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We are excited to present a new exhibit in collaboration with the East Broad Top Railroad and renowned photographer Matthew Malkiewicz. This captivating showcase features a stunning collection of Matthewβs photography of the narrow gauge railroad. The exhibit is free and on display through Saturday, May 31. The exhibit is at the Huntingdon County Arts
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is delighted to present Simple Gifts in concert. The concert is on Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m. Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish
One of our biggest events of the year is Folk College. Held every year on Memorial Day weekend at Juniata College (May 23-25 this year), Folk College was founded to help more people learn to play music together. It is a non-competitive environment where you can kindleβor rekindleβyour love of playing through folk music. Each
Camps for 2025 Looking for a way to keep your kids engaged and creative this summer? The Huntingdon County Arts Council is excited to offer a series of fun and enriching summer camps for children, starting June 16. With a wide range of hands-on activities, and each week focusing on a unique theme, the camps
Join us for a night of fun, food, and music at Gage Mansion! The Summer Solstice Picnic is Friday, June 20th from 5-10 pm. All proceeds benefit the Huntingdon County Arts Council.Β Music by Stone Man and Biscuit Jam Your favorite picnic foods including burgers, hot dogs, summer salads and all the fixinβs. We will
Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new Spring 2025 newsletter.Β Inside you will find: A Musical Feast for the Ears Kids Summer Art Camps Announced Free Walking Tour Return on Summer Thursdays Building Updates Recent Events Upcoming EventsβClasses & Workshops/Concerts Artistβs Spotlight Vonnie Orlowski Poetry by Dorothy Jancart Arts
Come check out our Call for Entries exhibit. The theme this year is Rural Rising.Β Rural Rising showcases 59 works of art that capture the beauty and tranquility of rural living from 20 local artists. This is the tenth time the Huntingdon County Arts Council has held a Call for Entries show. We have had
Calling All Artists! Weβre thrilled to announce our annual Call for Entries Exhibit: Rural Rising, a celebration of the beauty, strength, and creativity of rural life!Β Β We invite artists to share their unique perspectives on rural landscapes, communities, and stories. Whether itβs the sweeping fields, the close-knit towns, or the unforgettable tales that shape rural life,
We are excited to announce our Winter/Spring 2025 Classes & Workshops. Unleash your creativity at the Arts Center! Join our vibrant community of instructors and explore your creativity through hands-on classes in painting, knitting, cooking, and more! Whether youβre a beginner or an experienced artist, we have something for everyone.Β We offer scholarships for our
The Spring Thaw 2025, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition, is on display. This year we received 217 entries from children all across Huntingdon County. The exhibit is open to the public through Saturday, March 29, at the Huntingdon County Arts Center (the former 12th Street Methodist Church), at the corner of 12th and
On April 6, area residents will be treated to a concert by local performing artists Dan and Galla.Β This delightful couple has been performing together for more than 25 years and has acquired a sterling reputation for fun-filled performances at multiple concert venues throughout Pennsylvania and many out-of-state venues. Both are strong vocal performers who
It is membership renewal time, and we hope you will renew your Huntingdon County Arts Council membership. All Arts Council memberships run from January 1 to December 31. We hope that you find the Huntingdon County Arts Center a vibrant part of the Huntingdon County community. This was a very ambitious year during which we
We are excited to add a new class: Positive Energy, a Mixed Media Art Class, with Evgeny Krayshkin Class Description: In this Art Residency, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, TIU Galaxy Program, and Huntingdon Arts Council, we will be exploring Visual Storytelling. During this residency, the participants will use mixed media to
The Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, March 8, with the fantastic Triple A Blues Band. Chicago, Swing, Delta, Jug-Band, Jazz, and Soul are some of the many styles that The Triple A Blues Band brings to each performance. Named in honor of the many minor-league baseball teams that barnstorm the country, the
Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new Winter 2025 newsletter.Β Inside you will find: A Look Ahead at 2025 at the Arts Council VolunteersΒ Needed New Hire for Programming New BoardΒ members Recent Events Upcoming EventsβClasses & Workshops/Concerts Artistβs Spotlight Jeanne Peterson PoetryΒ by Susan Rumpf Arts CalendarΒ Our list of local arts
Join us in our newly repainted galleries as we feature two wonderful exhibits. First, we have a collection of paintings from the late Chris Shook, in an exhibit entitled, Chris Shook, A Woman with Wings. Second, Chinese artist Yali Pei showcases her incredible talent in an exhibit entitled, Traditional Chinese Art: Chinese Painting and Paper
March brings St. Patrickβs Day, and in honor of all things Celtic, the Arts Council is bringing back the musicians of Callanish for a program on Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. The women of Callanish are also familiar faces in the Arts Councilβs orbit. The group consists of Patty Lambert, playing flute and concertina,
Dear Patron of the Arts, Is making a difference in your community something that you are interested in? I am reaching out to share some exciting volunteer opportunities at the Huntingdon County Arts Council which will impact our community endeavors! The Huntingdon County Arts Councilβs mission is to enrich Huntingdon County through the encouragement, support,
Step back in time and see a classic silent film, The Kid, with Charlie Chaplin, at the Arts Center on Saturdsay, January 18 at 7 pm. Starring Charlie Chaplin and a young Jackie Coogan, The Kid follows the story of βThe Little Trampβ who discovers an orphan and brings him up on his own. Andrew
The Huntingdon County Arts Center galleries are being painted and various construction projects are underway. Therefore, our hours are adjusted during this construction phase. We are open, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Regular hours will resumeΒ on January 30: Tuesday β Saturday 10 am to 5 pm The next exhibit in the newly
Holiday Shoppe pickup of unsold merchandise is: Monday, January 6 2 to 6 pmTuesday,Β January 710 am to 6 pm
Please join us at the Arts CouncilβsΒ Annual MeetingΒ on Wednesday, December 18 at 6 p.m. in the Huntingdon County Arts Center. After the brief business meeting, a community potluck will be held in the social room. Hear brief presentations about Arts Council activities during the previous year, our current plans, and our future directions.Β This is
The Holiday Shoppe is the Huntingdon County Arts Councilβs annual opportunity for you to shop for unique items from local artists. The Holiday Shoppe is open 6 days a week. We have 5 rooms stocked with works from 49 artists! Monday through Saturday10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jewelry β’ Ceramics β’ Fabric Items β’ Stained
Are you an artist interested in exhibiting at the Huntingdon County Arts Center? We are taking applications for exhibits for 2025. We have both a large gallery (29 x 21 feet) and a small gallery area (10 x 12 feet) available. The large gallery has 9 or 12 display panels, each 7 feet tall by
Learn to Play Ukulele! Instruments will be provided, and instruction will begin at a very basic level. Lessons will also be available on guitar and other string instruments if time allows. If in doubt, bring it along.Β These classes are free for veterans plus a guest. Β Β Wednesdays: Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 16,
The Holiday Shoppe is your opportunity to sell your artwork and also support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We will hold our annualΒ Holiday Shoppe at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon.Β The Holiday Shoppe will open on Wednesday, November 6, and be open through Saturday, December 28. Details: Drop OffΒ your work at
We are so excited to be part of Small Business Saturdayβthis Saturday, November 30. The first 10 customers get a free tote bag.Β Sign up for the Chamberβs Grand drawing. And come out and check out our huge selection of unique handcrafted gifts by local artists.Β Check out the many other locations taking part in Small Business
he Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, November 23 with Ted McCloskey, Molly Countermine, and Friends, who will bring their outstanding sound to the Art Cat Jazz Club.The Club is on the lower level of the Arts Center, recently decorated as a place to enjoy live music, have a beverage or two, meet
We have again invited area keyboardists to perform in concert.The February 2023 Keyboard Fest was a huge success and close to maximum capacity. This yearβs Keyboard Fest features Kathy Myers, Anthony Bullett, Guy Croyle, Loren Rhodes, Donna Rhodes, and Joann Weber.Β Musical styles range from hymns to classical to folk. The concert will be on Sunday,
Bead Embroider a Posy Pin or Pendant Class Here is an easy, colorful way to experience three basic embroidery stitches in another dimension, with beads.You will pick up the beads with your needle and thread, and you will be stitching on a small piece of somewhat stiff yet flexible fabric, Pellon 70.We will turn that
Fair Winds was founded in 2023 by State College residents Laurel Sanders (flute), Jenny Koberna (clarinet), and Rich Manning (bassoon). Their repertoire includes classical music as well tangos, fiddle tunes, reels, Irish and Celtic folksongs, and popular well-known works from composers like George Gershwin and Cole Porter. They have performed at a variety of venues,
Fall 2024 Newsletter Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new Fall 2024 newsletter. Inside you will find: Fall Slate Fall Classes & WorkshopsΒ Pennsylvania Folk Gathering: New Name, New Location Free Celebration of the Arts October 5 Robert Neilson Stephens: One of Huntingdonβs Own Recent Events Upcoming Events Artistβs
The Huntingdon County Arts Center features two new exhibits. The 10th annual Camera Club exhibit Ready, Set, SHOOT! features works by members of the Camera Club.Β Works by Toni Bucynski will also be featured in the long gallery. Her exhibit is entitled Tranquility. Both exhibits will. be on display through Saturday, November 2. The Huntingdon
Our new show Positive Energy is on display. Discover and learn about the transformative power of the Art, the magic in the making!! The show explores how a visual narrative, filled with purpose and personal meaning can create positive energy and positive feelings. The artworks draw you in visually and invite you on a journey
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents the Kickoff Concert for the 2024 Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival! Join us for an evening of American musical fun featuring many notable ragtime artists. This Kickoff Concert precedes the Ragtime Festival in Orbisonia/Rockhill Furnace from September 13 to 15. The concert is at the Huntingdon County
The Pennsylvania Folk Gathering is a wonderful weekend of playing, singing, jamming, dancing, and listening to folk music. There are activities for all levels from non-musicians to advanced players, and all ages from mature children through adults are welcome. Come and enjoy the friendly, relaxed setting at a beautiful camp. Forty-three different workshops in 8-time
Join us at our 3rd annual πππ₯πππ«πππ’π¨π§ π¨π ππ‘π ππ«ππ¬ at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. A FREE, fun, family-friendly day of music and art. Make some great art, hear some wonderful music, and explore the Huntingdon County Arts Center. Here is the Schedule
We are so excited for all of the wonderful entries at the Huntingdon County Fair. Make sure to stop at the Art Station (right beside the Midway Stage) to check out all of the art and photography. Here is a list of the awards: Best in Show: Tracey Harpster for her Fabric Art entry (pictured
Everything & Anything, Artwork by Steve Torok Plus: Kids Summer Art Camp Art Two new art exhibits are on display at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. First, is an exhibit from a local Central PA artist, Steve Torok. Second, view the artwork from some of the participants in this yearβs Kids Summer Art Camp. The
Please join us on Saturday, October 5, as we celebrate the arts at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, with a FREE, one-day art and music event.Β The event will feature several types of activities for your enjoyment and inspiration. There will be demonstrations of a variety of art forms, including painting, working with fiber, and
The Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, August 24. The Club is on the lower level of the Arts Center, recently decorated as a place to enjoy live music, have a beverage or two, meet new friends, and kick back. On August 24 we will enjoy one of central Pennsylvaniaβs top jazz groups,
Summer 2024 Newsletter Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new Summer 2024 newsletter. Inside you will find: Kidβs Summer Art CampΒ Summer Solstice Party at the Gage Mansion New Season at the Playhouse Fiber ArtsFest Reimagined Reflections on Being an Editor Judy Berger Memorial Hammer-In Art at Penn Highlands
RevampedΒ with Mark Minnich and Sally Williams Minnich will perform a classical music concert. Revamped gave a masterful, dazzling performance at the Arts Center two years ago, and the audience responded with a rousing standing ovation. Now they are bringing a program of new material, along with some well-loved favorites, to the Arts Center again.Β Revamped
So for this month, we thought we would try something different, and offer up Huntingdonβs Choice Marketplace, a Christmas in July sales event. We invited area artists to showcase their artwork and help fill the gallery with a wonderful assortment of local art. Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Open Tuesday through Saturday,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council runs Department 19, Art & Photography at the Huntingdon County Fair. The best way to be ready is to preregister your entries with the fair at: entries.huntingdoncountyfair.com If you donβt preregister, you can still submit any entries on the day Β submissions are due, but you must go to the Livestock
The Altoona Brass in Concert, July 28, 2 p.m. The Altoona Brass Collective was formed in 2017 by musicians who share a love of brass instruments and a desire to bring high-quality live music to central Pennsylvania. Although the group has performed at a variety of events and venues throughout our region, this will be
Does your child enjoy art? Do you want to expand your childβs artistic talents? For the third year, the Arts Council will hold a Summer Art Camp for Kids. There will be separate weekly sessions for 5 to 8-year-olds and for 9 to 12-year-olds, both from 9 to 11 am, Monday through Thursday, at the
In honor of PRIDE month, the Huntingdon County Arts Center is hosting an exhibit by local LGBTQ+ artist and their allies.Β The exhibit, Living Out Loud Through Art featuresΒ sixty-five works from seven artists with a wide variety of art forms.The exhibit is open through Saturday, July 13.Β The Huntingdon County Arts Center is located at 313 12th
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Come to the Arts Center and enjoy a meal prepared by Elaine Meder-Wilgus, accomplished vegan chef and owner of the popular Websterβs Bookstore Cafe in State College. The evening will start with a cocktail hour (with appetizers) between 5:30 and 6:30, with live music provided by Nick Miller. Dinner will
We want to extend an invitation to you to sell your artwork at our Huntingdonβs Choice Marketplace, our βChristmas in Julyβ sales event. This special opportunity is at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. This will take place in the main gallery space of the Arts Center. The Huntingdonβs Choice Marketplace will
Learn how to make a wonderful, practical, and beautiful 4-inch bottom rope bowl.This is a hands-on workshop. The workshop is Wednesday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HuntingdonΒ County Arts Center. The workshop is taught by Jeanne Peterson. The cost is $50 for Arts Council members and $55 for nonmembers. Please see
Want to explore βThe Artist YOU are?β Interested in learning new art techniques, expanding your portfolio, or diving into interests you already have? Mrs. Gennaroβs weekly summer teens camp will run Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30-11:30.There will be additional supervised open studio hours. Mrs. Gennaro will teach a variety of techniques and mediums of your
Join us for a fun day at the Huntingdon County Arts Councilβs Summer Solstice Party on the lawn of the Gage Mansion. The event is a fundraiser for the Arts Council, courtesy of the generosity of John & Angie Thompson. The party is on Thursday, June 20, from 4 to 9 pm.Tickets for the event
Check out the wide assortment of ever-changing items at our Art Shoppe. Jewelry, paintings, and other original artworks are on sale.
Vienna Serenade, a group dedicated to the music of Old Vienna, willperform at the Arts Center on Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m. The groupconsists of 11 professional musicians who focus on music from the19th-century European Romantic era, including compositions by artistssuch as Johann Strauss Jr., Antonin Dvorak, and Emile Waldteufel. Susan Kroeker, a professional
Art Walk Huntingdon will be on Thursday, May 16th! Be sure to look for our mascot, Artie Walker. If you take a selfie with Artie and post it on Facebook, Instagram or X (Twitter) with the hashtags: #IFoundArtie and #ArtWalkHdon, you could win a prize from Artieβs basket at the next Art Walk!The Huntingdon County
Our annual Call for Entries exhibit celebrates Lake Raystownβs 50th anniversary this year. The exhibit features all types of artwork.Β The exhibit is open through Saturday, June 8. The Huntingdon County Arts Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Β Β
The Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, May 18. The Club is on the lower level of the Arts Center, recently decorated as a place to enjoy live music, have a beverage or two, meet new friends, and kick back. Clubgoers will enjoy listening to Jordan Cannerβs group,Β No Filter Jazz, playing jazz standards
Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new Spring 2024 newsletter. Inside you will find: New Concert Lineup for 2024Β Art Cat Jazz Club Livens Up Huntingdon Nightlife Art Shoppe is Open Thoughts from the New President Time to Renew Memberships Capital Campaign Contributors The Arts & the Decline of
We put out a call to Huntingdon County teachers and staff to show us their artwork. The result is the exhibit Practice What You Teach. Come view this array of creativity, including paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, and three amazing dragon head sculptures. The exhibit is open through Saturday, May 4. The Huntingdon County Arts Center
Last year at Folk College, Rakish performed and was a hit. So we had to bring them back to Huntingdon. Violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn unite to form βRakish.β The pair gets their namesake from the traditional Irish tune Rakish Paddy, an origin that aptly suits the duo and their shared background
Jazz rules the earth, or at least our small corner of it, on April 14 when the Gabriel Herrera Quintet takes the stage at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. The group consists of Gabriel Herrera on trombone, Bob Hart on guitar, Alex Mijangos on bass, Kevin Lowe on drums, and special guest Rick Hirsch on
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, April 18th! Be sure to look for our mascot, Artie Walker. If you take a selfie with Artie and post it on Facebook, Instagram or X (Twitter) with the hashtags: #IFoundArtie and #ArtWalkHdon, you could win a prize from Artieβs basket at the next Art Walk! Please join us
Spring Thaw, our annual youth art & writing exhibition, is on display at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. This exhibit features an amazing 256 artistic creations from our talented Huntingdon County school students. Entries include paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, 2-D digital art, poetry, and prose. The exhibit is open through Saturday, March 30. The Huntingdon
This is your opportunity to learn and make ceramics in this hands-on class. The deadline to sign up is Friday, March 29. Cost: $200/$180 for current Huntingdon County Arts Council members LocationSouthern Huntingdon County High School
Call for Artwork We want to invite teachers and staff to exhibit their artwork in a special exhibit set aside for just area teachers and staff. The last time we had such an exhibit, it was a great success. The exhibit is entitled Practice What You Teach. The exhibit will run from April 5 to
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, March 21st! Be sure to look for our mascot, Artie Walker. If you take a selfie with Artie and post it on Facebook, Instagram or X (Twitter) with the hashtags: #IFoundArtie and #ArtWalkHdon, you could win a prize from Artieβs basket at the next Art Walk! Paint a wooden
Once again, this year, Ginny Mutti will lead a workshop onΒ Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating. There are two separate workshops: Wednesday, March 6, at 2 p.m. and Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. Both workshops are at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. All materials will be supplied.The class size for the workshop is limited to 15,
Two exhibits are now on display at the Huntingdon County Arts Center: the Dreams exhibit, paintings by J.E. Crum, AND Sitting Pretty Chairs. J.E. Crum, a Mount Union native, uses some very creative techniques to produce her vivid and stunning works of art. A second gallery will display 17 Sitting Pretty painted chairs. These chairs
Saturday, March 2 Join us for an evening where creativity meets comfort, all for a great cause. On Saturday, March 2, the Huntingdon County Arts Council will auction chairs transformed into works of art by local artists. The auction will serve as a fundraiser for the Arts Council and will provide an opportunity to showcase
The Raystown Woods concert scheduled for Saturday, February 17, has been postponed because of the weather.Check back for details. The Raystown Woods, a new woodwind choir, is pleased to present its first-ever performance on Saturday, February 17, at the Huntingdon County Arts Council building, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. The concert is open to the public.The
Art Cat Blues Club, February 24 SOLD OUT! On Saturday, February 24, the Art Cat Blues Club will feature an evening of blues and traditional American music from four outstanding musicians.Β Β Richard Sleigh is a high-octane blues musician who has performed on stage with Bo Diddely, Taj Mahal, Paquito DβRivera, and many other well known artists.
The Threading the Needle exhibit by the Huntingdon Chapter of the Embrodierersβ Guild is on display now. The exhibit displays the works of members of the chapter. The exhibit is at Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. The exhibit is open through Saturday, February 3. The Huntingdon County Arts Center is openΒ Tuesday through
Art Walk Huntingdon will be on Thursday, February 15th! Be sure to look for our mascot, Artie Walker. If you take a selfie with Artie and post it on Facebook, Instagram, or X (Twitter) with the hashtags: #IFoundArtie and #ArtWalkHdon, you could win a prize from Artieβs basket at the next Art Walk!Β Make Friendship Bracelets
Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in ourΒ newΒ Winter 2023/2024 newsletter. Inside you will find: Art Council Gears Up for 2024Β Holiday Shoppe Time to Renew Memberships Annual Meeting December 13, 7 pm Capital Campaign Contributors Attend an Exhibit Chris Shook: Painter & Conservationist Recent Events Upcoming Events Benefits of Art for ChildrenΒ
The Holiday Shoppe is open for 4 more days: Tuesday, December 26 to Friday, December 29, from 10 am to 6 pm. Donβt miss this opportunity to purchase unique, handcrafted items from local artists.
Saturday, January 27, 7 pm An unforgettable evening will take place at the Huntingdon County Arts CenterΒ on Saturday, January 27, when Andrew Greene provides live piano music to accompany several short, classic silent films. Andrew is one of the countryβs leading authorities on silent film accompaniment. He also is an incredibly talented pianist who specializes
Calling All Artists We are asking artists in our area to paint or otherwise decorate old chairs for the Arts Council. Decorated chairs will be displayed in the Arts Center gallery, starting on February 9, then auctioned on March 2 as a fundraiser for the Arts Council. If you are an artist and would like
Now is the Time to Renew Your Membership Please join us in supporting the arts in Huntingdon County by renewing or becoming a member of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Your membership provides you with: Pride in supporting the arts and to help improve the quality of life in Huntingdon County Discounts at the Art
The Holiday Shoppe is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We will be closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 26, through Friday, December 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the Huntingdon County Arts Councilβs annual opportunity for you to shop for unique items from over
The Artβs Councilβs Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Huntingdon County Arts Center. Our executive director and treasurer will give brief presentations about Arts Council activities during the previous year, our current plans, and our future directions. Complimentary refreshments will be served as well. This is an
Show your culinary/artistic talents!Β The Huntingdon County Arts CouncilΒ is holding a Gingerbread House Contest. Here are the rules: All entries must be mounted on a hard, unbending surface. For example, plywood, cookie sheets, etc. The display board should act as an integral part of your design and be size appropriate to your creation. At least
We are in the process of updating our bylaws. Per our current bylaws, βThe proposed By Laws change must be advertised to the membership for a minimum of 30 days to allow for comments.β You are welcome to review the proposed changes via the Proposed Bylaws Changes, November 2023 pdf. Deletions to the old bylaws
Anne Sullivan, one of the top harpists in the country, will perform in Huntingdon on Sunday, December 10, at 2 p.m., as part of the Arts Councilβs Christmas show.Β Ms. Sullivan was a child prodigy and began performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra when she was only 12 years old. Since then she has become one
The Oh, Shoot! exhibit will feature photographs from Camera Club members. A continuing favorite feature of the show is a display of the clubβs monthly photo contest winners.Β The exhibit is at Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. The is open through Saturday, November 4. The Huntingdon County Arts Center is openΒ Tuesday through
Here is an opportunity for children 11 to 13 to enter the Lions International Peace Poster contest. The Huntingdon County Arts Council will host a local contest. There will be one winner, with a prize of $25. TheΒ winning entry advances to the next level. The theme is Dare to Dream. Here are the rules: The
Sunday, November 12, 2 p.m. Singer-songwriter Van Wagner will perform at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on November 12 at 2 pm. In addition to being an outstanding musician, Van is an educator, a forester, a certified arborist, and an intrepid outdoorsman. His current project is to climb the tallest tree on the tallest mountain
SOLD OUT The first of the three church organ concerts is sold out. There are still tickets available at the door for the second (2 p.m., First Baptist) and third concerts (3 p.m., Abbey) AT THE DOOR. Three of Huntingdonβs historic churches will welcome music lovers for a progressive organ concert on the afternoon of
The Holiday Shoppe is your opportunity to sell your artwork and also support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We will hold our annualΒ Holiday Shoppe at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon.Β The Holiday Shoppe will open on Wednesday, November 8 and be open though Friday, December 29. Details: Drop OffΒ your work at
Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in ourΒ newΒ Fall 2023 newsletter. Inside you will find: Full Slate of Classes & WorkshopsΒ Art Cat Jazz Club Returns, October 21 Family Fun at Fiber ArtsFest Capital Campaign Contributors Mail Donation Campaign Trestels Repained at Park Recent Events Upcoming Events Classes & WorkshopsΒ Upcoming ConcertsΒ Next Concert
Our September exhibit,Β Rural Musings, features the works of Jennifer Hartzler. The exhibit is at Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Jennifer, a native of Central Pennsylvania, is trained in representational art with a BFA in Fine Art Painting from Rochester Institute of Technology. Between juggling the roles of wife, mother, and full-time Art
Get hooked on Fiber ArtsFest, where you can unravel the mysteries of fiber art, one stitch at a time. The free event occurs on Saturday, September 30, between 9 and 3 p.m. in Johnson Hall at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds.Β Visitors will see demonstrations of fiber arts skills, such as spinning, rug hooking, and wire
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents the Kickoff Concert for theΒ 2023 Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival! Join us for an evening of American musical fun featuring artistsΒ Adam Swanson,Β Frederick Hodges,Β Bryan Wright,Β Bill McNally,Β T.J. Muller,Β Charlie Judkins,Β Miss Maybell,Β Dan Levinson,Β and Andrew Greene as they perform music from the turn of the last century, highlighting the music of Scott
Thursday, October 29, 5 to 8 pm Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities and lots of fun! You donβt have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but you just might discover you are more creative than you thought! Join us tonight
A few tickets are still available for our fall fundraiser, the Art Cat Jazz Club. No Filter Jazz will provide music, and snacks and nonalcoholic beverages are included. A cash bar will provide wine, beer, and cocktails. The evening includes many door prizes and a cash raffle. Tickets are $45 and will be available at
We are starting a new set of πππ π’π§π§ππ«π¬ ππ₯ππ¬π¬ππ¬ on the first Thursday of every month. Here is your chance for you and/or your family to try out some different art techniques or projects. Each date will offer three separate sessions from 5 to 7 p.m. Here are the 3 sessions for Thursday, September 7:
Β This month we feature two new exhibits: Amy Bomboy is exhibiting her large collection ofΒ Β πͺπππππ π·ππππππππππ, and Angela Niman is exhibiting her uniqueΒ Β π©πππππππ πππππππ. Amy Bomboy is a resident and native of Huntingdon County and enjoys the hobby of photography. Taking pictures of nature, scenery, and her family is a hobby she loves to
The Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering is coming up on September 8-10. This annual event involves a weekend of playing, singing, jamming, dancing, and listening to folk music.Β There will be activities for all skill levels, from non-musician to advanced players, and for all ages, including mature children. A total of 43 workshops in eight time
Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities and lots of fun! You donβt have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but you just might discover you are more creative than you thought! This month weβre bringing back the βFind Artie Walkerβ social
The Allegria String Quartet will perform at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Sunday, August 13 at 2 p.m. Professional musicians from central Pennsylvania founded the chamber music group in 2006. Since then, they have risen to prominence, not only in our region but nationally as well. Much in demand, members of the quartet have
It is fair week, and the Huntingdon County Arts Council manages the art and photography at the Huntingdon County Fair. The art & photography (Department 19) is located at the Art Station, the small building to the right of the Midway Stage. There are lots of great entries in 32 different categories. The Art Station
Our July exhibit, Dream & Myth, features the works of two outstanding Mifflin County artistsβJoanne Landis and Jim Bright. The opening reception was on Friday, July 14, at 6 p.m.; the show will continue through August 12. These two artists have been exhibiting their work together for the last 20 years. What ties them together
The Huntingdon County Fair is happeningβAugust 6 to 12! TheΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council runs Department 19, Art & Photography. Entries for art & photographyΒ will be accepted Saturday, August 5,Β from 11 am to 5 pm at the Art Station on the fairgrounds (right next to the Midway Stage). You may enter 1 (and only 1) entry
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a Lego Contest! Rules Use your own LEGO, DUPLO, Mega Blocks, or other LEGO-compatible plastic bricks. Entries must be original designs. No pre-constructed kits, projects found online or in a magazine, etc. All entries MUST BE stable and on a base no larger than 24 inches by 24
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is holding a Summer Art Camp for Children. Juniata Valley art teacher Olivia Gennaro and/or Southern Huntingdon art teacher Andrea Darby are teaching the classes. The camp offers two sessions each day (sold separately), with different topics in each. Class sessions are two hours each, Monday through Thursday. Class size
Concerts on the QuadΒ Our summer Concerts on the Quad series will resume on June 29. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are on the lawn in front of the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts at Juniata College. The rain location will be in the Arts Center at 313 12th Street. These concerts are
Our June exhibit, Beyond Realism: Freeing Our Imaginations, will feature four local artists: Andrea Darby, Evgeny (Geny) Krayushkin, Rebecca (Bex) Reck, and Paul Amato. Their works, which include sculpture as well as painting, draw on various forms of nonrealism, including Surrealism, Expressionism, and Geometric Abstraction. (See the article on nonrealism in the current issue of
MOVED: Because of the poor air quality today, the Concerts on the Quad with Stone Creek Blues is moved to the air-conditioned Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Our summer Concerts on the Quad series kicks off tonight, Thursday, June 29. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. These concerts are free, although donations for
Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities, and lots of fun! You donβt have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but you just might discover you are more creative than you thought! At the Huntingdon County Arts Center, we will be Painting
Living Your Wildest Dreams in Art, taught by Evgeny Krayushkin, will explore the use of Abstraction, Surrealism, and Expressionism to tell personal stories in art. Designed to accompany the exhibit on nonrealism, the session will be held on Monday, June 12, 6-8 p.m. in the Art Center. The cost is $35 for nonmembers and $30
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 8 am to noon in the parking lot at 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. You can get involved: 1.Β Donate items to the Huntingdon Country Arts Council for the yard sale. Items can be dropped off at the Arts Center on
Because of the pending line of thunderstorms, we have moved the concert indoors to the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Join us for another Concert on the Quad music night with Huntingdon alum Jackson PavlikΒ on Thursday, July 6, at 6:30 pm. Jackson Pavlik is a songwriter and theatre performer from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.Β
Help us celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Huntingdon County Arts Center. A lot has happened since we opened our doors in April 2022. This free event will feature three types of activities for your enjoyment and inspiration. First, there will be demonstrations of a variety of art forms, including painting, working with fiber, and
Jazz fans take note! The popular Rick Hirsch 5 will appear at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Their concert will be a tribute to the great composers of soul jazz, a style that emerged in the 1960s with roots in soul music, blues, bebop, gospel, and rhythm and
For the eighth time, The Huntingdon County Arts Council will hold a Call for Entries show. This show will run from May 12 to June 3, with the theme will be Silver Linings. We have had great call-for-entry shows in the past, including Equinox in 2022, Luminosity in 2019, Along the Juniata in 2018, Latitude,
Spring 2023 Newsletter Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in ourΒ newΒ Spring 2023 newsletter. Inside you will find: Arts Center Celebrates Its First YearΒ CelebrationΒ of the Arts June 10 Summer Art CampΒ for Students Capital Campaign Contributors Recent Events Folk College Concerts Open to the Public Upcoming Events New WorkshopsΒ Upcoming ConcertsΒ Next Concert June
Mark your calendars for the upcoming musical extravaganza on May 26th and 27th at Juniata College in Huntingdon. These two days feature unforgettable concerts by a lineup of nationally renowned musicians, promising an experience like no other. On Friday, May 26th, be mesmerized by the talents of host band Simple Gifts, country blues duo Piedmont
One of our biggest events of the year is Folk College. Held every year on Memorial Day weekend at Juniata College (May 26-28 this year), Folk CollegeΒ was founded to help more people learn to play music together. It is a non-competitive environment where you can kindleβor rekindleβyour love of playing through folk music. Each year
For the eighth time, The Arts Council will hold a Call for Entries show. This show will run from May 12 to June 3 at the Arts Center. This yearβs theme will be Silver Linings. All artists are invited to participate. If every cloud has a silver lining, then there is always hope, even when
Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities and lots of fun! You donβt have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but you just might discover you are more creative than you thought! This month features: Huntingdon County Arts Center, on the corner
The Tasteful Art Exhibit is open. The exhibit features superb paintings by State College artist Alex Ramos. Ramos is a self-taught artist specializing in painting realistic still-life in acrylic. Using small brushes, careful color selection, and abundant patience, he executes lifelike depictions of things we encounter on a regular basis, often without contemplating their details
Β If you enjoy classical music, you wonβt want to miss the JANO Duo at the Arts Center on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m.Β The combination of flute and cello will sound heavenly in our new concert hall. Naomi Seidman (flute) and Jonathan Dexter (cello) formed the JANO Duo in State College over a decade ago,
Winter 2023 Newsletter Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in ourΒ newΒ Winter 2023 newsletter. Inside you will find: Concerts Season for 2023Β Old CrowΒ Wetland Exhibit Art Cat JazzΒ Club in March Spring Thaw MovesΒ to March Capital Campaign Contributors Recent Events PlayhouseΒ AnnouncesΒ 2023 Season Upcoming Events Upcoming ConcertsΒ Next Concert February 19 New Class & WorkshopsΒ ImpressionismΒ The
Just a reminder that Spring Thaw pickup isΒ Monday & Tuesday,Β April 3 & 4, from 2 to 6 p.m.Β at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. If your teacher brought your work to Spring Thaw, then your teacher will pick up the items and return to you at your school. Thanks for participating in
We got an overwhelming 307 entries for Spring Thaw, our annual youth art & writing exhibition, from all ends of Huntingdon County. The exhibit runs through April 1 and is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm. So come out and check out the creativity of our Huntingdon County youth! Β β
SOLD OUT: Thank you for your support! Get ready for a night of jazz that you wonβt forget! The Art Cat Jazz Club will open its doors right here in Huntingdon on Saturday, March 25.Β The Club is in the basement of the Arts Center, at 313 12thΒ Street in Huntingdon. Doors will open at 7
Our St. Patrickβs Day concert will feature Callanish, a popular musical group that performs regularly in central Pennsylvania. Callanish plays Irish and Scottish music in the traditional style, with plenty of lively jigs, airs, and reels. The group uses a variety of instruments in their shows, including flute, concertina, fiddle, viola, guitar, bouzouki, and banjo.
The Old Crow Wetland, located in Smithfield Township, is a popular spot for observing birds and native plants. And like other wetlands, Old Crow plays an important role in improving water quality, storing floodwaters, and providing habitat for wildlife. This exhibit will feature paintings, photography, and poetry about the Β Old Crow Wetland. The exhibit is
Join us for Art Walk Huntingdon on Thursday, March 16, from 5 to 8 pm to Create Your Own Zentangle Rainbow. Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities, and lots of fun! You donβt have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but
Our February concert will be a Keyboard Fest. The concert, on Sunday, February 19, at 2 p.m., will feature multiple organ and piano players from Huntingdon County performing a variety of musical styles. Musicians will include Anthony Bullett, Guy Croyle, William Lamberson, Terry Murray, Loren Rhodes, and Keith Sutton.Β Tickets are $12 for general admission
Andrew Greene will perform a ragtime piano music concert. Andrew Greene is an accomplished ragtime pianist and scholar of ragtime music. He has performed at many prestigious venues in the United States, including the Kennedy Center, the West Coast Ragtime Festival, and The Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. He also is the Founder, Conductor, and Director
The exhibitΒ History Through the Lens of Blair Shore is now on display at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. Blair Shore was a photographer with the Huntingdon Daily News for over three decades, beginning in the late 1940s. His photographs provide an intriguing historical record of newsworthy happenings, people, and buildings in our area. A large
Our annual Silent Auction has closed. Congratulations to all of the bid winners. You can pick up you winning item at the Huntingdon County Arts Center during normal Holiday Shoppe hours. Thanks to the generosity of artists, individuals, and businesses for their donations. We are still accepting items for donation.
In previous years, our memberships began on April 1 and expired on March 31 of the following year. Because many people felt that the timing was difficult to remember, we have decided to switch to a calendar year system. This means that starting in 2023, all memberships will begin on January 1 and expire on
Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in ourΒ newΒ Fall 2022 newsletter. Inside you will find: There are two pdf versions of the newsletter.The first is the HCAC 2022 Fall Newsletter Spread View as if you were reading a magazine.The second is the HCAC 2022 Fall Newsletter Single Page View, best if you are
Here is your opportunity to get a small sampling of Folk College! Come spend a glorious musical day with Simple Gifts and friends, jamming, hearing music, and getting a one-day Taste of Folk College. DATE: Saturday, January 7, 2023 TIME: 1 pm to 8:30 pm, but drop by anytime. There is a potluck at 4
Once again, the Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting its annual Holiday Shoppe. And while the Holiday Shoppe will continue to support both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council featuring a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items, the BIG NEWS is that it will be the largest Holiday
Just 2 more days to shop Holiday Shoppe 2022. Β Do you still need a present for Aunt Mabel? Or now that you have bought presents for everyone else do you just want to spoil yourself? Well, you still have 2 more days to visit the Holiday Shoppe. Β We are open this Monday, Tuesday,
The Holiday Shoppe is your opportunity to sell your artwork and support the Huntingdon County Arts Council.Β We will hold our annualΒ Holiday ShoppeΒ in a greatly expanded format in the gallery exhibit space at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. This year theΒ Holiday ShoppeΒ will open even earlier than last year, opening onΒ Wednesday, November
The Arts Council will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m. at Huntingdon County Arts Center.The Annual Meeting is open to all current members of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Per our By-Laws, βDuring the Annual Meeting, the general membership will receive annual reports, elect new officers and Board members, and
Join us for Art Walk Huntingdon on Thursday, November 17 from 5 to 8 pm. The Huntingdon County Arts Council has the Holiday Shoppe open and for an art activity, Marilyn Ogof will show you how to make your own origami bat. Art Walk activities at other Art Walk Venues: Huntingdon Area High School: 5
Simple Gifts, one of Pennsylvaniaβs most popular folk acts, will be performing in Huntingdon on Sunday, November 13 at 2 pm. This versatile duo plays an impressive array of instruments, including the violin, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, recorder, banjo, guitar, bowed psaltery, baritone fiddle, shruti box, banjolin, guitjo, and doumbek.Β Simple Giftsβs performances range across a
A free performance by Cantus will be held at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Saturday, November 12 at 1 pm. One of the nationβs few full-time vocal ensembles, the low-voice ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming, and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the
Once again, the Huntingdon Camera Club showcases photographs of a wide range of subjects, with nine members displaying some of their favorite images. A unique feature will show the winners of the clubβs monthly theme-based Photo Contest. The club is a small, diverse group of amateur photo enthusiasts who generally meet on the fourth Thursday
To help everyone get in the holiday mood this year, the Huntingdon County Arts Council is organizing a freeΒ Holiday Variety Show. The show will take place at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. The event will feature a mix of local performers and types of entertainment, all with winter
Join us at Art Walk Huntingdon, Thursday, October 20, from 5 to 8 pm, at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center, (formerly the 12th Street Methodist Church), at the corner of 12th & Mifflin St, Huntingdon.It is time to show your creativity and Paint a Pumpkin. Other venues are also participating in Art Walk Huntingdon.
NOTICE: The date of this workshop has changed to Saturday, October 22. J. Harlan Ritchey is a self-taught artist with almost a decade of teaching experience specializing in ink, watercolor, and gouache. The Fall Foliage in Watercolor workshop is on Saturday, October 22, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. It will explore various watercolor techniques (wet-on-wet,
Check Out the Latest with our Summer 2022 Newsletter We have just published ourΒ newΒ Summer 2022 newsletter. Inside you will find: A New Era of Expanded ProgrammingΒ for the Arts Council Fiber ArtsFest September 24 Arts Center Concerts Begin Recent Events Grand Opening Photo Recap Upcoming Concerts Next Concert August 21 Fall Class & Workshop Schedule 4
A free family-fun festival celebrating the world of fiber will be at Huntingdon County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 24, from 9 am to 3 pm. The Market Place, part of Fiber ArtsFest, will feature vendors, demonstrations, live animals, free make & take activities, art, food, and music.Β Everyone is welcome to come and explore. There
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents theΒ Kickoff ConcertΒ for theΒ 2022Β Central PennsylvaniaΒ RagtimeΒ & American Music Festival! Join us for an evening of American musical fun, featuring artists Frederick Hodges, Adam Swanson, Martin Spitznagel (featured in the photo), Andrew Greene, Brian Holland, and Danny Coots as they perform music from the turn of the last century, highlighting the music
Anne Sullivan will perform a classical music concert on Sunday, October 16 at 2 p.m. in the new Huntingdon County Arts CenterΒ (formerly the 12th Street Methodist Church) at the corner of 12th & Mifflin Streets in Huntingdon. Anne Sullivan started her career as a child prodigy, performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra when she was only
Created over the last five years, Kari Roslundβs fiber landscapes capture various scenery found throughout the United States. Viewers are introduced to the tactilely enticing juxtaposition of various textures and invited to examine subtle yet delicate details found only when we stop and ponder. The exhibit is at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th
Learn a new skill and take your craft up a notch or two at Fiber ArtsFest 2022.There are two days of classes and a one-day Vendor Marketplace (on Saturday, September 24). You can choose from 14 different classes over the two-day event on Friday, September 23, and Saturday, September 24.Most classes are at the Huntingdon
Be part of Pennsylvaniaβs living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning, and with a fun and friendly weekend of folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests.Β We offer workshops and classes in eight-time
Brian Ford will teach a two-session class on his techniques for masterful illustrations. Learn the basics of landscape drawing using pen and ink as well as a ballpoint pen. The course will focus on composition, contrasts, depth, and highlights, as well as various techniques used when creating a landscape drawing in monochrome. The first session
Revamped with Mark and Sally Minnich, a unique husband and wife team of virtuoso violinists, will perform at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center on Sunday, August 21. This will be the fourth concert of the year in the Art Centerβs recently initiated music series.Β The duoβs repertoire draws on a variety of musical styles.
Capital Campaign Donations We are running a Capital Campaign to support our efforts to upgrade the former 12th Street Methodist Church into a true Arts Center. Your donation helps support replacing a roof and making the Arts Center more accessible. All donations with this link ONLY apply to our Capital Campaign. Capital Campaign Only Donation
Week 3: CANCELLED Sorry, but we have to cancel Week 3 of Art Camp.
Join us tonight for the last Concerts on the Quad concertΒ featuring hometown boy Chris Strait and his bandΒ Crooked Line!Β Β Β Because of the threat of thunderstorms, the concert isΒ moved to the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Crooked Line will bring their bluegrass and singer/songwriter energy to the concert.Β All concerts are free, but
Bellefonte artist James Farrah brings his exquisite paintings in four major themes to the Arts Center: automotive, urban landscapes, still lifes with toys, & nighttime scenes. Come see paintings so lifelike that you must look closely to make sure they are not photographs. The exhibit is at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street
After two years, the Concerts on the Quad music series will return with four different concerts and is in partnership with Juniata College. The concerts place on the quad lawnΒ In front of the Halbritter Center for the Performing ArtsΒ on Juniata College campus. Our first concert is Thursday, June 30 and kicks off the series with
You can keep up-to-date with the Huntingdon County Arts Councilβs with both our newsletters and our periodical emails about events and other art and cultural happenings. Newsletter Spring 2022 Newsletter Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in our BIG newΒ Spring 2022 newsletter. Inside you will find: A Grand New HomeΒ for the Arts
The Appleseed Collective concert for Monday night is CANCELLED. One of the band members has taken ill and we therefore have to cancel the concert. If you purchased tickets in advance, you may redeem for ticket for a future concert or request a refund. The Huntingdon County Arts Center will host its 1st concert with
Reggie Harris will return to Huntingdon County to perform in concert at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Monday, July 11 at 7 pm. Reggie Harris is a singer-songwriter, storyteller and world-renowned song-leader who is a powerful interpreter of the global music narrative. A passionate, engaging inspirational entertainer and concert artist Reggie is recognized for
The Huntingdon County Arts Center is pleased to bring classical music to Huntingdon County. Jonathan Gangi, Associate Professor of Music in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State UniversityΒ will perform a program including popular pieces from the classical guitar repertoire, as well as several jazz-infused works by Mario Gangiβone of Italyβs most important
TheΒ CurtinΒ ChamberΒ EnsembleΒ is a talented family of musicians who perform classical works for piano and violin. This uniqueΒ ensembleΒ of parents and sons has been wowing audiences in Pennsylvania with their energetic, masterful shows. Members of theΒ CurtinΒ family loveΒ to play music together, and their enthusiasm and commitment to excellence make for truly memorable performances. David CurtinΒ has a Doctor of Musical
June 21 is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and the date when the sun reaches its highest point in the northern sky. It is also the day of the Arts Councilβs Summer Solstice Party.Β The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on the grounds of the Gage Mansion at
Fiber artist Kari Roslund will explore the basic process of creatingΒ kami-ito, paper yarn in the first class. Using a variety of paper sources, this class will experiment with a range of techniques needed to create yarn. Students will then be encouraged to weave, crochet, knit, or sew a finished project that incorporates their spun
As part of Folk College, evening concerts are open to the general public. This is your chance to be entertained by some top notch national and international talent. The Friday concert features host band Simple Gifts, Nordic fiddle & guitar masters Vidar Skrede & Patrik Ahlberg, andΒ the amazing string band The Appleseed Collective. The Saturday
Wake up your interest in writing. The Huntingdon County Arts Council is offering 6-weeks ofΒ CreativeΒ Writing ClassesΒ taught by Prudence Ingerman that is designed to ignite the creativity of participants.Β Each class will feature a new technique and some in-class practice done only by hand. No computers. Classes are on Wednesday, starting on May 25, from 9
Try an Autoharp Youβve got to love the autoharp. Itβs just about the perfect instrument to back up your singing and adaptable to just about any song or tune. Itβs relatively cheap, easy to learn and easy to play. Now, YOU can try your hand at autoharp in a workshop aimed at complete beginners. Instruments
Beginning Knitting Classes The start date has been revised. Prudence Ingerman will lead a Beginning Knitting course for absolute beginners starting on Saturday, June 4. The class is held from 10 a.m. to noon for four Saturdays at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Participants will learn to make a pair of
The Huntingdon County Arts Council has moved! The Huntingdon County Arts Council has purchased the 12th Street Methodist Church and has converted it to the new Huntingdon County Arts Center. The Huntingdon County Arts Center is located at theΒ corner of 12th & Mifflin St, Huntingdon (official address 313 12th Street, Huntingdon). Our vision is for
We are excited to announce that SpringΒ ThawΒ 2022, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition, is open. The exhibit will be open to the public at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center (the former 12th Street Methodist Church), at the corner of 12 and Mifflin St, Huntingdon. The exhibit will be open through Sunday, May 1,
Winter 2022 Newsletter Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in our Winter 2022 newsletter. Inside you will find: Celebrating 50 Years of the Arts Council New Public Art Installed Call for Entries Exhibit in March Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop April 4 New Board Member AustralianΒ Aboriginal Art Folk College Coming Up Early
Chalk The Walk Join us at Art Walk Huntingdon, Thursday, April 21, from 5 to 8 pm, at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center, (formerly the 12th Street Methodist Church), at the corner of 12th & Mifflin St, Huntingdon. The Juniata Valley Art Club will be helping us Chalk the Walk. The Huntingdon County Arts
By popular demand, we have scheduled a third Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop for Wednesday, April 13 at 2 pm. Donβt miss this opportunity! Arts Council Board member Ginny Mutti will lead a workshop on Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at at
Are you curious to see the new Huntingdon County Arts Center? If yes, then come to our Grand Opening on Saturday, May 21. We will have live music throughout the day, along with a variety of arts-related demonstrations and activities. Demonstrations will feature painting, drawing and illustrating, pottery making, wire wrapping, blacksmithing, quilting, knitting, and
Calling all creative students! We invite K-12 students to submit their art and writing to the Huntingdon County Arts Councilβs annual Spring Thaw, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition. The exhibitΒ will be open to the public from April 8 to May 1, 2022 at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center (the former 12th Street
Sorry, Workshop Sold Out! If you would like to be put on a wait list for a second session, please email usΒ [email protected]. Β Please Note Location Change: Arts Council Board member Ginny Mutti will once again lead a workshop on Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The workshop will be held on Monday, April 4 from 6
By popular demand, we have scheduled a second Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop for Monday, April 11 at 6 pm. Donβt miss this opportunity! Arts Council Board member Ginny Mutti will lead a workshop on Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The workshop will be held on Monday, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at at
We are excited to invite K to 12 students to submit their art and writing to SpringΒ ThawΒ 2022, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition by the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The exhibit will be open to the public at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center (the former 12th Street Methodist Church), at the corner of
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is looking for artists to exhibit in our March Call for Entries exhibit. We invite area artists to submit entries based on the theme of Equinox. March 20, 2022 is the date of the Vernal (or Spring) Equinox. Vernal means βnewβ or βfresh,β and equinox means βequal.β This is the
For the seventh time, The Huntingdon County Arts Council will hold a Call for Entries show. This show will run from March 11 to 27 at The Playhouse at McConnellstown, and the theme will be Equinox. An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11, from 6 to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be
Through Amazon Smile Β The Arts Council does not endorse or encourage the use of any particular online shopping store. But if you use Amazon.com, you can arrange for a small donation to be made to the Arts Council every time you make a purchase. Just go to Smile.Amazon.com, click on βGet Started,β and designate
Art Walk Huntingdon will kick off the new year with its first Art Walk on Thursday, February 21, 2022. This month, Art Walk venues include Juniata College Museum of Art, Huntingdon Area High School, and Huntingdon County Library, and the Juniata Brewing Company. Create Snowflake Art with the Huntingdon County Arts Council at Juniata Brewing
There is an easy way you can be the hero the Huntingdon County Arts CouncilΒ and itβs by donating stock.Β Most importantly, it helps us continue to offer the support youβve been reading about.Β But it can also help you avoid paying capital gains tax! Many of you arenβt redeeming your stock because of the capital
There is still time to shop at the Arts Councilβs annual Holiday Shoppe. We are open daily though Thursday, December 23 from 11 am to 5 pm at The Playhouse at McConnellstown. The address is 11680 Raystown Road, only a 10-minute drive from downtown Huntingdon. There is a LARGE selection of unique gifts, from jewelry,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a virtualΒ Silent Auction. While we are STILL receiving items, you can Review the Items, Make a Bid, or Buy It Now on an array of art and other items in support of the Arts Council. Make sure to check back frequently for newly added items. There are currently
The Huntingdon County Arts Council conducts a fundraising campaign every fall. Although memberships are very important to us, we canβt survive on membership fees alone. That is why we need to ask everyone, members as well as nonmembers, to contribute a little something extra as the year draws to a close.Β We could provide you
Check out the latest from theΒ Huntingdon County Arts Council in our Fall 2021 newsletter. Inside you will find: Holiday Shoppe opens November 17 Mail Campaign Begins Donate While Shopping Annual Meeting December 8 Camera Club Exhibit Returns Fiber ArtsFest was Touchable Art New Book by Jack Troy MoreΒ poetry Artist Spotlight:Β Rebecca Reck Folk Gathering Shines Why
Have you started shopping for gifts for the holiday season yet? Pottery, jewelry, paintings, and other items from local artists make wonderful presents, and you can purchase items like these from the Art Councilβs annual Holiday Shoppe. This year we are featuring a large number of local artists, including Eileen Butchkoski, Bill Crownover, Carolanne Currier,
The Huntingdon Dance Academy is approaching our 10th Anniversary! The Academy was established in 2012 and the affiliated Huntingdon Dance Company in 2014.Β As we enter our second decade several exciting transformations are underway. Over the past decade the companyβs reach and reputation has grown from strictly local to a more regional presence.Β Our ballet
The Huntingdon County Arts CouncilΒ is inviting you to our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. both at The Playhouse at McConnellstown ANDΒ via Zoom. The Annual Meeting is open to all members of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The brief meeting will give an update on the past year, highlight some plans for
The Huntingdon Camera Club presents its annual exhibit with Worth a Thousand Words exhibit as a new exhibit at TheΒ Playhouse at McConnellstown. The Club is a small, diverse group of amateur photo enthusiasts who generally meet the fourth Thursday of the month. This exhibition showcases photographs of a wide range of subjects with members displaying
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is once again holdingΒ a virtualΒ Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will help raise needed funds to support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We hope that you will consider donating items for the auction. Please email John Kearns at [email protected] to arrange pickup of your item. If possible, please send a photo
The Holiday Shoppe is your opportunity to sell your artwork and support the Huntingdon County Arts Council.Β We will hold our annualΒ Holiday Shoppe atΒ The Playhouse at McConnellstown,Β 11680 Raystown Road (Route 26), Huntingdon. This year the Holiday Shoppe will open on Black Friday, November 26 and be open though December 23. Details: Drop OffΒ your work at TheΒ Playhouse
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, October 21, 2021. This month, Art Walk venues include Standing Stone Coffee Company, Juniata College Museum of Art, Huntingdon Area High School, and Huntingdon County Library, and the Juniata Brewing Company. Paint a Pumpkin with the Huntingdon County Arts Council at Standing Stone Coffee Company. Standing Stone will be
Β Local potter, writer, and teacherΒ Jack Troy will read poetry from his new book, Giving It Up to the Wind, a book of 46 new poems released in August 2021, as well as his first book of poetry, Calling the Planet Home. His reading will be at the Huntingdon County Library on Friday, October 22 at
This weekend will be the last week to visit the Kay Sullivan CrotsleyβA Life Through Painting exhibit. This exhibit honors the painting talent of the late Kay Sullivan Crotsley. Kayβs family donated a huge collection of her work to the Arts Council and a selection of her rich landscapes, brilliant flowers, & realistic still lifes
