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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 don’t 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. 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 exhibit 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 the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new 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. 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. We are open this Monday, Tuesday,
The Holiday Shoppe is your opportunity to sell your artwork and support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We will hold our annual Holiday Shoppe in a greatly expanded format in the gallery exhibit space at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. This year the Holiday Shoppe will open even earlier than last year, opening on 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, “During 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 Pennsylvania’s 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. Simple Gifts’s 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 nation’s 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 club’s 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 free 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 our new Summer 2022 newsletter. Inside you will find: A New Era of Expanded Programming 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. Everyone is welcome to come and explore. There
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents the Kickoff Concert for the 2022 Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & 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 Center (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 Roslund’s 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 Pennsylvania’s 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. 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 Center’s recently initiated music series. The duo’s 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 concert featuring hometown boy Chris Strait and his band Crooked Line! Because of the threat of thunderstorms, the concert is moved to the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Crooked Line will bring their bluegrass and singer/songwriter energy to the concert. 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 lawn In front of the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts 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 Council’s 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 the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our BIG new Spring 2022 newsletter. Inside you will find: A Grand New Home 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 University will perform a program including popular pieces from the classical guitar repertoire, as well as several jazz-infused works by Mario Gangi—one of Italy’s most important
The Curtin Chamber Ensemble is a talented family of musicians who perform classical works for piano and violin. This unique ensemble of parents and sons has been wowing audiences in Pennsylvania with their energetic, masterful shows. Members of the Curtin family love to play music together, and their enthusiasm and commitment to excellence make for truly memorable performances. David Curtin 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 Council’s Summer Solstice Party. 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 creating 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, and the amazing string band The Appleseed Collective. The Saturday
Wake up your interest in writing. The Huntingdon County Arts Council is offering 6-weeks of Creative Writing Classes taught by Prudence Ingerman that is designed to ignite the creativity of participants. 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 You’ve got to love the autoharp. It’s just about the perfect instrument to back up your singing and adaptable to just about any song or tune. It’s 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 the corner of 12th & Mifflin St, Huntingdon (official address 313 12th Street, Huntingdon). Our vision is for
We are excited to announce that Spring Thaw 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 the 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 Australian 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. Don’t 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 Council’s annual Spring Thaw, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition. The exhibit 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 us [email protected]. 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. Don’t 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 Spring Thaw 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 “new” or “fresh,” and equinox means “equal.” 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 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 “Get Started,” 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 Council and it’s by donating stock. Most importantly, it helps us continue to offer the support you’ve been reading about. But it can also help you avoid paying capital gains tax! Many of you aren’t redeeming your stock because of the capital
There is still time to shop at the Arts Council’s 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 virtual 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
Check out the latest from the 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 More poetry Artist Spotlight: 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 Council’s 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. As we enter our second decade several exciting transformations are underway. Over the past decade the company’s reach and reputation has grown from strictly local to a more regional presence. Our ballet
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is inviting you to our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. both at The Playhouse at McConnellstown AND 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 The 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 holding a virtual 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. We will hold our annual Holiday Shoppe at The Playhouse at McConnellstown, 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 Off your work at The 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
Local potter, writer, and teacher 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 Crotsley–A Life Through Painting exhibit. This exhibit honors the painting talent of the late Kay Sullivan Crotsley. Kay’s family donated a huge collection of her work to the Arts Council and a selection of her rich landscapes, brilliant flowers, & realistic still lifes
If you love all things fiber arts-related, you won’t want to miss this one-day festival on Saturday, October 2. Fiber ArtsFest is a celebration of fiber arts, with vendors, demonstrations, make & takes & food at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Free admission and free parking all day long! There will be a Make &
We would like to invite ARTISTS to be a vendor at our one-day vendor Market Place at our 8th Fiber ArtsFest. This year the one-day vendor Market Place will be on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds in Huntingdon, PA. The Huntingdon County Arts Council had a long history of hosting arts
Learn a new skill and take your craft up a notch or two at Fiber ArtsFest 2021. There are two days of classes and a one-day Vendor Marketplace (on Saturday, October 2). You can choose from 9 different classes over the two day event on Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2. All classes are
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, September 16, 2021. This month, Art Walk venues include Standing Stone Coffee Company, Juniata College Museum of Art, Huntingdon Area High School, Huntingdon Library, and the Juniata Brewing Company. Standing Stone Coffee Company will be hosting a Paint a Rock activity with the Huntingdon County Arts Council and will
Be part of Pennsylvania’s living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests. We offer workshops and classes in eight time slots covering
We are looking for volunteers to sit at the Art Station as host during the fair for 1 and 2 hours. Each volunteer gets a ticket to get into the fair free that day. If you are interested, fill you name on the schedule when you drop off your artwork on Saturday, or call us
The Huntingdon County Fair is happening–August 8 to 14! The Huntingdon County Arts Council runs Department 19, Art & Photography. Entries for art & photography will be accepted Saturday, August 7, 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
This is the last weekend to view In the Family: Dietz Family Art. This is an exhibit from the multi-talented Dietz family of Alexandria. Six of the thirteen adult children of this family (plus one for their children) showcases their paintings, jewelry, sculpture, quilting and woodwork in this multi-genre arts fest. The exhibit is at the Playhouse at McConnellstown, 11680 Raystown
The Huntingdon County Fair is back LIVE this year! The dates for this year’s fair are August 8 to 14. As usual, the Huntingdon County Arts Council will be hosting Department 19, Art & Photography at the Art Station on the fairgrounds. Please consider entering your artwork at the Huntingdon County Fair. New This Year
Wake up your interest in writing. The Huntingdon County Arts Council is offering a 6-week Writing Workshop course taught by Prudence Ingerman that is designed to ignite the creativity of participants. Each class will feature a new technique and some in-class practice done only by hand. No computers. Meets on Wednesday, starting on July 7,
Selected Works from the Permanent Collection is an art exhibit currently open at the Playhouse at McConnellstown. The exhibit is open 11 am to 5 pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, through June 27. The Huntingdon County Arts Council has a small collection of prints, drawings, collages, and other art works. However, for a long time most of
Art Walk Huntingdon is back on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Let’s get outside and have some fun! This month, Art Walk venues include Standing Stone Coffee Company, the Juniata Brewing Company and the Huntingdon County Library. The Huntingdon County Arts Council will be at Standing Stone Coffee Company making Egg Carton Flowers. The Huntingdon County Library
Spring Thaw, the Arts Council’s annual youth art & writing exhibition, has announced winners for the 2021 Spring Thaw. There were 176 entries from all across Huntingdon County. There were 17 schools represented, plus home schooled students. WRITING Grades 4-6 1st Place Robert Ghaner, Standing Stone Elementary, 5th Grade 2nd Place Andrew Pile, Reach Cyber
Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our Spring 2021 newsletter. Inside you will find: We announce the Arts Council’s returns to full programming Spring Thaw exhibit returns, opening at The Playhouse at McConnellstown Time to renew your membership Two community events/exhibits: Huntingdon Dance Academy & Juniata College Museum of Art Cups exhibit
Yes, memberships for the Arts Council for 2021 start on April 1st. Please renew your membership today to help support our efforts to provide arts and cultural opportunities in Huntingdon County. Click this link to Renew Today. All memberships begin on April 1 and end on March 31 the following year. Members will receive
Juniata College has created the Community Arts Participation survey to gather information about how our community interacts with the arts generally, and the Juniata College Museum of Art specifically. All responses are anonymous. The information we gather will help us better serve our constituents. Please share your views by clicking the link below: JCMA Community Survey
We are excited to invite K to 12 students to submit their art and writing to Spring Thaw 2021, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition by the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The exhibit will be open to the public at our new temporary location at the Playhouse at McConnellstown. Art Submissions Monday & Tuesday, April 26 &
Huntingdon’s own Lincoln Caverns is proud to partner with The National Park Service and International Year of Caves and Karst (IYCK) partners in sponsoring an art contest to celebrate the International Year of Caves and Karst in 2021. The theme for the art contest is: “Discover what’s under your (National Park) feet.” We would like
To comply with IRS regulations, we are proposing to change our by laws as proposed below. This is to inform the members as required by our 30-day period as described below. Current By-Laws ARTICLE XI – AMENDING BY LAWS Section 1. Procedure for Amending By Laws At such time that changes to the By Laws
The Arts Council held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 9 via Zoom. At the Annual Meeting 3 new board members were elected to a new 2-year term starting January 2021. Congratulations to Rob Boryk, Barbara Sanchez, and Susan Wentzel. Reelected to new 2-year terms were current board members Paul Amato, Larry Closz, Judy Hoffman, Ginny Mutti, and Larry Mutti.
Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our Fall 2020 newsletter. Inside you will find: The Holiday Shoppe moving to the McConnellstown Playhouse and opens Black Friday The Huntingdon Painters exhibit is open through November 21 Our annual meeting is scheduled for December 9 via Zoom Recaps on the Plein Air painting workshops, Greenwood Furnace
Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) was a great 20th century African American painter whose work focused on the experiences and everyday lives of African Americans. Although he described his style as “dynamic cubism,” his work had little in common with European cubism. Most of Lawrence’s paintings contrast bright, vivid colors with primarily brown and black human figures.
The Holiday Shoppe is open just one more week. Here is your chance to support both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The Holiday Shoppe features a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items During Christmas week, the Holiday Shoppe will be open: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 21, 22,
A sampling of items from our Holiday Shoppe are available at our on-line Shop. Just click this link to explore the offerings. We will continue to add items, so make sure you check back regularly. You can purchase and pick up at the Holiday Shoppe, request a free delivery in the 16652 zip code, or
Once again, the Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting its annual Holiday Shoppe. And while the Holiday Shoppe will continue to supports both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council featuring a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items, there is one new winkle. The Holiday Shoppe is moving to the McConnellstown
A number of paintings and other items from the outstanding Huntingdon Painters exhibit at the Juniata College Museum of Art are for sale. Paintings for Sale A number of painting and other items from the exhibit are available for sale through the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Please go to the Shop page for details. The painting
An exhibit, Huntingdon Painters: 400 Years Combined Experience, opened Thursday, October 1 at the Juniata College Museum of Art. This exhibit is a joint project of the Juniata College Museum of Art and the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Eight Huntingdon area artists present their artwork–a group of artists who have connected over the years by their love of art in
The Huntingdon County Arts Council would like to invite to you to sell your artwork at our 2020 Holiday Shoppe—our annual artists’ market. This year the Holiday Shoppe will be located at the McConnellstown Playhouse, 11680 Raystown Road (Route 26 South), Huntingdon. This year the Holiday Shoppe will open on Black Friday, November 27, and
Don’t miss out on your chance for some bargains and showing your support for the Huntingdon County Arts Council at the same time. We have a great array of items at our Virtual Silent Auction. But time is winding down . . . all bidding ends at 7 pm this Saturday, October 31. Here is the link to
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a virtual Silent Auction. While we are not hosting an in-person Monster Mash Halloween Bash this year, we are keeping the Silent Auction. Some of your favorite artists have donated items, along with businesses and friends. While we are STILL receiving items, you can Review the Items, Make a
After a 7 month hiatus, Art Walk Huntingdon was back for the month of October, 2020! Art Walk Huntingdon was held on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 8 pm. Art Walk was concentrated on 2 venues in uptown Huntingdon with careful physical distancing protocols. Standing Stone Coffee Company hosted live music in its courtyard along with
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is once again hosting our Monster Mash Halloween Bash. This year, of course, will be a little different. We will hold our Silent Auction, but we will conduct the auction virtually. The silent auction will help raise badly needed funds to support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We hope that
During the month of September, a group of individuals have been participating in ten Plein Air Painting Workshops lead by artist Evgeny Krayushin. The group has painted at five different sites in Huntingdon and they are ready to showcase their artwork. Their artwork was on display in a special one-day only exhibit on Thursday, October 1. The socially distanced art exhibit was
The Ton of Bricks Festival, celebrating and sharing the Mount Union area’s heritage, cultural, and future, will be a virtual event this Saturday, October 3! The Ton of Bricks Festival will kickoff starting at 9 am and will include live events via their Facebook page, pre-recoded events available on their website, and encourages attendees to participate in a
The Plein Air painting workshops have started, but it is not to late to join the group. Led by Evgeny Krayushkin, the workshops are an open paint event, with guidance from Evgeny. Canvases, paper, and painting supplies (acrylic paint medium only) are provided free by the Perry County Council for the Arts and Pennsylvania Council
Theme: A Part of My Landscape Evgeny Krayushkin is an artist and a teaching artist for the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. Together with the Perry County Council for the Arts we are pleased to announce a 10-day Huntingdon County Art Residency and invite artist members from the Huntingdon Arts Council to participate in these
Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering will be a virtual event this year! Now from the comfort of your home, you can still enjoy a wonderful weekend of playing, singing, jamming, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music in a fun and friendly virtual environment. This is a great chance to learn new skills and
Check out all of the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council with our Summer 2020 newsletter. HCAC 2020 Summer Newsletter
The COVID-19 virus pandemic has affected just about everyone in the country in some way. The shutdown of nonessential activities in Pennsylvania in March, in particular, created challenges for many artists and musicians. Several local artists spoke with us recently about how social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions have affected their creative work and activities. Jack
Befriending a Nameless Stream “The impeded stream is the one that sings.” Wendell Berry I am of two minds about the stream running beside the path I’ve walked for forty years. Early on, we were level with one another but here it’s carved a narrow gorge deeper than I am tall; an easy leap
Dear Fellow Arts Council Members: I am writing to apprise you of forthcoming changes at the Huntingdon County Arts Council. It will come as no surprise that the Council’s activities and budget have suffered along with those in the private and public sectors. The cancellation of Folk College, our collaborative fundraiser with the County Library,
We recently made some changes to our memberships: All memberships will begin on April 1 and end on March 31 the following year. Members will now receive a membership card that can be used to obtain multiple discounts. In particular, you can use the membership card to receive a 10% discount on all items sold at The Art
Join us for a Zoom Lunch & Learn about Public Art in Huntingdon County. For a small rural county, Huntingdon County has some wonderful pubic art. Huntingdon County Arts Council Executive Director will lead the showcase. Please join on-line via a Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77198281345?pwd=cWs0bDRuR2lJdlorcklvaFNCSWtkdz09 Meeting ID: 771 9828 1345 Password: Public Art
Like other organizations around the country, the Huntingdon County Arts Council was forced to shut down its activities in March. This involved temporarily closing The Art Space and canceling the Spring Thaw exhibit in April (our most popular show of the year), our spring fundraiser held in conjunction with the Huntingdon County Library, and, most
Folk College is about our passion for people and music and a major initiative of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. It is a supportive community of folk music lovers that keeps growing and evolving to meet the needs of musicians of all levels and backgrounds. The sense of community is what we love most about Folk College.
Did you know that people who enjoy art and participate regularly in cultural activities tend to live longer? This is the conclusion of a recent study (published in the British Medical Journal) of over six thousand people aged 50 and over in England. The researchers saw an increase in longevity among people who attended plays,
Folk College was to be this weekend, and we’re so sad that coronavirus kept us from gathering, so we’re presenting an abbreviated version. Welcome to our first (and hopefully only) Virtual Folk College. It’s free, it’s easy, it’s tiny, and we want you to be there! Friday, May 22 6:30 to 7:30 pm Zoom Cocktail
Spring Thaw 2020 is canceled. We will to be back next April so that the Huntingdon County youth and show off their art and writing.
The Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating workshops has been canceled. All registrants will receive a refund.
Per Governor Wolf’s mandate on March 16, the Art Space will be closed until further notice. Stay healthy.
The Art Space is closed following the Governor’s directive on March 16. You are invited to the new exhibit Color, Shape, Texture: Drawings & Textiles at The Art Space in downtown Huntingdon. Two distinctive art forms demonstrate the blending of color, shape, and texture in this unique exhibit. Paul Amato uses an assortment of pens, markers,
The Huntingdon Dance Company production of Three Tales of the Big Bag Wolf has been cancelled? In response to the COVID-19 virus situation Juniata College has canceled all public events and gatherings hosted at the College, which includes the Huntingdon Dance Company’s production of Three Tales of the Big Bad Wolf set for this weekend
Dojo Exhibit is a group show featuring Penn State College of Arts and Architecture Communications interns and their supervisor, Stephanie Swindle Thomas, who is director of social media and visual assets. Each person’s work is from their individual photography practice, emphasizing the diversity of their personal styles rather than the similarity of their training or
The Make a Peace Pal workshop will allow participants to learn to knit a small service project, the Peace Pal. The workshop will be held on Monday, February 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon, PA. The cost is $15 and includes a small instruction book. Peace Pals
In this the Portraiture Workshop, February exhibit artists Stephanie Swindle Thomas and interns will share tips about working with studio lighting and models. Everyone will have the opportunity to experiment with different light settings and poses. Bring your camera and be prepared to smile for the camera! The workshop will be held on Saturday, February
Drawing Mandalas Workshop Monday, January 27, 6 p.m. at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon The cost for the Drawing Mandalas Workshop is $25. The fee includes all materials, including paper, pencils, and pens, so participants won’t need to bring anything. The workshop takes about two hours to complete. Workshops
Join us Thursday, January 16 as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Rock Painting with the Mount Union Art Guild. Decorate your own rock under the guidance of members of the Mount Union Art Guild. No experience necessary. Kid friendly. And while you are there, check out our
You are invited to the Opening Reception for the Mount Union Art Guild’s In Search of Beauty Exhibit. The Art Guild started in 1972 and has been continuously active for over four decades. The group has 16 active members, and styles in the group range from realism to fantasy to abstraction. Members regularly exhibit their work at
You have unwrapped all your gifts, but you did not get that Jack Troy plate or those Baron Hill earrings or that special Redbud Quilt Guild wall hanging. Well, now is your chance to spoil yourself or get a last minute gift with the first ever After Christmas Sale at the Holiday Shoppe. For 3
Drawing Zentangles Workshop Monday, January 13, 6 p.m. at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon Taught by Rachel Miller, the Drawing Zentangles Workshop will guide participants step-by-step through the construction of four different zentangles. The cost for the Drawing Zentangles Workshop is $20. The fee includes all materials, including paper,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council’s Holiday Shoppe supports both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The Shoppe features a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items. The Holiday Shoppe will be open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm. The Holiday Shoppe will start on Black Friday, November
The Arts Council will hold its an Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m. at The Art Space. The Annual Meeting is open to all current members of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Per our By-Laws, “During the Annual Meeting, the general membership will receive annual reports, elect new officers and Board members,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council would like to invite to you to sell your artwork at our 2019 Holiday Shoppe—our annual artists’ market at our Art Space in downtown Huntingdon. This year the Shoppe will run from November 29 to December 23, plus December 26-28. We will be open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to
You are invited to the Opening Reception for the Camera Club’s A Passion for Light Exhibit. For the sixth year in a row, members of the Camera Club will share their photographs. The club is a small, diverse group of amateur photo enthusiasts who generally meet the fourth Thursday of the month at The
Join us Thursday, October 17, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Pastel Painting Demo with John Sullivan. John Sullivan displayed his paintings at the September exhibit Observations. He will show you his pastel techniques and lend a hand to get you started. And you can also come
As part of the second annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council, an army of items will be available via a Silent Auction. The event is on Saturday, October 19. For more information on the Monster Mash Halloween Bash is available via this link. Here is a sampling of some
Join Us at the Monster Mash Halloween Bash Mark your calendar to attend the second annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council. “The Bash” will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the Huntingdon Country Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bar opens at 5:30; dinner at 6:30 and silent
October is the Huntingdon County Arts Council’s annual Call for Entries exhibit. We invite area artists to submit entries based on the theme of Luminosity. The theme is inspired by a quote from Galilio: “It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the moon.” Artists work accepted includes all media, such
For the entire month of September, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Bags 4 My Cause Bag at the GIANT located at the Huntingdon store, $1 is donated to the Huntingdon County Arts Council, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag. Our goal is to sell 200 bags, equivalent to
Learn a new skill and take your craft up a notch or two at Fiber ArtsFest 2019. There are two days of classes and a one-day Vendor Marketplace (on Saturday, September 21). You can choose from 14 different classes over the two day event on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. All classes are
If you love all things fiber arts-related, you won’t want to miss this one-day festival on Saturday, September 21. Fiber ArtsFest is a celebration of fiber arts, with vendors, demonstrations, make & takes & food at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Free admission and free parking all day long! There will be a Make &
Two Huntingdon County artists team up for a unique exhibit in September at The Art Space. Their Observations Exhibit combines the paintings and writings of Spruce Creek resident John Sullivan and the powder horn artistry of Huntingdon resident Art DeCamp. This one-of-a-kind exhibit is a combination of paintings and items made from animal horns.
Be part of Pennsylvania’s living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests. We offer workshops and classes in eight time slots covering
Join us at a closing reception for the “By Foot” exhibition, featuring photography by Sarah Anne Wharton in partnership with Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services. Fair Shake CEO Emily Collins will be on hand to describe the important legal advocacy work her organization does to highlight the people and places of the Appalachian Basin impacted
Join us Thursday, August 15, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Chalk the Walk with Southern Huntingdon Art Teacher Olivio Gennaro. Help decorate our sidewalk (and maybe even the parking lot) under the guidance of an expect chalk artist, Huntingdon County’s own and very talented Olivio Gennaro. Olivio
Come to the Art Space and see our July/August exhibit BY FOOT by The Fair Shake Project. This exhibit aims to highlight people and places of the Appalachian basin impacted by extractive industries and degradation. “When you travel a place by foot, perspective shifts from outsider to insider. Once that shift happens, you become a
Summer is here and so are the concerts on the quad! We welcome Crooked Line! Come out and relax with friends to enjoy incredible talent on the lawn in front of the Halbritter Auditorium at Juniata College. Concerts on the quad are free to the public but donations will be taken to help support the
Summer is here and so are the concerts on the quad! We welcome concert band The Big Sound Band! Come out and relax with friends to enjoy incredible talent on the lawn in front of the Halbritter Auditorium at Juniata College. Concerts on the quad are free to the public but donations will be taken
Join us at The Gage Mansion on Friday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to sunset—the longest day of the year—as we celebrate the summer solstice with live music, food and drink, and art at our Summer Solstice Party. Once again, John & Angie Thompson and Gage Mansion are generously hosting a can’t-miss event with all
Hurry in to see the Changing Patterns Exhibit! Artist Emily Francois alters everyday decorative objects into strange version of themselves. Objects such as second hand mugs, plates, wreaths and embroidery kits are reimagined in irreverent ways. The Changing Patterns exhibit is available through May 24 at the Art Space!
Walk on in The Art Council welcomes all walkers to participate and get creative at the monthly Art Walk. We hope to see you there, Thursday, June 20, 5-8pm at the Art Space. #walkhdon
The Art Space goes under the sea, with Nate Wilson’s The Aqua! Come in and see extraordinary paintings of the water world and all its lifeforms. This exhibit will be available through March 30th at the Art Space! The Art Space is open Tues, Thurs, and Friday 12pm-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Calling all creative students! We invite K-12 students to submit their art and writing to the Huntingdon County Arts Council’s annual Spring Thaw, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition. The exhibit will be open to the public from April 12 to 27, 2019 at The Art Space, 212 4th Street, Huntingdon. Art Submissions:Tuesday & Wednesday, April
The Redbud Quilt Guild is participating with a Conversation and Qults for National Quilting Day. The event will be Saturday, March 16 from 1 to 3 pm. Guild members will showcase project they are working on and offer a mini workshop on fabric flowers. Light refreshments will be available. If you have an interest in
Walk in and create your own moving line art! “Horizontal lines are sleepy and calm. Vertical lines are strong and still, but diagonal lines seem to slide and move, bringing our eye from one side of the page to the other and then “whoosh!” off the page!” Join us Thursday, February 21st, 5-8pm at the
Who says Science can’t be Art? Friday February 1 through the 23, the Huntingdon County Art Council invites all to view this must see exhibit. Art+Science brings three different artists to display science in their own inventive way. Featuring Kelly Finan, a science illustrator, Sam Lightner a glass blower and Jake Morrison a graphic designer;
Come see the Selective Memory exhibit by Jake Ricci, currently open at The Art Space. Jake’s work focuses on explorations of semiotics, visuality, and socio-historical narratives, which include things like creation of subject agencies and memory. This particular exhibit is a collection of several series done in his time living and working in South Korea,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council’s annual Holiday Shoppe is open to offer unique gifts for this holiday season from area artists. The Shoppe is open 10 am to 6 pm daily, Monday to Saturday. The Shoppe features a wide array of locally produced art & hand-crafted items for sale. Please support our local artists and
The Arts Council will hold its an Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 29 at 7 p.m. at The Art Space. The Annual Meeting is open to all current members of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Per our By-Laws, “During the Annual Meeting, the general membership will receive annual reports, elect new officers and Board members,
Huntingdon County Arts Council is seeking a Marketing Coordinator & Youth Liaison Job This is an Americorps position. The Huntingdon County Arts Council is dedicated to providing art and cultural opportunities in Huntingdon County. Job Description: The Huntingdon County Arts Council seeks an arts-interested individual to assist in raising awareness about Council events, programs, and the
The This Will Not Be On The Test exhibit by the Juniata College Art Department Faculty will open on Friday, November 2, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 pm at The Art Space. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will feature work by faculty from the Juniata College Art Department. The works
The Huntingdon County Arts Council would like to extend an invitation to you to sell your artwork at our 2018 Holiday Shoppe– an annual artists’ market hosted by the Huntingdon County Arts Council at our Art Space in downtown Huntingdon. This year the Shoppe will run from November 30 to December 22. Important dates: Drop
Join us Thursday, October 18, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Screen Printing with Stephen Haynes. Our special event will be an interactive screen printing demonstration by current Art Space gallery artist Stephen Haynes. Stephen will then be on hand to assist you in creating your own
The exhibit Stephen Hanes: Outside in Paint is open at The Art Space during October. As an artist Stephen Haynes works directly from observation, painting scenes that are casual and somewhat transient in nature, as if stumbled upon by accident. The goal of his work is twofold: to make art that is pleasing, as representations
We thought you would want a sneak peek of the Silent Auction items that we will offer at the inaugural Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council. “The Bash” will be held on Saturday, October 6 at the Huntingdon Events Center, 1001 Moore Street, Huntingdon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bar opens at 5:30; dinner at
Join Us at the Monster Mash Halloween Bash Mark your calendar to attend the inaugural Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council. “The Bash” will be held on Saturday, October 6 at the Huntingdon Events Center, 1001 Moore Street, Huntingdon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bar opens at 5:30; dinner at
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is delighted to host an exhibit by Julia Rogan. The exhibit, Heated Imaginations, will be open from September 7 to 29. Julia Rogan develops paintings with the use of heat. Using vibrant colors and a mixture of melted crayons and a liquid painting technique, she creates paintings that embody beauty, warmth,
If you love all things fiber arts-related, you won’t want to miss this one-day festival on Saturday, September 15! Fiber ArtsFest is a celebration of fiber arts, with vendors, demonstrations, make & takes & food at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Free admission and free parking all day long! There will be a Make &
Friday, September 7 to Sunday, September 9 Be part of Pennsylvania’s living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests. We offer workshops
Learn a new skill and take your craft up a notch or two at Fiber ArtsFest 2018. There are two days of classes and a one-day Vendor Marketplace (on Saturday, September 15). You can choose from 15 different classes over the two day event on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15. All classes are
Join us Thursday, August 16, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Envelope Art. Envelope Art will be making collages with used privacy envelopes. (Privacy envelopes are the ones with colored designs inside so people can’t see what’s in the envelope.) Practically any age can do this including
The Camera Club’s 5th annual exhibit From A Different Perspective is currently on display at The Art Space from August 3 to 25. Fourteen members of the club have photos on exhibition. One special feature of the exhibit is the showcasing of the winners of the club’s monthly photo contest. The club meets monthly (usually the fourth
The fifth concert and final concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, August 2 will be Crooked Line, bringing their bluegrass and original songs to the stage. This concert is sponsored by Thomson’s Candle Company. BECAUSE OF THE RAIN, THE CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE STONE CHURCH, 1623 MOORE STREET.
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is delighted to host an exhibit by Haven Tucker. The exhibit, Flux, will be open from July 10 to 28. Haven Tucker’s current art practice, as well as he himself, exists in a state of flux, and as such defining what he does as an artist is complicated. He is
A double bill will perform at the fourth concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, July 26. Vocal group Take Note and singer Anita Roseborough will both entertain. This concert is sponsored by Mutual Benefit Group. Take Note is a versatile vocal group covering a wide range of musical styles. The group
Join us Thursday, July 19, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Spray Paint Stencils with Jake Weller. Come learn about making and applying stencils in thoroughly legal surroundings. If you enjoy squinting, very sharp knives and aerosols, this is the “workshop” for you. Art Walk Huntingdon takes place on
The jazz and soulful sound of Urban Fusion will perform at the third concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, July 12. In the event of rain, the Urban Fusion concert will be at the Stone Church. Look for notices on the Arts Council’s website and Facebook page. Bring your lawn
Because of weather, the concert has been moved to the rain location: the Stone Church. Huntingdon’s own singer/songwriter Dylan E. Miller will perform at the second concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, July 5. In the event of rain, the Dylan E. Miller concert will be at the Stone
Join us at The Gage Mansion on June 21st from 5 p.m. to sunset—the longest day of the year—for live music, art, food and drink. All proceeds benefit the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Tickets are $15, Children under 10 free with a responsible adult. Tickets for this special event are available at the door. Food includes
Once again, the Concerts on the Quad music series will take place on the lawn at Juniata College this summer. The music series features five different concerts and is in partnership with Juniata College. Our first concert is Thursday, June 28 and kicks off the series with the always popular Big Band Sound, with their
The Huntingdon County Arts Council once again has an open exhibit with a Call for Entries to area artist based on a theme. This year’s theme is Along the Juniata. Come see what our artists community has contributed to create another very original exhibit. An opening reception for the Call for Entries exhibit
Join us as outstanding music talent performs at the Friday Folk College concert at Juniata College. The concert is open to the public, and starts at 7 pm at the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. Tickets available at the door or in advance at The
Join us as outstanding music talent performs at the Saturday Folk College concert at Juniata College. The concert is open to the public, and starts at 7 pm at the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. Tickets available at the door or in advance at The
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is delighted to host an exhibit by Huntingdon native Sophie Brenneman. The exhibit, When I Are We, will be open from May 4 to 26. Her existence began from the splitting of one egg into two identical halves. Her drawings and paintings are an investigation of the physical and
Join us Thursday, May 17, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Instant Vintage Photo Booth. Noted photographer and Arts Council board member Sarah Anne Wharton will operate a fun vintage photobooth. Use our props, make a funny face, join your friends and get instant photos. And while you
We invite K-12 students to submit their art and writing to the Huntingdon County Arts Council’s annual Spring Thaw, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition. The exhibit will be open to the public from April 13 to 28, 2018 at The Art Space, 212 4th Street, Huntingdon. Art Submissions: Tuesday & Wednesday, April 10 & 11,
Join us Thursday, March 15, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Make a Collage with Norm Wilson. Retired Mount Union art teacher and Huntingdon County Arts Council board member Norm Wilson will showcase his own creative collages. He will guide participants in collage techniques to assist them
Huntingdon native Brynda Glazier’s artwork is rooted in ceramic sculpture, but also ranges from oil painting, drawing, collage, photography, video and most recently, to performance and sound installation. Glazier’s figures and environments navigate the constructs of sublime beauty, inescapable monstrosity, and the complexities that occur within a constantly dueling existence. Her work was selected for
Learn the exciting art of Pysanky Ukrainian egg decorating. Arts Council board members Norm Wilson and Ginny Mutti will co-lead a workshop on Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 1 at 7 pm at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon. All materials will be supplied. Class size for
Join us Thursday, February 15, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Fish Printing with Celina Seftas. Join us to create your own Gyotaku art. the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice which dates back to the mid-1800s. This form of nature printing may have been
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is pleased to present Striation, an exhibit welcoming two artists from outside our community — Scranton, PA’s Kathy Nazar and western Maryland-based Annie Simcoe. Both artists celebrate traditions and push the boundaries of watercolors, textiles, photography, natural fibers, and handmade paper. Their work explores the vibrance of flora and fauna, history, culture,
Folk College has been named one of the top 25 summer music camps in the February issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine! Folk College is a joint project of Simple Gifts and the Huntingdon County Arts Council and held Memorial Day weekend at Juniata College and proudly brings top talent to Huntingdon every year. This year’s Folk College will
The Redbud Quilt Guild will be conducting several classes on an Intro to Quilt Making. All classes will be held at The Art Space and are free to Redbud Quilt Guild members and Arts Council members. The first class will be on Tuesday, January 23 from 6 to 8:30 pm. A second class is scheduled
Join us Thursday, January 18, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Acrylic Landscape Painting Demo with Kelly Kozora. Kelly Kozora, former owner of Studio 115 in Huntingdon, is an artist and has conducted many “Painting Classes” in recent years. She will demonstrate her talent and effective techniques
Front Page Views is an exhibit showcasing photography by the Newsroom Staff of The Daily News. As journalists at a small-town newspaper, each reporter of the Newsroom Staff of The Daily News is also charged with capturing compelling photographs to accompany their written work. From tragedy to triumph, they are often there to document moments in Huntingdon County
Join us Thursday, December 21, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Meet the Holiday Shoppe Artists This year’s 7th annual Holiday Shoppe features features artwork from 37 individual artist plus the Redbud Quilt Guild. Their outstanding creations includes lots of ceramics, paintings, photography, fiber art, books, music CD’s, jewelry,
Open Tuesdays to Fridays, Noon to 6 pm Open Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm The Holiday Shoppe is open, with this year’s Holiday Shoppe featuring a terrific lineup of great artwork. If you are looking for some unique gift items for this holiday season, make sure to stop and visit the 7th annual Holiday Shoppe at
We would like to invite all Arts Council members to the Annual Meeting & Holiday Shoppe Preview on Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at The Art Space. Per our By-Laws, “During the Annual Meeting, the general membership will receive annual reports, elect new officers and Board members, and give direction for the future.” Executive
Join us Thursday, November 16, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Learn to Hand Color a Black & White Photo. James Pingry will demonstrate and assist in guiding you to take a black and white photograph and paint color to the photo. Hand-colored photographs were very popular in