Shows, Workshops and events
Explore the diverse array of art classes at Lancaster Art Vault designed to cater to all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned artists. Delve into our collection of courses offering a wide range of mediums, techniques, and styles to suit every artistic interest. Whether you are a novice looking to dip your toes into the world of creativity or an experienced artist seeking to refine your skills, our classes offer a welcoming environment for all. Visit us today to discover the perfect class to ignite your passion for art and unleash your creative potential.
Expressions of Strength: A Celebration of Black Art and Identity
The Lancaster Art Vault, in partnership with Baldwin’s Gallery, proudly presents Expressions of Strength: A Celebration of Black Art and Identity. This inspiring exhibition showcases the creativity, resilience, and diverse voices of Black artists.
This powerful collection brings together the works of 18+ talented artists and poets, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and community through a range of mediums and perspectives.
Featured visual artists:
Bashae Josephs
Blake Showers
Dane Tilghman
Diana Shannon Young
Gerri McCritty
Joshua Beltre
Ophelia Chambliss
Osmyn Oree
Reina 76 Artist
RJ Scott
Tatiana Tisdale
Adding to the immersive experience, the gallery walls will showcase written works by numerous Lancaster’s poets, curated by “Nobody’s Pen”, weaving a rich tapestry of words and visual art. The show will also include a Pop-Up Bookstore from A Concrete Rose, offering a curated selection of books celebrating Black authors, culture, and history.
The show will run from February 1 through March 29, 2025.
Open Call for Art
“Color & Place” at Lancaster Art Vault is an exploration of how color shapes our understanding and experience of place—whether real, imagined, or abstract. This exhibition brings together artists who use color as a primary force to define landscapes, evoke environments, and reimagine spatial relationships. From vast natural expanses and urban scenes, to surreal environments and abstract forms, the works in this show challenge the boundaries of how we perceive and connect to place.
Through vibrant hues, tonal subtleties, and expressive compositions, Color & Place invites viewers to consider how color can be both a reflection of the physical world and a gateway to new, intangible spaces. Whether through bold abstraction or detailed representation, each work captures the essence of place—not just as a geographic location but as an emotional, and deeply personal experience.
Exhibition Dates: April 4 – May 31, 2025
Location: Lancaster Art Vault, 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA.
Important Submission Details:
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: March 7, 2025
Drop-off Deadline for Accepted Work: March 22, 2025
Commission: Lancaster Art Vault will take a commission of 30% for all work sold.
Submission Process:
How to Submit: Artists are invited to submit their works via this submission form.
Submission Fee: $20 per artist, payable through the submission form.
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces of work per each submission.
All mediums accepted.
No size restrictions on submitted work.
Artists are required to drop off and pick up work. LAV will accept shipped work but will not ship work back.
This exhibition presents a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their interpretations of the “Color and Place” and to engage with a community that appreciates the depth and diversity of artistic expression.
We look forward to your submissions and to the powerful conversations they will inspire.
For any additional questions, please contact Lancaster Art Vault at Info@LancasterArtVault.com
Live Model Figure Drawing
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6-9PM
Join Lancaster Art Vault for a Figure Drawing session with a live model for beginner and experienced artists (Adults 18+ only). Next Sessions: Tuesday, January 14, January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25.
Sessions are uninstructed & artists must bring their own drawing/painting supplies. Tables and easels are available.
Each session is 3 hours and costs $20. Sign ups and payment can be made by clicking here. Walk-ins welcome and payment may be made via cash or card at the door.
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.
Introduction to Paper Marbling with Robin Ashby
Join LAV Resident Artist for a one-day workshop where you will learn paper marbling, including its history, tools, and techniques. Participants will create 7-9 marbled papers through hands-on practice. No experience is needed—just curiosity and creativity. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and aprons and non-latex gloves will be provided for potential paint splashes.
Classes held March 8th, April 5th and May 3rd
10:00AM-4:00PM (with a 30-45 min break for lunch - participants should bring lunch or money to purchase at a local restaurant)
$135/Person. All supplies included
(Class limited to 6 students)
Fluid Acrylic Workshop with Marcy Stone
Join Marcy Stone at Lancaster Art Vault for an evening of fun, creation and exploration!
We supply everything you will need for this event
Wear clothing that can get messy! Real messy! (We do supply aprons)
Tie long hair back
Gloves and shoe booties will be supplied
This is a standing workshop so if a chair is needed, please let us know in advance by emailing soulfullartbymarcy@gmail.com
Once completed, the art will need to stay and dry. Marcy will varnish and work out arrangements to get your masterpieces back to you.
Fluid acrylic art is an abstract painting technique that involves pouring and turning thin, liquid paint, mixing with mediums and powered pigments, onto a canvas or other surface. The paint’s fluid consistency allows it to move and spread freely, creating organic shapes. Workshop max is 10 people.
Who is this workshop for?
Teens and adults
A fun way to spend time with family and friends or a wonderful team building or corporate event.
Fee – $100 per person (All supplies included)
Upcoming Dates: March 13, April 3rd, May 8th, June 5th, July 3rd
Sign-Up and Pay Here
Pen-Meets-Brush Magic with Lancaster City Poet Laureate, Dana Kinsey
Discover how visual art elevates your writing. Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. Through craft essays, open discussions, artists talks, anchor texts, curated prompts, and instructor feedback, find yourself and your stories among the compelling work at Lancaster Art Vault.
Class 1 Embrace Ekphrasis - Thursday, March 13, 6-8PM “Description” in Greek. An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand its meaning.
Class 2 Produce a Prose Poem - Thursday, March 20, 6-8PM Prose poetry is a hybrid genre of prose and poetry. As a result, it has characteristics of both. Prose poetry is written like prose, in paragraphs rather than verse, but contains the characteristics of poetry, such as meter, language play, and a focus on images rather than narrative, plot, and character.
Class 3 Focus on Flash Nonfiction - Thursday, March 27, 6-8PM
Flash nonfiction usually runs between 500 to 1,000 words. Flash fiction goes by multiple names—microfiction, short-shorts, quick fiction, immediate fiction, and sudden fiction—and rambles through a variety of genres. Flash nonfiction focuses on memoir, essay, and factual writing. It contains a flashpoint in which readers are surprised by a sudden shift or startling moment.
Class 4 Have Fun with Flash Fiction - Thursday, April 3, 6-8PM
Flash fiction usually runs between 500 to 1,000 words. The end of a flash fiction story must surprise the reader in some way. Flash often offers a resolution to the story that inverts themes, uncovers ironies, or offers unexpected dualities.
Class 5 Discover Dialogue Poems - Thursday, April 10, 6-8PM
Dialogue poems are conversations between two or more entities to discuss a controversial, or multifaceted, topic using poetic elements and techniques. While a conversation is at its root, a dialogue poem should enchant the reader’s ear and mind, be not only rhythmic but thought-provoking.
Class 6 Spread the Magic - Thursday, May 8, 6-8PM
Invite friends and family to hear and celebrate your words among the art that inspired them in a class performance. Participants will share completed work and receive written feedback from the instructor as well as an individualized list of potential journals for future publication based on your style and portfolio of work from the class.
$195 FOR ALL SIX CLASSES
REGISTER HERE
Author Talk and Book Signing with Christine Titih, Julie Ilondo Nguini & Pauline Atilite
Oaks of Central PA and Lancaster Art Vault presents an Author Talk and Book Signing with authors Christine Tith, Julie Ilondo Nguini & Pauline Atilite to discuss books, culture and community.
Free to all ages. Refreshments, author talk, book signing and meet the authors.
Christine Titih - Author of “Our Voices”, “How I Discovered My Purpose: A Practical Guide to Faith and Finding Happiness in Uncertain Times” and “365 Dys of Purpose”. Chirstine is the founder and President of Oaks of Central PA, a 501 c3 not-for-profit whose mission is to empower, promote and advocate for the African immigrant and refugee community in the Greater Harrisburg area. She is also the CEO of CT Home Care Services, which provides home and community-based services to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Christine hails from Bali in the North West region of Cameroon and holds an MBA in International Business from Point Park University, Pittsburg, PA. She lives in Camp Hill, PA with her daughter and mother.
Pauline Y. Atilite - Author of “Guess and Learn Magic Words” and “Guess and Learn Careers”. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pauline Y. Atilite is a wife and a mother of two, who dreamed of becoming a writer from an early age. In 2022, she convinced herself that it’s never too late to be what you might have been and decided to start her own publishing company, Guess and Learn, LLC, which is bringing up stories inspired by daily-life topics in an engaging manner to sharpen children’s critical thinking and improve early reading skills while promoting diversity, community, and social inclusion.
Julie Ilondo Nguini - Author of “Meeting the Okapi”, “Meeting the Bonobo” and “Meeting the Mountain Gorilla”. Local author Julie Ilondo Nguini is shedding light on two animals found in the Democratic Republic of Congo with new children’s books, the Okapi or “forest giraffe” and Bonobo which looks like a chimpanzee. Learn more about these animals and the dangers they face and how these books help conservation efforts in the Congo.
Let's Get Woolly - Free Community Event
Get Your Hands Woolly: Join Our Community Felting Project!
Ever wondered how a fluffy pile of sheep’s wool transforms into a cozy piece of fabric? Spoiler alert: it involves soap, water, and a lot of fun! This April First Friday, we’re inviting YOU to be part of this magical process at the Lancaster Art Vault.
When & Where?
First Friday, April, 5:30-8:00PM. Lancaster Art Vault located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster
What’s Happening?
You’ll get to dive into the felting process—literally! We’ll have pre-cut pieces of wool ready for you to add your personal touch to our community design. Picture this: layers of soft wool laid out like shingles on a roof, then doused with warm, soapy water. A little massaging here, some squeezing there, and the fibers magically cling together, shrinking and transforming into a vibrant piece of felt art.
Meet the Artist!
Ellen Silberlicht, our newest resident artist (and wool-whisperer), will guide the process and complete the final felting magic. The finished masterpiece will be unveiled during May’s First Friday, just in time for the ARTWALK weekend extravaganza!
Why You Should Come:
· Get Creative: No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
· Meet Fellow Art Lovers: Connect with creatives from all over the community.
· Be Part of Something Unique: Your contribution will transform into a beautiful, fine art piece.
So, roll up your sleeves, bring your friends, and let’s make some woolly magic together.
Come be a part of the process!
“A Walk in the Woods”: A Musical Journey at Lancaster Art Vault
Walk in the Woods is an immersive, three-part musical experience that invites the audience to wander through the gallery, experiencing music as a natural counterpart to the art around them.
The performance balances composed structure with spontaneous improvisation. Musicians will be positioned throughout the gallery, allowing the audience to move freely and experience the music from different perspectives—much like walking through the woods and listening to the surrounding sounds. As the audience strolls and explores the artwork, they will be enveloped in a soundscape that flows naturally, intuitively responding to the space and environment.
The Art of Making Collage with Mimi Shapiro
Collage is the art of assembling materials like paper, photographs, and fabric to create unique compositions. It’s a process of creative discovery, linking seemingly unrelated elements to form personal expressions. With diverse backgrounds and perspectives, participants—beginners and experienced artists alike—learn from each other while exploring new ways of seeing and making art.
Originating from Max Ernst’s papier collé technique, collage was embraced by Dadaists to merge disparate materials into meaningful designs. In this workshop, we’ll experiment with layering colored papers, newsprint, tickets, string, and fabric, transforming everyday objects into compelling visual stories.
Through playful exploration, we’ll challenge perspectives—altering contexts, adding or subtracting elements, and integrating paint or crayon for a mixed-media approach. From abstract patterns to figurative imagery, participants will build compositions through repetition, superimposition, and textural contrasts. Found objects, discarded items, and unexpected materials will be assembled into dynamic 3D structures.
Collage is more than an art form—it’s a way of thinking, a visual meditation on emotion, experience, and identity. Keep an artist journal, experiment, and embrace creativity as a lifelong skill. Join us to play, explore, and spark new artistic possibilities!
$35/person. All supplies incuded
Dan Graziano Workshop: Painting In A “Painterly” Manner
This two-day workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification and quickly painting “wet on wet” to create strong “painterly” paintings. The workshop will also discuss techniques to quickly transfer the important elements from a reference photo to the canvas, creating an artistic and personal interpretation rather than simply rendering a photograph.
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums, however proficiency in basic drawing is required. Participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of reference photos supplied by the instructor for their painting exercises.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON. Participants supply their own art supplies and equipment. For a registration form and suggested supply list, CLICK HERE.
“Words of Wisdom” Card Deck Workshop with Marcy Stone
In this class you will create your very own deck of inspirational wisdom cards, with key words/phrases that speak specifically to you!!
I find that collage unlocks our intuitive nature and allows themes, symbols, and messages to arise in our lives. It can serve as a playground for exploring imagery and juxtaposition, but it can also stir our imagination, prompting new ideas, concepts, and styles.
The best part of collage is that EVERYONE can do it! No need for drawing or painting experience. We will be using things like collage images, lace, old magazines, etc. to begin this journey of creating your very own deck of daily wisdoms!
I hope you will enjoy this magically inspired process.
All supplies are supplied for this class.
Who is this workshop for?
Teens and adults
A fun way to spend time with family and friends or a wonderful team building or corporate event.
Fee - $75 per person
Upcoming Dates: February 20th, March 20th, April 17th, May 22nd, June 19th, July 17th.
Registering in advance is required. Please click the button above to purchase your space for this super fun experience!
Lancaster City Art & Coffee Crawl
2025 Lancaster City Art & Coffee Crawl!
Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM as the Lancaster City Art Collective presents the annual Art & Coffee Crawl! This exciting event offers an opportunity to experience the creativity and vibrancy of Lancaster’s art scene while enjoying some of the city’s best coffee, sweet treats, and perhaps a glass of champagne at select locations.
Lancaster Art Vault will be partnering with the new Deposit Cafe located adjacent to Lancaster Art Vault and will be serving coffee and sweet treats!
As you stroll through the heart of downtown Lancaster, visit a variety of local galleries and art destinations, each hosting fresh exhibits and captivating works by talented regional artists. The Art & Coffee Crawl is the perfect way to escape the winter chill, embrace the season's creative energy, and discover something new.
Explore a curated collection of art from Lancaster's finest artists.Sip your favorite coffee or indulge in a glass of bubbly.Savor delightful sweet treats along the way.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, a coffee lover, or simply looking for a fun winter outing, the Art & Coffee Crawl promises to warm your heart and inspire your creativity.
Don't miss out—mark your calendars now!
Gilded Treasures: A Renie B Pop-Up
Celebrate the season of giving with Gilded Treasures, a Renie B Pop-Up opening December 6 at Lancaster Art Vault. This enchanting event showcases handcrafted jewelry by Renie Beidleman, alongside exquisite one-of-a-kind silk kimonos and custom hats by Freckled Feather.
Perfect for holiday gifting or a personal indulgence, these artisanal creations combine timeless elegance with modern flair. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to discover truly unique treasures!
All that Glitters
Join us for All That Glitters, a dazzling celebration of the season through the artistic visions of the Lancaster Art Vault Resident Artists. Opening on December 6, this festive exhibition captures the magic, warmth, and sparkle of the holidays with a diverse collection of works that reflect the beauty and wonder of the season.
From shimmering textures to luminous colors, each piece embodies the spirit of celebration, inviting visitors to explore the many ways light, joy, and creativity shine during this special time of year. Discover paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and more—all created by our talented resident artists who bring their unique perspectives to this enchanting showcase.
Whether you're seeking inspiration or looking to embrace the holiday spirit, All That Glitters is the perfect destination to celebrate art and the season with family and friends.
Don’t miss this radiant exhibition at the Lancaster Art Vault—where art truly sparkles!
Small Business Saturday Artisan Market
Join us for a delightful holiday shopping experience at the Lancaster Art Vault’s Holiday Artisan Market, happening on Small Business Saturday, November 30th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Celebrate the spirit of the season and support local artisans by browsing a curated selection of handcrafted treasures perfect for holiday gifting.
Whether you’re seeking thoughtful gifts for loved ones or a special treat for yourself, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to shop small and support local businesses. Enjoy festive music, seasonal refreshments, and the vibrant atmosphere as you find perfect one-of-a-kind treasures. Connect with makers, learn about their craft, and take home pieces that are as unique as those you’re gifting.
Don’t miss this chance to make your holiday season special by supporting local talent at the Lancaster Art Vault’s Holiday Artisan Market.
Holiday Artisan Wreath Market
Dear Lancaster Artists,
Celebrate the season and support a great cause by participating in the Artisan Wreath Market! In collaboration with Lancaster City Alliance, Gallery Grow, Fig Industries, and Lancaster Art Vault, we invite you to design unique holiday wreaths to raise funds for the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition.
Event Details:
What: Artisan Wreath Market featuring undecorated and artist-decorated wreaths for sale.
When: Black Friday & Small Business Saturday, November 29-30, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Where: Outside Lancaster Art Vault, 100 North Queen Street.
How to Participate:
Purchase a Wreath: Artists can pick up undecorated wreaths for $10 at Gallery Grow, 150 N. Prince Street, from November 14-16.
Design and Decorate: Create a festive, unique wreath to showcase your artistic style.
Drop Off: Return your decorated wreath to Gallery Grow by November 21-23. Each wreath will be sold for $95, with 85% of proceeds going to the artist and 15% donated to the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition.
Market Day: On November 29-30, Gallery Grow and Lancaster City Alliance will handle the setup for wreath sales outside the Lancaster Art Vault.
Pick Up Unsold Wreaths: Any unsold wreaths can be retrieved from Gallery Grow starting December 1.
Artist Payment: Payments for sold wreaths will be issued by December 16.
Additional Info:
Please label your wreath with your name and email.
Any questions can be directed to Victoria at Info@LancasterArtVault.com.
Let’s make this holiday season memorable by bringing art, cheer, and community support together
Sound Meditation and Artist Talk with Guest Artist Diann Cardello
Join us on Thursday, November 14th, at 6:00 PM for a unique and transformative event featuring guest artist Diann Cardello at the Lancaster Art Vault. The evening will begin with a sound meditation led by Diann, incorporating her skills in Reiki and Sound Therapy to help participants tap into a deep state of relaxation and connection. This meditative experience will create a peaceful space for attendees to explore their own intuitive energies, much like the creative process Diann herself engages in when she paints.
Following the sound meditation, Diann will give a brief artist talk, where she will discuss her artistic journey and the meditative process that fuels her vibrant mixed media works.
As an award-winning artist and teacher, Diann's approach to painting is a deeply spiritual and personal practice each piece is an expression of an intimate conversation with the divine. Attendees will gain insight into how Diann translates the energy of life into color, texture, and light through her paintings.
This event promises to be both relaxing and inspiring, offering participants a chance to experience Diann's work on a deeper level. Tickets are $35, and space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Doors open at 5:30PM with Sound Meditation beginning at 6PM.
Artist Talk & Live Demonstration with Christiane David
Normandy and the 150 Year Anniversary of the Impressionist Movement with Christiane David - Join Christiane David as she shares her recent travels and explores how the picturesque region of Normandy, which inspired icons like Monet and Renoir, continues to influence contemporary art. Through her unique perspective and live demonstration, David honors 150 years of Impressionism while infusing it with modern interpretation and flair. Free Event.
GREGORY SCOTT PRESENTS "URBAN ALPHABET": ARTIST TALK AND RECEPTION
Artist Talk, Book Signing and Reception
Join us for an exciting evening with Gregory J. Scott, the acclaimed author of Urban Legend, as he presents his latest work, Urban Alphabet. This new book focuses on the architectural legacy of C. Emlen Urban, the renowned architect who shaped the visual landscape of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Urban Alphabet celebrates the beauty of Urban's designs through typography and photographs. Scott produced an illustrated dictionary that explores the visual and historical significance of Urban's iconic structures, showcasing their unique features and contributions to Lancaster's architectural identity.
During the artist talk, Scott will discuss his journey in documenting and interpreting C. Emlen Urban's work, diving into the inspiration behind the book and the process of capturing these architectural gems. After the talk, Scott will be available for a book signing, allowing attendees to engage with the author personally. A reception will follow, providing an opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow architecture, art, and history enthusiasts.
Don't miss this chance to celebrate the legacy of C. Emlen Urban through the lens of Gregory J. Scott's Urban Alphabet.
November & December Gallery Wall Artists: Julio Cesar Cepeda Durque, Elizabeth A. Pituch, Diann Cardello, and Summre Inama-Patricella
Our Gallery Wall Artists bring together diverse artistic expressions, each resonating with a unique voice and deeply personal vision.
Julio Cesar Cepeda Durque’s series, Comfabulation, reveals the complexity of Cuban life through expressive drawings that layer social critique with symbolic imagery. His use of recurring motifs, such as the turtle, captures the stagnation and resilience of his homeland. Through stark depictions of isolation, forced migration, and control, Julio Cesar explores themes of identity, resilience, and the cost of freedom, shedding light on the realities faced by the Cuban people.
Elizabeth A. Pituch captures fleeting moments that evoke a “heartbeat of heaven” through her deeply reflective paintings. Using color, form, and movement, her works convey a sense of both the extraordinary and the everyday, hinting at something greater than ourselves. Elizabeth draws on her life experiences and meditative practices, hoping to evoke a sense of peace, wonder, and shared humanity in each viewer.
Diann Cardello’s vibrant mixed-media creations pulse with energy, light, and texture. Her work is an intuitive exploration, guided by her experiences with Reiki and Sound Therapy. In her hands, painting becomes a meditative journaling practice—a visual record of her inner life. Diann’s pieces, which have been displayed in galleries and juried shows, invite viewers to witness the intimate conversation between the artist and the divine.
Summre Inama-Patricella’s ceramic works celebrate the tactile beauty of clay, inspired by her love for nature and her background in graphic design. Each piece combines the raw, earthy qualities of her materials with glossy, intricate glazes, creating a dialogue between form and function. Summre’s ceramics are not merely objects; they are expressions of her connection to the natural world and her journey as an artist.
This exhibition offers a profound journey through themes of identity, connection, and transformation. Come and witness how these artists translate personal experiences into powerful visual narratives that echo with emotion and insight.
Christiane David Presents "Impressionist Celebration: Plein Air Visions"
Lancaster Art Vault celebrates 150 Years of the Impressionist Movement with Christiane David.
In 1874, a revolutionary moment in art history took place in the Paris studio of Nadar. Thirty-one trailblazing artists, including Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Sisley, and Cezanne, united to present their work in an independent exhibition—an audacious response to their rejection by the official Paris Salon. This event marked the birth of Impressionism, a movement that forever changed the art world.
Driven by a desire to break free from the constraints of academic studio painting, these artists began to explore new avenues of expression. Embracing the latest innovations, such as portable oil paints, they ventured outdoors to capture spontaneous “on-the-spot” impressions of everyday life. Through their use of delicate, visible brushstrokes, unusual visual angles and unique perspectives, they depicted movement and the passage of time through the changing qualities of light. Through these new technologies and advancements, they earned their title as the Masters of Light.
Christiane David retraced the steps of these iconic pioneers, visiting those iconic landmarks of the impressionist movement. Her journey through Normandy wasv filled with painting, sketching, and visiting exhibitions at landmarks central to the Impressionist legacy. The adventure also included stops in Bruges, Ghent, and Brussels, where they will gather inspiration and treasures.
In this exhibit, Christiane David showcases the fruits of this creative pilgrimage at the Lancaster Art Vault. The exhibition features many of her Plein Air artworks created during this trip, as well as earlier pieces, photographs, and live demonstrations.
We warmly invite you to view this extraordinary celebration of Impressionism and artistic exploration by Christiane David.
EMBODIED EMOTIONS: CELEBRATING THE HUMAN FORM
The Lancaster Art Vault proudly presents Embodied Emotions: Celebrating the Human Form, an evocative exhibition that explores the vast spectrum of human emotions through the lens of the human body. This diverse collection brings together the work of both established and emerging artists, each offering their own interpretation of how the body expresses feelings, from the subtle to the intense.
From sculptural works to vivid paintings, Embodied Emotions is a celebration of artistic interpretations that honor the body's role as a vessel of human experience. This exhibition is a testament to the power of art to express and communicate our deepest feelings.
The Ekphrastic Experience with Lancaster City's Poet Laureate, Dana Kinsey
FRREE EVENT! Join Lancaster City’s Poet Laureate, Dana Kinsey, and local Creative Writers and Poets as they perform their ekphrastc writing piece in the galleries. Meet the artists & writers, & enjoy light refreshments.
Biospheres By Peter Stevenson
Peter Stevenson Is a fine artist and illustrator. Before attending University ot Maryland as a fine art major, Stevenson's early childhood was spent in the rural farmlands just beyond the highly influential Brandywine Valley. He has lived and worked in various markets, including Washington. D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City, where he is a member of New York Society of Illustrators.
Now having returned to the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania, he is re-exploring the region and allowing his impressions of it to influence a new collection of thematic paintings. Once described as "Where Rothko meets Wyeth", the collection, titled Biospheres focuses on the place where land and sky meet, and rural life happens. The intentional contrast of two juxtaposed colors, implying earth and sky, offers a simple abstract scene that is set for a meeting point. It's at this intersection the horizon line, where the buzzing, humming flurry of life and human emotion can be felt, sensed and imagined.
RHythmic Impressions
Celebrate the vibrant works of Tim Ellis, Al Moretti, Dane Tilghman, and sculptor Aubrey Maurer. This exhibition brings together an extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures that capture the essence and soul of jazz, roots, and blues music.
Tim Ellis, Al Moretti, and Dane Tilghman are renowned for their captivating paintings that depict the icons and atmosphere of jazz, roots, and blues music. Their work showcases the deep emotional connections and historical significance of these musical genres through dynamic compositions, vivid colors, and expressive brushstrokes.
Sculptor Aubrey Maurer complements these paintings with stunning abstract ceramic sculptures. Hand-built from unglazed stoneware, her work fuses organic and abstract elements to convey solid physicality and earthy elegance. Inspired by nature, organic forms, and modernist design, Aubrey's sculptures highlight the beauty of imperfection and our innate kinship with the natural environment.
Red Rose Run
The Red Rose Run returns to Lancaster on June 1, 2024! Now in its 48th year, this 5-mile race through Lancaster City and County Park brings over a thousand runners to Lancaster City. The Red Rose Run also includes a kids fun run and wheelchair race.
First Friday in Lancaster City
Lancaster City’s monthly celebration of arts and culture!
Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture. Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.
First Friday in Lancaster City
Lancaster City’s monthly celebration of arts and culture!
Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture. Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.
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Watercolor for Beginners
At Lancaster Art Vault, our watercolor painting classes cater to beginners seeking to explore their creativity through this beautiful medium. Led by skilled instructors with a passion for nurturing artistic growth, these classes provide a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals new to watercolor painting. Students will learn foundational techniques, color theory, brush handling, and composition to build a strong artistic foundation. Our classes encourage experimentation and self-expression, helping beginners develop confidence and skills to create their own unique watercolor masterpieces. Join us at Lancaster Art Vault and unleash your creativity with our engaging watercolor painting classes tailored for beginners.