Upcoming and Current Events
Step into the world of visual storytelling with our curated selection of current and upcoming exhibitions at Lancaster Art Vault. Discover thought-provoking works from local and regional artists across a variety of mediums, styles, and perspectives. Whether you're an avid art enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration, our exhibitions invite you to experience creativity in its many forms. Stay up to date with our latest shows and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts culture of our community.
Guest Artist Show - Color and Place
Color & Place is an exploration of how color shapes our understanding and experience of place—whether real, imagined, or abstract. Featuring the work of Laura Watt, Mimi Shapiro, Ellen Silberlicht, Jennifer Domal, Karen Schory and emerging artist, Joseph Roach, 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.Featuring a range of media including painting, photography, mixed media, and fiber art, Color & Place celebrates the power of color to define, distort, and transform our perception of the world.
Also featuring the work for the following selected artists: Ann Benton Yeager, Diann Cardello, Felicia Feemster, Jane Wolf, Jessica C. Oehme, Jordan Swartz, Kim Bricker, Kristin Whitbeck Lee, Lee Shannon, Leia Davliakos, Lindsey Cammauf, Louise Thomas, Marilyn Fox, Marlena Beiler, Morgan Scott, Nichole Madonna, Olivia Stoltzfus, Paul Engleheart, Sherrie Snyder, Steffany Minotti, Stone Stafford, Susan LePage, Terri Yacovelli, Tina Borchert, Tracy Lambros, Valerie R. Dillon.
Opens First Friday, April 4th through May 31st, 2025
Catching Ephemeral by Resident Artist, Sara Stichler
Resident Artist Sara Stichler presents “Catching Ephemeral: Through the Prisms of Paint and Poetry” at Lancaster Art Vault. Opens First Friday, April 4 through April 26th.
Ephemeral:adjective. i-‘fe-mə,-rəl. lasting for a very short time; fleeting
Capturing Ephemeralhighlights an attempt to stop time; to freeze and exalt fleeting moments of beauty. Paired with some of my favorite verses of poetry, I hope to share with the viewer the sense of wonder tinged with nostalgia that comes from knowing these moments have passed. What was once the reality of the present moment now exists only in the confines of memory and the colors on the canvas.
Nature is often my inspiration, and I work in watercolor and oils to evoke mood and sense of place. My artwork features places and subjects that are significant to me, ranging from my garden, to my hometown, to far-off places around the globe. Each painting represents a moment and a place that I seek to capture and recreate. I’m interested in sharing the moments I find beautiful, and endeavor to invite the viewer in, to reflect on the elusiveness of time, and to feel a sense of serenity.
Showing in the U Gallery - Cheryl Elmo, Marcy Stone, Ian McLaughlin and Paris Wyatt Llanso
Join us this spring at Lancaster Art Vault’s U Gallery for a vibrant group exhibition featuring the works of Cheryl Elmo, Marcy Stone, Ian McLaughlin, and Paris Wyatt Llanso. From expressive watercolor and mixed media to bold contemporary forms, each artist brings a unique perspective to the collection.
Opening First Friday, April 4, the show offers a dynamic exploration of color, texture, and storytelling—on view through May 31.
Don’t miss this fresh and eclectic showcase of regional talent.
Modern Mythos - by Resident Artist Kelby Weaver
Join Lancaster Art Vault and Resident Artist Kelby Weaver, whose vibrant, joy-filled paintings celebrate the emotional and physical act of painting itself for an Artist Talk on April 26th at 12 noon. Kelby will share insights into his current body of work focused on his connection and reinterpretation of myths, fables,and fairytales to make modern images that use the past to tell our stories today!
Free & open to the public!
"Immature Content" by Resident Artist Brad Maurer
"Immature Content" — A Solo Exhibition by Brad Maurer
First Friday, May 2nd – May 31st
Lancaster Art Vault is proud to present "Immature Content," a solo show by resident artist Brad Maurer, featuring a collection of cartoons drawn over the years that are sharp, silly, and unapologetically irreverent. With a style that’s as offbeat as it is clever, Brad invites viewers into a world of wry humor, unexpected insight, and the kind of honest absurdity that only a seasoned cartoonist can deliver.
Brad’s path to this point has been anything but ordinary. After studying art at Ohio State University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he detoured into bluegrass music and later earned a master’s degree in environmental engineering. Now retired from consulting and conservation work, Brad has returned full-time to his creative roots—and is thriving. His work focuses on cartooning, drawing, and body painting, blending technical skill with a deeply playful approach to art-making.
"Immature Content" is more than a laugh—it’s a peek into a life lived with curiosity and a willingness to embrace the unexpected. Brad was the cartoonist for Harrisburg Magazine from 2021–2023 and has shown his work at venues and events throughout the Harrisburg area, including the Odd Ones Bizarre at The Millworks, the Sip@Soma street festival, and the Harrisburg Flea. Before joining LAV, he was a member of the King’s Courtyard Artist Collective in York, PA, and continues to bring a vibrant energy to the Central PA art scene.
“Nature Magnified” by Resident Artist, melissa Zane
Nature Magnified is a collection of large-scale acrylic paintings that focus on the individual aspects of the natural world. This series enhances the design elements that make up their larger wholes by exploring color, texture, and light. Each piece takes on a life of its own from inception to unanticipated outcomes, depicting my unique interpretation of natural beauty.
Beyond showcasing the obvious, the sheer size of the subject matter encourages viewers to look deeper. Color guides the eye, inviting harmony and repetition or urging an examination of design beyond mere color. Texture contributes a sense of depth and complexity through high-relief ornamentation, intricate patterns, and my organic style. The incorporation of metallic and iridescent paints means that light transforms the viewer’s perception based on different angles and varying times of day, whether under natural or artificial light.
Overall, the series invites viewers on a fascinating journey of exploration that goes beyond the surface, encouraging a greater appreciation for nature and the small natural elements surrounding us.