Franklin County Art Alliance

Opportunities

 

 

The Adams County Arts Council’s Annual Juried Art Exhibition will be held June 1-21, 2024, with a reception on June 8th and delivery of work on May 19 & & 20. Artists may enter up to 3 works completed within the last 3 years. More than $2,000 in awards will be made. For complete details (not available as this goes to the printer) and an entry form, check ACAC’s website https://adamsarts.org or contact the Arts Council by email: aa@adamsarts.org or (717) 334-5006.

The Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project (TWEP) invites entries in its annual “Wildlife Art Show” at the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, 4881 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg. Entries from adult artists can be in any drawing or painting media no photography or computer graphics) and must feature natural landscape that does not include any man-made elements, or, a species of wildlife showing at least 50% of the animal. Prizes for adults will be $75 for 1st, $50 for second and $25 for third place winners. Entry deadline is 3 pm on Wednesday, April 3. Open hours will be Sunday April 7, from 2-4 pm. For further information and to arrange drop-off of art, please call Sheila at the Center, at 717-328-2126 or email: twepmail@gmail.com 

Menno Haven Exhibit Opportunity: Menno Haven Leisure Coordinator Lynette Clark would like to showcase local artists’ works on the exhibit wall in the Northgate building. The gallery wall consists of four 5’x8’ sections and is located near the front desk and mailbox area, providing frequent traffic. Artists are free to offer their art for sale. Sales will be handled by the artist and Menno Haven does not take a percentage. Contact Lynette Clark with any questions at 717-261-2337 ext. 6522 or Lynette.Clark@mennohaven.org.

Chambersburg’s artists’ co-op, The Foundry Art Market, now in its 8th year at 100 South Main Street, continues to welcome applications from new artists. Visit www.FoundryArtMarket.com Foundry Artist. Many are members of the Art Alliance who enjoy the networking and collaborative aspects of Foundry membership and having lots of their work in a gallery with a growing audience. The shop is a busy place, open Friday through Sunday 11 am-3 pm, with additional hours during holidays!

Fulton County Library, 227 N. 1st St., McConnellsburg, welcomes artists to display their work for month-long exhibits. Plans are also in the works for a July Miniature Art show. Contact April Leese at 717-485-5327 or aleese@fclspa.org for more information.

Chambersburg’s Coyle Library is open Mon.-Fri 9am-8:30pm & Sat. 9am-5pm, and exhibits there are now possible for 1, 2, or 3 months. Lou Cowles, who organizes the exhibits in the 2nd floor gallery area, is looking for artists interested in displaying their work. It’s a good space, with excellent lighting! Call Lou at 717-263-1054 or send her an email at lcowles@fclspa.org . Several months in 2024 are still available.

From Grove Family Library: “Opportunities abound to display your artwork at Grove Family Library in 2024. One great advantage to showing your work in a library is that many people will see it who are not inclined to go to a gallery, so the art gets exposure to a wider audience. If you have not seen our display space, it is located in the senior center, and is very welcoming. The months that are currently available for 2024 are July through December. You may call the library at 717-264-9663, extension 1207, or email me, crinehart@fclspa.org. Thank you. Carol Rinehart”