First Friday York - 9/5

Have you ever been to York's First Friday and participated in the arts move in the city? Well, lets do it on September 5th!

The thought here is that we'll meet up in front of the White Rose Bar and Grill on the (Beaver Street side of the building) at 6pm. From there, we can do whatever! Grab dinner, visit the galleries and boutiques. I just want to ...flood York with the presence of the Lord in and through us! And enjoy being together and looking at art, supporting what God is doing in the city of York through the arts and creativity.

There are many places to park. I like to park in the garage on Philly in the block between Beaver and George. There is a smaller parking lot across from White Rose. There is also on-street parking (I don't do parallel parking! lol) OR travel on Philly over the river and park in the Comcast lot in the right.

If you have any questions, please let me know! droe@lwccyork.com or 717-755-0089 x126. Please let me know if you plan to join us so we can keep an eye out for you!

Be in joy!
deAnn

The George Street Artists

My friend, Clifton Kern, sent me this video of The George Street Artists. Yes, York's George Street. It's awesome! York is really moving toward the arts and renewing the downtown area through local home-grown creativity. I believe you'll be inspired and encouraged through this 22 minute video to visit and support the arts in York City. I know I am.

Joy and peace, deAnn

Lancaster ArtWalk

The Lancaster ArtWalk is Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9. Over 30 downtown and area galleries collaborate twice a year for a two-day contemplative tour of what the arts community has to offer. Click here for all the details.

What a nice way to spend a fall weekend...

grace & peace ~ deAnn

Photo Walk - Lancaster

Many of you have joined Andy with Visual Realia on previous Photo Walks in York and Hanover. Now, he's leading a Photo Walk in downtown historical Lancaster on Saturday, May 21. If you love the history of our old cities and the unique architecture that fill them, you don't want to miss any Photo Walk with Visual Realia! Andy is awesome and you'll learn so much and get some fabulous photos for your collection or future gallery exhibit. I hope you can make it! Click the Visual Realia links above for more information.

Grace & peace,
deann

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to top national artists, the Festival will also introduce new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry and fine art.

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Timonium also features interactive demonstrations with master craftspeople. Many of the talented artists at the show will introduce visitors to how they create their art; demonstrations include wheel thrown pottery, wood turning and metal spinning. You won’t want to miss our new ironforging demonstration by Nick Vincent.

Hope to see you there!

grace & peace ~ deAnn

Plein Air Painting in Easton

 

Yeah, call me a geek…but because my last three cars have been Subaru's, I get the Subaru magazine, DRIVE. The October issue has a neat little story about Painting En Plein Air – In July, there is a festival in Easton, MD which is specifically for en plein air artists. I’d love to attend next year. (Not as an artist, but as one who walks around observing the art created by others.) We’ll drive our Subaru, of course. haha!

I hope you enjoy this article.

Grace & peace ~ deAnn

Writer's Eye @ YorkArts

Attention York Area Writers of All Ages!

"The Writer's Eye" Competition

Each year YorkArts holds a writing competition called The Writer’s Eye. This competition links the inspiration of writers to the creative vision of artists. This year, participants are invited to write a poem or short story in response to the artwork from the "In-Betweens” exhibit that runs Sept. 30 - Nov. 20, 2010.

The Writer's Eye competition begins Sept. 30 and runs until November 29, 2010. Visit...ors are invited to take a self-guided tour or schedule a guided tour of the exhibit. The competition is open to students in grades 4-12, college students, and adults. Entry forms should accompany submissions, download the form at http://www.yorkarts.org/writers_eye.htm

Prizes will be awarded in the following age groups:
Category 1: Grades 4, 5, 6
Category 2: Grades 7, 8, 9
Category 3: Grades 10, 11, 12
Category 4: College and Adult


1st Prize: in each category is a $50 gift card
2nd Prize: in each category is a $25 gift card
3rd Prize: in each category is a $10 gift card

Additionally, all participants will receive ribbons, and the winning works are also published in The Writer's Eye booklet. Deadline for entries is 5:00 on Nov 29, 2010. An awards ceremony will be held at YorkArts on Feb 4, 2011.

For more information and downloadable entry form go to http://www.yorkarts.org/writers_eye.htm

Happy Writing! deAnn

Looking for Something to do This Weekend?

Looking for something inspiring to do this weekend, the first weekend in October? Well, head on down to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The famed Sugarloaf Crafts Festival is Friday & Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5. Kids under 12 are free and parking is free. No need to fear raindrops as this event is indoors. Tickets are reasonable too: $9 at the door or order them online at $7 each. Click here for all the details.

There will be interactive demonstrations which include wheel thrown pottery, wood turning and metal spinning. There will be a special ironforging demo by Nick Vincent.

Sounds pretty darn cool. I hope you can make it!

Grace & peace on the creative journey ~ deAnn

Creative York

Creative York is a cooperative effort among York County's arts and culture orginaztions to connect creative people with opportunities for learning, sharing, and growing their talents and knowledge.

Click here for the Creative York Arts + Culture Guide as a .pdf. Check it out, good stuff happening in York!!!

Grace & peace, deAnn

Long's Park Art & Craft Festival This Weekend!

Gunther Weavings

Suzanne Crane Arts & Crafts Pottery

Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival Again Named Top Show in Country.


LANCASTER, PA -- Once again the Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival has been selected one of America’s leading fine art and craft shows. Art Fair SourceBook, the leading national rating organization, just announced that Long’s Park was ranked the No. 3 fine art show in the country and the No. 6 fine craft show.

The rankings are compiled by the Oregon-based Art Fair SourceBook, compiled from 2009 audit reports they received from art and craft show exhibitors who participated in more than 600 shows across the country. Rankings were based on net average revenue generated by these exhibitors.

“The ultimate test of our show is how much our guests like the exhibitors we’ve invited to Long’s Park,” explained 2009 Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival director Amy L. Marberger. “All four days of Labor Day weekend show our guests were voting with their wallets as they shopped Long’s Park. To have them support our exhibitors in such a big way means that our independent jurors knew their stuff and our dedicated volunteers
supported their work.”

The Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival will be held rain or shine Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6, 2010.

An estimated 1,000 artists from across the country are expected to vie to be a part of the 32nd annual show. From these applications independent jurors will help select 200 of the best of the best to exhibit.

Martin Insurance Company executive Amy Marberger has directed the Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival since 2006.

Approximately 20,000 guests from across the Mid-Atlantic region are expected to attend the 2010 Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival. The event has become a Labor Day weekend tradition since its founding in 1979 to help underwrite the free, 13-week Long’s Park Summer Music Series. The Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival is produced and sponsored annually by the Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation.

Long’s Park, a beautiful 80-acre, city-owned park at the Harrisburg Pike/Park City Center exit of Route 30, is located at 1441 Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

YorkFest!!

Don't forget about YorkFest today and tomorrow in downtown York. The weather this weekend is to be spectacular - plentiful sunshine and in the mid 80's. Can't beat that! For a schedule of events: click here.

Come on out and support the arts! Let's not let this quote ring true: "Art is dying because the need for art, the sensitivity and the love for it, is dying." Milan Kundera from Encounter 2010 through IAM.org

Grace & peace ~ deAnn

Upcoming Local Art Festivals

Red Lion Street Fair

WHEN: Saturday, August 14, 2010 (34th annual) - 9AM to 4PM

WHERE: Downtown Center Square of Red Lion PA (intersection of Routes 24 and 74) in York County, Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION: Over 150 local businesses and vendors set up stands to entertain, inform and offer unique treasures. Crafts, foods and art fill the streets of the downtown. Historical displays plus hot rods and dance performances are also planned. Balloon twisters, face painting clowns, and all day dunk tank (manned by PTC Youth Services.) Red Lion Tours and Travel provide a bus for free shuttle service between the parking at Red Lion Area Senior High School and the street fair all day. Lion Pharmacy and the Borough itself offer the use of the downtown Center Square and parking lot for the main-stage performances.

Vendors Wanted!

CONTACT: Sandy Mundis at "info @ rlaba.com" or 717-244-0886

WEBSITE: http://www.rlaba.com/.




Yorkfest Art Festival

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday - August 28 & 29, 2010 - Rain or shine.

Friday August 27, 2010 - Reception at York Arts Gallery 6PM to 8PM

Festival Hours: Saturday, 10AM to 5PM; Sunday 10AM to 4PM

WHERE: Streets of York PA - Pershing Avenue from Market to Philadelphia Street - along the Codorus River (surrounding the Colonial Courthouse) in historic downtown York PA.

DESCRIPTION: York's premier fine arts and music festival with more than 80 fine artists from all around the country, free family entertainment and hands-on arts activities, and a community jazz concert.

Participation in the Juried Exhibition is open to all artists and crafts persons. Fine art and fine craft in all mediums are acceptable. Entries must be original and completed within the past two years. Work should be of high quality and craftsmanship.

CONTACT: York City Recreation and Parks at 717-854-1587

Webpage with some information: www.yorkarts.org/yorkfest.htm.

Links to other Websites about York Pennsylvania:
Website: http://www.yorkcity.org/.



Annual Bridge Bust


WHEN: Annually - always held the first Saturday in October.

Saturday, October 2, 2010 (22nd annual) - 8AM to 4PM

WHERE: Veteran's Memorial Bridge joining Wrightsville PA and Columbia PA. (York County PA and Lancaster County PA.)

DESCRIPTION: Annual arts and crafts festival with more than 300 antiques, crafts, arts and food vendors plus entertainment held on the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (officially known as Veterans Memorial Bridge) joining Columbia and Wrightsville PA. Free shuttle services will be available. Proceeds from this event benefit the Susquehanna Valley Visitors Center. This is a very popular event and draws over 20,000 visitors. (There may be a waiting list for vendors. See Website for more information and vendor application.)

CONTACT: Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, 717-684-5249

WEBSITE: www.parivertowns.com/bridgebust.php.

Get out and enjoy all that local arts has to offer!
grace & peace ~ deAnn

Kick-Start Your Muse

YorkArts is offering the class, "Kick-Start Your Muse"
$65 • Wednesdays, September 1-Oct 6 • Morning Class: 10 AM - Noon or Evening Class: 6:30-8:30 PM


Instructor: Carol Clark Williams

This writing-intensive class is loaded with prompts, suggestions, and inspiration to get your poetic muse into action! The final two classes will employ poetry analysis and critique, culminating in a public reading of your own poems. Ages 18+
 
YorkArts is located at 10 North Beaver Street, York (717) 848-3200

Mt Gretna Outdoor Art Show

If you are lookig for something fun and inspiring to do on August 21 and 22, head on over to the Mt Gretna Outdoor Art Show. Maybe I'll see you there!




Grace & peace,

deAnn

York Area Arts

Check out the upcoming arts events happening in York, Pa. It's awesome to support the local arts! Go to Cultural Alliance of York County for more information.

Grace & peace ~ deAnn

Second Wind Pottery Open House

I bet you didn't know there is a cool potter that lives in Yoe, Pa! Jill Pellegrino is her name and she's having her annual Holiday Open House this weekend. See the post card above for dates and hours. It's totally worth a stop by. And maybe pick up a few unique one of a kind gifts for those on your list!

Grace & peace,
deAnn

York Art Association

Last night at the studio, Jutta mentioned the fabulous exhibit at York Art Association that happens to run only through Sunday, 11/22. The YAA website is not the greatest so I couldn't find any real info about it, however, I did find that the gallery hours are: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm and Sunday 2pm-4pm. They are closed on Saturday. So, if you are in the mood for looking at some nice art, head over before 4pm on Sunday.

If you interested in the YAA Nov/Dec newsletter, click here.

Enjoy the upcoming weekend!
Grace & peace,
deAnn

Give and Take Art Exhibit

Give and Take Exhibit
at York College of PA

Many of our artists, Melody Martin and Joanne Schiavone, will be participating in this very forward thinking art exhibit. Hope you can come out and support the local arts and our artists.

Here are the details:

Nov. 2-20, 2009
Cora Miller Gallery
Reception/Discussion: Nov. 2, 2009 at 7:00pm
Addressing Poverty through Art, Religion, and Politics
DeMeester Recital Hall - Wolf Hall"

Give and Take" is an interactive, living exhibition in which a group of artists have created works dealing with ideas such as meeting the needs of others and having one's own needs met, ridding oneself of excess, and addressing problems communally and individually. Visitors will be asked to participate in the life of the project as well. "Give and Take" is about cooperation and reciprocity.

On Saturday, November 20, the exhibition will officially conclude with a "Giving Thanks" Food and Clothing Drive to benefit our neighbors in need. The even runs from 10:00am-2:00pm in Wolf Hall. Refreshments will be served and guests are encouraged to bring clothing, food, and cash donations.

Art In Motion

I like to post local art events that happen in the York area. I just got a postcard from York Arts detailing the Arts In Motion event that's coming up the end of this month. It sounds pretty fun and interesting. Click the links to check it out.

It's aways great to support the local art scene. York is trying hard to have one! They just need people to show interest.

Grace & Peace ~ deAnn