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A delightful boutique setting showcasing local, regional
and national artists for art lovers and discriminating buyers.




On View in the Gallery.....

2008 Exhibits
(for more information, click exhibit title below or scroll down)


Discover more about exhibit artists!
Press Releases for all exhibits will now be available online.
See individual exhibits below for linked access.


All exhibits are featured in our bi-monthly newsletter, connection - click for articles!

 


True Companions:
Student Perspectives

 January 18-February 9
 

The Road Less Traveled:
Artists' Journeys

February 15-March 29
 

Eclectic Visions:
Drawings, Prints and Collages

April 4-May 17
 

Embarq Photo Contest
April 18-26
 
An Eye for Detail
May 22-July 3
Natural States
July 11-August 30
Essential Artistry
September 5-October 31
Miniature Art: 2008
November 6-January 10, 2009
 
 
 

 


CASHS art students L-R:
Minshi Chen, scratchboard;
Rachel Hess, pencil;
Ben Jones, scratchboard

True Companions: Student Perspectives
January 18-February 9

Meet-the-Artists Reception
Thursday, January 31, 4-6pm


Animal portraits by Chambersburg Area Senior High school honors art
students

 


 

The Road Less Traveled: Artists' Journeys

February 15-March 29

Opening Reception
Friday, February 15, 4:30-6:30pm

Paintings by local artists
Helen Leyh and Teresa Uccellini


 

 


 

Eclectic Visions: Drawings, Prints and Collages

April 4-May 17

Opening Reception
Friday
April 4  4:30-6:30
 

Precise pencil drawings, bold relief prints and abstract assemblages by Daryl Ewan, Ruth Jordan & Becky Myers

 


 

 

Embarq Yellow Pages Photo Contest

April 18-26

Winners Announcement Reception
April 18, 4:30-5:30pm

Photo entries from Franklin and Fulton County amateur and professional photographers; cash awards and winning photo receives publication on Embarq's Summer 2008 Yellow Pages cover.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: DEADLINE FEBRUARY 26
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 


 

 

An Eye for Detail: Paintings by LaVerne Hill & Linda Pedersen

May 22-July 3


Opening Reception
Thursday
May 22, 4:30-6:30
 

Acrylic and pastel landscapes and animals  

 


 

Natural States: Pastels by Mary Hickman & Sue Zacharius

July 11-August 30

Opening Reception
Friday, July 11, 4:30-6:30pm

Pastel landscapes and flowers

 

 


 

 

Essential Artistry: Paintings by Katrina Hoopes & Marti Yeager

September 5-October 31


Opening Reception
Friday September 5, 4:30-6:30
 

Drawings and paintings of landscape, figures and still life. 

 


 

Miniature Art: 2008

November 6-January 10, 2009

Opening Reception
TBD


Renowned juried miniature art representing diverse mediums

Call for Entries will be posted summer 2008

 

 


 



Directions
to the Council for the Arts Office and Gallery


From the North or South: Take Interstate 81 to Exit 16 (Route 30). Proceed West on Route 30 into Chambersburg. Make a left at the fountain onto Main Street. The Arts Council is at 159 S. Main Street (next to Main Street Deli).

From East or West: Take PA Turnpike to Carlisle, and take Route 81 South to Exit 16 (Route 30). Make a right turn onto Route 30 West towards Chambersburg. Make a left at the fountain onto Main Street. The Arts Council is at 159 S. Main Street (next to Main Street Deli).


 



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Office/Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am - 4pm / Saturday 10am - 2pm
 

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