Adams County Arts Council

06/05/2026

Today is the day! 🖼️ Join us for the 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Adams County Arts Council!

Come see these pieces and more during First Friday! The opening reception begins at 4:30 pm, with awards announced at 6 pm. Then, join us from 7-9 pm for a Toast the Artists celebration and the JAE Committee Selection Exhibition.

06/04/2026

At ACAC, we've always believed everyone can benefit from the arts, and the science is there to back it up! A new study from University College London suggests that engaging with the arts is linked to slower biological aging. In fact, people who participate at least once a week may age 4% more slowly than those who don’t!

And it's never too late to start. We offer discounted senior memberships that reduce costs for classes, plus scholarships for low-income individuals 62+ that completely cover the cost of classes. Check out our website or call us for more information!

Regularly taking part in arts activities such as reading, listening to music or visiting a gallery or museum may slow the pace of biological aging, suggests a new study by University College London (UCL) researchers.

06/03/2026

Looking for a creative way to spend June? 🎨

Join us at ACAC for a variety of hands-on classes and workshops:

• Beginner/Intermediate Architectural Illustration with Cory Drake (June 6–27, 10 am-12 pm)
• Make a Bee, Honeycomb, or Lady Bug with Chris Parker (June 11, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm)
• Basic Beginner Crochet with Cathy Woodson (June 12–26, 6 pm-7 pm)
• Garden Bird Bath Workshop with Spencer Dofflemyer (June 17, 5 pm-8 pm)
• Paint a Tray with Spencer Dofflemyer (June 26, 5-8 pm)

Whether you're exploring a new hobby or building your skills, there's something for everyone!

For details and registration, visit adamsarts.org or call ACAC at 717-334-5006.

06/02/2026

ACAC is getting ready for the 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition! 🎨

This year’s exhibition will be held at the Arts Education Center, and preparations are underway to welcome our community and the talented artists whose work will be on display. Take a sneak peek at some of the pieces being installed for both the Juried Art Exhibition and the Juried Art Exhibition Committee Show!

Join us on Friday, June 5, to see even more incredible artwork and celebrate the talented artists in our community!

🖼️ Opening Reception – 4:30 PM
🏆 Awards Ceremony – 6:00 PM
🥂 Toast the Artists – 7:00–9:00 PM

06/01/2026

Take a look at the June 2026 schedule for Arts Oasis on Lincoln Square! Enjoy another month of local musicians in the heart of Gettysburg.

Thank you again to our season sponsors for making this possible: Guernsey Beat Records, J. William Warehime Foundation, Pennsylvania Creative Industries, and Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust.

05/30/2026

What a fantastic first month of Arts Oasis 2026!

Thank you to our performers, sponsors, and everyone who came out to support live, local music. Your support helps keep the arts thriving in our community.

Stay tuned for the June lineup, and we'll see you on the square through October!

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Lisa Cordiano who was nominated as a Window Keeper for PA Humanities statewide initiative, The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, in recognition of her work with The People Project.

This initiative celebrates Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities.

As former Executive Director of ACAC, Lisa created The People Project to invite community members to share their experiences and stories around meaningful themes. Through storytelling, art, and music, neighbors were able to learn more about one another’s backgrounds, histories, and shared experiences.

We are excited to share that Lisa will bring The People Project back in October 2026 — stay tuned for more updates!

New statewide initiative honors 25 inaugural Window Keepers and opens public nominations for America’s 250th anniversary PA Humanities today announced the launch of The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, a statewide initiative to recognize Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communit...

05/27/2026

Students got creative last week in Susan Henry’s Simple Chain Maille Bracelet class and Joh Ricci’s Coiled Basketry class! ✨

ACAC offers a wide variety of classes across many artistic mediums — explore upcoming classes at adamsarts.org.

05/26/2026

Join Adams County Arts Council for a Toast the Artists celebration on June 5 following the opening reception and awards ceremony of the 22nd Juried Art Exhibition! 🎨🥂

After the opening reception at 4:30 pm and the awards ceremony at 6 pm, join us for Toast the Artists from 7–9 pm! Enjoy live music by The Buzz Jones Band, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and the JAE Committee Selection Exhibition.

Take a look back at ACAC’s Juried Art Exhibition celebrations over the years—and join us in continuing the tradition of honoring local artists and their work!

RSVPing for Toast the Artists is preferred. RSVP on adamsarts.org!