Within this context, PCCA nurtures the creative spirit in adults and children, supports artists and celebrates their successes, enhances the local economy, implements arts education initiatives in seven counties, and brings vitality to Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Sign up for this beginner’s workshop on July 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to explore how to bridge the worlds between intuition and self-expression through abstract painting. Work with various mediums with a focus on acrylic painting and become acquainted with your creative intuition. Give us a call at 717-567-7023 to sign up!
View this pairing of local artwork by acrylic landscape painter Valerie Moyer and basket weaver Teena Beutel. Both artists’ styles echo the traditions and landscapes found in Perry County.
july
14jul - 5augAll DayWeaving Through the Countryside(All Day) PCCA Gallery
Weaving Through the Countryside, featuring acrylic landscape paintings by Valerie Moyer and basket weavings by Teena Beutel at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport. Exhibition runs through August 5.
Weaving Through the Countryside, featuring acrylic landscape paintings by Valerie Moyer and basket weavings by Teena Beutel at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport. Exhibition runs through August 5.
July 14 (Friday) - August 5 (Saturday)
PCCA Gallery
One S. Second Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 FROM 9:00AM-4:00PM PAINTING: Intro to Expressive Abstract Painting This workshop is a beginners’ comprehensive exploration of bridging the worlds between intuition and self-expression through abstract painting techniques. Work with
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This workshop is a beginners’ comprehensive exploration of bridging the worlds between intuition and self-expression through abstract painting techniques. Work with various art mediums with a focus on acrylic painting, become acquainted with your creative intuition and learn how to use that intuition in a fun and rewarding way to self-express with paint and canvas. Students will also learn methods to navigate through creative blocks and to feel more confident in their own creative processes.
Loretta St. John | Saturday | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 29 | Landis House
Fee: $200 ($180 members)
Please register by July 14 | Limited to 6 students
Please complete registration and submit payment.
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
July 31 - August 4 Summer Art Camp Students in grades 1-6 can take part in an artistic week of fun to keep their minds active and the creaive juices flowing during
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Students in grades 1-6 can take part in an artistic week of fun to keep their minds active and the creaive juices flowing during summer break. Students will enjoy paniting with Wendy Heimbaugh, music with Mycenea Worley, video with Michele Comp, poetry with Lynne Reeder and theater with Gamut Theatre Group.
Summer Art Camp is now filled. Give us a call at 717-567-7023 to be added to the waiting list.
Landis House
Fee: $45 per student
Please register by July 1
July 31 (Monday) 9:00 am - August 4 (Friday) 3:00 pm
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
august
14jul - 5augAll DayWeaving Through the Countryside(All Day) PCCA Gallery
Weaving Through the Countryside, featuring acrylic landscape paintings by Valerie Moyer and basket weavings by Teena Beutel at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport. Exhibition runs through August 5.
Weaving Through the Countryside, featuring acrylic landscape paintings by Valerie Moyer and basket weavings by Teena Beutel at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport. Exhibition runs through August 5.
July 14 (Friday) - August 5 (Saturday)
PCCA Gallery
One S. Second Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
July 31 - August 4 Summer Art Camp Students in grades 1-6 can take part in an artistic week of fun to keep their minds active and the creaive juices flowing during
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Students in grades 1-6 can take part in an artistic week of fun to keep their minds active and the creaive juices flowing during summer break. Students will enjoy paniting with Wendy Heimbaugh, music with Mycenea Worley, video with Michele Comp, poetry with Lynne Reeder and theater with Gamut Theatre Group.
Summer Art Camp is now filled. Give us a call at 717-567-7023 to be added to the waiting list.
Landis House
Fee: $45 per student
Please register by July 1
July 31 (Monday) 9:00 am - August 4 (Friday) 3:00 pm
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
1augAll DayEntry Deadline: PCCA Volunteers(All Day: tuesday)
We want to see our hardworking volunteers flex their creative muscles for a special PCCA Volunteers exhibition! Submissions must be created by those who have volunteered for PCCA since January
We want to see our hardworking volunteers flex their creative muscles for a special PCCA Volunteers exhibition! Submissions must be created by those who have volunteered for PCCA since January 2016. The exhibition will run August 11 – September 2 at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second St., Newport, with the opening reception scheduled for August 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
All Day (Tuesday)
5aug1:00 pm- 4:00 pmDrop-in Art1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Landis House - Creative Commons
First Saturday at Landis House, 67 N. 4th Street, Newport. Bring the kids to Landis House for Free Drop-in Art to create woodermelons, a bubble painting and homemade flubber. View
First Saturday at Landis House, 67 N. 4th Street, Newport. Bring the kids to Landis House for Free Drop-in Art to create woodermelons, a bubble painting and homemade flubber. View the Landis Collection and the current exhibition, and tour the historic mansion. Free and open to the public.
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
11aug - 4novAll DayEnhanced Thrift Art Exhibition(All Day) Landis House - Creative Commons
“Enhanced Thrift Art” Exhibition at Landis House, 67 N. Fourth St., Newport. Enjoy this fun exhibition of salvaged thrift store art or attic finds that have received creative makeovers by
“Enhanced Thrift Art” Exhibition at Landis House, 67 N. Fourth St., Newport. Enjoy this fun exhibition of salvaged thrift store art or attic finds that have received creative makeovers by our participating artists.
August 11 (Friday) - November 4 (Saturday)
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
11aug - 2sepAll DayPCCA Volunteers(All Day) PCCA Gallery
PCCA Volunteers, featuring the creative endeavors of Perry County Council of the Arts' hardworking volunteers, at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport. Exhibition runs through September 2. Join us for the
PCCA Volunteers, featuring the creative endeavors of Perry County Council of the Arts’ hardworking volunteers, at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport. Exhibition runs through September 2. Join us for the opening reception on August 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
August 11 (Friday) - September 2 (Saturday)
PCCA Gallery
One S. Second Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
“Enhanced Thrift Art” Exhibition at Landis House, 67 N. Fourth St., Newport. Enjoy this fun exhibition of salvaged thrift store art or attic finds that have received creative makeovers by
“Enhanced Thrift Art” Exhibition at Landis House, 67 N. Fourth St., Newport. Enjoy this fun exhibition of salvaged thrift store art or attic finds that have received creative makeovers by our participating artists. This exhibition runs through November 4.
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
11aug6:00 pm- 8:30 pmOpening Reception: PCCA Volunteers6:00 pm - 8:30 pm PCCA Gallery
PCCA Volunteers Opening Reception, featuring the creative endeavors of Perry County Council of the Arts' hardworking volunteers, at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport, through July 8.
PCCA Volunteers Opening Reception, featuring the creative endeavors of Perry County Council of the Arts’ hardworking volunteers, at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport, through July 8.
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
PCCA Gallery
One S. Second Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
We are bringing Drop-in Art to the Perry County Fair! Swing by our fair booth with the whole family on August 15, 18 and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
We are bringing Drop-in Art to the Perry County Fair! Swing by our fair booth with the whole family on August 15, 18 and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. to make free projects to take home: a dream catcher and corner critter bookmark.
15 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 19 (Saturday) 8:00 pm
Perry County Community Fair
248 Fairground Rd, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
16aug6:00 pm- 8:00 pmPerry County Camera Club6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Newport Public Library
Perry County Camera Club meets monthly in the lower level of the Newport Public Library. Free and open to the public. All experience levels welcome. For more details, contact PCCA at
Perry County Camera Club meets monthly in the lower level of the Newport Public Library. Free and open to the public. All experience levels welcome. For more details, contact PCCA at 717-567-7023.
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newport Public Library
316 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 FROM 9:00AM-12:00PM BEGINNING BASKETRY: Berry Basket Students will learn basic basket making skills by constructing a berry basket using imported reed. Color options are available. All supplies will be provided.
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Students will learn basic basket making skills by constructing a berry basket using imported reed. Color options are available. All supplies will be provided. Please bring a water bottle.
Teena Beutel | Saturday | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 19 | Landis House | Ages 12 and up
Fee: $45 ($40.50 members)
Please register by August 11 | Limited to 6 students
Please complete registration and submit payment.
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
Get published! A Novel Idea 102 is a year-long class focusing on the business of becoming a successful author. Our faculty members, who have published more than 45 novels in
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Get published! A Novel Idea 102 is a year-long class focusing on the business of becoming a successful author. Our faculty members, who have published more than 45 novels in the genres of romance, horror, thriller, fantasy and young adult, share lessons learned over decades in the novel-writing biz.
Third Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
September 17, 2016 – September 16, 2017 (No Class January 21)
Ages 18 & up | Landis House
Maximum 20 students
$250 for this 12-month workshop, or $30 per session depending on space. Non-refundable deposit of $100 secures space; with remainder due on September 1.
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
22aug6:30 pmCoffeehouse Open Mic6:30 pm Buddy Boy Winery & Vineyard
Coffeehouse welcomes poets, musicians and storytellers to perform their original works before an attentive audience. Call 717-567-7023 for details or to sign up to perform.
Coffeehouse welcomes poets, musicians and storytellers to perform their original works before an attentive audience. Call 717-567-7023 for details or to sign up to perform.
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm
Buddy Boy Winery & Vineyard
111 Barnett Drive, Duncannon, PA 17020
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
Annual Juried Exhibition includes $2,000 in cash prizes and runs from November 10, 2017 through January 19, 2018 at Landis House. Entries are due by August 26, 2017. More details coming
Annual Juried Exhibition includes $2,000 in cash prizes and runs from November 10, 2017 through January 19, 2018 at Landis House. Entries are due by August 26, 2017.
More details coming soon.
All Day (Thursday)
Landis House - Creative Commons
67 N. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074
Perry County Council of the Arts717-567-7023
31augAll DayRSVP Deadline: Artisan Marketplace of Perry County(All Day: thursday)
Display and sell your artwork and handmade goods within this special marketplace that takes over our exhibition space each year for the holidays! This annual holiday marketplace offers locally made
Display and sell your artwork and handmade goods within this special marketplace that takes over our exhibition space each year for the holidays! This annual holiday marketplace offers locally made fine art and handcrafted items by emerging and professional artists, which make perfect one-of-a-kind gifts. All works will be juried.
Artisan Marketplace will be on display from October 13 – January 6, 2018.
All Day (Thursday)
PCCA will soon unveil some exciting community art. Newport Veterans Mural and Updated Quilt Barn Trail – coming soon!