Join us as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary during the Newport Food Truck Festival and Community Yard Sale! The Community Yard Sale kicks off at 7 a.m. with both residences and businesses participating. Starting at 9 a.m., join PCCA’s sidewalk chalk crew to (temporarily) decorate the sidewalks, starting in front of PCCA Gallery. Dress to get messy—chalk will be provided and parental supervision is required. Then from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Newport Planning Commission will host a Food Truck Festival on Penn Ave.

PCCA Gallery will offer a one-day only 15% off sale on our handmade items and artwork (some exclusions apply) during open hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to also join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. at Kauffman’s off of the Newport square to dedicate our latest historical mural and to learn about the newest local historical markers. Then, join us at PCCA gallery for birthday cake!

During open hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shop a 15 percent of sale at PCCA Gallery on applicable artwork and handmade goods. Visit “Discover Newport, PA” on Facebook for more details on the event.

Perry County Council of the Arts will dedicate its latest Arts-in-Education historical mural on July 8, as part of the Newport Food Truck Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday. The mural dedication event will take place at the site, at 105 Market Street in Newport, at 1 p.m. The short ceremony will include a citation in honor of PCCA’s 35^th anniversary, to be presented by Rep. Mark Keller, as well as a presentation on Newport’s most recently completed historical markers.

The Newport Veterans Mural is a co-creation of a Newport High School art class and visiting artist in residence Jon Laidacker of Philadelphia, with the support of art teacher Jessica Barlup and high school staff and administration. PCCA is an Arts-in-Education Partner of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Nearly 100 community members of all ages also helped paint the mural during Youth Art Day in 2017.

PCCA thanks the generous financial supporters of the Veterans Mural project—Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, VFW Post 34 of Newport, Newport American Legion Post 177, and The Lotus Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, on behalf of Meredith and Matthew Schuler.

The Newport Food Truck Festival and Community Yard Sale will kick off with yard sales beginning at 7 a.m., with both residences and businesses participating. Starting at 9 a.m., join PCCA’s sidewalk chalk crew to (temporarily) decorate the sidewalks, starting in front of PCCA Gallery. Dress to get messy—chalk will be provided and parental supervision is required. Then from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Newport Planning Commission will host a Food Truck Festival on Penn Ave.

During open hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shop a 15 percent of sale at PCCA Gallery on applicable artwork and handmade goods. Visit “Discover Newport, PA” on Facebook for more details on the event.

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.

Click here for more details about A Novel Idea.

You’ll need to peruse your local thrift store or your attic for this exhibition! The goal is to give neglected and abandoned art a makeover. You may draw on it, paint on it, collage on it, sew on it or cut it up. Make it your own! We are looking for two-dimensional and three-dimensional entries that include, but are not limited to pictures, sculptures, clothing or jewelry. This exhibition will run August 11 – November 4 at Landis House, 67 N. Fourth St., Newport, with the opening reception scheduled for August 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Entry guidelines are available on our website.

Download the official guidelines.

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 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.

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 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 – 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 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

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. 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.

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.

Click here for more details about A Novel Idea.

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.

Click here for more details about A Novel Idea.