Perry County Council of the Arts features several exhibitions throughout the year highlighting the works of one particular artist or theme. The public is invited to attend a special opening reception to mark the start of each exhibition.

Please note: We are not hosting exhibition receptions until further notice.

April 17-June 12 at PCCA Gallery

Rescheduled from 2020

Home Goods Show

Makeover your home or grab unique gifts like locally made home decor, artwork and functional pieces that are perfect for Spring decorating and gift giving.

Featured artwork by James Wheeler

April 2-30 at Italian Lake Park, Harrisburg

Art Uplifts

Enjoy an uplifting outdoor exhibition designed to safely engage and lift up the community during the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic. Take a walk at a local park and slip away from the stress and worry about current life as you enjoy encouraging artwork created by PCCA member artists, printed on durable outdoor signs, and displayed on walking trails. The outdoor exhibition continues online with a longer, immersive digital experience, where viewers can purchase the original works of art.

Featured artwork by Amanda Rife of Mosaic Montage

May 1-31 at Camp Hill Borough’s Willow Park along the Goddard Trail

Art Uplifts

Enjoy an uplifting outdoor exhibition designed to safely engage and lift up the community during the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic. Take a walk at a local park and slip away from the stress and worry about current life as you enjoy encouraging artwork created by PCCA member artists, printed on durable outdoor signs, and displayed on walking trails. The outdoor exhibition continues online with a longer, immersive digital experience, where viewers can purchase the original works of art.

Featured artwork by Biruta Hansen

June 2-30 at the PA State Capitol Building, East Wing Rotunda

Art on Tour @ the Capitol

Artwork created by PCCA members will be on display and for sale in a special Art on Tour exhibition in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building.

June 19-July 17 at PCCA Gallery

Director’s Choice Exhibition

PCCA hosts Director’s Choice, a selection of noteworthy student artwork from Youth Art Day 2021, held virtually and displayed online at perrycountyarts.org/youth-art-day. Most of the artwork will be for sale. Please consider supporting our talented youth by purchasing their works of art.

Featured artwork by Payce Smith-Robbins

August 2021

“The Light Princess” Outdoor Storybook Art Walk

Artists are invited to submit applications to be featured illustrators for “The Light Princess” outdoor art exhibition story walk for children, with plans for an interactive family event.

More details coming soon!

October 2 – January 15, 2022 at PCCA Gallery

Artisan Marketplace

Shop this special holiday exhibition, featuring locally made fine art and handcrafted items by emerging and professional artists, which make perfect one-of-a-kind gifts.

November 19 – January 29, 2022

7th Annual Juried Exhibition

Exceptional original artwork in a variety of media will be on display during PCCA’s 7th Annual Juried Exhibition. Cast your vote for your favorite piece of art to win the People’s Choice Award ~ in person or on our Facebook page!

February 13 – April 10, 2021 at PCCA Gallery

On and Off the Grid

Abstract works by Thom Kulp

In this colorful, geometric abstract exhibition, Thom Kulp explores the grid format as a viable means of artistic expression and a metaphor for the restrictions that people have faced during the covid-19 pandemic. While inspired by the grid work of artist Agnes Martin, Thom was also compelled to develop ideas which were not as strict in precise shape and style.

Walk Through Open House: March 20, 12-3 p.m.
Stop by to meet the artist! Masks and 6-feet social distancing required.

About the Artist

Like many artists, Thom Kulp has always engaged in some sort of creative endeavor. His journey began with crayons and pencils as a child and progressed to watercolors, oils, and acrylics later in life. Along the way, Thom has explored collage, collagraphy, encaustic, block printing, and mandala drawing. Some of his latest pieces venture into the 3-dimensional realm, but have not, yet, become true sculptures. They are more akin to bas-reliefs.

Thom studied painting and drawing at Harrisburg Area Community College with colorist painter Edith Socolow, who influenced him in the realm of abstract art. Color as subject matter became a revelation to him, and his current work is still highly influenced by this. After studying Experimental Mixed Media with Linda McCloskey for several years at the Art Association of Harrisburg (AAH), he took over that class and taught it for several years at AAH, as well as at the York Art Association in York, Pa.

In addition to studying with Linda, Thom has taken classes with Julie Yontz-Rupp, Phyllis Disher-Fredericks and Ron Schloyer. He has conducted various workshops in experimental mixed media, collagraph printing, mandala making, and painting in the style of Jackson Pollock. Currently, he teaches students in his home studio in Linglestown, Pa. Thom has participated in many local shows and won numerous awards for his art.

November 13 – January 22 at Veterans Memorial Building, 25 W. Main St., New Bloomfield

6th Annual Juried Exhibition

Original artwork in a variety of media is on display virtually during PCCA’s 6th Annual Juried Exhibition, with an opportunity to view the show at the Veterans Memorial Building. Cast your vote for your favorite piece of art to win the People’s Choice Award ~ in person or on our Facebook page!

The Veterans Memorial Building is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Congratulations to the 2020 Juried Exhibition Award Winners!

BEST IN SHOW

The Red Cane, oil painting by Alex Bellotti

“The Red Cane was inspired by an old Gentleman I knew some 20 years ago. I had taken a small a black and white photo of him, and forgot about it until I was going through some stuff while clearing out junk while quarantined, and I realized he needed to be painted. The painting took very little time, as he just came to life.”

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Consciousness Crashing Through, abstract painting by Gail Walden Coleman

“2020 has been a year of becoming aware! Events in my country @ poverty, social injustice, hatred to name a few have made it impossible to be blind, unaware, neutral.”

3D CATEGORY

1st Place: Green Colored Pencil Tree, Francis Ranck
2nd Place: Simple Elegance, Roberta Garlock
3rd Place: King of the Skies Spirit Vessel, Joyce Inderbitzin

OTHER MEDIA CATEGORY

1st Place: The Moroccan Guide by Karen Van Newhyzen
2nd Place: Barn, VII, Lynne Hoffman
3rd Place: Copper Waves, Gregg Silvis

PAINTING CATEGORY

1st Place: Black Throated Green Warbler, Jonathan Wert III
2nd Place: Essential Break, Chet Davis
3rd Place: Last Catch of the Day, Alex Bellotti

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL MEDIA CATEGORY

1st Place: Division, Louise Thomas
2nd Place: Angry Ocean, Russell Fry
3rd Place: Bee on Sunflower, Russell Fry

WATER MEDIA CATEGORY

1st Place: Cottontail on Alert, Hunter Metcalf
2nd Place: Heading in the Deep Blue, Deb Kreiger
3rd Place: Consciousness Crashing Through, Gail Walden Coleman

Enjoy local art at these locations on an ongoing basis

Buffalo Brew, Newport
Capital Joe, Harrisburg
Farmers Daughters Cafe, New Bloomfield
Pennian Bank, Newport
Perry County Chamber of Commerce, New Bloomfield
Sisson-Boyer Eyecare, Newport
Veterans Memorial Building, New Bloomfield

Exhibition promotion is made possible in part by a generous sponsorship from PPL.