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.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
June 2 – July 30
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 22 – October 24
Throughout Perry County
Perry County Bicentennial Mobile Museum
Get an up close and personal look at some of Perry County’s rich history in the Perry County Bicentennial Mobile Museum, known as “Faces of Perry County” – a collaboration of The Perry County Bicentennial Committee, Historical Society of Perry County, Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA), and The Perry Historians. PCCA is proud to have helped design and set up the mobile museum, along with Boy Scout Troup 64, Duncannon, who worked to transform a donated trailer from Heller’s Hardware & Rental.
TOUR SCHEDULE
June 22 – Summer Concert in Millerstown Community Park (Millerstown)
July 1-3 – New Bloomfield Fireman’s Carnival (New Bloomfield)
July 9 – Conococheague District Twilight Camp for Cub Scouts in Perry County 2021 (Shermans Dale)
July 10 – Discover Newport & Food Truck Festival (Newport)
July 22-24 – Ickesburg Lions and Fire Company Carnival (Ickesburg)
July 27 – Summer Concert in the Millerstown Community Park (Millerstown)
July 29-31 – Marysville Lions Club Carnival (Marysville)
August 3 – Duncannon Night Out (Duncannon)
August 17-21 – Perry County Community Fair (Newport)
September 11 – Fall Street Fair (New Bloomfield)
September 24-26 – Old Iron in the Grove (Shermans Dale)
October 2 – Canal Day (Newport)
October 8-10 – Sherman’s Valley Heritage Days (Blain)
October 16-17 – Old Fashioned Apple Festival (Little Buffalo State Park in Newport)
October 24 – Bicentennial Celebration and Plaza Dedication (Lynn Sheaffer Dum Memorial Park, Elliottsburg)
July 24 – September 18
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. Second Street, Newport
Art of a Pandemic
This timely exhibition is a group showing of artwork examining the challenges and isolation; reality adjustments; and new experiences of the last year of the covid-19 pandemic.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
September 20 – October 17
Little Buffalo State Park
October 18 – November 14
Millerstown Area Community Park
Art Uplifts
Uplifting artwork centered on the themes of inspiration, encouragement, hope, perseverance, etc., will be printed and displayed on durable outdoor yard signs along walking trails in several of our local parks to encourage and inspire our community during the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The outdoor exhibition continues online with a longer, immersive digital experience, where viewers may also purchase local art!
We continue to welcome submissions of uplifting and inspiring artwork created by local artists. Find Call for Art details here.
Pictured artwork by Evgeny Krayushkin, Zheka Art
October 2 – January 15
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. Second Street, Newport
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.
Featured artwork by (clockwise from top right) Gary Leitzel, Hyeyon Wilson, Toby Bouder, Janice Bailor, Francis Ranck, Birgit Hoppenjans, Lynn Fry, Becca Emerick, and (center) Jill Smith.
November 19 – January 29
Landis House, 67 N. Fourth Street, Newport
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!
Featured artwork by Chet Davis, Debra Kreiger and Gregg Silvis
PAST EXHIBITIONS
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
ART ON TOUR
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
SUPPORT
Exhibition promotion is made possible in part by a generous sponsorship from PPL.
CANCELLED
June 26 – September 26 at Landis House
Teaching Artists
This exhibition will feature artwork in a variety of media, created by Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA) rostered teaching artists, who provide creative classroom instruction in 10- to 20-day residencies in seven counties through PCCA’s Arts in Education partnership with Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
Featured artwork by Evgeny Krayushkin, Zheka Art
October 9 – 30 at Landis House
Arts for All
Explore an exhibition of artwork created in the Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties’ (CPARC) and Perry County Council of the Arts’ (PCCA) 6-week inclusive art classes for all ages and abilities, led by Tom Oakes. Select pieces from the classes will be highlighted in this exhibition open to the community.
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.
Find more details here.