This year’s Recycled Show, Dreamworld, will be on display April 4–29 at Kish Bank, Downtown State College. The opening reception was Friday, April 5, from 5:30–7:30pm during the State College’s Downtown First Friday events. Deadlines Entry forms are DUE, FRIDAY, MARCH 29 by NOON. Artwork will be needs to be dropped off at KISH BANK’s […]
Beginning Drawingwith instructor Bryar NigroTuesdays, 6:30–8:30pmApril 9–20 Join our newest instructor Bryar for a 4 week course in basic drawing techniques.
Bookbindingwith instructor Lisa BaumgartnerFriday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4; 1–4pm In this two day workshop, you will learn some basics of bookbinding, while creating your own, individually embellished mixed media journal. If you are a print maker or painter, this is your golden opportunity to use up some of those neglected or ‘reject’ prints/paintings […]
Exploring Oil Paintingwith instructor Marisa EichmanMondays 9am–12pm8 weeks: March 18 – May 6 Oil painting is forgiving, versatile, and fun! There are so many exciting things to learn about oil painting, that depending on where the class has interest, we’ll talk about brushstrokes, blending, layering, values, colors, edges, composition, underpainting, and glazing, supplies, exhibiting in […]
Sumi-e & Beyondwith instructor Jennifer KaneTuesdays, 1–4pm8 weeks: March 18 – May 7 Sumi-e ink painting is a zen practice of capturing the essence of an object or scene with simple beauty and elegance. You will learn traditional sumi-e ink brushwork techniques, then use them to create a contemporary work of art. Ceramicists who use […]
Colors of the Rainbow — Birdswith instructor Maggie ScotillaWednesdays, 1–4pmMarch 20 – May 8 (8 weeks) Program Description Join this collaborative class to learn proportion strategies, color choice, and techniques to add depth to your drawings and bring them to life. We will explore all varieties of our avian friends as well as plants and […]
Stained Glasswith instructor Ken PlattnerWednesdays, 6:30 – 9pm8 weeks: March 20 – May 8 For beginning and advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Advanced or repeat students will continue with previous or personal projects. Please contact Ken at 814-360-8571 (text only) with any […]
This year’s Figurative Show will be on display May 8 – 12 at the Art Alliance Gallery, 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA 16851, with an opening reception, Friday, May 10, from 6–8:30pm Show hours are:Wednesday, May 8 — 1:30 – 4pmThursday, May 9 — 11am – 4pmFriday, May 10 — 6 – 8:30pmSaturday, May 11 — […]
Fire & Fiber at the Kish Bank Expect More Store, 114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA Opening Reception is May 3rd 5:30-7pm Show runs, Thursday, May 2nd to Friday, May 31st Fire and Fiber is a collection of work that celebrates material, process, and creating. This exhibition features the work of the following artist working […]
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED Watercolor Paint Making WorkshopJune 1, 12–3pmwith instructor Sydney Turner Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own watercolors from start to finish? Or how watercolors become the beautiful vibrant and transparent paints they are? This is the workshop for you! You will gain hands-on experience making your […]
Lelaina Scott’s work will be up in May at the State College Downtown Improvement District office off of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on Fraser Street. About Lelaina:
Impressionistic Oil Painting Using the Palette Knifewith instructor Linda BorchTuesdays, 1-4pmMay 14 – June 4 (4 weeks) Impressionistic Oil Painting Using the Palette Knife, 4 sessions on Tuesdays, May 14-June 4, 1-4pm Come and have fun learning to paint with a palette knife. The textures and colors possible are a delight for the soul! Although […]
June 10–14, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Donna Lawrence Using a variety of media; paints, paper, found objects and more…this will be a week of exploring all the possibilities of circle art. Throughout the week, campers will be making work in the kids studio as well as stepping outside and creating circle art in nature as well.
June 10–14, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Lisa Turner Explore and make art using tessellations, number patterns like the golden rectangle and Fibonacci, fractals, tanagrams and MORE! Multi-media with drawing, collage and painting.
Acrylic Pour Painting Workshopwith instructor Marica TacconiSaturday, June 15, 1:30–4:30pm Please note this a new DATE 6/15/24This workshop will explore acrylic pouring, a technique that produces quick paintings with dramatic, contemporary results. We will cover different paint mixing and several ways of pouring the paint over the canvas. By the end of the workshop, you […]
Papermaking at the Penn State Library Conservation Centrewith Bill MinterJune 18 from 9–11:30am We are thrilled to collaborate with the Penn State Conservation Center, part of the Penn State Library System. Join senior conservator Bill Minter for this introduction to papermaking. Learn basic techniques and what tools you can use to make paper at home! […]
June 17–21, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Donna Lawrence Campers will create their own masterpieces using a variety of art techniques and styles of famous artists like Monet, Picasso, VanGogh and more!
June 17–21, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Julia Nelson Do you wish that everyday was a day to practice perfecting potions and working spells with wands? Whether you know a lot or a little doesn’t matter when it comes to sorting you into a house with a magic hat! Get ready to use clay, fibers, metals, and […]
Studio to Plein Air at Rhoneymeade Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22, 9:30am – 4pm with instructor Susan Nicholas Susan Nicholas will be teaching a two-day plein air workshop at Rhoneymeade, a peaceful, inspirational place to paint. This exceptional location has extensive options for subjects, ranging from old unique trees, gardens, historic structures, fields, and mountain vistas with Central […]
June 24–28, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Julia Nelson This is a week to explore all varieties of creating: clay sculptures, origami, expandable drawings and interactive art and comic strips!
June 24–29, 9am–12pmages 7–12with instructor Kathy Morro Wiggle your words and color your world! Explore many forms of creative writing and visual art, along with music, games and more. Be a poet with a paint palette and a sculptor with a story to tell!
Exploring Composition in Paintingwith Mark MessengerFridays, 9am–12pmJune 7 – June 28 Exploring Composition in Painting will introduce painting concepts to enhance one’s working with paint. Working on practices to leave the world behind and push some creativity into focus. Canvas preparation, working studies, thumbnails, brush, palette knives, textual applications of media will all be addressed. […]
June 24–28, 1–4pmages 13–16with instructor Kathy Morrow For writers who enjoy art, and artists who like to write! Create your narrative through poetry, painting, short stories, doodles, spoken word, collage and more. Practice your favorite forms of creative expression and challenge yourself to try something new.
June 24–28, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Liza Johnson This camp will explore the world of abstract art. Join us for a week of mixing it up with art materials to create amazing masterpieces.
Thank you to Centre LGBT+ and to everyone who participated! This show features artwork about inclusion and acceptance. The show will be up through June, PRIDE month, at the State College Municipal Building on South Allen Street, in State College, PA.
Beginning Drawingwith Bryar NigroMondays, 6:30–9pmJune 10 – July 1 Join Bryar for this 4 week short-course on the basics of drawing. Learn the basics of contour, shading, and all the techniques to build your skills.
The Members Show offers the opportunity for all Art Alliance members, regardless of their level of expertise, to show their work. The show will be split between June and July and held at KISH Bank Expect More Store on S. Allen St in State College. We look forward to this double annual show featuring the […]
July 1–5, 9am–12pm — Please note there is no class on 7/4ages 5–8with instructor Carrie Koch Join us for a week of creative art making centered around Red, White, and Blue.
July 1–5, 1–4pm — Please note there is no class on 7/4ages 7–11with instructor Lisa Turner Explore and make art using tessellations, number patterns like the golden rectangle and Fibonacci, fractals, tanagrams and MORE! Multi-media with drawing, collage and painting.
July 1–5, 1–4pm — Please note there is no class July 4ages 7–11with instructor Donna Lawrence Explore recycled/found objects by utilizing those materials to create materials that are generally considered trash and transform them into beautiful and meaningful art.
The Art of Digital Illustration for Beginners with Kara BallengerMondays, 6–9pm07/08–294 weeks Digital Illustration is an amazing achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries, and it is here to stay! A majority of professional art and animation studios expect their employees to be proficient in digital art, due to how quickly artists can complete pieces […]
Intermediate Drawingwith Bryar NigroTuesdays, 6:30–8:30pm06/18 – 08/13 Join Bryar for this 8 week course on animal drawing. From learning the basics of anatomy sketches to detailed shading techniques for realistic fur… this class will explore a variety of tips and techniques to create realistic animal drawings.
For beginning and advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work. Advanced or repeat students will continue with previous or personal projects. Please contact Ken at 814-360-8571 (text only) with any questions.
July 22–26, 9am–12pmages 7–12with instructor Adam Swartz From your imagination to the page and beyond! Create your own realistic or make-believe characters and bring them to life this week. Set the scene and tell their story through sequential drawing, animation, puppetry and theatre games.
Watercolor with Ink Workshopwith Austin Van Allen07/26 & 07/27, Friday & Saturday11am–3pm Join Austin Van Allen in this two- day workshop exploring the combination of vibrant liquid watercolors and delicate inkwork. Participants will learn and play with wet-on-wet painting techniques, thrown watercolor techniques, and calming ink pen drawing techniques. July 26th 11-3pm and July 27th […]
July 22–26, 1–4pmages 13–16with instructor Adam Swartz From your imagination to the page and beyond! Create your own realistic or make-believe characters and bring them to life this week. Set the scene and tell their story through sequential drawing, animation, puppetry and theatre games.