Location114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 HoursMon – Fri, 10am – 5pm, Sat, 9am – 12pm Photos to be featured at the Kish Bank Expect More Store include the fourteen winners of the State College Photo Club 2023 Youth Showcase. All the winners are high school students at State College Area High School. […]
Instructor is Lena Thynell This 4-week short course will focus on the Pennsylvania landscape in fall colors. It could be flowers, trees, streams, farms and more. You can bring your own photos if you want. Students should have a basic knowledge of watercolor painting. Supply requirements can be discussed with the instructor.
Instructor is Julia Nelson Are you looking for an opportunity to explore the art materials you work with? What does a calligraphy pen really do? What was it invented for? Can you use a 6B pencil for watercolor wash? When is it better to use a charcoal stick? Participants will be given a supply list […]
Opening reception is Oct 27, 7–9pm Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 12–4pm Artists in the show are: Randi AndersonStacie BirdMark MessengerTom MickleZheKa
Abstraction Show The Abstraction Show is one of our most popular exhibitions. This annual show highlights the outstanding abstract artwork of regional artists. “All art is about perception. Concentrate on perception. Change the perception and reality changes. Painting is a language. Translation is difficult. The translation of my work for practical application in solving social […]
Open studio coordinator is Susan Graham An opportunity for open studio time. No instruction provided. You may attend as suits your schedule but please email the coordinator in advance of each session if you are planning to attend so that we may ensure proper distancing is possible. Fee: $10 payable each day you attend. No […]
Instructor is Tricia Rubio Come one, come all, DSLR and Cell phone photographers. In this interactive workshop we will cover the basic rules and how to apply these in the real world. Learn to see and shoot a variety of visual elements to create your unique photographs. Boost your creative photography and put new composition […]
Have trouble adding elements of fantasy/imagination into your drawings? In this 8 week class we will use several fun techniques to challenge and enhance our abilities to bring some fantastic elements into our drawings. This class will focus on using pen and ink and colored pencils but is also open to other media the student […]
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 brushwork on their pottery may also enjoy this class. The instructor was influenced […]
Want to learn to draw birds? Join this 8 week class to learn basic proportion strategies, how to create a realistic eye, blend colors for softness and techniques to create realistic feathers. We will use colored pencils, ink and graphite to bring birds to life. The initial focus will be on local song birds and […]
with instructor Ken Plattner — contact him at 814-360-8571 (text only) with any questions. Program DescriptionFor 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. This class is designed for participants 18 and […]
Instructor is Sydney Turner If you are looking to learn the fundamentals of oil painting, but don’t know where to start- then this class is for you. Students will learn supplies/tools, creating surfaces, safety, layering, brushwork and color theory.
Coordinator: Cindy Hassler, [email protected] $10 payable each day you attend. No registration required, but please email the coordinator. Open Studio time for anyone who would like to have use of the printing press and get together with other printmakers. This provides a great opportunity for sharing ideas and getting feedback from each other. There is […]
Coordinator: Tom Mickle, [email protected] $10 payable each day you attend. No registration required, but please email the coordinator Ever want to try drawing the nude figure? Come enjoy the challenge of working from the model during timed poses. Figure drawing is simply one of the best ways to keep your eye and drawing skills sharp. […]
Eric Markievich Contemporary Painting exhibition and studio sale. Opening Reception: 7-9pm Friday Saturday 10-5pm Sunday 10-4pm at the Art Alliance Gallery, 818 Pike Street, Lemont, PA 16851
$15/Session each day you attend Clay is purchased separately from Art Alliance This open studio is an opportunity to explore handbuilding with clay. Clay will be available to purchase during open studio time. Community tools and molds will be available to use as well. This is an open studio format, so no formal instruction will […]
It’s that time again. Come hang out with your fellow artists and friends. There will be artwork on the walls and a silent auction (so you could bid on things if you want!) but we are going to just hangout anyway. Bring something to share, bring some people or bring just your self!
When: 11/17-11/19 Where: 818 Pike Street Gallery Who: Lauren Stetz Description: Dr. Irene Mitchel Art Collection The family of Dr. Irene Mitchel is generously hosting a silent auction of Dr. Mitchel’s art collection to benefit the Art Alliance’s educational programming. 40-50 pieces of art (drawing, paintings, prints, etc..) plus prints Wide variety of […]
Artist Alex Ramos will have a solo exhibit at Kish Bank thru mid January 2024. Opening reception is this Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:30- 7:30pm at Kish Bank, 114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA. Hours are M–F, 9am – 5pm; Sat, 9am–12pm.
Our Guild Potters are busy creating for the Dec. 2 Sale. It will be in the Firehall In Boalsburg..the winter home of the Tuesday Farmers Market! Please mark your calendars for this special event !
When: Friday December 1 , 11am – 5:30pm & Saturday December 2, 10am – 5pm Holiday Treats and Treasures at the Gallery Shop in Lemont. Check out our beautiful collection in our atrium gallery. We will also have an event next door this upcoming weekend. Don’t miss this event! Meet the artists. Indoor Artists Booths. […]
Artist Alex Ramos will have a solo exhibit at Kish Bank thru mid January 2024. Opening reception is this Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:30- 7:30pm at Kish Bank, 114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA. Hours are M–F, 9am – 5pm; Sat, 9am–12pm.
Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, for a two hour workshop and learn how to create a bird themed felted ornament — this workshop is for a Cardinal ornament. All materials provided. Registration is required. See link below.
Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, for a two hour workshop and learn how to create a bird themed felted ornament. This workshop you will make a nuthatch ornament. All materials provided. Registration is required. See link below.
Come hang out with your fellow artists and friends! This Sunday, Dec 17, 6–9pm! Bring something to share! Can be FOOD, FRIENDS, ART, POETRY, whatever! Please note: We moved it to Sunday bc there is another event on Saturday!
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm November 28th – December 19thwith instructor Sydney Turner Unlock your creative potential with Sketchbook Explorations! Enhance your sketchbook skills as you delve into a variety of mediums, from drawing to collage, using collected materials. This class welcomes artists of all levels, and is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists of […]
Opening receptionFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 5:30–8pmShow runs through the end of December The new show at the State College Downtown Improvement District Offices (DID) features work by Elizabeth Crisfield & Art Alliance Students.
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmJan 3 – 31, 2024 (not Jan 17)with instructor Lena Thynell This 4-week short course will focus on winter scenes, mainly depicting the Pennsylvania landscape. You can bring your own photos if you want. Students should have a basic knowledge of watercolor painting. Supply requirements can be discussed with the instructor.
Dates of show: February 2-26 Opening Reception: February 2, 5:30-7:30pm Kish Bank, Expect More Store Address: 114 South Allen St. State College, PA 16801Artist/s : John and Leslie StrotherShow Title: Sibling Abstrctions: Artwork by Lesley & John StrotherDescription: Abstract Paintings About Lesley Strother ([email protected]) BACKGROUNDMy aesthetic sensibility evolved through early studies in architecture followed by training and […]
2-day All Mediums WorkshopFriday, Feb 2 & Saturday, Feb 39:30am – 4pm both dayswith instructor Susan Nicholas Gephart Join Susan Nicholas Gephart, internationally recognized instructor and award winning painter who has been creating colorful, impressionistic paintings over fifty years. Susan is a seasoned plein air and studio painter that will lead you to your personal color […]
Mondays, 1:00 –4:00 pmJan 8 – Feb 12 (6 weeks)with instructor Anne Kenyon Pastel, pure pigment in stick form, is an immediate and versatile medium. Using sanded paper and underpainting techniques, a wide variety of effects are possible. The focus in this class will be on the landscape with particular attention to value, composition, and […]
Unlock your creative potential with Sketchbook Explorations! Enhance your sketchbook skills as you delve into a variety of mediums, from drawing to collage, using collected materials. This class welcomes artists of all levels, and is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists of any medium. Join us and transform your imagination into fun and experimental […]
Saturday, Feb 2411am – 3pmwith artist 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 watercolor paint binder from scratch, […]
Sunday, Feb 2511am – 3pmwith artist instructor Sydney Turner Explore the wonders of gouache! Discover the versatility of this opaque watercolor medium, which allows you to paint with thicker textures or embrace the delicacy of traditional watercolors. In this workshop, you will get hands-on experience learning how to create your own gouache paint from start […]
Saturday, Feb 24 & Sunday, Feb 2511am – 3pm both dayswith artist instructor Sydney Turner Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own watercolors and gouaches from start to finish?For the watercolor workshop (Sat): Ever wondered how watercolors become the beautiful vibrant and transparent paints they are? This is the workshop for […]
Mondays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmJan 8 – Feb 26, 2024with instructor Marisa Eichman 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 […]
