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 […]
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 […]
Art Heim has his photographs up the State College Downtown Improvement District office in Martin Luther King Junior Plaza off Fraser Street through Feb 26. Check it out1
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmJan 9 – Feb 27 2024 (8 weeks)with instructor James Farrah How to paint in watercolor. Concentrating on selection of materials and supplies, color mixing and paint application, as well as composition and perspective. Course is designed to supply the tools and techniques needed to produce whatever you want to express.
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pmJan 9 – Feb 27 2024 (8 weeks)with instructor Lelaina Scott Take this 8 week class and by the end you will feel confident in the art of acrylic painting. Starting with learning the basics of color theory, developing an idea and bringing it to life. While the beginning of this […]
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmJanuary 10 – February 28 (8 weeks)with instructor Maggie Scotilla Want to learn to draw beautiful plants and flowers, maybe with a few critters added in? 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 […]
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmFebruary 7 – 28 (4 weeks)with instructors Lisa Baumgartner & Alice Clark In this 4 session class we will be focusing on learning the process of gelli print making, with one session devoted entirely to learning linocut— carving and printing. There will be two instructors for the class: Alice Clark will […]
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:30 pmJanuary 10 – February 28with instructor Maggie Scotilla Join our teen open studio. This new 8 week program is designed for teens to enjoy a supportive learning environment to pursue styles of art you are most interested in. Bring personal art projects to work on or explore different mediums with our […]
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pmJanuary 10 – February 28 (8 weeks)with instructor Ken Plattner 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 […]
Thursdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmJanuary 11 – February 29with instructor Holly Foy Want to draw but don’t know where to begin? This fun, gentle, introductory class will allow participants to develop observational skills needed by artists, to practice a variety of techniques like contour and gesture drawing, shading and exploring basic composition information all […]
Felted Wool Basket Workshopwith instructor Kari RoslundMonday, March 18, 6–8pm Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, and learn how to create a simple wet-felted basket for spring. This is a great great workshop for friends or a unique opportunity to create alongside your child. Student ages 9 and up with a caregiver. Space is limited to 7 pairs […]
Needle Felted Eggswith instructor Kari RoslundTuesday, March 19, 6–8pm Join fiber artist, Kari Roslund, and learn how to create a simple needle felted eggs for spring. This is a great great workshop for friends! Space is limited!
Printmaking — Linocutswith instructor Alice ClarkWednesdays, 1–4pm4 weeks: March 06 – 27 Reduction prints use the same linoleum block to print all of the colors in an image. The process starts with carving a design into a new lino block and printing the first color on each sheet of paper in the edition. Then the printmaker […]
Show runs Friday, March 1 – March 30Opening Reception is Friday, March 1, 5:30–7:30pmat the KISH Bank Expect More Store, 114 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801KISH is open M–F, 9–5 and Saturdays 9–12. Come see the work by our talented local high school students during Youth Art Month Celebration AND the amazing woodcarvings of […]
Boston-based Irish flute player Shannon Heaton will perform an intimate set of tunes, songs, and stories, followed by a session for all levels. If you know three or three-hundred tunes (or none), you are welcome to pull up a chair and be part of the hang. There are lots of ways to participate, including listening […]
Please pick up your BEES at the Art Alliance Office, 824 Pike Street, Lemont These are DUE BACK TO THE OFFICE, APRIL 10th We are pleased to have you participate in Jana Marie Foundation’s Art with a Theme project to create awareness for mental health and wellness! With growing mental health needs in our community […]
Watercolor Flower in Vaseswith instructor Lena ThynellWednesday, April 10, 1–4pm Join us for an afternoon of watercolor exploration in this three hour workshop with instructor Lena Thynell. To paint a glass vase full of flowers might seem difficult but there are some simple steps that Lena is excited to share! Please bring a vase and flowers of […]
Polymer Clay Creations Workshop for Teens!with instructor Ann Taylor-SchmidtSaturday April 6 & Saturday April 2010am–12pm Join Instructor Ann Taylor-Schmidt for this exploration of the Mokume Gane technique in polymer clay and in basic jewelry making techniques. This workshop is designed for teens ages 13 through 17. This is a two-day workshop on 4/6 (day one) […]
EACH PIECE BELONGS: Art Hang 4/20 at Pike St. Gallery from 4pm-8pm Join us at our studio to work on your piece for the installation EACH PIECE BELONGS A limited amount of canvases will be available for purchase: $35: 24×24 $60: 30×30 Each purchase of a canvas for this project is a donation to Centre LGBT+ […]
Framing Your Paintingswith instructor Lena ThynellWednesday, April 24, 1–4pm Learn how to frame your watercolor paintings with and without glass. During this three hours workshop we shall explore how to frame your watercolor paintings with glass and a matting and also how to frame without glass. Lena frames all her paintings by herself. She will […]
