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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 29 – Aug 2, 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 […]
July 29–Aug 2, 9am–12pmages 5–8with instructor Donna Lawrence A week-long adventure exploring animals in art.. Each day will bring a new adventure through art and activities inspired by the wide […]
thru the end of August — check DID website for hours State College is home to many artists, local and from around the country. The Downtown State College District loves […]
ColorworksAugustTempest Studios, 140 Kelly Ave., State College Art by : John StrotherLesley StrotherAriel Oki Lelaina Scott The Art Alliance is excited to be collaborating with Tempest Studios, at 140 Kelly Ave. in State […]
Opens First Friday in State College, August 2, 5:30–7:30pm Up through the end of August
Dear Friends, I’m delighted to invite you to the opening reception for my art exhibition, this Saturday! My most recent collection of paintings will be on view at the University […]
August 5–9, 1–4pmages 11–13with instructor Holly Foy Like getting your hands muddy? Spend the week exploring a variety of hand-building techniques to fashion animal-shaped banks, ocean inspired coiled bowls, and […]
Aug 5–9, 1–4pmages 7–11with instructor Carrie Koch Exploring influential artists outside of the traditional European male. Women, POC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, Indigenous. Fascinating and fun artists and art styles in a […]
Bookbindingwith instructor Bill MinterTuesdsays, 6–9pm08/27 – 10/01 A hand-bound book is a treasure to hold. Come learn the basics of bookbinding while sewing gathered sheets of paper on linen tapes […]
Flora & Fauna with instructor Maggie ScotillaWednesdays, 9am – 12pmSeptember 4 – October 9 Join this collaborative class to learn proportion strategies, color choice, and techniques to add depth to your […]
Vanessa Temple’s eye popping artwork will be up at the State College Downtown Improvement District’s offices in September & October. Stop by and check it out! You can find the […]
Portraiture: Drawing & Paintingwith instructor Lelaina ScottMondays, 6–9pm09/09 – 09/30 Come learn the basics of drawing and painting portraits including composition, color theory, how to start and how to end. Painting […]
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00pmSept 17 – Dec 10 Open studio focused on hand-building and creating in clay. Low Fire/06 clay (up to 5 lbs) and glazes provided for projects built during […]
