Adams County Arts Council

09/16/2025

Fall into creativity with new arts classes this autumn season! Spots are limited. Discover all of our classes and register here: https://adamsarts.org/classes/

💛Create a sparkling suncatcher for those early sunsets in Make a Stained Glass Leaf with Chris Parker (September 17, 5:30 pm)

🧡Cozy up with a new accessory in Needlefelt a Silk Scarf with Debbie Westmoreland (September 20, 10 am)

❤️Create the perfect basket to collect your seasonal harvest in Weave a Classic Bean Pot Basket with Samantha Richards (September 27, 10 am)

🤎Sharpen your skills for hearty fall soups in the Knife Skills Boot Camp with Lou Sackett (September 30, 5:30 pm)

09/13/2025

Tickets are now on sale for our first-ever Harvest Ball!

Celebrate the arts at our premier fundraiser of the year, complete with fall foliage, cozy firepits, delicious food, live & silent auctions, raffles, and music & dancing with the Philadelphia Renaissance Orchestra!! Accepting an honor for the work of the Adams County Community Foundation will be the Foundation’s President and CEO, Ralph Serpe.

📅 October 24, 6-11pm
📍Liberty Mountain Resort, Fairfield
🎟️ $175/person or $1,400/table (8 tickets)

Get your tickets here: https://adamsarts.org/harvest-ball/

09/09/2025

🎵 Mondays are for music and movement!
Last night, students at the Arts Education Center participated in our monthly Acoustic Jam session with Donna Spicer and Fundamentals of Ballet with Rachel Smith.

Discover your next class on our website and join in the fun!
https://adamsarts.org/classes/

09/05/2025

It’s First Friday! Stop by and meet our artists for the month of September during this opening reception from 5- 7 pm. Jack Handshaw, Loy Elliott and Aaron Ulish. Reception sponsored by Gettysburg Neighbors.

09/05/2025

We are deeply grateful to Jack Handshaw for sharing his art with ACAC and our community over the years. Check out this special interview as Jack discusses his craft and artistic journey, and celebrate with us for the opening of his Retrospective exhibit this evening from 5-7pm.

In this special edition of You Gotta Have Art, Wendy Heiges and Lisa Cordiano (Formerly Cadigan), from the Adams County Arts Council, talk with artist Jack Handshaw about his work, inspirations and more!

Watch the episode here: https://www.communitymedia.net/community-event/you-gotta-have-art-jack-handshaw-08-22-2025/

To learn more about Jack or the Adams County Arts Council, visit: https://adamsarts.org/

09/04/2025

🎨Join ACAC and the Adams County Farmers Market for the third annual Paint at the Park!

On Saturday, September 27, artists are invited to set up at the Market for a special plein air event—create at the Gettysburg Rec Park, showcase your process, and sell your work to market goers.

This event is free for artists to attend, but registration is required. Those interested in an official market booth can contact the Market Manager: manager@acfarmersmarkets.org

✅Register here: https://adamsarts.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/adamsarts/eventRegistration.jsp?event=6078&

09/03/2025

✨Get ready to bring your sweetest ideas to life!✨ Entry forms are available for the 16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration held December 5-7 during the Gettysburg Christmas Festival!

Cash prizes are awarded for the winners across five categories (both judged and popular vote). And businesses - don't forget your chance to win the coveted Ginger Trophy to display all year long.

✅ Free to enter for individuals, families, and schools/nonprofits.
✅ Businesses may enter with a $25 fee.
📅 Submit your entry form online or by mail by November 26.

Entry forms and guidelines are available on our website: https://adamsarts.org/gingerbread-celebration-2025/

09/01/2025

🎶 September is packed with live music at the Arts Oasis! Catch some great local musicians all month long!

08/30/2025

🎨✨ACAC is hiring instructors from all artistic disciplines to teach adult classes year-round and youth camps during the summer. Whether your specialty is visual arts, dance, music, sculpture, film, photography, culinary arts, or literature—we want to hear your ideas!

Adult classes can be one-time workshops or multi-week sessions throughout the week and weekend. Summer camp instructors should bring creativity and energy to these young, aspiring artists (we love art teachers on break)!

Interested? Send your contact info, resume or arts teaching history, and your proposed class to classes@adamsarts.org

08/29/2025

Summer is winding down, which means the Arts Education Center will be back to its regular hours! Don’t miss your last chance this weekend to see the incredible exhibits by Melissa Ring, Courtney Billow, and Kirby Heltebridle, and join us for the First Friday opening reception of our next shows on September 5! See all of the upcoming shows here: https://adamsarts.org/gallery/

Open Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm (except First Friday)
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm

08/22/2025

💪Who hasn't dreamed of their own superhero adventures? Now you can bring your ideas to life in our upcoming class "Draw Yourself A Hero." This class will be led by instructor Cory Drake, a retired military print and photojournalist with a passion for comic strips and more.

✏In this six-week course beginning September 4, you'll create your own hero comic book while learning pen and ink technical drawing skills. Open to all skill levels, each class will develop new skills in your artistry. Register for the session today: https://adamsarts.org/portfolio-item/draw-a-hero/

08/20/2025

🍔We've got dinner plans made for you! Dine at Gettysburg Eddie’s TOMORROW and support the arts in Adams County.

👉10% of all sales will directly benefit ACAC—so every bite counts! Bring your friends and family and be sure to come hungry for some great food and drinks!