

Sometimes life is greater than fiction…

Open Studio for Children at Grove Family Library
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11th and May 13th, 2023 * 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Paint, sculpt, collage, draw and more!
Saturdays, February 11th and May 13th 9:30 – 11:30 am
(Come anytime and stay as long as you like.)
Pre-registration encouraged, not required.
Enhance your child’s natural artistic skills by letting them explore materials and create freely!
Stations are set up to provide a variety of artistic experiences.
This program is designed for children ages 5 to 14 years, although we welcome the whole family!

The Business of Art Franklin County at 11/30 Visitors Center
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 * 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Networking
Working as an artist can be isolating. It is important to connect with other artists, makers and arts organizations to create a sense of community.
This one-day conference will give you opportunities to learn and grow.
Inspiration
Art is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration. This conference provides the inspiration you need to move your artistic life to the next level—whatever that means to you.
Practical & Useful Knowledge
Your creative journey can grow into a business with knowledge and expertise. This conference will help you add practical knowledge to your creative toolbox.
Motivation
Artist block can be a debilitating inhibitor to your creative journey. Sometimes all it takes is immersing yourself in a refreshing environment to kick your creative self into high gear. To quote Picasso, “Inspiration must find you working.”
Schedule
Location: Franklin County Visitors Bureau 15 S Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast/Networking in Ballroom
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Welcome and Logistics
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Breakout sessions in various locations
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Vendor/Networking in Ballroom
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Breakout sessions in various locations
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Breakout sessions in various locations
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Vendor/Networking in Ballroom
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch/Networking Time/Vendors
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Keynote Speaker Living an Inspired Life by Lauren Nye, Director of Exhibitions Susquehanna Art Museum in Ballroom
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Wrap-up/Outcomes/DOOR PRIZES in Ballroom
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Vendor/Networking in Ballroom
3:00 PM – Visit the Foundry Art Market

Council For The Arts, Collectors Choice Art Lottery
Saturday, November 13th, 2021
Doors open at 5PM | Drawing starts at 6PM
Collector’s Choice Preview
November 10th – 12th: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
November 13th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
As the Council for The Arts is a largely volunteer run not for profit, we are always grateful for the support that we receive from the community to help us maintain our operations.
As a part of the ongoing fundraising efforts, our Collector’s Choice event is a unique and fun way to support our mission of Inspiring, educating and creating artistic opportunities within our community.
For our 7th Collector’s Choice Fundraiser, local artists have donated beautiful original art works that you can win through a “luck of the draw” lottery on the evening of the event.
Join us at the Council For The Arts Gallery on Saturday November 13th at 5pm for a fun evening of Art, hors oeuvres and refreshments.
All artworks will be available to view during the week before at the Gallery.
Tickets are $100 to be in the draw for an art work, or $15 for a Guest ticket. Tickets are strictly limited.
You will be mailed a personalized ticket, so please be sure to provide your postal address at payment.
Purchase Tickets