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IceFest Scavenger Hunt, Downtown Chambersburg

by Leisa McCracken | Jan 18, 2023

Thursday January 26th, Friday 27th, 2023 * 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday 28th, 2023 * 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday 29th, 2023 * 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We are excited to have THREE age groups for this year’s Scavenger Hunt.

The 9 & under and the 10-16 age groups will find the answers they seek by finding the correct ice sculptures.

The NEW ADULT Hunt will have to answer questions and find hidden mittens throughout downtown.

Once you have completed your form, you can turn it in at the Council for the Arts, 103 N. Main or Here’s Looking at You, 123 S. Main.

All entries with the correct answers will go into a drawing that will take place Sunday at 3.

Cash prize for the winning entry drawn for the adults and awesome gift bags for the two kids’ age groups.

Thank you to our sponsor, The Cara Sheaffer Group with Remax 1st Advantage.

Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Pastel Painting with Jeff Barnhart January/February, Council for the Arts

by Leisa McCracken | Dec 21, 2022

Mondays January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and February 6th, 20th 2023 * 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Using the medium and subject of your choice, this in-person class instructed by Jeff Barnhart will focus on painting techniques and fundamentals that work regardless of medium.

Students may work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel or pen & ink.

Jeff will offer occasional demos and lots of personal instruction.

Previous experience in drawing or painting is required.

This is not a beginner class.

Instructor: Jeff Barnhart

Materials: Student to supply their own

Place: Council for the Arts

Cost: $135 for 6-week session

Class size is limited to 12.

Register early!

11/30 Youth Collaborative: Identity Through Poetry, Council for the Arts

by Leisa McCracken | Dec 21, 2022

Tuesday December 27th, 2022 * 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Identity Poetry Workshop for Teens and Young Adults

For Middle and High School Aged Students

Cost: Free!

How would you describe your identity? Are there specific moments that define you?

Join Laura Jeu for a poetry workshop to write about yourself and create a document that can reflect your past, present, and future.

Using George Ella Lyon’s poem, “Where I’m From,” as a guide, the workshop will reflect on identify through written word.

There will not be a presentation portion and participants will receive feedback with options to include publication through 11/30 Youth Collaborative.

Seating is limited to 20.

Please register in advance.

Bring a notepad and pen!

Cocoa Crawl & Candle Night, Downtown Chambersburg

by Leisa McCracken | Nov 29, 2022

Friday December 2nd, 2022 * 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We are excited to announce the return of the beloved Cocoa Crawl!

We are working together with the Council for the Arts to bring together Cocoa Crawl & Candle Night.

What better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than the pairing of these two seasonal favorites.

As we have in years before we will start the sale of the mugs at 5:45 PM and the serving of the cocoa will start at 6:00 PM

There will be carolers throughout the Downtown and Brussels Café is hosting a Christmas Market!

The Council for the Arts is hosting luminary creating workshops and they will be having a luminary walk through the downtown.

It is sure to be an evening filled with the charm and joys of the holiday season.

Wearable Runway & The Jacket Project at Franklin County Visitors Bureau

by Leisa McCracken | Apr 28, 2022

Saturday April 30th, 2022 * 6:00 PM

$30.00 per person

Join us for a thrilling evening of fashion and art at The Council For The Art’s inaugural Wearable Runway Show.

Featuring locally made Wild Wearable Art presented in a Fashion Week style event complete with canapes and refreshments.

Followed by the 2022 Jacket Project, a fundraising auction aimed at exploring the diversity of talent and style within our local arts community, encouraging sustainability in fashion and a new perspective of clothing as art. You could win your favorite jacket!

Thursday January 26th, Friday 27th, 2023 * 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday 28th, 2023 * 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday 29th, 2023 * 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We are excited to have THREE age groups for this year’s Scavenger Hunt.

The 9 & under and the 10-16 age groups will find the answers they seek by finding the correct ice sculptures.

The NEW ADULT Hunt will have to answer questions and find hidden mittens throughout downtown.

Once you have completed your form, you can turn it in at the Council for the Arts, 103 N. Main or Here’s Looking at You, 123 S. Main.

All entries with the correct answers will go into a drawing that will take place Sunday at 3.

Cash prize for the winning entry drawn for the adults and awesome gift bags for the two kids’ age groups.

Thank you to our sponsor, The Cara Sheaffer Group with Remax 1st Advantage.

Mondays January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and February 6th, 20th 2023 * 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Using the medium and subject of your choice, this in-person class instructed by Jeff Barnhart will focus on painting techniques and fundamentals that work regardless of medium.

Students may work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel or pen & ink.

Jeff will offer occasional demos and lots of personal instruction.

Previous experience in drawing or painting is required.

This is not a beginner class.

Instructor: Jeff Barnhart

Materials: Student to supply their own

Place: Council for the Arts

Cost: $135 for 6-week session

Class size is limited to 12.

Tuesday December 27th, 2022 * 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Identity Poetry Workshop for Teens and Young Adults

For Middle and High School Aged Students

Cost: Free!

How would you describe your identity? Are there specific moments that define you?

Join Laura Jeu for a poetry workshop to write about yourself and create a document that can reflect your past, present, and future.

Using George Ella Lyon’s poem, “Where I’m From,” as a guide, the workshop will reflect on identify through written word.

There will not be a presentation portion and participants will receive feedback with options to include publication through 11/30 Youth Collaborative.

Seating is limited to 20.

Bring a notepad and pen!

Friday December 2nd, 2022 * 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We are excited to announce the return of the beloved Cocoa Crawl!

We are working together with the Council for the Arts to bring together Cocoa Crawl & Candle Night.

What better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than the pairing of these two seasonal favorites.

As we have in years before we will start the sale of the mugs at 5:45 PM and the serving of the cocoa will start at 6:00 PM

There will be carolers throughout the Downtown and Brussels Café is hosting a Christmas Market!

The Council for the Arts is hosting luminary creating workshops and they will be having a luminary walk through the downtown.

It is sure to be an evening filled with the charm and joys of the holiday season.

Saturday April 30th, 2022 * 6:00 PM

$30.00 per person

Join us for a thrilling evening of fashion and art at The Council For The Art’s inaugural Wearable Runway Show.

Featuring locally made Wild Wearable Art presented in a Fashion Week style event complete with canapes and refreshments.

Followed by the 2022 Jacket Project, a fundraising auction aimed at exploring the diversity of talent and style within our local arts community, encouraging sustainability in fashion and a new perspective of clothing as art. You could win your favorite jacket!

This awesome event is sponsored by:

Brad and Linda Gottfried

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