Art Exhibits & Events Schedule

March 22 - April 23

Garden Show

In the Kauffman Gallery
Drop Off - March 13, 14, 15
Pick Up - April 24, 25, 26
Reception: March 22
Theme: Flowers, plants, anything found in a garden
Visit the page at this LINK for Exhibition Guidelines and Requirements.
*1- 2 pieces per member, judged & awards given
Ann T. Fields Annual Awards for Excellence in Watercolor

To download a printable pdf of the entry form click HERE.

SPONSOR: KEN’S GARDENS

In the Steinmetz Gallery

LCAA Instructors Exhibit

This exhibit features work by our talented instructors, Carol Dale, Karen Frattali, Carol Herr, Dot Stepenaski and Jason Ward. Check it out, then sign up for a class!

Special Event - April 12 - A Garden Party Spring Tea

The Lancaster County Art Association will host a "Garden Tea" on Sunday April 12 from 1 to 4 in their Main Gallery at 149 Precision Ave, Strasburg. Enjoy a delicious assortment of sandwiches and sweets with your tea while admiring the artwork exhibited by the LCAA members in their "Garden Art Show. "
A program entitled "Tips from the Masters"-Gardening illustrated by fine art will also be presented by Master Gardner Lois Miklas. The presentation uses fine art to illustrate a variety of gardening tips from the Master Garden program.
As an added bonus, every participant will receive a small matted original artwork donated by the LCAA artists.
The cost is $35. Per person and seating is limited. To make a reservation, call 717-687-7061. Or send a check payable to LCAA with Tea on the memo line. Deadline to register is April 3rd.
To download a printable pdf of the registration form, click HERE.

May 3- June 4

Spring Membership Show - “Decades” - 90th Anniversary

In the Kauffman Gallery
Drop Off - April 24, 25, 26
Pick Up - June 5, 6, 7
Reception: May 3
Theme: Celebrating the decades - 1936-2026. Current & past members may enter 1-3 pieces. Artwork that was created or exhibited at the LCAA in a past decade may be entered, as well as artwork depicting certain decades (WWII soldier, 50's car, self portrait done in the 80's, etc.). Artists can also enter work with current subjects..
*1-3 entries Judged – Awards given.
Visit the page at this LINK for Exhibition Guidelines and Requirements.
Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor

In the Steinmetz Gallery

Marcia Miller

May 13 - Special Event: LCAA Annual Dinner & Program 6-9pm

LCAA Annual Dinner & Membership Meeting- "Celebrating 90 Years"!
Wed. May 13, 6-9pm at the Double Tree Resort in Willow Street.
Mark your calendar - more info to come.

June 13, 14 - Special Event - 90/90 Challenge

Artists compete to finish artwork in 90 minutes. Prizes given! Artwork can be entered into the Summer Challenge exhibit.

In the Kauffman Gallery
June 28 - August 28
Opening Reception June 28, 1-4pm

Summer Challenge: Media Wars

Which media category wins? This progressive exhibit will get bigger thru the summer with the chance to enter multiple times with several themes!
Open to adult members & non-members
1-4 pieces at each drop off, $10 -entry fee per piece
Awards given in each category.
People’s Choice Awards Ballot - $5 each or 3 for $10 - vote for your favorites & be entered in our drawing for an original painting.
See Summer Challenge: Media Wars flier for more details. (Flier will be available for download here or pickup at the LCAA before June 28.)

Categories: 1. Oil & Acrylic, 2. Watercolor 3. Other Media & 3-D

Drop off #1– June 18-21
Theme: 250th - Red, White & Blue & work from 90/90

Drop off #2 - July 9 - 12
Theme: A Summer Holiday

Drop off #3 – July 30-Aug. 2
Theme: Catch A Wave

Drop off #4 – Aug.13-16
Theme: Anything Goes

Special Event - Aug. 9: Ice Cream Day, free ice cream to all who attend

Fri. Aug. 28, 6 – 8pm: Closing Award Ceremony

Aug. 29, 30 & Sept.11-13: Pick Up of Artwork

In the Steinmetz Gallery
Running concurrently with the Summer Challenge Media Wars

Youth Exhibit

Theme: "Summer Fun”
Any medium.
Drop Off: Between June 18 - Aug. 16
Pick Up: Aug. 30 and Sept.11-13
Ages 7 - 16
People’s Choice Awards - Children & Teen

July 3 - Aug. 1

Special Exhibit: LCAA at the Art Vault - 90 Years of Art

Membership Exhibit
Drop Off: June
Pick Up: Aug.
Opening Reception- Friday, July 4th
more info to come

Sept. 20 - Oct. 15

Fall Membership Show

In the Kauffman Gallery
Open to all members,
No theme
Visit the page at this LINK for Exhibition Guidelines and Requirements.
*1-2 entries per member, judged - awards given
Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor
Drop off - Sept. 11, 12, 13
Pick up –Oct.16, 17, 18
Reception: Sept. 20

25+ Year Club

In the Steinmetz Gallery
Features artists who have been members 25 years or more.

Special Event: Oct.10, 9am-4pm

Lancaster County Fine Art & Craft Show

LCAA event
Indoor Juried Show - Booth space available.
Awards Given – Booth Set up: Fri. Oct. 9, 3-7pm,
Artist Prospectus Available Soon

Oct. 25 – Nov. 12

Autumn Daze VI (both galleries)

Drop off – Oct. 16, 17, 18 Pick up –
Nov.13, 14, 15
Open to members & non-members
Theme: Autumn
Special categories, awards & events to be announced later.
Judged – awards given,
Entry Fee: $15 per piece
Reception: Oct. 25

The Great Pumpkin Challenge

Special Event- Same dates as Autumn Daze Exhibit
90 Pumpkins - any medium, size - more info to come.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 20

Holiday

In the Kauffman Gallery
A variety of holiday & gift giving opportunities.
Drop off – Nov.13, 14, 15
Pick up - Jan. 7-10
More details to come!
Reception: Nov. 22

Carol S. Herr

In the Steinmetz Gallery

Receptions held on the 1st day of the exhibit, 1-4pm unless otherwise noted.
*Entry Fees- per piece:
Non-professionals $15 -1 piece, $25 – 2 pieces
Professionals $20 – 1 piece, $35 – 2 pieces for membership shows unless otherwise noted.
Hours for drop off & pick up: Fri. - Sat. 11pm -4pm & Sun. 1pm-4pm.
Visit the page at this LINK for Exhibition Guidelines and Requirements.