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July 27th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Central Penn Arts Guide, a new on-line promotional website for news, reviews, schedules, interviews and happenings recently interviewed Gallery Blu owner, Christina Heintzelman-Jones.
“Christina has her finger squarely on the pulse of the revitalizing Midtown art scene and what’s necessary for the momentum to continue. Let’s hear it in her words…” For more, go to Central Penn Arts Guide!
Also, be sure to check out Gallery Blu next time you’re in Harrisburg! Located at 1633 North 3rd St.
July 27th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Induction into the Keystone Society for Tourism is the highest honor awarded by the commonwealth for leaders in the tourism industry. “It is no simple task to open a tourism business or to be innovative with an established destination. The art of creating a fresh and attractive experience that will entice visitors is not a simple one to master,” said Mickey Rowley, deputy secretary for tourism at the Department of Community and Economic Development. “The Keystone Society honors those who exemplify excellence in the tourism industry.”
Nominations for the Society were submitted in several categories, such as Leadership, Enterprise, and Innovation. At the ceremony and luncheon on June 4, 2010, inductees were honored with personalized medallions and were also given the gift of art with one-of-a-kind works created by artists along all seven PA Artisan Trails.
At the ceremony, PA Artisan Trails display tables were set up inside the entrance to the Governor’s Residence so that guests could enjoy the gifts of art before the ceremony and recipients could preview their awards. The entire line of gift awards can be viewed at www.paartisantrails.com. Below are photos of the display tables from the event.
July 23rd, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The 2010 PA Route 6 Artisan Trail Brochure will be distributed to all trail participants, visitor centers and the PennDOT Welcome Centers along the PA Route 6 Corridor. The brochure contains the largest number of artisans, galleries, studios and retail shoppes since the start of the Trail six years ago. If you would like a copy of the brochure, please contact the PA Route 6 office at 814-435-7706.
July 13th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
July is a time of relaxation and hopefully reflection on what a great country we live in. Along Route 6 you will find a blend of fine arts and crafts that truly reflect the great place and people who call this highway home. Come experience it all!
87 Main Street, Wellsboro
Between mile markers 220 & 221
Stained Glass Reflection is a working studio and retail store that offers finished pieces, made by the owner/artists; custom designs for the home, churches or businesses; and a full line of quality glass supplies. They offer 2-day classes at your convenience.
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. by appointment
July 30 – Aug. 1, 2010
Hours: 11 AM – 6 PM
Honesdale, PA
Between mile markers 359 & 360
Twenty-two artists’ studios are open to the public free of charge. The Tour provides a wonderful opportunity to meet Wayne County’s talented and diverse artists in their working environments. Studio Tour Headquarters is The Hanson Gallery & Decorium at 1037 Main Street, where you can pick up a brochure with map and see sample works of Studio Tour artists. Volunteers will be on hand to help plan your route and provide driving directions.
Download the Brochure HERE!
1 South Fraley Street, Kane
Between mile markers 124 & 125
Located in the restored 1871 Kane Railroad depot building, ArtWorks is an Artisans’ Cooperative gallery selling original art and fine crafts alongside displays of local historical significance. Also sells Holgate toys,fine wooden toys made here in the northern Alleghenies.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday – 11AM – 5PM
July 8th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The Inaugural Rt15 ByWay of the Arts Exhibit opened on Friday, June 11 with a reception featuring demonstrations by Rt15 artists Gay Foltz, wood carving; and Mary Beth Brath, acrylic painting. Guests also enjoyed music by Jonathan Frazier, who also has a painting in the exhibit. Refreshments were provided by Espresso Yourself Cafe and wine by Hunters Valley Winery.
The Exhibit will remain through Friday, August 20 at Landis House, 67 N. 4th Street in Newport, PA. Regular hours for Landis House are Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 – 5 p.m. and also by appointment. Simply call 717-567-7023 to set up a time to visit the exhibit.
Don’t forget when you visit to enter to win a Rt15 ByWay of the Arts gift basket, with goodies like wine from Hunters Valley Winery, note cards by Rt15 artist Carolyn Pio, and a sunflower hand-painted wine glass by Rt15 artist Joan Lenker. A winner will be randomly selected at the close of the exhibit.
Gay Foltz demonstrates her wood carving at the Rt15 ByWay Exhibit Opening.
Mary Beth Brath demonstrates an acrylic painting from a photo at the Rt15 Exhibit Opening.
Jonathan Frazier entertains guests as they stroll through the exhibit.
The main exhibit room at Landis House features Rt15 artists such as Fitzgerald Pottery and Jason Lyons.
July 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Art of the Susquehanna Tour: September 10, 11, and 12
Kayak to the Native American Petroglyphs on the river, go behind the scenes to meet renowned local artists in their studios, relax and dine along the shores of the spectacular Susquehanna River, and spend 2 nights in an historic Rivertownes B&B.
Once the gateway to the western frontier, this important river region is rich in historical, cultural, and artistic heritage. The glorious Susquehanna River has been pivotal in the development of our country and has served as a source of inspiration and adventure for centuries. Experience this rich legacy first hand – from the earliest Susquehanna artwork created by Native Americans to the works of renowned contemporary artists inspired by this magnificent river.
This tour offers:
- Kayak on the Susquehanna River to the Native American Petroglyphs with an expert guide and boxed lunch (This may take up to 5 hours on the River.)
- Private curator’s tour of the “Visions of the Susquehanna” exhibit on permanent display at the Historic Zimmerman House at Long Level, York, PA plus a copy of the exhibit catalog
- 2 nights accommodations in The Railroad House, an historic B&B in Marietta, PA
- Dinners at John Wright Restaurant and “The Rookery” at Shank’s Mare
- Private visits to the studios of Rivertownes artists
Cost: $595 per person, $995 per couple (double occupancy). Limited to 14 people on a first come, first serve basis. No pets. No wheelchair accessibility. Ages 21 and older.
For more information and details on itinerary, please contact carol@PaArtsExperience.com.
Susquehanna River Petroglyph
Lower Susquehanna River
Susquehanna Art Collection, Zimmerman Center
July 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The 22nd Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk is slated for Sunday, September 12, 11 AM to 6 PM, with 31 sites included this year. As always, Gallery Walk is free, with a flyer and map available at all participating galleries and online at www.artassocofhbg.com. The Patriot News and WXPN are the sponsors of Harrisburg Gallery Walk this year.
Galleries for this year include, in order of appearance on the map: The Art Association of Harrisburg, The John Harris/Simon Cameron Mansion, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral House Gallery, McKissick Associates, VQC Designs, Harrisburg Camera Club (at City Government Centre), and Penn National Insurance. Back this year is CASA in their new space in Strawberry Square, LaFemme Jolie, and the new Harrisburg History Centre on Market Street. Susquehanna Art Museum and their Art VanGo! are part of Gallery Walk again, as is The Middletown Area Arts Collective, located for the day at Salem United Church of Christ on Chestnut Street.
Also included are The Gallery at Walnut Place, ArtHouse Lounge,SPRAMA.design, Arts at 510, the new Gallery@Second,Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Mangia Qui & Suba, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, and the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Centre. Other Midtown sites are Hodgepodgery, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, The Mantis Collective,Nonna’s Deli-sioso,Gallery Blu, and The Youth Advocate Program’s Dauphin Family Clinic. The Governor’s Residence will showcase works by The Seven Lively Artists.
The remaining two locations on the roster require driving: Reservoir Mansion is at 100 Concert Drive in Reservoir Park, and then continuing out Walnut Street/Rt. 22, one can visit Mitrani at Home at 3535 Walnut Street.
All Gallery Walk sites can be identified by the emerald green flags sporting a big yellow “G”! Visit www.artassocofhbg.com to view the brochure and pick one up at the Art Association when you begin your tour on September 12!
NEW THIS YEAR ARE THE HARRISBURG BIKE-TAXIS, WHICH WILL PLY THE GALLERY WALK ROUTE THROUGHOUT THE DAY! Call 461-2202 to “hail a cab”! (Riders must pay their fares individually).
July 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The HodgePodgery introduces a monthly market dedicated to all things art and craft. The “HoPoRoadShow” will be held monthly on 3rd in the Burg Fridays and Saturdays beginning July 16 &17. Friday hours are noon til 7 and Saturdays 8-4.
The market will surround the outside of the Historic Broad Street Market, the country’s oldest continuously running market, and during cold or rainy weather, inside the Historic Harrisburg Association building on 3rd and Verbeke Streets in Midtown Harrisburg. Both venues are two blocks uptown from the Hopo. This will be a year round, rain or shine specialty market with the 2 venues accommodating accordingly.
For more information, visit www.thehodgepodgery.com or call 717-236-0150.
May 13th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Rt15 ByWay of the Arts is pleased to announce its inaugural Exhibit from June 11 through August 20, 2010 at Landis House, Newport. The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Friday, June 11 from 6-9 p.m., which will include live demonstrations from Rt15 artists, refreshments provided by Espresso Yourself Café, wine from Hunters Valley Winery and live musical entertainment by Jonathan Frazier. Visitors can also enter for a chance to win a Rt15 ByWay Gift Basket! The PCCA Gallery will also be open during the evening and is located in Newport’s square.
The exhibit features a range of works created by artists who live or have studios along Rt15, including Cathy Mabius, Jason Lyons, Linda Billet and others. Also on display will be information and offers from Rt15 member destinations, such as Gallery Blu in Harrisburg and Gelinas Manor Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Boiling Springs. The event highlights the creative culture of PA that is abundant along Rt15, with a sampling of watercolors, oils, acrylics, clay sculptures, jewelry, fiber art, metal sculpture and glass art that you will experience when traveling the ByWay of the Arts, an ultimate art-filled getaway with PA’s scenic countryside serving as a beautiful backdrop along the way.
Landis House is located at 67 N. 4th St., Newport, and is free and open to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Rt15 ByWay of the Arts Exhibit or other events at Landis House, call the Perry County Council of the Arts at 717-567-7023 or visit the website at www.perrycountyarts.org. More information about Rt15 can be found at www.rt15arts.com.
May 7th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Handmade Along the Highway artisan Mark Constantine will be teaching a triangle loom class at the Derry Station Art Center in Derry, PA on June 12, 19, and 24. The cost is $65, which includes all the materials. For more information, please contact Susan Bortz at 724-694-6040.
One of Constantine’s beautiful, hand-woven shawls. Visit Handmade’s Web Site for more information on this artisan.
May 7th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The weather has finally broken and it’s time to get outdoors. Discover why so many talented people live and work in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. We are blessed with extraordinary artists who share their love of the landscape, nature and wildlife. These artists call towns like Waterford, Wyalusing and Youngsville their home. Come see why! For more information on any of the sites below, visit PA Route 6 Featured Sites!
Jack Paluh is well known amongst lovers of wildlife and scenic painting. Called a “storyteller”, his paintings reveal tales of 18th Century Eastern Woodland Indians and modern day hunters as they interact with the landscape and wildlife.
What better way to enjoy the outdoors then touring around Wyalusing to see all the murals interpreting various styles of quilting.
This gallery and shoppe features over 12 artists from northern Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Wilds. The featured exhibit is “Walk through Nature” showing the work of artist, author and illustrator Fred Lawrenson (one of his paintings above).
April 2nd, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
 Rt15 Artist Thom Glace is a watercolor artist specializing in fish and dragonfly studies, landscapes and miniatures in transparent watercolor. The life of a working artist involves getting out and about to show and demo his work. Check out Thom’s busy schedule below!
Find out more about him and see a porfolio of his work at www.thomglacewatercolors.com.
This Spring, you can see Thom’s work and live demos at the following locations:
March 9 Through end of April – Allenberry Resort Inn (also a Rt15 Lodging Partner); Exhibit of watercolor studies of freshwater fish of the the Susquehanna River Watershed.
April’s Artist of the Month Exhibit at the New Cumberland Library, One Benjamin Plaza.
Starting in April — art displayed at new restaurant, Cafe 101, in Boiling Springs.
April 10 – Live demo of a dragonfly watercolor at Village Artisans Gallery in Boiling Springs from 1 – 4 p.m.
April 14 – Live demo of a watercolor study of a butterfly at Sophia’s on Market in Camp Hill from 4 – 8 p.m.
April 24 – Live demo at Leaf of Eve, West Pomfret Street in Carlisle from 1 – 4 p.m.
May 1 – One of six artists representing Mechanicsburg Art Center at the Harrisburg Mall, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
April 2nd, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Rt15 Hospitality Partner Espresso Yourself Cafe, located at 8 S. 2nd St. in Newport, is hosting a benefit concert on Monday, April 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. with kitchen opening at 6 p.m. for dinner before the music. $5 cover charge. Call 567-9882 for more information.
The concert is part of the Half 4 Humanity Tour and will feature the following musicians:
ALIA – www.myspace.com/aliamusic
ERIC FROM PHILLY – www.ericfromphilly.com
Half of the proceeds from ticket sales, CDs, donations, and merchandise will go to Hurricane Katrina and Haiti relief efforts!
March 29th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Thursday, April 1, 2010 marks the 15th anniversary for the Village Artisans Gallery in Boiling Springs, PA. The day will be celebrated with a jewelry trunk show featuring two of the gallery’s top designers, Jeanine Saylor and flame-work bead artist Sharon Carlucci. Local author Eileen Graham will be on hand to sign her book, An Outlander’s Journal, (Word Association Publishers, Tarentum, PA). A gallery-wide 15% discount on all purchases and light refreshments will also be offered!
The gallery opened on April 1, 1995 after extensive renovation to the building which began its life as a rural church in 1875. At the time, it housed three studios and a retail floor and showcased the work of 50 or so artists and craftspeople. Today, that number has grown to well over 200 of the nation’s finest craftsmen. The gallery’s inventory is exclusively American with roughly three-quarters of it generated in Pennsylvania. Nationally recognized folk-artist and Rt15 Member Gay Foltz presides as the gallery’s artist-in-residence, offering visitors a glimpse into her unique and whimsical style of traditional woodcarving.
The April 1st festivities will kick off a year-long celebration which will include a special birthday discount for customers with coupons offered on the gallery’s email newsletter and website: www.villageartisansgallery.com. Village Artisans is located at 321 Walnut Street, Boiling Springs, PA 17007. Phone is 888-258-0256.
March 18th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The PA Artisan Trails have established a line of gifts and awards handmade by our artists and artisans!
No more cookie-cutter, made elsewhere, same old, same old. Each of our recognition and turn-down gifts are individually hand-crafted, making your employees, over-achievers and guests feel special with one of these truly unique pieces of art.
Visit the PA Artisan Trail site for more information!
March 12th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The historic village of Boiling Springs, PA will again be the scene Saturday, June 5, 2010, of the 24th Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival. The juried arts & crafts festival is held the first Saturday of June each year in this quaint Cumberland Valley site by the Appalachian Trail. Original works of 100 fine artists and craftsmen of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen as well as professional artists and craftsmen from throughout the country will be featured, including several Rt15 ByWay of the Arts members.
The event will be from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, and admission is free! Also, free shuttles will be available from the Boiling Springs High School to the festival site. Handicapped parking is available.
A wide variety of outstanding juried art and crafts at this festival will include fine art, pottery, furniture, fiber, jewelry, wheat weaving, handmade brooms, decorative painting, leather, enameling, woodworking, glass, doll sculpture, photography, and ironware.
This year an added attraction will be “Quiltfest 2010.” Held in conjunction with Foundry Day, the biennial quilt show will be located in Iron Forge Education Center, Forge Road, Boiling Springs. Over 150 quilts will be displayed and the show will include quilt vendors, appraisals, demonstrations and a charity raffle.The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Trout Unlimited will also be a part of the festival, supplying educational and visitor information.Entertainment will be ongoing during the festival including activities for children. A variety menu of food and drink will be available by local organizations and commercial vendors.
The festival is sponsored by the Foundry Day Committee, Inc., in cooperation with Boiling Springs Civic Association and the Yellow Breeches Chapter, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. For information go to www.ybcrafts.org or send a message to: yellowbreeches@gmail.com.
Look for the following Rt15 artists at Foundry Day:
Gay Foltz, Wood Carving
Jason Lyons, Metal/Found Object Sculpture
Linda Billet, Fused Glass
Erin Keck, Copper Journals/Clocks
Richelle Walk, Gold/Silver Jewelry
Jean Van Brederode, Copper Enamel Jewelry
March 8th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Hunters Valley Winery, one of Rt15 ByWay’s most beautiful destinations, is also a stop along the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail. There is no better time than March to plan a spring getaway by traveling the ByWay and the SH Wine Trail together!
The circuit of all seven wineries can best be made in a few trips or a weekend. Wine-trekkers have the whole month to reach all the wineries in order to qualify for gifts and prizes. A scavenger hunt for information is new this year. The grand prize for one lucky winner is a wine refrigerator full of wines from the Susquehanna Heartland.
Every weekend in March, each winery will feature particular wines paired with food. Musical entertainments are on tap at times to be posted on the web site, www.pawinetrail.com.All of the wineries on the trail – Benigna’s Creek in Klingerstown, Brookmere in Bellville, Hunters Valley in Liverpool, Mount Nittany in Boalsburg, Seven Mountains in Spring Mills, Shade Mountain in Middleburg, and Spyglass Ridge in Sunbury, are family owned and operated; all have received awards in competitions.
Each person who gets to all wineries will receive a valuable wine-themed gift, and all completed tickets are entered into a lottery for fine dining meals and nights at bed and breakfast. Tickets cost $20 each or $35 for two; designated drivers are free. Information is available at pawinetrail.com or by calling 877-447-7211.
The beautiful Hunters Valley Winery with spectacular views.
March 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
There are still 18 pieces in the main gallery for $100.00 each and other art in the side gallery for under $100.00 waiting for a new home. We are currently at $8,000.00 of our $10,000.00 goal for the local Salvation Army Art Benefit. Art will be available through March 6.
March 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Rebecca Francis and her Rag Rugs will be featured at Ideas and Objects, a contemporary specialty shop featuring unique home, office and personal furnishings and accessories located in Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg.
Rebecca”s work will be featured between March 19-21. She will be showing her rugs and runners, answering any questions, and sharing her thirty year weaving story between 12 – 4 p.m. all three days.
Rebecca’s handwoven Rag Rugs can be found in homes, apartments, upstairs, downstairs, on the stairs, on walls and tables, in tree houses, boats, cabins, a church, or even a tepee.
Ideas and Objects is located in Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg at 11 N. 3rd St. For more information, call 717-234-4505 or 717-432-2095.
March 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
“The Craftsman’s Journey – Enhancing People’s Lives” Exhibit
The Freight Station Museum in Mechanicsburg (3 West Allen Street) announces the opening of “The Craftsman’s Journey – Enhancing People’s Lives,” an exhibit featuring the fine crafts of members of the Yellow Breeches Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. More than 25 artisans, their work and their stories, are featured in this outstanding display of how fine crafts are an important part of our everyday lives. Come and view the journey of fine craft, including weaving, pottery, stained glass, lamp work, jewelry, silversmiths, fiber art, decorative painting, enameling, and wood carving. Demonstrations will be held on the weekends, and interactive lessons are planned for local school tours. The exhibit runs from February 13 through May 1, 2010. It is free and open to the public, with all ages invited. Exhibit hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. For further information, please call the Museum at 717-697-6088.
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