Adams County Arts Council

Adams County Arts Council Our mission is to cultivate an arts-rich community. The mission of the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is to cultivate an arts-rich community.

Our core values are creativity, community, and connection with a focus on the future. Through scholarships, classes in fine and performing arts, and partnerships with more than 30 education, arts, policymaking, health, and social organizations, ACAC provides high-quality arts opportunities in areas that are typically underserved in the arts. ACAC uses creativity throughout Adams County to develop and strengthen connections with residents, local businesses, policymakers, and tourists. Our educational programs, community events, and fundraising events ensure that our community can discover the arts tangibly in daily life, making the Adams County Arts Council a must-see arts destination in the region.

đź“Ł Call for Entries!The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) invites submissions to its 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, wh...
02/20/2026

đź“Ł Call for Entries!

The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) invites submissions to its 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, which will be held June 5-27 at the Arts Education Center. All mediums (2-D and 3-D) are welcome to submit for consideration. Our juror this year is Phillip Lindsey, Professor of Fine Arts & Curator of Bogigian Gallery at Wilson College.

Full guidelines and entry forms are available on our website. The deadline to enter is March 20.

Join us on February 25 at 6pm for one of our first-ever book readings with local author Glenn Fiedelholtz! Glenn is a fo...
02/17/2026

Join us on February 25 at 6pm for one of our first-ever book readings with local author Glenn Fiedelholtz! Glenn is a former Senior Cyber Threat Analyst that has pulled on this experience and knowledge to write his debut fiction novel.

The evening will include a short-excerpt reading and a discussion and Q&A portion to chat about the the inspiration and background for the novel and the writing process as a new author.

This event is free with RSVP encouraged. Copies of the book will be available to purchase with a portion of proceeds benefiting ACAC.

It’s First Friday and our center is filled with incredibly talented student work! Stop by- 5-7 pm. Exhibits remain up ...
02/06/2026

It’s First Friday and our center is filled with incredibly talented student work! Stop by- 5-7 pm. Exhibits remain up through February

*UPDATE* We will unfortunately be cancelling our mural workshop with Sarah Jacobs this evening and will be postponing it...
02/05/2026

*UPDATE* We will unfortunately be cancelling our mural workshop with Sarah Jacobs this evening and will be postponing it to our March First Friday. We hope to have you join us still for the opening of these wonderful shows!

In addition to the opening of two local student exhibits, we invite you to join us for First Friday and be a part of shaping the stories that define Adams County and will represent our community at the Gettysburg History Beyond the Battle Museum.

Muralist Sarah Jacobs will be joining us from 5-7pm to talk about ideas and themes guiding the mural and, most importantly, hear from you!

Come share your stories, memories, and hopes for Adams County; everyone is welcome!

Last night’s food and wine event featuring the culinary talent of Jason Suski, Create at 48, was enjoyed by all!
01/30/2026

Last night’s food and wine event featuring the culinary talent of Jason Suski, Create at 48, was enjoyed by all!

✏️Take a look at our Friday Foundations of Drawing class with instructor Stan Gilmore. Students have been working on the...
01/23/2026

✏️Take a look at our Friday Foundations of Drawing class with instructor Stan Gilmore. Students have been working on the basics to grow their artistic skills.

Check out classes like this and more on our website!

We’re excited to offer classes in our pottery studio with new ACAC instructor Spencer Dofflemyer! 🎉Spencer will be leadi...
01/22/2026

We’re excited to offer classes in our pottery studio with new ACAC instructor Spencer Dofflemyer! 🎉

Spencer will be leading two upcoming classes: Paint a Tray on January 30 from 6–8 PM, and the two-part Throw a Vase & Glaze It on February 1 and February 8. Both classes are great for beginners and those with prior ceramics experience.

Sign up for these classes and more on our website: https://adamsarts.org/classes/

Great news for our creative community: we have studio space available for rent at our Arts Education Center! We’re looki...
01/19/2026

Great news for our creative community: we have studio space available for rent at our Arts Education Center! We’re looking for artists who are passionate about their craft and eager to engage with our vibrant arts community. Resident artists enjoy opportunities to teach classes, share their talents, and display their work throughout the year.

Studios are approximately 250 sq. ft. each and include utilities and guest network wi-fi (private wi-fi may be installed for an additional cost). Monthly rent is $265.
If interested, please complete our application form and schedule a time to look at the space!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2YUhk4WZcjHYhXUtyzg9KkVryXFPFMAF_h02-qKAGzegrwg/viewform

01/17/2026

Due to the current road conditions, the Arts Education Center will be opening at 12pm today. Stay warm and safe!

Tech week for Dancing with the Local Stars is under way, and The Majestic Theater has just released more tickets for sal...
01/14/2026

Tech week for Dancing with the Local Stars is under way, and The Majestic Theater has just released more tickets for sale…don’t miss this fabulous event, Friday, January 16 at 7 pm in support of the Adams County Arts Council and the Hanover Area YMCA.

Amazing creations from the Experimental Mixed Media workshop with instructor Sue Marrazzo yesterday!Sign up for Sue's ne...
01/14/2026

Amazing creations from the Experimental Mixed Media workshop with instructor Sue Marrazzo yesterday!

Sign up for Sue's next classes, Collage as a Fine Art (March 13) and another Experimental Mixed Media workshop (May 2) on our website: https://adamsarts.org/classes/

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125 S Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325

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Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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