Lycoming Arts Upcoming Events 2024

🎨Calling all local Artists! Join Lycoming Arts Tote Design Contest!🎨

In celebration of Lycoming Arts' 65th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of First Friday, we're excited to announce a contest that not only highlights the success of Lycoming Arts but also puts the spotlight on a Local Artist. 

Submit your original painting or photo that captures one of the following themes:

1. Arts in the community: Portray the essence of community through art.
2. Beauty of Lycoming County: Capture the charm and allure of Lycoming County.
3. Arts of Lycoming County: Showcase the vibrant and diverse arts scene of Lycoming County.
4. Unity of Lycoming Arts: Highlight the sense of unity within Lycoming Arts and Lycoming County.

🏆Prizes Await!🏆

Top 20 Artists:

• Your artwork will be displayed in the Lycoming Arts gallery for the month of February, 2025!

Grand Prize Winner:

• Be featured as our Gallery Artist!
• Enjoy a waived 30% fee on any pieces sold in the gallery.
• Receive a $100 gift card toa local business.
• Have your winning design as our featured art for Lycoming Arts 65th Celebration Tote Bag with an opportunity to sign all purchased bags in May at First Friday event

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and celebrate our local arts scene! Winner will be chosen February 7, 2025.

UPLOAD YOUR DESIGN - CLICK HERE

Lycoming Arts Gallery
Arts in the Neighborhood

Featured Artists - Opening Receptions 5pm - 9pm*

• January - Marjorie Maddox & Karen Elias - Includes Book Launch
• February - Anniversary Totebag Design Winning Artist Showcase
• March - Maggie Kemmerer
• April - Elaine Rockoff / Loyalsock School District
• May - Uriah Marcellus Hammond / Montgomery School District
  
• June - Sue Nichols
• July - Leslie Landon
• August - Damon McCloskey
• September -TBD
• October - Debra Moffitt
• November -TBD
• December -TBD

* Unless otherwise indicated.

Upcoming First Friday (2024)

• May 3, 2024 
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Ashlee Reitmeyer
  Collegetown Artist: Sage Kennedy, Lycoming College
  Youth Gallery: Loyalsock School District
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm May 3 at Lycoming Arts 
• June 7, 2024
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Ric Jones
  Book Launch: Carrie Anne Noble "Gingerbread Queen"
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm June 7 at Lycoming Arts 
• July 5, 2024
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Arthur Sterngold
  Nature's Palette: Art in Rider Park Display
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm July 5 at Lycoming Arts 
• August 2, 2024
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Brady Photography
  Book Launch: Marjorie Maddox
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm August 2 at Lycoming Arts 
• September 6, 2024
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Peter Williams
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm September 6 at Lycoming Arts 
• October 4, 2024
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Holly Patton Shull
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm October 4 at Lycoming Arts 
• November 1, 2024
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Ron Beach
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm November 1 at Lycoming Arts 
• December 6, 2024
  Lycoming Arts Gallery: Gail Jones
  Opening Reception: 5-9pm December 6 at Lycoming Arts 

Williamsport First Friday
Music (2024)

• May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024 Lycoming Arts First Friday featuring the UPMC Community Block Party, and the award-winning Gabe Stillman Band, WAHS Bands, Uptown Music Collective
• June 7, 2024 Cass & the Bail Out Crew, Peter Harris, Vandals
• July 5, 2024 Pepper Street, Devin Flynt, Coast to Coast
• August 2, 2024 Dylan Zangwill; Celtic Wood & Wires, Izzy & Isabella (America's Got Talent & American Idol)
• September 6, 2024 Trip the Light, String Burners, Kick Trax
• October 4, 2024 Blue River Soul featuring Karen Meeks, Uptown Music Coillective, Substitutes
  

Inaugural German Holiday Market 

(Weihnachtsmarkt) Featuring craft vendors, traditional eats, music & more! Catch a ride on the trolley and visit other nearby attractions such as the Brandon Park Lights, Salvation Army Festival of the Trees, Christmas Parade and Downtown Shopping Events.

Stay for the weekend! Call the Holiday Inn and mention the German Christmas Market and get a $99 Rate for December 6th or 7th and be invited to a reception at The James on December 7th 8-10PM.

Signature Stein
Purchase our signature stein and get a  German-style beer or wine included in the price, courtesy of John Ryan Brewery and a local wine supplier.

Inaugural Event Pin
Fill up your downtown shopping passport and receive an inaugural event pin!

Cost

• 100% Free To Walk Around!

Where

• Lycoming College Commuter Lot - Little League Blvd & Mulberry Street

When

• Friday December 6th - 12-9PM
  

Treats

• Bratwurst
• Gluhwein (Spiced Wine)
• Hot Roasted Nuts
• Pretzels

Victorian Christmas

25th Anniversary

Historical Williamsport – Eras Tour, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

November 22, 23 & 24
Events happening all weekend!

Tour Info

Brochure

Tickets