Lycoming Arts'
Williamsport First Friday.™
Committed to the Arts.
We believe in the social and economic value of the arts of all kinds, which strengthen relationships and build a quality of life that supports community development.
Our area is rich in visual, performing, musical, culinary, literary, and natural arts. We foster a lively cultural center. This hub not only creates recreational and economic activities for our hometown community members, but also makes Williamsport and the surrounding region an attractive destination for visitors and tourists.
- 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
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: 5-8pm November 1 at Lycoming Arts - December 6, 2024
Lycoming Arts Gallery: Gail Jones
Opening Reception: 5-8pm December 6 at Lycoming Arts
Upcoming First Friday
BE A WILLIAMSPORT FIRST FRIDAY™ VENDOR
Music Coming in 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
Lycoming Arts Gallery
Arts in the Neighborhood
Visit Our Gallery During Williamsport First Fridays
Featured Artists - Opening Receptions 5pm - 9pm
- January - Brian Druckenmiller
- February - Marjory Hafer/ Karen Elias
- March - Leslie James & Simon Ward collaboration
- April - Molly McHenry & Montgomery School District/Bess Lowry
- May - Ashley Reitmeyer and Loyalsock School District
- June - Ric Jones
- July - Arthur Sterngold
- August - Steve Brady - Nature Photography
- September - Peter Kelly Williams
- October - Holly Patton Shull
- November - Ron Beach
- December - Gail Jones / Fiber & Ceramics
Here, we welcome you to browse our artist directory and the Avenue of the Arts map to learn more about where you can engage with art in the community. Check out our events calendar and join our newsletter mailing list for updates about community events, art walks, public art, arts education, student galleries, and arts leadership training. Learn more about how you can support the arts through donation, membership, and volunteer opportunities.
Williamsport, located at the heart of central Pennsylvania, is quickly becoming a historical and cultural center for the arts. On the First Friday of every month, businesses keep their doors open late to host local artists, bands, and art events of all kinds. The goal of First Friday is to celebrate the arts while promoting local artists, and fostering Williamsport’s reputation as the Northern Tier’s regional cultural center. First Friday imbues Williamsport with the joy and beauty of the arts.
Lycoming Arts receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Williamsport is quickly becoming a historic and cultural center for the arts in central Pennsylvania. From our site you are able to find out about all of the arts in the area, browse through our artist directory, or even become a member to stay up-to-date with upcoming festivities. From our catalog you can locate local museums, galleries, theaters, historical associations and much more.
WILLIAMSPORT FIRST FRIDAY™ EVENT SPONSOR
EVENT MUSIC SPONSOR - WOODLANDS BANK
PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF THE ARTS
Van Campen Motors
