Special Events

meet the artist, watch a demonstration or make something

Whether you want to watch others create or you like to get in on the creative process, there’s something for all ages and skill levels. From a community photo project to events for your dogs, find special events here.

All events occur on both days of ArtWalk unless noted otherwise. Find your choice of featured galleries‘ contact information.

Interactive/Participatory

Lancaster Photo Walk
Snap a phone pic, tweet with the hashtag
#lancphotowalk and we’ll put together an exhibit
Citywide ArtWalk Event

ArtBike
Borrow a special Modern Art bike,
Grab an ArtWalk map & tour our favorite city.
photo ID required. Bikes available in the silent auction
Modern Art, Chestnut St

Curating the City Mobile Tour
By using the Curating the City mobile site,
explore Lancaster’s history and people
citywide (stationed at 214 W Grant St)

City Creatures Tour
By using the Curating the City mobile site,
take your kids (5-10) on an interactive journey
citywide (stationed at 214 W Grant St)

Wearable Craft Workshop Sampler (Sat only)
Learn one of three topics including Polymer Clay Mokume Gane, Wire Crochet Jewelry or Crocheted Cowl. Registration required. $
Guild Store at Center of American Craft

People’s Painting
Grab Julia’s paint and brushes. free.
Julia Swartz

4″ x 4″ Black & White
Stop by and pick up your 4×4″ piece of black paper and create a “small” masterpiece using any white medium.
Kalargyros & Herr Gallery Plus LCAA Downtown

Masterpiece for Mom
everything for “kids” to paint a 8×10 canvas for mom.
Annex24 Gallery

Hands by Hoin
Bill Hoin will turn the outline of your hand into a spectacular creature, flower, shape, your choice!
Annex24 Gallery

Hands-on Lancaster
Visitors will weave a paper collage and personalize it with a hand print.
All ages. free.
at Lancaster Parking Authority, North East corner of Orange and Prince Street
Kevin Lehman Pottery & Lancaster Creative Factory

Make your own bead necklace
All ages. $$
Jenni Buffington

The Art of Living an Artful Life
Bring pictures of your room, ask the designer and find tips on how to transform a space.
City Folk

Cemetery Tour
By using the Curating the City mobile site,
take your (10 and up) on an interactive journey
citywide (stationed at 214 W Grant St)

Watch & Chat

LIVE Art Demonstrations
Annex24 Gallery

Plein Air Streetscape Demonstration
Christiane David

Fraktur
Adele Lynham (Sat: 1 to 5 pm)
Guild Store

Woodturning demonstration
Ted Rasmussen (Sun: noon to 4 pm)
Guild Store

Pottery & Glass Demonstrations
with Kevin Lehman
Kevin Lehman Pottery

Meet

Cindy Schlosser
Gallery on Market

Christiane David
Christiane David Gallery

Freiman Stoltzfus
Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery

Jude Sharp
j.a. sharp Custom Jeweler

Julia Swartz
Julia Swartz Gallery

various LCAA members
Kalargyros-Herr Gallery

Carol Herr & Despina Kalargyros
Kalargyros-Herr Gallery

Liz Hess
Liz Hess Gallery

Judith Hummel
CityFolk (Sat only: 11-3)

Melodie Burkey
City Folk