Upcoming & current events.

Fine Edged Grain in the Gallery
Feb
9
to Mar 30

Fine Edged Grain in the Gallery

Adam Rung
Jim Sabiston
Brad Clever

Three fine artists living in Chambersburg. The furniture of a second generation woodworker, a photographer who transforms photos into impressionistic watercolors and a painter who creates lifelike paintings in oil & gouache. Now through March 30.

The gallery is open 12-5 Fridays and 10-2 Saturdays. Also by appointment contact Andrea Finch at gallery@coumcilforthearts.net for an appointment to view outside of normal hours.

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Call for Art - The Jacket Project
Mar
1
to Apr 6

Call for Art - The Jacket Project

The Jacket Project ‘24

Gallery show April 5th - April 21st

Turn that piece of ‘Junk’ into a Funky piece of art to be auctioned off
in the Gallery on Sunday, April 21st

Exhibition Schedule

Now - Pick up a Jacket now or use your own in the Gallery 103 North Main Street
April 1st-6th - Jackets due in the Gallery
April 20st - Downtown Earth Day Events
April 1st - April 20th - Jackets to be displayed in the Gallery & online
April 21st - The Jacket Project Auction – Jacket Fundraiser Live & Silent Auctions in Gallery and Estate jewelry mélange

Turn that piece of ‘Junk’ into a Funky piece of art to be auctioned off during an auction in the Gallery. You may decorate any piece of apparel: jackets, hats, shoes, belts, pants, shirts, etc.
Women’s & Men’s clothing & even kids clothing is acceptable.
Pieces to be displayed in the Gallery and online before the auction.
Jacket Auction & Estate jewelry sale to benefit the CFTA.
Artists will receive 35% of the Auction price.

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Jacket Project Auction
Apr
21

Jacket Project Auction

You are Invited to the CFTA benefit Jacket Project Auction on Sunday April 21st from 1-3 pm.

Light refreshments, tunes and fantastic art to wear with a chance to bid and make your own.
Live mannequins will model the jackets during the event.
Our MC will be our dear friend & Chambersburg celeb MrPhab, Philip Whitley.

Silent Auction 1-3 pm
Live Auction for select jackets starts at 2 pm

Jackets will be available to view and bid on starting April 5th until the auction date.

Inquiries contact us at gallery@councilforthearts.net

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Snowfall Ball
Jan
26

Snowfall Ball

Dance the night away at the SnowFall Ball.  

Dance the night away with dance lessons followed by an open dance and a showcase performance by Frank Hancock.
Join us for an  evening of dancing, demonstrations and light refreshments.

6-7 pm Dance instruction from Frank Hancock

7-10 pm Dancing at the Fellowship Hall in the Central Presbyterian Church

8 pm  Showcase Performance by Hancock Dance

Tickets available at the door.

Cash only

Dance instructions and demonstrations by Frank Hancok of HancockDance.com

Friday January 26, 2024, 6 – 10 PM

Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship , 40 Lincoln Way W, Chambersburg, PA 17201

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IceFest 2024
Jan
25
to Jan 28

IceFest 2024

Icefest is organized by the Council for the Arts, Chambersburg’s Downtown Business Council & Downtown Chambersburg Inc
IceFest originated in 2002 to help the community shake the mid-winter blues. A large group of volunteers came together to bring displays and other activities to get us out of our houses and into our local community. Over the years the events, the fun and the crowds have continued to grow.

The Largest Ice Festival In Pennsylvania!

Pull out your favorite scarf and mittens, bundle the kids up and be sure to grab your camera; you won’t want to miss the faces of those that sit upon the giant ice throne for the first time or stand beside their favorite sculpture. You can also catch a glimpse of the carvers from DiMartino Ice sculpting right in front of your eyes! Skilled in their art form, these carvers have trained for many years and can turn a plain block of ice into just about anything. It’s amazing to watch.

A huge variety of events and activities are scheduled throughout the four-day festival giving you a chance to explore the best of Chambersburg and experience our vibrant Downtown culture for yourself.  Be sure to visit your favorite art galleries, restaurants and boutique stores while enjoying all that Icefest has to offer. 

There is so much to see and do, so be sure to check out Icefest’s schedule of events.


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Sip and Stroll
Dec
9

Sip and Stroll

Sip, Shop & then Stroll
Make your first stop at CFTA and enjoy samples from our friends at TBC Brewing from the Barrel House.

Join us this Holiday season as we taste, sample and enjoy our through Downtown Chambersburg with local and regional beer, cider, wine and distilled beverages and international food that Downtown Chambersburg has to offer!

Purchase your tickets from Downtown Chambersburg Inc - $45 for food and 21+ beverages!
Proceeds go towards downtown revitalization!
https://www.facebook.com/events/576613634238308

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Cocoa Crawl at CFTA
Dec
1

Cocoa Crawl at CFTA

Get your Cocoa Crawl mugs on the square and make the Council your first stop!
View the 39th Annual Miniature Exhibition & Young Artist Miniature Challenge
Hot cocoa and a stroll through our beautiful downtown. What could be better?!
Buy a custom Cocoa Crawl mug on the square from Downtown Business Council for $8 or two for $15, starting at 5:30pm.
With mug purchase, you will receive a wristband and a ballot.
At 6pm, you can stroll through downtown and sample cocoas from participating businesses.
Vote for your favorite (VOTE FOR CFTA) and bring your ballot back to the square.
You must have a wristband to participate in sampling. Sponsored by Valley Agency Insurance.
Mug design winner: Madi Stine

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You Are Art Gala
Nov
4

You Are Art Gala

Join us for an Avant-gART evening with hors d’oeuvres, dinner and entertainment from all areas of art in Chambersburg, including the Collector’s Choice Art Auction.
November 4th, 2023 6-10 pm

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Hidden/Unhidden Reception
Oct
6

Hidden/Unhidden Reception

Hidden/Unhidden
September 1 to October 21, 2023

Meet the Artists Reception : October 6th 5-8 pm

What do you keep hidden?
What do you expose?

Artists:

jim mackey.

Chris Oleary.

Barbara Randall.

Leighton Scott.

Mary Seay.

Catriona Lunsford.

Gallery open Fridays 12-5 Saturdays 10-2
Additional hours and Open Late for downtown events

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1st Annual Young Artist  Summer Art Show
Jul
21
to Aug 11

1st Annual Young Artist Summer Art Show

CFTA wants to fill the Galley with work from area Young Artists ages up to teens.

Our teachers will be pulling art from their students to hang on our walls during Summer Art Camps but we want more ART!!!

Summer Art Camps

Arts Express

Boys & Girls Club, Cumberland Valley School of Music, Rec Center camps

Any Young Artist work!

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Young Artist Summer Art Show Call for Art
Jul
10
to Aug 10

Young Artist Summer Art Show Call for Art

CFTA wants to fill the Galley with work from area Young Artists ages up to teens.

Our teachers will be pulling art from their students to hang on our walls during Summer Art Camps but we want more ART!!!

Summer Art Camps

Arts Express

Boys & Girls Club, Cumberland Valley School of Music, Rec Center camps

Any Young Artist work!

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I am Franklin County Drop in Art July
Jul
7

I am Franklin County Drop in Art July

An interactive exhibit of portraits of the people of Franklin county now and in the past.
Join us on First Friday for our interactive exhibition I AM FRANKLIN COUNTY: portraits of our community in words, images & sound and become part of the exhibit.
The Council for the Arts is inviting the community to share photos & stories of their lives.
If you made a portrait of life in Franklin County what would it look like?
The creative staff will interweave the images, words and sounds into an exhibit that will grow with community involvement as more history and current local lives are included on these large collages.
Bring a picture of what you Franklin County means to you and add it to the collage.

  • self portrait

  • your family & friends

  • your home, school or work

  • your favorite place in the county

    Also add your words to our word wall
    I AM FRANKLIN COUNTY ____________

    This collaborative, community made project will continue until Old Market Day on July 15th
    Creative workshops during the show will allow more of the community to share their creativity, their lives and become part of the exhibit!

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Call for Art: Hidden/Unhidden
Jun
25
to Aug 1

Call for Art: Hidden/Unhidden

Call for Art: Hidden/Unhidden
September 1 to October 21. 2023

From Tattoos to Masks.
Beards to Make-up.
Safes to Billboards.
Activism to Journaling.
Expose yourself.
Hang on our walls.

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