The popular Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery Inc. on Franklin Street in Hagerstown is expanding its mission to serve the student demographic of the area with its after school art program and gallery. In order to reach deeper into the community and enhance the education and development of our youth through an appreciation of the Arts, the program is now establishing a wider presence by setting up a similar facility at 10 East Main St., Waynesboro, PA.

The Grand Opening is on Saturday December 7, 2013 and will feature the work of French artist, poet, and Pennsylvania resident, Eliane Ambrose, along with many other activities.

Eliane Ambrose

The schedule for the day includes:

Meet & Greet artist Eliane Ambrose  – 12:00 -1:00 pm

Terry Hayes, Puppeteer from 1:00 – 1:45 pm

Mrs. Joan Selby, Christmas Craft Art for Elementary School age students – 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

Art Page, Poet – 3:00pm – 3:30,

Rob Earp, Piano – 3:30 – 4:00 pm

Merlin Hernandez, Poet – 4:00 – 4:30 pm

Rob Earp, Christmas Music – 4:30 – 5:00 pm

Eliane Ambrose – “POETRY BOOK SIGNING” – 5:00 – 5:30pm

CHRISTMAS PHOTOS BY: RON LYTLE – 5:30-5:45 pm

Eliane Ambrose

ELIANE AMBROSE – The body of work in this exhibit reflects movement that is at once elemental and whimsical with shades of both nostalgia and angst. Pieces, at first glance, appear to be rooted in realism but contain strong surrealistic undertones.  While some of the work dances, there is a gravitational pull that denies the quest to soar. Violence and desolation permeate the message in a way that is disturbing. But visitors to the gallery will find themselves drawn to the artist’s expression of a journey that sometimes seems personal. The exhibit will hang till the end of December.

 Art classes begin on Monday Jan 6, 2014 at the Waynesboro location. Preregister by contacting ; email;[email protected]  or call 304-261-4516