Waynesboro, PA: Destination ARTS! activities continue in Waynesboro, PA with art exhibits and special events scheduled at Gallery 50, 42 West ARTS Co-Op, Gallery 35 East, Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro, and Walnut Street Studios. The galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, photographs, furniture, and more. To see a full listing of gallery hours, visit their websites listed below.
Help The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro…
Help us continue providing for, celebrating, and supporting the arts and entertainment in the greater Waynesboro area, especially in the downtown area. We offer five galleries and many musical offerings for the public’s enjoyment and foster the development of local artists of all types. Won’t you please assist? Use this link to reach our online donation page, artsalliancegw.org/donate-to-arts-alliance-of-greater-waynesboro/ or just click the button below. We are very grateful for the support of the community.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 – Oil Painting Class:
12 to 3 p.m. 42 West ARTS Co-Op – 42 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA 17268. Join Donna Bingaman at her weekly painting class every Wednesday while Patric Schlee provides ambient music designed to inspire! Each student benefits from her personal instruction and 40 years of experience. For more info, call 717-762-8394.
Thursday, February 1, 2018 – Oil Painting Demonstration:
1 to 4 p.m. Gallery 50 – 50 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Marjorie Tressler will be conducting an oil painting demonstration, geared toward the art student’s perspective.
January Featured Artist at Gallery 50 – Hans Guerin
Hans Guerin’s work has been displayed and won awards in exclusive exhibitions and competitions throughout the United States and internationally, including Greenhouse Gallery’s Salon International, the Legacy Gallery’s Scottsdale Salon, the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society’s “Best of America” salons, and the Oil Painters of America National show. Guerin’s artwork has also appeared in several books, including three volumes of Northlight Book’s “Strokes of Genius,” the American Art Collector, the Artist, Art and Beyond, and the International Artist Magazine, which featured a 10-page spread on Guerin and his artist wife, Beth de Loiselle. Several new works by Guerin have recently been added to Gallery 50.
Friday, February 2, 2018 – Live Music Friday:
5:30 to 8 p.m. Music Makers – 46 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA.
Joel Newman has an eclectic music background, playing and studying everything from blues and jazz to funk and classical. When not performing, Newman teaches music at Duet with Music in Frederick, Md. and records demos out of his home studio.
Wine and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Friday, February 2, 2018 – Opening Reception:
5 – 8pm, 42 West ARTS Co-Op – 42 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Be sure to visit and enjoy the reception and music. While there, enjoy pieces of art from the members’ Slumbering Earth Awakening Show. Wine and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the co-op at 717-762-8394.
Friday, February 2, 2018 – Musical Demonstration:
5:30 to 8 p.m. 42 West ARTS Co-Op – 42 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA 17268. Patric Schlee will entertain visitors with a variety of musical instruments, including the didgeridoo, flute, and drums. While there, enjoy pieces of art from the members’ Slumbering Earth Awakening Show. Wine and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the co-op at 717-762-8394.
Saturday, February 3, 2018 – Children’s Valentine Heart:
10 a.m. to Noon at Ceramic Arts Center 13 South Church St., Waynesboro, PA. For more information contact Mary Ashe-Mahr at [email protected] or call 717-404-3190, or visit www.ceramics-nccs.org. Fee: $25.00 for a child or upgrade this class to a Family Workshop for $45.00 for an adult and child.
Saturday, February 3, 2018 – Portrait Painting Demonstration:
12 to 2 p.m. 42 West ARTS Co-Op – 42 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Join Donna Bingaman as she demonstrates techniques in portrait painting. For more info, call 717-762-8394.
Saturday, February 3, 2018 – Book Binding Demonstration:
1 to 3 p.m. 42 West ARTS Co-Op – 42 W. Main St., Pamela Soaring Raven demonstrates the basic techniques of book binding, including the use of templates, sewing with waxed linen thread, preparing the text block, creating a solid case cover, and putting the text block and cover together. For more information, contact the co-op at 717-762-8394.
Monday, February 5, 2018 – Oil & Acrylic Painting Class:
1 to 4 p.m. Gallery 50 – 50 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA 17268. Join Marjorie Tressler for a painting class for artists of all ability levels. Continuous Monday classes (join anytime!) are for the novice to advanced/professional artist seeking to improve style and technique in oil, acrylic and drawing. $65 for 6 classes which you attend at your own flexibility Contact Marjorie Tressler at 717-762-6791 or at [email protected] to register.
Feb. 5, 2018 – Songwriters Workshop:
6:30 p.m. Music Makers – 46 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Participants encouraged to write a song, lyrics, or instrumental piece to share, using the chosen prompt for the month. This month the prompt is “FIRE!” The prompt is a starting point for your song. It may be used as the song title, a lyric, or simply as inspiration for your song. All genres welcome. For more info, contact Jonathan Ingels at [email protected] or 717-762-7131.
Ongoing Shows
Gallery 50’s (50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) Artwork by local and regional artists is on display and for sale. The walls are filled with fine art paintings in beautiful frames. The tables are covered with outstanding examples of pottery, wood work, jewelry, sculpture, cards and even hand made soaps. Truly an experience for the senses – especially with the addition of music performances during “Wine Down Friday.”
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42 West ARTS Co-Op (42 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) Artwork in many varying media by co-op members is on display and for sale. For more information, visit the co-op website at www.42westarts.com or call 717-762-8394.
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Gallery 35 East (35 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) features fine art photography, illustrations, oil and watercolor paintings, and two-dimensional art. Custom framing, classes, and seminars plus a “Da Their website is www.throughthelensandbeyond.com.
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The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 South Church
Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) brings together area potters of all skill levels and ages offering classes, workshops, and pottery sales. Guild members have 24 hour access to the wheels and kiln seven days a week. For information about classes and special programs visit their website at www.ceramics-nccs.org.
Walnut Street Studios (117 Walnut Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) Walnut Street Studios 
is “Your Location to Create”. We are a ceramic studio with artist studio spaces. Come check out our artists and potters. Classes are available. Members have 24/7 access to the studio.
Hours: Thursday 1-4 pm Friday 6-9 pm
Visit our website: www.walnutstreetstudios.com
Musical performances at Destination ARTS! are supported in part by 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.
For more information, please visit the website at www.artsallianncegw.org or call 717-655-2500 or email [email protected].