Adams County Juried Art Exhibit

Saturday, June 8th - Sunday, June 16th (Except Monday)
10 am - 4pm
Schmucker Art Gallery
Tickets: free

CONGRATULATIONS to the following artists who have been accepted by juror Kate Stewart into the Adams County Arts Council’s 10th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, presented in partnership with the Gettysburg Festival and Schmucker Art Gallery at Gettysburg College.

Juried artists are: M. Jane Albin, John Armstrong, Millie Bankert, Sarah Becker, Eileen Colgan Bowling, Anne K. Byrne, Jack Chambers, Philip Colgan, Paul Colomb, Tom Conway, Pamela Cooper-White, Susan G. DeVan, Barbara Ebaugh, Audrey Farnsworth, Sue Fehringer, Anne Finucane, G.L. Gasowski, Geoff Grant, Nanette Hatzes, Maaike Heitkonig, Betty Henry, Al Holliday, Tim Hirneisen, Teresa Jarzynski, David Keperling, Celeste Lauritsen, Jim Lauritsen, Joli Miller, Kerry Mott, Wanda Murren, Alan Paulson, Arlyn Pettingell, Jill Rakowicz, Carol Rinehart, Ann Ruppert, Ted Scarpino, Mel Shull, Andrew Smith, DiAnne Smith, Peter Smyth, Dana Stewart, Andrea Miller Theisson, Geoffrey Thulin, Barbara Wilke, and Anne Zabawa.

The exhibit will be on display at Schmucker Art Gallery from May 31 to July 7 with the awards ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 7, during the opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Award sponsors include Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers, OPEN MINDS, For the Cause Productions, Kristine Witherow/ProEquities, Dick Blick Art Materials, Schmucker Art Gallery, and Gallery 30. Gallery hours will be Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The gallery will be closed on Mondays and on July 4.

PHOTO CAPTION ( PHOTO CREDIT BERT DANIELSON):
Juror Rene Trevino of School 33 Art Center in Baltimore selected Storybook Red Riding Hood, a mixed-assemblage piece by Barbara Jean Clements of Gettysburg, as Best of Show at the Adams County Arts Council’s 9th Annual Juried Exhibition on June 8, 2012 at Schmucker Art Gallery. Other prize winners included Alan Paulson (Second), Jack Handshaw (Third), Barbara Dombrowsky (Fourth), Sharon Birch (Schmucker Director’s Award) and Kerry Mott (Blick Art Materials Award.) Pictured front, from left are Kerry Mott, Shannon Egan (Schmucker Art Gallery director), juror Rene Trevino, and Sharon Birch. Rear from left are Kristine Witherow of ProEquities, 4th Prize sponsor, Debra McCauslin of For the Cause Productions - Third Prize sponsor, Jay Mackie of OPEN MINDS - Second Prize sponsor, Lindsey Anderson of Scott & Co Fine Jewelers - Best of Show sponsor, Barbara Jean Clements, Alan Paulson, Jack Handshaw, and Barbara Dombrowski.

Plein Air Art Exhibit

Saturday, June 8th - Sunday, June 16th
9 am - 7pm
Histroric Gettysburg Train Station
Tickets: free

Plein air artists from the experienced to the aspiring are displaying pieces on the topic of “Paint our Historic Town and Battlefield” as part of the following two non- juried events.

Attention Artists:

The 2013 Gettysburg Festival offers two “studio” programs for working artists.

• Plein air artists from the experienced to the aspiring are invited to “Paint our Historic Town and Battlefield” as part of the following two non- juried events The nine-day Plein Air Paint Out at sites surrounding Gettysburg and an accompanying exhibition at the historic Gettysburg Train Station
• The Wednesday afternoon Quick Draw on the streets of Gettysburg culminating in a “wet sale” in downtown Lincoln Square Artists may join us for one or both programs
  

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Quick Draw & Wet Sale

Wednesday, June 12th
9 am - 7: 30 pm
Downtown Gettysburg
Tickets: free

Attention Artists:

The 2013 Gettysburg Festival offers two “studio” programs for working artists.

• Plein air artists from the experienced to the aspiring are invited to “Paint our Historic Town and Battlefield” as part of the following two non- juried events The nine-day Plein Air Paint Out at sites surrounding Gettysburg and an accompanying exhibition at the historic Gettysburg Train Station
• The Wednesday afternoon Quick Draw on the streets of Gettysburg culminating in a “wet sale” in downtown Lincoln Square Artists may join us for one or both programs
  

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Register and Pay Online

History Meets the Arts: Edible Art Tour

Thursday, June 13th @ Various Galleries throughout downtown Gettysburg

5:00-9:00pm

$35.00 (Complimentary wine and beverages are included with ticket price) | Buy Tickets

You will depart this event satiated and inspired after visiting five galleries throughout Gettysburg’s historic district, meeting world class artists and local top-tier chefs and enjoying both artistic and culinary masterpieces. Guests will have the first chance to view the 2013 History Meets the Arts galleries, meet the artists and enjoy culinary masterpieces at every stop.

Gallery venues for 2013 include:

Adams County Arts Council, 125 S. Washington Street

Gettysburg Frame Shop, 17 Chambersburg Street

King James Gallery, 15 Baltimore Street

Lord Nelson’s Gallery, 27 Chambersburg Street

Lord Nelson’s Satellite Gallery at the Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 N. Stratton Street

Participating Restaurants:

Blue Parrot Bistro

Garryowen Irish Pub

Gettysburg Hotel

Inn at Herr Ridge

Wyndham Gettysburg

Fairfield Inn 1757

* All events, prices, personalities, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice.

History Through Storytelling: Jeff Shaara’s Journey Through the Legacy of His Father

Saturday, June 15th @ Adams County Ag & Natural Resource Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Road

11:30-Luncheon (Lecture will begin at 12:30)  

$40 | Buy Tickets

Widely regarded as America’s most popular and respected author of military fiction, master storyteller Jeff Shaara captivates audiences by bringing America's vivid past to life in stories that span from the American Revolution to World War II.  Son of Pulitzer prize-winning author, Michael Shaara (The Killer Angels), Jeff wrote a prequel (Gods and Generals, 1996) and a sequel (The Last Full Measure, 1998) to his father's classic work, followed by the creation of ten additional historical novels, every one a New York Times Bestseller.  He is the only two-time winner of the American Library Association's "William Young Boyd" Award, among many other accolades, including three different awards from his alma mater, Florida State University.  Shaara is a renown speaker and will be bringing his lecture, “History through Storytelling, Jeff Shaara's Journey Through the Legacy of his Father” to the Gettysburg Festival audience.

* All events, prices, personalities, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice.

The Gettysburg Story | Movie Premiere

Sunday, June 16th @ Majestic Theather
3 pm

Tickets: $10 | Buy Tickets

Gettysburg Festival, in conjunction with Boritt Films and the Majestic Theater, is pleased to host the world premiere of "The Gettysburg Story." The Gettysburg Story was written, produced and directed by Gettysburg native, Jake Boritt and is narrated by actor, Stephen Lang (Avatar, Gettysburg). The movie premiere is slated for Sunday, June 16 at 3:00pm at the Majestic Theater. Tickets can be purchased through the theater at 717.337.8200 or online at www.GettysburgMajestic.org.

To watch clips of the video visit: www.thegettysburgstory.com or click here to view a short clip