central pa arts

Artisan, Departments, March/April 2022

A Stitch in Time

Karen Hendricks / February 25, 2022

Adams County’s Stitch N Peace Quilt Guild Celebrates 25th Anniversary By Karen Hendricks | Photography by Melissa Ring Quilting—a timeless, classic art form—involves fabric, stitches, and all the pieces coming together

Departments, Destinations, March/April 2022

A Dose of the Church of Satire

Lisa Gregory / February 25, 2022

Comedy Club Brings Laughter to Hanover By Lisa Gregory Laughter is the best medicine, they say, and there’s even science to back it up. Laughter can decrease stress hormones and increase immune

Artisan, Departments, January/February 2022

Imaginative Realism

Darrin Youker / December 27, 2021

Fantasy games influence Gettysburg artist’s bold, bright works of art By Darrin Youker | Portrait photo by Melissa Ring As an artist, Emily Matusz is drawn to the immersive experience

Foothills Artists Studio Tour

Jessica Dean / October 26, 2021

14th Annual Foothills Artists Studio Tour November 20 & 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Meet the artists and tour their studios nestled in beautiful western Adams County, PA, just

Artisan, Departments, November/December 2021

Let the Bells Ring

Lisa Gregory / October 26, 2021

Local Handbell Choirs Bring Magic to the Music Story and photography by Lisa Gregory Amy Smith just couldn’t put the bells down. At age 13, Smith began playing in Redeemer’s United Church

Artisan, Departments, September/October 2021

A Passion for Painting

Tessa Walter / August 27, 2021

Fairfield artist Sally Thomas loves experimenting with colors and designs By Tessa Walter | Photography by Casey Martin Celebrated local artist Sarah “Sally” Thomas is no stranger to our community.