Erie Arts and Culture

06/11/2026

Ready to spice up your summer plans?

Join us for an Ethnic Market Tour and discover a side of Erie you may have never experienced before. Together, we'll visit vibrant markets, meet local shop owners, hear their stories, sample delicious foods, and explore flavors from around the world.

Led by Niken Astari Carpenter, this two-hour adventure is part cultural experience, part foodie excursion, and all about celebrating the people and traditions that make Erie such a special place to call home.

We're not saying this tour is life-changing... but your spice rack might never be the same.

Tickets are $40 and space is limited. Grab your Passport to Flavor and get ready to snack, stroll, and shop your way around the world—without ever leaving Erie.

Check out the comments to access the ticket link!

06/09/2026

Join us and our downtown partners for a TON of public events, including our big mural unveiling on the 25th at 5pm!

Leaders from Erie Arts and Culture, Downtown Partnership, and others shared a lineup of summer events designed to bring people downtown, including festivals, concerts, and community celebrations.

06/07/2026

🎨 Community Painting Update

The paint has dried (well, almost)! Thanks to an amazing turnout and so many helping hands, the America 250 Community Mural is complete.

As a result, Sunday's community painting session has been canceled.

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who stopped by and left their mark on this community project. Stay tuned for the big reveal!

06/06/2026

🎨 Community Painting Update

Wow! Thanks to the incredible response from our community, the America 250 Community Mural is now fully painted.

As a result, Saturday's community painting sessions have been canceled.

Thank you to everyone who picked up a brush and helped bring this project to life. We can't wait to share the finished mural with you soon!

06/05/2026

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house?

We've got artist talks, gallery nights, Creative Crowd, community events, and more coming your way. They're a great way to meet new people, try something different, and soak up a little creativity.

Oh—and they're all free.

Pick a date, bring a friend, and come see what we've been up to.

06/05/2026

🎨 Well, that was fast!

Thanks to an incredible outpouring of community support, the America 250 Community Mural is fully painted and our remaining community painting sessions have been canceled.

We are so grateful to everyone who stopped by, picked up a brush, and helped bring this project to life. What started as a mural became something even bigger—a celebration of community, creativity, and people coming together to make something beautiful.

Thank you for showing up, showing off your painting skills (or discovering them), and filling this project with so much heart. We can't wait for you to see the finished mural.

06/05/2026

🎨 Last chance to be part of the America 250 Community Mural!

This is the final weekend to add your brushstroke to this community artwork before painting wraps up on June 7.

Stop by the Bowie Apartments Ballroom (Old Avalon Building at 10th & State) and help bring this mural to life. No artistic experience needed—just a willingness to jump in and add a little color.

🖌 Friday: 5:00–8:00 PM
🖌 Saturday: 12:00–3:00 PM & 5:00–8:00 PM
🖌 Sunday: 12:00–3:00 PM

We've loved seeing so many community members leave their mark on this project. If you've been meaning to stop by, now's the time! Come paint with us and help put the finishing touches on something special. 🇺🇸🎨

06/05/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate visibility, belonging, and the people helping shape more inclusive communities.

Erie Arts & Culture Executive Director Susannah Faulkner shared her commitment to creating space where LGBTQIA+ individuals and organizations feel seen, supported, and connected in last year's Pride Edition of the Erie Reader.

Her leadership reflects the kind of future we believe in, one where the arts continue to strengthen community and where more people can see themselves represented in the cultural life of northwest Pennsylvania.

Check out the full story by visiting https://www.eriereader.com/article/gem-city-style-june-2025