Lancaster County Art Association

08/30/2026

Awards were presented at the August 28 closing day event of the Summer Challenge: Media Wars exhibit. The drawing to determine the winner of the original Carol S. Herr oil painting "The Back Porch" was also done with the lucky winner announced as Larry Keller. All winners:

Summer Challenge: Media Wars Awards

FAVORITE MEDIA : Oil/Acrylic

MOST PIECES IN THE SHOW:
(tie) Anita Gordon-Palmer & Deb Schuch

THEME WINNERS
Red, White & Blue: Paul Gross
A Summer Holiday: Marcia Miller
Catch A Wave: Mary Ellen O'Neal
Anything Goes: Anita Gordon Palmer

MEDIUM WINNERS
Oil/Acrylic: Carol S. Herr
Water Media: Kathryn Collins
Other Media: Paul Gross

YOUTH WINNERS
Ages 7-9: Arabella Fahy
Ages 10-12: Sydney Stoltzfus
Teen: Kaylee Stoltzfus

Winner of the Carol S. Herr painting "The Back Porch":
Larry Keller

Thank you to all participants for your entries to Media Wars, for your votes, and for your support of the LCAA!

08/29/2026

Attention Artists!
Join us for our next challenge this fall. The 90/90 Challenge is an artistic event that challenges artists to complete an artwork in a 90 minute session. Cash Awards will be given in each session on Oct. 9 & 10 and a $200 Best of Show at the end of the event. Our goal is to have 90 pieces or more created during the 2 day event to celebrate our 90th year!
Check out the details below and on the attached form.
* Each session is 90 minutes, work must be started and finished during that time.
* 15 minutes before to set up, 15 minutes after to clean up.
* Work in any medium, any size or subject matter. Indoor or outside (plein air).
* We have tables, easels, etc. available or you may use your own.
* Artist Entry Fee: $25 per session. You may do as many sessions as you like.
* Awards: A $100 First Place & a $25 Honorable Mention given in each session. A $200 Best of Show given at the end of the show. Awards will be voted on by the public attending. Free Admission.
* Sessions: Friday, Oct 9, 2-3:30pm, 4-5:30pm, & 6-7:30pm - Saturday, Oct. 10, 10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm & 2-3:30pm
* Sign up early to reserve your session, table or easel. There is a limited number of artists per session. Send in your form as soon as possible.
* Artists may enter their piece(s) in the 90/90 Challenge Exhibit during the Autumn Daze Exhibit. No entry fee.
Sponsors & Supporters Needed
We are looking for individual or business sponsors for this event. Consider helping the LCAA make this a successful fundraiser by your donation, or passing on the attached letter and form to local businesses.
* Sponsor a session - $150, or Co-Sponsor at $75, or Sponsor our Best of Show Award at $200.
* Sponsors will be listed in our program, on signs, our website, Facebook, etc.
* Supporters - Donations of $25 or more, or gift cards, merchandise in that amount or more.
* LCAA Supporters will be listed on the event program.
* Fill out the attached form today!

Questions? call the LCAA office at 717-687-7061.

08/27/2026

Summer is almost over and our Summer Challenge Exhibit is coming to a close. Our Evening Reception with Awards Announced will be held Friday, Aug. 28, 6-8pm. You still have a chance to vote for your favorites from 6-7pm, and awards will be announced at 7:30pm. Come and see who were the favorite artists and most popular medium! We will also have the drawing for the Carol Herr oil painting "The Back Porch" chosen.
Pick Up: Artists may pick up their work from the show at 8pm, after the reception. You may also pick up Sat. & Sun. Aug. 29, 30, and Thurs. & Fri. Sept. 3, 4. You can also pick up during the drop off for the Fall Membership Show, Sept. 11,12,13.
Note: The LCAA will be closed Labor Day Weekend, Sat. & Sun. Sept. 5 & 6.
Questions? call the LCAA office at 717-687-7061.

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08/18/2026

Join us on August 21 for Open Studio at the Lancaster County Art Association in Strasburg! Each month, our gallery opens its doors from 5–8 PM for an evening of art, community, and creativity.
Stop in to check out "Anything Goes", the final theme of our current exhibit, Summer Challenge: Media Wars. Then head over to the classroom for Open Studio, where creatives of all kinds gather to work on their current or new projects in a relaxed, welcoming space. Bring your own supplies, snacks, and drinks — and settle in for a few hours of focused creating alongside others who share your passion.
Whether you're working on a piece of your own, looking to mingle with fellow artists, or simply curious to see what the local creative community is up to, Third Fridays is the perfect low-key way to connect. No pressure, no agenda — just art, conversation, and good company.
All ages are welcome! Please note that minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

08/16/2026

Summer marches on! You have till the evening of Friday, August 28, to see ALL of the entries to the Summer Challenge Exhibit and vote on your favorites with the “Anything Goes” pieces now added to the exhibit. Voting Ballots are $5 each or 3 for $10. Awards will be presented at the Closing Reception on August 28 from 6 to 8pm. Voting ends at 6:30pm on Friday, August 28. Don’t miss the final count at 7:00pm when the winning media and artists will be announced. At 7:30pm we will have the drawing for the winner of the Carol Herr oil painting!

08/15/2026

Catch A Wave - Ice Cream Social

We had a wonderful turn out for the Catch a Wave and Ice Cream Social! Hope you were there to enjoy!

Here are some photos of exhibit!

08/08/2026

Ice Cream Day at the LCAA!
It's way too hot! Come out to the LCAA on Sun. Aug. 9, 1-4pm and cool down with free ice cream! You can make your own sundae with our selection of delectable goodies - chocolate & caramel sauce, peanut butter cups, oreos, M&M's, brownies, fruit, whipped topping and of course cherries for on top!
You can view the outstanding work in the Summer Challenge: Media Wars Exhibit! Even if you have been to the show earlier, we have lots of new work with our "Catch A Wave" theme. You can vote for your favorites and be entered into the drawing to win the original oil painting by Carol S. Herr.
In addition, the winners will be announced in our Children's Coloring Contest, on display in the classroom.

08/04/2026

REMINDER! THIS SUNDAY!

Pick up the coloring page at the LCAA during gallery hours or grab one tonight from our booth at National Night Out!

We will be awarding three lucky little artists at our Ice Cream Day in the gallery on Sunday August 9th. All coloring submissions for the contest must be dropped off at LCAA by Saturday August 8th. Three winners will be announced and presented with their awards at 2pm on August 9th. The awards will be presented for:
1. Most Creative
2. Most Colorful
3. Most Realistic.
Winners will each take home a 335 piece art kit that includes a built in mini easel, drawing pads, coloring books, origami paper, oil pastels, pens, watercolors, pencils, stickers, and much more! See less