Lancaster Artist Shows Work at Mercersburg Academy Burgin Center

Paintings by Lancaster artist, Jeff Kromer, are now in the Niche Gallery of the Burgin Center for the Arts on the Mercersburg Academy campus, Mercersburg PA, until
May 24.

Opening reception for the artist is Friday, May 8 @ 7:00 PM.
Free and open to the public!

Moon Dog Pottery to Host Pottery Classes in Welsh Run

What:
Moon Dog Pottery is hosting Pottery Classes for beginners and experienced potters. The classes will run for 6 weeks and cover wheel throwing, hand building and glaze techniques.

When:
6 week class sessions begin Monday, April 27 or Wednesday, April 29

Time:
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:
$189.00 - All materials are provided.

Contact Janine Davis at 717-328-9993 for more information, or to register.

“Arts in Action Night” at James Buchanan High School

What:
Several departments at the James Buchanan High School will participate in an “Arts in Action Night” at the high school. The evening is designed to exhibit and celebrate the creative efforts of our students.

Included will be a grades 1-12 art exhibit, performances by chorus, band, and orchestra students, and a special appearance by Miss Dicey’s School of Dance. Presentations will include technology department films, CO2 Cars, Pre Engineering “Formalizing Idea” displays, FFA public speaking, a flower display and FCCLA state and national exhibits. JBHS and JBMS Franklin County Science Fair projects will be displayed. Drama Club will assist visitors.

A special dedication ceremony is planned for the JBHS mosaic recently completed by mosaicist Justin Ayala, students, faculty, staff, parents, and community helpers. The public is welcome.

When:
Thursday, April 23rd
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where:
James Buchanan High School
Mercersburg, PA

Cost:
Free and open to the public

Be Creative @ Your Library

The Fendrick Library in Mercersburg offers programs for all ages over the summer months. This year's Summer Reading Program theme is, Be Creative @ Your Library! The library coordinators are looking for local artists who might be interested in sharing their talents with area youth and their families. Programs for adults are also welcome!

Programs may be set-up for a specific age level or as a family program. They can be just a 1 hour presentation or a hands-on workshop. Day and time is flexible.

Please contact Cheryl Custer at 717-328-9233, or email MCFA to let us know if you are interested in participating in this community project.

Smoke-Free Music in New Orleans

Though a long way off from Mercersburg geographically, we thought this was a great idea to help protect the lives and livelihood of musicians.  Since supporting all artists and our community is our mission, we wanted to share this concept with you.  Hopefully, someday, we can have more events such as this in our area!

Visit The Backbeat Foundation for more information.

MCFA Obtains Non-Profit Status

We have great news to share: MCFA is now a non-profit organization! Our official status came through in March. MCFA is excited about this new venture.

MCFA wishes to thank all of our first year supporters and, of course, The Mercersburg Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to serve under their organization as a committee. The M.A.C.C. gave us the opportunity to gain community recognition and legitimacy as an organization.

Our newly obtained status will allow us more flexibility in programming and fund-raising as well as membership options for our organization.

As a new non-profit organization we have secured our own domain name. You can now view our web site at www.mcfapa.org. Please update your information to reflect this change. Our email and blog site will reamin the same.

We're looking forward to many years of service to our Arts community.

All the Best,
Larissa Chace Smith, Allison Zeger, Kelly Schoenberger, Jenn Flanagan, Ryan Smith, Ozzie Weller and Matthew Kearney