To download a PDF of the Exhibition & Event Schedule click HERE.
Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor
Tim Colyer: “Apple Basket in Soft Afternoon Light”
Click HERE or on the image above to see all of the award winning pieces.
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
First Place: Paul Gross: “Partly Cloudy”, photography
Second Place: Dot Stepenaski: “Closing Time”, pastel
Third Place: Patti Kahler: "I'll Just Have Water”, acrylic
Honorable Mention:
Judy W. Smith: “My Peace”, mixed media
Elaine Renna: “Big Skies”, oil
NON-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
First Place: Terry A. Gill: “Big Horn Sheep”, Cold Cast Bronze
Second Place: Doris Morrison: “Moose”, acrylic
Third Place: Deb Schuch: “Night Storm”, oil
Honorable Mention:
Mary Ellen O’Neal: “Wondrous Clouds”, pastel
Gary Hoffman: “Sleeping Lucy”, oil
Recently retired, Carrie served as President/CEO of the Art Association of Harrisburg from 1986 until September of 2026. She has also been a professional artist since her graduation from Hood College.
She holds a Master's Degree from Temple University. She is known for her figurative oil paintings, however from 1997 she has been painting landscapes of the Susquehanna River, and Scotland where she and her husband travel annually.
Carrie has had over 36 solo exhibitions and been part of numerous group exhibitions. Her paintings are included in the collections of The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Lebanon Valley College and many private collections in the United States and Scotland.
She was the 1991 recipient of The Distinguished Service to the Arts Award and in 2005 the recipient of The Arts Advocate Award, both in Harrisburg. In 1988 she founded the Harrisburg Gallery Walk.
Carrie is dedicated to promoting the visual arts throughout the region and believes the arts are an essential and vital part of the fabric of a community.
In the Steinmetz Gallery
This exhibit fearures work by longtime members who have been with us 25 years or more:
Karen Frattali, Marilyn Morrison, Virginia Caputo, Susan Bloomfield, Marilyn Morrison, Lillie Fernback, Dot Stepenaski, Renette Janvier, Carol S. Herr, Carol H. Dale, Patricia Keller, Judy W. Smith, Crystal Dull, Pat Reed, Henrietta Holton-Thomas.
We have extended our deadline to register for our 90/90 Challenge until next week, Thurs. Oct. 8. Don't miss this fun opportunity to create with your fellow artists and have the chance to win cash awards including a $200 Best of Show! There are openings for sessions on Fri. Oct. 9 & Sat. Oct. 10. Just call the LCAA at 717-687-7061 and we will sign you up.
Free admission to the public and the chance to vote for your favorites.
Thank you for supporting this LCAA's fundraiser.
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 fill out the 90/90 Challenge form which you can download by clicking HERE.
* 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: 900 in cash awards will be given out including a $200 Best of Show. 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 linked 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.
* Download and fill out the sponsorship form today! Click HERE to download he form
Questions? call the LCAA office at 717-687-7061.
Oct. 16 : 5-8pm
Join us for Third Fridays 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.
All ages are welcome! Please note that minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Oct. 25 – Nov. 12
Drop off – Oct. 16, 17, 18
Pick up – Nov.13, 14, 15
Open to members & non-members
Theme: Autumn
Special categories:
1. Audacious Autumn – Autumn Subjects & Fall Landscapes from realistic to abstract.
2. Tall & Small Fall -Vertical (any size) & Small Works (16" or smaller in any direction, framed)
3. Halloween Habitats, Haunts & Hallucinations - Halloween themed works.
Judged – awards given,
Open to any artist, 16 years and older. Unlimited entries, framed or unframed (must be wired for hanging). People's Choice Awards given in each category.
For more info on rules, events & awards click HERE for the PDF of the flier.
Entry Fee: $15 per piece
Reception: Oct. 25
Special Event- Same dates as Autumn Daze Exhibit
90 Pumpkins - any medium, size - see flier for more details
To Celebrate our 90th Anniversary the LCAA has a goal of exhibiting 90 Artistic Pumpkins in this year's Challenge.
The Great Pumpkin Challenge – 90 Pumpkins Needed! Bring your Pumpkins and join this year's Challenge! Let your creative side take over – you can use any medium – paint, pencil, markers, glue items, fabric, collage, etc. but please no carving. You can even enter pumpkins from previous years. Bring it back by Oct. 18 and you could win one of our awards during our Autumn Daze exhibit! See flier for details.
What’s more fun than creating special, artistic, one of a kind pumpkins!
All ages are invited to join our “Great Pumpkin Challenge” and help us make our goal!
You could win one of our prizes!
Dowload the PDF of the flier and check out our rules: Click HERE to download.
Nov. 20: 5-8pm
Join us for Third Fridays 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.
All ages are welcome! Please note that minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Nov. 22 – Dec. 20
In the Kauffman Gallery
A variety of holiday & gift giving opportunities.
Drop Off: Nov. 13,14,15
It's not too early to start working on pieces for this show. We have 2 categories -
1. Let it Snow - winter, snow and holiday themed artwork. 1-3 pieces, any price or nfs, Entry Fee: $15 per piece
2. Santa Sale - original art & crafts, framed prints, priced at $90 or less. Any subjects, must be for sale. 1-5 pieces. Entry Fee: $5 per piece
People's Choice Awards Given.
Pick up - Jan. 7-10
Reception: Nov. 22
In the Steinmetz Gallery
This exhibit will feature brand new work by Carol, as well as a few select older pieces. Her landscapes in oil are well known for her impressionistic brushwork, color and lighting.
Dec. 18: 5-8pm
Join us for Third Fridays 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.
All ages are welcome! Please note that minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Receptions held on the 1st day of the exhibit, 1-4pm unless otherwise noted.
*Entry Fees- per piece:
Non-professionals $15 -1 piece, $25 – 2 pieces
Professionals $20 – 1 piece, $35 – 2 pieces for membership shows unless otherwise noted.
Hours for drop off & pick up: Fri. - Sat. 11pm -4pm & Sun. 1pm-4pm.
Visit the page at this LINK for Exhibition Guidelines and Requirements.