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Adams County Arts Council

125 S Washington Street
717-334-5006

Mission:

To cultivate an arts-rich community

About Us:

Incorporated in 1993, the Adams County Arts Council has evolved from a small group of optimistic organizers into a 500-member nonprofit agency supporting artistic efforts throughout the county’s schools and communities.

The ACAC board and membership look with pride at our growing list of accomplishments:

Our Arts in Education programming has brought musicians, graphic artists, a videographer, a Flamenco dancer and a dulcimer maker into our schools. The annual Recyclable Art contest and the Adams County Traveling Children’s Theater Troupe are specifically designed for children.

Gettysburg’s Rec. Park Amphitheater has a one-of-a-kind ceramic tile mural backdrop, designed by artist Lynette King with a host of area senior center members, and offered to Adams County as a lasting legacy.

ACAC was awarded the only Pennsylvania Millennium grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, with which we hired composer Robert Maggio to write a new piece of music celebrating the county’s Bicentennial. South Mountain Echoes debuted July 4, 2000.

The STAR Grant – Supporting The Arts Regionally – provides financial support to arts organizations in the county such as the Brass Band Festival, Music, Gettysburg! and its Class Notes series, Sunday in the Park concerts, the Heritage Festival, and more.


Recent News

Photography, Fine Enameled Work, Woodwork, Ceramics and Mixed Media Frames and Mirrors Featured During the Month of October at the Arts Education Center

The Adams County Arts Council, will feature exhibits by metalsmith and artist, Judy Pyle, photography by Liz Willson and a collaborative show of mixed media, woodworking and raku by Josh Fidler, Wendy Heiges, Shawn Heiges, Ashley Pieper and Ritch…

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Juried Art Exhibition Awards and Toast The Artists Celebration

ACAC Announces Nan Hatzes and Mel Shull Grant Recipients and 20th Anniversary JAE Winners Gettysburg - The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) hosted the JAE Awards Ceremony and Toast the Artists Celebration for the 20th anniversary of the Annual…

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20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Artists To Be Honored With Awards and Toast The Artists Reception

Gettysburg, PA - The Adams County Arts Council celebrates a major milestone this June: it is the 20th Anniversary of the prestigious Juried Art Exhibition (JAE) held in Gettysburg College’s showcase art venue, Schmucker Art Gallery, where the…

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Presidential Paint and Wine Night at Eisenhower NHS Farm

The Adams County Arts Council and the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site invite you to the Presidential Paint and Wine Night event at the Eisenhower Farm on Tuesday, June 11, 4:30-7:00 p.m. The NPS sponsored event will be…

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Adams County Arts Council Announces Winners of the 28th Annual Youth Recyclable Art Contest and Exhibit

The Adams County Arts Council held the awards ceremony for the 2024 Youth Recyclable Art Contest and Exhibit on Friday, April 26. This year, there were 68 entries from students across Adams County, and the art projects were made entirely from…

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Adams County Arts Council Announces 2024 Star Grant Award Recipients

ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2024 STAR GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS Gettysburg, PA - The Adams County Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2024 STAR (Serving the Arts Regionally) Grant awards cycle. This was a competitive…

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Ophelia Chambliss, Foothills Artists and the Links Community Member Artists on Display at the Arts Education Center

The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature a collection of artworks by Links Community member artists in the reception hall, Foothills Artists in the Gallery and paintings by Ophelia Chambliss in the Studio…

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ACAC Calls Artists for 20th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition

The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is thrilled to announce the 20th anniversary of the Annual Juried Art Exhibition. This premiere show not only features work from Adams County and South-central Pennsylvania’s best artists, but also draws…

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Adams County Arts Council News - December 21, 2023

Wanda Snader Dehan, Collective RogueArts, and GHS Visual and Media Arts Student Artwork Exhibitions at the Adams County Arts Council The Adams County Arts Council will feature the opening exhibitions of pastel artist, Wanda Snader Dehan,…

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Adams County Arts Council News - November 22, 2023

The Adams County Arts Council’s 14th Annual Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Market is set for Fri., December 1, noon to 8 p.m., Sat., December 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun., December 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conjunction with the annual…

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Adams County Arts Council News - October 31, 2023

Entries Invited For Gingerbread House Contest Nothing conjures up warm, fuzzy feelings quite like gingerbread. It certainly did in the 15th century when Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III faced plummeting support among his countrymen. At the time,…

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Adams County Arts Council News - October 20, 2023

The Adams County Arts Council announces a competitive request for proposals, for two grants to be awarded in 2024. The Mel Shull Grant will be awarded up to $625 and the Nanette Hatzes Grant will be awarded up to $1,000. Both awards support…

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Adams County Arts Council News - October 16, 2023

Grab your mixing bowl! Young bakers, age 14 and under, are eligible for a $200 top prize at the Adams County Arts Council’s Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market, December 1-3, at the Arts Education Center. Last year’s winner…

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Community Celebrates 30 Years And Building Renovation With Adams County Arts Council

ACAC Board Members, staff, team members from Warehaus Architects and Engineers, representatives from Keystruct Construction, and building project supporters gathered in front of the building for a photo opportunity, complete with hard hats and a…

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Adams County Arts Council News - September 13, 2023

The Adams County Arts Council and the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site invite you to Presidential Paint and Wine Night at the Eisenhower Farm on Monday, September 25, 4:30-7:00 p.m. The event features some free time to walk…

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Adams County Arts Council Receives Lincoln Heritage Highway Mini-grant

The Adams County Arts Council is thrilled to announce they will receive a $3,000 mini-grant from the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor to support the Arts Oasis on Lincoln Square program. This grant is made possible through the Community…

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Adams County Arts Council News : Ingerbread Houses Wanted For Holiday Tradition

Calling all bakers! It’s time to plan your gingerbread house for that beloved holiday tradition, the 14th Annual Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Mart, presented by the Adams County Arts Council and major sponsor Kennie’s Market. …

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Adams County Arts Council News - September 1, 2023

Cheryl Kelly, Sales Manager with Penguin Random House, will be the special guest for Read Between the Vines,?a popular ACAC past event,?on Thursday, September 14,?at?6:30?p.m. This program will celebrate books and those who love them. Find out…

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Adams County Arts Council Announces Return of Music Day

Gettysburg, PA - The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) invites the community to join us for the 2023 Music Day on Saturday, September 16. This program is a day-long, open-house event, offered free to the community to celebrate the joys of music.…

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Adams County Arts Council Opens Applications For 2024 Star Grant Program

ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 STAR GRANT PROGRAM Gettysburg, PA - The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) has opened applications for its 25th STAR (Serving the Arts Regionally) Grant program. The STAR Grant application is…

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Richard Chandler Hoff and The Kravits Family Exhibitions at the Adams County Arts Council

Richard Chandler Hoff, Blayne Miller and The Kravits Family Exhibitions at the Adams County Arts Council Inventing History: Cherished Memories of Good Times that Never Happened, a collection of black and white drawings by Richard Chandler…

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The Kravits Family and Bill Lewis Exhibitions at the Adams County Arts Council

The Adams County Arts Council will feature the opening exhibitions of the Kravits Family and Bill Lewis on Friday, July 7, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the ACAC’s Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is…

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Adams County Arts Council News - June 14, 2023

The Adams County Arts Council invites you to enjoy an evening of summer food and wine pairings featuring Chef Harry McCullough, at the AECenter, 125 S. Washington Street, on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited for this ticketed event…

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Adams County Arts Council’s 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Awards Reception and Toast The Artists Celebration

The Adams County Arts Council in partnership with Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Gallery, Dr. Shannon Egan, Director, invites the public to attend the 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Awards Reception on Saturday, June 10, 5-7 p.m. at…

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Gettysburg High School AP Student Artwork Featured at the Adams County Arts Council

Gettysburg High School AP Student Artwork featured at the Adams County Arts Council The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature a collection of artworks by Gettysburg High School AP students under the…

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Adams County Arts Council Selects Warehaus for Facade and Roof Redesign

Adams County Arts Council Selects Warehaus for Facade and Roof Redesign The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) has selected Warehaus, a York-based architecture and engineering firm, to redesign the front facade and roof of the Arts Education…

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Adams County Arts Council Hosts Public Meeting to Brainstorm Projects for Murals, Sculptures, and Public Art

Adams County, PA - If you live or work in Adams County, you are invited to participate in a brainstorming session for potential public art projects on Tuesday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the ACAC’s Arts Education Center. ACAC Executive Director…

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Adams County Arts Council News - April 28, 2023

On April 27th, golf enthusiasts came together at The Links of Gettysburg to participate in the Adams County Arts Council's 8thannual golf tournament. The beautiful weather was the backdrop to a fun-filled day of golf, food, and community. The event…

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Columbia Gas Of Pennsylvania Sponsors Recyclable Art And Summer Camps At The Adams County Arts Council

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania announced sponsorship of youth arts education in Adams County through a $5,000 gift to the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC). The gift has been earmarked at Columbia Gas’s request to subsidize expenses for…

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Adams County Arts Council Requests Architectural Proposals for Building Repairs and Improvements

Adams County Arts Council Requests Architectural Proposals for Building Repairs and Improvements The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) invites qualified architects to submit proposals for re-design and repair of the roof, façade, and…

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ACAC Invites Community to Celebrate the Arts at Annual Meeting

Gettysburg, PA –All are invited to attend the Adams County Arts Council’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Arts Education Center (AEC), 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The celebratory meeting will feature…

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Adams County Arts Council : Announces 2023 s.t.a.r. Grant award recipients

Gettysburg, PA – The Adams County Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2023 S.T.A.R. (Serving the Arts Regionally) Grant awards cycle. This was a competitive year with 19 applications and over $26,000 in requests. With…

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Adams County Arts Council : Geoffrey Thulin, Sally Becker, Dan Bielecki and Judy Pyle Exhibitions at the Adams County Arts Council

The Adams County Arts Council will feature the opening exhibitions of Geoffrey Thulin, Sally Becker, Dan Bielecki and Judy Pyle on Friday, March 3, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the ACAC’s Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington Street,…

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Adams County Arts Council News - February 16, 2023

ACAC – 19th ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION CALL FOR ENTRIES The Adams County Arts Council is accepting entries to the 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition to be held June 1 – June 23, 2023 in the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg…

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Adams County Arts Council News - January 26, 2023

The Adams County Arts Council will feature their annual Instructors Show and All County Student Show during the month of February. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 5-7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The…

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Adams County Arts Council News - January 19, 2023

Following the service and performances honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. at Christ Chapel Gettysburg College on Monday, January 16, the celebration continued at the College Union Building (CUB) with the first of three public, community events to…

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