Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
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Arts Festival Accepting Entries for Images 2025 Exhibition
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued a call for entries for its juried fine art exhibition, Images 2025. The exhibition will run from July 1-31 at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St. Artists 16 and older whose primary residence is in Pennsylvania can submit applications for entry until May 9 at…
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Penn State Health’s Award-Winning Festival Banner Connects Kids Through Art
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Penn State Health won first place in the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2024 Banner Competition — Youth Division with its collaborative project “From Our Kids to Your Kids.” The winning banner was displayed over Allen Street throughout this year’s festival. “From Our Kids to…
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Arts Festival Announces Awards for ‘Images 2024’ Fine Art Exhibition
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts announced $1,800 in awards for its annual juried exhibition of fine art, “Images 2024.” Award recipients were selected by the show’s juror, Danny Volk, who also chose the 50 pieces in the exhibition from among the 313 submitted from across Pennsylvania. Nasir Young, of Willow Grove, was awarded…
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Cool Down at Arts Fest’s Craft Beverage Expo
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The festival’s Craft Beverage Expo will feature beer, wine, cider and spirits from 12 local producers.
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Arts Festival Offers Variety of Food, Entertainment
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The Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition featuring artists from around the country is the linchpin of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. But it’s far from the only way to spend your time at the 58th annual event Thursday through Sunday in downtown State College and on the Penn State campus. Images 2024, the festival’s…
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What to Know About Parking, Traffic During Arts Fest
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts returns Wednesday, July 10, through Sunday, July 14, marking the busiest days of the summer in downtown State College and Penn State’s University Park campus. The 58th year of the festival kicked off with Children and Youth Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Festivities continue…
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Penn State’s AstroFest Celebrates 25th Year
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When the sun goes down and booths have closed for the night at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, art lovers and stargazers alike can rejoice in continuing to enrich their minds by visiting the Davey Laboratory on Penn State’s campus for the 25th anniversary of the ever-popular AstroFest. The free event presented by…
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What’s the Weather Forecast for Arts Fest? Here’s What to Expect
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After a hot and humid start, some relief will be in store for a few days as Centre County summer festivals get fully underway this week. Centre County is under a heat advisory through 8 p.m. on Wednesday with temperatures expected to approach 90 degrees and heat index values — what the temperature feels like…
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All Arts Festival Entertainment Will Be Free to Attend This Year
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Forget about buying a button or wristband to see a show at the 58th annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in July. All live entertainment hosted by the Arts Festival will be outdoors and free to attend this year, festival organizers said in a press release on Friday. A few indoor events sponsored by…
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Arts Festival Unveils 2024 Collectible Poster
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A decades-long Centre County tradition continued on Monday as the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts unveiled its annual collectible poster. The free, 24-inch by 36-inch poster features vibrant colors with the iconic festival jester at its center. “We love this poster so much, we are planning some new exciting merchandise featuring this design at…