The Art Association of Harrisburg, founded in 1926, is a hub of Central PA cultural events. The galleries in the historic Governor Findlay Mansion across from Riverfront Park provide exhibition opportunities for artists both regional and nationwide. The Art Association of Harrisburg is the oldest Harrisburg gallery, also offering popular art classes for children and adults in Central PA. AAH sponsors many cultural events as well, such as "The Bal Masque," Harrisburg's Mardi Gras, and the "Art of Food" competition. Visitors can stop by this top Harrisburg gallery seven days per week, and artists can explore exhibition opportunities by calling us at (717) 236-1432. The wide range of art classes for children and adults are held during four semesters annually, while the Central PA cultural events sponsored by The Art Association of Harrisburg occur regularly throughout the year.

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22ND ANNUAL HARRISBURG GALLERY WALK ON THE HORIZON!

The 22nd Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk is slated for Sunday, September 12, 11 AM to 6 PM, with 31 sites included this year. As always, Gallery Walk is free, with a flyer and map available at all participating galleries and online at www.artassocofhbg.com. The Patriot News and WXPN are the sponsors of Harrisburg Gallery Walk this year.

Galleries for this year include, in order of appearance on the map: The Art Association of Harrisburg, The John Harris/Simon Cameron Mansion, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral House Gallery, McKissick Associates, VQC Designs, Harrisburg Camera Club (at City Government Centre), and Penn National Insurance. Back this year is CASA in their new space in Strawberry Square, LaFemme Jolie, and the new Harrisburg History Centre on Market Street. Susquehanna Art Museum and their Art VanGo! are part of Gallery Walk again, as is The Middletown Area Arts Collective, located for the day at Salem United Church of Christ on Chestnut Street.

Also included are The Gallery at Walnut Place, ArtHouse Lounge,SPRAMA.design, Arts at 510, the new Gallery@Second,Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Mangia Qui & Suba, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, and the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Centre. Other Midtown sites are Hodgepodgery, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, The Mantis Collective,Nonna’s Deli-sioso,Gallery Blu, and The Youth Advocate Program’s Dauphin Family Clinic. The Governor’s Residence will showcase works by The Seven Lively Artists.

The remaining two locations on the roster require driving: Reservoir Mansion is at 100 Concert Drive in Reservoir Park, and then continuing out Walnut Street/Rt. 22, one can visit Mitrani at Home at 3535 Walnut Street.

All Gallery Walk sites can be identified by the emerald green flags sporting a big yellow "G"! Visit www.artassocofhbg.com to view the brochure and pick one up at the Art Association when you begin your tour on September 12!

NEW THIS YEAR ARE THE HARRISBURG BIKE-TAXIS, WHICH WILL PLY THE GALLERY WALK ROUTE THROUGHOUT THE DAY! Call 461-2202 to "hail a cab"! (Riders must pay their fares individually).

Carrie Wissler-Thomas

President, Art Association of Harrisburg