Adams County Arts Council

Adams County Arts Council Our mission is to cultivate an arts-rich community. The mission of the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is to cultivate an arts-rich community.

Our core values are creativity, community, and connection with a focus on the future. Through scholarships, classes in fine and performing arts, and partnerships with more than 30 education, arts, policymaking, health, and social organizations, ACAC provides high-quality arts opportunities in areas that are typically underserved in the arts. ACAC uses creativity throughout Adams County to develop

and strengthen connections with residents, local businesses, policymakers, and tourists. Our educational programs, community events, and fundraising events ensure that our community can discover the arts tangibly in daily life, making the Adams County Arts Council a must-see arts destination in the region.

ACAC is kinda chic! 🎨Here are just a few of the many amazing things ACAC offers!
08/19/2026

ACAC is kinda chic! 🎨

Here are just a few of the many amazing things ACAC offers!

Featured in ACAC's Gallery in August is Bert Danielson, a photographer focusing on scenic images and some cityscapes.Ber...
08/14/2026

Featured in ACAC's Gallery in August is Bert Danielson, a photographer focusing on scenic images and some cityscapes.

Bert's images have appeared in regional publications such as Carroll Magazine and Celebrate Gettysburg, and he has shown his work locally at Gallery 30 and the Adams County Arts Council’s Juried Art Exhibition.

Come visit ACAC throughout August to view this exhibit!

A look back at some recent performers on the Arts Oasis stage! 🎶Pictured are Wesley Spangler, Serpent's Reach, Faith Noe...
08/13/2026

A look back at some recent performers on the Arts Oasis stage! 🎶

Pictured are Wesley Spangler, Serpent's Reach, Faith Noel, and Suzi Brown, who have each brought their talents to the stage. Thank you to all of our recent performers and visitors for joining us!

We’re also grateful to our season sponsors— Beat Records, Pennsylvania Creative Industries, the J. William Warehime Foundation, and the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust—for helping make these performances possible.

Calling for entries for ACAC's "Breaking Silence: A Mental Health Exhibit," organized by Brittinay Smith. Share your exp...
08/09/2026

Calling for entries for ACAC's "Breaking Silence: A Mental Health Exhibit," organized by Brittinay Smith.

Share your experience through the arts and join ACAC for a unique exhibit created to bring our community together, honor unseen experiences, and give a voice to the stories and emotions that often remain unspoken.

The exhibit submission deadline is August 25, and the exhibit will be held at the Arts Education Center throughout September, National Su***de Prevention Month. Please also join us for a Community Mental Wellness Program on September 12 from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Visit adamsarts.org for submission guidelines and more information.

Last week, we wrapped up the final week of Summer Camp at ACAC – Magic in the Arts! ✨ Campers explored their creativity ...
08/08/2026

Last week, we wrapped up the final week of Summer Camp at ACAC – Magic in the Arts! ✨ Campers explored their creativity through guitar, pottery, sewing, and drawing.

Thank you to all of the campers and instructors who joined us over the past four weeks and helped make the magic happen. We can't wait to see what next summer brings!

A new month means new classes at ACAC! Take a look at what we are offering this month. Beginner Yoga and Sound Healing: ...
08/07/2026

A new month means new classes at ACAC! Take a look at what we are offering this month.

Beginner Yoga and Sound Healing: Thursdays, August 6-27, 6-7:30pm - Drop ins: $20 per class

Intermediate Ballet Techniques, Mondays, Aug 10 - Sept 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

The Fundamentals of Ballet, Mondays, Aug 10 - Sept 21, 5:30-6:30 pm

Berry Sweet Clay Bowls - Thursday, August 13, 5 - 8 pm

Beginner Knitting Class - Fridays, August 14-28, 6:30-7:30 pm

Make a Stained Glass Garden Stake - Thursday, August 20, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Whittling a Wooden Mushroom: Beginner Carving Class - Thursday, August 20, 5:30 - 8 pm

Create a Zen Garden with Clay - Friday, August 21, 5:30 - 8 pm

Create a Succulent Arrangement - Friday, August 21, 7 - 8:30 pm

The Italian Harvest: Tomato Passata & Fresh Pasta - Thursday, August 27, 5:30-8:30 pm

Clay Pocket Planters for Your Walls - Thursday, August 27, 5 - 8pm

For more information and registration, visit adamsarts.org.

Check out the August schedule for Arts Oasis on Lincoln Square! 🎶☀We have had an amazing season so far, welcoming the co...
08/06/2026

Check out the August schedule for Arts Oasis on Lincoln Square! 🎶☀

We have had an amazing season so far, welcoming the community to enjoy performances from local musicians. Come join us in the square through October!

Thank you again to our season sponsors for making this possible: Guernsey Beat Records, J. William Warehime Foundation, Creative Industries, and Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust.

On July 25, a beautiful Celebration of Life for longtime member, pottery instructor, and friend, Jack G. Handshaw, was h...
08/05/2026

On July 25, a beautiful Celebration of Life for longtime member, pottery instructor, and friend, Jack G. Handshaw, was held at ACAC.

The celebration included heartfelt remarks from loved ones, artifacts from Jack's life, and a memorial pottery sale, with proceeds benefiting ACAC and a pottery scholarship.

Thank you to Jack's partner, family, and friends for allowing us to be part of this meaningful celebration, and to everyone who joined us to honor Jack's life and lasting impact on our arts community.

A selection of Jack's pottery is still available for purchase at ACAC. Each piece carries forward his artistic legacy, with proceeds continuing to support the Arts Council and a pottery scholarship.

07/28/2026

We had a wonderful time at Arts Oasis with Serpents Reach this past Saturday! ☀️🎸

It was so awesome to see the community come together to sit and enjoy some classic rock! Thank you to The Taney Corporation for sponsoring this performance.

Thanks to our season sponsors, Arts Oasis will continue to host performances from local musicians through October. Guernsey Beat Records, Pennsylvania Creative Industries, J. William Warehime Foundation, Robert C. Hoffman Endowment Trust.

Follow our social media and website, adamsarts.org, for updates on the season schedule!

The third week of Summer Camp at ACAC, Art with Flora & Fauna, was full of creativity and fun! 🌿🎨Campers explored music ...
07/27/2026

The third week of Summer Camp at ACAC, Art with Flora & Fauna, was full of creativity and fun! 🌿🎨

Campers explored music and songwriting, pottery, watercolor, and painting.

We've loved welcoming campers all month and can't wait to wrap up the summer with one final amazing week of camp! ☀️

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125 S Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325

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Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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