PCA&D - Alumni of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

This Thursday, let's do art things in the art garden. Alumnights is meeting up outside. 😎 🎨 🌿

Bring a project to work on and hang with us!

We invite you to attend the South Central PA Creative Community Regional Gathering, supported by Creative Pennsylvania, with a focus on the state of the arts in PA.

May 11, 2026 from 4:30 - 7 PM
PCA&D - Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/creative-community-gathering

This space for conversation and connection is being created so we can collectively discuss recent changes in funding options at the state and federal levels and what it means to our South Central PA region. Join us whether you have been directly impacted by these changes OR if you simply want to learn more and share about your experiences as a regional creative in general! There will be time for small group discussions led by attendees to share what’s working in specific areas of the creative sector, where more support is needed, and craft and share visions for the future including state-wide advocacy and reform.

This event is free to attend but please RSVP so we know how many folks are joining the conversation! Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your creative networks!

Zoetropolis, an alumni-owned business, will be hosting an awesome zine-making "Art Lunch" with PCA&D's Center for Creative Exploration in celebration of Zoetropolis' 30th Year Anniversary!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2 from 1-3 PM
🎟️ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/pcad-art-lunch

Led by local artist and owner of Ninety-One Print Co., Rachel Wirick-Yinger, we'll be collaging, drawing, writing, cutting, and folding to make our zine creations. Whether you're a beginner or a zine-making pro, Rachel will guide everyone through the process of making a one-page zine! All supplies will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own materials to collage.

We recently received the very sad news that Class of ‘23 Fine Art alum Cheyenne Nycz passed away suddenly on March 11. Our hearts go out to Cheyenne's family and friends and to the PCA&D faculty, staff, and classmates who knew her well. 💔

Cheyenne’s Senior Show work can be seen here: https://t.e2ma.net/click/m8dyym/m034u6g/i5cknfb

An obituary and information about public visitations on March 18 and a funeral service on March 19 can be found within this link: https://www.geiple.com/obituaries/cheyenne-nycz.

Opening today at the Lancaster Museum of Art!

Counterbalance is a dual-location exhibition rooted in the belief that collaboration between the York and Lancaster art communities is both meaningful and necessary. The show brings together contemporary artists whose work is grounded in strong craft, thoughtful risk-taking, and professional studio practice. By connecting artists, institutions, and audiences across both cities, Counterbalance aims to foster a more connected regional arts ecosystem.

On behalf of the PCAD Alumni Council, we'd like to congratulate our alumni who are not only participating in this exhibition, but also creating and curating it.

Featuring recent works by:
Reagan Bitler
Ry Fryar
Jill C. Good
Vito Grippi
Fred Haag
Jeremy Santiago-Horseman
Amelia Mellberg
Laura Roberts
Shannon Ryan
Tom Scullin
Zack Shaffer
Leah Limpert Walt

Curated by: Matthew Apol and Jeremy Waak

Counterbalance — Lancaster
🗓 Opening Reception: Friday, January 9 | 5–8 PM
📅 Exhibition Dates: January 9 – February 22
📍 Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster, PA

Counterbalance — York
🗓 Opening Reception: April 3 (time TBA)
📅 Exhibition Dates: April 3 – May 23
📍 Marketview Arts, York, PA

Marketview Arts, York, PA
Demuth Foundation
PCA&D - Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Lancaster City Art Galleries & Museums



PCAD alumni, have something to celebrate? Let us know so we can help spread the word.

Happy Holidays from the Alumni Council and a thank you to those who attended and/or volunteered during the Alumni Homecoming events last month! We were a small & mighty crowd. 🦚

Photos by: Shay Thomas
Peacock animation by: Lee Santillo

Join PCA&D on Jan 13 for IU13 Community Day - Innovate for Impact! We're seeking design, animation, photography/video, and podcasting pros who've worked on social good projects to inspire students in grades 7-12. Share your work, design process, and collaborate with students.

Learn More:
https://tinyurl.com/innovate-for-impact

Design Professional/Volunteer Signup:
https://tinyurl.com/innovate-for-impact-volunteers

Questions?
Reach out to Natalie Lascek, Executive Director, Center for Creative Exploration at PCA&D ([email protected]) or Justin Phillips, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, PCA&D ([email protected])

An exciting paid opportunity for alumni!

This 8-month appointment is designed to invigorate and nurture deep intellectual, philosophical, and creative discourse within the PCA&D community by welcoming back a graduate whose worldview has been shaped by their immersion in and commitment to the creative life. The Alumni Scholar in Residence will be tasked with creating and facilitating programming from Jan-Aug 2026.

Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/pcad-alumni-scholar or email Justin Phillips ([email protected]) for more info.