Art of PA
an arts and culture resource Serving the communities of Bloomsburg, berwick, and Danville, Pennsylvania
Featured Events
May 2019
The Exchange Presents: Wearable Art II
Wearable Art II April 22 – May 31 Reception Saturday, April 27th (same day as Renaissance Jamboree) April 22nd through May 31st Give us your baubles, your rags, your flamboyant costumes yearning to breathe free. Anything goes, from an earring to a ballgown! Cost: FREE Host name: The Exchange Venue: The Exchange 24 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-317-2596 exchangearts.org
Find out more »Destination Blues Listening Room with Nick Andrew Staver
“It’s a heavy heavy world and it’s coming down on you.” Musically speaking. Nick Andrew Staver is trenching new roads to be paved with his sound, ripping out the traditional Blues seams and restitching them with his story. Behind the steam of his 2017 independent release YOPE, lovingly titled after a childhood nickname, Nick Andrew Staver is and has been touring the country to help fill in the gaps for those in need of a Blues fix. And some of…
Find out more »June 2019
Work due for “Mistakes” at The Exchange
Show runs June 1st through July 5th Reception 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st You may interpret the theme any way that you wish; all media accepted, 2D and 3D, including video and installations. "Mistakes open new doors. We can find endless examples of famous historical figures in science, art, education, engineering, and so on who have used the learning process from a mistake to impact the world for the better. If we as a community share our artistic expressions…
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The Exchange’s executive director, Oren B Helbok, receives the Visitor’s Bureau’s Buddy Award
On May 7th, at the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau's annual meeting, held at Rock God Brewing Co. in Danville (a Destination Blues music venue), The Exchange's executive director, Oren B Helbok, received the Visitor's Bureau's Buddy Award. Named for the first...
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Help Bring Fireworks back to Bloomsburg in 2019
Each year, the Town of Bloomsburg holds a fireworks display on the 4th of July to celebrate Independence Day. It's part of a community event celebrating everything that makes America, and northeast PA, such a great place to live. That's where you come in. Please...
read moreOne on One Interview w/ Plein Air presenter Bobby Gorby
Justin Strawser sat down with the 2019 Plein Air presenter Bobby Gorby. In June visit The Union County Public Library to see the work of the Plein Air artists who worked through less than ideal conditions on April 28. Attend the opening night reception at the Library...
read moreWelcome to Art of PA, a comprehensive list of arts events and venues in Columbia and Montour Counties. We strive to connect people with the arts and to highlight the role of the arts in making Central PA a great place to visit and a great place to live. We encourage you to explore any of the categories below.
On Stage
From professional theater to high school musicals and everything in between, our stages showcase the best and emerging talent in the performing arts.
Music
Live music, monthly blues performances, big music festivals, and even classical music all have a home in our community. Check out the upcoming music calendar.
Visual Arts
Discover the visual art talents in our community. Our galleries, museums, and art spaces feature emerging and established artists and host special events regularly.
Culture
Discover the festivals, lectures, and literary events that Montour and Columbia counties have to offer. Enrich your experience with education.
Kids Events
Perfect for the young and young at heart, our kids events have an educational focus and are usually affordable for almost any budget.
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