Adams County Arts Council

10/23/2026

Held in ACAC's Gallery in October is Gettysburg Witches' Walk's exhibit, The Art Behind the Magic:

"What happens when the witches put down their brooms and pick up their paintbrushes, cameras, pens, needles, and tools?

Magic, of course.

This October, the Gettysburg Witches’ Walk takes over the Adams County Arts Council Gallery with an eclectic collection of artwork created by artists from within our own wonderfully witchy community.

Expect the whimsical, mysterious, beautiful, strange, unexpected—and perhaps a little enchanted.

We’re more than pointy hats and dancing feet. We’re artists, makers, dreamers, and creatives.

Come see what the witches have been making."

You may view this exhibit until Friday, October 30!

10/22/2026

Behind the power of the arts are people who make creativity possible.

Behind every class, exhibition, performance, and community art project are people who give their time, share their talents, and believe in the power of the arts. From dedicated instructors and local artists to volunteers and community supporters, each plays a part in making Adams County a more creative, connected place to live.

Every contribution, big or small, helps make the arts a lasting part of our community. At the Giving Spree on November 5, support ACAC ( #7 on the Donation Form) and help us continue creating opportunities for artists and our community to learn, connect, and grow through the arts.

10/21/2026

🏆🍪 Which award will your gingerbread masterpiece take home?

ACAC’s 17th Annual Gingerbread Celebration is coming up, and there are awards to win from both our panel of judges and the public!

A panel of judges will select:
Best of Show — $750
Most Original Concept — $200
Junior Baker Award (ages 14 & under) — $200

People will vote with their dollars to award:
People’s Choice — $500
Best School/Nonprofit — $250
Best Business — The coveted Ginger Trophy!

Whether you’re entering as an individual, family, school, nonprofit, or business, we’d love to see your creation!

Visit https://adamsarts.org/gingerbread-celebration/ for entry guidelines.

10/19/2026

A few moments from the Arts Oasis stage recently! 🎶

The 2026 season is soon coming to a end. If you have not already, join us in Lincoln Square for the remaining shows and support live music in the heart of Gettysburg!

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

10/16/2026

Held in ACAC's Reception Hall throughout October is Chris Glatfelter's Legacy Collection, a special exhibition and sale celebrating the life, passion, and lasting impact of former Executive Director Chris Glatfelter.

Following her passing earlier this year, Chris generously left her personal art collection and decades of Arts Council memorabilia to ACAC. The collection includes works by beloved local artists, antique crocks and pottery, and unique items from past ventures such as Déjà Vu and The Leatherettes.

More than an art sale, this exhibition reflects Chris’s deep love for the arts and the creative community she helped foster throughout her many years of service. We are pleased to make these pieces available for purchase, offering supporters a meaningful opportunity to take home a piece of Chris’s legacy while supporting the future of the Arts Council.

10/15/2026

Every artist starts somewhere.

At the Adams County Arts Council, we believe every young person deserves the chance to explore the arts. Through summer camps and programming throughout the school year, we offer opportunities to try something new and discover what sparks their creativity. From painting, pottery, and fiber arts to dance, music, culinary arts, and more, students are exposed

These creative opportunities don’t happen by accident. They happen because people invest in them.

Gifts to ACAC help us to provide scholarships that help remove financial barriers, making our summer camps and other creative opportunities accessible to more families.

Help us make sure every young artist has somewhere to start. Give a gift to ACAC ( #7) at the ACCF Giving Spree on November 5.

10/14/2026

Submissions for ACAC's 17th Annual Gingerbread Celebration are open until November 30!

Pictured are previous Gingerbread entries of familiar Gettysburg sites! Express your own creativity by entering as a family, individual, school, nonprofit, or a business.

The Gingerbread Celebration will be held December 4-6 and bakers will enter gingerbread creations and compete for cash prizes, determined by the public and a panel of judges.

A panel of judges will select Best of Show, Most Original Concept, and Junior Baker Award for under age 14. People will vote with their dollars to award People’s Choice, Best School/Nonprofit, and Best Business. Admission to see the houses is $1 for adults and free for children which will include one house vote.

Find full entry guidelines here: https://adamsarts.org/gingerbread-celebration/

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

We love having a full Arts Education Center! Three classes are running today and it’s been a blast!

Soundbath with Soulshine by Shannon

West Coast Swing Workshop with Carla and Rye

Portrait Sculpture: Capture a Face in Clay with Spencer

Check out our upcoming classes, we’re constantly adding to our list! Adamsarts.org

10/09/2026

David Harrison's photography exhibit, "Water: As I See It!," will be held in ACAC's Studio throughout October.

David’s interest in photography began in 1972 with a Pentax 35mm camera. After years of family, work, and life taking priority, he returned to photography in retirement, first photographing landscapes while hiking.

Living in the Poconos, David became fascinated by the streams he encountered and began focusing his picture taking on the water.

This interest in “the water” grew and he began to anticipate how a scene of moving water might look to the camera by changing to a slow shutter speed, or to a fast shutter speed.

This collection features images captured along the creeks of the greater Gettysburg area. Come visit ACAC through October to view this stunning work! 🌿💧📷