Enjoy a Christmas themed concert by local bluegrass favorites Creekbend!

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding, Nick Kowalski, & Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together.

Campbell & Cabaret is back.. but with a holiday twist!

Celebrate winter berries, the beauty of snow, and fluttering birds through the use of watercolor. Bring a photo of a bird you can imagine living in your enchanted landscape. With Jennifer Koury.

Discover the art of creating embossed tin ornaments. Explore using a variety of metal materials including recycled cans! With Stacey Lechevet.

Students will learn how to harness the power of any camera! Workshops can cover shooting basics – including standard camera settings, framing photographs, or lighting, and may cover creating cyanotypes, photo hikes with instant cameras, or lighting demos. With Laura Chenault.

Join us for this explorative journey of the self. In this workshop, we will learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create self portraits inspired by her body of Surrealist work. With Shelby Kittinger.

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding, Nick Kowalski, & Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together.

Come see the hilarious aftermath of what happens when four burly lumberjacks are introduced to a mail order bride!

Come listen to this acoustic folk band on November 15th!

Students will be challenged in their perceptions, their emotions, and their creativity. They will build self-confidence and respect for others as they develop critical thinking skills that will aid them in their educational careers. With Melissa Kate.

Each student will learn how to cast plaster blocks and will be provided with a pre cast block for use in class as well as a wooden display block.

Have you ever wondered what your writing would sound like as a song, or look like as a piece of art? Then join us at this special open mic night. As your read, musician Stephen Wilger will translate your work into music, and artist Dan Bryce will create an original piece of art inspired by it. 

Beginning in a restorative circle -student artists will explore movement and then transition to painting circles in the primary colors on a community canvas. With Kristin Brandt.

Join in with creating colorful framed beach glass art using an assortment of glass, shells, pebbles, and sand!

Come listen to this extraordinary singer-songwriter sister duo, featuring Will Pavilonis on bass!

Join us for a reception on Friday, Nov. 7th to view Jennifer Koury’s exhibit: Enchanted Perception. Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, and tour the building. 

Come experience guitarist and songwriter Lara Buckley as she shares her work at Art’s Cafe!

Enchanted Perception is a diary of Koury’s personal journey with nature and the world around her. Check out her work at the Olmsted Gallery!

Learn how to sustain lifelong vocal hygiene through proper habits and behaviors! Led by Leah Wietig.

Students will learn a brief history of stained glass window and where they can see them in our local area. Students will learn how to use materials to create their art and see how light affects their final product. With Kelly Betschen.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of natural dyeing and printing with the guidance of Mary Hermans from Nexus Healing Arts!

Hey Mavis will be back in Springville this October! Come to a night of Americana music featuring Laurie Michelle Conor, Eddie Conor, Bryan Thomas, and Anthony Taddeo!

Learn how to draft your own 10 minute play with J. Snodgrass

Learn how to bind a book by hand, with your own unique twist. Participants will walk away with their own custom-made book, and knowledge of basic bookbinding skills! With Shelby Kittinger.

Flow Science is cancelled due to a conflict with the instructor. Stay tuned if we find a date to reschedule!

Music and drumming accompanies every facet of village life in West Africa, encapsulating the necessities, challenges, and joys of human cooperation. Students will explore these as they gain skills and confidence through rhythm, cooperation, and teamwork. With Ringo Brill.

Learn to draw with India inks in the style of Robert John Holland!

Mary Hermans will guide you through the enchanting process of making your own pressed flower décor. You will create a one-of-a-kind botanical pumpkin using an array of pressed flowers and leaves.

Kids night at the art gallery! Feel free to dress up, and enjoy some treats while exploring our current exhibit of Bob Holland’s work.

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding, Nick Kowalski, & Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together.

The NY and CA Chapters of VIEW FINDERS, curated by Bonita Chimes, will be presenting their photographic interpretation of “Country Roads & Paths” from Oct. 15th to Nov. 22nd in our cafe gallery!

Join us at Art’s Cafe for a lovely evening with Hot Club of Buffalo!

Students will explore symmetry in our environment. Creating art together using found objects or nature – they will learn breathing techniques and make mandalas. With Kristin Brandt.

Jump start your painting with personalized tips from Buffalo Society of Artists exhibiting member Charles Houseman. Select from watercolor or acrylic to create a still life based on an autumnal scene. Stick around after the class for an informal coffee critique with Charlie in the Cafe. 

Michael Parzymieso & Mark Pogodzinski will host an author & publisher talk at Art’s Cafe

Learn how to create an 8-page zine from a single piece of paper, how to use bookbinding tools, and how to turn your ideas into a real book! With Laura Chenault.

Join Janet Vedder to learn an Indonesian fabric dyeing technique called batik. To make a batik, selected areas of the design are blocked out by applying hot wax over them, a dye is applied on top, and the parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. Students will create a few fabric pieces that they can use in a future project.

Come listen to American string-band group Vandalia at Art’s Cafe! Featuring Dakota Karper on fiddle, Ellen Gira on cello, and Gabriel Furtado on guitar.

All the way from Pittsburgh, Alan Lewandowski and Caleb Gamble bring their band Hymns for New Country to Springville! Come and listen at Art’s Cafe!

Springville Center for the Arts is seeking work for Community Threads. This exhibit will showcase a variety of fiber arts from our region. The previous Community Threads show in 2024 was a great success, with a record number of gallery attendees and sales.

In this workshop students will be encouraged to research their heritage and express their culture through clay. They will learn the science of pottery, hand building techniques and historical decorative applications to create their visual autobiography. With Cassondra Argeros.

Create a personalized fall-themed embroidery hoop using thread, fabric, beads, and more. Your 8 inch hoop can be used as a wall piece or ornament. With Amanda McCrory.

Join us for a reception on Friday, Sept. 26th to view Robert John Holland’s exhibit: Face to Back with Reality. Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, and tour the building. 

Submit your book arts, both traditional and experimental, for consideration in our exciting upcoming show. Any art form that utilizes paper and books as a medium is encouraged: bookmaking, letterpress printing, papermaking, typography, book-objects, and more.

This basket has the added benefit of being a “recycled/repurposed” item!  It’s very useful and surprisingly strong and versatile.  It will flex without cracking and gets nicer with age.  A variety of papers are suitable for weaving but for this class we will be using standard paper grocery bags. With Ellen McCarthy.

Create a galaxy while following a step-by-step guide! Students will learn different painting techniques such as sponge, brush and splatter, and generally how to use acrylic paint. With Kelly Betschen.

Come experience the talent of singer-songwriter, husband and wife duo Love, DEAN! Their music centers around the ideas of community, love, and coming of age milestones.

This drop-off creativity program for ages 2 through 5 takes the Reggio Emilia approach of “process over product.”  Kids explore open-ended arts activities at their own pace, with the guidance of instructors.

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding, Nick Kowalski, & Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together. 

Andrew Galarneau talks about the state of journalism, his thirty-five-year career in print and his transition to online community journalism. Q&A to follow the presentation. 

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.

Come listen to American Raga, a music group featuring Mikee Strongmen and Ravi Pambanabha!

Springville Center for the Arts is seeking work for “Petit Noel,” a combination art show and sale at Art’s Cafe.

View Karle Norman’s work in our cafe gallery space Sept. 3rd-Oct. 11th!

Come see Robert John Holland’s exhibit: Face to Back With Reality Sept. 3rd-Nov.1st in the Olmsted Gallery

Join us for our end of summer event, Gather at the Gully, to enjoy music, food, and more!

Forest bathing is a way of immersing our senses in nature with proven benefits for our well being. Pre-register now!

Come out to Zoar Valley for a tree planting ceremony!

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

Come to trivia night focused around laws and literature led by Ashley Lowry!

Sign your kids up for our Week 6 Kids Summer Camp with our intern instructors!

We’ll take a short walk in Burchfield’s “Big Woods” for en plein air painting/sketching guided by local artist Thomas Annear and accompanied by Burchfield Scholar, Nancy Weekly!

Ms. Weekly will present remarks about Charles Burchfield’s relationship with nature and his artistic output depicting Zoar Valley and its environs, an inspirational place he returned to often to paint that he fondly named “the Big Woods.”

Join us at SCA for CHARLES BURCHFIELD DAY outside in the Arts Mini Park! Kids will dive into plein art painting with our experienced instructors.

Sign your kids up for our Week 4 Kids Summer Camp with our intern instructors!

Drop in for help on your college essays with Literary Arts Director Nicole Hebdon!

All shows for Alice by Heart are sold out. We appreciate the communities support!

Sign your kids up for our Week 4 Kids Summer Camp with our intern instructors!

Come explore the canyons of Zoar Valley with Ray Vaughan to learn about the environment and evolution of Western New York!

Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.

Come explore artist workspaces and shop their wares at The Lab!

Come to a themed trivia night centered around vampires and baseball!

Come view Art of Tom Irish at Art’s Cafe!

Sign your kids up for our Week 3 Kids Summer Camp with our intern & music instructors!

Enjoy some pizza and live jazz music with George Kane Duo!

Join us for the All Class Reunion and at Art’s cafe for pizza and music!

Sign your kids up for our Week 2 Kids Summer Camp with our intern instructors!

Bring your kids to this introductory chorus to learn about the art of song at the Mongerson Theater!

Author, Professor, and Founder of the Old Growth Forest Network Joan Maloof will lead a hike through Wickham Woods!

Attend a Botanical Cardmaking workshop at the Vacanti Classroom led by Mary Hermans from Nexus Botanical Arts!

An opportunity for kids to participate in an interactive skit for their parents!

Bring your children to this open – ended creative program at Art’s Underground!

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

Translate your written works into music and visual art with Stephen Wilger and Bethany Gladkowski!

Sign your kids up for our Week 1 Kids Summer Camp with our intern instructors!

The Summer Super Pass pays for the ENTIRE 6 week workshop program! Giving kids the option to dabble between visual and performing arts without having to choose between the two.

Enjoy some pizza and live jazz music with George Kane Duo!

Learn the technique of printmaking with linoleum. Carve your own design that can be used to print on tea towels, shopping bags, pillowcases and more. White tea towels will be provided for printing in class. With Stacey LeChevet.

Drum circle meeting every Monday starting June 30th in Heritage Park!

Bring the family to Zoar valley for habitat hikes led by Wayne Gall and Joshua Klostermann!

Bring the kids down to SCA’s Arts Mini Park during this years Garden Walk!

Join us on Saturday, June 28th for the annual Garden Walk! There will be kids activities at the Arts Center & a tour of the Green Roof at Art’s Cafe.

Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.

Bring a book and meet fellow book lovers and share recommendations at Silent Book Club!

Register for NYC Director Angela Masi’s musical theater masterclass!

Come hike the trails and identify flora and fauna in honor of Anna Botsford Comstock.

Come to Zine Making with Jordan Roth to discuss resilience in art and make a zine of your own!

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

Come to French Conversation to refresh your speaking skills!

Come see the wonderful works of Joe Ward at Art’s Cafe!

Come to Writing Group to listen to a reading by Robin Lee Jordan and participate in a guided writing prompt!

Register for yoga classes with Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness!

Join us at Art’s Cafe for the Garden Walk on their green roof!

Immediately after Art Crawl on June 7th will be an After Party located at SCA. There will be live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar!

Attend the reception and view the Art of Zoar Valley collection at the Harold L. Olmsted Gallery until August 16th!

Our annual Art Crawl will be held on June 7th this year. Stay tuned for more details!

Want to learn Spanish or Italian? Drop into these free workshops at Art’s Cafe!

All skill levels are welcome at Crochet Club, a local community for crocheters!

Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.

In this class, we’ll focus on “I Speak,” the Throat Chakra, associated with our authenticity and ability to speak and express ourselves clearly and truthfully. It’s associated with the color blue, so we’re going to weave our own intuitive sound waves and distress them with a dip in the indigo vat.

Learn the history of Bonsai, several popular styles of trees, and how to turn a hand selected nursery plant into a bonsai tree of your own. All of the supplies that you need to create your own bonsai including a hand selected nursery plant, bonsai pot, wire, soil, and pocket guide are included. With Trenton Lutes.

This hike is a guided wilderness bushwhack through some of Allegany’s mostly unknown and seldom visited old growth forests, a couple of which are among the largest remaining intact ancient forests in the Northeast. Amble through enchanting landscapes where you’ll see some of the largest and tallest trees in the region, picturesque mossy-bouldered creeks featuring many small waterfalls, intriguing root formations and much more. These areas are unique and wondrous, a world left to it’s own devices, largely unaltered by man.

Stephen G Eoannou will be hosting a Writing Class on May 14th from 6-8pm at Art’s Cafe.

In this full 4-hour workshop, learn weaving basics and get a taste for modern fiber art. With Tami Fuller.

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

A guided tour through Erie County’s Sprague Brook Park’s scenic highlights as seen through the eyes of professional photographer David Reade. This excursion will feature commanding views of the park and surrounding hills; beautiful creek vistas; intriguing pond reflections; monstrous old-growth trees, and the first exquisite forest wildflowers of spring.

Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players. March and May TBA

“Get in the Car” originated in the Buffalo Writers’ Theater Annual Short Play Showcase in 2023, and is now making its way to SCA with a new cast. There are 8 plays total, each of them lasting 10 minutes and inspired by the phrase “Get in the car.” Many are comical while some deal with more serious topics. With playwrights: Karen McDonald, Neal Radice, Tj Snodgrass, Jennifer Tromble, Tim Joyce, Allison Fradkin, Jenn Dlugos, Charlie Hatton, Madison Sedlor, Matt Boyle, and Mike Fanelli.

Jessica is a Buffalo-based artist whose focus lies predominantly on fairy tale, folklore and mythology. She works in pen and ink and watercolor and aims to keep the tradition of the Golden Age illustrators. Her works have appeared in several children’s books, and she regularly participates in local festivals.

Join Kelly Ann Campbell and Friends, accompanied by Paul Blackwell, as they perform their favorite showtunes. 

Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.

This three-part painting workshop will set the groundwork for better paintings over time. Geared for intermediate students, the focus will be the planning and design steps that result in more masterful paintings. The lessons will emphasize where and how you put paint down, shapes used, values arranged, and colors selected. The aim will not be on a single wonderful painting but rather smaller size paintings that allow for easy corrections. Participants will select their own media and subject matter to work with. With Judson Brown.

A guided tour through Erie County’s Franklin Gulf Park’s scenic highlights as seen through the eyes of professional photographer David Reade. This excursion will feature gorgeous views, beautiful creek vistas with plentiful picturesque small waterfalls; and impressive old-growth trees.

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together. The group will meet in the basement workshop in January, February, and March.See the progress as they share their work in the dining space on April 17th. 

Join us for a free night featuring the “Marble Man” Tom Militello. He will speak about his career and his artistry. Tom runs Comet Creations, a glass studio in Gowanda. Using nature as his inspiration, his work includes paperweights, bowls, plates, glass beads, pendants, earrings, perfume bottles and glass marbles — his specialty.

High school students from SGI, Gowanda, Pioneer, Holland, and Cattaraugus-Little Valley will have their work on display in the Olmsted Gallery. Join us for a reception on Friday April 25th to view the work, meet the students, enjoy refreshments, and tour the building. 

Jimmy & The Torch Singers will be performing at Art’s Cafe on April 11th at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

The Greenskeepers are a group of volunteers who tend the rooftop garden at Art’s Cafe. Stop by on the first day of their gardening season to learn more about the Green Roof, trade gardening tips, and meet fellow plant lovers. If you are a member of a garden club and would like to arrange a tour of the Green Roof, contact Mary Carol at mcdear13@gmail.com

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, used by fishermen to record their catches. In this class, we will use latex molds of a variety of sea creatures and plants as our printing plates. With Janet Vedder.

Writer’s Open Mic will be held on April 9th from 6-8pm at Art’s Cafe.

Too Many Zooz will be in residence with SCA from April 2nd-5th. On April 5th, they will be performing at SGI High School at 7pm.

A visit with Ol’ Paint is sure to set your mind at ease and your toes tapping. Band members Neia, Phil, and Tom are all skilled musicians trained in a variety of instruments, including: guitar, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, and vocals. They’re known for their great stories, nice harmonies, and pleasant accompaniment.

Abigayle Oakley blends the melodic richness of folk pioneers with the lyrical honesty of today’s confessional singer-songwriters. She’ll be playing at Art’s Cafe on March 29th.

Welcome spring with creativity and sustainability! Join Mary Hermans of Nexus Botanical Arts for a hands-on seed paper making workshop where you’ll transform recycled paper into beautiful, plantable creations. Learn how to blend, shape, and embed wildflower seeds into custom sheets, perfect for cards, gift tags, or planting in your garden. Attendees will leave with 3-5 sheets of handmade seed paper and DIY instructions to continue the craft at home.

Experiment with watercolor’s unique transparent color mixing and mingling properties. Bring your favorite flowers or plant leaves for inspiration, or use the instructor-provided blossoms. With Jennifer Koury.

Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.

You are invited to an Art & Antique Auction to benefit Springville Center for the Arts. This live in-person auction inside the Mongerson Theater will be paired with refreshments in the Olmsted Gallery. Charitable contributions of fine art and quality antiques will be accepted to support  improvements to our theater. Contact Center staff for details at 716-592-9038 prior to bringing any donations.

The short play series “Get in the Car” is making its way from Buffalo to SCA. Directed by Matt Boyle and written by local talents in Buffalo, this suite of plays is a great opportunity for actors of all experience levels. Stay tuned for audition info.

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together. The group will meet in the basement workshop in January, February, and March.See the progress as they share their work in the dining space on April 17th. 

Come hear a presentation by Kirkus Prize winner and SCA resident Ariel Aberg-Riger!

The exhibit Where’d You Take That? by David Lawrence Reade will be displayed at Art’s Cafe from March 19th-April 26th. A reception will be held on March 27th at the cafe from 6:30-8pm.

This interactive workshop will guide participants through a warm-up routine addressing proper posture, breathing, intonation, vowels, resonance, and character that can be used daily to improve and sustain good vocal health. Beginner to intermediate level. Hosted by Leah Wietig.

Have you ever planted seeds and had nothing sprout? Many perennial and native seeds require special treatment to germinate. In this beginner-friendly class, Sarah Sorci of Sweet Flag Herbs will spotlight her favorite culinary and medicinal native herbs for the garden.

Kody & Herren will be performing at Art’s Cafe on March 14th at 7pm sharing Irish & Celtic inspired music for the St. Patrick’s Day Season with Captain Tom.

Learn to sculpt with wool. In this beginners 3D needle felt class students will use a special felting needle and superfine wool to sculpt a handheld March Hare as a perfect introduction to needle felting figures and a celebration of Spring. With Tami Fuller. 

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

The Ladles will be performing at the SCA Mongerson Theater on March 8th at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Add a touch of nature to your home with handmade herbal sachets! Join Mary Hermans of Nexus Botanical Arts for this aromatic workshop, where you’ll blend dried herbs and flowers to create fragrant sachets for drawers, under your pillow, or to give as thoughtful gifts.

Learn about female artists throughout history, women as represented in art, the intersection of women as both Muse and Master, and the modern context of feminism in art. Speakers include: Ellen Owens, Adjunct Professor at Niagara University and Director of Castellani Museum;  Heather Gring, Archivist of Rare Books at Buffalo + Erie Co Public Library, artist’s model; Biljana Petreska, Roycroft Artisan in Photography, artist specializing in alternative photography and female identity centered self-portraiture; and Tami Fuller, Executive Director for the Roycrofters-at-Large Association, weaver and fiber artist using traditional women’s textile work as a medium to explore the female experience.

Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players. March and May TBA

Have you ever wanted to direct but don’t know where to start? This is the workshop for you! Each participant will be assigned a 10 minute play from the series “Get in the Car” written by local talents in Buffalo. Matt Boyle will walk you through the nuances of directing and how to stage a short play.

Come hear local talent or bring a song of your own! Performers may play covers or original songs. No back tracks permitted, must bring your own accompaniment or you are welcome to sing acapella.

Reception | February 28th | 6:30-8pm

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together. The group will meet in the basement workshop in January, February, and March.See the progress as they share their work in the dining space on April 17th. 

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light will be performing at Art’s Cafe on February 15th from 7-9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Create a fun and interesting portrait on glass using translucent paint medium. Participants will bring a reference image that they would like to create. Frames and all supplies provided.

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

There will be a Fantasy & Football Trivia night hosted by Brayton J. Wilson at Art’s Cafe on February 12th from 6-8pm.

Kids night at the gallery! Introduce the younger generation to the art gallery scene. Feel free to dress up, and enjoy some treats while exploring our current exhibit, the Member Show. Parents will accompany their children as they engage in creative investigation through an activity guided tour of SCA.

Home Remedy is Lydia Garrison with Rosie Newton. They are a powerhouse duo fusing Old Time, Americana songwriter, and Cajun and Zydeco flavors. Both multi-instrumentalists and singers, they share an upbringing steeped in regional New York state thriving local music culture. In Home Remedy, Lydia and Rosie play fiddles, accordions, guitars, banjo and some percussion. 

Benny Bleu will be performing at our monthly Folk Night at Art’s Cafe on Thursday, February 6th from 6:30-8pm.

A laidback workshop where you’ll get a chance to unleash your inner creativity by sculpting a piece of art from your own block of concrete and marble dust. No sculpting knowledge or artistic skill level required- just an active imagination. All tools, materials and gloves will be provided. With Brian Pfeiffer.

You may have seen Dan’s mural in the municipal parking lot, or his giant pirate puppet at Art Crawl 2024. Dan is also the owner of Funderbolt Studios Toy and Game Design, whose clients include major toy companies like Fisher Price and Mattel. He has been a professional toy inventor for over twenty five years. Join us to hear Dan speak about his career and experience as an artist.

Jon Horton will have a self titled gallery exhibit at Art’s Cafe from February 5th-March 15th. A reception will be held at the cafe February 5th from 5:45 to 7pm.

Craft a couplet in a Valentine’s Day Card! Grab any two prewritten rhyming lines, and you have a couplet! All that’s left to do is to glue them on the inside of the card, and then to decorate the front, and you have the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for friends or family. All ages, but aimed for elementary. With Literary Arts Director Nicole Hebdon.

Discover the magic of transforming winter’s chill into wearable art! In this hands-on workshop, Mary Hermans of Nexus Botanical Arts will guide you through the process of using snow or ice as a dye medium, paired with natural plant-based pigments. You’ll create your own unique bandana to take home while learning the fundamentals of this truly cool technique. All materials provided.

Come hear local talent or bring a song of your own! Performers may play covers or original songs. No back tracks permitted, must bring your own accompaniment or you are welcome to sing acapella.

This drop-off creativity program for ages 2 through 5 takes the Reggio Emilia approach of “process over product.”  Kids explore open-ended arts activities at their own pace, with the guidance of instructors. Painting, sculpture, loose parts, clay, puppet shows, instruments and more. The program will also include guest artists and walking field trips.

Starting at the beginning with “I am,” the Root Chakra, is our sense of trust and security. It is our most instinctive chakra, governing our survival instincts and our connectedness to our bodies as vehicles that navigate our world. Students will explore the root chakra by learning how incense is made, and grind root, resin and other gifts from the earth to craft their own one of a kind incense charged for at home use. 

Smilo and the Ghost will be performing at Art’s Cafe on January 25th from 7-9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Need a little help formulating your plan and defining goals for 2025? This class will provide you with a fun foundation to help you clear the way to achieving your vision this year by creating your own usable vision board using a variety of materials.

The Art of Zoar Valley will be on display at the Olmsted Gallery this summer. The call for work deadline has been extended to May 1st.

Meet up with fellow calligraphy lovers. Materials will be provided, or bring your own. The goal is to develop regular meetings with enough interest.

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together. The group will meet in the basement workshop in January, February, and March.See the progress as they share their work in the dining space on April 17th.

Mark your calendars and join us in the Mongerson Theater to hear updates on the Center and our goals for the next year. Refreshments provided.

Two hours dedicated to reading each other’s work, critique circles, and networking. Are you looking for a place to share your writing, or does your latest masterpiece need some tweaks? This is the place for you! If you are able, please bring about ten copies of the piece you’d like to share. The pieces should be about 3-5 pages.

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.

Rick Manzone will be hosting an All Holiday Trivia night at Art’s Cafe on January 8th from 6-8pm.

This exhibit will showcase artwork in a variety of mediums from our amazing community of arts supporters. Artists of all backgrounds and experience levels had the opportunity to exhibit their work at the Olmsted Gallery.

Psychedelic folk quartet emerging from several dimensions to present old time music filtered through decades of technological change and modulation. Fragments of folk songs become drone compositions and free form of expressions of what peoples music resembles in the 21st century. Composed of four musicians: Jim Price (upright bass, slide guitar, banjo, tape loops), Josh Barnes (keyboard, synth), Chris Mccune (percussion), and Ben Collier (guitar, banjo).

Texture of Life by Gary Rinaldi is up from January 1st-February 1st in the Art’s Cafe gallery. A reception will be held at Art’s Cafe on January 17th from 6:30-8pm.