The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is accepting submissions from local artists for a community art exhibit being mounted as part of The People Project 2024: At Home in Adams County. This showcase of visual art is a new addition to the popular storytelling and performance event, which will be presented for the sixth time since 2017 on October 19, 2024, at The Majestic Theater’s Cinema One. The art exhibit will be on display at the Arts Education Center following the event for the month of November. Visual artists are invited to share their interpretations of the theme “At Home in Adams County” using the medium of their choice. The performance event will feature personal narratives, music, and dance and will unveil five mural panels inspired by Adams County residents’ stories and created by local artist Sarah Jacobs. The panels will be a visual representation of the diverse community and culture of Adams County as reflected in resident stories and illustrated and painted by Jacobs and members of the Adams County community. The five panels will be installed on the front of ACAC’s Arts Education Center following the October 19 event and will remain on display through 2025.
The People Project community exhibit will be on display at ACAC’s Arts Education Center throughout November. Artists are encouraged to submit their work based on the theme “At Home in Adams County.”
The community exhibit will be on display throughout the month of November in the Jennifer S. Levan Reception Hall at the Arts Education Center, opening November 1 with a First Friday reception sponsored by Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers. Submissions for this art show are welcome from artists of any age who live and/or work in Adams County. Up to 60 pieces will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, pending space availability for display. Both 2-D and 3-D artworks no larger than 36” in any direction are welcome to be submitted. To plan for the exhibit and include visual artwork and artist information in the October 19 event program, artists should submit a brief artist bio/statement and description of submission(s) along with a high-resolution headshot and photograph of the artwork no later than September 27. Interested artists are encouraged to share their intent to participate as soon as possible. Artists may list their artwork for sale if they would like, but this is not required. Sales from the exhibit will follow ACAC’s current commission policy for members and nonmembers. A full list of guidelines and submission details are available on our website at adamsarts.org/people-project/.
Community members and small businesses who would like to support ACAC and participants in The People Project are also welcome to sponsor the event or purchase advertising space in the program. Visit ACAC’s website for more information or to purchase ad space. Tickets for the event are now on sale on the Majestic Theater’s website. To make the event accessible to all, tickets are priced “pay as you can,” at $5, $10, or $15 each. Anyone who is unable to purchase a $5 ticket and would like to attend should reach out to the Arts Council at 717-334-5006 to reserve a spot.
If you’re interested in sharing your story, playing music, or getting involved in this collaborative community event in any way, please contact lcadigan@adamsarts.org for more information. This project is made possible by funding from PA Humanities and Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Fund and local sponsors Destination Gettysburg, Graphcom, Celebrate Gettysburg magazine, and Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers.
The mission of the Adams County Arts Council is to cultivate an arts-rich community.
