THE ARTS IN THE LEBANON VALLEY
Whether it’s dancing or painting, professional or amateur, the arts serve as a heartbeat to our community and provide essential creativity and well-being to creators and appreciators alike. All across the Lebanon Valley, from the artist to the impact, we applaud the arts!
3 Summer Arts Studio
Mt. Gretna, PA - Located in Mt. Gretna, 3 Summer Arts Studio offers a variety of educational art classes for adults of all skill levels from instructor Patricia Reichenbach.8th St. Mural
Lebanon, PA - Crafted by artist BKFoxx and commissioned by former NFL player Jared Odrick, the 8th Street Mural reimagines a classic Norman Rockwell piece to tell a distinct story unique to Lebanon City.
Allen Theatre & Salamander Bookstore Cafe
Annville, PA - The Allen Theatre features first-run movies including art and foreign selections. Dine in their coffeehouse and peruse the bookstore before or after the show!
Annubis Productions
Lebanon, PA - Annubis Productions offers professional video production, photography, and creative services. Specializing in cinematic storytelling, they cater to businesses and individuals seeking high-quality media solutions.
Drunken Smithy
Lebanon, PA - The Drunken Smithy specializes in hand-forged goods, entertaining workshops, and axe throwing. Check out their mead hall for a cool beverage after a workshop or axe throwing!
Gretna Music
Mt. Gretna, PA - Gretna Music brings world-class performances to the charming Mount Gretna Playhouse. Enjoy a diverse lineup of classical, jazz, and contemporary music in an intimate, acoustically superb venue that is sure to make for a memorable experience!
Gretna Theatre
Mt. Gretna, PA - Gretna Theatre offers plays and musicals all summer long in the open-air Mount Gretna Playhouse. Operating since 1927, it is one of America's oldest summer stock theatres.
KRB Ceramics
Lebanon, PA - KRB Studios is the teaching space and shop of nationally recognized artist Karen Rich Beall.Lancaster & Lebanon Quilt Shows
Lebanon, PA - Discover the art of quilting at the Lancaster-Lebanon Quilt Show in April and the Lebanon Quilter's Guild Annual Exhibition of Quilts in November. Both events are held at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center and feature tons of carefully handcrafted quilts.
Larry McKenna’s Mt. Gretna Summer Concert Series
Mount Gretna, PA - This annual concert series, founded by Larry McKenna, brings popular music to life in the outdoor Tabernacle in Mount Gretna.
Lebanon Camera Club
Lebanon, PA - Lebanon Camera Club is open to anyone with a love for photography. With meetings on the first Tuesday of every month, the club is all about sharing, improving, and enjoying all things photography!
Lebanon Community Concert Association
Lebanon, PA – One of America’s oldest community concert associations, celebrating 81 years of live musical presentations to the Lebanon Valley.
Lebanon Community Theatre
Lebanon, PA – The Lebanon Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization that provides live productions for the entertainment of all ages. The organization has entertained and educated the community for more than five decades.
Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
Lebanon, PA – Lebanon Picture Frame and Fine Art is a combination gallery and frame shop devoted to high quality, custom framing and promotion of local and regional artists including Bob Heilman and John Allison.
Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts- First Friday Art Walk
Lebanon, PA – The first Friday of each month, the Lebanon Arts Council sponsors an ArtWalk -- an opportunity to freely view the creative work of local artists displayed at numerous locations throughout the City of Lebanon, all within walking distance. Along with paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, musicians provide a festive atmosphere at some of the ArtWalk venues.
Mount Gretna Bible Festival
Mount Gretna, PA - The Mount Gretna Bible Festival takes place in the Mount Gretna Tabernacle, a site listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Festival features concerts, worship services, and sermons all summer long.
Mount Gretna Heritage Festival
Mount Gretna, PA - The Heritage Festival at the Mount Gretna Tabernacle is a family friendly music festival that runs throughout the summer. With performances by a variety of local musicians, the concerts are funded by audience donations.
Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show
Mount Gretna, PA - The Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show brings award-winning fine art to the cottage-lined streets under the trees of Chautauqua. Enjoy the arts alongside live music, a gourmet food court, and an interactive children's art show!
Mt. Gretna School of Art
Mount Gretna, PA - Mount Gretna School of Art is known for their summer intensive programs that provide transformative, life-changing art instruction. The school also holds public Saturday workshops during the summer.
Music in the Park
Lebanon, PA - Each Sunday evening during the summer, the cool and refreshing amphitheatre at Coleman Memorial Park fills with the sounds of talented musicians with Music in the Park!
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery at LVC
Annville, PA - Discover the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery at Lebanon Valley College. This museum-quality venue showcases works from top institutions like the Andy Warhol Museum and offers dynamic exhibits and internships, enriching the arts community in Lebanon Valley.
The Movement Laboratory School of Performing Arts
Lebanon, PA - The Movement Laboratory is an internationally acclaimed dance studio that teaches "Goodwill thru Dance." The studio is located in Lebanon and was founded by Judy Williams Henry.
The Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival
Mount Gretna, PA - The Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival is a six-day, family friendly music festival that takes place in the historic Mount Gretna Playhouse. The festival features a series of live concerts with renowned bands from across the United States.
The St. James Players
Lebanon, PA - The St. James Players is a community theatre located in the Lebanon Valley Mall. The theatre provides quality, affordable performances that feature actors of all ages, abilities, and talents, with a mission of uniting the community.
The Tweed Weasel Folk Art & Primitives
Schaefferstown, PA - The Tweed Weasel Folk Art & Primitives showcases handmade original work that includes seasonal folk art, primitive antiques, garden designs, hooked wool pieces, and unique gifts.
Timbers Restaurant
Mount Gretna, PA - For over sixty years, The Timbers has been a local favorite for delicious food in an intimate setting under the trees of Mount Gretna. FEATURED STORIES ON THE ARTS
TAKE A TOUR OF OUR MURALS
There is lots of public art on display for you to enjoy around Lebanon County and the city of Lebanon. The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts has created a virtual map of public art and murals that can be viewed at any time of the day.