Lancaster County Art Association

10/13/2026

It's time for autumn leaves and pumpkins! Entry forms for Autumn Daze & our Great Pumpkin Challenge will be available at drop off and also may be downloaded from the link on the Exhibits Page of our website.
Drop off is this week - Fri. & Sat. Oct. 16, 17, 11am-4pm & Sun. Oct. 18, 1-4pm.
Autumn Daze - We throw out most of the rules for this annual exhibit!
Unlimited entries - $15 entry fee per piece. 
Work can be framed or unframed, any size, medium. Framed and work on canvas must be wired for hanging.
Work can be new or old. It's acceptable to have work that was shown in previous exhibits. 
Work must reflect one of these 3 categories - (awards given in each of the 3 categories).
1. Audacious Autumn - autumn subjects & fall landscapes
2. Tall & Small Fall - Vertical autumn (any size), Small Works autumn (16" or smaller in any direction, including frame).
3. Halloween Habitats, Haunts & Hallucinations - Halloween or spooky themed works.
The Great Pumpkin Challenge- Our goal - 90 Pumpkins for our 90th Anniversary!
This year we have opened up our challenge to using real and artificial pumpkins to start, in addition to our paper mache, you may also use ceramics, sculpture, wood, etc.
Create your own original designs on pumpkins, using  paint, collage, drawing, glue items, etc. Please no carving!
You can re enter pumpkins from previous Pumpkin Challenges.
Any age 6+ can participate. You can enter as many pumpkins as you wish, only 1 entry fee per person.
Entry Fee: Children & Teens - $10, Adults - $15
Awards given for Prettiest Pumpkin, Scariest Pumpkin, Most Creative & People's Choice.
Voting Ballots - $5 each or 3 for $10. Awards will be voted on by the public and announced at the end of the. show. Several voting ballots will be chosen at the end of the exhibit to win miniature paintings by LCAA artists.
The image that accompanies this message is of pumpkins that were in the 2025 Great Pumpkin Challenge.

10/13/2026

What's happening at the LCAA this week? Quite a bit! There is Open Studio on Friday, October 16, from 5 to 8pm! And drop-off of entries for the Autumn Daze exhibit and the Great Pumpkin Challenge is happening on Friday & Saturday from 11am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm!

10/09/2026

To continue with the year long celebration of the Lancaster County Art Association's 90th Anniversary, the LCAA invites the public to 90/90, a creative event that challenges artists to complete artwork in 90-minute sessions. Not only can the public watch the events but will also participate in the voting of the winning artist of each session. The two-day event starts on Friday, October 9 at 2-3:30, with two more sessions at 4-5:30 & 6-7:30 . The times Saturday October 10 are 10-11:30,12-1:30 and 2-3:30.  Located at 149 Precision Ave , Strasburg, the event is free. The LCAA opens at 1:30 on Friday and 9:30 on Saturday.   For additional information call 717-687-7061 or go to lcaaonline.org.

10/03/2026

Attention Artists! We have extended our deadline to register for our 90/90 Challenge until next week, Thurs. Oct. 8. Don't miss this fun opportunity to create with your fellow artists and have the chance to win cash awards including a $200 Best of Show! There are openings for sessions on Fri. Oct. 9 & Sat. Oct. 10. Just call the LCAA at 717-687-7061 and we will sign you up.
Attached is our 90/90 Poster for the event. Send to your friends and invite them to come and watch our talented artists create. Free admission to the public and the chance to vote for your favorites.
Thank you for supporting this LCAA's fundraiser.

10/02/2026

90/90 Challenge

“A single leaf working alone provides no shade” – Chuck Page

As much as artists thrive in a solitary environment when creating works of art, sometimes we need an audience. Why not join us as an artist or as a visitor to see how art is created! Don't forget to vote for your favorite piece of art!

Be there October 9 and 10!

Send a message to learn more

09/28/2026

To continue with the yearlong celebration of the Lancaster County Art Association's 90th Anniversary, it is inviting the public to a creative event that challenges artists to complete artwork in 90-minute sessions. Not only can the public watch the events but will also participate in the voting of the winning artist of each session. The two-day event starts on Friday, October 9 at 2-3:30, with two more sessions at 4-5:30 & 6-7:30 . The times Saturday October 10 are 10-11:30,12-1:30 and 2-3:30.  Located at 149 Precision Ave , Strasburg, the event is free. The LCAA opens at 1:30 on Friday and 9:30 on Saturday.   For additional information call 717-687-7061 or go to lcaaonline.org.

09/26/2026

If you haven't signed up for our 90/90 Challenge yet, are you afraid you can't do an artwork in 90 minutes? Yes you can - check out these tips -
1. You can work any size, even very small.
2. You can work in any medium, do a pencil drawing or markers, if painting is too much.
3. Pick simple subjects, you don't have to do something complicated.
4. Don't worry about the details.
5. Try a looser style or even do an abstract design.
6. Plan out your work in advance. Do preliminary roughs or thumbnails.
7. Have Fun! Be Creative with your fellow artists.
We are pleased to announce that we have several sponsors for this event! We will be giving out a $100 First Place & $25 Honorable Mention with each session and a $200 Best of Show Award at the end of the event. The public will be voting on their favorite artist, so invite all your friends and family.
Sign up today and support the LCAA! Download the form from our website, or call the LCAA at 717-687-7061.

09/24/2026

---------------------------90/90 TIPS!----------------------
You haven't signed up for our 90/90 Challenge yet? Are you afraid you can't do an artwork in 90 minutes? Yes you can - check out these tips -
1. You can work any size, even very small.
2. You can work in any medium, do a pencil drawing or markers, if painting is too much.
3. Pick simple subjects, you don't have to do something complicated.
4. Don't worry about the details.
5. Try a looser style or even do an abstract design.
6. Plan out your work in advance. Do preliminary roughs or thumbnails.
7. Have Fun! Be Creative with your fellow artists.

We are pleased to announce that we have several sponsors for this event! We will be giving out a $100 First Place & $25 Honorable Mention with each session and a $200 Best of Show Award at the end of the event. The public will be voting on their favorite artist, so invite all your friends and family.

Sign up and support the LCAA! Call the LCAA at 717-687-7061.

LCAA
149 Precision Ave. Strasburg, Pennsylvania 17579
Hours: Thursday through Saturday from 11 to 4 PM. and Sunday from 1 to 4 PM.

We appreciate your help in getting the word out about this creative event.

09/22/2026

We are very proud to announce the winner of the Fall Membership Mrytle Tremblay Award for Watercolor. Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor is:
Tim Colyer: “Apple Basket in Soft Afternoon Light”

Judge Carrie Wissler Thomas felt Tim's painting was a "Very accomplished piece of a simple subject. Wonderful watercolor technique with a great composition. Nice presentation with framing that complements the artwork."

Congratulations Tim!