The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is accepting submissions from local artists for a community art exhibition organized as part of People Project 2024: At Home in Adams County. This visual art presentation 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 exhibition will be on display at the Arts Education Center following the November event. 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 murals inspired by the stories of Adams County residents and created by local artist Sarah Jacobs. The panels will be a visual representation of Adams County’s diverse community and culture as reflected in residents’ 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 until 2025.

The collective exhibition “People Project” will be on display at ACAC’s Arts Education Center throughout November. Artists are encouraged to submit their work on the theme “Home in Adams County.”

The collaborative exhibition will be on display throughout November in the Jennifer S. Levan Reception Hall in the Arts Education Center and will open on November 1 with a First Friday reception sponsored by Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers. Submissions for this art exhibition are welcome from artists of all ages who live and/or work in Adams County. Up to 60 works will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability of exhibition space. Both 2D and 3D artworks may be submitted, no larger than 36 inches in any direction. In order to plan the exhibition and include visual artwork and artist information in the October 19 event program, artists should submit a brief artist bio/statement and description of the submission(s) along with a high-resolution portrait photo and photo of the artwork no later than September 27. Interested artists are asked to communicate their intent to participate as soon as possible. Artists may offer their artwork for sale if they wish, but it is not required. Sales from the exhibition will be made in accordance with ACAC’s current commission policy for members and non-members. A full list of policies and submission details can be found on our website at adamsarts.org/people-project/.

Community members and small businesses who wish to support ACAC and People Project participants can also sponsor the event or purchase advertising space in the program. For more information or to purchase advertising space, visit ACAC’s website. Tickets for the event are now available on the Majestic Theater website. To make the event accessible to all, tickets will be offered on a pay-as-you-can basis at $5, $10 or $15 each. Those unable to purchase a $5 ticket and would like to attend should contact the Arts Council at 717-334-5006 to reserve a seat.

When you share your story, play music or If you would like to get involved in any way with this community event, please contact [email protected] 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 build an arts-rich community.