Lycoming Arts & Williamsport First Friday.™
Committed to the Arts.
We believe in the social and economic value of the arts of all kinds, which strengthen relationships and build a quality of life that supports community development.
Our area is rich in visual, performing, musical, culinary, literary, and natural arts. We foster a lively cultural center. This hub not only creates recreational and economic activities for our hometown community members, but also makes Williamsport and the surrounding region an attractive destination for visitors and tourists.
2023 Upcoming Events
WILLIAMSPORT FIRST FRIDAY™ 2023 - 5PM to 8PM - DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSPORT, PA
- January - April, Nov-Dec : Indoors at various merchants
- May-5th UPMC Takeover month. Music
- June-2nd Music
- July-7th Music
- Aug-4th Lycoming Arts celebrates Williamsport First Fridays{TM} Anniversary! Music
- Sept-1st Music
- Oct-6th Music
Here, we welcome you to browse our artist directory and the Avenue of the Arts map to learn more about where you can engage with art in the community. Check out our events calendar and join our newsletter mailing list for updates about community events, art walks, public art, arts education, student galleries, and arts leadership training. Learn more about how you can support the arts through donation, membership, and volunteer opportunities.
Williamsport, located at the heart of central Pennsylvania, is quickly becoming a historical and cultural center for the arts. On the First Friday of every month, businesses keep their doors open late to host local artists, bands, and art events of all kinds. The goal of First Friday is to celebrate the arts while promoting local artists, and fostering Williamsport’s reputation as the Northern Tier’s regional cultural center. First Friday imbues Williamsport with the joy and beauty of the arts.
Lycoming Arts receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Williamsport is quickly becoming a historic and cultural center for the arts in central Pennsylvania. From our site you are able to find out about all of the arts in the area, browse through our artist directory, or even become a member to stay up-to-date with upcoming festivities. From our catalog you can locate local museums, galleries, theaters, historical associations and much more.
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