Lycoming Arts Ways Garden Juried Art Show

Schedule of Events

• Friday June 6 at 5 - 9pm
  Williamsport First Friday™ - Downtown - Art, Music, Food
  Lycoming Arts Gallery (AIN) - Sue Nichols (46 W 4th Street)
• Saturday June 7 at 6 - 8pm - Juried Art Competition
  SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK HERE
  Park Place (800 West 4th Street)
  Light fare and beverages.
• Sunday, June 8
  10am - Coffee Hour at Taber Museum: History of Way's Garden by Carl Bower, Jr.
  10am - 4pm - Way's Garden Art Show (West 4th & Maynard)
  APPLY TO SHOW AND SELL YOUR ARTWORK HERE
  10am - 4pm - Strawberry Festival (Trinity Church - 844 West 4th Street)
  10am - 3pm - Eve Archer (People's Choice) Award Voting

Juried Art Show Call to All Artists

Cash Prizes for Top Three Judge's Choices

Submit Your Art to Our Professional Juried Art Competition

Alan Zerbe
Our Juror for the 2025 Lycoming Arts Ways Garden Art Competition

Lycoming Arts is proud to announce Alan Zerbe as the 2025 Ways Garden Art Competition judge. With over three decades of experience in the creative industry, Alan brings a remarkable blend of artistic vision, professional insight, and a deep commitment to visual storytelling.

Throughout his distinguished career, Alan has helped shape some of America’s most iconic brands, including Villanova University, Crayola, Corning, CoverGirl, DeWalt Tools, Hershey’s, Mack Trucks, and United Way. His work as an art director and creative director has earned national acclaim, with honors from the Addy Awards, Art Directors Club, American Graphic Design Awards, and HOW Magazine.

As former Creative Director at SWB&R—a nationally recognized advertising agency in the Lehigh Valley—Alan led innovative marketing campaigns that pushed the boundaries of creativity. He now serves as the Art Director at Villanova University, where his work continues to inspire through bold design and mentorship.

Alan honed his craft through the Get Your Masters with the Master's MFA program at Marywood College, a unique program that connects emerging artists with industry leaders. This solid educational foundation, combined with his extensive professional experience, shapes the thoughtful and discerning eye he brings to the judging process.

We are honored to welcome Alan Zerbe as our 2025 juror. His expertise, creativity, and passion for the arts will bring exceptional insight and inspiration to this year’s Ways Garden Art Competition.

Ways Garden Art Show 

Apply to Show and Sell Your Artwork

STORYTELLERS BOOK FAIR

When: May 17 6-9 pm
Where: Pennington Lounge on Lycoming College Campus

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Inaugural 2025

River Valley Film Festival

Many films planned to show on the AMC Classic Williamsport 11 Movie Theater

July 18 – 20, 2025
AMC CLASSIC Williamsport 11 Movie Theater Downtown

Why Submit to River Valley Film Festival?

ALL STAR JURY
Get your work in front of an all-star panel of judges including Academy Award Winning Tom Woodruff Jr., Media & Entertainment Journalist Ethan Alter, Publishing Industry Expert John Shableski, The Contending’s Megan Mclachlan, and Cartoonist & Illustrator Emily Flake

2025 RVFF Jury One Sheet

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DIGITAL CINEMA PACKAGE
We've partnered with The DCP Works to offer two DCPs - to the Millionaire and Grand Jury Winners a free DCP creation, maximum 20 minutes each along with help for submitting filmmakers to create their required DCP should they be accepted to the festival.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
50% Off Submissions Through May24, 2025 -- Use Code RVFFDotW525 at Film Freeway to Submit Your Film (CLICK HERE)

Lycoming Arts Film Office is proud to present the annual River Valley Film Festival (RVFF). Covid has put a bit of a delay in the festival's inaugural year, but it's finally here! River Valley Film Festival is ready to introduce the city of Williamsport to the magic of film, and what it can bring to the community.

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🕊️Make Your Own Artisan Clay Birdhouse! 🎨

Craft. Create. Connect with Nature.

Join us for an immersive four-session workshop with Lycoming Arts in partnership with Rider Park, where you'll shape, sculpt, and personalize a handmade clay birdhouse—a perfect blend of art and function! This workshop is part of the Artist in Residency program made possible from a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts. 🌿🐦

📅 Workshop Dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17 6-8PM (must attend all sessions)
📍 Location: Rider Park
💰 Cost: $104 per person (limited to 20 participants)

🔹 No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity!
🔹 Workshop will be conducted by local clay artist, Kathy Sterngold
🔹 The Audubon Society will be giving talks about birds and habitat

Limited scholarships to attend the workshop may be available based on need. Contact [email protected].

Follow-On Event – Show Off Your Work!

Join us at Lycoming Arts on July 22 (5-9 PM) to see the finished creations from the workshop and meet the artists, as well as learn more about the processes and skills used in creating the objects.

Get Your Workshop Tickets Online OR PAY $100 WITH VENMO AND SAVE $4

Events at the Taber Museum

Fireflies at Robert Allen Porter Nature Preserve 

• talk by biologist Sarah Lower + film by Diana Lehr
• guided tours
• kid's paper lantern art project
  

When: 8:15 pm - 2nd week of July (Look for more details on our website and Facebook)
Where: Robert Allen Porter Nature Preserve - 1724 Sylvan Dell Road South Williamsport

Inaugural 2025
Susquehanna Film Festival

Never Before Seen Films on Multiple Screens

September 20th and 21st, 2025 at 
Events happening all weekend!

Lycoming Arts Film Office is proud to support the Susquehanna Film Festival, the 1st festival of its kind to be announced in Williamsport, by founder Tim Yasui, an LA-based independent film producer who was originally born and raised in Williamsport. Our Festival will celebrate and acknowledge not only international films, but also regionally produced feature films and short films from the Greater Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic states. We will also encourage all film makers and young students who are studying Film to submit their films which otherwise might be ignored by the national festivals.

Visit the Festival Website  Submit Your Film!

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Lycoming Arts thrives because of the generosity of our sponsors. Your support helps us bring vibrant arts events, creative opportunities, and cultural enrichment to our community. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to the arts—thank you for making a difference!

See Our Dedicated Sponsors Page