Under the Colors

HAAA Members Art Show

Hershey Library

Friday – October 25th 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday – October 26th 10 am to 5 pm

The Event :  

UNDER THE COLORS, our Fall Members Art Show will be held at the Hershey Public Library on October 25 and 26th. We will have over 50 local artists exhibiting their paintings, photography, 3D art, jewelry, and many more items! We will be asking the public to vote for their favorite artist.  We are also doing a children’s art workshop on Sat. Oct 26 from 11 to noon – Please RSVP with the library to attend this workshop

• All HAAA members in good standing are eligible to showcase, exhibit, and sell their fine and 3D art.

• Each artist may submit up 4 pieces of hanging original art, (no prints or giclees). Depending on the number of artists signed up, we may increase the number of items you can bring. 

• Art needs to have been completed from 2020 to the present.

• If your art is a large piece, please talk with the Show chair to determine if enough space is available.

• Chair of Under the Colors: Mary Lott, HAAA.president@gmail.com – please contact her with any questions

Two ways you can choose to exhibit your art up:

Short Term – (Exhibit just the 2 days of show on the display racks)

OR

Long Term – in HAAA’s Hallway Gallery from 10/25/24 thru 12/14/24

Note: The Max of 4 hanging paintings/photographs can be split between the short and long-term, if desired. When registering for this show PLEASE NOTE in the bottom “Additional Message Box,” indentifying how many pieces of your art you want hung Short Term (Oct 25 & 26) and how many pieces to display for the entire Long Term, (Oct 25 thru Dec 14). THANK YOU

• For 3D art, you may have 2.5 feet of table space available to exhibit your jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, sculptures, etc.  Art needs to have been completed from 2020 to the present.  We may need to adjust the space depending on the number of 3D artists exhibiting.  We can only exhibit 3D art on Oct 25 and 26.

• A separate 3-sided display rack will be available for cards (Depending on the number of artists selling cards, we may need to limit space available/artist).

• The public and HAAA members will be voting on their favorite artists – the top three artists getting the most votes will win a free 2025 HAAA membership.

• Set-up is Oct 24 between 2 and 5 pm.  We will also ask several of the artists to help with the setting up of the display racks earlier at 1 pm. For those who work or have a time conflict to hang the art, please contact Mary Lott, HAAA.president@gmail.com to make other arrangements.

• All exhibiting artists will be asked to work in two-to-three-hour shifts at the cashier/checkout table on Friday (10/25) and Saturday (10/26). We will need ~3-4 folks/shift to cover the cashier/checkout table, a greeter in HAAA’s Hallway Art Gallery, and around the Display racks within the library.

• On Saturday October 26th, we ask all artists to help tear down the standing Two-day exhibit display racks at 4:30 pm sharp.

  General guidelines:

• All hanging artworks must be wired properly (check HAAA Show Guidelines on hersheyart.org under resources – art shows for specifics).

• We will provide you with HAAA description tags to write the title of the art, medium, artist’s name, and cost of the art (price + tax = final price).

• Artists selling their art need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License

• Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund.

• HAAA and the Hershey Public Library are not responsible for any loss, stolen, or damage to any artwork.

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

• HAAA Members exhibiting will have read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website: hersheyart.org

• Additional information regarding logistics will be distributed to participants before the event.

CALLING ALL HAAA ARTISTS: For The Blooming Art Show and Sale at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory will be on view in the beautiful education wing of the Butterfly House. The show takes place from Friday, Aug 30, through Sunday, Sep 1 from 9:00AM to 6:00PM each day. Art must be original, no prints.

Both, hanging 2D art and 3D art will be accepted. HAAA Art Tags will be provided. Artists may bring up to 8, 2D pieces. All 2D artwork must be dry, properly wired and ready to hang according to HAAA show guidelines. Exhibit space for 3D will be determined by the number of participants. 3D visual art must meet the guidelines for 3D art display. Information and Policy Guidelines can be found on the website.  Greeting cards are acceptable.

registration deadline August 19

Due to the popularity of our Hershey Conservatory shows the registration deadline is firm.

SETUP AND TEARDOWN INFO

Set Up, Thursday, August 29. - The set up will be scheduled in stages, (see below).

• Volunteers set up of display racks and empty tables 12:30 - 1:30 PM

• Artists submit 2D art, complete their sales tags and hang their art, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

• 3D Art set up on the table displays 3:00 - 4:00 PM*

  * For all 3D artist please include in your application if you require a full or half table

  Please let us know if you need assistance in delivering and hanging your works.

Tear Down, Sunday, Setember 1. - Be at Conservatory at 6:00 PM sharp for art pick up. No early pick ups unless worked out with Show Chair, prior to show closing.

Additional information regarding exhibitors drive in directions, and logistics will be distributed to all participants prior to the event.

All Artists - Art must be properly labeled. Artists will be provided at the show with HAAA art sales tags to fill out. Have the following information ready to add to the sales tag: Title, Artist, Medium, Price, Tax, Final Cost (price + sales tax), Contact Information.

Show and Sales Coverage

Show and Sale times at the Hershey Gardens are 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Sales Table Coverage - Artists Participants are expected to help cover a Sales Table coverage slot. Please specify to the bottom of your registration form, the preferred day and time slots you are available for sales table coverage. The schedule time slots for each day is as follows; 9-12 ,12-3, 3-6

Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund. 

HAAA and the Hershey Gardens are not responsible for any loss or damage to any artwork.

HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” 

Show Chair persons are Lee Sandel and Michael Erdman

Please click the Register button below to complete and submit a registration form.

NOTE: When completing in the bottom entry box entitled “Additional Message or Question”, please indicate when you will be available to volunteer Sales Table coverage.

Email Lee Sandel, ruedelee@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

April Artistry:

A Spring Showcase

Art Show

The Hershey Library

701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, PA

Friday –April 12th 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday – april 13th 10 am to 5 pm

The Event :  

April Artistry: A Spring Showcase, our Spring Member's art show returns this year at the Hershey Public Library on April 12 and 13th, 2024.   This is an opportunity for all HAAA members to show up to 5 pieces of their fine art, jewelry, wood works, ceramics, sculptures, photography, and other 3D art.  All art needs to have been completed from 2020 to present.

 For HAAA Members:

All HAAA members in good standing eligible. To showcase, exhibit, and sell their art. There will also be tables for 3D art and the selling of greeting cards.

Two ways to exhibit:

1. Long term (2 months, Apr 12 - Jun 10) : Bring hanging art only in on Thursday April 11, 2 to 3 PM. It will hang until Jun. 10th, (Monday).

2. Short term (2 days of show, Apr 12-13): Bring in hanging and 3D art in on Thursday, April 11, 2 to 4:30 pm. All Short Term participants artists need to be present at Library to take down their art April 13TH, at 4:30 pm. Registration Deadline April 7th, 2024. on REGISTRATION FORM specify 2 DAY DISPLAY

General guidelines:

• Each artist may submit up to 5 pieces of original art (no prints or giclee).  Art needs to have been completed from 2020 to the present. Depending on the number of artists signed up, we may increase the number of items you can bring.

• All hanging artworks must be wired properly (check HAAA Show Guidelines on hersheyart.org under resources – art shows for specifics).

• We will provide you with HAAA description tags to write the title of the art, medium, artist’s name, and cost of the art (price + tax = final price).

• We will select several of the artists to help with the setting up of the display racks on the 11thof April.  When you arrive, you will be able to hand in your own art.

• On the 13th, we ask all artists to help tear down the standing exhibit display racks at 4:30 pm. (The art in HAAA’s Gallery hallway (Long term) will remain there until Monday June 10th).  

• All exhibiting artists will be asked to work in two-to-three-hour shifts at the cashier/checkout table on Friday (3/12) and Saturday (3/13). We will need ~3-4 folks/shift to cover the cashier/checkout table, a greeter in HAAA’s Hallway Art Gallery, and around the Display racks within the library.

• Artists selling their art need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License.

• Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund.

• HAAA and the Hershey Public Library are not responsible for any loss, stolen, or damage to any artwork.

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

• HAAA Members exhibiting will have read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website: hersheyart.org

• Additional information regarding logistics will be distributed to participants before the event.

Chair of April Artistry: A Spring Showcase Show: Mary Lott, haaa.President@gmail.com

BACKSTAGE CAFE ARTIST SHOWs

Art Rotation Every Two Months

2024 Schedule

Feb 1, 2024 — Mar 31, 2024

Apr3, 2024 — May 31, 2024

Dates on hold as of May 1st due to change in ownership.

Location: Allen Theater & BackStage Cafe, 36 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003

The event:  Backstage Cafe is a great venue for Hershey Art Association to showcase our artists’ works. Located within the Allen Theater, the Backstage cafe is a place where folks buy their snacks and drinks prior to seeing a movie but also the cafe has a great menu where folks can eat lunch or dinner. Thus, there will be a large audience who will be able to view our art. For more information about the Allen theater, check out their website:  https://www.allentheatre.com/

Register Today!

 For HAAA Members: For all HAAA artists members in good standing, if you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the event registration form on our website. (Click Event Registration button below). Please indicate the months you would like to show your art work.

• If a solo show, the individual artist may submit up to ~ 24 pieces of original art (hanging 3D artists are welcome but please talk with show chair 1st) and artwork does not need to be for sale.

• For the joint exhibits (2), each artist can submit 10-12 pieces of original work depending on size.

• All artwork must be wired for hanging and properly meet HAAA Show Guidelines. 

• Please use the HAAA tags found on this website

• All exhibitors or designate must help to put up and tear down at the beginning and end of the month exhibit – will need to coordinate with previous month’s artist.

• All exhibitors will send a picture and biosketch to the show chair.

• Selling of any art will require purchaser contact the artist and transaction to be completed between the purchaser and the artists. (Backstage Cafe will not collect any monies for purchases).

• Artists selling their art, need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License (If no, and you intend to sell art, you will need a license. Please check General Information and Policies on the HAAA website for help to acquire a license.) *

• Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund. 

• HAAA Artists can apply to show their work at the Backstage Cafe by clicking here or on the link at the bottom of the page Please clarify in your registration form the number of pieces and type of medium, photo, oils, acrylic, wood, etc.

• HAAA and Allen Theater and Backstage Café are not responsible for any loss, stolen or damage to any artwork. 

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit. 

• HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website

• Additional information regarding logistics will be distributed to participants prior to the event. 

 Contact Show Chair: Mary Lott  at: HAAA.Treasurer2018@gmail.com

Please remember to follow the Backstage Cafe, PA, and CDC pandemic guideline

CALLING ALL HAAA ARTISTS: For The Love Of Art Show and Sale at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory will be on view in the beautiful education wing of the Butterfly House. The show takes place from Friday, Feb 16, through Sunday, Feb 18 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM each day. Art must be original, no prints.

All artwork must be dry, and ready to hang according to HAAA show guidelines. HAAA Art Tags will be provided. Both, hanging art and 3D art will be accepted. Exhibit space for 3D will be determined by the number of participants. 3D visual art must meet the guidelines for 3D art display. Information and Policy Guidelines can be found on the website.  Greeting cards are acceptable.

sorry the artist registration deadline is closed

Due to the popularity of our Hershey Conservatory shows the registration deadline is firm.

SETUP AND TEARDOWN INFO

Set Up, Thursday, February 15. - The set up will be scheduled in stages, (see below).

• Volunteers set up of display racks and empty tables 12:30 - 2:00 PM

• Artists submit 2D art, complete their sales tags and assist hanging their art, 2:00 - 3:30 PM

• Volunteers set up of display racks and empty tables, 2:00 PM

• Volunteer crew label and hang 2D art, 2:00 - 3:30 PM

• 3D Art set up on the table displays 3:30 - 4:30 PM*

  * For all 3D artist please include in your application if you require a full or half table

Tear Down, Sunday, February 18. - Be at Conservatory at 5:00 PM sharp for art pick up. No early pick ups unless worked out with Show Chair, prior to show closing.

2D Artists - Bring dry and properly wired art to the education wing of the conservatory between 2:00 - 3:30 PM on Thursday, Feb. 15 May submit up to but not limited to 5 pieces of work , depending on art size.

3D Artists - Bring your artwork to the lower level of the education wing of the conservatory between 3:30 and 4:30 PM on Feb. 15. Display tables will be ready for you to set up your own wares and complete the sales tags provided.

All Artists - Art must be properly labeled. Artists will be provided at the show with HAAA art sales tags. Have the following information ready to add to the sales tag: Title, Artist, Medium, Price, Tax, Final Cost (price + sales tax), Contact Information.

We need Set Up Volunteers, If you want to be part of the show set-up, please add a note to the bottom of the registration form or contact the Show Chair, Lee Sandel, ruedelee@gmail.com.

Show and Sale times at the Hershey Gardens are 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Additional information regarding exhibitors drive in directions, and logistics will be distributed to all participants prior to the event.

HAAA is required to have volunteers available for the entire show, as in the past, time slots will be assigned for show coverage. (Depending on the number of participants, time slots are usually 2 to 4 hours). Please indicate on your registration form, under the “Additional Message or Question” section, when you are best available to help. The show chair, Lee Sandel, will be in touch with you as we near the event.

Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund. 

HAAA and the Hershey Gardens are not responsible for any loss or damage to any artwork.

HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” 

Show Chair person is Lee Sandel, Co-Chair is Bev Barley.

Please click the Register button below to complete and submit a registration form.

NOTE: When completing in the bottom entry box entitled “Additional Message or Question”, please indicate when you will be available to volunteer a time slot to help assist in manning our exhibit.

Email Lee Sandel, ruedelee@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Under the Colors

HAAA Members Art Show

Hershey Library

Friday – October 27th 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday – October 28th 10 am to 5 pm

The Event :  

UNDER THE COLORS, our Fall Members Art Show returns this year post COVID at the Hershey Public Library on October 27 and 28th. This is an opportunity for all HAAA members to show 1 to 3 pieces of their fine art, jewelry, wood works, ceramics, sculptures, photography, and other 3D art. All art needs to have been completed from 2020 to present.

Vote Your Favorite, Enjoy Artist Reception The public and HAAA members can vote for his/her favorite painting or 3D art. The three top votes will receive a free 2024 HAAA membership. We will be having a reception for all artists to mingle with other HAAA artists and winner announcement on Saturday from 3 to 4:30 pm

 For HAAA Members:

All HAAA members in good standing eligible. To showcase, exhibit, and sell their art. There will also be tables for 3D art and the selling of greeting cards.

Two ways to exhibit:

1. Long term (2 months): Exhibits from Sat. Oct 14, to Dec 9th. Registration for long termhas closed. But you can still register for the the two day event, see info below.

2. Short term (2 days of show): Bring in hanging and 3D art in on Oct 26, 3 to 5 pm. All Short Term participants artists need to be present at Library to take down art Oct 28, at 4:30 pm. Registration Deadline October 23, 2023, on REGISTRATION FORM specify 2 DAY DISPLAY

General guidelines:

• Each artist may submit up to 1 to 3 pieces of original art (no prints or giclees). Art needs to have been completed from 2020 to the present. Depending on the number of artists signed up, we may increase the number of items you can bring.

• All hanging artworks must be wired properly (check HAAA Show Guidelines on hersheyart.org under resources – art shows for specifics).

• We will provide you with HAAA description tags to write the title of the art, medium, artist’s name, and cost of the art (price + tax = final price).

• We will select several of the artists to help with the setting up of the display racks on the 26th of Oct. When you arrive, you will be able to hand in your own art.

• On the 28th, we ask all artists to help tear down the standing exhibit display racks at 4:30 pm. (The art in HAAA’s Gallery hallway will remain there until Dec 9th).

• All exhibiting artists will be asked to work in two-to-three-hour shifts at the cashier/checkout table on the Friday (10/27) and Saturday (10/28). We will need ~3-4 folks/shift to cover the cashier/checkout table, greeter in HAAA’s Hallway Art Gallery, and around the Display racks within the library.

• Artists selling their art need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License

• Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund.

• HAAA and the Hershey Public Library are not responsible for any loss, stolen or damage to any artwork.

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

• HAAA Members exhibiting will have read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website: hersheyart.org

• Additional information regarding logistics will be distributed to participants prior to the event.

Chair of Under the Colors: Mary Lott, haaa.treasurer2018@gmail.com

TWo Registration Deadlines

• Long term (2 months) Display: Registration closed on October 13th, but you can still register for short term exhibit, see info below.

• Short term (2 days of reception show): Register online by October 23, 2023.

 You will receive a confirmation email upon our receipt of your registration.

 Questions may be directed to the Show Chairperson, Mary Lott, haaa.treasurer2018@gmail.com

CALLING ALL HAAA ARTISTS: Our Blooming Arts Show at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory will be on view in the beautiful education wing of the Butterfly House. The show takes place August 30, 31, and September 1, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Art must be original, no prints.

Both, hanging art and 3D art will be accepted. All art should be current, produced within the past 2 years, and are chosen at the discretion of the show chairs. All 2D artwork must be dry, properly wired and ready to hang according to HAAA show guidelines.  We ask that 2D art to be tagged on both front and back. Exhibit space for 3D will be determined by the number of participants. All 3D artists who require table space, please specify for 1/2 or full table size. 3D visual art must meet the guidelines for 3D art display. Information and Policy Guidelines can be found on the website.  Greeting cards are acceptable.

HAAA Art Sales Tags will be provided. The Art Sales Tags for front of 2D and 3D art must be completed by the artists and must include the sale price + tax = total cost.

registration Cut off DATE

MONDAY, AUG. 19

Due to the popularity of our Hershey Conservatory shows, the Aug. 19 registration deadline is firm.

SETUP AND TEARDOWN INFO

Set Up, Thursday, August 29. - The set up will be scheduled in stages, (see below).

• Volunteers set up of display racks and empty tables, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

• 2d Art tagged and hung by individual artist, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

• 3D Art set up and Table displays, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

• Please let the Show Chiars know if you need assistance in delivering and hanging  your works.

Note : Art may dropped off thru the Conservatory front door or be delivered to the lower level of the education wing of the Conservatory.

Tear Down, Sunday, September 1. - Be at Conservatory at 6:00PM sharp for art pick up. No early pick ups unless worked out with Show Chair, prior to show closing.

2D Artists - Artist may bring up to 8 pieces. All art must be dry and properly wired art. This information is available on our website. You may contact the show chair for information as well. All art should be current, produced within the past 2 years, and are chosen at the discretion of the chairs .

No art is to be removed prior to the closing of the show without arrangements made by the chair .

If you want to be part of the show set-up volunteer group, please add a note to the bottom of the registration form.

Show and Sale times at the Hershey Gardens are 9:00am to 6:00pm.

HAAA is required to have volunteers available for the entire show, Please specify days  and times  you are available for sales table coverage. The schedule for each day’s Sales Coverage is as follows; 9:00AM-12:00PM, 12:00-3:00PM, 3:00PM-6:00PM. As in the past, these time slots will be assigned for show coverage. Please indicate on your registration form, under the “Additional Message or Question” section, when you are available to help on Sales Coverage. The show chairs will be in touch with you as we near the event.

Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund. 

HAAA and the Hershey Gardens are not responsible for any loss or damage to any artwork.

HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” 

Show Chairs are Lee Sandel, and Michael Erdman.

Please click the Register button below to complete and submit a registration form.

NOTE: When completing in the bottom entry box entitled “Additional Message or Question”, please indicate when you will be available to volunteer a time slot to help assist in manning our exhibit.

Email Lee Sandel, ruedelee@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

THIS EXHIBIT IS FULL - NO MORE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Hershey Area Art Association has been invited to display art in the lobby of the Hershey Theatre during a concert by the Hershey Orchestra on Friday, April 28. This is a unique opportunity to share our members’ artistic talents and to educate the community on the value of supporting the arts in the Hershey area.

The available space will limit the type of art to 2D hanging art and limit the number of participating artists. Announcement of this event will be included in the Hershey Orchestra and Hershey Theatre website and other promotional outlets.

Set up will take place on Thursday 4/27 at 7PM. Artists should bring art to the theatre. Event Coordinators will hang the art and attach labels with information provided by each artist - Artist name, title or work, medium, price plus tax, and contact information. Tear down is Saturday 4/29 at 11AM. Artists will pick up their work or make arrangements with the show coordinators.

No sales will be permitted during the concert. As we do for our rotating exhibits, a buyer will contact the artist for sales and payment arrangements. There is a 20% commission to HAAA on all sales.

Complete the registration form below - Event Coordinators are Loretta Moore and Kathleen Grim

A Hershey Area Arts Association Community Activity!

We have been invited to participate in the Center Stage Art in Health program at the Hershey Medical Center. Our members’ art work will hang for about three months in the sensitive areas of the hospital to bring a soothing distraction to patients and family members in stressful situations.

The request is for original artwork that is pleasant and engaging and will bring calm, comfort or cheer to stressed folks in the hospital setting. Not accepted are any pieces that can be interpreted as disturbing, sexual, violent, or melancholic.

HAAA is asking for 2 to 4 submissions from each artist that wishes to be considered. Approximately 15 submissions will then be selected by the hospital to hang on display. You will be notified of the decision.

Steps for submission of artwork

• Complete the registration form located at the link below.

• Email a JPG file of completed, original artwork to the Center Stage Committee members, listed below.

• Name each attachment as follows: name, title, medium, size, price, and framed dimensions (9” x 12” to 30” x 36”).

• Artwork may be framed or unframed canvas with finished edges and ready to hang with wire, per HAAA hanging instructions.

• If your artwork is accepted, it must be placed in resealable packaging that will remain at the Medical Center for repacking at the end of the exhibition. You will receive details about delivering your artwork from a HAAA Committee member.

• Accepted artwork must be available for display during the entirety of the show dates

• The Hershey Medical Center and Center Stage staff will:

  • Insure art pieces in the exhibition

  • Coordinate the sale of artwork with the artist

  • Retain a commission of 30%

  • HAAA will waive our usual 20% commission for this event

  • Provide prices of artwork upon request

Important Dates:

By May 11 Complete the event registration form, link below. Then email JPG photos of your work to the committee members. Please title your email “Center State - Artist Name” and send to:

• Stephanie Lewis dsdl252@yahoo.com

• Alyson Tran stonemcguire@gmail.com

May 11 Last day to submit artwork and jpeg photo to committee via email

May 14 HAAA sends photos of selected artwork to Center Stage

May 20 HAAA notifies members of selected work with delivery instructions

June 6-7 HAAA committee delivers selected work to Hershey Medical Center

Dec 5-6 Unsold artwork comes down. Pickup location and date TBD

HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website: http://hersheyart.org

Registration Deadline May 11

NOTE - It is not necessary to use tags on your artwork.

Artists will not need to staff a sales desk .

Please ignore those questions on the registration form

Plein Air may Dates

9 am – 12 noon, Each Friday

If raining – Plein Air day is canceled

Questions, contact the week’s host.

May 5 – At the Kelly farm with animals

• Host, Bob Douds (douds2@comcast.com) .

• Click Here to receive direction to this Plein Air event.

May 12 – At the historic Susquehanna River community of Marietta

• Host, Mary Lott (haaa.treasurer2018@gmail.com).

• Address: 42 W. Market St. Marietta, PA

• Directions: Meet at Marita Hines Art Gallery & Studio; We can tour the gallery after painting. If you would like to carpool there, contact the host and meet at the parking lot of Hershey Library at 8:30 am. The drive time is 30 minutes.

May 19 – Hershey Gardens (entrance fee)

• Host, Marie Gamon (gamfam1@verizon.net).

• Klick here to sign up.

• Address : 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033

• Directions: From Rte. 322 heading East, right lane to merge onto PA-39 W/W Governor Rd via , Turn left at Hotel Road, Garden entrance on right up ahead. (Walking from parking lot to conservancy entrance and then to location you want to paint at in the gardens – Garden fee entrance ($15.50) – after painting – take a walk through all the gardens. (Bathrooms within the conservatory); see hersheygardens.org for more infor.

May 26 – The Barn at Shank’s Park in Hershey

• Host, Wendy Craig (wcraiger@gmail.com) .

• Address : 781 Bullfrog Valley Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036.

• Directions: From Rte. 322 heading East, Take US-322 E/Hershey exit, Take 1st right onto Bullfrog Valley Rd, drive up hill 1.9 miles to Shank Park entrance on the right, Parking lot just beyond the barn on the right (porta john located within the park).

watch for Upcoming JUNE DATES & Locations . . . . .

At each Friday Plein Air meeting, we will be looking ahead on the calendar to fill in locations for June 2023.

If you would like to be on the HAAA Plein Air email group, please contact, Marie Gamon at gamfam1@verizon.net .

CAMA Fall Exhibit will display from Saturday Oct. 15 to Saturday Jan. 14 2023

This Rotation Take Down is Saturday, Jan 14, between 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Complete an online registration form today at this link.

Lee Sandel at ruedelee@verizon.netis assisting as the Show Chair for the fall rotation.

To learn more about CAMA; visit their website at www.CampbelltownAcademy.com

NO FEE TO EXHIBIT YOUR ART

Artists may register to hang up to 5 pieces of 2D art. Set up and tear down will take place at 10:00 AM on the dates listed above. Hanging art must be properly wired. HAAA receives 20% of all art sales. Sorry no 3D art for this venue.

Additional notes - parking is available at the side of the building and in the rear across a small walking bridge.

Questions please contact event organizer - Lee Sandel at ruedelee@verizon.net

Next Upcoming Rotation - Info to come regarding a Spring 2023 rotation..

Paint a Pumpkin - Hershey Garden's Pumpkin Palooza!

Once again Hershey Gardens has offered HAAA members the opportunity to paint pumpkins for this year’s Hershey Pumpkin Palooza, their annual garden display. Hershey Gardens will supply the pumpkins. Hershey has asked that we decorate along general Halloween themes, as well as decorations including the following; Sweets, (think donuts, Hershey candy), Insects , Spiders and Flowers.

Anyone interested in participating must register online by October 5th, to reserve a pumpkin.

Lee Sandel will be picking up the pumpkins and bring them to the patio at the Hershey History Center on October 6 at 11 a.m.  Participants may pick up their pumpkin on their own, anytime after 11:00AM. Individual artists will need to deliver their finished pumpkins to the barn at Hershey Gardens by Oct. 14. (The barn at Hershey Gardens is located at the first driveway off of Front street.)

Pumpkins will be on display in the Hershey Gardens October 22 - 30th.

This years Falling for Art Show and Sale at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory will be on view in the beautiful education wing of the Butterfly House. The show takes place from Sep 2 thru Sep 4, 9:00AM - 6:00PM.   All art is original, with over 20 Hershey Area Aritists participating.

All Partipating Artists: You will receive specific instructions for dropping off your art. Remember all artwork must be dry, and ready to hang according to HAAA show guidelines. HAAA Art Tags will be provided.. Contact the Show Chair, Lee Sandel, ruedelee@verizon if you have questions.

REGISTRATION TO SHOW IS CLOSED, the cut off date was Friday, August 19 , 2022. Due to the popularity of our Hershey Conservatory shows this deadline is firm.

Setup and Teardown Info for Particpating Artists

Set Up, Thursday, September 1. - The set up will be scheduled in stages, (see below).

• 2D Art Drop off 1:30 - 2:00 PM

• Volunteers set up of display racks and tables 2:00 PM

• Volunteer crew hang 2D art, 2:00 - 3:00PM

• 3D Art Drop off, and Table display setup 4:00PM .

Tear Down, Sunday, September 4. - Be at Conservatory at 5:00PM sharp for art pick up. No early pick ups unless worked out with Show Chair, Lee Sandel, prior to show closing.

2D Artists - Bring dry and properly wired art to the lower level of the education wing of the conservatory between 2:30 and 3:00PM on Sep 1. Have the following information ready to add to the sales tag: Title, Artist, Medium, Price, Tax, Total, Contact Information. A volunteer will take your art and the information for the art tags to the display area. Tags will be completed by show volunteers.

3D Artists - Bring your artwork to the lower level of the education wing of the conservatory between 4:00 and 4:30PM on Sep 1. Display tables will be ready for you to set up your own wares and complete the sales tags provided.

If you want be part of the show volunteer group, please add a note to the bottom of the registration form.

Show and Sale times at the Hershey Gardens, Fri.-Sun. (9:00am to 6:00pm), Sun. (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Additional information regarding exhibitors drive in directions, and logistics will be distributed to all participants prior to the event.

HAAA is required to have volunteers available for the entire show, as in the past, time slots will be assigned for show coverage. (Depending on the number of participants, time slots are usually 2 to 4 hours). Please indicate on your registration form, under the “Additional Message or Question” section, when you are available to help. The show chair, Lee Sandel, will be in touch with you as we near the event.

Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund. 

HAAA and the Hershey Gardens are not responsible for any loss or damage to any artwork.

HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” 

Show Chair person is Lee Sandel.

Please click the Register button below to complete and submit a registration form.

NOTE: When completing in the bottom entry box entitled “Additional Message or Question”, please indicate when you will be available to volunteer a time slot to help assist in manning our exhibit.

Email Lee Sandel, ruedelee@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Show your art at the PA Dance Sport Ballroom in Hummelstown! This event is being rescheduled from 2020. The beautiful dance studio welcomes a limited number of artists to exhibit during their weekend event - Spring Fling Dance.

The event will begin with an artist reception on Friday, March 25 at 8PM, and continue during the Saturday, March 26 dance event.

Exhibit schedule:

Display racks set up on Friday 3/25 at 3PM.

Artists will deliver their art between 4 and 4:30 PM and are invited to return for the reception at 8PM. The art will be hung and tagged by the event volunteers.

Tear down will take place on Sunday, March 27 at 1PM.

Exhibit Details:

Original art only, except for note cards.

All participants are expected to assist with sales during the studio hours.

This is a limited space venue, so please register no more than 3 small to medium pieces, and 2 larger pieces.

There will be space for 3D artists. Please limit your display to approximately 2 ft. in width.

Visit the PA Dance Sport Ballroom website at padancesport.com.

Event co-chairs - Cathy Griffith, Kathleen Grim

A special three-day exhibit, where HAAA members can showcase and sell their art in the beautiful grand lobby of the Hershey Story Museum. If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the event registration form on our website. (Click Event Registration tab below).

Registration Deadline September 3rd. 

Requirements for participating are:

• All HAAA members in good standing and submitting the below required application are eligible.

• 20% commission payable to HAAA on any work sold.

• Sorry no 3D Visual art display is available for this exhibit, there will be a table for cards..

• HAAA and the Hershey Story Museum are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged artwork.

• Artists selling their art, need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License. Please check General Information and Policies on the HAAA website for help to acquire a license.) *

• HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

• All exhibitors must help to set up and tear down exhibit. (Set-up Thursday, Sep. 9, 4:00 PM, Tear down Sunday, Sep. 12, 4:00 PM.)

• All exhibitors must volunteer for a minimum 4 hour time slot to help monitor and handle exhibit sales.

• Members may exhibit up to five original pieces and artwork does not need to be for sale.

• All artwork must be wired for hanging and properly meet HAAA Show Guidelines.

• Please use the HAAA tags found on this website.

• Registration Online by clicking button below

When completing the Online Registration Form please be sure to include;

• Name of event “The Hershey Story Museum Exhibit”

• In the Additional Message Box of the form, please include

  • The number of pieces you intend to exhibit.

  • A day and time range you would be available to volunteer in assisting at the sales table..

  • Please confirm if you will be able to provide any art racks.

  Nick Elsener is the Show Chairperson for this event, any questions contact him at nick.elsener@gmail.com

BE PART OF THE HERSHEY AREA ART ASSOCIATION’S

MEMBERS VIRTUAL ART GALLERY

SECOND EXHIBIT WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Register for the online member art exhibit and sale. Event Chair Person - Mary Lott

Carefully read the following instructions.

Rules of Entry:

1. All current HAAA members are invited to submit photos.

2. Completion of an online gallery registration form, (See Online Registration Button Below).

3. Photos of fine art and virtual 3D art are welcome

4. Artists must allow their work to remain posted for the duration of the exhibit, even if sold

5. Artists are responsible for submitting a JPEG photo that meets our photography guidelines

6. Artists agree to remit 20% commission on sales

Submission Requirements:

1. Members may submit two - three photos, art may be any style or medium

2. Art must be original, no reproductions; art should be new pieces dating from 2019 to present

3. Submit a completed registration form by FEBRUARY 12, 2021 for our next MEMBER GALLERY II

4. Upon receipt of your registration form, you will receive an acknowledgement with instructions for submitting a JPEG file of your art by FEBRUARY 12, 2021

5. Submitted JPEG file should be labeled in this format, ArtistName_ArtTitle.JPEG

6. Guidelines to photograph your art are specified in the Photography Guidelines link button below.

Sales Procedures:

1. Each image in the Virtual Gallery will include the artist’s name, art description, email and/or artist’s website, from which potential purchasers may contact the artist directly.

2. The artists is responsible to follow up with their potential buyers.

3. The artist is responsible for working out delivery or shipping of purchased art and any required sales tax fees.

4. Remittance of the 20% sales commission on any art sold on the HAAA Virtual Art Gallery is the responsibility of the artist. Send remittance payable to Hershey Area Art Association, (HAAA) at PO Box 654, Hershey PA 17033. Thank you for supporting the HAAA annual scholarship fund and our other important community activities.

Member Contract:

By submitting images to the gallery email with the proper information, the submitting artists agree to the following:

1. The Hershey Area Art Association, its directors, officers, and volunteers shall not be responsible for the quality of the image submitted. We reserve the right to slightly correct the images and the artists information, only if necessary, to bring it to the optimal technical standard and best representation in the gallery. The Gallery Committee may decline a submission if the image is incorrect and can not be corrected.

2. Completion of the registration form gives HAAA permission to use images of submitted work for publicity purposes.

3. Artists with their own website are encouraged to include a link to hersheyart.org to view the HAAA virtual member gallery.

Hershey Public Library Hallway Exhibit

Next Exhibit Tentative Start Date: Saturday October 10, 2020 Noon to 1:00 PM

Your art will hang until the next rotation date of December 12, 2020,

No Hanging Fees!

All artwork must be properly wired for hanging and meet HAAA Show Guidelines. 

Art must be family friendly.

Please use the HAAA tags found on this website. Artists are responsible for sending a 20% sales commission to HAAA at PO Box 654 Hershey PA 17033.

Preregister Online (Deadline is Oct 7th)

Register Online by Clicking Button Below.

When filling out registration, be sure to add:

• Name of Show - Library Exhibit

• Event Chairperson - Mary Lott

• Date of Show - October 10, 2020

  Please remember to follow the Hershey Public Library pandemic guidelines

COUNTRY MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - HERSHEY PA

Country Meadows has invited Hershey Area Art Association to return this May to showcase our artists’ works in their beautiful first floor reception area with their residents and visitors.  The exhibit will be held from May 7 through May 28, 2020.

 For HAAA Members:

All HAAA members in good standing and submitting the below required application are eligible.

Registration Deadline MAY 1, 2020 

Requirements for participating are:

• Must be current Member of Hershey Area Art Association.

• 20% commission payable to HAAA on any work sold.

• Members may exhibit up to 3 original pieces.

• All artwork must be wired for hanging and properly meet HAAA Show Guidelines.

• 3D Art, Country Meadows has a case available for small 3D pieces.

• There is limited space for larger 3D displays. Any special display requirements must be provided by the individual artist. We recommend limiting art to 72” or 30 pounds. Please email the show chair if you have additional questions.

• Please use the HAAA tags found on this website

• All exhibitors or designate will submit their art entries to Country Meadows May 7, at 10:00 AM

• All exhibitors will remove their art Thursday May 28, at 10:00 AM.

• Artists selling their art, need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License (If no, and you intend to sell art, you will need a license. Please check General Information and Policies on the HAAA website for help to acquire a license.)

• HAAA and Country Meadows are not responsible for any loss, stolen or damage to any artwork.

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

• HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website

• Artists can apply to show their work by clicking here or on the link button at the bottom of the page.

• We will need use of several art screens with covers for this show, if you can contribute please note in the “Additional Message” section at the bottom of your Registration Form.

• Questions: Contact Kathleen Grim at kgrim04@gmail.com or Lori Kelly at kellycrew6@yahoo.com

Hershey Area Art Association is pleased to host this year’s

Palmyra Area High School’s

AP/Advanced Art Class ART SHOW

at the

Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society

40 Notheast Drive, Hershey, PA 17033,

Behind Tanger Outlets

Art Show Schedule - 

• April 9, Thursday,  6 - 8 PM Opening and Artist Reception

• April 10, Friday,  5 - 8 PM Open to Public

• April 11, Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM Open to Public

Show Set Up: April 8, Wednesday, 12:30 - 3:00 PM

Take Down: April 11, Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Art Show entrance is at back of the Hershey-Derry Township Histroical,building, plenty of available parking.

NEW BACKSTAGE CAFE ARTIST SHOWS 

New Rotations For February, March 2020

Rotates Monthly Starting Feb 1st thru Mar 31st 2020

Location: Allen Theater & BackStage Cafe, 36 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003

Fine Art Chair (2D): Mary Lott email: haaa.treasurer2018@gmail.com

3D Art Chair: If 3D art can be hung on the wall, it may be acceptable – consult with Show Chair, Mary Lott

Actual Setup and Takedown dates for each exhibit will be set up with selected artist and the Show Chair.

The event:  

Backstage Cafe is a new exciting venue for Hershey Art Association to showcase our artists’ works.   Located within the Allen Theater, the Backstage cafe is a place where folks buy their snacks and drinks prior to seeing a movie or stage event, but also the cafe has a great menu where folks can enjoy lunch or dinner. Thus, there will be a large audience who will be able to view our art. For more information about the Allen theater, check out their website:  

 https://www.allentheatre.com/

 For HAAA Members:

This is a fairly new venue, where Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA) members can showcase and sell their art.

We will be choosing 2 to 3 individual artists per month do art showcases for February and March 2020. 

For all artists, if you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the event registration form on our website. (Click Event Registration tab below).   Please indicate the month you would like to show your art work (February or March).   If we have many folks responding – will randomly chose artists. 

Registration Deadline January 26, 2020

All HAAA members in good standing and submitting the below required application are eligible. 

• Each individual artist may submit up to 20 pieces of original art (hanging 3D artists are welcome but please talk with the show chair 1st) and artwork does not need to be for sale.

• For the joint photography exhibit, each artist can submit 4-6 pieces of original work depending on size.

• All artwork must be wired for hanging and properly meet HAAA Show Guidelines. 

• Please use the HAAA tags found on this website

• All exhibitors or designate must help to put up and tear down at the beginning and end of the month exhibit.

• All exhibitors will send a picture and biosketch to the show chair.

• Selling of any art will require purchaser contact the artist and transaction to be completed between the purchaser and the artists. (Backstage Cafe will not collect any monies for purchases).

• Artists selling their art, need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License (If no, and you intend to sell art, you will need a license. Please check General Information and Policies on the HAAA website for help to acquire a license.) *

• Members will remit 20% of any sales that are made at their show to HAAA to benefit the HAAA scholarship fund. 

• HAAA Artists can apply to show their work at the Backstage Cafe by clicking here or on the link at the bottom of the page Please clarify in registration form number of pieces and type of medium, photo, oils, acrylic, wood, etc.

• HAAA and Allen Theater and Backstage Café are not responsible for any loss, stolen or damage to any artwork. 

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit. 

• HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website

• Additional information regarding logistics will be distributed to participants prior to the event. 

 Contact Show Chair: Mary Lott  at: HAAA.Treasurer2018@gmail.com

HAAA 2019 HOLIDAY ART SHOW / SALE

Thursday Dec. 5, 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Friday and Saturday Dec. 6 & 7, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday Dec. 8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Artist Reception, 4:30 PM, Dec. 5, compliments of SpringHill Suites

A special four-day Holiday Art exhibit will be held at the SpringHill Suites, (Next to the AACA Car Museum on Hershey Rd). It is a wonderful opportunity for HAAA members to showcase and sell their art for this upcoming Holiday Season. If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the event registration form on our website. (Click Event Registration tab below).

Registration Deadline November 30th. 

Requirements for participating are:

• There will be a special reception at 4:30, Thursday Dec 5, compliments of SpringHill Suites. (Show set up is at 3:00 PM Thursday.)

• HAAA members in good standing and submitting the below required application are eligible.

• All art should be original art.

• 20% commission payable to HAAA on any work sold.

• 3D Visual art display is available for this exhibit, contact Show Chair with details of your art to exhibit.

• There will be a table available for cards.

• HAAA and the SpringHill Suites are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged artwork.

• Artists selling their art, need to have a valid PA Sales Tax License. Please check General Information and Policies on the HAAA website for help to acquire a license.) *

• HAAA Members exhibiting are to read and agree to the Hershey Area Art Associations, “General Information and Policy Statement” found on the HAAA website

• HAAA requests the right to photograph work for press information or cataloging of the exhibit.

• All exhibitors must help to set up and tear down exhibit. (Set-up Thursday, Dec. 5, 3:00 PM, Tear down Sunday, Dec. 8, 4:00 PM.)

• All exhibitors must volunteer for a minimum 4 hour time slot to help monitor and handle exhibit sales.

• Members may exhibit up to five original pieces and artwork does not need to be for sale. (Note depending on number of participants, this may change.)

• All artwork must be wired for hanging and properly meet HAAA Show Guidelines.

• Please use the HAAA tags found on this website.

• Registration Online by clicking button below

When completing the Online Registration Form please be sure to include;

• Name of event “The 2019 HAAA Holiday Art Sale”

• In the Additional Message Box of the form, please include

  • The number of pieces you intend to exhibit.

  • A day and time range you would be available to volunteer in assisting at the sales table..

  • Please confirm if you will be able to provide any art racks.

  Nick Elsener and Kathleen Grim are co-chairs for this event, any preshow questions contact Nick at nick.elsener@gmail.com, during show contact Kathleen Grim at kgrim04@gmail.com

  This will be a great show, look forward to seeing your art there!

Due to renovations at the Library, the art rotations are on hold until Spring of 2020

Exhibit Start Date:   Saturday Oct. 12, 2019

Please bring new work, or old favorites!  This work will hang until January 18,, 2020

All art needs to be family friendly!

Next Library Rotation Date October 12.

All work needs to be dry. 

All artwork must be wired for hanging and properly meet HAAA Show Guidelines. 

Please use the HAAA tags found on this website. Artists are responsible for sending any sales commission to HAAA at PO Box 654 Hershey PA 17033. If you are unable to remove your art on January 18, please contact Marie Gamon at Gamfam1@verizon.net to make alternate arrangements.

Please Register Online by Clicking Button Below.

When filling out registration, be sure to add:

• Name of Show - Library Exhibit

• Event Chairperson - Marie Gamon

• Date of Show - Oct 12 - January 18, 2020

  
  

Bring your Art to Library Aug 17, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Thank you, everyone

Marie Gamon

Wendy Craig