Williamsport First Friday™ | MARCH 7 | 5-8PM

Name: Williamsport First Friday™ | MARCH 7 | 5-8PM
Start: 2025-03-07T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-07T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Lycoming Arts

Schedule

Fri Mar 07 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lycoming Arts | Williamsport, PA

Lycoming Arts presents
Williamsport First Friday™
In the Lycoming Arts Gallery
Friday, February 7, 2025
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Lycoming Arts Gallery
46 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
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MAJOR SPONSOR:
UPMC North Central Pa.
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- ART -
Featured Artist:
Maggie Wright Kemmerer
I began drawing and painting as a small child in my Grandmother Wright's art studio in Beaufort, S.C. My favorite subject was horses! When I was nine years old I got my first horse and my art career took a "back seat" for the next 30 years!
I have very little formal education, but I confess to a natural talent which I've worked hard to develop for the past 35 years.
My range is broad; my style leans towards Impressionism, however lately it has morphed a bit further - perhaps Expressionism would better define my current work.
I am deep into a big project! For the past ten years my husband, Jim, and I have been spending our summers sailing the Chesapeake Bay. In the evenings we find quiet water and tie up for the night. In the cool of the evening I get out my watercolors and "drift away". I recently had 70 small watercolor paintings framed. From them I am painting large oils. I've never painted from paintings... There are a couple of advantages: Any painting will eliminate countless details (otherwise, just take a photograph). Also, painting from paintings is a step further away from reality...I like the process and the result.
Wonderfully, art pushes forward!!!
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Collegetown Gallery Artist:
Sydnie Reynolds
Medium(s) and title of exhibit:
Experimentation - oil, ceramic, ink (print)
Short biography and artist statement:
I am from Gettysburg PA and am currently a sophomore at Lycoming College. I am an Art Generalist major as well as receiving my Education Certification.
My artwork is a reflection of how I see the world creatively. I love to mix technicality with creativity in order to express myself. My inspiration lately has been old photographs, specifically of my family, because this adds a nostalgic feel to the piece. I want viewers to look at my art, but also experience feeling when observing it. Parts of art that really intrigue me are the specific techniques learned along the way. I love that, as an artist, I am never finished learning; I fail, but I keep trying until I am happy with my result. And that’s the beauty of creating, I feel as if my heart and soul has been poured out onto my work and I couldn’t be happier with where I have progressed to.
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- LIVE MUSIC -
Peter Harris
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- IN THE GALLERY -
Refreshments and snacks.
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- TASTE OF WILLIAMSPORT -
Monthly partnership with participating restaurants.
A showcase of Williamsport restaurants to celebrate the unique cuisine, drink specials, and concepts, and illuminate the value food and drink adds as part of the culinary arts in our community.
- SPIRITS OF WILLIAMSPORT -
Come downtown and experience the Spirits of Williamsport every First Friday of the month!
What is the Spirits of Williamsport? Lycoming Arts is partnering with Williamsport’s very talented bartenders, restaurants, breweries, and bars to offer new, delicious cocktails and craft beverages starting every First Friday of the month!
Who is participating? Local restaurants, bars, and breweries. Each month Lycoming Arts will release the list of establishments and their featured beverages via our social media channels.
When is the Spirits of Williamsport? Every First Friday starting at 5pm each establishment will release their new, featured beverages. Some beverages may be available for a longer timeframe, but we encourage heading downtown each First Friday for the full experience!
Major Sponsor: New Trail Brewing Company
https://newtrailbrewing.com/
Participating restaurants:
Franco's Lounge, Restaurant & Music Club
Ozzie and Mae's 36 West Fourth
The Brickyard Restaurant and Ale House
The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza & Pasteria
The Crooked Goose
Barrel 135
DiSalvo's
Nomad Distilling Co
Bullfrog Brewery
John Ryan Brewery
Windows on 4th
Fair Play Distillers
Old Corner Hotel
The Bar on Market
Peter Herdic House Restaurant
The James Williamsport
Jackass Brewing Company
Back Alley Bar & Grill
Rosko's Brew House
New Trail Brewing Company
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- FREE PARKING -
https://www.lycomingarts.org/about/parking-for-events
For more information please visit:
https://www.lycomingarts.org/first-friday-in-williamsport-pa
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- ENGAGE -
Please RSVP to this event, like, comment, and share with your family & friends!
Williamsport First Friday™ is a community event that truly celebrates the arts.