This weekend marks the spring edition of Lancaster ArtWalk, a self-guided tour of galleries in Lancaster city. Some galleries will offer live demonstrations and meet-the-artist events, while others will extend their hours to make sure art lovers have a chance to check out the displays.
For some, this yearâs spring edition of ArtWalk is particularly special, as galleries were closed this time last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are what a few galleries have planned this weekend. Admittedly, this listing only scratches the surface. For a full schedule of ArtWalk events, visit lanc.news/SpringArtWalk.
Mulberry Art Studios
Colors on the spectrum: Lancaster County teen uses art to help autism
Joseph Roach, 16, of Manheim, Pa. is an abstract art prodigy. He was diagnosed with autism at 5, and his drawings and paintings help him thrive. Author: Matt Maisel (FOX43) Updated: 5:34 PM EST February 1, 2021
MANHEIM, Pa. Joseph Roach looks down at the dining room table where a bevy of colored pens await, easily well over 100, sitting there still in a perfectly symmetrical pattern so that it looks like a fan. Roach designed it this way, and now he studies them, eventually picking his favorite 10 pens, before turning back to his blank sheet of white paper.