January Art Walk Huntingdon

Art Walk Huntingdon will take place on the third Thursday of every month with the next one on January 19, 2017 during the hours of 5:00-8:00 PM.

The event is an open house format with no defined start or end point. Each particpating venue will host an art related special event, performance, or activity. Don’t worry if you can’t make it everywhere…there is always next month!

The January 19th Art Walk includes:

• Juniata College Museum of Art will showcase some rarely displayed artwork “From the Vault”
• Juniata College Ceramics Studio open studio
• Standing Stone Coffee Co. featuring Village Eatinghouse food and Good Intent Cider sampling and live local music jam
• Sweethearts Confectionery – Decorate your own Cupcake $
• Parks Design and Ink – Spin Art
• Stone Town Café, Wine Bar and Gallery head chef Bonnie Willis will lead cookie decorating
• American Legion Post 24 is the place to stop to make and take a pine cone bird feeder.
• Studio One Fifteen is hosting a a painting demonstration by Andrea Darby
• Huntingdon County Arts Council’s Art Space will be performance art of building bicycle wheels by Jake Weller of Rothrock Outfitters
• Huntingdon County Library is featuring a Victorian Tea
• Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast Carriage House (Washington Street entrance)
• Mimi’s Restaurant & Martini Bar will host live Jazz with Chip Lovett

Art Walk Huntingdon events will be open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of participating businesses and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. Businesses located in Huntingdon borough that are interested in participating in Art Walk Huntingdon can contact any member of the committee for information or visit http://www.HuntingdonLandmarks.org/ for details. Committee members include: Price, John Kearns from the Huntingdon County Arts Council, Kathryn Blake of the Juniata College Museum of Art, Ann Cherry from Standing Stone Coffee Co., Kristie Putt and Candice Hersh from Juniata College.

Holiday Art Walk Huntingdon Lineup

The December edition of Art Walk Huntingdon has a decidedly festive holiday theme!  Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly business open house in downtown and uptown Huntingdon, PA.  Each participating business hosts an arts-related special event open to the public from 5-8pm.  No ticket is required to attend, but individual businesses and events may have charges for their featured activities.

Art Walk Huntingdon takes place on the third Thursday of every month with the next one on December 15, 2016 during the hours of 5:00-8:00 PM.

The December 15th Art Walk includes:
• Card making at Juniata College Museum of Art
• Ceramics students’ Holiday Sale at Juniata College Ceramics Studio
• Live music by 14 year-old Adam Bucynski at Standing Stone Coffee Co.
• Decorate a cupcake or gingerbread cookie at Sweethearts Confectionery
• Spin Art at Parks Design & Ink
• Learn to slip knot a simple infinity scarf for a doll or bear. Ages 5 and up. Led by Joanne Laabs who makes amazing doll clothes at Stone Town Café, Wine Bar and Gallery
• Craft ornament make and take and quick bite dinner at American Legion Post 24
• Ornament decorating at Studio One Fifteen
• Meet the Holiday Shop artists at Huntingdon County Arts Council’s Art Space
• Make and take a snowflake at Huntingdon County Library
• Grand opening of new Thompson’s Candle Company Outlet at Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast Carriage House (Washington Street entrance)
• Live music by Chris Strait at Mimi’s Restaurant & Martini Bar

Don’t worry if you can’t make it everywhere…there is always next month!

Art Walk Huntingdon events will be open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of participating businesses and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. Businesses located in Huntingdon borough that are interested in participating in Art Walk Huntingdon can contact any member of the committee for information or visit http://www.HuntingdonLandmarks.org/ for details. Committee members include: Price, John Kearns from the Huntingdon County Arts Council, Kathryn Blake of the Juniata College Museum of Art, Ann Cherry from Standing Stone Coffee Co., Kristie Putt and Candice Hersh from Juniata College.

Art Walk Huntingdon November 17th

Childhood favorite make and takes, interactive music, coffee and strolls down memory lane highlight November’s edition of Art Walk Huntingdon!

The third installment of Art Walk Huntingdon will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2016 during the hours of 5:00-8:00 PM. Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly event taking place on the third Thursday of every month throughout the Borough of Huntingdon from Juniata College campus to the historic downtown area.

The event is an open house format with no defined start or end point. “We encourage people to gather a group of friends and start at a spot that piques their interests, then bounce around town to experience as many places and events as they can,” said Huntingdon Landmarks chairman Matt Price, adding, “Don’t worry if you can’t make it everywhere…there is always next month!” All participating businesses have map brochures to help with navigating the venues.

The November 17th Art Walk includes:
* Juniata College Museum of Art invites participants to read or write a poem about the works on display.
* Juniata College Ceramics Studio hosting an open studio with working ceramic artists.
* Standing Stone Coffee Co. is hosting a Coffee University session on brewing techniques and food pairings as well as displaying the Coffee Bag artwork of Robin Graboski.
* Sweethearts Confectionery invites participants to decorate a cupcake for $2.50.
* Stone Town Café, Wine Bar and Gallery is going to have a knitting demonstration by a couple of local crafters. Come learn to make something basic for yourself or a loved one!
* American Legion Post 24 is hosting a kids’ coloring area, pine cone bird feeder make and take, and light dinner.
* Studio One Fifteen is hosting live music by Bob Timney.
* Huntingdon County Arts Council’s Art Space invites participants to make a spud block print.
* Huntingdon County Library is hosting a ukulele jam to introduce its ukulele lending program.
* Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast Carriage House (Washington Street entrance) Elanie Beam is showing her father’s, William “Bill” Barger’s photography.  He had a studio in Huntingdon in the 60’s and 70’s. He did portraits and some cool aerial photos of Huntingdon and the surrounding areas.
* Mimi’s Restaurant & Martini Bar will feature a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra and friends by Tommy Wareham.

Art Walk Huntingdon events will be open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of participating businesses and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. Businesses located in Huntingdon borough that are interested in participating in Art Walk Huntingdon can contact any member of the committee for information or visit http://www.HuntingdonLandmarks.org/ for details. Committee members include: Price, John Kearns from the Huntingdon County Arts Council, Kathryn Blake of the Juniata College Museum of Art, Ann Cherry from Standing Stone Coffee Co., Kristie Putt from the Sill Business Incubator, and Candice Hersh from Juniata College.

October 20th Art Walk Huntingdon

The inaugural event was a resounding success with hundreds of people gaining a new appreciation for the arts in Huntingdon!  So, let’s do it again!

Art Walk Huntingdon will take place on the third Thursday of every month with the next one on October 20, 2016 during the hours of 5:00-8:00 PM.

The event is an open house format with no defined start or end point. “We encourage people to gather a group of friends and start at a spot that piques their interests, then bounce around town to experience as many places and events as they can,” said Price, adding, “Don’t worry if you can’t make it everywhere…there is always next month!”

The October 20th Art Walk includes:
• Juniata College Museum of Art – Print rubbings make and take
• Juniata College Ceramics Studio – Open studio
• Johnny’s Bar – Shirt tie-dying BYO or buy a shirt on-site
• Standing Stone Coffee Co. – Meet featured artist Kristie Putt 5-6pm, Vocalist Ralph Wilson 5-8pm
• Huntingdon Christian Missionary Alliance Church parking lot – Vogues-Wagon Photo Booth
• Sweethearts Confectionery – Decorate your own Cupcake $2.50
• Huntingdon Dance Academy – Observe Pointe and Ballet classes
• Wildflower Café & Goodnight Moon – Artist Open House
• Stone Town Café, Wine Bar and Gallery – Wire wrapping jewelry demonstration by artist Chris Garner
• American Legion Post 24 – Kids art activities and local art sale
• Studio One Fifteen – Pumpkin Painting $2.00
• Huntingdon County Arts Council’s Art Space – Create a Gyotaku Fish Print
• Huntingdon County Library – ARTchitecture house tours of the McMurtrie Mansion
• Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast Carriage House (Washington Street entrance) – Angie Thompson Artist Exhibition
• Mimi’s Restaurant & Martini Bar – Live Jazz 6-9pm by Chip Lovett

Art Walk Huntingdon events will be open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of participating businesses and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. Businesses located in Huntingdon borough that are interested in participating in Art Walk Huntingdon can contact any member of the committee for information or visit http://www.HuntingdonLandmarks.org/ for details. Committee members include: Price, John Kearns from the Huntingdon County Arts Council, Kathryn Blake of the Juniata College Museum of Art, Ann Cherry from Standing Stone Coffee Co., Kristie Putt from the Sill Business Incubator, and Candice Hersh from Juniata College.

Inaugural Art Walk Huntingdon lineup announced

HUNTINGDON, PA, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 – Art Walk Huntingdon will take place on the third Thursday of every month with an inaugural event on September 15, 2016 during the hours of 5:00-8:00 PM.

Fourteen businesses have signed on to host arts related events on third Thursdays. Landmarks chairman Matt Price explains, “We are thrilled with the participation from Huntingdon’s business community and artists! This Thursday will be a great kick-off event and will set a high bar for the monthly series.”

The event is an open house format with no defined start or end point. “We encourage people to gather a group of friends and start at a spot that piques their interests, then bounce around town to experience as many places and events as they can,” said Price, adding, “Don’t worry if you can’t make it everywhere…there is always next month!”

The September 15th Art Walk includes:
• A collage make and take event at the Juniata College Museum of Art
• Demonstrations at the Juniata College Ceramics Studio
• Open mic at Johnny’s Bar
• Meet artist John Sullivan and live music by Mark Bluming at Standing Stone Coffee Co.
• Artist Olivia Mays creating chalk art in the parking lot of Dollar General (9th and Moore Street location)
• Decorate your own cupcake at Sweethearts Confectionery
• Special events at Huntingdon Dance Academy and Wildflower Café & Goodnight Moon
• Demonstrations by artist Beth Boyd at Stone Town Café, Wine Bar and Gallery
• Meet the artists reception at Studio One Fifteen
• Demonstrations by instructors from PA Fiber Arts Fest at the Huntingdon County Arts Council’s Art Space
• Talks by author Kathleen Davis at the Huntingdon County Library
• Artist Kristie Putt exhibit at Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast Carriage House (Washington Street entrance)
• Live jazz music by Stephen Johnopolos and Randy Jackson at Mimi’s Restaurant & Martini Bar

“This is a great fit for Huntingdon Landmarks through the 4 and More Cultural District partnership,” adds Price. “This is exactly the type of event that will help Landmarks’ mission of promoting the economic viability of historic landmarks in Huntingdon.”

Art Walk Huntingdon events will be free to the public thanks to the sponsorship of participating businesses and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. Businesses located in Huntingdon borough that are interested in participating in Art Walk Huntingdon can contact any member of the committee for information or visit http://www.HuntingdonLandmarks.org for details. Committee members include: Price, John Kearns from the Huntingdon County Arts Council, Kathryn Blake of the Juniata College Museum of Art, Ann Cherry from Standing Stone Coffee Co., Kristie Putt from the Sill Business Incubator, and Candice Hersh from Juniata College.

Introducing Art Walk Huntingdon

Huntingdon Landmarks, Inc. is launching a Third Thursday promotion in downtown Huntingdon to promote the borough’s arts scene. Art Walk Huntingdon will take place on the third Thursday of every month beginning on September 15, 2016 during the hours of 5:00-8:00 PM.

Landmarks chairman Matt Price explains, “Art Walk Huntingdon will really focus on getting the community into arts related businesses and organizations throughout the borough, and will tie in nicely with the Farmers Market and other Thursday events during the summer months in Huntingdon.”

The goal of Art Walk Huntingdon is to get people moving about and experiencing the arts throughout the year, the walking part is optional. Huntingdon County Arts Council executive director John Kearns adds, “Huntingdon is experiencing a boom in arts-related businesses and organizations, with several new galleries and performance companies starting in the past five years.”

The third Thursday events will also provide an opportunity for the local Huntingdon community to connect with Juniata College and visitors to the area. Kathryn Blake of the Juniata College Museum of Art sees great potential with this connection, saying, “The museum is thrilled to participate in Art Walk Huntingdon! We are extending our Thursday hours and look forward to showing the museum’s collection as well as student and faculty work to the community.”

“This is a great fit for Huntingdon Landmarks through the 4 and More Cultural District partnership,” adds Price. “This is exactly the type of event that will help Landmarks’ mission of promoting the economic viability of historic landmarks in Huntingdon.”

Art Walk Huntingdon events will be free to the public thanks to the sponsorship of participating businesses and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. Businesses located in Huntingdon borough that are interested in participating in Art Walk Huntingdon can contact any member of the committee for information or see the flyer and contract linked below for details. Committee members include: Price, Kearns and Blake as well as Ann Cherry from Standing Stone Coffee Co., Kristie Putt from the Sill Business Incubator, and Candice Hersh from Juniata College.

Art Walk Huntingdon Business Signup Flyer

Art Walk Huntingdon Contract

Downtown Opportunity Showcase

On April 23, 2016, the Downtown Opportunity Committee of Huntingdon Landmarks, Inc. will hold its Downtown Opportunity Showcase. It is free and open to the public. The day kicks off at the Huntingdon County Library with business start-up workshops. The schedule is as follows:

9:00 Huntingdon’s Business Climate and Market Research Data
10:00 Owning, Leasing, or Investing in Real Estate for your Business
11:00 Historical Preservation & the Tax Credit Application Process
1:00 The Entrepreneurial Equation
2:00 Retail Start-Up Strategies and Resources
3:00 Social Media for Small Business

There will also be an interactive display at the Library entitled “ReInvision Huntingdon” on which visitors can write their ideas for spaces in our community.

The capstone event, our business pitch competition, begins at 4:00 pm at the Clifton 5 Theater. It brings investors together with local entrepreneurs. In addition to cash prizes of $500, $250, and $100 for the top three participants, investors have the opportunity to partner with the entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

There are 5 participants who will be pitching business ideas ranging from vacation rentals to liquid fertilizer production. The investor panel includes a bank executive, several entrepreneurs, and a former college president.

Sponsors for the day’s events include Clearfield Bank and Trust, The Daily News, Edward Jones, Huntingdon Board of Realtors, Huntingdon County Business and Industry, Huntingdon County Library, Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast, Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Ryan Gibboney Design, Saint Francis University’s Small Business Development Center, Standing Stone Coffee Company, and Strickler’s.

Connect with downtown opportunities in Huntingdon through Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DowntownHuntingdon.

Members of the Downtown Opportunity Committee are Eden Addis from Huntingdon County Business and Industry, Terry Anderson from Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Jackie Confer from Clearfield Bank & Trust, Ryan Gibboney from ReInvision Huntingdon, Tom Mincemoyer from Mincemoyer Rentals, Matt Price from the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau, Julie Peoples from 4 and More Cultural District and the Huntingdon County Library, Tim Schrack from Huntingdon County Board of Realtors, and Chairperson Angie Thompson from Thompson’s Candle Co. and Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast.