"Capturing Juniata" summer series begins

The historic Mifflin Bridge located in Juniata County

was the first location for the

2012 JCAC "Capturing Juniata" summer events.

Sunday, May 20

Anyone is welcome to come and illustrate at the "Capturing Juniata" events. Whether you like painting, drawing, or photography feel free to come because every medium is welcome. Artists who decide to attend will need to bring their own supplies, and may also want to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Musicians are also encouraged to attend and play at these monthly events. 

NEXT EVENT: Sunday, June 24

at the Juniata County Courthouse



Julia, a young student, had the bridge in the view finder of her camera.



Garry used mechanical detail to capture the bridge in pencil.

 

Pastels were used by Judy to quickly illustrate the bridge.



Donnie focused his attention on capturing two fire trucks
that parked by the river bridge.



2012 Mifflintown Planter Palooza


20 Artists were selected to paint large planters that will adorn the streets of Mifflintown during the summer. The Planter Palooza will drawn together businesses and the community through the arts. The planters will be auctioned in September at the Juniata County Fair to benefit the Juniata County Food Pantry.

The beautiful painted planters have arrived at Hunters Run



Hands of all sizes helped fill the colorful planters with flowers.

We were grateful for Maggie's help, from Hunters Run Nursery, Port Royal

Each planter received a beautiful array of flowers to compliment it.

Capturing Juniata - Sunday May 20

Our first 2012

"Capturing Juniata"

summer event will begin this

Sunday, May 20, 2:00-5:00pm

at the Mifflin Bridge boat luanch area.

Anyone is welcome to come and illustrate the historic Mifflin bridge. Whether you like painting, drawing, or photography feel free to come because every medium is welcome. Artists who decide to attend will need to bring their own supplies, and may also want to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Musicians are also encouraged to attend and play at these monthly events. 

Come capture this historic bridge before it is gone.

Palooza Planters are Arriving!

We're excited to see the Planter Palooza containers being returned to the nursery! Check out the beautiful details! We can't wait to see the other 17 planters!

The first painted planters have arrived!



Planter Palooza Has Begun

Thank you to all our artists that took the time to submit sketches for the 2012 Mifflintown Planter Palooza event.

20 selected artists have picked up their planters and will return their painted creations by May 17.

A By -Invitation-Only Reception will be held for the artists before the planters are placed in Mifflintown.

Thank you again to all the participants that will help us support the Juniata County Food Pantry through the auction of the planters at the Juniata County Fair.



Young hands add their touches to the planter at the
Juniata County Art and Music Festival





The planters were lined up at Hunters Run Nursery
ready for each artist to pick up their "blank canvas"



Planter Palooza to begin

2nd Annual Mifflintown Planter Palooza

Download your application today.

Paint a large flower planter that will adorn the streets of Mifflintown this summer. The JCAC’s goal is to draw together businesses and the community through the arts. Only 20 artists and craft persons will be selected to partake in this event. Prizes will be awarded.

2012 Theme: “Nature”
Benefits the Juniata County Food Pantry

Two categories: Adult (15 accepted) and Youth (5 accepted)
Prizes: Adults: $100, $50, $25
Youth: $25, $20, 15

HURRY! Application deadline is April 2.

Pick up an application at

the Juniata County Library

and the Juniata County Food Pantry

---Click Here To Print Application---

 

Planters will be sold by Silent Auction at the Juniata County Fair, September 1-8

All proceeds will be given to the Juniata County Food Pantry.

Dave Lefever Playing at FoodShed Cafe

Dave Lefever Playing at FoodShed Cafe

Saturday March 3rd, 2012

6:00pm - 11:00pm

at the

FoodShed at Village Acres

229 Cuba Mills Rd, Mifflintown PA 17059

Dave Lefever

a "Rootsy singer/songwriter with latent shindig impulses,"

will perform with a few friends. Come on out!!!

Find out more at: http://villageacresfarm.com/

Front Page: New Meeting Location

The JCAC is Now Meeting at JP Pancake/Stop 35 Restaurant
the FIRST Wednesday
of the Month.
All are welcome, no membership required.
Next Meeting:
Wed. March 7, 6:30pm.

New Year... new reasons to get excited!

Just a reminder that the Juniata Cultural Arts Committee will meet

Monday, January 2, 2012

6:30pm at the library

See you there!! Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas!
Thank you to everyone that came to our November planning meeting.

The next JCAC Meeting

will be:

Monday

December 5

6:30 pm

at the

Juniata County Library

downstairs meeting room.

Bring a guest. We look forward to seeing you there!