A new chapter for the arts in Lancaster
Join us as we celebrate our 15th anniversary season! With a diverse lineup of exceptional arts experiences from around the globe, and a platform to showcase the talents of our incredible Lancaster community, we promise you this will be a season to remember.
Featured events
LOVEBUG and ExtraGive Junior!
November 21 • 7 PM • Free
Delve into the intriguing world of bugs as dancers hatch a captivating cast of creatures! Come early for ExtraGive Junior, a celebration of giving featuring free children’s activities.
Shine Delphi & Colebrook Road
November 22 • 7:30 PM • $15
Our Lancaster Loves local music series continues with talented local artists who have taken the sounds of our region far beyond the borders of our state and back again.
Hark! An Irish Christmas with RUNA
December 3 • 7:30 PM • $27/19
Fusing its signature Celtic-roots sound with American folk and bluegrass, RUNA brings its high-energy rhythms and lilting melodies to the festivities of the midwinter season.
Check out our full schedule to see more of what’s coming to the Ware Center!
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Our Mission
The Ware Center for the Arts is the home of Millersville University‘s Office of Visual & Performing Arts. Our mission is to provide access to exceptional artists and educational experiences through the presentation of inclusionary cross-cultural performances, visual arts, films, special events, faculty and student activities, and youth and community outreach programs. Our programming is committed to celebrating the diverse people in our region, amplifying every voice, and using arts and arts education as a vehicle for understanding, connection, and community-building.