A new chapter for the arts in Lancaster
Join us as we prepare to 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

Peace Kids to the Rescue
SEPTEMBER 5 • ATRIUM
The Peace Kids to the Rescue Art Show and Silent Auction showcases children’s artwork to raise money for Lancaster nonprofits. Meanwhile, the Ware Center serves as a stop on the Lancaster Print Crawl. A night where the power of art connects the community.

Gateway to the Unknown II
AUGUST 1-29 • REGITZ GALLERY
Ron Ettelman’s visionary art takes found objects and liberates them from their traditional functions, reconfiguring them in a combination of whimsy, concept, and symbol.
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.