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.
For over a decade, the Ware Center for the Arts has been working to provide arts for all — to lift all voices, reflect all cultures, and open all doors through the arts. We offer cultural experiences authored by and for the diverse communities that make our region so vibrant.
Featured Events
Arts Smarts
JUNE 16 – 27
Does your kid have Arts Smarts? Join us for two weeks filled with unique camps for grades K-5 in Music, Theatre, Visual Art, and Dance!
PA Migrant Education Mural Project
JUNE 6 – 27 • REGITZ GALLERY
An art exhibit reflecting the creativity, perseverance, and artistic talent of students in the PA Migrant Education Program.
Marquis de Lafayette Visits Lancaster
JULY 7 – 28 • REGITZ GALLERY
An art exhibit celebrating the historic bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Lancaster.
Piano Pete & a Poet Meet
JULY 11 • OWEN GRAND SALON
Community Event • New York City pianist Piano Pete and Lancaster City Poet Laureate Dana Kinsey present a unique, collaborative event featuring original poems in communion with songs.
Our Sponsors
Our Mission
The Office of Visual and Performing Arts (OVPA) at Millersville University provides 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.