To the Public
The “Art in Bloom” Art Show will be held April 10, 11, and 12, 2026, in downtown Hershey at The Hershey Story Museum (63 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA). This 3 Day Art Show will be on display - April, 10, 11 from 9am to 5pm, Sunday, April 12, 9am to 4:30pm
We will feature over 20 local artists exhibiting paintings, photography, and 3D artwork.
There will also be children's art workshops held Sat 11th at 10:30, 11:30, and 1:30 pm – on a first-come basis.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA) is proud to bring local artists together and enrich our community through the arts.
For HAAA Members:
events Co-Chairs
John Barley – logistics & artist registrations (jbarley7@gmail.com)
Mary Lott – publicity & children’s workshops (haaa.president@gmail.com)
Please contact them with any questions.
All HAAA members in good standing are eligible to showcase, exhibit, and sell their fine 2D and 3D artwork. Note: Space for 3D artwork is limited—please sign up early.
Each artist may submit hanging original art (no prints or giclées) covering up to two display racks. We have space for just 21 HAAA artists. Sign up early!
For oversized pieces, please speak with the show chairs to determine available space.Three bin stands will be available for unframed original artwork, and Card stands/racks will be available for artists selling cards. Space is limited—please note this on your registration.
Set-up: Thursday, April 9 from 2–5 pm
Several artists will also be asked to help assemble display racks at 1 pm.
If you have a scheduling conflict, contact Mary or John to make alternate arrangements.Artist Duties: All exhibitors will be asked to work a 2–3-hour shift at the cashier/checkout table during the show.
Tear-down: Sunday, April 12 at 4:30 pm — all artists are asked to assist.
General Guidelines for Artists :
All hanging artworks must be properly wired.
Please review the HAAA Show Guidelines at hersheyart.org (under Resources → Art Shows).
All hanging artworks must be properly wired. Please review the HAAA Show Guidelines at hersheyart.org (under Resources → Art Shows).
HAAA will provide description tags for title, medium, artist name, and price.
(Price + tax = final price.)Artists selling work must have a valid PA Sales Tax License.
A 20% commission from all sales will be remitted to HAAA to support the HAAA Scholarship Fund.
Liability: Neither HAAA nor The Hershey Story is responsible for loss, theft, or damage to artwork.
HAAA reserves the right to photograph artwork for press or cataloging purposes.
By exhibiting, members acknowledge they have read and agreed to HAAA’s General Information & Policy Statement, available at hersheyart.org.
Additional logistical details will be provided for participants before the event.
When completing the Online Registration Form please be sure to include;
Name of event “Art In Bloom, Hershey Story Museum”
In the Additional Message Box of the form, please include
The number of pieces you intend to exhibit.
Please identify the dimension size on any artwork larger than 24 x 36”
A day and time range you would be available to volunteer in assisting at the sales table.