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UNDER THE COLORS ART SHOW


  • Hershey Library 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 Hershey, PA, 17033 United States (map)

Under the

Colors

HAAA Members Art Show

Hershey Library

Friday – October 23, 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday – October 24, 10 am to 5 pm

UNDER THE COLORS, our annual Fall Members Art Show, returns this October! This is a wonderful opportunity for all HAAA members in good standing to showcase, exhibit, and sell their original artwork.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE VOTING: The public and HAAA members will vote for their favorite three artists of  2D and 3D artwork. The three top vote-getters will each receive FREE 2027 HAAA membership!

TWO WAYS TO EXHIBIT:

1. Long-Term Exhibit – 2 Months (HAAA Hallway Gallery)

  • 2D hanging artwork only

  • Bring artwork: Thursday, October 22, 2–3 PM

  • Artwork will remain on display through December 12

2. Short-Term Exhibit – 2-Day Show

  • 2D hanging art on display racks within the library

  • There will also be tables available for 3D artwork and greeting cards.

  • Bring artwork: Thursday, October 22, 2–5 PM

  • Exhibit dates: Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24

Registration Deadline: October 17, 2026


GENERAL GUIDELINES

  • Each artist may submit 1–3 pieces of original artwork. No prints or giclées.

  • Artwork must have been completed 2020–present. Depending on participation, we may increase the number of pieces allowed.

  • Hanging artwork must be properly wired. Please see the HAAA Show Guidelines at hersheyart.org → Resources → Art Shows.

  • HAAA will provide description tags for you to complete with the title, medium, artist's name, and price. The listed price should include price + sales tax = final price.

  • Several artists will be selected to assist with setting up the display racks on October 22 between 1 and 2 pm.

  • On Saturday, October 24 at 4:30 PM, all artists are asked to help tear down the standing exhibit display racks. (Artwork in HAAA's Hallway Art Gallery will remain there until December 12.)

  • All exhibiting artists will be asked to work a 2–3 hour shift at the cashier/checkout table on Friday or Saturday. We will need approximately 3–4 people per shift to cover checkout, greeting visitors in HAAA's Hallway Art Gallery, and monitoring the display racks.

  • Artists selling artwork must have a valid PA Sales Tax License.

  • Artists will remit 20% of all sales to HAAA to benefit the HAAA Scholarship Fund.

  • HAAA and the Hershey Public Library are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to artwork.

  • HAAA reserves the right to photograph artwork for press information or exhibit cataloging.

  • By exhibiting, members acknowledge that they have read and agreed to HAAA's General Information and Policy Statement, available at hersheyart.org.

  • Additional information regarding event logistics will be provided to participating artists before the show.


Show Co-Chairs:

  • John Barley | jbarley7@gmail.com

  • Mary Lott | HAAA.president@gmail.com


SPECIAL NOTE: When completeing registration form for this event, please identify in the Registration Form’s, “ADDITIONAL MESSAGE” box how many 2D art pieces you intend to display for the 2 day event only.

Earlier Event: September 15
OIP Lobby Artwork Rotations
Later Event: November 28
HAAA - Hershey Library Big Art Rotation