Laurel Arts

We know traveling is out of the question for some. Luckily The Smithsonian has decided to celebrate Black History Month by offering Virtual Events. Be sure to follow the link and join them for book talks, kid programs, artist meetups and a STEM Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. https://www.smithsonianmag.com//nmaahc-announces-digital-/

The Dressler Center, Education & Dance Center office, and Studio Kids preschool are closed today due to the wintery weather. * For dance families - the Laurel Arts dance team will announce the status of this evening's classes. Stay safe and enjoy the beauty of winter.

ONLY 10 Tickets Left! We have Four Any Day Lift Tickets to Seven Springs. We want to be sure we get them raffled off quickly because they do expire 3/28/21. Once again, thank you so much for all the continued support and GOOD LUCK! ONLINE RAFFLE # 3 *Four Any Day Lift Tickets for Seven Springs*... ***Please read all of the following information below*** 1. You Must be 18 years or older to play. 2. Price: $10.00 per tip (link below) 3. Winner will be determined via 24 Tip Sure Tip Board (S/N 06946) drawn via Facebook live on Laurel Arts Facebook page. Winner will be required to provide Photo Identification for verification purposes. 4. Winner MUST pickup during Laurel Arts Dressler Center business hours. Monday-Thursday 12pm-6pm. 214 Harrison Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 **Shipping is not available. 5. All Small Games of Chance Laws apply. Once all tips have been sold, the back of the tip board with numbers will be published prior to the LIVE winning announcement. Directions to purchase tips: Follow the link below to purchase a tip(s). All the names of those who purchased tips will be recorded to the back of the board and a photo depicting the names and corresponding tip numbers will be added to this post. Once all 24 tips have been sold, Laurel Arts will stream via Facebook Live to reveal the winning number. Follow the link to purchase: https://checkout.square.site/buy/T7NMPZF32NAK36ZRYFXO2TAX PA Small Games of Chance # 4987-20 All proceeds benefit Laurel Arts. Please be sure to LIKE AND SHARE our page. Thank you for supporting us and the arts! See more

BHM "I don't think about art when I am working. I try to think about life." - Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) We found this great TED-Ed video on a wonderful Artist "The Chaotic Brilliance of Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Be sure to check it out. ... https://youtu.be/JX02QQXfb_o

In honor of Black History Month, we would like to honor some amazing artists! We will post all different artists from poetry, musicians, painters, sculptors, and many more. So be sure to stop back everyday and help us honor them! First up, Poet Phyllis Wheatley 1753 - 1784

Due to the impending inclement weather, Laurel Arts will be closed today. We hope everyone stays safe. Enjoy the winter wonderland!

If these walls could talk, what might they say? Laurel Arts' Dressler Center was built in 1832 by Major Joseph Imhoff on property owned by Peter Ankeny, one of Somerset's early settlers. The building was also known as "The Edgewood Summer Resort," which served as a summer getaway for Pittsburgh residents traveling to the Laurel Highlands. ... Rumor has it that the center even had a hand in the Underground Railroad. In 1975, the property was graciously donated to be used as an arts center by Dorothy Dressler, in memory of her late husband, Philip Dressler (inventor of the tunnel kiln). The Dressler Center has no doubt seen the passing of time, people and the changing of scenery around it, but one thing that will never change is its rich historical and captivating beauty; a place where we are fortunate to call home and share its majestic vibrance with the community.

Need another great Christmas gift ? We have some lovely handmade ceramic bowls made by some of our gallery committee members. They are $15 a piece. Pick out the perfect gift at our Gallery Shoppe! We are open this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday noon to 6pm.

We have so many great vendors already signed up this virtual sale! There will be more added on throughout the week so keep checking back. This event supports local artists and vendors while 10% of the sales goes to Laurel Arts. If you have items you create and would like to sell, just let us know.

Everyone likes a mystery! We have made T-Shirt Grab Bags. Each bag is $10 and has a Vintage Laurel Arts t-shirt inside. They are being sold by size. Message us here, or stop in to the Dressler Center to purchase! We have 15 made up and ready to go. 3 Small 5 Medium... 4 Large 3 XL See more

Do some last minute shopping! We have a great selection of vendors!

In consideration of everyone's safety we have decided to cancel our First Night event that was planned for this Saturday, the 12th. However, we still plan to stream the tree lighting live on FB on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. With a special appearance by the big man himself to wish everyone a Merry Christmas followed by the Kate Spade purse raffle drawing. So please stop by the Dressler Center before close of business on Thursday the 10th to buy a ticket for the purse raffle. We're open M-TH, 12-6 p.m.

Congratulations to Cris Sproch the winner of our Purse raffle! Be sure to stick around and see what other raffles we have planned. You do not want to miss them!

Looking for a great gift idea? We have Kevin Kutz Prints of "Christmas Diamond" for sale. $20 Unsigned $80 Signed... They are unframed. Please stop in to the Dressler Center to see all of our other great Christmas gift ideas! :)

On behalf of Laurel Arts, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! A special thank you to our volunteers and maintenance staff who helped decorate the tree and Dressler Center, and a BIG thank you to the Fetterolfs and JR Enos for the donation of the beautiful tree.