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Welcome to the official Laurel Arts website!
We hope that you navigate through this website with ease and enthusiasm; Laurel Arts, after all, has a lot to offer. Located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, our non-profit organization was established in 1975 and continues to serve residents, guests, and tourists alike.

Be sure to check out our events calendar for exciting year-round classes and events!



A night of Gypsy Jazz at Café Fratelli
Join Laurel Arts on Friday, June 15, to enjoy an Italian buffet dinner at Café Fratelli while listening to the timeless Gypsy Jazz music of Django Reinhardt, as well as the great American swing classics.  Laurel Arts and Café Fratelli have teamed up to present this musical evening featuring “The Flying Dutchmen”, a Gypsy Jazz group from Pittsburgh performing with acoustic bass, guitars, violin, and mandolin.  Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Dressler Center/Laurel Arts or by calling 814-443-2433.  Cost is only $25 and included dinner and dessert. 

A cash bar will be available.  Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Girl with Hands

It’s time for summer camps at Laurel Arts! 
Check out these great activities for kids. Click here to view the attached summer camp flyer. 


May 7 through June 15
The 8th Annual Founders Triennial is a regional juried exhibit focusing on meaningful personal journeys, sometimes in the physical sense, sometimes in the emotional sense. As life’s experiences shape our perspective and influence the creative process, art itself is quite an adventure. Each artist takes a journey as work develops from concept to creation. The open house is scheduled for May 11 from 6-8 p.m.

Congratulations to the following artists who received awards in the 8th Annual Founders' Triennial exhibit:

* Best of Show - Lynn Yoder - "Witty and Wise" - Oil
* First Place - Bridget Mayak - "Garden Bird" - Steel Sculpture
* SCAA Award - Chuck Percherke - "Uptown" - Mixed Media
* Philip d’Huc Dressler Award - Kevin Kutz - "Joe's Bridge" - Oil
* Philip d’Huc Dressler Award -
* Kathy Trexel Reed - "The Years Have Faces" - Paper
* Ralph Welsh Memorial Award -
* Peggy Black - "Floating In Space" - Fabric/Mixed Media
* Second Place - Steve Mrosko - "Roadtrip" - Acrylic
* Third Place - David Greene - "The Swan" - Digital Photograph
* Honorable Mention - Mary Wiley Lewis - "Rippling Flow" - Oil
* Honorable Mention - Shirley Knoblach - "Route 523" – Pastel

Soundstage 
Summer Soundstage kicks off on Friday, June 1, on the lawn stage at the Dressler Center.  Rock on with the band “One Track Mynd”, an electric four-piece rock, folk rock and jam band from Johnstown.  There will be open mic during the set break so be sure to bring your own instrument, not to mention there is usually an all out jam session by the end of the night!  Cover is only $5.  Pack your own picnic basket and cooler and join us for a night of music under the stars!!

Looking forward to an exciting year. Click on the link to view our planned 2012 activities and events. Click here to RSVP for Special Events
Laurel Arts
P.O. Box 414 • Somerset, PA • 15501
Phone: 814.443.2433