To be a part of First Friday, please email firstfriday@lycomingarts.org or call (833) ART-LYCO. Artists & crafters can sign up until 5pm on any First Friday and must be registered and have an assigned spot to be covered under our permit. Preregistration is suggested. The Registration Table the day of the event will be located on the corner of West Fourth and Pine Street beginning at 3pm.
First Friday, now a popular Williamsport tradition, is a community event that truly celebrates the arts. Its aim is to foster Williamsport’s well-deserved reputation as the cultural heart of North Central Pennsylvania by showcasing artists and their work, while also offering live music, entertainment and special events in a family-friendly atmosphere. Many of our wonderful downtown shops stay open late, and we invite you to enjoy our fantastic restaurants and pubs, too. If you need help finding a place to park, we have parking information about all the lots around Williamsport. In addition to the live, outdoor music & entertainment on Pine Street, you'll also find outstanding live music in almost all of our downtown pubs & clubs. Co-hosted by the Williamsport Business Association and Lycoming Arts, downtown comes alive during our First Friday celebrations ... and we welcome you to join the fun, enjoy the atmosphere and soak up some fabulous art!
SPECIAL FIRST FRIDAY PROGRAMS
Pine Street & West Fourth Street Arts Fest
During First Fridays, Pine Street between West Fourth & North Streets is closed to traffic (April through October), and artists can set up, show or sell their work on Pine Street and West Fourth Street from 5pm to 9pm for a $10 donation. The Pine Street Arts Fest in April & October is subject to weather conditions. Artists can have a six-foot table or a three-panel display and a chair, but no booths, tents or food are allowed under our permit.
CollegeTown Gallery at The Community Arts Center
Hosting unique art from one college student each month. Work is displayed at the Community Arts Center located at 220 West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport.
Ch'art : Children's Art Gallery at Plankenhorn Stationery
Plankenhorn’s Stationery, located at 144 West Fourth Street, exhibits art work from local elementary schools.
St-art : Student Art Gallery at the Genetti Hotel
Hosting unique art from local high school students. Works are displayed in the lobby of the historic Genetti Hotel at 200 West Fourth Street.
PARTICIPATING GALLERIES & LOCATIONS
Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
400 Pine Street │ 570-478-0043
Barrel 135
135 West Third Street │ 570-322-7131
The Brickyard
343 Pine Street, Suite #3 | 570-322-3339
Bullfrog Brewery
229 West Fourth Street | 570-326-4700
Community Arts Center
220 West Fourth Street │ 570-326-2424
Community Theater League
100 West Third Street | 570-327-1720
Arthaus Projects
140 West Fourth Street │ 570-435-7080
AMC Classic Cinema Center
300 West Fourth Street | 570-262-3222
Dirty Dogs Studio
146 West Fourth Street | 570-337-2973
The Gallery at Penn College
1 College Avenue │ 570-326-3761
The Genetti Hotel
200 West Fourth Street | 570-326-6600
The Genetti Taphouse
200 West Fourth Street │ 570-433-3831
The Glaze to Be
201 Basin Street #10 | 570-322-7967
Gold Leaf Frame Shop
201 Basin Street | 570-323-4854
Guitarley's
40 West Fourth Street | 570-220-6085
Gustonian Gifts
357 Pine Street │ 570-322-3242
James V. Brown Library
19 East Fourth Street │ 570-326-0536
Julie's Coffee
33 West Third Street │ 570-327-9527
Le Chocolat
420 Pine Street │ 570-322-5544
Lycoming College Art Gallery
25 West Fourth Street | 570-321-4002
Lycoming College Lynn Science Center
700 College Place | 570-321-4000
Lycoming County Visitors Information Center
102 West Fourth Street | 570-327-7700
The Madd Potter
382 Pine Street | 570-447-8657
Otto Bookstore
107 West Fourth Street | 570-326-5764
The Pajama Factory
1307 Park Avenue │ 570-323-7650
Patinaz Jewelry
38 West Fourth Street │ 570-447-8959
Peter Herdic House Restaurant
407 West Fourth Street │ 570-322-0165
Plankenhorn Stationery
144 West Fourth Street │ 570-326-2676
The Stonehouse
343 Pine Street #2 | 570-322-3344
Thomas Taber Museum
858 West Fourth Street │ 570-326-3326
Uptown Music Collective
144 West Third Street | 570-329-0888
WASD Baskin Gallery
2990 West Fourth Street | 570-323-8411
Wine & Design
357 Market Street | 570-846-0993
Woodlands Bank
213 West Fourth Street │ 570-321-1600
Are you interested in participating in First Friday?
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