Artists
John Allison
Nature is John’s primary inspiration. Focusing on the ordinary makes it extraordinary. A surface or scene that at first appears ugly or uninteresting may become quite beautiful when viewed closely, critically or abstractly. By drawing attention to a subject or scene with his painting, he hopes to have the viewer give what is overlooked…a second look.
Karen Beall
The owner of KRB Ceramics, Karen spent the early years of her art career in NYC and Atlanta. In 2002, Karen and her family moved to Mt. Gretna where she teaches Ceramics, Sculpture, and Environmental Science at LVC.
Eva Bender
A one-time resident of Mt. Gretna, Eva currently lives in Sweden. Her medium is watercolor, working in a realistic manner. She usually paints “on the spot”, at home or outside, finishing the work almost entirely in one sitting.
Bobbi J Designs/Bobbi Reynolds
Bobbi is a very popular local jewelry designer. She is known for her vintage vibe as she hand-solders stones and crystal pendants to create one-of-a-kind wearable art.
Bob Chaundy
Bob is a local self-taught potter whose interest in clay began in the early 1980s. He enjoys working with stoneware, fired in a gas kiln in reduction, to make functional items to be used in the home.
Carriage House Collective – Jane Yorty
Located in the charming community of Quentin, Carriage House Collective is a home decor, furniture, personal accessories shopping destination that awaits your discovery. We showcase over 30 local artisans and makers. All reclaimed furnishings have been thoughtfully reimagined and tastefully up-cycled for a new generation of appreciative customers. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect gift for someone special, you will find a wide selection of creations featuring modern farmhouse, eclectic and bohemian chic styles. Right along with our home decor, we carry unique jewelry, all natural soy candles, soaps, pottery and hand sewn gifts .
Crossed Paths
Beth Behm is a self-taught artist who loves to create using repurposed and vintage items along with new wood in mixed media. She loves color and uses it profusely.
Dennis Easter
Dennis is a well-known figure in the community; in addition to his profession as an OB/GYN physician, he is also a serious painter and musician. Dennis is drawn to the abstract forms and focuses on the areas where forms meet “the edges.”
Ryan Fretz
Residing in Mt. Gretna, Ryan does not restrain himself to one artistic medium. He prefers to focus on a powerful creative vision and takes more of a philosophical approach in his efforts; finding art in “everything I put my hands on.”
Robert Heilman
A lifelong Lebanon resident, Bob describes his intimate paintings as “genre paintings of little towns and landscapes” and is one of the best-known and collected contemporary oil painters in Lebanon County. His work is included in the permanent collections of Penn State University, Lebanon Valley College, and Wichita State University (his alma mater).
Susan Henry
Susan is a designer of eclectic jewelry using gemstones, bone, recycled glass, crystals, vintage beads and found objects. Inspiration for her designs comes from handling beads, objects, and stones that she says “speak” to her as she designs accordingly.
Emily Hitz
Emily is a local artist who lives and creates in Mt. Gretna. She’s a talented stained glass artist and creates large windows and these elegant Moravian stars. All proceeds of her art sales goes to charity so donating to a wonderful organization like Lebanon Family Health Services was an easy yes!
Dan Hottenstein
Dan grew up in an artistic family. His mother was a public school art teacher and a professional artist who encouraged artistic creativity in her three children. Dan took up painting after retiring as a radiologist, studying under Barb Fishman from Lebanon as well as several other nationally-recognized artists.
Angela Lapioli
After taking a class in 2015 that introduced her to oil and cold wax, Angela found a new source of motivating energy and that continues to fuel her creative momentum. The spontaneity that cold wax and acrylic offers is very freeing and energizing. She continually experiments with these techniques to find new ways to create and express works that speak to the process as much as the final image. The many layers, which are also found in our natural environment, create a dialogue into its own beginnings.
L & L Farmhouse
At L & L Farmhouse Designs you will find an array of handcrafted, rustic, farmhouse style home decor and wood signs. Every sign is a labor of love and built using real solid wood using paint, stain, chalk paint and vinyl. The name of the business comes from the owner’s beloved miniature donkeys Libby and Lila.
Issac Pelepko
Isaac’s work is primarily focused on the figure, embodying the “sensuality of neoclassical paintings with a contemporary interpretation.” He received his BFA from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art where he received a merit scholarship award. Isaac has been in shows in Paris, New York City, and the Eastern United States.
Wildflower & Maggie and Louise
Wildflower is a jewelry brand made by The Farm Chix. The jewelry is designed to be everyday pieces that fit easily into your life and style. Maggie and Louise also makes room sprays, candles, soaps and CBD infused products.
Peiffer Pottery/Heidi Bingeman
Heidi has been creating pottery for over 15 years from her home in Lebanon. She loves to challenge her craft and is always shaping new creations.
Pete Progin of Pop’s Cigar Box Guitars
Pete has been creating his cigar box instruments and wooden instruments for the past 5 years. He is originally from Lebanon County and currently resides in South Carolina. He is a passionate woodworker and enjoys creating quality instruments for anyone to enjoy.
Jen Snavely
Jen started making jewelry 20 years ago as a fun activity. Over the years, she has learned various techniques and worked with a variety of mediums.
Tina Valgenti
Tina, who trained at the School of Art Institute in Chicago, finds inspiration in fashion and art history. Her work in paper or analogue collage mines the history of visual imagery–magazines, postcards, and discarded print materials combined with layers of matted acrylic.
Melody Vincent
A resident of Lebanon County through most of her adulthood, Melody’s inspiration is driven by the simple things in life. She creates images of beauty through a variety of mediums. Melody is the owner of Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery.
M. Werni
Born and raised in Lebanon county. He’s a retired hobbyist but has been creating functional pieces with wood for over 60 years.
Steve Wetzel
Steve paints exclusively in oil and mainly works en plein air (painted on location) or in the literal translation “in open air”. He loves the challenge of working on location and capturing the essence of time and place.
Susan Tatar Wentzel
Wentzel is an artist, author, educator, historian, historic preservationist, and lifelong resident of Cornwall. Known for her original watercolor paintings of the historic buildings of the area, she retired as an art teacher from Cedar Crest Middle School and was a former adjunct professor at Lebanon Valley College.
Jeff White
For over 47 years, Jeff has been keeping PA Dutch traditions alive by creating functional redware pottery pieces that are stunning reproductions of classic German, English, and Dutch designs. One of the finest redware potters and artists of our time, Jeff uses several techniques used by the potters of old.
Jean Zaun
Whether it’s a copse of trees, a vibrant still life, or a person lost in their work, nothing seems to escape the eye and brush of local painter, Jean Wertz Zaun. As varied in scope as it is in paint application, Jean has explored various media over the years including oil on panels and canvas, pastel on paper, and food color on chocolate.
Musicians
Matt Miskie
Matt has been on the road sharing stories and songs for the better part of 40 years. Miskie, a self-taught musician with 5 released albums of original music, talks of home and history; family, relationships and life woven through his songs and the songs of legends like Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkle, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Joni Mitchell, and many more. From Traditional folk ballads to the Urban folk revival to Woodstock & beyond.
Dennis Easter Trio
The Dennis Easter Trio is a Lebanon based band that plays instrumental jazz, blues and popular music.
Dennis Easter on guitar, George Yellak on bass and John Hickey on drums.
Mockingbird Duo
Acoustic dup from Lebanon County area. Doing all your favorite radio songs.