Upcoming Events
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Summer Artisan Markets
Lancaster Art Vault is hosting Artisans Markets Saturdays throughout the summer. June 8, July 6, August 3, August 16 (Celebrate Lancaster).
Vendors must have quality curated small batch, and/or handmade products, and/or art, and a professional-looking booth setup.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. $50/space - includes a 6 foot table and chair, under cover, protected from the sun and rain.
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Resident Artist Studios
If you are an artist looking for space to create, market and sell alongside other Lancaster artists, Lancaster Art Vault is what you are looking for!
Lancaster Art Vault features 18 Private Artist Studios with natural light and private gallery wall. Utilities, photography room, WiFi, secure access, inventory and POS system included.
Private studios begin at $325/month. Opportunity for shared studio spaces is available.
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Gallery Wall Artists
Are you an artist that needs a place to hang and show their work? We would love to host you!
Our Gallery Walls allow artists to show their work and we do the rest. Our professional hanging systems and lighting present your work in the best light and our inventory and POS system allows us to market and sell your work.
8x10 Gallery Walls - $100/month plus commission paid to LAV.
AN ART DESTINATION IN DOWNTOWN LANCASTER
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Summer Hours:
Tuesdays 10:00AM-5:00PM
Fridays 10:00AM-5:00PM
Saturdays 10:00AM-5:00PM
First Fridays Open Until 8:30PM
100 North Queen Street · Lancaster
What is Lancaster Art Vault?
The Lancaster Art Vault is a space for artists to create, collaborate and market their art, coupled with large flex space for events, gatherings, markets, and education. With a prime central location at 100 North Queen Street, the Lancaster Art Vault will connect artists, residents and visitors from all communities while actively participating in the neighborhood. The first floor of the building lends itself to individual maker spaces and studios with over 15,000 square feet, high ceilings, secure studios, and lots of natural light. The basement offers an additional 7,000 square feet which will be transformed into classroom space, performance rehearsal space, storage, and additional studio space. Formerly a bank building, the Lancaster Art Vault team will preserve the history of this downtown landmark while transforming it into an inspiring, creative, and welcoming art destination. Warm woods and plenty of sunlight coupled with industrial elements will work together to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration across creators of all disciplines.
Why join Lancaster Art Vault?
Lancaster has a vibrant artists community and has become a destination for the creative arts. From Gallery Row to the 300 block of North Queen Street, our community shows its creative pulse through colorful vintage shops, collective galleries, individual artists specializing in oils, photography, pencil, film, sculpture and digital, interior art, culinary art, theater art, the PA School of Art…we could go on and on. What may be missing is space and the technology to support our artists. Space to create, space to meet, to market and to sell. The Lancaster Art Vault is centrally located in the middle of downtown, bordering Binns Park, a block from the Square, the Convention Center Gallery Row and 300 North Queen. A central marketing and point of sale system will allow artists to put their entire library of work on our system digitally, and the details and sales info of all pieces in the gallery will be accessed through QR codes. By creating a centralized system, we can better market our artists and partner in their success. We have the space; we have the technology and we have the vision – Join us and be a part of the growth of arts in Lancaster City!
The Space
The Lancaster Art Vault will feature a variety of spaces with different layouts to match the needs of our creators. Most of our private studio spaces feature natural light and plenty of gallery wall space along with space to create, market and sell. There will be space for events, classrooms, storage, podcasting, and private meetings with technology to help grow businesses within the creative space. Lancaster Art Vault events including live demonstrations, lectures, art markets and networking will be held in the flex event space and outside, protected for the elements. We will be a destination for First Fridays, Art Walk, and downtown celebrations where guest artists will be invited to show their work alongside our resident makers. In addition to the general studio and flex event space, a large classroom in the basement of the building with storage and natural light will allow for educational opportunities across all disciplines. Back on the ground floor will be a space for a coffee and light bites the perfect space for a creative in the culinary field. The Art Vault vibe will be creative, community focused and supportive.
Eligibility
Open to all visual artists, at all levels of their career, over the age of 18. Media include, but are not limited to:
Painting
Ceramics
Photography
Jewelry
Glass
Fiber
Printmaking
Sculpture
Digital
Mixed media
New or extended media
Video / Time-base art
Due to the open-air nature of the studios, media that produces toxic fumes are not permitted, as well as artwork that requires nonstop continuous loud noise. Artists using media of a toxic or hazardous nature shall follow all applicable laws and regulations.
Resident Studio Members Shall Have:
Access to their studios between the hours of 6AM and 12AM
Ability to participate in Lancaster Art Vault public programs and exhibitions
Use of Lancaster Art Vault sales and marketing platform for transactions
On-site gallery manager or associate during public hours
Use of Lancaster Art Vault technology platform to process sales transactions
Use of shared utility sink
Use of loading dock in basement when coordinated with Lancaster Art Vault
Use of elevators
Bathroom facilities
24-hour recording security cameras.
Mail delivery
Free member Wi-Fi
Ability to use the name “Lancaster Art Vault” and logos in self-promotions
There are expectations for all Lancaster Art Vault artists on engaging with the public and working within our community. Accepted artists shall follow the Operating Rules and Procedures as outlined here. These rules and procedures are subject to change with notice.
Artist Presence
The success of The Lancaster Art Vault is to have our Artist’s studio open and Artists working and engaging with the public. As such it is expected that Artists work in their studios regularly. Resident Studio Artists are expected to have their studios open and be present in their studios or have a representative present on First Fridays from 5PM-9PM and Saturdays from 10AM-4PM. An artist may close their studio for 4 First Fridays and 10 Saturdays annually.
Sales and Commissions
Lancaster Art Vault will withhold commissions as defined in the Artist’s Agreement on all gross sales occurring during the term of the agreement. Lancaster Art Vault may market and sell work from the Artist’s inventory that are not physically in the Lancaster Art Vault but are represented online and have been loaded into the Lancaster Art Vault database. Lancaster Art Vault will provide a true and accurate account of sales and buyer contact info for artwork sold and will collect and submit sales tax to the appropriate taxing authorities.
Selecting a Studio
Applicants should contact Lancaster Art Vault for a tour in order to indicate the studio of their choice. Lancaster Art Vault will assign studio spaces based on the flow of the space and diversity of the work and will take all efforts to match applications with like studios. Applicants have right of refusal and if a studio is not taken, the applicant may still become a Gallery Artist Member.
100 North Queen Street · Lancaster