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Levenson is into heavy metal. She sees art where others see trash, as she creates one-of-a-kind pieces in her Conestoga workshop.

Ziegler, who creates original origami pieces, won the 2007 Open Art Award at the Lancaster Museum of Art with a piece titled “Good Night Grace.”

Bejgrowicz takes a photographic journey of abandoned Lancaster buildings, including famed Rocky Springs Amusement Park.

Live jazz by the five-piece Faux Minx, and an outdoor market featuring antiques, art (including works by "cookie artist" Al Sherman), photography, jewelry and other treasures, as well as barbecue sandwiches and ribs by chef Jim Myers of Catering Concepts, desserts and pastries by Eric Moshier of Sweet Infinity and pizza, kebabs, burgers and hot dogs (and more) by Nick's Pizza. Meet the artists and view their inspiring artwork at a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008.

IN THE NEWS: McCaskey student art -- New Era

"Trash or Treasure?" by Stuart C. Hammons,
a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Art &
Design in Lancaster. On display is an assortment of work, ranging from wood carvings, metalwork (right) and various styles of paintings.

"Untitled" by Charlie Barton, a 22-year-old York College student from Baltimore. Many of his pieces incorporate different mediums, including acrylic, oil and spray paint, on wood (above), canvas and metal.

"I Love City Life" by Hawa Lassanah, who owns Mercy Me Photography. Her vivid photographs of Lancaster City’s cityscape (above) offer a new perspective to buildings and objects that are seen every day.

"Eye On Lancaster" by Scott Groff, a Lancaster native and hobbyist photographer who captures downtown Lancaster’s historical architectural elements and buildings. Mr. Groff is currently working on a series highlighting churches and cemetaries.

"Landscapes" by Tim Rill, a Lancaster native now living in Philadelphia. He captures skylines and Lancaster farmland and downtown icons.

BUiLDING CHARACTER is quickly gaining the reputation for throwing the best party in town! That’s why you need to make sure a stop by the warehouse is a First Friday priority. You’ll never know what great new inventory is dying to be seen.

ARTISTS

Do you create amazing works of art with junk and salvaged items? Is your artwork like none other offered in the area? We'd like to hear from you. E-mail us to set up a meeting. info@buildingcharacter.biz 

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