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YOU'RE INVITED! PCA&D-York, 133 S. Duke St., York, will be hosting a celebration for York First Friday on Aug. 2 to recognize work done by The Agency over the summer on behalf of four York non-profit organizations. The gallery show features branding, marketing, and other design work done on behalf of the non-profit clients by PCA&D's student-run and student-led Agency initiative. The show opens with a VIP reception from 4-5 PM, and then opens to the public from 5-6 PM. All are welcome! The Agency’s Summer Cohort members included Creative Director Bailey Stechman ‘25, Graphic Design; Assistant Creative Director Logan Byer ‘26, Design Thinking; and Agency members Warren Burke ‘25, Graphic Design; Onix Guadalupe Rivera ‘25, Illustration; and Cole Zajdel ‘25, Illustration. Former PCA&D Career Development Fellows Alexia Eggleston ‘23 and Jasmyn Stokes ‘23 served as Site Supervisors, with PCA&D faculty member Ellie Cochran as Instructor of Record.

Not only is it time for the Olympics, it's also time for #SummerShowcase! Will you be tuning in? ... Art by: Emma Ries '26, Graphic Design

To the #ClassOf2028–– let's make sure your first year is a SMASH HIT! Here are a few pieces of information about our campus and city to ease your transition to PCA&D! 🚶‍♂️ Walking: While all of your classes are centrally located in our building, your residence halls and campus are located within the City of Lancaster and surrounding areas! Students can easily access local eateries, restaurants, cafes, galleries, stores, and more. All of our housing communities are within a short walk to our campus and have a variety of amenities nearby as well. 🚗 Ride Home Program: For PCA&D students who live in Lancaster City, the college provides a free Ride Home Program. This service is for students who are working after class hours and would feel more comfortable taking a cab home than walking. Service will be available from 6:45 pm Monday through Friday until the building closes and from 5:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays until the building closes. ⚠️ Campus Communications: PCA&D utilizes RAVE, a mass notification texting system, to share timely safety and weather alerts. Students, faculty, and staff all may opt into this service, and instructions to do so are shared widely at the beginning of each academic year. 🚂 Train: Lancaster Train Station is located about 1.1 miles from campus and is a major stop on the Amtrak Keystone Service which provides easy access to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C. ✈️ Plane: As Lancaster is centrally located––there are a variety of options of airports nearby to fly out of, including: Harrisburg International Airport (40 min. drive), Philadelphia International Airport (90 min. drive), and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (90 min. drive).

Guess what? It's #NationalPennsylvaniaDay! We're so happy to call Pennsylvania our home, where creativity thrives and imagination knows no bounds. Want to call PA your home too? Come visit us and explore Lancaster City 🏙️🎨🦚!

Feeling pretty in pink this #SummerShowcase Friday! ... Art by: Quinn Knepper '25, Fine Art

Throwing it back to '93! As we count down the days to move-in (just one month to go!), remember we'll be waiting with open arms to greet you back on campus 🤗. Let’s make this year as memorable as these throwback moments!

Who needs traditional architecture when you have emojis? Happy #WorldEmojiDay and enjoy our N. Prince St. emoji mosaic! 🏫

Maliyah Gregg and Jasir Moody-Awo, both members of the Class of 2024, have been selected as Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's Career Development Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. They began their positions July 1. Established last academic year with inaugural Fellows Alex Eggleston and Jasmyn Stokes, the yearlong Career Development Fellowship centers around several goals: to expand portfolio work, to mentor PCA&D students, and to help lead The Agency, PCA&D's student-led and student-focused branding and marketing operation which tackles both in-house and community-based projects. "The fellowship focuses on professional development as we discuss entrepreneurship and the necessary steps for the participants to establish themselves and feel confident navigating the business side of the creative industry," says Justin Phillips, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. "The Fellows also work to support Career Service events and initiatives." ... Read the full story at the link in our bio! 🔗

They might not be peacocks but the birds are here for this week's #SummerShowcase! 🦚 ... Art by: Ashley Vazquez '25

Work by alumna Nichole Madonna '10, "In the Flow: Layers of Connection and Growth", has arrived in the College's Hayden Gallery. A Fine Art graduate, 2D and 3D visual artist, and passionate art instructor, Madonna's creative journey thrives in the realm of abstract mixed-media art, where she skillfully layers recycled materials and hand-painted collage papers to form captivating pieces. Madonna's artistic focus lies in the exploration of color, texture, and movement, infusing her works with an enchanting sense of life and emotion. ... Open through Aug. 9, "In the Flow" will be open during the building's open hours and to the public during First Fridays!

👀 PCA&D, Move-In is closer than you think! Here are a few important dates and reminders for your general awareness. Make sure to check your emails regularly as placement details & a detailed orientation schedule will be updated shortly! We can't wait to see you all.

Finding creative ways to stay cool in this heatwave! ☀️

It's time for a special edition of #SummerShowcase! Just in time to celebrate some beautiful fireworks and the summer weather 🎇. ... Art by: Silas Shoop '24, Illustration

Happy Fourth from PCA&D! 🎆

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design was honored to celebrate its first class of Design Thinking graduates at the May Commencement ceremonies. The dozen Associate of Arts degree recipients, each of whom also graduated with a concentration such as illustration, animation & game art, graphic design, fine art, or photography & video, and the six Bachelor of Arts recipients, each of whom also graduated with at least one concentration, are the result of long hours of planning, concepting, collaboration, and solo projects. But what is Design Thinking, exactly, and how can it be used to jump-start or further a creative career? Dive into the world of Design Thinking! From real-world skills to innovative projects, discover how these creative minds are shaping the future. Click the link in our bio for the full story! 🔗

It's time for another #SummerShowcase! How's the summer treating you so far, PCA&D? ☀️ ... Work by: Charlie Boyce '25, Fine Art

It's all in the small details! We have a new Main Gallery Exhibition, "Senior Exhibition", a selection of work by the Class of 2024, through July 19. The show features a sampling of the thesis work in illustration, painting, animation, game art, photography, video, sculpture, graphic design, and design thinking, created by our most recent alumni. Miss out on seeing the Senior Show in May? Don't fret... now's your chance to continue to celebrate PCA&D's graduates through a condensed version of that large-scale exhibition.

Learning a new language isn’t always the easiest task – but pairing it with a creative project? That can give the lessons a focus and a theme that ties languages and cultures together. That has been a focus of a successful partnership between the College’s Center for Creative Exploration (CCE) and Tec Centro East, a division of Lancaster’s Spanish American Civic Association, or SACA. Tec Centro is the primary provider of bilingual education and skills training in the area. “We were strategic about inviting community members that are learning English AND community members who want to enhance their Spanish skills to the table,” said Salina Almanzar-Oree, CCE’s Assistant Director. “Using a creative project that is also culturally significant across many Latin American countries like the carnival mask or puppet making allowed us to break down barriers and find connections across cultures.” ... Read the full story, linked in our BIO! 🔗

Striking a chord with creativity! MFE & Keys for the City pianos have joined us again in our Art Garden. Take a look at the awesome design, created for @members1stfcu by students at @mccaskeyhighschool! Stop by and play a tune 🎵.

Happy #FirstDayOfSummer, PCA&D! Today is the longest day of the year... hopefully the day will shine as bright as our beautiful portico mural 🌞. Do you have any big summer plans?

This Lancaster heatwave isn't the only thing bringing the heat this week! Our #SummerShowcase is also on fire 🔥. We love showing off student work, remember you can send us a DM to be featured. ... Work by: Alexis Howe '24, Illustration

Happy Father's Day to all our PCA&D D(AD)s, grandfathers, and paternal figures! 💛❤️💙

Summer is a great time for high school-age students to explore their creative interests, build studio skills – and, in many cases, earn some college credit at the same time. The Center for Creative Exploration, at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, has 17 multi-session classes and single-session workshops open to 9th- through 12th-graders this July. From writing to traditional and digital arts to figure drawing, graphic design, branding, and more, there’s a wide variety of options that enable teens to stay creatively active and engaged. More intensive, multi-session classes not only provide that outlet: they also carry with them college-level credit, giving those students a leg up when they apply or enroll in colleges in the future. ... A full list of classes can be found in our BIO! 🔗

Cheers to the Red Rose City today for #NationalRedRoseDay! We are so happy to call Lancaster home and celebrate Lancaster City being ranked #1 out of 1,300 small cities for affordability, safety, and quality of life by WalletHub. Visit us to check it out for yourself! 🌹