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Exposure to, and participation in, the arts teaches essential life skills. Access to arts and culture, especially during key developmental ages, has the power to shape character and influence upward mobility later in life.
We promote and support diverse cultures.
Much of this work involves building relationships with Erie’s immigrant and refugee communities.
Learn moreWe are Placemakers.
Through creative placemaking initiatives, Erie Arts & Culture engages communities in a spectrum of creative efforts, from one-off projects to intentional and strategic plans that incorporate the arts and humanities more systematically into neighborhood development.
Learn moreWe are Capacity Builders.
Erie Arts & Culture nurtures resilient individuals and organizations - equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources to serve an always evolving community.
Learn moreWe foster and support Arts in Lifelong Learning.
For this reason, Erie Arts & Culture envisions a region where every person has access to meaningful experiences that utilize the arts as a tool for personal development, both in academic and communal environments.
Learn moreThank you for supporting the Manus Sunoco Mural!
On Sept. 20th, Erie Arts & Culture co-hosted a dedication ceremony for the mural that Antonio Howard and Ceasar Westbrook painted to honor 92 year old Luther Manus. Mayor Joseph Schember issued a proclamation declaring October 10, Luther’s birthday, Luther R. Manus Jr. Day in the City of Erie, in perpetuity.
Watch the livestreamMake a Contribution to the United Arts Fund on Giving Tuesday!
First-time donors are entered to win a variety of prizes
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Join us for the End-of-Year Variety Show on Dec 5!
Learn moreAbout EAC
Erie Arts & Culture is committed to improving the lives of our region's residents. We do this by leveraging the power of culture and creativity to address the vital needs and interests of Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania. We support broad accessibility to engage with the cultural sector educationally, socially, and economically - during all life stages.
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Cultural Service Partners
Impact
Exposure to, and participation in, the arts teaches essential life skills. Access to arts and culture, especially during key developmental ages, has the power to shape character and influence upward mobility later in life.
Arts and cultural experiences have broad appeal, drawing attendees and participants representing a diversity of race, geography, age, and socioeconomic class.
The industries of the twenty-first century depend on a generation of innovation through creativity.
Meet the Community
If you're a first time donor and you make a contribution of $25 or more to the United Arts Fund on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1), you will receive a special thank you for your contribution. You will be rewarded with five raffle tickets, which can be used to win prize packages, with values ranging from $100-$500. You will be rewarded with another raffle ticket for every additional $5 you give.
Give the gift of art this holiday season. Support the artists of your region on Artists Sunday through our virtual art sale on Sunday, November 29 - also known as Artist Sunday.
Browse and buy art from over 35 artists here!
Shopping and supporting small businesses is especially important this holiday season. We've added a list of local creative small businesses for your convenience.
