LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE ARTS

The LCCA is a leading institution in Lancaster County, dedicated to fostering a vibrant cultural landscape that enriches the community's quality of life through the arts. Established in 1977 with the vision of integrating arts and culture into the fabric of daily life, LCCA stands for artistic expression, cultural understanding, and educational excellence in the region. The LCCA's mission is to enrich the quality of life in Lancaster County by building vibrant and inclusive communities connecting arts, culture, education, and economic vitality. This mission reflects a deep commitment to leveraging the power of the arts as a catalyst for community engagement, educational advancement, and economic development. Through a broad array of programs, initiatives, and partnerships, the LCCA strives to make arts accessible to all, fostering an environment where creativity can flourish and where residents of all ages and backgrounds can experience the transformative power of the arts. Key to its mission, the LCCA offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. These initiatives include art therapy programs, educational workshops, exhibitions, performances, and summer arts and sciences camps, which aim to address learning loss among students while promoting STEAM through an artistic lens. By providing these and other opportunities for artistic engagement, the LCCA not only supports the professional development of artists and educators but also enriches the cultural experiences of the community at large. The LCCA believes in the arts as a fundamental component of a healthy, dynamic community. This belief drives its efforts to cultivate partnerships across sectors, including schools, businesses, local governments, and other nonprofit organizations, to amplify the impact of the arts and to ensure that they remain an integral part of Lancaster County's growth and development. Through its dedicated work, the LCCA continues to champion the role of the arts in creating inclusive, vibrant communities where every individual has the opportunity to engage with the arts and where the arts are recognized as essential to the county's overall prosperity and well-being.