Since opening Gallery Blu in March of this year I am here to say that the arts are making a lively comback in Harrisburg. Yes, there is now a "First Friday" celebration with approximately 8 galleries presenting new shows every month. Recently Harrisburg Art Association sponsored its 21st annual "Gallery Walk" with 27 venues of art, music, food and fun. The turnout was amazing and our gallery counted about 600 people who came to see our offering of art and music that day.
The Third Street Corridor in Harrisburg continues to grow with new shops and eateries. Much of this can be attributed to the beautiful new midtown campus of Harrisburg Area Community College.
Gallery Blu's very energetic decision to host 8 new shows in 10 months has been met with great success. The openings are well attended and people are out and about getting in on the action associated with First Fridays.
So, how can you find us? Head uptown on Third Street and watch for the large brightly painted mural on the side of our building. This mural is part of Harrisburg's Susquecentennial Celebration slated for 2010.
Stay tuned for more insider art discussions and info.
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ReplyDeleteIt is pretty exciting to see what is happening in MIdtown. Congratulations on the opening of Gallery Blu. I was dropping wok off today and the space is great.
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