Community played a central role in Charles Demuth’s life. His social network extended far beyond Lancaster County to the most prominent and celebrated voices in the avant-garde artistic circles of the early twentieth century. From crowded underground jazz clubs to portraits, both formal and in his poster portrait style, Demuth often portrayed his friends in his work. We invited local artists to use the theme of friendship as inspiration to create new work in this special exhibition.

Join for the opening reception on Friday, April 4 from 5 - 8 pm!

Image: Unknown Photographer, Provincetown (Far Left, Lucy Huffecker, Far Right, Charles Demuth with Friends in Between), n.d., gelatin silver print, courtesy Richard W. C. Weyand Collection of Charles Demuth, Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library