Events Calendar
Art & Faith Study
Poiema Visual Arts strives to be a network of Christian Visual Artists who are continually growing in their craft and their walk with the Lord! That’s why we are excited to begin meeting on a monthly basis for an Art & Faith Study. Join us for Session 10!
January Kids Create Event
Poiema Visual Arts offers elementary students monthly opportunities to create in an environment of faith and compassion. Register your child to join us for our January activity!
Snow Day Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our January art exhibit, "Snow Day." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Members' After Christmas Party 2026
Members of Poiema Visual Arts are invited to join us for our 2026 Members’ After Christmas Party. Come celebrate Christ’s birth and get to know your fellow Poiema Visual Arts members!
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
February Kids Create Event
Poiema Visual Arts offers elementary students monthly opportunities to create in an environment of faith and compassion. Register your child to join us for our February activity!
Mixed Media Medley Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our March art exhibit, "Mixed Media Medley." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
March Kids Create Event
Poiema Visual Arts offers elementary students monthly opportunities to create in an environment of faith and compassion. Register your child to join us for our March activity!
Fifth Annual Benefit Auction
Please join us for our Fifth Annual Benefit Auction on April 11, 2026, at Grace Church of Willow Valley! The evening will include one of the largest SILENT AUCTIONS in South Central Pennsylvania, a FREE CATERED MEAL, and a LIVE AUCTION featuring art, handmade goods, and specialty items.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
April Kids Create Event
Poiema Visual Arts offers elementary students monthly opportunities to create in an environment of faith and compassion. Register your child to join us for our April activity!
Be Still & Know Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our May art exhibit, "Be Still & Know." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
May Kids Create Event
Poiema Visual Arts offers elementary students monthly opportunities to create in an environment of faith and compassion. Register your child to join us for our May activity!
All Creatures Great & Small Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our June art exhibit, "All Creatures Great & Small." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Art Day Camp 2026
We invite children in Grades 3-6 to join us for a week-long Art Day Camp on June 22-26, 2026! Our theme this summer is “All Creatures Great & Small.” Throughout the week, we will emphasize the need to live by faith and explore part of the world God created through various art projects, Bible stories, and group activities.
Distinctly Digital Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our July art exhibit, "Distinctly Digital." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Sunshine Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our August art exhibit, "Sunshine." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Honest Questions for God Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our September art exhibit, "I Asked the Lord: Honest Questions for God." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Triangle Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our October art exhibit, "Triangle." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Abundance Within Community Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our November art exhibit, "Abundance Within Community." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Cradle to Cross Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our December art exhibit, "Cradle to Cross." Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Good Gifts Art Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our December art exhibit, “Good Gifts." This art event is open to the general public. Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
First Monday Prayer Team
Do you desire to see Christ exalted in culture? Do you have a heart for artists & want to see them grow to be more like Jesus? Do you believe in the mission of Poiema Visual Arts but feel ill-equipped to help? -- Let's start with prayer!
Art & Faith Study
Poiema Visual Arts strives to be a network of Christian Visual Artists who are continually growing in their craft and their walk with the Lord! That’s why we are excited to begin meeting on a monthly basis for an Art & Faith Study. Join us for Session 9!
Second (err… Third) Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month! [Please Note: Our November Open Studio will take place on the Third Monday, November 17th.]
First Monday Prayer Team
Do you desire to see Christ exalted in culture? Do you have a heart for artists & want to see them grow to be more like Jesus? Do you believe in the mission of Poiema Visual Arts but feel ill-equipped to help? -- Let's start with prayer!
Falling Leaves: Changing Seasons Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our June art exhibit, “Falling Leaves: Changing Seasons." This art event is open to the general public. Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Weekend Workshop: Exploring Alcohol Ink Flowers
Join us for our October Weekend Workshop & learn about creating flowers with alcohol ink from Artist Member Pam Rogers Hilbert! Update: Class Now Full
Poiema Visual Arts' 5 Year Celebration
Poiema Visual Arts is turning 5 years old! Come celebrate with us! We will be gathering together for a night of fellowship, remembrance, & celebration! Join us in recalling God’s great faithfulness as we step forward in faith!
Art & Faith Study
Poiema Visual Arts strives to be a network of Christian Visual Artists who are continually growing in their craft and their walk with the Lord! That’s why we are excited to begin meeting on a monthly basis for an Art & Faith Study. Join us for Session 8!
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
First Monday Prayer Team
Do you desire to see Christ exalted in culture? Do you have a heart for artists & want to see them grow to be more like Jesus? Do you believe in the mission of Poiema Visual Arts but feel ill-equipped to help? -- Let's start with prayer!
Sketch It! Sunday 2025
Join Poiema Visual Arts on October 5, 2025 for Sketch It! Sunday! Sketch-It! Sunday occurs annually on the first Sunday in October. Individual congregations take part from the comfort of their own building, during their own service, and under the supervision of their own pastoral leadership team. However, while staying true to their own denominational flavors, they choose to partner with us by intentionally engaging visual learners in the act of taking their notes in pictures!
Auction Planning Meeting
The time has also come for us to begin preparing for our 5th Annual Benefit Auction. We will be holding a preparatory meeting for those who would like to be part of the planning and execution of this meaningful event.
LMC Resource Partner Expo
As a LMC Resource Partner Organization, Poiema Visual Arts will be present & have a display at this special event on September 26th from 5-7:00pm. If you are in the area, we invite you to visit, enjoy some ice cream, and chat with us!
Art & Faith Study
Poiema Visual Arts strives to be a network of Christian Visual Artists who are continually growing in their craft and their walk with the Lord! That’s why we are excited to begin meeting on a monthly basis for an Art & Faith Study. Join us for Session 7!
Gratz Fair Display
The Great Gratz Fair is a family tradition in Dauphin County and we are honored to be part of it this year! We are looking forward to setting up a display about our ministry and meeting new friends!
Magic & Wonder Fundraiser
Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater while supporting the ministry of Poiema Visual Arts!
Portraits of Everyday Saints Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our June art exhibit, “Portraits of Everyday Saints." This art event is open to the general public. Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
Art & Faith Study
Poiema Visual Arts strives to be a network of Christian Visual Artists who are continually growing in their craft and their walk with the Lord! That’s why we are excited to begin meeting on a monthly basis for an Art & Faith Study. Join us for Session 6!
Ice Cream & Create Member Event 2025
MEMBER EVENT: It’s time to get members together to enjoy a treat and make art!
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
Joy! Exhibit
Poiema Visual Arts & Life Spring Gallery invite you to the opening of our June art exhibit, "Joy!" Come enjoy the art, meet the artists, & fellowship over light refreshments.
First Monday Prayer Team
Do you desire to see Christ exalted in culture? Do you have a heart for artists & want to see them grow to be more like Jesus? Do you believe in the mission of Poiema Visual Arts but feel ill-equipped to help? -- Let's start with prayer!
Summer Art Surprise!
Join us this summer for our FREE 'Summer Art Surprise!' - a kid-focused art activity - at City Gate Ephrata! We invite you to pick up an art grab bag to take home with you or better yet, stay and create with our volunteers!
Pieces: Beauty In Brokenness
Save the date for Poiema Visual Arts’ 2025 Biennial Art Conference, “Pieces: Beauty In Brokenness!” This three-day conference will be held at Providence Presbyterian Church in York, Pennsylvania, and is a time when believing artists all across Pennsylvania and its surrounding states come together to connect and grow. Comprised of a plenary speaker, various educational breakout sessions, a vendor hall, and a preview of local arts attractions; the goal is to individually and communally grow to be the Christian-artist-whole-humans God intended us to be.
Art & Faith Study
Poiema Visual Arts strives to be a network of Christian Visual Artists who are continually growing in their craft and their walk with the Lord! That’s why we are excited to begin meeting on a monthly basis for an Art & Faith Study. Join us for Session 5!
Second Monday Members’ Open Studio
Stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes it helps to change locations or engage in creative conversation. That’s why we are offering our community of artists the opportunity to join us for our Members’ Open Studio on the Second Monday of each month!
First Monday Prayer Team
Do you desire to see Christ exalted in culture? Do you have a heart for artists & want to see them grow to be more like Jesus? Do you believe in the mission of Poiema Visual Arts but feel ill-equipped to help? -- Let's start with prayer!
Free to Serve
This July 4th, if your day of celebration allows for an extra time of service, we would love to invite you to serve beside us as we prepare for our next big ministry event!