The Adams County Arts Council is proud to announce The People Project 2024: At Home in Adams County, which includes a storytelling and performance in the Majestic Theater’s Cinema One; creation of public art, which will be unveiled at the October 19 event and then displayed on the façade of ACAC’s Arts Education Center; and an exhibition of art created by local artists in ACAC’s Reception Hall for the month of November. The performance event will feature storytellers, dancers, artists, and musicians sharing their contributions on this year’s theme, “At Home in Adams County.” In partnership with SCCAP’s @Home Adams County program, the Project aims to share a variety of experiences from a diverse group of Adams County residents through stories, music, dance, and visual art on what “home” means to them.  

Participants and attendants of the 2022 People Project may remember the collaborative stained-glass piece created throughout the year at multiple events by more than 150 members of our community. For 2024, ACAC is thrilled to have contracted with mural artist and Littlestown native Sarah Jacobs to coordinate, conceptualize, and create five large panels that will adorn the façade of the Arts Education Center following the performance event on October 19 and remain on display throughout 2025. Sarah will spend the summer interviewing project participants, community members, and community groups including LIU summer students and senior centers to incorporate their stories, ideas, and brushstrokes into the finished panels.  

To date, eight storytellers are confirmed to participate in the October 19 event as well as three dancers/dance groups and two musicians. Space is still available for musicians or storytellers who would like to be part of the event. Those interested in sharing a story or performing at the event should reach out to Lisa Cadigan at [email protected] by July 19. Visual artists who are interested in displaying and/or selling their art in the November exhibition or groups who would like to be included in the five-panel community painting with Sarah Jacobs should contact Kylie Stone at [email protected] for more information.  

To make the performance and storytelling event accessible to all, tickets prices are “pay-what-you-can” with options starting at $5 at www.majesticgettysburg.org. If anyone who would like to attend is unable to purchase a ticket, please contact ACAC by phone at (717) 334-5006 or stop in at the Arts Education Center at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. For more information, visit www.adamsarts.org.