{"id":140146,"date":"2025-02-04T23:21:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T04:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140146"},"modified":"2025-02-04T23:21:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T04:21:34","slug":"gotart-returns-feb-21-with-new-location-and-more-art-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140146","title":{"rendered":"GotArt! Returns Feb. 21 with New Location and More Art Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-140148 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/word-image-140146-1-300x58.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/word-image-140146-1-300x58.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/word-image-140146-1-1024x197.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/word-image-140146-1-768x147.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/word-image-140146-1-1536x295.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/word-image-140146-1-2048x393.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Art Showcase &amp; Fundraiser Benefitting Lehigh Art Alliance and Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites Moves to JuxtaHub in Emmaus for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BETHLEHEM, Pa. (February 4, 2025)<\/strong>\u2014The popular GotArt! art showcase and fundraiser presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighartalliance.org\/\">Lehigh Art Alliance (LAA<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/\">Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites (HBMS)<\/a> continues to grow in size and scope, moving to a new location and showcasing more artwork than ever this year.<\/p>\n<p>A fundraiser for LAA and HBMS, GotArt! will be the first-ever event at the new JuxtaHub, 375 S. 10<sup>th<\/sup> St., in Emmaus. The event will take place Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m., and showcase 90 works of art in honor of LAA\u2019s 90<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary. Last year, GotArt! featured 65 pieces, with the event at the Luckenbach Mill in Bethlehem selling out in advance. Tickets for the event, which include one piece of art and admission for two people, are $150 and are on sale now at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/\">historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-columns-3 su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-slides-style-photo su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-center\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":true,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":3000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":false,\"selectedAttraction\":0.007000000000000000145716771982051795930601656436920166015625,\"friction\":0.25}' id=\"su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-Kozero_Roses-and-Checkerboard_Mosaic.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"Barbara Kozero - 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Sweet Dream Mixed Media<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"Elena Shackleton - Wintering Over Watercolor\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor-1188x1536.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Elena-Shackleton_Wintering-Over_Watercolor-300x388.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><span>Elena Shackleton - Wintering Over Watercolor<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"David Smith - Red Murrine Bowl  Glass\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass-1016x1024.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass-300x303.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/David-Smith_Red-Murrine-Bowl_-Glass-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span>David Smith - Red Murrine Bowl  Glass<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0_script){su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69f6767350ae0_script);}<\/script>\n<p>\u201cArtists have made up a large part of Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites\u2019 support over the years, and art is an important part of Bethlehem\u2019s history, as reflected in our museum collections, which include artwork that dates back to the early Moravians,\u201d said HBMS Vice President and Managing Director Lindsey Jancay. \u201cThe GotArt! event is significant because not only is it a fundraiser for both of our organizations, it also shines the spotlight on our incredibly talented local artists and the vibrant arts community here in the Lehigh Valley. We greatly appreciate the support of Lehigh Art Alliance in co-presenting this event every year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During GotArt!, everyone who purchases a ticket to the event is guaranteed to leave with a piece of art valued at $300 or more. Artwork includes paintings, drawings, collages, ceramics and sculptures. All works of art are donated by Lehigh Art Alliance member artists and other artists throughout the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLehigh Art Alliance has enriched the Lehigh Valley community by providing fine art exhibitions and educational opportunities for 90 years,\u201d said Lehigh Art Alliance President Elena Shackleton. \u201cOur partnership with Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites over the years has been integral to both organizations\u2019 commitment to promoting the visual and decorative arts. Our artists recognize the value of this partnership and generously donate their work each year for this event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Doors for GotArt! open at 5 p.m. on Feb. 21, with the drawing kicking off at 6 p.m. The evening will also include light bites and refreshments. A special preview of the works for all ticketholders and anyone interested in purchasing a ticket is set for Feb. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at JuxtaHub.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS &amp; SITES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites (HBMS) is a nonprofit institution that brings to life three centuries of American history. HBMS tells the story of a small town of great influence, home to some of our nation\u2019s earliest settlers, America\u2019s first municipal water pumping system and one of the world\u2019s greatest industrial companies. HBMS is located in eastern Pennsylvania, only a one-hour drive north of Philadelphia and two hours west of New York City. The nonprofit is a partner in Moravian Church Settlements-Bethlehem, the United States\u2019 26th World Heritage Site; an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution; and part of Historic Moravian Bethlehem, which is a National Historic Landmark District. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/\">historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAmiee Goldy<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialTmarketing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.socialTmarketing.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Art Showcase &amp; Fundraiser Benefitting Lehigh Art Alliance and Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites Moves to JuxtaHub in Emmaus for 2025. BETHLEHEM, Pa. 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