The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council is a volunteer organization located in Hollidaysburg, PA, affiliated with the Borough of Hollidaysburg, celebrating 27 years.
The goal of the Council is to enrich the Hollidaysburg area with arts & music through events, camps, concerts & more. With the belief that everyone, no matter what the age, should have the opportunity to hear a concert, and explore their creative side.
Preliminary ideas were exchanged to create an Arts Council at a meeting in October of 1998, and soon a town meeting was called to seek community input. The meeting space quickly filled with local residents. The group expressed thoughts and ideas about the Council’s future and its benefit to the town of Hollidaysburg.
All agreed it was a concept that should move forward. This vote of confidence gave the Council a great start in becoming a valued community asset, which it remains today.
The Art Council’s initial funding came through grants from the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Borough of Hollidaysburg, along with financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
With a Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance grant, a public art project invited artists of all ages to participate in a mural depicting Blair County’s towns. With two very talented artists, Deb Bunnel & Kathy Gassler, creating a design for the Blair County District Magistrate Building on 301 Union Street, the mural was completed three months later and received special recognition from the Blair County Historical Society.
The Council offers a variety of programs to the public, including annual summer Kids Art Camps and the Music In The Burg, as well as participating in Hollidaysburg’s Borough events (Winterfest & Pumpkinfest), and Blossom in the Burg.
This amazing collaborative community effort now plays a vital part in enriching lives not only in Hollidaysburg but throughout Blair County as well.
Summer 2026 Lineup
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Art Camp
Art Camp 2026 will be held June 8-11th for ages 6-9.
Theme: Art Around the World.
Application: https://bit.ly/4kFDpXy
Deadline is May 15th.
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Music in The Burg: DD & The Pub Crawlers
Known for their high-energy performances, this band delivers crowd-favorite hits across a wide range of genres, including Motown, swing, funk, jazz, and classic rock.
Sun, May 17th 6:00pm
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Music in The Burg: The Band OZ
This dynamic band brings a unique blend of blues, jazz, rock, and soul, performing a mix of well-known hits and original music that keeps audiences entertained from start to finish.
Sun, June 28th 6:00pm
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Music in The Burg: Altoona Symphony Orchestra
Celebrating its 97th year – the ASO is known for its rich history and diverse performances, blending classical masterpieces with popular favorites.
Sat, Aug 15th 6:00pm
Have an idea for a future concert for 2027 lineup? Let us know at info@hollidaysburgareaartscouncil.com
Public Recognition
We are very proud to be recognized by so many groups and organizations in the State and in the local art community!
- Blair County Historical Society “Art in Public Places” Mural
- Hollidaysburg Area Education Association
- Hollidaysburg Alumni Association
- Pennsylvania Council of the Arts – Outstanding Community Service to the Arts by a volunteer organization
- Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance
- Blair County Arts Foundation – 2011 Inductee to the Arts Hall of Fame
Past Events
Music In The Burg Lineups
- United States Navy Band Commodores – from the Washington DC area
- Barbara Blue – Queen of Beale Street, from Memphis, TN
- Phil Solomon Steelpan Company, from Pittsburgh, PA
- Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Altoona, PA
- Mama Corn, Hollidaysburg, PA
- Stormy, Altoona, PA
- Cresson Brothers Band, Cresson, PA
- It Was 51 Years Ago Today! – Sgt Pepper’s Tribute Celebrating The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Sea Fare
- The Band OZ
- Coal Aly
- DD & The Pub Crawlers
- Matt Otis & The Sound
- Altoona Brass Collective
- Altoona Youth Orchestra
- Stephanie & The Wild Hearts
- PennSOULvanians
- Uptown Jazz
- Rosie And The Jammers
- Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats
- Midlife Cowboys Band
- Irish Pretenders
- and more!
Annual Kids Art Camp
Adults Workshops
- Batik Workshop
- Japanese Brush Painting: The Calm Before The Storm
- Painting Workshop
- Plein Air: Community Creativity
- Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Glass Art
- A Stained Glass Christmas
- “Zentangles: Sophisticated Doodles”
Mural Restoration
Downtown Hollidaysburg Art Walk
Music Sponsorship for Allegheny Street Cruise and PumpkinFest
US Navy Band Commodores
The arts begin at home and in our schools — they help shape the future of our community and the cultural enrichment of our society.
Support Us
We accept new members throughout the year. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Hollidaysburg Borough building at 401 Blair Street Hollidaysburg, PA, except during the summer and in December.
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Your generosity makes our work possible. Our annual “Music in the Burg” free summer concert series and Kids Art Camps scholarships are made possible by donations from those in the community.
Check payable to the Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council at 530 Walnut Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.