Gallery 50 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, will host an opening reception for its new exhibition “Here Comes the Sun” on Friday, May 8, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The show features 11 local artists—Jonathan Frazier, Robyn Jacobs, Sarah Maclay, Pat McCleary, Mary Moores, Judy Pyle, Jayne Shord, Anne St. John, Lindsay Tozier-School, Anita Williams, and Marti Yeager (also the gallery’s curator)—with works in oil, acrylic, pastel, photography, watercolor, and enamel on copper. The evening includes free refreshments, live music from Sons of Pitches, and the unveiling of a new mural by California-based artist Nigel Sussman, whose large-scale, hand-drawn murals feature fantasy architecture and imaginary machines.
The exhibition matters because it marks a seasonal shift for the community, celebrating the arrival of spring and summer through sun-themed artwork while also spotlighting the region’s creative talent. The mural unveiling adds a permanent public art element to the downtown area, and the gallery’s online shop extends access beyond local visitors. As a project of the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro, the event underscores the role of small-town arts organizations in fostering cultural engagement and supporting local artists.