A new chapter for the arts in Lancaster
Join us as we celebrate our 15th anniversary season! With a diverse lineup of exceptional arts experiences from around the globe, and a platform to showcase the talents of our incredible Lancaster community, we promise you this will be a season to remember.
Featured events
SOLD OUT - Béla Fleck
October 3 • 7:30 pm • $32/25
18-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck joins with acclaimed harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez for an innovative and dynamic fusion of sounds. This show is now sold out.
Guided Photo Walk
September 20 • 9 pm • $35
Join Lancaster photographer Caleb Bornman for a Guided Photo Walk that transforms how you see the world through your lens. Explore downtown Lancaster and discover how photography captures the soul of our urban landscape.
Fun with Banjos
October 3 • 6 pm • Free
Bring your banjo or other fine-stringed instrument and have some fun learning the “art of the jam” with the Susquehanna Folk Music Society. Don’t play an instrument? Enjoy this chance to listen to folk music at its most fun.
Check out our full schedule to see more of what’s coming to the Ware Center!
Our Sponsors
Our Mission
The Ware Center for the Arts is the home of Millersville University‘s Office of Visual & Performing Arts. Our mission is to provide access to exceptional artists and educational experiences through the presentation of inclusionary cross-cultural performances, visual arts, films, special events, faculty and student activities, and youth and community outreach programs. Our programming is committed to celebrating the diverse people in our region, amplifying every voice, and using arts and arts education as a vehicle for understanding, connection, and community-building.