Art for All

Presenting arts from all around the world (and from just around the corner), the Ware Center for the Arts at Millersville University is a place for exceptional artists, education, and community.

NEW!

The 2026-2027 Season is Here

More than 50 opportunities to experience music, dance, theater, film, visual art, and more.

Featured Events

sandeep das raga rhythm and rasa

Health & Wellbeing

Sandeep Das

October 17 & 18

Join us for the launch of our Arts for Health & Wellbeing series with GRAMMY winner Sandeep Das. Take a workshop that explores the healing power of rhythm, or experience an intimate concert that immerses you in the restorative sounds of Indian classical music.

jeffrey gaines with meaghan farrell

Lancaster Loves

Jeffrey Gaines

October 23 • 7 pm

Celebrate the best of local music with two acclaimed singer-songwriters who have deep roots in the midstate. Jeffrey Gaines brings his soulful voice and decades-spanning catalog to the atrium stage, while local artist Meaghan Farrell adds inspired local flavor.

Experience the arts your way

The Ware Center is more than a performing arts center. It’s a hub for creativity, learning, and community. With 8 unique series to choose from and some of the most diverse programming around, experience the arts in a way that works uniquely for you. 

Building Community

We're on a mission to bring the arts to everyone in this vibrant community.

Arts for Everyone

We believe everyone should be able to experience and participate in the arts. Explore accessibility services and resources at the Ware.

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About the Ware

Discover the people, spaces, and programs that make the Ware Center a home for creativity, learning, and community.

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Our Mission

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values, and our commitment to creating meaningful arts experiences for all.

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Support the Arts

Giving to the Ware Center helps us bring exceptional arts experiences, education, and community programs to Lancaster.

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