Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) will present "Zammesei: Bringing the Lancaster Community Together Through the Arts," an exhibition featuring recent works by the college's Center for Creative Exploration students and members of the Garden Spot Village community, curated by Aidan Thackray, Class of 2022. The exhibition is available for public viewing at https://pcad.edu/exhibits_beyond/.

All featured artworks were created by students and faculty of the Center for Creative Exploration at PCA&D. In early 2021, residents of the Garden Spot Village community were invited to participate in a series of online workshops focusing on watercolor, collage, Notan design, poetry, and automatic drawing. Across a variety of media, this exhibit unites the residents of Garden Spot Village and the PCA&D community in creativity during a time of uncertainty and isolation. "Zammesei" is a celebration of art's intrinsic ability to bring people together.

Artists include Hannah Bost, Lindsey Cammauf, Matt Chapman, Erin Dorney, Donna Felton, Noelle Fortna, Eva Gallagher, Bertha Hawk, Evelyn Hershey, Le Hinton, Angie Hohenadel, Doreen Jacoby, Michael Kelchner, Lia Lindemuth, Nichole Madonna, Connie McKane, Donna Milton, Joann Monk, and Barbara Strasko.

Originally from Slatington, Thackray works as a life enrichment aide at a local senior living facility on the weekends while pursuing her college education. She is also an active member of CORE Gallery, the student-run exhibition space, and engages in special projects for the Main Gallery at PCA&D. As curator of "Zammesei: Bringing the Lancaster Community Together Through the Arts," Thackray merged her love for education, the community, and gallery work.