On June 9, the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, opened its summer membership art show. The exhibit features a variety of artworks by the organization's members, and it will remain on display in the LCAA's Kauffman Gallery until Thursday, July 11.

Each of LCAA's membership shows incorporate multiple new themes each year, and featured artists submit their work in the professional or non-professional categories. Each entrant is eligible to receive one award per show, and the award recipients are selected by a panel of judges comprising professional artists such as gallery owners, art professors and accomplished painters. A new panel of judges is selected for each show.

A second exhibit titled "The Four Seasons" is currently on display in the Steinmetz Gallery. The show was opened to any local artist above the age of 15, and submissions include drawings, paintings, photography, fine crafts and many other mediums. Each entry focuses on a fall, spring, summer or winter theme, and the exhibit will remain open until July 11. "We like to choose a theme that incorporates a broad subject matter to allow a wide range of interpretations by artists," said Patricia Keller of Landisville, a member of LCAA and exhibit coordinator. Although LCAA is based in Strasburg, its members hail from communities across Lancaster County.

"The Four Seasons" exhibit doubles as a fundraiser for LCAA. Each highlighted artist donated his or her work to be featured in the show, and the proceeds of art sales will support LCAA's many programs and community art events.

For the second year, LCAA will hold the Summer Sketchbook Challenge, which is open to both members and nonmembers. Participants will receive a sketchbook to populate with drawings throughout the summer, and the completed books will be displayed in a judged exhibit at the end of the season. Awards will be given out in multiple professional and non-professional categories.

LCAA will host artist Dan Graziano for a painting workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15. Graziano will explore various painting techniques and discuss various creative approaches for making art.

For more information on LCAA's upcoming exhibits and classes, visit http://www.lcaaonline.org.