Artist & Makers
Find your creative home at the Hoyt! Our center is built for hands-on exploration, offering a versatile space for musicians to practice and artists to get their hands dirty.
Here, you can build community with fellow artists in our region and find resources to support your work. Explore exhibition opportunities, learn new techniques in an artmaking class, or join our Studio Access program to practice on your own. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting out, there’s a place for you at the Hoyt.
Introduce Your Work to New Audiences
Call for Artists
Become a Member
Join us as a member to unlock class discounts and exclusives! Enhance any level of membership with benefits designed especially for artists, including the opportunity to participate in our Members Only Exhibition, discounted entry fees for annual calls and competitions, and a dedicated page in our online artist directory.
Studio Access
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, our Studio Access program offers members the space and tools needed to practice on your own. As a member, you can enjoy year-round use of our fully equipped ceramics and stained glass studios during dedicated studio hours.
Get inspired
Fuel your creativity with a visit to our galleries. Rotating every 8–12 weeks, our exhibitions showcase a dynamic range of artistic genres, expressions, and themes. Discover inspiring work by regional artists and experience national touring exhibitions that transcend culture and time. Admission is always free, so stop by and explore during open hours or connect with other creatives at a reception, gallery talk, or networking event.
Learn Something New
Connect with the creative community, try your hand at something new, or build on a favorite skill with classes and workshops at the Hoyt. Explore drawing, painting, ceramics, stained glass, music, and more.
Public Art Program
The Hoyt is expanding opportunities for public art throughout Lawrence County!
We believe art belongs everywhere - not just inside museums and galleries. Our Public Art Program helps bring creative, community-centered projects to parks, downtowns, neighborhoods, and other public spaces, making art more accessible while celebrating the unique character of the places we call home.
Whether you're a municipality, nonprofit organization, artist, or volunteer, we invite you to help us create vibrant public spaces that inspire connection, creativity, and community pride.
Public Art Project Support
The Hoyt partners with nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, to develop and install public art projects in publicly accessible spaces.
Our goal is to make public art projects more achievable by providing both expertise and financial support. Assistance may include:
- Project planning and budget development
- Guidance in developing the artistic vision
- Drafting and issuing artist Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Templates for artist contracts and press releases
- Financial support for eligible projects
The Hoyt may provide funding for up to 50% of total project costs, with awards of up to $10,000.00. Matching funds are required. Funding is awarded directly to the applicant organization upon successful completion of the project.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations and municipalities located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Link to site application.
Calling Public Artists
The Hoyt is building a roster of artists interested in creating public art throughout Lawrence County.Artists with experience in murals, sculpture, mosaics, installations, and other forms of public art are encouraged to submit a résumé and portfolio. This roster helps connect artists with organizations seeking qualified partners for future public art projects.
Whether you're an established public artist or looking to expand your portfolio, we'd love to hear from you. Link to artist application
Volunteer with Public Art
The Hoyt also maintains our existing public art installations, including our annual street murals, and we're always looking for volunteers to lend a hand.
Volunteering is a great way to support the arts, learn about public art projects, and gain valuable hands-on experience. For emerging artists, it's an excellent opportunity to build skills, contribute to meaningful community projects, and strengthen a professional résumé while working alongside experienced artists and volunteers. Link to volunteer page