ignite! a WheatonGather continues a time-honored tradition of championing the Glass Studio programs, including the Creative Glass Fellowship Program and Emanation Residencies, with a focus on the creative spark that fuels artistic vitality. This premier event is a day of exploration, experimentation, and fellowship. Event programming will include an artist panel moderated by Emanation 2019 curator Julie Courtney, studio demonstrations with visiting artists, an onsite and online Silent Auction, museum tours highlighted by the Emanation 2019 exhibit, and a special exhibit mounted in The Gallery of Fine Craft. Evening activities include a special Emanation 2019 Artist Reception and Fundraising Dinner, both catered by Feast Your Eyes.

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Experience an afternoon of ceremonies, music, and dances associated with East Asian traditional weddings!

Stage performances will capture various moments of wedding practices from Cambodia, China, Vietnam, and Tibet. Other performances will present abbreviated versions of several wedding ceremonies, such as Indonesian and Filipino wedding traditions. All performances include music and dance to accompany the various ritual practices.

A special installation will be created to showcase the Japanese wedding tradition of “one thousand cranes.”

Admission is FREE, part of “Family Days! Presented by PNC Arts Alive!”

Join us for FANTASY FAIRE, a family-friendly festival of medieval folklife & fun on Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Strolling costumed characters, portraying historical and mythical figures, interact with each other and visitors throughout WheatonArts both days. Enjoy a variety of live performances, storytellers, dancing, drumming and sword demonstrations. Experience the obstacle course, pirate games, scavenger hunt, and test your archery skills!

The event is free with General Admission to WheatonArts! Produced in partnership with Mystic Realms.

Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Summer Antique & Food Market at WheatonArts is an indoor/outdoor event featuring over 50 antique dealers from the Tri-State area. Attendees can explore a wide selection of ceramics, glass, jewelry, memorabilia, furniture, and accessories throughout our grounds and Event Center. Spend the day with us and enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds from your choice of a variety of local food vendors and farm market proprietors.

Discounted admission of $5 per person allows access to the Summer Antique  & Food Market, as well as the entire WheatonArts campus!

More information coming soon!

Sunday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WheatonArts, in association with the Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade, presents the 39th annual Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade Muster and Firefighters Family Day. This FREE admission, outdoor event features over 80 antique fire trucks from the Mid-Atlantic States on display throughout our grounds.

Show highlights include a firefighter training and skills competition, a water barrel fight, a bucket brigade, and firefighting demonstrations. Visitors can also enjoy an antique fire apparatus flea market and refreshments for sale from local food vendors.

FREE admission, part of “Family Days! Presented by PNC Arts Alive!”

PAWS for Art at WheatonArts is an annual, FREE admission event celebrating our four-legged friends and their owners. Hosted in partnership with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, this outdoor event includes the Wheaton Barks Dog Show, animal & family-friendly activities, local non-profit animal rescue organizations, and much more!