A fun night in support of conservation AND a public art exhibit!
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Call for Artists!
Support from the local art community has been the heart of this annual winter event for more than 25 years. Generous painters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, potters, quilters, and more have donated gorgeous work for our auction, much of it inspired by local landscapes.
To show our support in return, a gallery exhibit at 3 Dots Downtown will feature the donated artwork on display for all to see for 6 weeks before the event.
We are also featuring a call for submissions to be our featured art for the event! In past years, we've used selected works as part of our invitation for Art & Chocolate, and we're continuing that tradition — adding in a special selection process in partnership with local art community leaders.
Our featured art contest is now closed, but we are still accepting art for the gallery show and auction!
Please submit your work and information at the link below and drop off your artwork at:
ClearWater Conservancy
2555 N. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16803
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Our 2022 invitation featured this Great Horned Owl pastel by Stephanie Koller
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Tickets are NOT required to attend the event on Feb. 7.
Art & Chocolate is free and open to all!
Optional Super Sweet tickets are available for those wishing to take home a box of treats donated by generous local bakeries and restaurants, while supplies last.
The online auction will run from Jan. 17 through Feb. 8 at noon.
All winners need to claim items by April 1. We will host pickup hours at the ClearWater offices at 2555 N. Atherton St. starting Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1-4 p.m. After that, winners may stop by during office hours 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
About Art & Chocolate
ClearWater Conservancy’s 26th annual Art & Chocolate fundraiser was held Friday, February 2, 2024 at 3 Dots Downtown in State College. This signature winter event is a wonderful evening filled with friends, fun and chocolate! A key fundraiser for our organization since 1999, this event brings together local artists and local restaurants to support the conservation of open space in our community.
In 2021, the Art & Chocolate gala was re-envisioned as a more inclusive open house celebrating the diversity of artistic talent in our region. We are excited to continue this new format with a gallery exhibit featuring the work of local artists who have donated pieces to be sold in our online auction.
A fun night in support of conservation AND a public art exhibit!
Photos from Art & Chocolate 2024
Thank you!
Thank you to the many local artists, restaurants, businesses, and individuals who donated items and made it possible to raise more than $31,000 for ClearWater Conservancy at the 2024 Art & Chocolate fundraising event!
Whether you participated in the auction, purchased a box of sweet treats, or visited the 3 Dots Downtown gallery, your support of ClearWater makes it possible to protect and conserve our region's woods, water, and wildlife, year after year.
If you weren't able to participate and would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to ClearWater Conservancy, please consider a one-time or monthly online donation!
Thank you!
Special thanks to the artists, restaurants, bakeries, sponsors, and makers who made this year's success possible!
Platinum Sponsors
PNC Bank
RBC Wealth Management
Gold Sponsors
Urish Popeck & Co.
First National Bank
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Nittany Entertainment
ORGANIC Climbing
Nittany Mountain Works
Silver Sponsors
Centre Daily Times
Foxdale Village Retirement Community
Investment Research Partners
Kish Bank
M&T Bank
McQuaide Blasko Attorneys At Law
Nestlerode & Loy Investment Advisors
Northwest Savings Bank
Penn State Office of Government and Community Relations
Bronze Sponsors
AmeriServ Bank
First Citizens Community Bank
Epic Settlement Grou
RE/MAX Centre Realty - Tom Cali, Tracy Barter & Nicole Hoover
Ritchie Veterinary Hospital
The Mazza Law Group, P.C.
Artists
Allison Albinski
Amy Frank
Bob Carline
Brenda Horner
Christine Smith
Christine Stangel
Cynthia Nixon
Dan Trew
Dave Decapria
Denise Wagner
Edgar I. Farmer
Elizabeth Crisfield
Emily Decker
Glenn Johnson
Grace Pilato
Hannah A. Matangos
Hannah Inglesby
Howie Shultz
Jan Dillon
Jeff Mathison
Jen Anderson
Constance Wicklund Gildea
Jennifer Tucker & Gerald Lang
Jennifer Shuey
Katherine Haar
Keith Clark
Kyle Peck
Lisa Harpster
Maria Barton
Melanie Rosenberger
Paulette L. Berner
Roxanne Naydan
R Thomas Berner
Sandi Garris
Sarah Zappe
Stephanie Koller
Sue Lacy
Terry Melton
Karen Zwigart
Bakeries and Restaurants
Allen Street Grill
Antifragile Brewing
Brazilian Munchies
Chew Chew Bun
Gourmet Girl
Koo-Weh Nana
RE Farm Cafe
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
University Wine Company
Central PA Tasting Trail
Central Reservation
Crumbkowski
Delectable Delights
Duffy's Tavern
Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks
Gemelli Bakers
Marie Lane Bakery
Moody Culture Kombucha
Mount Nittany Health
Pine Grove Hall
State High Culinary Arts
Taproot Kitchen
The Cakeshop by Tati
The Tavern
The Village at Penn State
Businesses and Individuals
Ace Hardware of State College
Andy Ellis
Anna Engels
Appalachian Outdoors
Arcadian Consignment
Bees Knees Coffee
Bellefonte Art Museum
Bellwether Brooms
Boal City Brewing
Board & Brush
Briel Beaty
Cafe Lemont
Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
Confer's Jewelers
DelGrosso's Park & Laguna Splash
Dennison Press
Donnan Stoicovy
Downtown State College Improvement District
Ebun Crochets
Elite Spray Tanning
Fasta & Ravioli Co.
Fun Fore All
Happy Valley Improv
Harpers
Heinz History Center
Hershey Gardens
James and Denise Lanning
Joanna Taylor
Kitchen Kaboodle
Kristin Ziegler
Lauren Steinberg
Longwood Gardens
Lynne Echard
Mark Johnson
Mary and Kevin Abbott
Maryann Frazier
Mary Ellen Litzinger
My Beyond Looks
National Aviary
Nicky's Notions
Nittany Valley Chiropractic
N. Scott Parkhill
Penns Woods Winery
Petal Joy Press
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Purple Lizard Maps
Rediscover State College
Sara Bresler
Sauly Boys
Signature Engraving
Simply Health Rx
Smith + Front
Standing Stone Coffee Company
Stitch Your Art Out
Super Duper Cafe
The Arboretum at Penn State
The Makery
The Rivet at Discovery Space
The Village Eatinghouse
Wegmans
Weis Markets
Wiscoy for Animals
Event Space and Decor
3 Dots Downtown
Kayley Gaines
2024 Art & Chocolate Committee
Committee Chair: Lauren Rodgers
Committee Members: Maggie Anderson, Sue Kertis, Terry Melton, Sandy Miller, Rhonda Rumbaugh, Kristin Ziegler
Volunteers: Danielle Bittner, Scot Chambers, Linda Eck, Mardi Frye, Luke Marcinko, Matt Marshall, Benjamin Martin, Kevin McGarry, Terry Melton, Carla Rossi, Allison Sherrick, Rocky Sinibaldi, Rose Stover, Neil Sullivan, Laura Van Velsor, Emmett Vorisek, Matt Weiss