Call for Artists & Downtown Businesses: First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Hanover

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Hanover, PA — Downtown Hanover is inviting local artists and businesses to be part of a vibrant monthly arts experience through the First Friday Art Walks, a free community event celebrating creativity, small businesses, and local talent.

Held on the first Friday of every month from 5:00–8:00 PM, participating downtown businesses transform into pop-up gallery spaces, showcasing rotating works by regional artists. Visitors are encouraged to stroll downtown, meet artists, discover new shops, and enjoy Hanover’s growing arts scene.
The Art Walks were launched in August 2025 by Little Fox Coffee & Books to bring a fresh, creative energy to downtown Hanover. The series is proudly sponsored by Main Street Hanover and continues to grow each month with new artists and locations.
Call for Artists
Local and regional artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply to be featured during upcoming Art Walks. Artists will be paired with participating downtown businesses to display their work for the evening—and in many cases, for the entire month.
Artists can apply using the online form:
https://forms.gle/xpkQLeNerhYNNLAe7
Call for Downtown Businesses
Downtown businesses are also invited to participate by hosting an artist during the Art Walks. Hosting provides increased foot traffic, community engagement, and the opportunity to support local creatives.
Event Details
First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Hanover
Various Downtown Businesses
First Friday of every month (next Art Walk: February 7)
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
Cost: Free and open to the public
Businesses and artists interested in participating or learning more should contact Kiki Page at Little Fox Coffee & Books at hello@littlefoxbooks.co. 
Whether you’re an artist looking to share your work, a business hoping to host, or a visitor ready to explore downtown, First Friday Art Walks offer a welcoming evening of art, culture, and community in the heart of Hanover.
About Little Fox Coffee & Books
Set in a 1847 church, Little Fox Coffee & Books is a cozy bookshop that offers espresso drinks, matcha, and teas with housemade syrups. Add a gluten-free waffle, a vegan toastie, or a local sourdough chocolate chip bagel. Browse a curated collection of new releases with a focus on BIPOC and queer books or go treasure hunting through our used books in the loft. Open late Wednesday through Saturday, check the calendar for their community-driven events and book clubs!
 
About Main Street Hanover
 
The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.
 
Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover.

Call for Artists & Downtown Businesses: First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Hanover