First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Hanover on April 3

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Hanover, PA — Downtown Hanover will once again come alive with creativity on Friday, April 3, from 5:00–8:00 PM, as the First Friday Art Walk returns with a vibrant lineup of regional artists and participating businesses.

Organized and hosted by Little Fox Coffee & Books and proudly sponsored by Main Street Hanover, First Friday Art Walks are a monthly celebration of local art and community. On the first Friday of each month, downtown Hanover businesses transform into gallery spaces showcasing rotating artists and exhibits, inviting visitors to explore, connect, and enjoy an evening of art, culture, and small-town charm.
Launched in August 2025, the Art Walk was created to highlight local talent while encouraging residents and visitors to discover new favorite shops and gathering places. The event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required.
Visitors can download and print the Art Walk map and learn more at: https://mainstreethanover.org/1stfriday/
Participating Businesses & Artists Include:
  • Aldus Brewing featuring artist Nancy Starr, whose acrylic, oil, and watercolor works explore animals, people, and landscapes, inviting viewers to connect with nature through color and composition.
  • Fat Bat Brewery hosting Casey Gibbons, an artist, mother, and educator whose work reflects curiosity, play, and the influence of everyday life and family.
  • Hanover Area Arts Guild presenting their Annual Spring Show, featuring more than 100 new works from approximately 40 member artists across a variety of media.
  • Little Fox Coffee & Books showcasing Jazmine Gabriel, a Lancaster County artist known for bold, contemporary abstract paintings with graphic lines and geometric forms.
  • The Serpent’s Key featuring Ash, a southern York County artist whose mixed-media work explores identity, disability, and personal experience.
  • Sacred Heart Tattoo hosting Dirk Miller, an artist and musician whose surrealist collage and reimagined vintage pieces reflect his dynamic creative background.
  • Warehouse Gourmet showcasing gallery owner and artist Keith Stambaugh, presenting a collection of uniquely scaled canvases highlighting his modern painting techniques.
First Friday Art Walks offer a welcoming experience for all ages, whether you’re strolling downtown with a coffee, meeting artists in person, or exploring Hanover’s growing arts scene one stop at a time.
Businesses and artists are encouraged to participate.
For information on hosting or exhibiting in a future Art Walk, contact Kiki Page at Little Fox Coffee & Books at hello@littlefoxbooks.co
About Little Fox Coffee and 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.

First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Hanover on April 3