First Friday Art Walk in Hanover: Local Businesses Celebrating Local Artists in Downtown Hanover

Hanover, PA – Little Fox Coffee & Books is proud to announce the launch of the Downtown Hanover First Friday Art Walk, a new monthly event celebrating the rich artistic talent of the Hanover area. The inaugural walk will take place Friday, August 1st, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in downtown Hanover, and will continue on the first Friday of every month. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to explore downtown businesses transformed into gallery spaces, meet artists, and enjoy a vibrant evening of culture and connection.

The Art Walk is being organized by Little Fox Coffee & Books, who wanted to bring something new and meaningful to the area. “We are so excited to connect with other local art lovers and to bring more culture to the downtown arts area, as well as give more platforms and opportunities for our local artists to share their work with the community,” says Kiki Page, co-owner of Little Fox. “This is about building a creative, welcoming space for everyone. The hope is to build momentum each month, eventually turning First Fridays into a beloved Hanover tradition. We hope to help downtown Hanover feel a little more and more like the small town of Stars Hollow where you can stroll downtown with a coffee and enjoy the quaintness of the downtown shops and spaces.”

The first walk will feature five downtown stops with a wide array of artistic experiences. Little Fox Coffee & Books (125 Broadway) will be showing the work of Danielle Redden, a Hanover-based multi-disciplinary artist and art historian whose work spans printmaking, painting, and handcrafted gourd lamps. The Hanover Area Arts Guild (32 Carlisle Street) will host a “Meet the Artist” event with painter of primitives Tim Gasper, alongside an “Artist Attic” fundraiser where guests can take home member-contributed art in exchange for donations to scholarships or classroom materials. The Gallery at The Old Post Office (141 Broadway) will present a group exhibition on the theme of “sustenance,” featuring regional artists such as Dixie Brillhart, Matt Sheaffer, and Margaret Ramage. Additionally, The Serpent’s Key (28 Carlisle Street) will feature work by local artist Kayla Medina.

This monthly series aims to grow into a cornerstone of Hanover’s cultural scene, with a rotating lineup of artists and participating venues each month. Businesses interested in joining as future hosts, and artists looking for a platform to share their work, are encouraged to reach out directly to the Little Fox Coffee & Books or the participating businesses.