The amazing work of Harrisburg Artist Amie Bantz will be on display at Waldo's May 1st-31st!

On First Friday, May 6th from 6-8pm Waldo's is pleased to host a reception for the community to connect with Amie, and experience her work. Mark your calendar!

Amie Bantz is a Baltimore-born, Midwest-and-New-England-raised, current Harrisburg resident and artist. Bantz received her Bachelors in Art Education and Masters in Arts Management and works full-time as an artist out of her home and studio at the Millworks. Prior to full-time artmaking, Bantz worked under the PA Council on the Arts as the Director of Access to the Creative Sector and formerly taught as an Art and AP Art History educator at Carlisle High School. Her background in education fosters a desire to make art accessible to everyone as she creates work that incorporates themes or images that encourage connection. Bantz often explores identity, place, and her Korean-American ethnicity through her work – taking everyday objects or scenes and transforming them, thereby forcing viewers to experience something in a new way. Her goal is rather simple: create joy through art. Educate through art. Make images that make people smile. Or remember something wonderful. Or chuckle a little. It isn’t always necessary to have a grand emotive response to her work. Viewers should just naturally feel a little lighter – as if the work has come off the wall, canvas or paper and given the viewer a little pat on the back.