Upcoming Events
Allied Artists of Johnstown Fall Exhibition
Visit the Bottle Works AmeriServ Activities Center for the Allied Artists of Johnstown’s Fall Exhibition!
I have 3 pieces in this show, alongside the other talented members of the Allied Artists organization!
The Allied Artists of Johnstown are made up of nearly eighty talented artists from throughout the region, each bringing their own unique skills to each and every exhibition.
The Fall Exhibition will feature work from many of the AAJ members, and their work will encompass a wide variety of mediums and subject matter.
Somerset County Artist Association 36th Annual Juried Art Competition
Check out the SCAA 36th Annual Juried Art Competition!
I have 3 pieces in this show, alongside the 39 other pieces on display made by artists residing in Somerset County, PA.
Holiday Linocut Printmaking Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
What to Expect: Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and carve your very own linoleum block! I’ll provide the block, carving tools, and everything necessary to print your hand carved design. Bring along some ideas to create your own unique artwork!
In this class, we’ll focus on carving your block to make a fun holiday design that you can take home and use to print your own unique and personalized Christmas cards! One block can be used again and again, so you can make as many cards as you need, or use your stamp to make personalized holiday menus or whatever else you’d like to deck the halls! At home, all you will need is an ink pad or printmaking ink, and some paper, clothing, or whatever surface you'd like to adorn with your stamp!
Fall Linocut Print Workshop
Get ready for a unique print making experience!
"Hi! I’m Casey, a local artist passionate about creating handmade art. I’m a former biologist turned artist and the owner of Samaran Selkie, my small art business dedicated to exploring the beauty of nature through creative expression. My work is inspired by my deep love for the natural world, and I enjoy sharing that passion through painting, printmaking, clay creations, and jewelry making. I have showcased my artwork at several local galleries including Laurel Arts, Bottle Works, and had my own solo art show at Composition Art and Wine. I’m excited to welcome you to this workshop and help you create your own printable design!”
What to Expect: Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and carve your very own linoleum block! I’ll provide the block, carving tools, and everything necessary to print your hand carved design. You can follow along with my guided demonstration or create your own unique artwork. When our session is complete, you will have your very own personalized block (or stamp) for printing that you can use again and again at home: all you will need is an ink pad or printmaking ink, and some paper or clothing that you'd like to adorn with your stamp!
Necklace Pendant Painting Workshop
You are invited to a one-of-a-kind workshop!
Meet your instructor:
"Hi! I’m Casey, a local artist passionate about creating handmade art. I’m a former biologist turned artist and the owner of Samaran Selkie, my small art business dedicated to sharing the beauty of nature through creative expression. My work is inspired by my deep love for the natural world, and I enjoy sharing that passion through painting, printmaking, clay creations, and jewelry making. I have showcased my artwork at several local galleries including Laurel Arts, Bottle Works, and had my own solo art show at Composition Art and Wine. I’m excited to welcome you to this workshop and help you create your own unique piece of wearable art!”
What to Expect: Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and paint your very own polymer clay necklace pendant! I’ll provide a variety of handmade pendants in different shapes and colors, along with paints, palettes, and tiny detail brushes. You can follow along with my guided demonstration or create your own unique artwork. After the session, I’ll varnish your finished piece to protect it and add your choice of a braided necklace cord or chain. Keychains are also available, if you prefer. Pendants will be ready for pick up the following week — A beautiful, personalized accessory made by you!
Paint Your Own Holiday Bookmark Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
What to Expect: Join me for a creative workshop where you'll craft your own hand-painted bookmark. I will walk you through the steps on how to paint the background, draw or paint something fun as the subject, and then laminate your bookmark so it is protected and able to be used for years to come! These little bookmarks make great stocking stuffers for little ones who are reading lots of books!
Spooky Earring Workshop at Lily Books and Cafe
What to Expect: Join me for a creative workshop where you'll craft your own pair of spooky earrings. Any flowers used in the workshop were grown in my very own garden! I have a mix of native wildflowers and ornamental flowers like roses, and the types of flowers I use change depending on the season and what is fresh out of the flower press. I will walk you through the steps on how I dry flowers before the class, and then you will pick out pre-dried flowers to create your own unique pair of earrings! I’ll also have other spooky additions like dead bugs, tiny ghosts, and other macabre decorations perfect for Halloween! We'll finish by learning how to assemble your chosen earrings components, and then you'll be ready to wear your own spooky earrings, hand crafted by you!!
Western Maryland Artist Studio Tour
It's finally time for the annual Western Maryland Artist Studio Tour!
During October 17th and 18th from 11am to 5pm, visit myself, artist and jewelry maker Shannon Shine and metalworker and jewelry maker Hannah Ehlman in our pop-up studio at the big brown Smith Building in downtown Cumberland (111 George Street, Cumberland, MD). Please enter on the Harrison Street side of the building! We'll have a sandwich board where to enter, and signs in the windows!
Parking is available throughout the surrounding area, including the parking garage near the Ramada.
Together, we'll have a plethora of art and jewelry available for purchase, and both day's we'll be doing demonstrations of our unique individual art styles and jewelry making! This is the perfect time to start stocking up on Christmas shopping, there's nothing like a handmade gift lovingly crafted by a local artists!
Studio Tour Artist Meet and Greet
Join us at the Chicago Market Gallery located within Mad Hatter Bistro and Lounge for our Studio Tour Artists Meet and Greet event! I have 2 paintings in this exhibit, and I am excited to tell you about everything I’ll be offering at my pop-up studio with Shannon Shine and Hannah Ehlman!
See representative art pieces from each artists on display in the gallery, meet the artists themselves, and plan which studio you'd like to visit during the Studio Tour weekend! Refreshments and charcuterie will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.
Floral Earring Workshop at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art – Bedford
Join Casey Beal, a wildlife artist passionate about creating handmade jewelry and art. She’s a former biologist turned artist and the owner of Samaran Selkie, her small art business dedicated to exploring the lesser known tales of nature through creative expression. At this creative workshop, you'll craft your own pair of flower filled earrings. All the flowers for the workshop were grown in her very own garden! She will walk you through the steps on how she dried the flowers before the class, and then you will pick out which flowers you will use to create your own unique pair of earrings! We'll finish by learning how to assemble your chosen earring components, and then you'll be ready to wear your own preserved piece of sunshine! All supplies are provided. Must be 18 or older. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged by October 5th
Paint Your Own Pendant at Lily Books & Cafe
Join local artist Casey Beal, owner of Samaran Selkie, for a fun and creative evening designing your very own wearable masterpiece! Follow a guided demonstration OR create your own!
Lily Books & Cafe: 127 Baltimore St Cumberland, MD 21502
Thursday, September 10th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$40 per person
From Block to Print: The Linocut Process
Discover the art of linocut printmaking in this engaging class designed for adults of all experience levels. Through step-by-step instruction, participants will learn the full printmaking process—from developing a design and safely carving a linoleum block to inking and pulling their own prints. Students will build foundational skills in composition, mark-making, and carving techniques. Along the way, you’ll develop confidence in your creative decision-making and leave with a series of original prints that reflect your personal style. Whether you’re trying printmaking for the first time or expanding your practice, you’ll find both skill-building and community at the heart of this experience.
Class Meetings: September 4, 11, 18, 25
Class Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Art Walk in the Park at Stackhouse Park in Johnstown, PA
Art Walk in the Park is a one-day community event that takes place annually in Stackhouse Park. The event showcases the work of artists, artisans, crafters, and other talented vendors.
Vendors are spread out along shaded trails within Stackhouse Park all the way up to the entrance along Luzerne St.
The event features children’s activities, a dog contest, live music, and more!
I’ll be there with my original artwork, art prints, hand-painted jewelry, and homegrown pressed flower earrings!
Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival
The Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania is an outdoor playground with stunning natural beauty. This annual festival showcases musicianship, craftsmanship, stewardship, and friendship. The festival is nestled amongst the 4,000 acre Laurel Hill State Park in beautiful Somerset County. This location creates an ideal connection for visitors to enjoy their surroundings in a family friendly environment. Seven bands, artisans, food vendors, period reenactors, children’s activities, and wagon rides await. The festival is free of admission and sponsored by the Friends of Laurel Hill and many other local businesses.
Hike N Paint Event
Join Angie with Angie in the Mountains and Casey Beal, a local artist, for a laid-back, creative experience along the C&O Canal.
We’ll start with a guided hike at about 30 minutes out and 30 minutes back. We will be moving at a relaxed pace to take in the scenery, slow down, and gather inspiration from nature.
After the hike, we’ll settle in for a hands-on paint experience led by local artist Casey, where you’ll create your own piece to take home.
No experience needed. Just come ready to get outside, get inspired, and try something new.
Floral Earring Making Workshop at Laurel & Leaf Bookshop
What to Expect: Join me for a creative workshop where you'll craft your own pair of flower filled earrings. All the flowers for the workshop were grown in my very own garden! I will walk you through the steps on how I dry flowers, and you can pick out your own pre-dried flowers to create your own unique pair of earrings!
Linocut Printmaking Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and carve your very own linoleum block! I’ll provide the block, carving tools, and everything necessary to print your hand carved design. Bring along some ideas to create your own unique artwork!
Chalk The Block in Somerset, PA
Join me at Chalk the Block in Somerset, PA! I’ll be admiring the beautiful chalk art and vending my handcrafted pendants, paintings, and prints.
Chalk the Block is a street painting festival, featuring professional chalk artists, emerging artists, and youth competitions, along with live music, art demonstrations, and other family-friendly activities. The festival is known as Western PA's first and oldest street painting event! Please visit the Somerset Inc. website for more information about the event: https://uptownsomerset.org/chalktheblock/
Christmas in July at Lily Books and Cafe
CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Saturday, July 18th
This Saturday, come on down to Lily Books and Cafe to enjoy some awesome locally made art and pottery. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping, and watch as the artisans craft their creations for you!
Bookmark Painting Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
What to Expect: Join me for a creative workshop where you'll craft your own hand-painted bookmark. I will walk you through the steps on how to paint the background, draw or paint something fun as the subject, and then laminate your bookmark so it is protected and able to be used for years to come!
Friday, July 10th from 5-7pm
Butterfly Walk and Watercolor at Laurel Hill State Park
Join me for a delightfully creative mixed media art lesson capturing the fun of a butterfly walk at Laurel Hill State Park! We'll begin with a leisurely walk guided by a park ranger to find butterflies in their natural habitat. Following our walk, we'll begin by painting an abstract and expressive watercolor background for our piece. This is your chance to paint whatever you like and run wild with color, shape, and texture! Once our backdrop is complete and dry, you can follow along with my guided demonstration to how to draw a butterfly that we see on our walk. Together, we'll sketch the butterfly, and then draw it in ink over your beautifully painted background. At the end of the lesson, you will have your very own mixed media art piece that represents your unique take on a memorable summer day spotting butterflies in a scenic state park!
Hike N Paint Event
Join Angie with Angie in the Mountains and Casey Beal, a local artist, for a laid-back, creative experience along the C&O Canal.
We’ll start with a guided hike at about 30 minutes out and 30 minutes back. We will be moving at a relaxed pace to take in the scenery, slow down, and gather inspiration from nature.
After the hike, we’ll settle in for a hands-on paint experience led by local artist Casey, where you’ll create your own piece to take home.
No experience needed. Just come ready to get outside, get inspired, and try something new.
Jackson's 50th Birthday Bash
Famous bull elephant Jackson celebrates his 50th birthday, so it’s time for a GIANT party!
Enjoy food, carnival games, face painting, crafts, educational activities, and keeper Q&A throughout the entire event, plus a schedule of events including birthday cake, live music, and fire dancers. I’ll be there as an art vendor with some of my latest elephant themed work!
Floral Earring Making Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
What to Expect: Join me for a creative workshop where you'll craft your own pair of flower filled earrings. All the flowers for the workshop were grown in my very own garden! I will walk you through the steps on how I dry flowers, and you can pick out your own pre-dried flowers to create your own unique pair of earrings!
Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition Exhibition
My mixed media piece, Spotted Salamander, was accepted into this exhibit. Please be sure to stop in and see this amazing array of photography and art!
The Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition Exhibition is organized by the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, to celebrate the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. This Exhibition is a great reflection of the richness of our regional arts community and the beauty of our part of Appalachia. This exhibit displays 75 juried works chosen from over 360 submissions by artists and photographers across Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.
Insect Art Exhibition at the Gilchrist Gallery and Museum of the Arts
Visit the Gilchrist Gallery and Museum of the Arts in Cumberland, Maryland for a one-of-a-kind joint exhibition inspired entirely by insects. Sculpture artist James Barefoot and painter Casey Beal fill the museum’s halls with vibrant artwork inspired by nature’s smallest creatures.
Join us on Saturday, May 16th from 5-8pm for the opening reception of this special exhibit. Beverages and snacks will be provided (some inspired by insects too) and artist talks will begin around 7pm.
I hope to see you there!
Beginning Linocut Printmaking Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and carve your very own linoleum block! I’ll provide the block, carving tools, and everything necessary to print your hand carved design. Bring along some ideas to create your own unique artwork!
Monthly Art Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
Join me on the 2nd Friday every month at Lily Books & Cafe to learn a different creative skill!
Classes included painting, printmaking, jewelry making, and more! Keep an eye out for monthly announcements for upcoming class subjects.
Spring Renewal Event at the International Conservation Center
As Spring emerges, come and enjoy educational activities and crafts revolving around reusing and repurposing. This event is free to the public with lots of fun and free activities for the family to enjoy, plus guided wagon tours and shopping from a local vendors market and food trucks!
79th Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival
If you’re as crazy as me about all things maple, I have some specially painted maple leaves and maple themed pendants waiting just for you!
Paint Your Own Pendant Workshop at Lily Books & Cafe
Join local artist Casey Beal, owner of Samaran Selkie, for a fun and creative evening designing your very own wearable masterpiece! Follow a guided demonstration OR create your own!
Lily Books & Cafe: 127 Baltimore St Cumberland, MD 21502
Friday, April 10th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$50 per person, INCLUDES A FREE DRINK!
Linocut Printmaking Workshop at Mad Hatter Boba Emporium
Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and carve your very own linoleum block! I’ll provide the block, carving tools, and everything necessary to print your hand carved design. You can follow along with my guided demonstration or create your own unique artwork. When our session is complete, you will have your very own personalized block (or stamp) for printing that you can use again and again at home: all you will need is an ink pad or printmaking ink, and some paper or clothing that you'd like to adorn with your stamp!
Linocut Prints Workshop at Laurel Arts, Somerset PA
Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and carve your very own linoleum block! I’ll provide the block, carving tools, and everything necessary to print your hand carved design. You can follow along with my guided demonstration or create your own unique artwork. When our session is complete, you will have your very own personalized block (or stamp) for printing that you can use again and again at home: all you will need is an ink pad or printmaking ink, and some paper or clothing that you'd like to adorn with your stamp!
Paint Your Own Pendant Workshop at Brewed Awakening Cafe
Join me for a fun and creative workshop at the Brewed Awakening Cafe where you'll design and paint your very own polymer clay necklace pendant! I’ll provide a variety of handmade pendants in different shapes and colors, along with paints, palettes, and tiny detail brushes. You can follow along with my guided demonstration or create your own unique artwork. After the session, I’ll varnish your finished piece to protect it and add your choice of a braided necklace cord or chain. Keychains are also available, if you prefer. Pendants will be ready for pick up the following week — A beautiful, personalized accessory made by you!
Necklace Pendant Painting Workshop at Laurel Arts, Somerset PA
Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and paint your very own polymer clay necklace pendant! I’ll provide a variety of handmade pendants in different shapes and colors, along with paints, palettes, and tiny detail brushes. You can follow along with my guided demonstration or create your own unique artwork. After the session, I’ll varnish your finished piece to protect it and add your choice of a braided necklace cord or chain. Keychains are also available, if you prefer. Pendants will be ready for pick up the following week — A beautiful, personalized accessory made by you!
Color Magic: Youth Arts Academy at Bottle Works
Discover the art of bringing drawings to life through color! In this class, students will explore composition, form, symmetry, shading, and color layering to create realistic effects. They’ll practice blending colors through multiple layers, refine fine motor skills, and gain a deeper understanding of color harmony and artistic observation.