Updated 4-25-2026

MONTHLY MEETINGS :

2026 MEETINGS (subject to change):

Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM - Fort Sumpter, James Buchanan, Genesis of the Civil War. Presenter: Thomas Steiger. Location: Trinity U.C.C. East Seminary Street.

Thursday, June 4 at 7 PM - Life of James Findlay. Presenter: Shelly Coonrod. Location: Trinity U.C.C. East Seminary Street.

July 2026 Walking Tours beginning at 6 PM -                                                            Thursdays 9, 16, 23, & 30 - Joan McCulloh at First United Methodist Church. Mondays 13, 20, 27 & August 3 - Ron Martin-Minnich at Fendrick Library.

July 2026 - 160th Anniversary of Zion Union Cemetery.

October 6 - November 15 - Nancy Horton Heefner Memorial Art Show.  More details to follow.

Call for Art Entries

The Mercersburg Historical Society

in conjunction with Mercersburg Academy will again be hosting the Annual Nancy Horton Heefner Memorial Art Show.

Drop off your entry Saturday, October 3, or Sunday, October 4, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

in the Cofrin Gallery, Burgin Center for the Arts, Mercersburg Academy, 100 Academy Drive.

Annual Nancy Horton Heefner Memorial Art Show

October 6 - November 15, 2026

Artist Reception: Sunday, October 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Questions please contact Director of Galleries, Syd Caretti, 717-328-6206

The Annual Nancy Horton Heefner Memorial Art Show is an opportunity for artists to exhibit their artwork of the subject, message and medium of their choice. This show is non-juried; however, please submit recent artwork when possible.

Mercersburg Academy is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Irvine Memorial Chapel and, if so inclined, encourages you to display works of art inspired by the Chapel.

Artwork must be ready to hang on a wall or displayed on a pedestal. ONE entry per artist. Please see exhibition guidelines for full details.

No need to RSVP - the delivery of artwork with forms and labels is all that is needed : )

EXHIBIT ENTRY DEADLINE - art and forms due no later than 5:30 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026       

 

Artist name                                                                                                     Title                                                                                               Medium                                                   Price                            

Artist name:                                                                                                                                    

 

 

Town/City you live:                                                                                                                         

 

 

Phone:                                                              Email:                                                                      

 

 

Waiver Release and Agreement - please initial each statement.

 

                      I, as the exhibitor, understand that Mercersburg Academy will take every reasonable step to ensure safe handling and exhibition of my art.

                      I understand that Mercersburg Academy does not carry insurance for exhibited works of art.

                      I release Mercersburg Academy, its staff, members, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any loss, or damage that may happen to my art, or resulting cost or liability during the time that my art is at Mercersburg Academy.

                      I also agree that this waiver, release, and agreement is to be binding on my heirs and assigns.

                      I also agree to allow Mercersburg Academy and The Mercersburg Historical Society use of artwork images taken in conjunction with the exhibition, preparation and take down, for the purposes of promoting the exhibition during the exhibition and in the future.

                            I have carefully read this waiver, release, and agreement. I fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liabilities and a contract between Mercersburg Academy, its staff, students, faculty, and myself and agents and I sign it of my own free will.

                           I understand that my work is to arrive at Mercersburg Academy Burgin Center for the Arts, Cofrin Gallery, by Sunday 5:30p.m., October 4, 2026, and will remain on exhibit until 3p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2026. If I do not pick my work up by 6 p.m., November 15, 2026, I will not hold Mercersburg Academy accountable for the safekeeping of my work. However, Syd will care for it to the best of her ability.

 

Artist Signature                                                                                                     Date                      

 

 

Staff use only: Art received by                                                                                 Date                        

 

EXHIBIT ENTRY DEADLINE - Accepting artwork Saturday, October 3, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 4, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Artwork and forms are due by 6 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2026, to be  included in the exhibit. Thank you : )

Staff signs: Art received by                                                                               Date                        

Artist Reception

Sunday, October 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Annual Nancy Horton Heefner Memorial Art Show

Teacher, artist, and author Nancy Horton Heefner attended McConnellsburg High School and graduated from Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro, VA. She earned a fine arts degree from Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA, and did postgraduate work at Alfred University in New York and San Francisco

State University.

For 22 years she taught art history, drawing, and ceramics at Mercersburg Academy. She served as head of the arts department for seven years and retired in 1994. Her husband, Tom ’57, is a Mercersburg alumnus and a former member of the school’s Alumni Council.

Mrs. Heefner traveled extensively in foreign countries to enrich her teaching

and art studies. She was a member of the Mercersburg Women’s Club and vice president of the Mercersburg Historical Society. Co-editor of the Tuscarora Reader, Mrs. Heefner was the driving force behind the publication of this book featuring 155 articles of Mercersburg area history written by local residents. First published by the Society in 2000, the Tuscarora Reader was reprinted in 2001.

 

PLEASE PICK UP Artwork:

Sunday, November 15, 1:30- 6 p.m.    OR     Monday, November 16, 1:30 - 6 p.m.        

For your reference:

Exhibition Guidelines and Information

Display

All works to be hung must be securely wired and ready for display. No picture frames with easel back stands will be accepted. We encourage simple, quality frames that reflect a level of professional presentation and not home décor. All entries must remain on exhibit until the show closes. Artists who desire to insure their work must make their own arrangements. Mercersburg Academy will not be responsible in case of loss or damage. All reasonable care will be taken with entries.

Entry Checklist - Please keep this page for your planning and records! Thank you for exhibiting!!

       Completed Entry form

       Signed Waiver form

       Labeled artwork matches entry form information.

       Please review and adhere to exhibition guidelines.

Any questions, please contact Director of Galleries Syd Caretti, 717-328-6206

or carettis@mercersburg.edu.

 

Please note that the entrance off Constitution Avenue is closed. You can access campus through the main entrance off Rt. 16 and/or off McFarland and onto Magnolia. Looking forward to seeing you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please attach this label to the back of your artwork:

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Artist name:                                         Town/City and State:                            Phone:             Email:                          Title of work:                                        Medium:                     Price $