What is The Thought Lot?
The Thought Lot is a 10,000 square foot contemporary arts center located in the heart of downtown Shippensburg, Pa.  TTL is administered by Post Now PA, a Shippensburg based arts organization with a mission of cultural and economic development who are working toward a 501c3 non profit status.  Post Now PA's voluntary board of directors and sub committees maintain and improve The Thought Lot and coordinate and facilitate a variety of artistic and cultural activities and events at The Thought Lot including art exhibits, music shows, theatre, workshops and classes for all ages.  

The Thought Lot's financial sustainability relies on the rent from studio spaces around the perimeter of the facility.  The studios are ideal for artists, craftspersons, entrepreneurs, retail business space or general storage, with rates starting at $100/month for a 10ft X 10ft space.  If you would like to discuss rental options or tour available spaces please email contact@TheThoughtLot.com

We need your support
The Thought Lot is run by Post Now PA which operates as a volunteer board of directors and sub committees.  Post Now PA relies on studio rent, event attendance, fundraisers and general donations to maintain and improve the facility and programming offered at The Thought Lot.  We appreciate the communities continued support. 

If you would like to make a monetary donation to help Post Now PA continue our mission of promoting cultural and economic development in South Central PA, please email contact@TheThoughtLot.com or mail a check made out to "Post Now PA" to:

Post Now PA
37 E. Garfield St.
Shippensburg, PA  17257

Current Exhibit:  
"Inside Out: Aaron Treher Solo Exhibition"
March 1st - April 26th
Opening Reception Friday March 1st 6-9pm

Current Exhibit - MARCH & APRIL
Inside Out: Solo Exhibition by Aaron Treher

Aaron Treher, Co - Founder of The Thought Lot Contemporary Arts Center, will be featured as The Thought Lot’s March - April’s exhibitor. The opening reception will take place on, First Friday, March 1, 2013 beginning at 6 PM. There will be sculpture, installation, prints, and drawings on display. All of the artwork featured at the event will be original artwork by Aaron. All works will be for sale during the 2 month exhibition. Sculpture and installation art is the focus of the exhibition. You can view some of Aaron’s past artwork at www.aarontreher.com

Aaron graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and magna cum laude honors in 2009. Over the five years in his studies Aaron received three art scholarships, three juried art competition awards, and participated in a student exchange in Croatia. His work has been exhibited in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Zagreb; Croatia, and Shippensburg. One sculpture of Aaron’s is currently a part of a public sculpture garden in Bjelovar, Croatia. Recently Aaron has spent the last three years focusing on development and implementation of The Thought Lot. Aaron considers The Thought Lot a community arts project, aimed at the benefit of the community and the arts.

Alongside the exhibition, Aaron will be instructing a mold-making and casting workshop in coordination with The Wonder Collective at The Thought Lot. The workshop will take place Saturday, March 30, 2013. The workshop is open to all ages at different times through the day (Kids 9AM - 11AM, Teens 1PM - 3PM, and Adults 4PM to 6PM). Much of Aaron’s work relies on mold making to create plaster, concrete, bronze and non traditional materials. Participants will learn how to make basic molds, food safe silicone molds, and how to cast objects in a variety of materials. Email Aaron at aadtreher@gmail.com with questions about the workshop. There is a limit of persons per class. To reserve a spot in the workshop please visit www.thewondercollective.blogspot.com