Radius is located on the ground floor of The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Hours of Operation:  Wed – Sat, 9:00 am -4:30 pm Sun, 12:00 noon– 4:30 pm 717-787-5590 radius@hacc.edu www.radiusgallery.com

It’s a win-win situation for the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission, The State Museum’s parent organization, and HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. The Commission had been entertaining proposals for an outside group to operate the gift shop at The State Museum. HACC had been seeking an outlet for the high-end crafts produced by students of its Contemporary Crafts Marketing program. The two entered into a partnership that satisfies both organizations’ goals and provides a retail opportunity for museum visitors. HACC operates the shop, named Radius, HACC Gallery and Museum Shop, which serves as a sales outlet for merchandise produced by Pennsylvania craft artisans and HACC students as well as unique educational items, souvenirs, games and toys. All merchandise is in keeping with the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission’s mission to represent Pennsylvania state interests, artists and crafts.

Resources for Teachers:
Radius offers educational items for teachers to use in the classroom as well as for their students who come to visit.  These items relate to Pennsylvania and to the State Museum’s exhibits. For those visitors who do not have time for a visit to Radius, pre-ordered souvenir packs are available.  Just click here Radius Souvenir Sets to learn more.

Pennsylvania Craft:
Radius carries the work of over 60 Pennsylvania craftsmen working in glass, jewelry, paper, ceramics, wood, textiles, metals and mixed media.  There is original work crafted by students, faculty, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen members, and professional artisans. The product ranges from traditional to contemporary and functional to decorative. Please visit the Radius website to learn more about the craftsmen represented: www.radiusgallery.com

Featured Craftsmen:
Each month Radius features a new craftsman. They highlighted in an area of the shop with a large amount of work and information about the artisan. There is an open house for the craftsman where they conduct a demonstration of their medium. An upcoming schedule of featured craftsmen can be found at the Radius website: www.radiusgallery.com

Featured Showcases:
Every other month Radius features a new showcase theme. These showcases are juried and open to craftsmen statewide. Past showcases have been: Teapots, Creative Kitchen, Boxes, Brooches, Quilts and Ikebana Vessels.  An upcoming schedule of featured showcases can be found at the Radius website:
www.radiusgallery.com

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