A fun night in support of conservation AND a public art exhibit!
Art & Chocolate Celebration
Gallery Social & Silent Auction
FREE ADMISSION
(Or purchase an optional "Super Sweet" and receive a box of local sweet treats! Coming soon)
ONLINE AUCTION OPENS
JANUARY 2026
The online auction will run from
Jan. 16 through Feb. 8 at noon.
All winners need to claim items by April 1.
We will host pickup hours at the ClearWater offices at
2555 N. Atherton St. starting Sunday, Feb. 8 from
1-4 p.m. After that, winners may stop by during office hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*Online Auction website is in progress
Sat, Jan 17State CollegeJoin us in the Art & Chocolate gallery to create a pinecone bird feeder!
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Help make Art & Chocolate even sweeter!
Our sponsors and donors do more than bring a bit of gourmet fun to a cold winter evening; they are helping us build a future-focused community that is working to protect the places we all cherish.
In addition to gorgeous local art, the online auction also features items donated by local businesses, from handmade gifts and tasty treats to outdoor gear and more!
Knowing that art and nature should be accessible to everyone, we've made our event free and open to the public. But those wishing for something a little extra special can purchase a Super Sweet ticket, which entitles them to a box of delicious treats from local bakeries and restaurants on the night of the event!
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Thanks to all our 2025 donors!
Interested in donating to a future event? Get in touch to learn about participating in the 2026 Art & Chocolate fundraiser!
About Art & Chocolate
ClearWater Conservancy’s 27th annual Art & Chocolate fundraiser was held Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3 Dots Downtown in State College. This signature winter event is a wonderful evening filled with friends, fun and chocolate! A key fundraiser for our organization since 1999, this event brings together local artists and local restaurants to support the conservation of open space in our community.
In 2021, the Art & Chocolate gala was re-envisioned as a more inclusive open house celebrating the diversity of artistic talent in our region. We are excited to continue this new format with a gallery exhibit featuring the work of local artists who have donated pieces to be sold in our online auction.
Photos from Art & Chocolate 2025
Thank you!
Thank you to the many local artists, restaurants, businesses, and individuals who donated items and made it possible to raise more than $31,000 for ClearWater Conservancy at the 2024 Art & Chocolate fundraising event!
Whether you participated in the auction, purchased a box of sweet treats, or visited the 3 Dots Downtown gallery, your support of ClearWater makes it possible to protect and conserve our region's woods, water, and wildlife, year after year.
If you weren't able to participate and would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to ClearWater Conservancy, please consider a one-time or monthly online donation!
Thank you!
Special thanks to the artists, restaurants, bakeries, sponsors, and makers who made this year's success possible!
Forest Protectors
Stream Restorers
Ameriserv
Boal City Brewing
Centre Daily Times
Foxdale Village
Fulton Bank
J. Ritchie Veterinary
Kish Bank
Northwest Bank
Penn State University Government and Community Relations
Nature Stewards
Hawstone Hollow Winery
Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors Kris Hanahan and Nicole Hoover
The Mazza Law Group
Artists
Alice Clark
Alissa Pendorf
Angie Bowman
Ann Pangborn
Ann Tarantino
Austin Van Allen
Betsy McGarry
Cathryn Pugh
Christie Clancy
Cinda Kostyak
Dan Trew
Diane Maurer
Eileen Hentschel Rivoir
Elizabeth Crisfield
Ellen Jack
Elody Gyekis
Gloria Schaltz
Howie Shultz
Janet Saunders
Jason Smoyer
Jay and Donna Bartlett
Jeff Mathison
Jennifer Shuey
Jillian Barskey
Jon Vickers-Jones
Joseph Fennewald
June Ramsay
Justin Sellers
Kaitlyn Meier
Kara Kyle
Katie Molinengo
Laura Porturas
Linda Caldwell
Linda Goncalves
Linda Mantz
Mark D. Messenger
Martha Sherman
Maryann Frazier
Maya Dombroskie
Megan Jordan
Melissa Kreye
Melissa Steingrabe
Michael Dietz
Natalie Sharpless
Sandi Garris
Scott McKenzie
Stacie Bird
Stephanie Koller
Sue Kauffman
Susan Graham
Terry Melton
Virginia Squier
Bakeries and Restaurants
Allen Street Grille
Allison Myer
Boal City Brewing
Central PA Tasting Trail
Delectable Delights by Heather Luse
Duffy's Tavern
Gourmet Girl
Hawstone Hollow Winery
Juniata Wine Company
Moody Culture Kombucha
Mount Nittany Health
Mount Nittany Health
Rhonda Rumbaugh
Taproot Kitchen
The Tavern
The Village at Penn State
Webster's Bookstore & Café
Businesses and Individuals
Andy Ellis
Anna Engels
Appalachian Outdoors
Arcadian Consignment
Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
Boal City Brewing
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State
Christine's Hallmark
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
Crayola Experience
DelGrosso's Park & Laguna Splash
Dennison Press
Doing Good With Wood
Donnan Stoicovy
Downtown State College Improvement District
Ebun Crochets
Federal Taphouse
Hershey Gardens
Jim and Denise Lanning
Lauren Steinberg
Longwood Gardens
Maryann Frazier
Michele Ebaugh
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Mountain View Country Club
My Beyond Looks
N. Scott Parkhill
National Aviary
Nature's Pantry
Nicky's Notions
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Purple Lizard Maps
Sara Bresler
Smith + Front
Sock & Buskin Theatre Company
State College Home Project
Stephanie Perles
Stitch Your Art Out
The Arboretum at Penn State
The Bicycle Shop
The State Theatre
Tire Town
Way Fruit Farm
Wegmans
Weis Markets
Wes and Gold
Wiscoy for Animals
Event Space and Decor
3 Dots Downtown
2025 Art & Chocolate Committee
Committee Chair: Lauren Rodgers
Committee Members: Maggie Anderson, Linda Eck, Sue Kertis, Kayley Gaines, Lisa Kerchinski, Rhonda Rumbaugh, Kristin Ziegler, Donnan Stoicovy, Jenna Kolwicz, Sean McConnell, Sandy Miller, Katie Molinengo
Volunteers: Laura Van Velsor, Rebecca Lothian, Dave Wolfgang, Kevin Brant, Rose Stover, Andrew Bechdel, Linda Eck, Rhonda Rumbaugh, Carla Rossi, Rose Stover, Merrill David, Terry Melton, Jodi Vender