Warm Your Heart – Donate to First Night

Like you, in this season of gratitude, we look forward to New Year’s Eve with great anticipation. It’s a hopeful time when we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the possibilities of the one to come.

New Year’s resolutions speak to our best intentions—within ourselves, our community, and our world. First Night State College harnesses that same spirit, bringing people together to celebrate creativity, connection, and the promise of a fresh start.

Join us this year as we gather downtown to share in the magic of art, music, ice, and light. Warm your hands by the Fire Barrels—then warm your heart by helping to make it all possible.

Before the clock strikes midnight on December 31, give your year-end gift to keep First Night shining bright for everyone to enjoy!

Give today and be part of a celebration filled with wonder and hope.

Become a Sustaining Donor through our monthly giving program.  Simply check the “Make this a monthly donation” box when you donate.

Interested in sponsoring a band, an ice sculpture, a performance venue? Lots of specific sponsorship options are available.  Learn more here.

You can also support First Night State College by donating and volunteering.

Join the Celebrations Circle by including the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in your will or other estate plans. Download your Celebrations Circle commitment form here and send it back to us when complete.

Donation Questions

If you have a question about making any type of donation, please give Jennifer Shuey, Director of Development, a call at 814-237-3682 or email office@arts-festival.com. Thanks!