Abington Art Center

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Abington Art Center, located in Jenkintown, 20 minutes by rail from the heart of Philadelphia was established in 1939 as the Old York Road Art Guild. In 1965, the Guild's separate elements were brought together as the non-profit entity Abington Art Center, which has resided in Alverthorpe Manor since it was donated to Abington Township in 1969. Rosenwald, son of Julius Rosenwald, the part-owner an

d CEO of Sears, Roebuck and Company. In 1939, he razed the old house to build the current art-deco-inspired, 52-room mansion designed by Ernest A. The Art Center’s Studio School wing of this unique building once housed Rosenwald's enormous collection of over 2,600 rare books and 24,000 prints, drawings, and manuscripts, which was donated to the Library of Congress and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Our rich history provides inspiration for AAC's mission to further arts and culture.

We can't say goodbye to our summer concert series without thanking all our great partners! We are deeply grateful for th...
08/29/2026

We can't say goodbye to our summer concert series without thanking all our great partners! We are deeply grateful for this year’s sponsors and their commitment to keeping the arts vibrant and accessible for years to come.

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We loved KidFest! And, even more, we loved our campers! Here's a little peek and their incredible work from the summer.
08/27/2026

We loved KidFest! And, even more, we loved our campers! Here's a little peek and their incredible work from the summer.

08/25/2026

⏰ Time to get creative!

📍Fall Session begins Monday, September 14.

🤸 Register on our website!

📣 Small Works Open Call 📣Abington Art Center is proud to present a call for submissions for our second installation of S...
08/23/2026

📣 Small Works Open Call 📣

Abington Art Center is proud to present a call for submissions for our second installation of Small Works To-Go! We are looking for works that are 10×10” or less, priced $200 or less, to adorn our Community Gallery walls and glass hallway for the holiday season.

Please be sure your work fits the following criteria:

▪️ 10×10 inches or less inclusive of frame
▪️ No more than 3 inches in depth
▪️ Priced at $200 or less
▪️ Ready-to-hang

📍 Artists that are interested in this opportunity, are invited to submit up to 8 works of ready-to-hang artwork to our submission form by October 4th.

🔗 Learn more and submit at abingtonartcenter.org/gallery/calls-for-artist

We were so delighted to spend a beautiful summer day celebrating Alexandra + Jake’s wedding. Cheers to the happy couple!...
08/21/2026

We were so delighted to spend a beautiful summer day celebrating Alexandra + Jake’s wedding. Cheers to the happy couple! Thank you, Alexandra + Jake, for letting us be part of your special day.

📸 Rebecca Barger Photography
🌿 Seedling & Sage Catering Co

Interested in hosting your own wedding at Alverthorpe Manor? Abington Art Center invites you to celebrate your milestone in style. Email [email protected]

🎨 Tomorrow is KidFest!Join us in our galleries to celebrate our incredibly talented camp artists from throughout summer....
08/19/2026

🎨 Tomorrow is KidFest!

Join us in our galleries to celebrate our incredibly talented camp artists from throughout summer.

📍 Thursday, August 20 from 6-8pm

🍁 Fall Studio School is right around the corner! Make this fall a season of creativity. There’s something for everyone, ...
08/17/2026

🍁 Fall Studio School is right around the corner!

Make this fall a season of creativity. There’s something for everyone, every day we’re open. Join us in the studio for:

🖌️ Monday: Oil Painting with Nick D’Angelo�
✏️ Tuesday: Comics & Illustration with Perry Santulli�
🎨 Wednesday: Watercolor Studio with Meghan Giampietro�
📜 Thursday: Papermaking with Winnie Radolan�
🎞️ Saturday: Animation with Lindsay Kovnat (Ages 9-12)

And, there’s more where that came from. Whether you’re new to a medium or looking to deepen your practice, there’s a class waiting for you. Explore our full catalog and find your next creative pursuit.

📚 Sign up for Fall Studio School today! Register at canvas.abingtonartcenter.org

📍Classes begin Monday, September 14

What a gorgeous end to our Summer Concert Series! Mother Nature wasn’t always on our side this summer, but our incredibl...
08/15/2026

What a gorgeous end to our Summer Concert Series!

Mother Nature wasn’t always on our side this summer, but our incredible community certainly was. Thank you to everyone who stuck with us through the smoke, extreme heat, and crazy thunderstorms.

And another huge thank you to everyone who made the series possible: the staff, performers, and audience. We made it through, and along the way, we got to experience so many beautiful performances together.

See you next summer!

KidFest is coming right up! On Thursday, August 20 from 6-8pm to be exact.Join us in celebrating our incredible camp art...
08/13/2026

KidFest is coming right up! On Thursday, August 20 from 6-8pm to be exact.

Join us in celebrating our incredible camp artists throughout the summer. We're having a big end-of-camp art show in all our galleries!

And, if you're looking for end of the summer camps, we've got you covered too. We're offering camps through August 28. Register at canvas.abingtonartcenter.org/classes

We're pleased to announce our featured 2026-27 Solo Series Artists in our Galleries!FALL ARTISTS🧡 Veronica Cianfrano ()🍁...
08/12/2026

We're pleased to announce our featured 2026-27 Solo Series Artists in our Galleries!

FALL ARTISTS
🧡 Veronica Cianfrano ()
🍁Emily Ennulat-Lustine ()
🍂 Joseph V. Labolito (Philadelphia Collections)

WINTER ARTISTS
🤍 Peter Sparber ()
❄️ Rebecca Murtaugh ()
🌨️ Annelies van Dommelen(.art)

SPRING ARTISTS
💚 John McKaig (.mckaig)
🌱 Theresa Heidig Rooney (.heidig.rooney.artworks)
🌿 Liz Quay ()

Stay tuned for more updates! But, in the meantime, mark your calendars for our upcoming gallery event KidFest on Thursday, August 20 from 6-8pm.

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515 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA
19046

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm

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