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.

❤️ Wow! What a lovely time we had at our "Revolutionary Women" Opening Reception. Thank you to all the incredible artist...
06/19/2026

❤️ Wow! What a lovely time we had at our "Revolutionary Women" Opening Reception. Thank you to all the incredible artists, our partners the William Penn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and our community members for showing up and showing out.

If you've missed it, there's still time to visit during our gallery hours!

📍 On View: June 12 - July 20

06/18/2026

It's SHOWTIME! Join us tonight for our concert series launch -- continuing every Thursday through July 16th. See you there!

🌟 NIGHT ONE: WXPN Welcomes Birdie Busch + The Holmesburg Jam 🌟Presented by NJM Insurance Group🎶 2026 Abington Art Center...
06/16/2026

🌟 NIGHT ONE: WXPN Welcomes Birdie Busch + The Holmesburg Jam 🌟

Presented by NJM Insurance Group

🎶 2026 Abington Art Center Summer Concert Series: Presented by Mayfield Gardens, Edelman's Coins & Lindy Communities

🗓️ Thursday, June 18
📍515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

⏰ Evening Schedule

5:30 PM | Gates Open
6:30 PM | The Holmesburg Jam
7:30 PM | Birdie Busch

✨𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀⁣

𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵⁣ has been steadily crafting a sprawling, genre-defying modern American songbook. Critics from American Songwriter to Paste Magazine have likened Birdie’s spirit to Syd Barrett and Eudora Welty, while acknowledging what she does as her own thing, with appreciation for the strange and beautiful place it resides. Her latest record, Night Blooming, is about big societal changes as much as immediate community needs. It’s about not always knowing-with awareness that even unknowing is transmuted through the process.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗝𝗮𝗺 What began in 1972 as a weekly gathering of Father Judge High School graduates playing songs together evolved into a beloved bluegrass and traditional country music institution. More than 50 years later, The Holmesburg Jam continues its Thursday night tradition in nearby Jenkintown.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Abington Art Center is thrilled to announce another HOT summer of music! This year’s ’soundtrack of togetherness’ - features FIVE free concerts complete with rotating food trucks, family activities and local beer, craft cocktails & mocktails, wine bar, and more.

Our 2026 concert series is presented by Mayfield Gardens + Edelman's Coins + Lindy Communities, with support from Penn State Abington + Thompson Lexus Willow Grove + Jefferson Health.

🚗 Parking Information�Parking is conveniently located across Meetinghouse Rd in the Triangle Parking lot, courtesy of Abington Friends School. Additional shuttle parking is available behind the apartment complex on Greenwood Ave, courtesy of The Galman Group. Map on the AAC website.

06/15/2026

💡Lights up! On our Summer Studio School session in only 1 week.

Sign-up today on our website before classes fill up ✨

🏕️ Summer camps are still available to register for all summer long!

The Flats at Jenkintown, The Plaza, and The Pavilion are proud to support this year’s Summer Concert Series, celebrating...
06/13/2026

The Flats at Jenkintown, The Plaza, and The Pavilion are proud to support this year’s Summer Concert Series, celebrating the vibrant local culture that makes our community so special. We are committed to exceptional living, and believe in creating spaces where neighbors connect, and experiences thrive. Whether it’s through music, local events, or everyday moments, we’re honored to be part of what makes Jenkintown a great place to live, work, and play.

See you this Thursday, June 18 for our kick-off concert!

We're reminiscing on openings past as we look forward to celebrating our newest juried exhibition "Revolutionary Women" ...
06/12/2026

We're reminiscing on openings past as we look forward to celebrating our newest juried exhibition "Revolutionary Women" tonight from 5-8pm!

Local historical figure Betsy Ross— who once lived on nearby farmland in Abington— serves as one source of inspiration among many reflected in the works.

For the month of June, our friends at Human Robot + Giulliano's are teaming up to support our concert series fundraising...
06/11/2026

For the month of June, our friends at Human Robot + Giulliano's are teaming up to support our concert series fundraising campaign!

Eat and drink for a great cause courtesy of these two local fixtures in our community. And we'll see you on June 18th for our concert kick off.

06/10/2026

😎 Let’s get creative!

We offer visual arts programs for all ages including ceramics, metals, painting, drawing and more.

📍Classes begin soon on Monday, June 22. Register today at canvas.abingtonartcenter.org/ ✨

💍 We have an upcoming Summer Teen Jewelry Class!Explore jewelry-making skills and learn how to design and create your ow...
06/09/2026

💍 We have an upcoming Summer Teen Jewelry Class!

Explore jewelry-making skills and learn how to design and create your own jewelry from sheet & wire metals, using traditional tools and techniques. All supplies for our youth classes are provided by Abington Art Center. Be sure to dress for mess or bring an apron.

🗓️ Wednesdays, June 24 - July 29
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 6 Sessions in the Jewelry Studio

You can sign up for this drawing class alongside our entire Summer Class Studio School (+ Camp!) Catalog . Take a look and pick the right class for you! Register today at canvas.abingtonartcenter.org/classes/665

Address

515 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA
19046

Opening Hours

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

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