Creative York

Call Directions Website

Creative York Creative York is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization located in Downtown York, PA featuring two art galleries, art classes, and classrooms.

Creative York (formerly YorkArts) is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization located in York, PA featuring two art galleries, ceramics studios, art classes for ages 3-103, and award-winning community outreach programs. Creative York was founded by area artists and community members in 1990 to support local artists in all disciplines and to make the arts accessible to all members of our community. For the past thirty years, Creative York has fostered creativity and community through the arts. Creative York inspires the community through arts education, gallery experiences and outreach programs.

Henri Matisse was known for his bold use of color, expressive shapes, and willingness to explore new techniques. Even in...
10/14/2026

Henri Matisse was known for his bold use of color, expressive shapes, and willingness to explore new techniques. Even in his seventies, when his health made traditional painting difficult, he found a new way to create art using colorful paper cut-outs, a technique he called “drawing with scissors.”

His work reminds us that creativity isn't limited to one technique or medium, and that sometimes the simplest shapes and colors can make the biggest impact.

Join us for Paint Like: Matisse with Tom and explore the techniques and artistic approach of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Saturday, October 17 | 1–3pm
Creative York
Sign Up: https://creativeyork.org/event/paint-like-matisse/

10/13/2026

Sign up for Hand Lettering! Saturday, October 24, 1-4pm | creativeyork.org

What does the color blue mean to you?Join us for the opening reception this Thursday, October 15, from 5–6:30 PM.Discove...
10/13/2026

What does the color blue mean to you?

Join us for the opening reception this Thursday, October 15, from 5–6:30 PM.

Discover how artists interpret one of art's most compelling colors in Blue, now on exhibit at the West York Borough Gallery!

Featuring artwork across a variety of mediums, each artist brings their own perspective to the color blue, exploring its meaning through their creative expression.

On exhibit October 15, 2026 – January 14, 2027.

Learn More: https://creativeyork.org/gallery/community-gallery-collaborations/

West York Borough

Over the past year, Creative York has had the opportunity to work alongside The Belmont Theatre through a managerial agr...
10/12/2026

Over the past year, Creative York has had the opportunity to work alongside The Belmont Theatre through a managerial agreement designed to provide support during a time of transition and growth.

We’re proud of the role Creative York has played in helping The Belmont move forward with greater stability and a foundation for its next chapter. With that work complete, our managerial agreement has now concluded.

Creative York remains deeply committed to the strength and vitality of York’s arts community. We wish The Belmont continued success and are proud to see another York arts organization moving forward as part of the creative community we all serve.

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the importance of preserving and sharing Indigenous art, stories, a...
10/12/2026

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the importance of preserving and sharing Indigenous art, stories, and cultural heritage.

Photo Credit: Mandi Rene Kornbau

Experience Art and Wellness in an intimate gallery setting. Join acupuncturist Dr. Julia Flaccavento, DAc, and her mothe...
10/09/2026

Experience Art and Wellness in an intimate gallery setting.

Join acupuncturist Dr. Julia Flaccavento, DAc, and her mother, artist Donna Sylvester, MFA, for a special Wellness Hour surrounded by Donna’s Embodied exhibition at Creative York.

The experience begins with a brief artist talk and grounding exercise, followed by a 30-minute community-style acupuncture treatment focused on balance and seasonal wellness. Enjoy tea and light refreshments afterward.

Friday, October 16
Two sessions available: 6–7 PM or 7:15–8:15 PM
Creative York

Space is limited for each session. Reserve your spot and enjoy an evening dedicated to art, relaxation, and renewal.

Sign up for the 6pm slot:
https://creativeyork.org/event/wellness-hour-community-acupuncture-experience-6pm/

Sign up for the 7:15pm slot:
https://creativeyork.org/event/wellness-hour-community-acupuncture-experience-715pm/


Julia Flaccavento

Now on view at the Out Door Country Club Art Gallery!Something for All Seasons: Studio & Plein Air Oil Landscapes featur...
10/08/2026

Now on view at the Out Door Country Club Art Gallery!

Something for All Seasons: Studio & Plein Air Oil Landscapes features the work of Susan Benigni Landis and will be on display through December 7.

Stop by the ODCC to experience the exhibit in person, or view and purchase available artwork online through Creative York.

View the exhibition and available artwork - https://creativeyork.org/gallery/community-gallery-collaborations

This October, there are plenty of opportunities to explore creative writing at Creative York!The Writer’s Eye Literary C...
10/06/2026

This October, there are plenty of opportunities to explore creative writing at Creative York!

The Writer’s Eye Literary Competition invites adults, college students, and students in grades 4–12 to visit the galleries, find a work of art that inspires them, and respond with an original poem or short story. The exhibitions are on view through November 7, so now is the perfect time to explore the artwork and find the piece that speaks to you. Submissions due December 23, 2026.

This year, find your inspiration in two exhibitions currently on view:
• Donna Sylvester: Embodied | A Retrospective
• Jessica Jane Julius: Being Wrong

Learn more about Writer’s Eye, submission guidelines, and how to enter: https://creativeyork.org/programs/the-writers-eye-literary-competition/

Saturday, October 10 | Poetry Brew
Join us for an evening of poetry featuring Analysis and Daniel Dror, followed by an open mic. Doors open at 5:30pm with poetry beginning at 6pm.

Sunday, October 18, 2–4pm | Woven Within
Join York Poet Laureate Heath James Hardin for a creative writing workshop exploring the connection between art and the written word.

Excited to share a look back at Art in Residence: Studies & Sketches!The evening brought together artists, collectors, f...
10/05/2026

Excited to share a look back at Art in Residence: Studies & Sketches!

The evening brought together artists, collectors, friends, and supporters of Creative York to celebrate not only finished works of art, but the ideas, experiments, and creative process behind them.
Guests explored artwork from private collections, flipped through artists’ journals, discovered original studies and sketches, and watched four artists create finished paintings in just 20 minutes. We were also honored to celebrate Rob Evans and his incredible contributions to the arts.

Most importantly, Art in Residence is Creative York’s main annual fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who attended, purchased artwork, bid, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make the evening possible. Your support helps make the arts accessible throughout our community and creates opportunities for artists.
Enjoy a few of our favorite moments from this year’s Art in Residence!

Photography credit to: Gretchen Nevin & Amanda Brimfield

View the full album and purchase prints here: https://pixies.et/yXfpiiME

Address

10 N Beaver Street
York, PA
17401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17178483200

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Creative York posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share