Impact
Making A Difference in York County & Beyond
Through arts education, gallery experiences, and outreach programs, Creative York strives to make a positive impact in our local community and beyond. With a focused effort on serving at-risk youth in the City of York, we have seen firsthand how art can serve as a tool for self-expression and increased confidence. We are proud to make the arts accessible to everyone and meet the needs of our thriving, vibrant community.
See how we made a difference in the community throughout 2021!
- Inspired 697 children and adults through art classes, camps, and programs.
- Offered free arts education and activities to 35 children during Art in the Parks.
- Distributed 140 art kits to children in the community so they could explore their creativity from home.
- Hosted 11 free art shows in the Kerlin Gallery and The Art Lab for 2,501 community members to view.
- Provided 150 middle and high school students with a free gallery tour and experience.
*The numbers above are accurate as of 12/9/21.
Join us in making a difference in our community and the lives of others through the arts! Learn how you can support our mission today!
Community Engagement
Creative York is proud to inspire creativity and engage individuals 3 to 103 in the arts through partnerships with the following community organizations.
- Alliance for Low Income Personal Care Home Advancement (ALPHA)
- Carlisle Arts Learning Center
- Central Market House
- Country Meadows
- Crispus Attucks Active Living Center
- Crispus Attucks Community Organization
- Fair Havens Assisted Living
- Harmony Assisted Living
- Laurel Life
- Logos Academy
- Marissa’s Corner Personal Care
- Penn-Mar Human Services
- Pine Manor Home
- Senior Commons at Powder Mill
- The Appell Center
- The City of York
- The County of York
- The Cultural Alliance
- The Northeast Neighborhood Association, York City
- The Parliament Arts Organization
- The York County Parks & Recreation
- Wellspan Health
- Windy Hill Senior Center
- YMCA
- York Academy
- York City Parks & Recreation Department
- York City School District
- York City Special Events
- York College’s Center for Community Engagement
- York County History Center
- York County Juvenile Probation
- York County Libraries
- York County School Districts
- York County Youth Development Center
- YWCA
- Zion UCC
Awards & Achievements
Creative York is honored to have achieved the following awards and designations.
- Best Art Gallery, Susquehanna Style’s Best of York (2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015)
- 2016 York Public Arts Award, State of the City (2017)
- Focus Forward Award for Creative York’s Art in the Parks Program, Central York High School (2015)
Inspired by Our Impact & Community Engagement?
Get involved at Creative York today! From volunteer opportunities, to community partnerships, and memberships, there are many ways to support the local arts community.