Creative York Galleries

The Creative York galleries present bi-monthly solo and group exhibitions of regional, national, and international works. Conveniently located in the heart of the Market District of historic downtown York, our galleries are some of the premier exhibition spaces of South Central Pennsylvania. We choose to feature innovative new artists, local favorites, experimental installations, and diverse art forms to give art enthusiasts a uniquely inspiring experience every time they visit. All exhibits are free for everyone to enjoy thanks to generous funding from our donors and supporters.

THANK YOU to the readers of Susquehanna Style Magazine for voting Creative York “Best Art Gallery” in York for 2019!

Gallery Hours:

Creative York Beaver Street Galleries*
Monday through Saturday 10-2pm
First Fridays from 5-9pm
Admission to our galleries is always FREE.
*Our galleries are closed between exhibitions for installation, please be sure to check our Gallery Schedule for exhibit dates.

2020 Gallery Exhibition Schedule

Creative York’s Kerlin Gallery – 2020 Exhibits

All Kerlin Gallery exhibits are curated by our Director of Exhibitions unless otherwise noted.

January 30 – March 14, 2020
Emerging Visions – An Undergraduate Artist Showcase
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 30 • 6-8 pm
Our Gallery Committee has selected a wonderful assortment of artworks from a new generation of artists, all currently enrolled in undergraduate arts programs at colleges and universities. FEATURED ARTISTS: Rachel Aubrey (Arcadia University), DeAnna Boyer (Ringling College of Art & Design), Rebecca Carter (York College of Pennsylvania), Jeannine Dabb (York College of Pennsylvania), Quinn Evans (Franklin & Marshall College), James O’Shea (York College of Pennsylvania), Tom Rosenow (Penn State’s University Park Campus), Poppy Santhong (Arcadia University), Mary Solomin (Messiah College), and Dylan Zeiders (Temple University).

April 1 – May 17, 2020
PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 9 • 6-8 pm
Details TBA.

June 1 – July 18, 2020
CREATIVE YORK MEMBERS’ EXHIBIT
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4 • 6-8 pm
Creative York is proud to showcase a selection of artworks by our artist members. Details TBA.

August 1 – Sept 19, 2020
(TBA)
Opening Reception: TBA
Details TBA.

October 1 – November 14, 2020
(TBA)
Opening Reception: TBA
Details TBA.

December 1, 2020 – January 16, 2021
100 UNDER $100
Opening Reception: Thursday, December 3 • 6-8 pm
Our annual “100 Under $100” exhibit is a small works exhibit boasting over 100 pieces of original art by 100 local and regional artists all priced under $100. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday December 3 from 6-8pm to get first pick of the artworks, which just happen to be great for gifting, too!

Creative York Project Space – 2020 Exhibits

January 30 – March 14, 2020
(TBA)
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 30 • 6-8 pm
Details TBA.

April 1 – May 17, 2020
(TBA)
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 9 • 6-8 pm
Details TBA.

June 1 – July 18, 2020
(TBA)
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4 • 6-8 pm
Details TBA.

August 1 – Sept 19, 2020
(TBA)
Opening Reception: TBA
Details TBA.

October 1 – November 14, 2020
(TBA)
Opening Reception: TBA
Details TBA.

December 1, 2020 – January 16, 2021
(TBA)
Opening Reception: Thursday, December 3 • 6-8 pm
Details TBA.

Artist opportunities at Creative York: If you are an artist looking for opportunities to exhibit at Creative York, please click HERE for information about upcoming Calls For Art and submission information about The Project Space.

Gallery Rental

Situated in the heart of downtown York’s vibrant Central Market District, Creative York’s gallery is the up-and-coming space to hold your next special event. Creative York invites individuals, corporations, and non-profits to host meetings, receptions, press conferences, parties, lectures, and screenings in this unique facility.

The Kerlin Gallery at Creative York

The ambiance in our recently renovated Kerlin Gallery exudes warm elegance mixed with upbeat artistic funkiness and there’s always a great exhibit hanging on our walls!
Located at 10 N Beaver Street.

EVENT RENTAL ONLY
$95/hour

Give us a call at 717-848-3200 or e-mail susan@creativeyork.org to reserve a date.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of the nature of Creative York as an educational and cultural institution, the need for protection of the objects displayed in the building and the building itself, Creative York reserves the right to refuse to make its facilities available to any prospective user for any reason whatsoever. Our facilities are available when it does not conflict with the scheduling and mission of Creative York.

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