Kerlin Gallery Exhibits
Current Exhibit:
Artist Visions
May 7-June 20, 2026
A celebration of resilience, tenacity, and hope, this inaugural InSight Arts show brings the journey of visually impaired artists to life, raising awareness and education about vision loss through their powerful expressions.
An opening reception will be held at Creative York on Thursday, May 7 from 6-8pm.
In addition to the Opening Reception, the following artist talks will be held in the Kerlin Gallery:
Speaker Event – June 6
11:00am – Dr. Matthew Bilder, MD | Ophthalmology Associates of York, LLC, York PA
Vision and Revision: How Artists Adapt to Changing Sight
Using artists throughout history as examples of diseases of the eye, Dr. Bilder will elaborate on each disease and how it affected the vision and style of painting by these well-known artists.
1:00pm – Jennifer Finlan, San Diego CA
Gifted Blind Artists, Crafters, and Knitters (Gifted Back) presents “Knead” More Ceramics: An informative demonstration and inspirational talk led by blind artisan Jennifer Finlan, on her signature sculpture piece, the Finlan rose.
Speaker Event – June 13
11:00am – Heather Solesky, Vision Corps, York, Lancaster PA
Tips and Tricks for living with low vision
Vision Corps will be sharing with the community their services for the visually impaired, and for those with low vision. Ms. Solesky will also be discussing aids for living with low vision.
1:00pm – Mary Schultz, York PA
Live demo of intuitive abstract painting by Mary Schultz
Mary, an award-winning artist, will demonstrate the art of intuitive abstract painting. Mary has been diagnosed with closed angle glaucoma. She will demonstrate how vision loss has not affected her creativity or her resilience.
Upcoming Exhibits:
Solo Exhibition: Mark Schultz
June 25-August 8, 2026
Sponsored by: Steven & Ina Caplan
Mark Schultz is a renowned comic book artist and writer known for his exceptional talent and contributions to various iconic series. Mark Schultz loves a good story, always has. His lifelong interest in the sciences and natural history led him to create the award-winning Xenozoic Tales and co-create the undersea adventure SubHuman, as well as to write such non-fiction projects as The Stuff of Life, a Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA. He has illustrated a collection of Robert E. Howard’s Conan of Cimmeria and the autobiography of Charles R. Knight, as well as his illustrated novella Storms at Sea.
Join Mark Schultz for a Masterclass: Inking and Illustration
Saturday, June 27 | 10am – 1pm | Ages 15+
Sign up HERE
An opening reception will be held at Creative York on Friday, June 26 from 6-8pm.
Adult Juried Exhibition
August 13-September 12, 2026
The annual Creative York Adult Juried Art Exhibition features original artwork by artists completed within the past two years and not previously shown at Creative York. Juror Maggie Moran will be joining us to announce Best of Show and Awards of Distinction at our opening reception.
Learn more about Maggie Moran HERE
An opening reception will be held at Creative York on Thursday, August 20 from 6-8pm.
Donna Sylvester: Embodied
September 17-November 7, 2026
For more than 50 years, Donna’s creative practice included writing and visual art centered around a few central metaphors. One is the vessel —a container, a boat, or a space through which something can move. Another is the membrane—the web of threads, both energetic and physical, that make up the fabric of the world. There were also site-specific installations and other ephemeral works that existed beyond the studio and included communal experience.
In this exhibit, she will offer a vision of how the deep intention in all her work is connection and healing.
An opening reception will be held at Creative York on Thursday, September 17 from 6-8pm.
Gold Star Garden Plein Air Exhibition
November 11-November 28, 2026
This exhibit features a variety of artwork created by local artists who participated in the Plein Air event held at the Veteran’s Memorial Gold Star Healing and Peace Garden in September. People’s Choice Winners will be announced at our opening reception.
An opening reception will be held at Creative York on Wednesday, November 11 from 6-8pm.
Annual Small Works Exhibition
December 3-December 31, 2026
This annual exhibit features over 100 pieces of art created by local and regional artists. All pieces are for sale for under $500. Promoting art as gift giving during the holiday season. Open to ages 16 years or older.
An opening reception will be held at Creative York on Thursday, December 3 from 6-8pm.
Past Exhibitions
