Organizations JLS® Supports - Creative York

As non-profit arts center, Creative York features art galleries, ceramics studios and art classes for all ages as well as several community outreach programs right here in downtown York, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1990, Creative York supports local artists in many ways with an end-goal of making the arts more accessible to the general public. Creative York continually inspires the community with visions of everyone confidently discovering and expressing their limitless imagination, natural creativity, and infinite potential to meet the growing needs of a thriving community.

Creative York is proud to provide a focused effort in reaching at-risk children living in the City of York with their award-winning "Art in the Parks" summer program. The program features multiple art-making activities teaching social skills, respecting others, group decision-making, teamwork and positive self-expression. Creative York reaches more than 600 children yearly in addition to serving a broader audience with free art exhibits as well as other mission-related activities.

Creative York Fun Facts:

• Creative York serves members of the community ranging in age from 3 to 103!
• Each year, Creative York inspires more than 10,000 children and adults through community outreach programs.
• Local schools utilize Creative York to supplement and enhance the education of their students, including literary arts, visual arts, and other curricula.
• The Creative York galleries feature local, regional, and national artists’ work, as well as educational exhibits, classes, and art events.
• Scouts can earn art merit badges through Creative York classes.
• Creative York helps create a thriving cultural district to enhance the quality of life by creating new business opportunities and showcasing downtown York’s vibrant arts and rich history.

To learn more about Creative York and what arts programs they offer, check out their website https://creativeyork.org/