Want to have your portrait painted LIVE by Peter Danko?
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One of the features of our upcoming Creative Bazaar fundraising event is a chance to have your portrait painted by Peter Danko LIVE at the event on October 19! Details on how to bid are below.
Here is Peter getting ready to paint last year's Mad Art Dash live portrait winner in our front gallery window... stop by this First Friday & you may see a very similar scene! #SpoilerAlert
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Creative York Newsletter: October 2019
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Opening Reception This Thursday, October 3 from 6-8!
"Fractured Landscapes," a new exhibit by Lancaster artist collective DearKeystone will open in The Project Space this week. Join us to meet the artists, have a glass of wine and a snack, and enjoy some wonderful artwork. We have also extended the Yorkfest Juried Exhibit for those who have not had a chance to see it yet.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 2 pm.
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Andrea Biller Collins and Beth Hacker from DearKeystone installing "Fractured Landscapes."
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The Writer's Eye Literary Competition Begins October 3
The Writer’s Eye Literary Competition links the inspiration of writers to the creative vision of artists. Participants are invited to visit Creative York and write a poem or short story in response to a piece in our featured exhibits. This annual competition is open to students grades 4 through 12, college students, and adults. First, second, and third-place ribbons are awarded in each of four age categories and winning works are published in the Writer’s Eye booklet.
For more information about The Writer's Eye:
CLICK HERE
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Visit our website for exhibit and tour information.
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Upcoming Event: October 19 Creative York's Creative Bazaar,
presented by CGA Law Firm!
New For 2019! Creative York’s new fall fundraising event Creative Bazaar is an exciting, interactive arts experience centering around a live art-making silent auction (formerly known as the Mad Art Dash / Monster Drawing Rally), an artists’ market, and “Creation Stations”- where guests get a chance to create their own works of art to take home! Celebration will be held at Penn Market and includes food, beer & wine, live music, and more. Tickets range from $15-40, and are available
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You do not want to miss this lively, interactive arts event in the heart of Downtown York! Make sure you get your tickets now.
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But wait! There's more...
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Special Auction! Bid to win a LIVE portrait session with Peter Danko!
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Bid to win a custom portrait by local celebrity artist and furniture designer
Peter Danko
and support Creative York at the same time! Peter will be creating a special painting at our Creative Bazaar event: a live watercolor portrait of the lucky winner of our on-line auction!
This LIVE painting session will be held during our Creative Bazaar fall fundraiser at Penn Market in downtown York, PA on October 19... so not only will you get a unique watercolor portrait, you will get to be one of the starring attractions during the event!
Bidding ends at NOON on October 15. Link to the on-line action
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Peter painting last year's Mad Art Dash live portrait winner. Who will win it this year?
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Classes are filling up, so be sure to pre-register soon!
Our fabulous Fall classes are starting to sell out. Be sure to enroll in your favorites soon so you don't miss out! From teen and adult classes like portraiture, figure drawing, painting, and the always-popular Date Night Pottery, to classes for your little artists featuring Paint Your Pet, woven stars, fun Fall sculptures, storybook-inspired creations, and clay workshops. We even have our Art With Me series for really tiny artists ages 3-7!
For more information on our class offerings:
CLICK HERE
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A painting of a beloved pet makes a great gift, especially when it is made by your little one.
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Join us for the Fall Artists' Feast on Thursday, October 10, from 6-8
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These quarterly pot-luck style gatherings are opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts to discuss art, cultivate new friendships, and to strengthen the bonds of the artistic community here in York. You’re welcome to bring drinks, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and anything in-between (including artwork)! We provide paper plates and cutlery. So bring your favorite prepared dish or beverage to share as we celebrate art and creativity at Creative York’s quarterly Artists’ Feast! For more information click
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Bring your favorite prepared dish or beverage to share as we celebrate art and creativity at Creative York’s quarterly Artists’ Feast!
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Are you a Member Yet?
Become a Creative York Member for year-round benefits!
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Click
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for more information about Membership!
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MISSION STATEMENT
Creative York nurtures imagination, creativity, and innovation in our community
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VISION
Everyone has the tools and confidence to discover and express their unlimited imagination, innate creativity, and potential innovation to meet the 21st century needs of our thriving community.
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