Category Archives: Art

York seeks input for next phase of industrial art project

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Erin McCracken

On May 17, I studied a public art map of York. The flier was handed out at the premiere of “George Street Artists” – a documentary about the second phase in an effort to celebrate industrial art in the city. … Continue reading →

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Registration open for Summer Studio at The Art Institute of York

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Erin McCracken

The Art Institute of York’s Summer Studio puts students in a hands-on, collaborative environment, where they learn new skills in the fields of design, culinary arts, media arts, web design or fashion. The program, which runs June 19 to 21, … Continue reading →

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CGA Law Firm, Downtown Inc. host Student Art Contest

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Erin McCracken

Downtown Inc. and CGA Law Firm are hosting a Student Art Contest that’s open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade who live in York County. All entries must be received with a completed application by 4 p.m. May 31 … Continue reading →

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New York Magazine features Jeff Koons

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Erin McCracken

Vulture posted a profile on York County native pop artist Jeff Koons on May 5. The article contains a note that it appeared in the May 13 New York Magazine. Koons is on the cover of the magazine. Writer Carl … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day events in York County and beyond

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Erin McCracken

Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is Sunday. Here are a few ways to pamper the special lady in your life: Mother’s Day brunches: – Heritage Hills Golf Resort, 2700 Mount Rose Avenue, York Township – White Rose Bar and Grill, … Continue reading →

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Art Institute of York student creates design for rabbittransit bus shelter

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Erin McCracken

Rabbittransit partnered with The Art Institute of York to host a design contest that challenged students to create a new look for a bus shelter near the Art Institute on Williams Road in Springettsbury Township. Students were told that the … Continue reading →

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High school seniors from York, Lancaster counties earn Art Institute of York scholarships through poster contest

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Erin McCracken

High school seniors Kani Sanchez of Hallam and Julio Millet of Lancaster earned tuition scholarships to The Art Institute of York as local winners The Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition. It challenged high school seniors and high school … Continue reading →

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May 3 First Friday: Moms on Main

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Erin McCracken

The theme for the May 2013 First Friday is Moms on Main and is geared to pamper loved ones before Mother’s Day. Events, entertainment and retail specials run 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in downtown York. Here’s an event lineup: … Continue reading →

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ForSight Vision unveils Busy Bee Mosaic

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Erin McCracken

ForSight Vision, a Spring Garden Township center for the blind and visually impaired, introduced art classes for children about three years ago. President Bill Rhinesmith said the classes — held during two sessions per year — help about 10 visually … Continue reading →

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Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area hosts fifth annual River Experience June 1

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Erin McCracken

The Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area is bringing the river to the city with the fifth annual River Experience 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 1 at Marketview Arts, 37 W. Philadelphia St., York. Visitors can view the “Visions of the Susquehanna … Continue reading →

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