GENERAL INFORMATION Mission History Donations Classes Registration Accessibility Parking Administrative Office Hours Exhibition Galleries Sales Gallery Art Center Framing 2006 Board Officers Board of Directors Mission The Art Center School and Galleries is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging excellence in the creation and appreciation of visual arts in South Central Pennsylvania. Return to Top History The Art Center began as an art club in 1954. Today, even though The Art Center is incorporated, it still maintains the warm and supportive atmosphere of a club. In 1971, The Art Center purchased and renovated a picturesque old barn located just two miles west of Mechanicsburg. The facility includes three galleries and six classrooms. The Art Center offers year-round art instruction, workshops, lectures, exhibits and other visual arts related activities. Return to Top Donations to The Art Center School and Galleries The Art Center School and Galleries is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations may be tax deductible. Gifts, donations, and bequests nom estates are all welcome to help the Center continue its mission. You should consult your tax advisor or estate planner about the tax deductibility of any gifts or bequests to be made to the Art Center. Many methods of planned giving exist and a qualified attorney or advisor can assist you in a method right for you. Return to Top Classes All classes are open to the public. Many classes are structured for beginners and emphasis is on individualized instruction. Most adult classes are open to high school students. See course description for age requirements. Return to Top Registration Registration for classes may be made by phone, fax, or at the Art Center office - Monday-Friday, 10AM - 4 PM. Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first- come, first-served basis. Return to Top Accessibility The Art Center School and Galleries is accessible to all and provides reserved parking spaces for students with disabilities. Return to Top Parking Free parking is located in the rear of the building. Return to Top Administrative Office Hours Monday-Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Closed major holidays. Return to Top Exhibition Galleries Monday-Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM; Main Exhibition Gallery: Year-round exhibitions, changing every six weeks Return to Top Sales Gallery: Features works by Art Center members Our Sales Gallery is a great place to shop for gifts! When you come to the Art Center be sure and stop by our Sales Gallery. It's open during our regular hours (10 AM to 4 PM), and weekends (10 AM to 2 PM)too! We have a great mixture of artwork and fine crafts in a wide variety of media, including prints, paintings, greeting cards, photographs, jewlery, pottery and more from local artists. Our inventory is continually changing, so stop in often! Please contact the Art Center School and Galleries at (717) 697-2072 with any other questions. Return to Top Art Center Framing A full service frame shop specializing in acid-free (rag) matting and UV protection glass. W. J. Loyd, proprietor. Phone 717-697-2072. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10AM to 5 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM. Closed Monday. Return to Top 2006 Board Officers President, Michele McLoughlin Vice President, Herb Gaither Treasurer, Colette Smith-Palovick Recording Secretary, Steve Van Voorhees Return to Top Board of Directors Jim Albert Earl Blust Barbara Buer Peggy Wilson Long W.J. Loyd Lynda Rush Myers Joan Wolf Mike Gaizauskas Legal Counsel, Niles S. Benn, Esq. Accountant, George W. Lane, CPA of Waggoner, Frutiger & Daub Executive Director Jeannine Swartz Graphic Design Jean Klinedinst, Jestek Office Manager Kathy McKenney Return to Top VIEW GALLERY HOME