The York Art Association has a new home after it was forced to look for a new space due to eminent domain, the organization announced.
“The York Art Association is a channel for artists in our community to present their works in a professional space,” said York Art Association’s Board President Michael Lowe, in a written statement. “We are excited about this new location as it will support the growth and development of the Art Association while preserving the rich history associated with our organization and the church.”
The association purchased the former Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church, otherwise nicknamed the “Little Green Church” located at 591 Linden Ave.
Though its former location on South Marshall Street was seized by eminent domain for the Interstate 83 widening project, the York Art Association’s new space provides a silver lining. The Little Green Church will provide the York Art Association with double its gallery and education space, according to the nonprofit.
In addition to its new building, the York Art Association also debuted a new logo.
The design was created with the support of a grant awarded during Give Local York, which sparked connections between the York Art Association and students from Pennsylvania’s College of Art and Design, the release states.
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The York Art Association was founded in 1905 to provide visual art education to the York County Community.
Since its inception, the nonprofit has hosted over 100 classes and workshops annually.
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