The Arts Council of Chester County was founded in 1973 to encourage an appreciation of the arts, as well as participation in the arts through Arts in Education and Community Arts.

 

The Arts Council exhibits more than 60 different artists each year in our Ann D. Marion Gallery, located in downtown Chester. The Gallery is full of unique and affordable handmade gifts, including jewelry, paintings, furniture, prints, holiday items and ornaments, steel sculptures, photographs, Chester items, and much more.

We offer many different events and classes for the community, along with promoting artists.  
We coordinate exhibits and performances with local and regional artists in our Ann D. Marion Gallery, as well as co-sponsor the annual Superintendent’s Art Show, an Arts-in-Education event in which Chester County School District students in K-12 are eligible to participate.

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Other performance art and visual art events the Arts Council has offered include the Annual Oyster Roast & Auction Fundraiser; the Southern Porch & Garden Party, which showcases the beauty and talent of Chester; the Hot Southern Nights Concert Series, which is a platform for local talent; and the ever-popular Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar: Indoor Holiday Art Market.

A variety of other events have been hosted by the Arts Council, including “An Evening in Greece” in partnership with Cyclone Restaurant, and our Holiday Home Tours.  We also provide other cultural programs such as the free Speakers Bureau programs, and free Artist Receptions.

We also offer a variety of classes to appeal to a culturally diverse audience.  Previous art workshops have been taught by professionals with expertise in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, and sketching.  

Other sessions have included jewelry classes, glass fusion, pottery and pottery painting classes, sweetgrass basket weaving, Youth Art Camps, journaling classes, and more.

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These art classes are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels.

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Memberships are available at different levels and entitle you to members-only discounts on specific events and classes throughout the year.  Please join to support the work of the Arts Council of Chester County!

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