Meet Blake Gifford, one of the newest members of the York Art Association’s (YAA) Board of Directors. Blake is an architect and design project manager with the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, where he oversees complex public building and historic preservation projects from inception to completion. He is also the founder of York Architecture Illustrated, a creative and educational initiative that explores York’s built environment through drawings, walking tours,

The York Art Association is pleased to announce the award winners for What’s Your Muse? , our latest exhibition exploring the many sources of artistic inspiration. With 34 participating artists, the free exhibition offers a vibrant look at the ideas, places, emotions, and experiences that spark creativity. We extend our sincere thanks to our juror, Leah Limpert Walt , for her thoughtful review of the work and for selecting this year’s award recipients. Leah’s perspective as a

The York Art Association invites our members to participate in the 2026 Spring Members’ Exhibition, a special moment in our organization’s history. This exhibition will be the final show held in our longtime Marshall Street location, marking the close of one chapter before we move into our new home on Linden Avenue. For generations, the Marshall Street location have been a place where artists shared their work, where friendships formed, and where the community gathered to exp