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,

Nancy’s journey with the York Art Association began in the mid-1980s, sparked by something as simple as an extra credit drawing class. That class opened a door she didn’t expect. She was encouraged to keep painting and soon found her way to YAA, where she became a member and spent years exploring different media, discovering both technique and confidence along the way. Today, Nancy continues to be an active presence in the YAA community. She enters exhibitions, attends openin

Gretchen Nevin is one of the newest members of the York Art Association’s (YAA) board of directors, joining at an exciting time of growth and transition for the organization. She brings a unique combination of professional expertise and artistic experience that will help strengthen YAA and the local arts community at large. Gretchen is a seasoned operations professional at Broadcast Sports International, a company that delivers customized wireless cameras, audio, and communic