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Mission & History

Artists of Yardley, founded in 2004, is a non-profit organization that fosters creativity in the community. Initially focused on local artists, it expanded to support young artists and the wider community. Now known as AOY Art Center they found a Center on Patterson Farm in 2010.

AOY Art Center offers various programs, including shows, education for adults and youth, and a popular summer art camp. With over 290 artist members, ranging from beginners to professionals, AOY provides exciting and innovative programs taught by professionals. They host juried and non-juried shows, fundraising events, and social gatherings to showcase artists' work.

Join AOY and be a part of this unique organization!

STAFF


   • Bette Sovinee Executive Director
   • Maureen Kyle Senior Administrative Assistant
   • Devon John Chebra Operations Assistant
   • James Bongartz Education Director
   • Kris McMahon-Roba Camp Director
  • Yvonne Reyes Marketing Director


    OBJECTIVES

    • To promote, celebrate, and popularize area artists.

    • To elevate public awareness of visual arts in the community.

    • To establish venues for shows and exhibitions.

    • To share ideas and information through networking and discourse.

    • To establish a contact point for local art collectors.

    • To achieve creative growth as artists through education.

    Board

    AOY Art Center is governed by a Board comprised of business and civic leaders from the community, artists and creative professionals, and local patrons of the arts. The Board meets regularly throughout the year. 

    Members of the Board of Directors

    Samir Bhola, Treasurer

    Mary Ellen Bornak, President

    Karen Brodsky

    Grant Cohen, Vice President

    Connie Dierks

    Richard Fekete

    Elissa Goldberg

    Lynn Holl

    Ann Langtry

    Carol Richardson

    Michael Salvato

    Janis Schimsky

    James Walsh

    Melissa Watson

    Also Serving:

    Maggy Robinson President Emeritus 
    Bette Sovinee (NV) Secretary


    ~ Directions ~

    AOY Art Center is just east of the I-295 and PA 332 interchange in Lower Makefield, PA. On Rt 332 turn right at the light on MIRROR LAKE ROAD. Go about 0.5 mile; the entrance to the AOY Art Center is the second long driveway on the right. Look for the sign with the paintbrushes (The first long driveway on the right is the exit.)  949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley PA 19067-5514. GPS users may have better success entering Morrisville for the city.

    Google Maps, Mapquest and Yahoo! Maps show the map pin for the AOY Art Center address pointing to the exit. The entrance for the AOY Art Center is the long driveway near the pond. The Art Center is located at the end of the long straight driveway in the historic stone house at the left of the driveway. The house is often referred to as the Janney House. Plenty of on-site parking.

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    Donation

    * Mandatory fields
    *First name
    Class Attendee or Camper First Name
    *Last name
    Class Attendee or Camper Last Name
    *Email
    Emerging HS Artists Scholarship Fund
    AOY General Fund
    Susan Cohen Memorial Fund
    *Amount ($USD)
    Comment
     

    "You learn a lot about a community by how much it embraces, elevates and provides access to the arts. AOY Art Center, a nonprofit artistic hub on Mirror Lake Road, provides countless opportunities for residents to embrace their artistic side as a vehicle for growth, creativity, and profound joy. Through adult classes, youth programs, and public events, AOY Art Center uses the arts to not only inspire community members but also connect them to one another."

    ~ Bill Donahue, Managing Editor, Suburban Life Magazine,  "Best of Yardley" article 



      AOY Art Center

      949 Mirror Lake Road

      Yardley, PA 19067

      215-493-1205



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