Gallery at York Hall 2024 Season Announced
Gallery at York Hall 2024 Season Announced and Free Admission
The Gallery at York Hall opens for the 2024 season on Tuesday, April 2, with operating hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. The Gallery is located at 301 Main Street in Historic Yorktown and is a cooperative effort between the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and York County.
Managed by volunteer Sharon Owen, the Gallery features the works of more than 300 local artists along with a variety of themed exhibits that change every six to eight weeks. The staff of 30-plus volunteers serve the community by maintaining an information area offering brochures, maps, and discounts to visitors, along with friendly service and hospitality.
This season kicks off with a Yorktown Houses and Quilts Exhibit for April and May featuring one-of-a-kind paintings of Yorktown homes and historic sites by Jeanne Eickhoff. Beautiful vintage and hand-sewn quilts will also be on display and for sale. Exhibits of paintings, basketry, and pottery featuring local artists are planned for this summer. Don’t miss local acoustical guitarist Lou Vangieri on select dates and a special Meet the Artist with Margaret Benton-Jones on July 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery remains one of the most unique locations to purchase Yorktown souvenirs, including items featuring the popular Yorktown Onion, Fifes and Drums of York Town, Revolutionary-era soldiers, and nautical-themed art.
The spring and summer exhibits at the Gallery are:
April – May
Yorktown Houses and Quilts featuring paintings by Jeanne Eickhoff
April 21 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
May 5 – Art at the River featuring Dick DePaul, Watercolors (display only)
May 19 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
June
Acrylic Paintings by Margaret Benton-Jones
June 23 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
July
Pine Needle Baskets by Joseph Jennings
July 14 – Meet Artist Margaret Benton-Jones, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 19 – August 1 – Christmas in July Sale with 10% off each purchase
July 21 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
August
Pottery featuring Martha Hayes
August 11 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call the Gallery at York Hall at 757-890-4490 or visit www.visityorktown.org for a complete listing of 2024 exhibits.