Abington Art Center

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Abington Art Center, located in Jenkintown, 20 minutes by rail from the heart of Philadelphia was established in 1939 as the Old York Road Art Guild. In 1965, the Guild's separate elements were brought together as the non-profit entity Abington Art Center, which has resided in Alverthorpe Manor since it was donated to Abington Township in 1969. Rosenwald, son of Julius Rosenwald, the part-owner an

d CEO of Sears, Roebuck and Company. In 1939, he razed the old house to build the current art-deco-inspired, 52-room mansion designed by Ernest A. The Art Centerโ€™s Studio School wing of this unique building once housed Rosenwald's enormous collection of over 2,600 rare books and 24,000 prints, drawings, and manuscripts, which was donated to the Library of Congress and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Our rich history provides inspiration for AAC's mission to further arts and culture.

๐Ÿ’ซ Light & Shadow Artist Feature ๐Ÿ’ซLearn about our featured NAWA PA Panelists featured on todayโ€™s Artist Talk. Hear more f...
11/19/2025

๐Ÿ’ซ Light & Shadow Artist Feature ๐Ÿ’ซ

Learn about our featured NAWA PA Panelists featured on todayโ€™s Artist Talk. Hear more from members Belle Manes, Jennifer Kish, Kathleen Catanese, and Margaret Montgomery, as they dive deep into their artistic practices and bodies of work.

๐Ÿ’ฌ This free, public event will be held in our Kellner gallery. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and light fare will be provided.

๐Ÿ“Artist Talk: Wednesday, November 19, from 6 โ€“ 8pm

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ The exhibition will remain up through Monday, January 5, 2026.

Our opening reception last week was a huge success with over 300 attendees!! What an incredible night filled with amazin...
11/18/2025

Our opening reception last week was a huge success with over 300 attendees!! What an incredible night filled with amazing artists. Thank you to all who attended!

If you missed it, the exhibitions Small Works To-Go + NAWA PA's Inaugural Exhibition Light & Shadow + Our Annual Faculty Exhibition will remain up through Monday, January 5, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ On View: November 6 - January 5
๐Ÿ’ฌ Featured Artist Talk: Wednesday, November 19 from 6-8 PM
๐Ÿชก Embroidered Portrait Workshop: Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM โ€“ 12 PM

๐Ÿ“ธ Linda Johnson Studio

๐ŸŒŸ Abington Art Center is proud to host an artist talk panel, featuring the National Association of Women Artists members...
11/18/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Abington Art Center is proud to host an artist talk panel, featuring the National Association of Women Artists members Belle Manes, Jennifer Kish, Kathleen Catanese, and Margaret Montgomery.

๐Ÿ“ Please join our artists on Wednesday, November 19, from 6 โ€“ 8pm for an evening of fruitful discussion, as they dive deep into their artistic practices and bodies of work.

๐Ÿ’ฌ This free, public event will be held in our Kellner gallery. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and light fare will be provided.

Our featured vendors for the day!
11/16/2025

Our featured vendors for the day!

We're still on for our Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair!! Today!!Join us on our expansive lawn for a day filled with:๐ŸŽ Un...
11/16/2025

We're still on for our Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair!! Today!!

Join us on our expansive lawn for a day filled with:

๐ŸŽ Unique Holiday Gifts From Local Artisans
๐Ÿ’ƒ Live Music + Dancing!
โœจ Regional Artists Showcasing Jewelry, Ceramics, Glass, Textiles, Painting, Photography, and more!

What food vendors are featured today?

๐ŸŽƒ Scream and Sugar + Mahoney Productions
๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธ Mermaid Spirits
๐Ÿค– Human Robot Brewery
๐Ÿฏ Philadelphia Mead Company
๐ŸŒฎ Rogreโ€™s LLC / El Toro Serrano Food Truck
๐Ÿ— Federal Donuts & Chicken
๐Ÿœ Thai Jai Dee
๐Ÿช MR. Big Stuff Cookie Co.
๐Ÿ’ช Chizfit LLC
๐Ÿ”ฅ Saritaโ€™s Grill
๐Ÿง Jillian Bakes

๐Ÿชก  Did you know we have an upcoming free Embroidery Workshop? It's Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM โ€“ 12 PM.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Join fibe...
11/15/2025

๐Ÿชก Did you know we have an upcoming free Embroidery Workshop? It's Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM โ€“ 12 PM.

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Join fiber artist Bonnie MacAllister () for a morning of conversation then try your hand at embroidering portraits!

๐ŸŒŸ No experience necessary. Teens aged 14 and up may participate with a registered adult

๐Ÿ“ This workshop is a part of NAWA PA's () Inaugural Exhibition Light & Shadow and will be on view through Monday, January 5.

Woah! Our Art and Fine Fair is THIS Sunday, November 16 from 10am - 4pm. Get started on your Holiday shopping. See you s...
11/14/2025

Woah! Our Art and Fine Fair is THIS Sunday, November 16 from 10am - 4pm. Get started on your Holiday shopping. See you soon ๐ŸŽโœจ

๐Ÿ“ธ Melissa Hassey Photo

11/13/2025
๐ŸŒŸ Upcoming NAWA ProgrammingGet these free and family friendly events in your calendar!๐Ÿ’ฌ Featured Artist Talk: Wednesday,...
11/12/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Upcoming NAWA Programming

Get these free and family friendly events in your calendar!

๐Ÿ’ฌ Featured Artist Talk: Wednesday, November 19 from 6-8 PM
๐Ÿชก Embroidered Portrait Workshop: Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM โ€“ 12 PM

See you soon โœจ

โ„๏ธโ›„ Registration is NOW OPEN for Winter Classes!๐ŸŽจ Join us for our Winter 10-Week Session! ๐ŸŽจWe're ready to get creative! ...
11/11/2025

โ„๏ธโ›„ Registration is NOW OPEN for Winter Classes!

๐ŸŽจ Join us for our Winter 10-Week Session! ๐ŸŽจ

We're ready to get creative! Whether youโ€™re leveling up your skills or looking to learn a new medium, weโ€™ve got incredible classes for kids, teens and adults.

Choose from:

๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Drawing
๐ŸŽจ Painting
๐Ÿ’Ž Jewelry
๐Ÿบ Ceramics..and so much more!

Register now at canvas.abingtonartcenter.org

๐Ÿ“ฟ Bead Sale:  A Jewelry Studio BenefitDuring our ๐ŸŽช  Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair  ๐ŸŽช๐Ÿ“Sunday, November 16 from 10am - 4...
11/10/2025

๐Ÿ“ฟ Bead Sale: A Jewelry Studio Benefit

During our ๐ŸŽช Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair ๐ŸŽช

๐Ÿ“Sunday, November 16 from 10am - 4pm

AAC was the recipient of an incredibly generous bead donation from artist and AAC friend Elizabeth (Libby) Glatfelter who passed away in 2021. Libbyโ€™s goal was to sell the beads to purchase much needed new benches and a soldering station for the jewelry studio where she spent much of her time. Please join us on Sunday November 16th from 10am-4pm in the Community Gallery to shop for beads and help to make these much needed improvements to our jewelry studio.

Donations are also welcome!

๐ŸŽช  Weโ€™re a week out from our Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair!! Can you believe it?!Letโ€™s take a look at some of our incr...
11/09/2025

๐ŸŽช Weโ€™re a week out from our Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair!! Can you believe it?!

Letโ€™s take a look at some of our incredibly talented featured fair artisans.

Featured this week:

โœจ Elizabeth Cormier Art
โœจ SUNDYES.good.vibes
โœจ Vogel 3D Crafts
โœจ Alessandro Reale - Author
โœจ Aritimi Design Studio
โœจ Petal to the Metal Decor
โœจ JuneGPaints
โœจ John Schwab
โœจ All Washed Up Gems

๐Ÿ“Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 16 from 10am - 4pm!

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515 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA
19046

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm

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