Article and Photos Courtesy of: York County Public Affairs
The Gallery at York Hall opens on Friday, April 1, for the 2023 season with operating hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday (note: excluding Easter). 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 for visitors offering brochures, maps, and discounts, along with friendly service and hospitality.
This season kicks off with a Quilts Past & Present Exhibit for April and May featuring a variety of quilts including hand-made, vintage, and fiber art quilts. A special exhibit of Jeanne Eickhoff’s work is displayed in a beautiful handmade quilt in the lobby and her original works are available in the Gallery. Exhibits of basketry and pottery, featuring local artists, authors, and historians, are planned for this summer. Don’t miss local acoustical guitarist Lou Vangieri on April 23, May 21, July 23, and August 13 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Revolutionary author Mike Cerere is hosting a book signing on July 2 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and children’s book author Caroline Ward will host a book signing from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on August 27.
The Gallery remains one of the most unique locations to purchase one-of-a-kind Yorktown souvenirs, including items featuring the popular Yorktown Onion, Fifes and Drums of York Town, Revolutionary-era soldiers, and nautical-themed art.
The spring/summer exhibits at the Gallery are:
April – May
Quilts from Past & Present
April 23 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
May 7 – Art at the River featuring Dick DePaul, Watercolors (display only)
May 21 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
June – July
June – Wildlife Artist by Jim Wilson (display only)
June 25 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
July – Pine Needle Baskets by Joseph Jennings
July 2 – Book Signing by Mike Cerere, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
July 16 – Pine Needle Basket Demo by Joseph Jennings, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 23 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
August
Pottery featuring Martha Hayes
August 13 – Acoustical Guitar featuring Lou Vangieri, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
August 27 – Children’s Book Signing by author Caroline Ward, 12:30 to 3:30 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 2023 exhibits.
Dates, times, information subject to change. Additional Event Info: www.visityorktown.org/thegallery or call, 757-890-4490.
