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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 and 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 Center’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.

10/04/2026

We ❤️ our staff members!!

Abington Art Center could not run without our hardworking staff (who are also incredible artists!!). View their artwork in our current exhibition “2026 Faculty, Staff, & Members Show” during our gallery hours.

📍On View: Sept. 10 - Oct. 19

10/02/2026

💫 We’re highlighting the stunning work of our upcoming Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair Vendors!

As always, we're so excited to share the fantastic work of our featured local artisans. Up Next:

✨Castor Art And Pottery (.art.and.pottery)
✨Bees & Wax Soap & Candle Co. ()
✨Bill Kassel Fine Art
✨Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap
✨Bob Moore Drawing
✨Citrus Mouse (.mouse)
✨Crafted Couture Customs By V. ()
✨Crow Canyon Customs ()
✨Crystals In Copper LLC ()
✨Custom Comic-and Other Art

Join us outside on our expansive lawn for a fun day of handcrafted gifts by local artists, food, live music and more!

🎪 Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11 AM – 4 PM

📍 515 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046

10/01/2026

🌟 Upcoming Artist Talk 🌟

Abington Art Center is proud to host this artist talk with Art Behind Bars’ exhibition curator, and AAC Executive Director, Rosalie Guzofsky.

Art Behind Bars brings together the work of Michael Vandergrift, Luis Lopez, Brian Witham, and Josue Benitez, four incarcerated individuals serving sentences for serious crimes at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana. Working within the profound physical and psychological constraints of incarceration, they have each found in art a space for expression, reflection, and possibility.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 6 – 8pm for an evening of fruitful discussion. Our talk will be held in our Kellner gallery. Free tea and light fare will be provided.

📍On View: Sept. 10 - Oct. 19
💬 Artist Talk: Wednesday, October 7th, from 6-8pm
🖼️ "Still Life/Self Portrait", Brian Witham, Acrylic on stretched canvas

Our Artist Talk are sponsored in part by the Jenkintown Lyceum.

09/30/2026

What happens when art becomes a pathway to reflection, self-expression, and transformation?

"Art Behind Bars" (ABB) presents the work of four artists—Michael Vandergrift, Bryan Witham, Luis Lopez, and Josue Benitez—who create art during their incarceration at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Their work offers a rare and deeply human perspective on life behind bars. These four men, each incarcerated for serious crimes, discovered through art a means to confront their experiences, explore their identities, and imagine the possibility of personal change.

One of the artists, Michael Vandergrift, is a Delaware County, Pennsylvania native, bringing an especially local connection to an exhibition that asks us to look beyond the labels of “inmate” or “offender” and consider the human capacity for creativity, introspection, accountability, and transformation.

📍On View: Sept. 10 - Oct. 19
💬 Artist Talk: Wednesday, October 7th, from 6-8pm

Abington Art Center is proud to host this artist talk with Art Behind Bars’ exhibition curator, and AAC Executive Director, Rosalie Guzofsky. Please join us on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. for an evening of fruitful discussion. Our talk will be held in our Kellner gallery. Free tea and light fare will be provided.

09/29/2026

💫 We’re highlighting the beautiful work of our upcoming Holiday Art and Fine Craft Fair Vendors!

As always, we're so happy to share the fabulous work of our featured local artisans. First up:

✨Art by Cassandra Shiflet ()
✨100 Acres ()
✨222 Creations ()
✨27 Sunny Days ()
✨Alessandro Reale - Author (.writes)
✨All Washed Up Gems ()
✨Art by Jan Pushor ()
✨ART by O ASHLEY ()
✨Ash Arthur Originals ()

Join us outside on our expansive lawn for a fun day of handcrafted gifts by local artists, food, live music and more!

🎪 Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11 AM – 4 PM

📍 515 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046

09/25/2026

🌟 What a beautiful Fall Equinox Workshop we had with Sondra Rosenberg.

We reflected on the profound balance that the Equinox represents while also acknowledging the importance of embracing change. After a walk on the grounds to the stone labyrinth and a short meditation, we created art based on what we had discussed and meditated on. Take a look at our workshop attendees lovely creations!

📍Stay tuned for upcoming workshops in our Studio School...

09/23/2026

We ❤️ our instructors!!

Abington Art Center is not Abington Art Center without our incredibly talented teachers. View their beautiful artwork in our current exhibition “2026 Faculty, Staff, & Members Show” during our gallery hours.

📍On View: Sept. 10 - Oct. 19

09/21/2026

🎪 We're so happy to announce our Vendor Line-Up for our 2026 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Fair! Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11 AM – 4 PM.

📍 515 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046

💭 And this year, we’re bringing back our Kids Corner. We’ve still got spots available for any creative kids ready to bring it! Spots are rolling until full, so apply soon.

🌟 To see the full list of featured vendors, head over to abingtonartcenter.org/2026-holiday-art-and-fine-craft-fair-vendors!

09/20/2026

✨ Get into it!

🖼️ A Small Works Open Call

Abington Art Center is proud to present a call for submissions for our second installation of Small Works To-Go!

Please be sure your work fits the following criteria:

▪️ 10×10 inches or less inclusive of frame
▪️ No more than 3 inches in depth
▪️ Priced at $200 or less
▪️ Ready-to-hang

📍 Artists that are interested in this opportunity, are invited to submit up to 8 works of ready-to-hang artwork to our submission form by October 4th. Form closes either at deadline or at capacity (120 submissions). Do not wait until the last minute to apply!

🔗 Learn more and submit at abingtonartcenter.org/gallery/calls-for-artist

09/18/2026

Fall Session has begun! Congratulations to all the students and teachers for the beginning of fun and fruitful session.

We wanted to take a second to look back at our amazing campers from Summer. KidFest was such a sweet way to see celebrate what all our kids had created. We are continually in awe of our artists!

Here's to many more seasons full of art!!

📸 Melissa Hassey Photography

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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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