York Art Association

Less than a month left on the call for art to be entered into our biggest show of the year! $4750 in total to be awarded! Open for all the details!

https://yaa2024.artcall.org/

The York Art Association continues to thrive thanks to dedicated members like Paul Godfrey. Paul's experience with YAA highlights the organization's impact on local artists. The association has significantly impacted Paul's artistic journey, as he notes he has been strongly influenced by meeting and talking to other artists.

Paul's story exemplifies how YAA fosters growth, connection, and knowledge within the local art community. His 5-year engagement with YAA demonstrates the lasting impact of the association on its members.

We invite all members to share their YAA experiences by visiting bit.ly/YAASurvey to complete our survey.

Do you believe drawing well is only for the few who are naturally gifted?

THINK AGAIN! It is a skill that can be developed and mastered with practice and patience! You can learn by training your eyes to see like an artist and then your hands to execute what you see. In this course, students will work at their own pace using the classical methods demonstrated in class. Learn about proportions, value, perspective by using tools such as grids and sight-size to help you improve your drawing skills. This is a limited space class so reserve your spot today!
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York Art Association - MASTERING REALISM FOR BEGINNERS (ages 12 & up) with Jessie Groft Check out this upcoming event by clicking on this post!

Time to take your Anime drawing skills to the next level! You’ve learned to draw faces, convey emotions, illustrate bodies, clothing, fantasy creatures, chibi and robots.

In previous classes we’ve touched upon action, story development and directing your own manga. In this class we will take all those skills and literally create a production ready, 3-4 page, full color story, based on your own characters. In addition, we will print a comic of all the student’s short stories into one larger manga graphic novel.

The outcome of this class will be a compilation of your comics/short stories printed for you to keep! (Physical copies will be available to each student at a later date after the workshop is completed.) This class will guide and teach you the step-by-step process in creating an actual full color comic.

Serious and inspired Anime artists wanted!
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Have a safe holiday weekend!

Learn to express yourself in this painting class structured for all levels of artists! The instructor will review basic painting techniques as well as help you to explore your painting style. More experienced artists will benefit through the weekly presentations and discussions on seeing beyond the photographic reference.
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Whether you are looking to explore a creative outlet for the first time, hone your skills, or find a community that shares your artistic interests, THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU!

Join us as we work independently on projects of our own choosing with feedback from the instructor and each other in a relaxed group setting. Chris is an award-winning oil painter who started painting later in life. Her informal art education was gained by taking regional professionals’ workshops and classes.
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Whether you're just starting out with watercolor painting or looking to take your skills to the next level, we've got you covered with our 8-week course.
We'll explore the basics of watercolor, including values, color mixing, creating beautiful compositions, and working with engaging themes. Our aim is to build your confidence and proficiency so you can create paintings you're truly proud of. During the class, Jim will guide you through step-by-step demonstrations, provide photo references, and even give you the chance to use your own photos.
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Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along.
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The Acrylic Pouring technique aka Fluid Art allows artists to apply color in puddles, pools, and marble-like patterns. Pouring results in a smooth, glossy paint film that is perfectly even and blemish free. There are no paintbrushes necessary for this technique. It is particularly popular with beginners as it allows artists to create quick paintings with dramatic, contemporary results.

SUPPLY LIST: *Supply fee of $15.00 due to the instructor at start of workshop.

Registration deadline is 9/16 to allow for an adequate supply of materials.
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CALLING ALL TWEENS!

Let’s explore acrylic painting each week with this fun class where we will learn techniques while painting our favorite animals, fantasy creatures, and other fun subjects! Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations are provided to guide your budding artist along.
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In this class with Instructor, Sue Marrazzo - Students will learn about DESIGN, COLOR, SHAPE, TEXTURE and more. This class will explore Abstract Art; while learning to paint intuitively. Multiple lessons will be shared in steps.
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How can an artist CAPTIVATE their viewers?

In this class you will be discussing: Mastery of Composition, Use of Color, Dramatic Lighting, Emotive Brushwork, Storytelling, Attention to detail, and Mastering your Technique.

On the first day, students will view a PPT and master skills in opacity, vibrancy, value, edge quality, texture, temperature and contrast through thorough demos and practice. They will learn how these techniques can be used in their own work moving forward into the next 5 classes. This class can be for beginners, intermediate or advanced. Anything from types of brushes, to types of paint to different mediums can be discussed. The class's objectives are determined by each individual need and skill level. Come to class and see what more you can learn to make your viewers say, WOW!
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Based on the book of the same name, this class is for beginners, professionals, and those who are curious about art. In class we will explore the differences between the right and left hemispheres, learn techniques to tap into the creative sides of our brain, and practice ways to improve our artistic endeavors. No experience is necessary. Open mind required!
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CALL FOR WORKS

Submissions for the 53rd Annual Open Juried Exhibition are open until September 20th. This call is open to all fine artists and genres (non-functional & original works only).

Best of Show - $1,750.
Five awards of Excellence $600 each.

To view the prospectus visit https://yaa2024.artcall.org/.

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Register for this new class today!

Using bookbinding structures as substrates for sketchbooks, canvases, & sculptural forms, this class will move through a variety of bookbinding techniques and processes to explore the ones suited to your artistic interests. With a quick introduction of bookbinding practices through both a pamphlet book and a single sheet book structure, students will learn about the tools, adhesives, processes, paper grain, presses, and stitching threads. A progression of binding difficulties will follow through this six week course of structures and finding ways to use each book style creatively. We will move from Pamphlets, Accordions, Japanese Binding, to Coptic and its variations, & Buttonhole stitching if time allows. Coptic binding is a stitch that allows for a flexible spine in which the book opens flat and can be used to paint or sketch right across both pages…a positive aspect lacking in many commercial sketchbooks and Accordion bindings allow for a rich visual space for imagery.
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Register today at https://yaa42.wildapricot.org/event-5816421
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Less than a month left on the call for art to be entered into our biggest show of the year! $4750 in total to be awarded! Open for all the details!

The CALL FOR ART is OPEN for the 53rd Annual Open Juried Exhibition! Call for ART is OPEN for our 53rd Open Juried Exh. on display beginning Nov 3-Dec 15th.

YAA is offering a online zoom watercolor class led by Deb Watson.

Learn to paint with watercolor, take your painting to the next level or just have fun with paint. Via ZOOM link, Deb will show you how to paint realistic watercolor the easiest way possible. Concepts are simplified and helpful tips and demos will explain every point.
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Hey! It's back to school for all you artists out there too! ;)
Classes start September 3rd!
link to schedule ===> https://yaa42.wildapricot.org/page-18163

https://www.yorkartassociation.org/post/yaa-announces-youth-art-exhibition-at-jcc

YAA Announces Youth Art Exhibition at JCC Youth Art Exhibit to open at the York Jewish Community Center on September 6, 2024, 4:30pm-6:00pm

https://www.yorkartassociation.org/post/yaa-contributes-to-york-arts-week-with-installation-of-a-mural-in-downtown-york

YAA contributes to York Arts Week with installation of a mural in downtown York. Summer at YAA has historically been about the kids! In the month of July, we provide art camps for kids ranging in ages 5 and up. This year, we partnered with a artists and muralist, Annelise Vuono and Ophelia Chambliss to offer a special opportunity to our teen artists.This mural, IMAGINE, was desi...

How can an artist CAPTIVATE their viewers? We will be discussing: Mastery of Composition, Use of Color, Dramatic Lighting, Emotive Brushwork, Storytelling, Attention to detail, and Mastering your Technique.

On the first day, students will view a PPT and master skills in opacity, vibrancy, value, edge quality, texture, temperature and contrast through thorough demos and practice. They will learn how these techniques can be used in their own work moving forward into the next 5 classes. This class can be for beginners, intermediate or advanced. Anything from types of brushes, to types of paint to different mediums can be discussed. The class's objectives are determined by each individual need and skill level. Come to class and see what more you can learn to make your viewers say, WOW!
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Register today at https://yaa42.wildapricot.org/event-5817496
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