A few years ago, several leaders of local arts organizations began to dream out loud, together, about the possibilities for the arts to jump-start Pottstown’s renaissance. They’d already seen, firsthand, the social and educational importance of the arts, and were ready to join together to make an economic impact. In 2009 they announced the formation of the Pottstown Arts & Cultural Alliance, whose founding members are listed below.
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Gallery on High
Director: Cathy ParettiThe Gallery is located in a fully restored Victorian building in the center of Pottstown’s historical district, moments away from routes 422 and 100, and from routes 663 and 73. Click here for a map and directions.
The Gallery offers contrasting styles of media for even the most discriminating collector and represents local and national artists with established reputations and new and upcoming artists. Its members participate in the area’s most prestigious juried art shows.
254 High Street – Pottstown, PA 19464 – 610.326.2506 – info@galleryonhigh.com -
Gallery School of Pottstown
Director: Erika Hornburg-CooperThe Gallery School of Pottstown is a non-profit community art school providing an excellent education in the arts to both the youth and adults of our community, regardless of their income level. Instructors are all professional artists who limit class size for more individualized instruction, helping students foster their creativity and develop their talents for both their personal enrichment and as a foundation for advanced studies in the arts. The school also offers an after-school program for children, as well as an art camp that runs through the summer and on no-school days during the school year. Scholarships and tuition assistance are available.
254 High Street – Pottstown, PA 19464 – 610.326.2506 – info@galleryonhigh.com -
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra
President: Mrs. Christine VaughtThis community symphony orchestra strives for musical excellence and innovation in its presentation of classical, holiday and pop concerts. PSO is host to the Kathryn E. MacPhail Young Artist Competition, offering this special opportunity to many outstanding young musicians over the past 42 years.
P.O. Box 675 – Pottstown, PA 19464 – 610.327.3614 – CVaught@pottstownsymphony.org -
Village Productions / Tri-County Performing Arts Center
Executive Director: Marta Rubin KieslingVillage Productions is a dynamic, performing arts organization founded in 2001 by a dedicated team of performing artists, arts educators, and area residents who dreamed of creating new and highly accessible performing arts opportunities for the community. Through strong leadership and fiscal responsibility, Village Productions quickly developed a superb reputation for bringing quality performances and educational opportunities to the Region.
Village Productions – P.O. Box 1325 – Pottstown, PA 19464 – 610.970.1199 – marta@villageproductions.org Tri-County Performing Arts Center – 245 E. High Street – Pottstown, PA 19464