ANN UA L R E P O RT 2021-2022
Blues & Jazz Festival
Old Town Night Market
Competitive Portrait Drawing
It is our vision to create a THRIVING, DIVERSE, & VIBRANT ar ts community in Yor k County. The Arts Council of York County enriches the lives of residents, students, and visitors as we promote a strong sense of community and provide economic and cultural growth. Like many arts and culture organizations throughout the country, the pandemic continued to greatly impact the Arts Council and all arts activity in York County. We are deeply grateful to federal and state funding resources that kept us afloat these past two years, along with individuals and businesses who continue their donations and sponsorships. After more than a year without an executive director, the Arts Council was pleased to welcome Lori Robishaw in November 2021 and pays tribute to the board leaders, former staff member Reba Bowens, and current staff Melanie Cooper, Jesslyn Armstrong, and Mike Gentry for their extraordinary efforts in maintaining our work during the worst of the pandemic. Going forward as we rebuild our resources, we look to new and reimagined programming that brings our region back to life. Despite concern with inflation and a fluctuating stock market, we still anticipate further growth in the county that makes it essential to provide the tools to increase access and connections to the arts.
