2 Stockton Ave New Hope, Pennsylvania | Copyright © 2006 - 2010 New Hope Arts, Inc.
About New Hope Arts
The Organization
New Hope Arts has a small working board that works in close concert with larger community based committees. All meetings are open and the public is always welcome.
New Hope Arts Inc. is partially funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Partners for the Arts and the 5 County Arts Fund administered by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the Borough of New Hope, Elliott Building Group, Ltd., George E. Michael, Inc., Tom Scannapieco, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, Univest, Penn Wealth Planning, First National Bank & Trust of Newtown and numerous generous members of the community. Proceeds raised from events fund New Hope Arts, Inc. programs such as Showcase the Arts of New Hope and The New Hope Sculpture Project.
The Center
Through the generous donation of Scannapieco Family Holdings. New Hope Arts has a new home. Taking on the responsibility of a building has been a challenging and exciting experience. This past year has been dominated by meetings with architects, designers, community groups, city fathers and a variety of agencies and organizations. The reception from the public has been overwhelmingly positive and the group is now embarking on a serious year of fundraising to create the Center that all envision.
The Center New Visions - New Voices
The New Hope Arts Capital Project
New Hope Arts has made incredible strides in its 8 year history - beginning as a small community based arts organization it has quickly grown into an important regional center for the arts. With strong leadership, innovative programming and diverse community support it has become a leading area arts organization; responsive to the needs of the community, respectful of the area’s strong arts heritage and clearly defining the importance of the contemporary artists in today’s society. Establishing New Hope as the cultural oasis of Bucks County and lauding dynamic, new artists of regional and national importance, it is reclaiming New Hope’s reputation as a top arts destination of the country. It has drawn artists from around the country and gathered praise from numerous national and regional publications.
In order to continue growing and meeting new challenges, New Hope Arts plans:
* To create an exhibition space of the highest professional standards
* To create a semi-independent space for smaller exhibitions, gallery talks and demonstrations
* To create an intimate black box theatre for new and original works
* To create an entrance with appropriate signage that better represents the quality of the art within the building
* To upgrade and modernize the building to meet safety and accessibility needs
The Center is working with the well known Bucks County firm Ralph Curtis Fey, A.I.A. Architects. Fey, President of the Bucks County chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has worked on other notable projects such as the award winning Montgomery Community College and The Tri-County Performing Arts Center. He has pledged his services pro bono to the project.
At the time of the purchase of the complex Scannapieco Family Holdings contributed $600,000 toward the purchase price of $1,800,000.
Once completed, New Hope Arts Center will be a model program for the contemporary arts; setting the highest standard of excellence and re-establishing New Hope’s well deserved place on the American art scene.
Founder
Robin Larsen
Board of Directors
Paul Beckwith
Elaine Daniels
Ralph Curtiss Fey
Jim Hamilton, Emeritus
Richard Hirschfield
Larry Keller
Lewis Matheney
Frank Policare
Tom Scannapieco
Barbara Stoller
Doreen Wright
Gallery Manager
Christine Ramirez
Volunteers
Susan Bartley
Paul Beckwith
Marilyn Bullock
Adam Capone
Wendy Claflin Gladston
Liam Collier
Lita Colligan
Leslie Crilley
Carol Cruikshanks
Caroline Dechert
Katie DeSloovere
Paul Fogel
John Giocci
Harry Gordon
Wendy Gordon
Jim Hamilton
Susan Hill
Donna Hurwitz
Dylan Hurwitz
Storm Hurwitz
Richard Jarboe
JaQuinley Kerr
Pamela Kerr
Deborah Lang
Chrissy Leasher
Elizabeth Miller McCue
John McDevit
Katia McGuirk
Paul Mirowsky
Tim Mulnar
Daniel Ramirez
Holly Reed
Cindy Ridolfino
Bill Scandone
John Slavin
Dana Stewart
George Terp
Laurie Terp
Annelies van Dommelen
Our Founder
Our founder, Robin Larsen started New Hope Arts, Inc. in 2002, creating a series of events and art exhibits that continue to affect people from this area and beyond. Robin was instrumental in starting the annual Outdoor Sculpture project and other yearly arts activities.
Sadly, Robin passed away in 2009 and is sorely missed. Those who knew Robin well knew that she did not like have her photo taken. Ricky Godinez of Sidetrackes Gallery was lucky enough to snap this wonderful photo of Robin about a year before she died.
Space Rental
The Center is available for rental. Priority is given to not-for-profit organizations and individuals sponsoring educational programs that impact the region served by NHArts. NHArts encourages interested individuals to call to set up an appointment, see the space, and review the Center’s rental policy. Special rates are available for Business Benefactors.
The Center has approved vendors (see below.)
NHArts Center
2nd Floor, 2 Stockton Avenue
(corner of Stockton & Bridge Street), New Hope, Pennsylvania
215-862-9606 - nhartschristine@comcast.net
* 3000 square feet
* bathrooms on premise
* capacity: 200 w/seating
* 250 party/reception without tables
APPROVED VENDORS
(partial list)
Party rentals
Bucks Mont Rental - Warrington
Elite Linens - Lambertville
Catering
Hamilton’s Grill Room
Dish Catering
Triumph Brewing Co.
Designers
River Valley Signs & Designs
Wilkinson Media
Equipment rental & Operating Sound & Lighting
Ericrents.com- Eric Silverman.
New Hope Arts is dedicated to furthering the heritage of New Hope as a center for art and artists. New Hope Arts supports artists by fostering opportunities and providing space to create, collaborate and present their work. NHA offers residents and visitors of the region access to a broad array of contemporary visual, performing and literary arts.
