THE ORGANIZATION
Robin Larsen, New
Hope Arts Director
"New Hope
Arts, Inc. programs have been embraced by community
members and artists alike. We hope that the Sculpture
Exhibitions, the Works in Wood Exhibition, and
the Savor New Hope Weekends will grow into larger
regional attractions. “
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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.
American Style Magazine 2005
"New Hope Arts
and its Sculpture New Hope exhibition was commended
for its role in the revitalization of the New
Hope’s arts reputation and the river town
was named the “Top Small Town Arts Destination
in America."
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Edward Rendell, Governor
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
"On behalf of all residents in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I would like to extend
my congratulations to you and the entire Borough of New
Hope upon being
named “The Top Small Town Arts Destination in America” by American
Style magazine. Exciting events such as the Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit...
(and) a vibrant and constantly expanding arts community serve as an endorsement
of the arts and is an excellent ambassador for the cultural vibrancy that can
be found in the greater Philadelphia region."
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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.
Nancy
Delucia, 5-County Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Cultural
Alliance
" I had the pleasure
of attending the gala fundraiser for New Hope Arts, Inc. … the generosity
of those gathered are ringing endorsements of the work that New Hope Arts has
done to raise awareness of and participation in arts and culture in your community.
I heard strong words of support from community leaders and saw many checkbooks
open and, in fact, was moved to write a check myself. “
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