Chester Springs Studio Background

In 1978, the Chester Springs Studio purchased a small bank barn and two acres of land to provide a studio for neighbors to enjoy art and art-making in their own backyard. A decade later, in recognition of the artist's ability to interpret and transform society, the Chester Springs Studio committed to the support of emerging and established visual artists as a way to enrich the cultural fabric of Chester County.

The Studio's programs reinforce our mission through curated exhibitions and juried residency opportunities for artists; artists' talks, open studio visits, and demonstrations to introduce art to new audiences; drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics classes for students of all ages and all levels of artistic experience; and collaborative outreach programs that bring together diverse populations through meaningful art experiences.

Through Art Partners, our programs reach out to artistically talented and motivated young people by offering them the opportunity to attend classes in Chester Springs or Coatesville at little or no cost. The program also sponsors nationally recognized artists’ visits in Chester County schools and develops art programs in partnership with the residents of neighboring communities such as Coatesville. Our goal is to make art a real part of people’s lives, to initiate dialogues about art that include a multiplicity of voices, and to lessen the social and economic barriers that too often limit audiences for art and art-making.