SGHA is pleased to be the host facility of the first ever, peramant collection of Susquehanna River Art, Visions of the Susquehanna. This acclaimed exhibit was currated by Rob Evans,
a York County Artist. SGHA hosts select pieces from the collection.
The collection is exhibited at the John & Kathryn Zimmerman Center for Heritage at Historic Pleasant Garden, along the river south of Wrightsville. The gallery is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the First Friday of each month. Donations are appreciated. Guided group visits to view the collection are available by special appointment for a moderate fee - please call or email to schedule.
Information about the exhibit:
National Symbol by Leo Mazow featured in Art & Antiques Magazine's January 2008 edition.
Visions of the Susquehanna River Art Exhibit Opens at Zimmerman Center for Heritage
Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area's 10.28.08 Press Release
How can I help keep this River Art collection together?
While the initial phase of acquisition has been completed, we are still hoping to increase the collection with additional pieces. There are two ways you can help - through general donations and through adopting a painting
(pdf informational brochure)
Spotted Sandpiper ($50 - $999)
DVD copy of Stories of the Land
Tundra Swan ($1,000 - $2,499)
Susquehanna River Water Trail Map & Guide and DVD copy of Stories of the Land
Great Blue Heron ($2,500 - $4,999)
Tundra Swan level and Visions of the Susquehanna book (signed, special copy of the hardcover exhibit catalog)
Bald Eagle ($5,000 or more)
Heron level and your choice of a Susquehanna print by Rob Evans (signed, unframed)
(pdf information sheet)
Donors contribute the full cost of an available painting and it will be acquired in your name to be part of the exhibit. In addition to permanent recognition on the wall label, Adopt a Painting donors will also receive thank you gifts at the Bald Eagle level. Several of the acquired paintings are still available for adoption/naming.
* Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization and donations are tax deductable
How do I donate?
For check or money order donations, please download the informational brochure for General Donations, which contains an order form, or the Adopt a Painting flyer and send your check or money order payable to:
Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area
1706 Long Level Road
Wrightsville, PA 17368
Payment is also accepted online via PayPal
Please click the link below to be directed to PayPal.
Questions
Please contact us by calling 717-252-0229 or emailing info@susquehannaheritage.org.
We thank you for your support!
*The official registration & financial information of the Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.
Registration does not imply endorsement.
