Inner City Neighborhood Art House

10/02/2026

🐾🎨 Calling all animal lovers and aspiring artists!
Hone your animal drawing skills in our Pet Portrait Workshop, a six-part workshop taught by Margie Ruyak Matha! Learn to capture the personality and character of your favorite four-legged friends while developing your drawing skills in a fun, creative setting.
Thursdays, October 15 – November 19
10 AM – 12 PM
Six part workshop
Free of charge! Donations are greatly appreciated.
Registration is required.
Whether you’re inspired by a beloved pet or simply love drawing animals, come create with us! 🐶🐱🐴
👉 Register and learn more: Upcoming Events - Inner-City Neighborhood Art House

10/01/2026

🎨✨ Throwback Thursday: Taste of the Arts 2026! ✨🎨

We’re still feeling incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community at this year’s Taste of the Arts! ❤️

It was a wonderful evening filled with art, music, creativity, and community, and we’re so thankful to everyone who came out and made it such a memorable night.

From our artists and performers to our volunteers, sponsors, donors, supporters, and everyone who joined us for the celebration, thank you for being part of The heART of Our Community! 🎨❤️

We’re already looking back at the memories with big smiles. 📸✨

09/28/2026

Spots are still available for our Intro to Digital Animation Class! Visit https://www.neighborhoodarthouse.org/events/details/intro-to-digital-illustration for details and to sign up for class!

🎨✨ Ready to bring your ideas to life? Try something new with digital art!

Join instructor Calie Maloney for Introduction to Digital Illustration, a three-part workshop designed to introduce you to the basics of digitally illustrating a scene.

Thursday evenings, October 1–15
6–8 PM
$30 fee for this three part workshop
Instructor: Calie Maloney

Whether you’re completely new to digital illustration or simply curious to explore a new creative medium, come learn, experiment, and create!

👉 Learn more and register: www.neighborhoodarthouse.org/events/details/intro-to-digital-illustration

09/25/2026

📢 Reminder: There will be no classes today, Friday, September 25th.
Classes will resume as usual on Monday, September 28th. 🎨✨

We look forward to seeing everyone back at the Art House on Monday! 💙

09/23/2026

🎨 Investing in Our Future Through EITC

We are incredibly grateful to Erie Insurance for investing in the future of our community through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and supporting the power of arts education. Thanks to their generous support, the Neighborhood Art House can continue providing youth with opportunities to explore creativity, develop new skills, build confidence, and discover the joy of making art.

Pictured with the presentation are Executive Director Kelly Stolar, CFRE; Program Director Lourdes Jasso; and Core Committee members Regina Gaston, Kathy Burik, and Annalynn Shuttleworth.

Thank you, Erie Insurance, for helping us invest in the artists, creators, and community members of tomorrow! 🌟

09/22/2026

🎨✨ Ready to bring your ideas to life? Try something new with digital art!

Join instructor Calie Maloney for Introduction to Digital Illustration, a three-part workshop designed to introduce you to the basics of digitally illustrating a scene.

Thursday evenings, October 1–15
6–8 PM
$30 fee for this three part workshop
Instructor: Calie Maloney

Whether you’re completely new to digital illustration or simply curious to explore a new creative medium, come learn, experiment, and create!

👉 Learn more and register: www.neighborhoodarthouse.org/events/details/intro-to-digital-illustration

09/18/2026

🎨✨ Stop by the Neighborhood Art House for Gallery Night ✨🎨

We’re participating in Gallery Night TONIGHT! Come spend your evening exploring art, enjoying refreshments, and discovering the creative energy that makes the Neighborhood Art House such a special part of our community.

🖼️ Featured:
6” x 6” Canvases Created by Artists from Near and Far
Original Artwork created by Neighborhood Art House Students
Refreshments

📅 Tonight, September 18
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Inner-City Neighborhood Art House
201 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16503

Come see what’s happening inside! We’d love to welcome you. ❤️🎨

09/14/2026

🎨✨ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Taste of the Arts 2026! ✨🎨

We’re just ONE DAY away from Taste of the Arts: The heART of Our Community! Before you head our way tomorrow, here are a few helpful things to know:

🚗 Parking: A Seawolves playoff game will be taking place in the neighborhood, so parking may be more limited than usual. Please plan ahead and allow extra time. We’re grateful to SafeNet and The 10/20 Collective for allowing us to use their parking lots for the evening.
• SafeNet entrances: 9th & 10th Streets
• The 10/20 Collective entrance: Holland Street

📍 Arrival & Check-In: Enter through Door #1 on the Holland Street side and stop at the registration table when you arrive.

🎟️ Need a ticket? Tickets will be available at the door! We accept cash, check, and credit cards.

🎨 Dress to express yourself! We encourage your favorite art-inspired attire. Come ready to show off your creativity!

Here’s what awaits you:
🖌️ Interactive art stations with our students
🎶 Student music and dance performances
🖼️ More than 100 original works in our Six in the City section, sales beginning at 5:30
🔨 Silent auction, gift baskets & Benefit Drawing
🏒 Live auction featuring a game-used hockey stick from New York Rangers and Team USA Captain J.T. Miller
🍴 Light buffet and cocktails catered by Sabella’s

Come ready to shop, watch, bid, taste, create, and celebrate! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! ❤️🎨

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 5 PM
📍 Inner-City Neighborhood Art House
🎟️ $60 | 21+

09/13/2026

2 More Days! 🎶🎨

The countdown continues! Soon, the lights will be on, the music will fill the room, and our talented youth will take the stage.

Come join the fun, join the audience, and experience the excitement of seeing creativity come to life. From performances and demonstrations to artwork, food, and plenty of opportunities to connect, Taste of the Arts is an evening meant to be enjoyed together.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 5 PM
📍 Inner-City Neighborhood Art House
🎟️ $60 | 21+

Two days to go. One unforgettable evening to come! ✨

👉 Get your tickets: https://www.neighborhoodarthouse.org/events/taste-of-the-arts-2026

09/12/2026

3 More Days Until Taste of the Arts! 🎨✨

The stage is set, the artists are ready, and the countdown is on! In just three days, we’ll gather for Taste of the Arts: The heART of Our Community.

Whether you’re taking the stage, sharing your artwork, joining the fun, or cheering from the audience, there’s a place for you in this celebration of creativity and community. ❤️

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 5 PM
📍 Inner-City Neighborhood Art House
🎟️ $60 | 21+

Come ready to live in the moment, enjoy the art, and celebrate the people who make our community special!

👉 Tickets & details: https://www.neighborhoodarthouse.org/events/taste-of-the-arts-2026