The Grotto Community Center

Six years ago, The Grotto opened its doors, driven by a vision to cultivate a vibrant community for isolated creatives and entrepreneurs. Today, we stand as a beacon of inspiration, fostering creativity, connection, and growth.

As a nonprofit organization, we're dedicated to providing an authentic and equitable space for resource sharing, community events, and networking. Situated in the heart of Downtown York, The Grotto has become a home for artists, businesses, designers, and visionaries alike.

Over the past six years, we've achieved remarkable milestones:

• 900+ individuals have joined us to cowork, collaborate, and innovate.
• We've hosted community performances, events, and activities – including our WHEREABOUTS networking event and Prom social.
• Our photostudio has served a variety photographers and creatives.
• 600+ adult students have gained invaluable skills and insights through our diverse range of classes and workshops, from Figure Drawing to Entrepreneur Moral Support Group
• We officially moved to our new home at 17 East Philadelphia Street.

But our journey doesn't end here. While we're proud of our achievements, we recognize the growing demand for our services. That's why we're thrilled to have moved to our new home, The Grotto Commons. This move not only provides more space for individuals and groups, but also enables us to amplify our impact significantly!

With larger facilities and greater capacity, we are able to host more guest speakers, live concert performances, workshops, and community events. Together, we'll turn dreams into reality and empower individuals to make a difference in York.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we invite you to be a part of our journey. Your support during Give Local York 2025 will help us celebrate our past achievements and pave the way for a brighter future. Together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.

Join us for a day of celebration and camaraderie at our new home, 17 East Philadelphia Street, on Friday, May 2nd!

• Free Coworking Day from 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Enjoy a complimentary catered lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (plus a watch party of the GLY livestream!)
• Walk-in Headshot Sessions from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Together, let's continue to make giving fun and impactful. Thank you for your ongoing support – we can't wait to see what the future holds!

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Cultural Arts Alliance Match