York College, DreamWrights, and York Country Day School Partner to Expand Arts Education and...

York College, DreamWrights, and York Country Day School Partner to Expand Arts

Education and Community Engagement

The curtain is rising on a new collaboration aimed at making York County an even more vibrant

place to learn, create, and connect. York College of Pennsylvania has partnered with

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts and York Country Day School to expand arts

education, fuel creative collaboration, and engage the community through the power of the arts.

The agreement formalizes a shared commitment among the three organizations to expand

access to high-quality performing and visual arts, create hands-on learning opportunities for

students, and elevate York County as a hub for culture and creativity. Together, the partners will

explore new academic pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and joint programming that

connects education with real-world practice.

“At York College, we see the arts as a powerful way to bring people together,

” said York College

President Thomas Burns. Ph.D.

“This partnership is about giving our students meaningful,

hands-on experiences while also investing in the creative energy that makes our community

such a special place.

”

The agreement outlines plans to develop educational programming in the visual and performing

arts, including the exploration of a new theater minor program at the College rooted in real-world

training. DreamWrights will serve as a living laboratory for students interested in performance,

technical theater, arts management, and community engagement, while offering expanded

opportunities for internships, practicums, and volunteer service.

"We are so pleased and honored to enter into this partnership with York College of

Pennsylvania,

”said Eric Miller, Executive Director of DreamWrights.

“Working together with the

college and other local arts organizations, we can increase awareness of York as a vital center

for the arts. We are pleased to be able to offer practical theater experience for students as well

as new arts opportunities at DreamWrights and on campus for the whole community. We

developed this partnership because we are aware of all the talent and resources that we havewhich are not yet being fully realized. We are looking forward to all the things we can create

together!"

York Country Day School’s involvement further strengthens the partnership by creating

pathways that connect arts education from elementary school through college and into the

broader community.

“The arts are such an important part of how students learn to think creatively and engage with

the world around them,

” said Doug Key, Head of School at York Country Day School.

“Working

alongside York College and DreamWrights opens up exciting opportunities for our students to

grow as artists, learners, and community members.

”

As part of the agreement, York College, YCDS, and DreamWrights will share the use of their

facilities, outreach, and joint efforts to increase community access to shows. Through this

partnership, York College, DreamWrights, and York Country Day School aim to foster a more

vibrant, inclusive, and creatively engaged York community, one where the arts continue to play a

central role in education and everyday life.

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Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of

arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its

focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students

in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. Deeply

rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and

nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation

and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams and 30+

intramural/club sports. A Princeton Review Best Mid-Atlantic College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged

faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and

accessibility.