The Exchange (EIN: 27-0980463) is a nonprofit arts organization based in northeastern Pennsylvania, serving the communities of Bloomsburg, Berwick, Danville, and surrounding areas. Established to foster and promote the fine arts and performing arts across the region, The Exchange is dedicated to making the arts accessible to all communities throughout its service area.

Programs and Activities

The Exchange operates The Exchange Gallery, which functions as a venue for regional artists of all ages and levels of experience. The gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions including themed, open-call, juried, and invitational shows. Exhibitions are often accompanied by receptions that coincide with other downtown Bloomsburg art events, thereby engaging a broad audience and creating a vibrant local art scene.

Beyond visual arts, The Exchange collaborates with numerous local organizations such as AGAPE, the Children's Museum, the Bloomsburg Area YMCA, and the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble to produce community-based events. A notable annual event is "BOO!burg," a Halloween celebration featuring activities like Bloomsburg's long-standing Main Street Halloween window-painting tradition, which has been ongoing for over fifty years.

The organization also maintains active communication with the regional arts community through various channels and promotes awareness of arts events via platforms such as ArtOfPA.org. Additional content including gallery shows and concerts is accessible through The Exchange's online video channel.

Community Engagement

The Exchange is run largely by a committee of volunteers committed to nurturing the arts locally. Through its partnerships and programming, the organization seeks not only to exhibit art but to serve as a catalyst for cultural exchange and community participation in the arts. This engagement supports both emerging and established artists, enriching the cultural fabric of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Mission

The Exchange’s mission centers on bringing the arts to all communities throughout its region, fostering an inclusive environment where arts and culture can thrive among diverse populations.

This summary reflects publicly available information about The Exchange as an arts-focused nonprofit organization operating primarily in northeastern Pennsylvania.[1][2]