The COVE Art Center

The COVE Art Center *Arts-based youth drop-in center run by artists

*Accessible, magnetically designed space for youth

Restoring creation to its Creator

https://bio.site/thenoveltycollective

06/16/2026

Send us to *High School* Surf City!

We’re getting the crew back together! We took a year off from Surf City, but now we’re back, a little older & more stoked than ever!

For the very first time, we are taking students to High School week. Our once-middle school kids are ready to experience more excitement, engage with new opportunities, & encounter Jesus with hundreds of their peers from all over Pittsburgh. We have served these students since they were sixth graders (& younger), so it’s a huge privilege to take them to camp again this summer.

** PKF Camps has generously awarded The COVE with scholarships to cover camp costs, but we still need help paying for our students’ travel expenses. So far, we are at 12% of our $2,000 goal.

Any amount you contribute will get us closer to the Silver Dunes of Lake Michigan & lifelong memories for our amazing Afterschool kids.

Please tap the 🌊 icon when you visit the link in our bio to donate to our campaign.**
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Video by: Good Sabbath Studios

☀️4 of our students are going for the 3rd time
☀️4 of our students are going for the 2nd time
☀️2 of our students are experiencing Surf City for the 1st time

Last 2 Days to hang!Stop in, grab a snack, create a seed tree & make summer plans with us 🫘🌳
05/27/2026

Last 2 Days to hang!

Stop in, grab a snack, create a seed tree & make summer plans with us 🫘🌳

“Without community, there is no way for us to grow to become more like Jesus. The way of Jesus is particular to a place ...
05/23/2026

“Without community, there is no way for us to grow to become more like Jesus. The way of Jesus is particular to a place because the Kingdom of God is not an abstract utopia we ascend to but an invading reality coming to every square inch of earth.” 🫘🌱🌾 - Taylor Stanton

Thank you to those who attended our Student Art Showcase last night & for the well wishes of those who were not able to attend!

The night was abuzz with beauty, as first-time visitors encouraged students & staff, while regulars spent hours producing art in the studios.

For those who missed last night’s event, we will keep the gallery open during our last week of afterschool for students to view (& maybe add to!) Contact us to schedule a tour.

We hear countless stories from adults who credit a ministry or church with providing their introduction to art, along with the chance to express themselves.

Fostering creativity in children is sowing seeds. You are cultivating Kingdom gardens alongside us 💐

Finishing touches for our Student Art Showcase!Hope to see you tonight, between 5-8pm
05/22/2026

Finishing touches for our Student Art Showcase!

Hope to see you tonight, between 5-8pm

Please consider showing your love & support for our students at our Student Art Showcase this this Friday. Swing through...
05/18/2026

Please consider showing your love & support for our students at our Student Art Showcase this this Friday. Swing through any time between 5-8pm.

This is a great chance to see our updated space, celebrate our creative kids & find inspiration!

Food & beverages will be available.

Gauging interest in a summer *Street Art Apprenticeship*Up to 4 young adults, ages 18-25, once a week commitment Dm with...
05/15/2026

Gauging interest in a summer *Street Art Apprenticeship*

Up to 4 young adults, ages 18-25, once a week commitment

Dm with interest/questions

⚠️ Only 7 DAYS of afterschool before our summer break! ⚠️If you’ve been hoping to drop by, now is the time!TODAY: learn ...
05/14/2026

⚠️ Only 7 DAYS of afterschool before our summer break! ⚠️

If you’ve been hoping to drop by, now is the time!

TODAY: learn graffiti from Mr. Peter

NEXT WEEK (Mon, Wed, Thurs): finish your art project for our Student Art Showcase on Friday, May 22

FINAL WEEK (May 26-28): pick up your art & Mark Bible journal & make summer plans to keep creating with us!

*This week only*, our online donation platform is giving away an extra $10 for each new reoccurring donation. The offer ...
05/13/2026

*This week only*, our online donation platform is giving away an extra $10 for each new reoccurring donation. The offer ends on Friday.

We are currently running 3 special campaigns:
1. Showcase Starting Artists
2. Sponsor the Sound Studio
3. Send Students to Surf City

Pick your favorite way to give & help us earn more so we can give more!

https://www.thenoveltycollective.org/give

Address

939 California Avenue
Avalon, PA
15202

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+14127613221

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