IT'S A BANK. IT'S A GALLERY. IT'S  BOTH!

The Art Trust at Meridian Bank is a volunteer-based, charitable art organization that promotes and cultivates the exploration of a contemporary aesthetic for the benefit of artists and the community. We hold 6-8 exhibits a year. Thanks to the support of our corporate sponsor, Meridian Bank, we are able to use net proceeds from sales for art scholarships, sponsorships and grants.

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The Art Trust was founded in June, 2006. At that time, Meridian Bank was in search of a "footprint" in downtown West Chester. Chris Annas, President of Meridian Bank, found the perfect location in 16 W. Market Street, originally the home of Garrubbo Bazan Gallery. Patricia Bazan-Garrubbo, the owner of the gallery (and one of The Art Trust founding members) recruited a group of dedicated art enthusiasts interested in keeping the art community thriving in the small town: Ellie Byrom-Haley, Chris Youngs, Diane Cirafesi and Valetta. Together with Annas, they created The Art Trust at Meridian Bank. Meridian Bank continues its enthusiastic support of The Art Trust by funding 100% of our fiscal budget.

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