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About Us

Welcome to the 2nd Floor Gallery, an upscale art establishment specializing in investment art and the work of emerging new artists.

Located in the heart of Mechanicsburg, one block from the shopping thoroughfare, the 2nd Floor Gallery is housed in an historic church constructed in the 1800s.

High ceilings, hardwood floors, the original turn-of-the-century stained glass windows enhance the gallery's exhibition space. Space is available for up to 30 artists at any time. The transformation of the building into an art gallery has been made possible by the efforts of many local artists and craftspeople in central Pennsylvania.

In addition to the local artist unique exhibition spaces, the 2nd Floor Gallery also houses the investment art collection of Jeffrey S. Van Boskirk, the gallery owner. This investment collection, located in the former choral loft, includes the works of such world-renown artists as Dali, Erte, Krasnyansky, Max, Rizzi and Wyeth, to name few.

Whether a collector is an experienced investor or a cautious beginner, 2nd Floor Gallery has a range of artworks that merge the demands for aesthetic enjoyment with the potential for appreciation. Art collectors have long known that artworks purchased judiciously can be enjoyed for long periods of time and then accrue in value.

Investing in art is a time-honored tradition dating back to the Renaissance and families like the Medici, known for their patronage. Galleries like 2nd Floor Gallery in Mechanicsburg specialize in affordable investment art and in helping art lovers find artworks that suit their values.

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About the Gallery Owner

Jeffrey S. Van Boskirk, a native of Middletown, Pennyslvania, has been a successful entrepreneur in central Pennsylvania for more than 16 years as the owner of a number of Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Prior to owning his first business he was in retail management for a number of Pennsylvania companies including Rite Aid Corporation.

An avid art collector and connoisseur for more than 18 years, Jeffrey opened the 2nd Floor Gallery as a means to enjoy developing a new business and his love of the arts. He believes in cultivating emerging new artists and art collectors.

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About the Artists

Currently the 2nd Floor Gallery features the works of over 40 local artists and a large assortment of investment art pieces. You can also find two International Artist's Galleries. P. Buckley Moss and Michael Godard. Over 600 great pieces of art.

Lynnette Anderson - Oils & Acrylics

Steve Austin - Mixed media mobiles

Douglas Benner - Photography

Linda Billet - Glass

Earl Blust - Oils

Bruce Bodnyk - Pyansky Eggs

D avid Bottini - Acrylics

Domnick Brandt - Oils

Shari Brandt - Stained Glass Jewelry

Linda Buckwalter - Oils and Watercolor

Emma Burns - Watercolor and Acrylics

Fluer Byers - Pastels and Etchings