About The Overbrook art center

The Overbrook Arts Center is owned and operated by JASTECH Development Services, Inc. (JASTECH) JASTECH is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) Pennsylvania corporation.

JASTECH which stands for Juveniles Active in Science and Technology was created with a focus on strengthening tthe Environment, Education and Public Health in urban communiti es. Two of the major objectives of JASTECH are to remove barriers for the public's access to information and to advance the quality of life of citizens living in the inner-city. To achieve these goals, this organization provides to the public no or low-cost training programs, workshops, lectures, and community partnerships.

JASTECH has (3) three program initiatives to facilitate its goals: (1) Overbrook Environmental Education Center: which is designed to demonstrate and promote urban sustainability and environmental best practices. (2) The (not-yet-built) Incubator Kitchen Program will address the issues of improving public health and the demonstration of food as a passive " healing source". (3) The Overbrook Art Center provides a location for artist and educators who provide resources for "Continuous Learning" and "Self-Enrichment".

The Overbrook Art Center provides multi-generational services that seek to remain local, accessible and affordable. The Overbrook Arts Center is located at 6134 Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and directly impacts the Lancaster Avenue business corridor and the residents of the surrounding Overbrook community.