Journey Bank Community Arts Center
Community is the key to this Partnership
At Journey Bank, partnering with the Community Arts Center is more than just a partnership — it’s a reflection of who we are.
For 125+ years, with deep local roots and a longstanding commitment to reinvesting in the communities we serve, we’re proud to support the arts as a powerful force for inspiration, education, and economic growth. Whether inspiring creativity, supporting education, or strengthening small businesses, Journey Bank is here for the moments and places that make our communities shine.
“As a community bank, local reinvestment is at the core of our mission. Partnering with the Community Arts Center aligns perfectly with our values—it’s about uplifting the towns and people we serve.”
— Lance Diehl, President & CEO
How We Support the Performing Arts
We believe the arts build more than talent—they build confidence, connection, and community.
That’s why we proudly support schools, students, and organizations that keep creativity alive.
- Funding the Arts through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program – Helping eligible high schools deliver innovative educational programs
- Arts in Bloom Tech Theater Program – Hands-on training in lighting, sound, set design, and stagecraft for high school students at Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg.
- Spotlighting Local Talent – Sponsoring local school theater programs, musicals, and beloved organizations like the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble to promote a thriving arts environment for the communities we serve.
- Journey Bank Teen Star Musical Competition – Giving high school students a big stage and a bigger spotlight to compete for prizes and the title of Teen Star!
Journey Bank Teen Star Musical Competition: Empowering Young Performers
Since 2011, the Journey Bank Teen Star has showcased hundreds of young singers, awarded $75,000 in prize money, and donated over $56,000 in ticket proceeds back to local school music programs.
At Journey Bank, we’re proud to help young performers find their voice and their confidence – one note at a time.
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