Venue of Merging Arts
Our mission is to rescue a historically significant former church building by transforming it into a unique venue in which various forms of artistic expression can merge together to promote, educate, entertain and involve the community in the arts.
About
VOMA is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) non-profit community arts center located in the historic Cambria City section of Johnstown.
VOMA is housed in a former church that was constructed in 1911 as St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church. In 1977, a newly formed congregation, St. George Serbian Orthodox Church acquired the property. By 2008 the property was no longer home to an active parish and had fallen into disrepair. A former Cambria City couple acquired the property that same year with a vision of re-purposing it into a unique community arts center. In 2012 the former church and parsonage house were donated to VOMA.
Address
305 Chestnut St, Johnstown, PA 15906
Hours of Operation
Hours of operation vary according to upcoming events.
Contact
Call: (814) 410-2245
General Inquiries: thevomaspace@gmail.com
Bookings: voma.booking@gmail.com
Yes, VOMA is open!!!
Both the VOMA Gallery and Club VOMA (Lower level) have been renovated and open for events and private rentals!
We have been able to accomplish some major improvements to our venue thanks to the generosity of a three-year matching grant from the 1889 Foundation through the Cambria City Cultural Partnership, multiple grants from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (Community Integration Fund, Robert Waters Economic Development Fund and Benjamin Bosler Fund), Pennsylvania Museum and Historic Commission, Lee Foundation, Ameriserv Financial, various business and individual donations and the ongoing support of our patrons.
VOMA is available for private parties!
Please contact Dennis directly at 814-533-9616 for additional information about renting the VOMA Gallery space for a birthday, shower, or other party, business meeting or other event.
