 In the 1940s, when the Art Club relocated, along with the Erie Public Museum (which had occupied the basement of the Library) to the Watson-Curtze Mansion at 356 West Sixth Street.In 1956, the Art Club acquired the Wood-Morrison House, at 338 West Sixth Street, which, along with its carriage house, became known as the Art Center of Erie.Following a successful membership drive, and the launch of the United Arts Fund Drive, the organization hired John L. Vanco, as its director and first professional employee, in 1968.