Art
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10,000 Pack Downtown Ambler for Annual Arts and Music Festival
Downtown Ambler became an open-air stage and marketplace last weekend as an estimated 10,000 people gathered for the annual Ambler Arts and Music Festival, writes Maura Fecak for Billy Penn. The free, two-day celebration closed Butler Avenue to traffic, making room for live performances, local artwork, food vendors, and outdoor dining. Families arrived with blankets…
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From Race Cars to Rockledge: Self-Taught Artist Mark Smith Has Sold 400 Paintings in Two Years
Mark Smith hesitates to call himself an artist. “I keep saying I can’t paint,” he says but admits, “I guess I can.” He adds a qualifier: “I don’t paint like normal people.” That seems to be a good thing. Since picking up a brush two years ago, Smith has sold more than 400 paintings. The…
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From Neshaminy High to the NHL: How a Langhorne Artist Became the Flyers’ Mask Maker
Every time goalie Dan Vladař stops a puck in the Flyers playoffs, he’s wearing a piece of art painted by a kid who grew up rooting for the Flyers in Langhorne, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That kid is Franny Drummond. He’s not on the roster or behind the bench. But his fingerprints…
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A Canvas of Community at Chester County’s Art Galleries
Chester County is home to hundreds of artists whose passion for creativity has produced work across all mediums, from acrylic paint and watercolors to sculptures and furniture masterpieces. Despite all the talent, it can be hard to get recognition. Some creators have their own personal studios, but there are also numerous art galleries to submit…
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Meet the Creative Duo Behind Some of Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Restaurant Signs
For decades, Gibbs Connors and Christian Cantiello have been hand-painting the iconic signs that define Philadelphia’s restaurant scene, from the Borromini sign to the La Colombe lettering and beyond, writes Adam Clair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After graduating from the Pratt Institute, Connors moved to Philadelphia in 1989 and quickly secured a steady job at…
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The Art of Words: Flourtown Artist Turns Text Into Philly Icons
When you first see a piece by Dan Duffy, it looks like a familiar image — a legendary athlete, a stadium, a Philly icon frozen in time. Step closer, and the picture reveals its secret: it’s built entirely from words. A Montco native, Duffy grew up in Lansdale, attended North Penn High School, and now…
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A Norristown Native Is Building a Film Scene Right at Home
For aspiring filmmakers in Montgomery County, breaking into the industry can feel out of reach. One Norristown native is working to change that, according to The Reporter. Nate Reynolds launched the Black Lion Indie Film Festival to create opportunities for creatives closer to home. The festival returns for its third year, May 1 through 3…
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Healing Verse Germantown, Creative Philadelphia Set to Unveil New Poetry-Inspired Public Art Exhibition
Healing Verse Germantown — a poetry and public art program launched in 2024 to provide healing for community members impacted by gun violence — is set to unveil a new public art exhibition. In collaboration with Creative Philadelphia, the project will see the poems and works of 19 Germantown community members transformed into temporary public…
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Historic Photos by Photojournalist Griff Davis on Display at Lincoln University Exhibit
Lincoln University is displaying a selection of 55,000 historic black-and-white photographs by international photojournalist and foreign service officer Griffith Davis, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before his death in 1993, Davis documented some of the most influential figures from the U.S. civil rights and African independence movements. His daughter, determined to keep his memory from fading,…
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These Montgomery County Craft Fairs Are Worth a Spring Weekend Trip
Spring craft fair season is giving Montgomery County shoppers plenty of reasons to get out and browse local this month, writes Main Line Today. Among the featured events is the Spring It On! Craft Show on March 14 at Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown. More than 80 vendors are expected, along with a cash bar and…
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Norristown Beautification Project Brings Art and Upgrades to Main Street
Norristown is getting a fresh look, thanks to a beautification effort that’s transforming everyday infrastructure into art and more welcoming streetscapes, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. At the corner of DeKalb and Airy streets, Philadelphia artist Neasie Blaze recently turned a traffic signal box into a striking portrait. This is part of a larger…
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MCCC to Host 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites the community to experience and celebrate the talent and artistic ability of its Fine Arts students with an exhibition soon on display at the Pottstown Campus. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30 in the North Hall Gallery (16 E. High St., Pottstown). An opening reception…
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MCCC to Host 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30
Beautiful works of art that fully capture the level of creativity and talent among Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Fine Arts students will soon be on display for the community to experience. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30 in the Fine Arts Center Gallery on the Blue Bell Campus (340…
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Lost 1989 Film Restored in Norristown, Set for Philly Premiere
A long-forgotten action film with a powerful social message has found new life, thanks in part to work done in Norristown, writes Stephen Silver for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riverbend is a 1989 film about Black Vietnam veterans leading an uprising against a racist sheriff. It was largely lost after a limited release and VHS run.…
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Art Gallery in Chester Springs Prepares for Second Solo Exhibition of 2026
A Chester Springs hidden gem, Longview Farm & Gallery is a private residence that moonlights as an art gallery, showcasing local talent through rotating bimonthly exhibitions. After renovating the original 19th century hay barn on the property, Longview is open to the public on Sundays from 12-3 PM and the first Saturday of each month.…
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Narberth Artist Turns Snowstorm Into Neighborhood Art Show
When more than nine inches of snow blanketed the region, one Narberth artist saw more than a winter storm. She saw a canvas, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Emily Stewart stepped into her snow-covered front yard and built three glowing Swedish snow lanterns, turning a frigid night into something quietly magical. The soft…
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Student Art Selected for Display at New County Courthouse in Norristown
An artwork showing the Montgomery County Courthouse’s iconic green dome, made by two local students, will have a permanent place in the county’s new courthouse, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The original artwork was created by Grace and Daun, best friends united by their love of art. Over the course of the year, they spent…
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MCCC to Host 12th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Celebrate the inspiring talent of young artists from area high schools across Montgomery, Berks, and Chester Counties, soon on display at Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Pottstown Campus. MCCC’s Montco Cultural Center will host the 12th annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition, Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Friday, Mar. 20, in the North Hall Gallery, 16 E.…
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