Art
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Small-batch Huntingdon Valley Jewelry Designer Part of Philly Studio and New York Collective
Huntingdon Valley native Rachael Compton thought she was going to work in Public Relations, but instead found herself gravitating towards jewelry-making, reports Lisa Dukart for The Business Journals. The Hometown Heroes collection, based in New York with retailer Madewell, was launched in 2019 with the focus of highlighting local creatives from around the country. Compton…
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WCU Announces Summer Camps, Programs for Youth of All Ages
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area students from ages 7-22. In all, more than 20 camps offer high-quality, low-cost programming to keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration can be found here. Programs are taught by expert faculty,…
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Bala Cynwyd Painter Showcases Symbolic Work at PAFA’s 101 Show
Bala Cynwyd artist Paulette Bensignor creates landscape paintings that are based in abstract formats, reports Emily Pellini for Philadelphia Style magazine. “I usually write myself notes, sketch or paint in watercolor and take photos to remind me of the idea that I hope to create. Back in the studio, I will draw a montage of images…
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As Sponsor of Chester County Studio Tour, Citadel Credit Union Supports Artists Who Enhance the Region’s Vitality
Citadel Credit Union is proud to sponsor the 12th Chester County Studio Tour, as artists contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the area by presenting their artwork and sharing their studios with the public In the past 12 years, the Chester County Studio Tour has weathered the elements — and a pandemic —…
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Abington Friends School’s Hallways Are Alive with Art and Immersive Projects
Spring has not fully arrived yet, but the hallways at AFS are in full bloom—all the divisions are displaying the creative and immersive work that they’ve been doing inside and outside their classrooms. In one second-grade classroom, teacher Saidah Giraud explored Hair Love. She shared what led to this beautiful project and how her class…
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2022 Tri-County High School Art Exhibition at MCCC Pottstown Campus Highlights Student Talent
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition returns to the North Hall Gallery at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown Campus, 16 E. High Street. This year, MCCC received 174 submissions from 16 area high schools. The exhibit features a wide array of artwork, including paintings, drawings, prints, fibercrafts,…
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35th Annual “Touch the Future” 2022 Art Show Honors Montgomery County High School Students
For the 35th year, top works of art from Montgomery County and Bucks County high school students will be featured during the Annual “Touch the Future” art show, which is returning to an in-person show this year in collaboration with Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. “Touch the Future” is a professionally-juried art exhibit named…
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Longtime Art Teacher Finds a New Canvas for His Work at King of Prussia Mall Art Installation
Artist Brian Hearns — a 15-year art teacher at East Ward Elementary School in Downingtown — is known for works that command attention, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Many people are getting introduced to his work thanks to a new King of Prussia Mall installation that includes the artist’s “Bonded To Comprise.” “If…
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Art Installation Highlights Diverse Artists in Montco on Display at the King of Prussia Mall Through March 31
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is pleased to announce a new installation that celebrates the diverse artists within Montgomery County at the region’s premiere shopping destination, King of Prussia Mall. The large-scale display, which is located in The Connector corridor across from Macy’s, highlights BIPOC makers in the Valley Forge area and will be…
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Willow Grove Native Becomes Professional Artist After Abrupt End of Sports Career
After an abrupt end to his football career, Willow Grove native Jordan Spector turned to art as both a way to cope and as a new profession, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc. “I’ve done art ever since I was a kid,” said Spector. “It was a hobby for me, a passion for me.” Due to…
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Hill School Boyer Gallery Hosting Artist Ellie Moniz in Pottstown
The Hill School’s Boyer Gallery will host Life through Light and Shadow, watercolors by Ellie Moniz through Friday, February 18, 2022. This event is open to the public. A resident of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., and graduate of Millersville University, Ellie has been painting in watercolors for more than 20 years. She has won numerous awards for her…
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Check Out These Beautiful Art Galleries Along the Main Streets of Montgomery County
Here in Montgomery County, we’re proud to support the work of local artisans whose creative work is displayed at these downtown Art Galleries: Exhibit B Gallery – Souderton Exhibit B Gallery showcases art and fine craft in a lovingly restored former 1901 cigar factory on Souderton’s charming Main Street. Moody Jones Art Gallery – Glenside…
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Hope-Filled Local Artist Sees His 2021 Christmas Card as a ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
Local artist Jerry Cable uses nearby Bucks County visuals when painting his annual seasonal card. He has captured local farmsteads blanketed in snow, horse-drawn sleighs, and the New Hope train. His 2021 Christmas card not only presents a Bucks County icon, but it also carries a thread of hope. The Bucks County Herald ran the…
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Insta-Worthy Arts Venues in Montco to Check Out This Thanksgiving Weekend
#NoFilter needed during your visit to these Insta-Worthy Arts Montco venues which double as Instagram backdrops! Abington Art Center, Jenkintown The 27-acre sculpture garden at the Abington Art Center is an amazing combination of art and nature. Larger-than-life works of art are showcased in this unique open-air gallery. American Treasure Tour, Oaks The American Treasure…
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Join The Art Trust for a Friday Night Artists’ Reception and Thoughtfully Give This Holiday Season
The Art Trust was founded in June of 2006 and is a volunteer-based organization that supports and cultivates the exploration of a contemporary aesthetic for the benefit of artists and the community. They hold several events a year, thanks to the support and generosity of their corporate sponsor, Meridian Bank. In 2020 through proceeds of…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Partners with King of Prussia Mall to Unveil Arts Montco Wall
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and King of Prussia Mall are proud to announce the debut of the first-ever Arts Montco Wall, featuring original works of art from local Montgomery County artists on display at the East Coast’s premiere indoor shopping destination. The installation, which is located in the mall’s connector corridor across from…
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MCCC Hosts Cheltenham Printmakers Guild Art Exhibition Through Dec. 3, With Pumpkinfest on Oct. 30
Montgomery County Community College invites the community to see the Cheltenham Printmakers Guild art exhibition at the College’s Fine Arts Center Gallery, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, now through Dec. 3, with a Special workshop featuring steamroller printing and pumpkin carving on October 30. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5…
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Spiral Q Loses Much of Its History and Artifacts in Ida Floods That Ruined Mont Clare Storage Space
Spiral Q, the art-as-protest group that recently moved its puppets, signs, and other artifacts into Mont Clare storage, saw most of it disappear in the floods that devastated the region in September, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In November last year, the move seemed like a good idea. The group was looking for…
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