Art
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“Walk Around” Greater Norristown Art League’s Virtual Art Show Presented by Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is pleased to host the virtual exhibition of the Greater Norristown Art League’s juried Small Wonders Art Show. The public can view the exhibit on ArtSteps Virtual Gallery, and ‘walk around’ the exhibit as if you were inside the building. Visitors can expect great artwork in small sizes, with the largest…
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Costumes, Set Creations Made from Post-Consumer Waste on Exhibit at WCU from March 20-26
Three associate professors at West Chester University find themselves in a new role this month when “Carnival of Ruin: The Exhibit” opens as part of the Art + Design season in the John H. Baker Gallery, E.O Bull Center for the Arts. Open to the public and campus community from March 20-26, “Carnival of Ruin:…
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Wall Street Journal: Thomas Eakins’ 1871 Painting Captures Moment of Ease on the Schuylkill River
“Max Schmitt in a Single Scull,” painted by Thomas Eakins in 1871, depicts a rower’s moment of ease on the Schuylkill River, writes John Wilmerding for The Wall Street Journal. The painting that is exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum’s American Wing is also known as “The Champion Single Sculls,” and represents the artist’s first major…
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Acclaimed Abstract Painter Continues to Reinvent Herself
Chester County’s Vicki Vinton, an acclaimed abstract painter whose works are awash in form and color, continues to reinvent herself and discover new art forms, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt magazine. Vinton knew art was in her future from a young age when a famous artist, Carolyn Blish, liked her watercolors and began mentoring…
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Local Artist Couldn’t Find Any Black Figurines, So He Created Them Himself
It started in 2008 after Philadelphia artist Acori Honzo‘s wife purchased a 12-inch figurine of Heath Ledger’s Joker from the Dark Knight at Comic Universe in nearby Delco, writes Brandon T. Harden for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The artist studied the figurine and started collecting them, but he wanted to include Black characters and celebrities in…
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Schwenksville Mother Combines Her Love for Education and Art to Illustrate Her First Children’s Book
Mary Kratz, a Schwenksville native, has combined her love for education and art to illustrate her first children’s book, Ella Bella Loves the Rain. The 20-page rhyming book was written by Kratz’s aunt, Suzanne Downey Farrell. The creative duo is hoping that this is just the first book in what will become a series of…
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Local Artist, Photographer Continues His Walk Around Philadelphia Project For Fifth Year
Artist and photographer J.J. Tiziou is continuing his mission to walk the perimeter of Philadelphia – his adopted city – for the fifth year in a row, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Swim Pony Performing Arts project, funded by the Knight Foundation, originally included Tiziou walking with three other Philadelphia-based artists. Since…
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New Exhibit from WCU’s Department of Art + Design a Social Commentary on Current Political Climate
West Chester University’s Department of Art + Design is hosting a new, live exhibit through Jan. 4 in Knauer Gallery in the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, located at 817 South High Street. The exhibit, “Evident Truth,” is a social commentary on the current political climate and features the work of four Philadelphia…
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Artist Started College Career at Arcadia University Uses Art to Comment on Human Condition
Emma Cotter, a 20-year-old artist who started her college career at Arcadia University, focuses on creating art that is accessible to everyone, writes Victoria Ford for The Sand Paper. In her art, she combines text and images to comment on the human condition. Her works include collages, drawings, and painting. She uses each medium to…
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Plymouth Meeting Artist Wins Disability Futures Fellowship
Carolyn Lazard, a Plymouth Meeting interdisciplinary artist, has been named one of the winners of the Disability Futures fellowship, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The fellowship is a new initiative from the Ford and Andrew W. Mellon Foundations that aims to increase the visibility of disabled artists nationwide. It consists of a $50,000…
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92-Year-Old Huntingdon Valley Artist Recreates Eiffel Tower Using Wine Corks
Despite fighting leukemia, Walter Deuschle, a 92-year-old Huntingdon Valley artist, is always up for a challenge, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His latest project was a 7-and-a half-foot-tall Eiffel Tower he recreated using 2,000 wine corks. The project took nine months to complete. In that time, Deuschle used a Swiss Army knife to…
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Local Couple Makes Wedding at Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn Feel Like Home
Danielle Whiteman and Adam Watson have made Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn feel more like home for their wedding by bringing in their favorite artwork, write Kristen Schott and Sarah Zlotnick for the Philadelphia Magazine. The couple was looking for a historic setting for their “Black Gatsby”-themed reception and the stunning estate fit the bill…
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Conshohocken Artist Couple Achieves Global Fame with Butter Sculptures
Conshohocken artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton have achieved global fame by turning thousands of pounds of butter into works of art, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Together, the couple make large butter sculptures for numerous agricultural shows and fairs all over the country. They are also responsible for most of the butter…
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Virtual Art in the Park – Arts & Music Festival in Norristown
Expressive Path will present its “Virtual Art in the Park” on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will be streamed live from the historic Centre Theater in Norristown and can be viewed on Expressive Path’s Facebook and Instagram Live. The afternoon will feature live music from Former Strangers-Rock, Lets Link L8R…
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New Exhibit by Erdenheim Artist Defies Pandemic, Can Be Enjoyed by Both Art and Nature Lovers
Richard Metz, an Erdenheim resident, has created a unique exhibit that is perfectly suited for the pandemic that can be enjoyed by both art and nature lovers, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. The 61-year-old artist painted around 30 birds on trees in the Adventure Woods area of Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. “The…
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Pottstown Artist Turns Love of Music Into Art, Draws Attention from Several Famous Musicians
Alec Friel, owner of Astro Vinyl Art in Pottstown, has turned his love for music into art by carving artwork right into vinyl records, writes Megan Frank for PBS39. The artist founded the company with his father, David. Their workspace doubles as the community art center Cosmic Art Studios in Pottstown. “We take old records,…
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Blue Bell Potter Hopes to Foster Sense of Tranquility with Scandinavian ‘Hygge’ Sculptures
Blue Bell potter Lynn Hoffmann, owner of Hand and Wheel Pottery studio, hopes to create a sense of tranquility promoted by the Scandinavian concept of hygge with her sculptures, writes M. English for the Montgomery News. Hygge essentially means contentment and well-being. The artist got to know the concept while she was growing up in…
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Local Hip-Hop Artist Releases New Album Inspired By His Newfound Family
Alexander Charles, a hip-hop artist who grew up in neighboring Bucks County, has released a new album, Fortune Cookies, inspired by the discovery of a biological sister he did not even know he had, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His ambitious new work combines fluid beats with heartfelt words enriched by the newfound…
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