Art
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Depeche Mode Inspired Art Exhibit at Bucks County Community College is a Must-See Event
A new exhibit at the Hicks Art Center Gallery at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown pays tribute to Depeche Mode’s album “Construction Time Again,” reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The exhibit “takes its name from the 1983 Depeche Mode studio album of the same name, “said exhibitions Associate Clifford Eberly, “and…
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MCCC’s Alumni Art Exhibition Is a Celebration of Artistic Talent
This Jan. 23 through Feb. 16, Montgomery County Community College is celebrating the vibrant creativity of its alumni at the annual Alumni Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the Fine Arts Center Gallery of the Montco Cultural Center, Blue Bell Campus. The exhibit highlights the artwork of more than 20 alumni, spanning a…
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MCCC hosts the Pottstown Area Artists Guild 2024 Members Winter Show Now Through Jan. 28
Montgomery County Community College and members of the Pottstown Area Artists Guild are hosting an annual members-only Winter Show at the college’s North Hall Gallery. The exhibit opened Monday, Jan. 8, and features more than 75 pieces of artwork created in a variety of media, including oils, watercolors, charcoal, encaustics, tapestries, and sculpture. The exhibit…
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Franklin Institute to Bring Back ‘The Art of the Brick’ Exhibit, the World’s Largest LEGO Display
In February, the Franklin Institute will see the return of the world’s largest display of LEGO art, by Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “The Art of the Brick,” is a traveling exhibition and popular art collection that will showcase more than 100 creative and inspiring pieces by renowned contemporary artist, Nathan Sawaya. The exhibit…
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Swords to Plowshares’ Sculpture Dedicated at Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University recently unveiled a new sculpture by internationally recognized artist Steve Tobin, an homage to veterans that beautifies the landscape in the university’s Garden of Optimism. Entitled “Swords to Plowshares,” the sculpture was donated by Sam and Max Wechsler, and dedicated in the name of their father Jay Wechsler, a U.S. Navy veteran who…
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Cherry Street Pier Celebrates 5 Years of Fostering Philadelphia’s Artist Community
The Cherry Street Pier was formerly a shipping dock for the United Fruit Company, but was renovated as a semi-enclosed public park with a community of on-site artists in October 2018, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Stacked shipping containers outfitted as artist studios can be found inside, featuring glass fronts so visitors can see them…
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Hill School Grad, Former Microsoft COO Helps Turn Seattle Art Museum into Alex Calder Destination
The Hill School graduate Jon Shirley, former president, COO, and director of the Microsoft Corporation, and his wife, Kim, have been longtime supporters of the Seattle Art Museum, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. Thanks to their latest transformative gift, the museum has been transformed into an Alexander Calder destination. “Calder is one of the most…
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Climate Crisis Focus of Cross-Venue Exhibit Curated by Penn State Abington Art Instructor
Penn State Abington art instructor Julia Clift’s first venture into curation, “Seeing the Anthropocene” (StA), is open in Philadelphia as a cross-venue exhibit that thoughtfully explores the climate crisis and urgent environmental issues through works by a diverse roster of international collaborators. “Many works in the show point to the concept that we humans are part of nature rather…
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Developer Puts N.C. Wyeth House in Chadds Ford Up for Sale
Developer Wayne Megill of Chadds Ford has acquired the NC Wyeth house and is relisting the Chadds Ford home for sale using two different approaches—one with renovations and one as it is, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 15-acre property at 1597 Baltimore Pike is being sold by Megill’s homebuilding and renovation company,…
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At Colors of Glass, You Can Make Your Own Custom Stained Glass Designs
Colors of Glass in Audubon is the place to find an ideal gift for any occasion by either choosing one of the existing gorgeous stained-glass pieces or having a custom one made just for you, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. And if you are looking for a great date-night activity or a fun…
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West Chester University Museum Exhibit ‘Surrounded by Spirits’ Seeks to Enchant and Mesmerize
The current exhibition in West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology in the Old Library is magical — literally. Rare potions, amulets, musical instruments, sacred objects, and other artifacts on display in “Surrounded by the Spirits: Paul Stoller and the Songhay Journey Toward Wellbeing” represent West African healing practices including spirit possession, witchcraft and…
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Cheltenham Artist Studio Tour at End of October Will Feature Local Artists
This year’s annual Cheltenham Artist Studio Tour will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at several different studios, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The tour’s website says, “Our tour features a diverse group of artists working in various…
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MCCC Art Exhibit to Showcase Renaissance Through Mid-20th Century
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) art exhibit features works for every palate, from the Renaissance through modern art, Japanese art, and fine art, spanning various time periods. The show, which opens on Oct. 16 at the college’s Blue Bell Fine Arts Gallery, is a veritable feast for the eyes. The two strengths of this collection…
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Drexel Hill’s Sean Carey Creates Phillies Lawn Art for Red October
Phillies fans are always finding new ways to express their support for the team. Drexel Hill artist Sean Carey paints lawns. In honor of Red October, Carey has been creating Phillies lawn art on his lawn, and on the lawns of others, complete with the Phillies logo, the Liberty Bell, baseballs, and more, reports Alicia…
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Kennett Square Artist Presents Original Portrait to West Chester University President
Kennett Square artist Katie Lickfield, a proud 2023 graduate of West Chester University who was also an active member of the Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP) on campus, knew just what to give West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino upon hearing about his impending retirement in June — an original oil/acrylic portrait painted by one of his favorite…
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For Elkins Park Native Kali Silverman, Public Art Is All About the Storytelling
Growing up in Elkins Park, Kali Silverman, senior project manager for Mural Arts Philadelphia, has always found public art to be a beautiful way to celebrate the Philadelphia area, writes Jarrad Saffren for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. “There’s so much in this city and so many stories that need to be told. Public art is…
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Renowned Chilean Artist/Activist Alejandro González Installs Mural at West Chester University
During Hispanic Heritage Month, West Chester University is honoring Latinx culture with what will become a permanent installation in Sykes Student Union: a custom mural by the renowned Chilean artist and activist Alejandro “Mono” González. González was the keynote for the 15th annual Latinx Communities Conference and spoke not only on making art but about art’s social…
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Philadelphia Art Museum Treasures Revealed in Neumann Video Tour
The public can tour the Philadelphia Museum of Art treasures in the comfort of Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. John Immerwahr will present a video tour of iconic works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, van Gogh, Picasso, Duchamp, and other lesser-known artists. The presentation will help audiences “enjoy these works…
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