Art
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Lincoln Professor’s Installation Project Shows Local Artists in Another Dimension
A Lincoln University professor is showing Chester County artists in a new light. The Projected in Place exhibit is the brainchild of Michael Lynch and collaborator Matt Nelson. The works from artists such as Brandywine Valley legend Andrew Wyeth, Howard Pyle, and Karl J. Kuerner are projected onto their sites of inspiration, writes J.F. Pirro…
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New Mural Installations Celebrate Montgomery County’s Iconic Landmarks
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has installed two new murals at Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick. The murals showcase Montgomery County’s most iconic landmarks and celebrate family fun. The first mural, located by the Brooks Brothers entrance, focuses on Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bryn Athyn Cathedral, and the nearby Philadelphia skyline. The…
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Bucks County Pottery Artist Creates Amazing Pieces for Customers Near and Far
An artist in Bucks County is bringing functional pieces of pottery to a local audience as she pursues her passion. Margot’s Pottery, owned and operated by a Bucks County resident, is a one-woman operation creating unique pieces by hand. Using a wheel throw and a “hot cone 6 electric kiln,” the artist offers bowls, lidded…
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St. Joseph’s University Opens Frances Maguire Art Museum in Former Barnes Foundation Space
Eleven years since the Barnes Foundation moved its collection to Philadelphia, St. Joseph’s University has opened the Frances Maguire Art Museum at its former location, 50 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station. Mike DeNardo covered the repurposing for KYW Newsradio. The university is currently leasing the building from the Barnes Foundation at a nominal cost. The new…
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Former Partner of John Lennon Hosting Photo Exhibition at Bucks County Art Gallery
The former partner of one of the world’s most famous musicians will be sharing her story through pictures at an art gallery in Bucks County. Arete Gallery, located at 122 South Main Street in New Hope, will be hosting a photography exhibit from May 19–21. The exhibit was put together by May Pang, a former…
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How a Glenside Sculptor Memorialized a N.Y. Dog Who Shared a Rail Car with a U.S. President
The saga of how Glenside sculptor Christopher Collins created an oversized statue of a dog, Roxey, for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) involves one-off linkages across time, geographies, and artistic specialties. David D. Morrison connected the dots in the publication Trains. Roxey was the LIRR’s unofficial mascot, regularly riding the trains from 1901–1914. He…
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MCCC Hosts 56th Annual Student Art Exhibition
Montgomery County Community College is hosting its annual student art exhibition at the Fine Arts Center Gallery at the Blue Bell Campus. Guests can enjoy the diverse display of artwork created by its talented students now through April 28. MCCC’s 56th Annual Student Art Exhibition opened April 11 with an artist reception and awards ceremony. More…
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East Greenville-Based Knoll Has an Iconic Chair Designed by Delaware Valley Sculptor
East Greenville-based Knoll is known for its innovative chairs that emulate an artistic style worthy of being in a museum exhibition. Notable designers have designed midcentury-style chairs for the company, according to Terry and Kim Kovel in The Daily Times. The famous grasshopper and womb chairs are designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. The…
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Rediscovered Painting by North Wales Artist Sells for 190 Percent of Its High Estimate
In a story with multiple connections to Montgomery County, a rediscovered painting by North Wales artist William B. T. Trego (1858–1909), has sold for $14,000. That’s 190 percent of its highest estimate. Sarah Cascone reported the transaction for Artnet. Trego, who was so paralyzed he needed two hands to hold one brush, burst onto the…
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Dough-Vinci!: Langhorne Pretzel Shop Recreates Famous Painting as, Yes, a Pretzel
A pretzel shop in Bucks County recently raked in the dough after creating a one-of-a-kind item imitating a famous painting. One of the Philly Pretzel Factory‘s Bucks County spots, located at 1506 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, recently caught the attention of locals residents and those outside the area with a unique twist on a…
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Abstract Encounters Exhibition Coming to Neumann University
Neumann University will host Abstract Encounters, an exhibition of artwork by Sandra Benhaim, in the McNichol Gallery from April 4 through May 11. Benhaim, a native Philadelphian, is a painter who works in oil, mixed media, and collages on canvas, wood panels, and paper. She earned a BFA on a full four-year scholarship, and later…
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Bucks County Community College Art Competition Is Open For Entries
Bucks County Community College, in collaboration with Moss Mill Brewing Company, invites entries for the Centurion Ale Label Art Competition. The competition is open to adults, 18 and older, who are students, faculty, and staff of Bucks County Community College, along with residents of Bucks County. Centurion Ale is an exploratory release made possible by the…
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Russell Janzen from Wyndmoor Awarded Coveted Spot of Principal Dancer at NYC Ballet
One of the highest ranking ballet dancers in America hails from Montgomery County as The New York City Ballet has announced that Russell Janzen, who grew up in Wyndmoor, has been named a principal dancer, writes Ellen Dunkel for Philly.com. Janzen started ballet at Philadelphia’s Rock School for Dance Education at age six, where he…
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Photography Exhibition by Haverford College Professor Exposes Obscured, Unacknowledged History of Slave Trade
A solo photography exhibition by Haverford College professor William Earle Williams exposes the silenced and unacknowledged history of the slave trade, according to a story in Hyperallergic. A Wicked Commerce: The U.S. and the Atlantic Slave Trade through the Lens of William Earle Williams is currently being hosted by Colgate University in Hamilton, New York.…
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Historic Mosaic from Local High-School Artists Opens at Turnpike’s Valley Forge Interchange
Installation has been completed on a new Pennsylvania Turnpike mosaic at the Valley Forge Interchange in King of Prussia. Its design and onsite assembly were both the product of students from Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. CBS3 Philadelphia covered the effort in a report posted on YouTube. The project, covered by Catholic Philly last…
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Lansdale-Born Artist Illustrates the Value of Sparking Creativity, Humor, and Joy in Young Readers
Children’s book illustrator Kevin O’Malley, born and raised in Lansdale, has produced drawings to accompany almost 100 stories. His motivator? A youthful sense of humor, even at age 61. Janelle Erlichman Diamond drew upon her writing skills to feature him in Baltimore Magazine. O’Malley’s childhood was enriched by books, with Where the Wild Things Are…
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Conshohocken-Built Butter Sculpture Turns into Renewable Energy
Conshohocken artists are spreading their creation across Pennsylvania, even after it’s been disassembled. Jim Victor and Marie Pelton created a 1,000-pound butter sculpture to go on display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. It took several weeks to construct using donated Land O’ Lake’s butter from Carlisle. The sculpture has since been deconstructed by the…
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MCCC Hosts 9th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Students from 16 high schools from Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties will be sharing their talents at Montgomery County Community College’s 9th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition and Competition. The event takes place on the Pottstown campus. This free exhibition features 170 pieces of artwork and opens Wednesday, Feb. 22. There will be a…
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