November art roundup - Chadds Ford Live

After the many cancellations, delays, and frustrations of the last two years, the art world is re-emerging with a steady stream of events to entertain and educate. In Chadds Ford and beyond, the excitement is palpable. A wide range of events are coming up to welcome back audiences. There is something for everyone! Check websites or call the venue for updated health and safety measures.

The Darlington Arts Center is looking forward to welcoming back guests for a double-header event. Starting at 6:30 pm on Saturday November 6, there is an opening night reception for a new exhibition presented in partnership with the nonprofit art consortium Art 504 Creative Collective. The free event will allow viewers to talk about the exhibit with participating artists, and all pieces will be available for purchase. RSVP is required.

The event continues in the Ann Anthony Community Space with the return of the popular Coffee House Concert Series at 8 pm. Featuring local indie-folk-bluegrass duo Who? What? When? Why? & Werewolves?, the concert includes coffee, tea, and dessert, and guests are invited to bring snacks or beverages. Tickets are $20/$40 for four-pack/$10 members. The concert can also be viewed online from the comfort of your own home! The Darlington Arts Center is at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA. More information can be found at DarlingtonArts.org.

Inspirational Women, a brand-new series of paintings by local artist Merrill Weber, will be shown at the CCAA from November 11^th to November 30^th. The show includes portraits of over fifty women that cross genres, countries, and time, from Dolly Parton to Simone Biles, Queen Elizabeth II to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Lizzo to Mother Teresa. The exhibition in the Huston Gallery will open with an evening of “nibbles and tipples,” as the artist notes, on November 11^th from 5 to 7 pm. The CCAA is located at 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at ChesterCountyArts.org.

Constance McBride, local artist and contributor to Chadds Ford Live, will present a solo exhibition of her work at the Tubbs Gallery of the Rehoboth Art League from November 12^th to December 12^th. An opening reception will be held on November 12^th from 5 to 7 pm, with an Artist Talk on November 13^th at 10 am. The exhibit, titled The Lonely Girls, is inspired by the artist’s mother and the women she lived with after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and moving to an assisted living facility. 10% of every sale will be donated to the Making Sense of Alzheimer’s foundation. The Rehoboth Art League is located at 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, DE. More information can be found at RehobothArtLeague.org.

The Art Trust Gallery at Meridian Bank will once again present Gifted, an exhibit full of one-of-a-kind art pieces from local artists. This holiday tradition is the perfect place to pick up a unique item for everyone on your list. Opening reception is November 12^th from 5 to 8:30 pm and a Bourbon & Bubbles reception will be held on December 2^nd from 5 to 8:30 pm. The exhibit runs from November 10^th to December 2^nd. The Art Trust is at 16 West Market Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at TheArtTrust.org.

Garden Party is from an Oscar-nominated short film by Théophile Dufresne

After being one of the first large events in our area to be postponed due to the pandemic, the West Chester International Short Film Festival is getting back in the swing of things with The Best of the Fest! This one-night-only event will showcase audience-favorite films from the past several festivals, including Thought It Would Be A Good Story from local filmmaker Justin Gellar. It also includes Oscar Nominated films such as animations One Short Step and Garden Party and comedy The Eleven O’Clock. In-person or virtual tickets are available for $15 through Uptown! The event will be from 7 to 9 pm, and doors open at 6:30 pm. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is at 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at UptownWestChester.org/shows-events/film.

The beautiful grounds of Historic Yellow Springs will once again welcome guests from November 12^th to November 14^th. Visitors will be able to take in all the art on display in the juried show as well as purchase works from local artists. Items on sale include jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, wood pieces, sculptures, paintings, drawings and more. Historic Yellow Springs is located at 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA. More information can be found at YellowSprings.org.

About Victoria Rose

Victoria Rose (she/her) is an editor, writer, avid reader, self-described geek, and fan of all things creative. Her passion for words has led to her current career as a freelance editor, and she is the owner of Flickering Words, an editing service. When not wielding a red pen (or cursor), she loves reading books of all genres, playing video, board, and word games, baking ridiculous creations to show off on the internet, or enjoying the gorgeous outdoors. She is a board member of the West Chester Film Festival and part of the Thirsty Monsters, a team of streamers from around the world who fundraise for various charities supporting LGBTQIA+ and accessibility rights. She can be found online @WordsFlickering or the Brandywine Art Guide @BrandywineArtGuide.