August brings a collection of juried shows, new perspectives from familiar artists, and visions of cool breezes. Keep an eye out for fantastic pop-up shows happening all month long around the Brandywine Valley.
The Brandywine Museum of Art is opening the archives, starting with an exhibition of never-before-seen works from the nearly 7,000-object Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection of the Wyeth Foundation. Abstract Flash:
Unseen Andrew Wyeth puts 37 abstract watercolors on view for the first time, through February 18, 2024. Learn more in this article. And don’t miss Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature, on view through September 24, 2023. Find out more in this article on Chadds Ford Live. The Brandywine River Museum is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA. More information can be found online at Brandywine.org/Museum.
Cool off at the Water’s Edge show at the Square Pear Gallery, on view through Sept. 10. It includes over 70 artworks from 22 local artists and includes a variety of mediums, from oil to sculpture to glass, to reflect the endless motion of the waves. Find out more in this article on Chadds Ford Live. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.com.
Fly over to celebrate the opening of Buzz of Summer, the new street mural in Oxford Borough. Then zoom to the Oxford Arts Alliance annual juried Regional Photography Exhibition, as well as The Inbetween, a solo exhibition from Claire Yesilonis in the Emerging Artist Gallery, on view through August 28. The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third Street, Oxford. More information can be found at OxfordArt.org.
The Somerville Manning Gallery is hosting the Annual Juried Exhibition for the American Impressionist Society throughout the month of August. With over 190 paintings filling the gallery walls, this show is a fantastic chance to see a wide variety of impressionist artwork in a classic display. The Somerville Manning Gallery is located at Breck’s Mill, 2nd Floor, 101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del. More information can be found at SomervilleManning.com.
The Delaware Valley Art League Juried Show is on view at the Media Arts Council from August 4 to 27. Take it all in during the opening reception on August 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. Also opening is Apples & Oranges: Two Different Voices, featuring works by artists David T. Miller and Steven Nau, invited by Maryanne Buschini. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.
Ignite at the Jeweled Warrior with an acrylic pour exhibit from Rachel Coleman of Shy Fox Studio, on view from Aug. 11 through Sept. 10. Attend the Opening Night Reception Friday, Aug. 11 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Jeweled Warrior is located at 110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA. More information can be found at TheJeweledWarrior.com.
The David Katz Gallery is holding a special sale of original paintings in August. The David Katz Gallery is located at 128 East Gay Street, West Chester. More information can be found at DavidKatzGallery.com.
Stop by the Church Street Gallery during First Friday in Downtown West Chester to check out their current exhibition, Mixed Messages, a group show of new works and paintings revisited from previous shows featuring fifteen artists. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.
The Summer Group Show is on view at The Station Gallery. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.
The Art Trust brings together artists Sarah Detweiler, Margaux McAllister, and Vidya Shyamsundar with Nurture, on view from August 9 through September 22. A reception will be held on Friday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m., and an Artists’ Talk will be held Thursday, Sept. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. The Art Trust is located at 16 West Market Street, West Chester. More information can be found at TheArtTrust.org.
The Community Arts Center presents the 2023 Annual Members Exhibition from July 22 through Aug. 25. A solo exhibition from the painter Ellen Masko will be on view as well. The Community Arts Center is located at 414 Plush Mill Road in Wallingford. More information can be found online at CommunityArtsCenter.org.
Local favorites return for the Cottage Art Show at Gallery 222. Gallery 222 is located at 222 East King Street, Malvern. More information can be found at Gallery222Malvern.com.
New pieces are arriving daily at the Strodes Mill Gallery, including from local artists Annette Alessi, Karl Kuerner, and others. The Strodes Mill Gallery is located at 1000 Lenape Road, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at Facebook.com/StrodesMill.
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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.
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