Brandywine Art Guide: November Arts & Events

The glorious colors of fall have finally taken over the landscape, delighting art and nature lovers alike. It is the perfect time to take in the glorious views while visiting the amazing art shows, exhibitions, events, and festivals taking place this November!

The Souls Shot Portrait Project presents a new exhibition of portraits for the seventh year in a row, portraying those lost to gun violence in the Philadelphia area. This project, which began as a temporary exhibition, will travel through the area and offer a space for reflection, connection, and a plea to work for peace and equity in this ongoing struggle. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Widener Hall at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. More information can be found at SoulShotPortraitProject.org.

Check for Change by Mia Fabrizio at DCCC.

The annual 215/610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition at The Gallery at Delaware County Community College features regional emerging artists. On view from Nov. 13 to Dec. 15, a Reception and Juror’s Talk will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. More information can be found at DCCC.edu.

Experience a range of emotions at the Media Arts Council with two new exhibitions: The Pain, Boredom, and Euphoria of Looking, with photographs by Joseph Podlesnik, and The Gifts of Quiet Thunder, from Keeper of the Gifts William “JT” Johnson, exploring Lenape Lifeway Art in the Ancient Gift Economy. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m., and the shows are on view through Nov. 26. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.

My Ukraine at the Baker Gallery at West Chester University shares the culture and history of Ukraine with works from Ukrainian artists. It is on view through Dec. 9. This exhibit is a fundraiser for You Are The Angel, a nonprofit that provides assistance to victims of the war in Ukraine. The E. O. Bull Center for the Arts is located at 2 E. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester. For more information, check WCUPA.edu and Instagram @artsatwcu.

Don’t adjust the dial: visit the Corner Art Collective on Nov. 25 for the Opening of the Grayscale Show, featuring an absence of all hues. The Corner Art Collective is located at 341 S. Matlack Street, West Chester. Find out more on their Instagram @thecornerwc.

Aston Mill Arts will host its Annual Art Show & Sale on Nov. 11, 12, 18, and 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature more than three dozen local artists in all genres and mediums. Aston Mill Arts is located at 3100 Mount Road, Aston. More information about both the show, events, and the studios can be found at AstonMillArts.com.

The Regional Center for Women in the Arts has a Virtual Gallery Exhibition, Let’s Face It, featuring five local artists, now through Jan. 13, 2024. The Exhibition can be viewed online at RCWAweb.org.

Celebrate regional beauty at Landscapes of Stroud Preserve: Gregory Blue and the Art of Preservation at the Chester County Art Association, opening with a Reception on Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. and running through Nov. 27. Also on view is Eco Dye Watercolors from Pam McKee. The CCAA is located at 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester. More information can be found at ChesterCountyArts.org.

The Road and the Sky, Stroud Preserve, by Gregory Blue at the Chester County Art Association

The Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition 20^th Anniversary Retrospective features over forty artists from past exhibitions, different generations, and various artistic backgrounds at the Main Line Art Center. An Opening Reception will be held on Nov. 11 from 6 to 8:30 pm, and the show is on view through Feb. 17, 2024. The Main Line Art Center is located at 746 Panmure Road, Haverford. More information can be found at MainLineArt.org.

Gifted returns to The Art Trust on Nov. 8 and runs through Jan. 5. An Artists’ Reception will be held Friday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Bourbon & Bubbles will be held Thursday, Dev. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Art Trust is located at 16 West Market Street, West Chester. More information can be found at TheArtTrust.org.

A new exhibition opens at Gallery 222 on Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 18 showing favorite local artists Randall Graham and Rachel Altshuler. An Opening Reception will be held Thursday, Nov. 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Gallery 222 is located at 222 East King Street, Malvern. More information can be found at Gallery222Malvern.com.

The National League of American Pen Women—Diamond State Branch brings Everything Delaware to The Station Gallery. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m., and the show runs through Nov. 22. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.

Look and See by Ellie Byrom-Haley at Church Street Gallery

Ellie Byrom-Haley has a new solo show, Transformations, at Church Street Gallery. A Gallery Talk Evening will be held Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 pm. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.

Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration is a new special exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art which explores the enduring bonds of nature and family through a lively selection of original artwork created for eight illustrated children’s books. Find out more in this article on Chadds Ford Live. It is on view through Feb. 25, 2024. Also on view is Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth through February 18, 2024. Learn more in this article. The Brandywine River Museum is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford. More information can be found online at Brandywine.org/Museum.

Stop for A Moment in Time at the Square Pear Gallery, on view through Nov. 5. This show celebrates the beauty of fleeting moments through the art of 16 local artists. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.com.

Visit the Howard Pyle Studio during the Wilmington Art Loop on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Howard Pyle Studio is located at 1305 North Franklin Street, Wilmington. More information can be found at HowardPyleStudio.org.

The David Katz Gallery has new paintings on view for autumn! The David Katz Gallery is located at 128 East Gay Street, West Chester. More information can be found at DavidKatzGallery.com.

Sacred from Kenzie De is on view at The Jeweled Warrior through Nov. 26. The Jeweled Warrior is located at 110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. More information can be found at TheJeweledWarrior.com.

The highly anticipated exhibition Ann Lowe: American Couturier at Winterthur Museum is on view through Jan. 7, 2024. Referred to as “Society’s Best-Kept Secret,” Lowe designed stunning, iconic gowns for heiresses, actresses, and high society, including the famous wedding dress of Jacqueline Kennedy. Find out more in this article on Chadds Ford Live. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is located at 5105 Kennett Pike in Winterthur. More information can be found at Winterthur.org.

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. More information can be found at Facebook.com/StrodesMill.

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