Brandywine Art Guide: July Arts & Events

The lazy days of summer are the perfect time to explore galleries, events, and art in the Brandywine Valley! Cool off inside or enjoy the great outdoors at some of the fantastic art shows happening this month!

Joseph Stella finally returns to the spotlight in a new exhibition of his work, Visionary Nature, on view at the Brandywine Museum of Art. While Stella is known for modern linear paintings of industrial landmarks, this show focuses on the botanical artworks which comprised the majority of his known works. Find out more in this article on Chadds Ford Live. Plus, Home Places, featuring works from Andrew Wyeth, is on view through July 13. Check out all the details in this article. 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.

Still Life with Elodie and Office Door by Jenna Lucente at The Art Trust.

Dwell celebrates the comforts of home at The Art Trust, with work from artists Claudia McGill, Jenna Lucente, Maya Wasileski, and Erika Stearly. On view through Aug. 4, there is an Artists’ Talk on Thursday, July 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. and a closing event Thursday, Aug. 3 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.

Tie Dye Music Fest at the Community Arts Center on July 15.

Get groovy at the Tie Dye Music Festival at the Community Arts Center, on July 15 from 4 to 8 pm. Plus visit the current exhibitions: Summer Fellows, on view through July 14, showcases teaching artists of the CAC; the CAC Advanced Pastel Studio members show off their works in the Stairwell Gallery through Aug. 26; and Nancy Markezin is featured in the BeaDazzle Lounge Gallery through July 15. A reception for all three exhibitions will be held on June 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Community Arts Center is located at 414 Plush Mill Road in Wallingford, PA. More information can be found online at CommunityArtsCenter.org.

Refuge, featuring artists Elizabeth Breakell and Carol Wade, is on at the Media Arts Council from July 7 through 30. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, July 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.

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Kristin Bispels and Siobhan Bedford combine their energy in Earth + Ether, a collaborative exhibition at The Jeweled Warrior. On view July 7 through Aug. 6 in the Transformative Gallery. Attend the Opening Night Reception Friday, July 7 at 5:30 p.m. The Jeweled Warrior is located at 110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. More information can be found at TheJeweledWarrior.com.

The Annual Members Exhibition at the Oxford Arts Alliance begins with an Opening Reception on Friday, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm and is on view through July 28. The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third Street, Oxford. More information can be found at OxfordArt.org.

Stop by the Church Street Gallery during First Friday in West Chester to check out their current exhibition. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.

The Summer Group Show opens July 5 at The Station Gallery, on view through July 28. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.

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.

Flowers Inspire at the Square Pear Gallery through July 8. Showcasing the beauty and versatility of floral art with a diverse range of styles and techniques, this show includes twenty-two local artists. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.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. More information can be found at Facebook.com/StrodesMill.

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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.