This year's 66th Annual Chadds Ford Art Show presents the work of 70 local professional artists in a variety of media and prices this Friday and Saturday, March 20 -21st. In addition to the many fine artists that show in the main exhibition hall, the Art Committee had added an "Art Salon- Other Points of View" which offers a more intimate view of five local…
The 6th Annual Radley Run Art Show starts this Friday from 6 to 10 pm and then continues on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. The Radley show is free admission and open to the public. It is a lively, wonderful show with great food and drink in a beautiful location. If you have never been to The Radley Run Country Club, this is…
You may know about the wonderful adult and children's classes offered by the Chester County Art Association, but you might not know that every month their galleries have interesting new exhibits that highlight different themes, and that they have auxiliary Art Show sites all over Chester County. This Thursday, February 26th from 5-8pm CCAA will host the Annual Member's Show reception with wine and food.…
With the wintry chill setting in, you need to stay warm and fuel up your senses. There are a lot of wonderful local art shows in our area where you can relax in a warm gallery environment and charge up your senses. This is also a great time to sign up for art classes in any of our neighborhood venues: The Chester County Art Association,…
You may have noticed a hub of activity every month at the Meridian Bank at 16 West Market Street in downtown West Chester. Rarely does one see a bank office brimming with people after 5pm! In the case of the Meridian Bank, they are the showplace for a small group of local artists who call themselves "The Art Trust," who exhibit a new show six…
Last week I wrote a bit about the life changing power of one teacher to inspire hundreds of adults to get out and create and exhibit their work. We all have oil paints or pastels in a drawer somewhere. Is it the time to take them out and rekindle that creative flame? Sometimes it takes the community of an arts organization to give us that…
A fabulously innovative and fresh take on plein air in a day comes to West Chester. Ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and photographer Darcie Goldberg have collaborated on a 24 hour, 7 city artistic exploration of their travel impressions. Over the past few months, this intrepid duo has traveled to Boston, Atlantic City, Washington DC, Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Providence. They carried with them…
For the month of December encaustic neo-pop artist Jeff Schaller is showing "Sweet Spot" at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square. Once again, Mala has allowed for a total interior and exterior transformation by the visiting artist. This December, Mala is an infusion of Jeff Schaller's sexy, fun, brash artistic vision. If you want to tweak your home with a vibe that is hip and sexy,…
"A new TV will quickly lose its luster, and the new iPad will be out of date next year. The gift of art is something that transcends the decades of ownership, providing joy to its owner many years after the TV has been discarded by the curb" asserts to Zvezdana Scott, owner of downtown Kennett Square's Mala Galleria. Though you may prefer to invest in…
The best gift is something that is hand-made. If you cannot make it yourself, consider having some shopping fun at any of the holiday art venues in our area. Shop and support local arts at the same time! This week all of the local galleries are open for holiday purchasing, including the Church Street Gallery in West Chester for the last week of artist Brett…
This week begins with a Pop up show at Galer Estate Winery featuring the vividly colorful and expressionistic paintings of popular local artist John Hannafin. His downtown West Chester winter scene is a show stopper- what a perfect Christmas card! It has the warmth and nostalgia of a Grandma Moses piece, but Hannafin's signature marks make the image fresh and lively. The row buildings appear…