The classic Twelve Days of Christmas may include lords a-leaping, ladies dancing, and a few too many birds, but Yuletide at Winterthur styles the holiday a bit differently this year. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library has added a variety of new displays, including “Twelve Days of Christmas,” a fantastical toy train display that presents antique favorites for children both young and young at heart. “I…
The Christkindlmarkt is a centuries-old tradition that has spread from its origins in what is now Germany throughout the world. A few years ago, the Chester County Art Association brought this holiday outdoor market to their grounds in West Chester. It was the perfect way to celebrate local art and artisans in a safe way, with visitors strolling from tent to tent in the chilly…
The holiday season is a busy one for artists and art lovers alike. As December opens with a flurry of exhibitions, festivals, and shows, ’tis the season to support our local art community! • The Kennett Square Library opens its new exhibition space with a show from members of the Howard Pyle Studio Group. An Opening Reception will be held Nov. 30 from 5 to…
One of the annual highlights of the Brandywine art scene is the Unionville High School Art Gala, returning next weekend, Nov. 17 and 18 for its 47th year. A unique event that celebrates regional professional artists as well as student artists, it brings together the community to support educational enrichment and local community outreach efforts. The Unionville Art Gala was founded in 1949 by Betsy…
Art tells a story—of its creator, its provenance, its history, its origin, its subject. An exhibition tells that story on a different scale, which can provide impacts far beyond the gallery walls. My Ukraine, the new exhibition at the John H. Baker Gallery at West Chester University, brings focus to the stories and people behind the news articles and images seen worldwide for the past…
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…
Art can overwhelm a person in many ways — the stunning experience of seeing a gorgeous artwork in person, or being stuck by the size of a piece you had only seen in books, or suddenly being brought to tears by a tender subject. But when overwhelming is the norm, it can create an entirely different experience of life, art, and beauty. At A Noisy…
Never judge a book by its cover — but sometimes, those covers are so gorgeous that it simply can’t be helped. The new exhibition at the Brandywine Art Museum, Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration, showcases the amazing artworks that illuminate stories and tell powerful tales of their own. The exhibition includes more than 75 illustrations from eight picture books, each by…
Rain may have dampened the streets, but it didn’t dampen the energy of the Fall Gallery Walk held Friday night in West Chester. A favorite of the local art scene, 22 galleries, event spaces, and businesses became exhibition halls for a wide variety of local artists. “There have been good crowds all night,” said Dane Tilghman, who was showing at the Chester County Community Foundation…
October finally arrives, with perhaps a bit more rain than preferred, but so many fun events, shows, festivals, and fairs. Whether inside or out, the art shines through! • The Fall Gallery Walk in Downtown West Chester celebrates the thriving local art community at 22 galleries and one-night-only pop-up shows on Friday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. With free on-street metered parking, refreshments,…
Spooky season has swept in on a crisp breeze full of pumpkin spice, fall festivals, and twelve-foot-tall skeletons. As more people have embraced Halloween as a chance to express their creativity, the spirit has enchanted the art world as well. 100 Skulls, a new exhibition at Aston Mill Arts, celebrates life, death, and Memento Mori. “Horror and gore scares me,” said Katelyn Adams, in an…