Summer has settled in and brought along fantastic weather, open air events, and new shows around the Brandywine Valley. Cool off in a gallery or museum, find treasures at a craft show, and stroll through the open air festivals, surrounded by art at every turn! Remember to check websites and social media for updated health and safety measures for each venue.
A gorgeous and evocative set of exhibitions gives new perspectives and invites conversation. Gatecrashers, curated by Katherine Jentleson and organized by the High Museum of Art, is on display the Brandywine River Museum of Art from May 28th through September 5th, 2022. Night Coming Tenderly, Black features photographs by Dawoud Bey from his acclaimed 2017 series. It is on view in the Brandywine’s Strawbridge Family Gallery from May 19th through August 31st, 2022. 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.
The Media Arts Council is hosting the official Grand Opening of the MAC Arts Center Friday, June 3rd from 5 to 7 pm. The space will show exhibitions, host events, and more. The event includes the opening of two new exhibitions which will be on view from June 3rd through June 26th. Inspirational Women, a solo exhibit of paintings by Merrill Weber which was previously at the Chester County Art Association, includes new paintings and new biographies for the paintings written by young women from schools around the area. The Center also will show Big French Dance – A Documentary Exhibit. Featuring photographs from a project by Ron and Fay Stanford in the 1970s, who spent two years in southwest Louisiana documenting regional French music. The LP record they produced, J’Étais au Bal, Music from French Louisiana, included extensive liner notes and photographs. This unexpected time capsule of Louisiana life is a treasure for art and music lovers alike. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media, PA. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.
a playful view of art at Summer Whimsy, the new group show at The Station Gallery through June 30th. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception Friday, June 3rd from 5 to 8 pm. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.
The David Katz Gallery debuts a new show, Unplugged, during First Friday in Downtown West Chester. The stunning pieces showcase the beauty of the natural world, with views and textures inspired by life beyond the screen. There is an opening reception Friday, June 3rd from 5 to 8 pm. The David Katz Gallery is located at 128 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at DavidKatzGallery.com.
A brand-new show is opening at the Church Street Gallery, Hard and Soft, a solo exhibition of paintings by Portia Mortensen. The show opens with a Cocktail Reception Friday, June 3rd from 5 to 8 pm and the show runs through June 25th. Explore this gallery and others during First Friday in West Chester. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.
Feel like taking a drive? The Penn Dry Goods Market at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center will be held Friday, June 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, June 4th from 10 am to 4 pm. The textile-focused antiques and vintage show includes a textile history lecture series with nationally and internationally known speakers. The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center is located at 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg, PA. More information can be found at Schwenkfelder.org/penn-dry-goods-market.
On Friday, June 3rd at 5 pm, the June Art Loop takes over Wilmington, DE. Twenty spots on the tour will feature local and new artists alongside longtime favorites and traditional exhibitions. The Wilmington Art Loop is held every First Friday in Downtown Wilmington. This month’s Loop will be held Friday, June 3rd from 5 to 9 pm. A complimentary shuttle will run between the stops from The Delaware Contemporary, 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE, DEContemporary.org. More information, including all the stops and featured artists and shows on the Loop, can be found at ArtLoopWilmington.org. The Blue Streak Gallery is located at 1721 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE.
There is still time to check out The Art Gallery at the Devon Horse Show, on display through June 5th. The show includes over 50 artists and hundreds of pieces of art! Find more information, including artwork still available, at ArtGallery.DevonHorseShow.net.
Reflections at The Art Trust is on display through June 10th. A Closing Event will be held on Thursday, June 9th from 5 to 8:30 pm. The Art Trust is at 16 West Market Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at TheArtTrust.org.
The Main Line Art Center has a Spring Pop-Up Shop on view through June 18th. There is something for everyone, and it is the perfect way to find a gift for every summer occasion! They will also host the Opening Reception for the AT HOME exhibit on Friday, June 3rd from 6 to 8 pm. The event will include a Curator Talk, Drag King performance by teaching artist Joy Raney as Henlo Bullfrog, and PRIDE celebration! Registration and proof of vaccination is required. AT HOME is on display through June 11th. The Main Line Art Center is located at 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA. More information can be found at MainLineArt.org.
Stop and smell the roses—or see them in vivid detail at least!—at Beautiful Blossoms at Square Pear Gallery. Featuring gorgeous still lifes, landscapes, and close perspectives of all types of florals from nineteen local artists, this show runs through July 3rd. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.com.
The Howard Pyle Studio will show artwork by Members of the Studio Group during the June Art Loop in Wilmington, DE on Friday, June 3rd from 5 to 7:30 pm. The Howard Pyle Studio is located at 1305 North Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE. More information can be found at HowardPyleStudio.org. The Studio is also hosting a Group Show at Opera House Arts & Antiques at Rodney Pratt Framing & Gallery through June 22nd, located at 304 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE.
The Three J’s join together for a group exhibition at the Oxford Arts Alliance. Featuring the work of John Sauers, Jonathan West, and Justin Woytowitz, all local artists, the plein air landscapes bring emotion to the natural world. The Emerging Artist Gallery will show the work of Oxford Area High School Art Student Rebecca Sharadin with A Collection of Silly, Little Drawings. Both are on view through June 24th. The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third Street, Oxford, PA. More information can be found at OxfordArt.org.
The Cottage Art Show will feature various studio artists at Gallery 222 through the summer. Check their website to confirm hours, or the show is available to view online or by appointment. Gallery 222 is located at 222 East King Street, Malvern, PA. More information can be found at Gallery222Malvern.com.
Darlington Art Center will display their Teaching Artist and Member Gallery as well as ongoing events at the 4 Arts Festival from through June 11th, featuring Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Drama. This family friendly event supports young artists and the community. The Darlington Arts Center is at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA. More information can be found at DarlingtonArts.org.
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.
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