Fall starts with an explosion of art in the Brandywine Valley. With new shows, festivals, workshops, and workshops, it is a wonderful time to explore the local art scene.
The Brandywine Festival of the Arts celebrates the best of the local art scene again this year on September 9 and 10 at Brandywine Park in Wilmington. With more than 240 artists, vendors, a free flu and COVID booster/vaccine clinic, and activities, it is a great day for the whole family, including friendly pets. The festival will be held at Brandywine Park, across from the Brandywine Zoo, located at 1001 North Park Drive in Wilmington. More information can be found at BrandywineArts.com.
A familiar local sight is on view at Painters Folly: Old Views, New Hues at The Station Gallery. Six members of The Studios of Painter’s Folly will display their artworks from the model sessions held at the famous mansion, as well as paintings of the property itself. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., and the show runs through Sept. 30. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.
The highly anticipated exhibition Ann Lowe: American Couturier opens on Sept. 9 at Winterthur Museum and will be on view through Jan. 7. 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. The black designer has remained virtually unknown to the wider public but influenced the path of fashion in America and around the world. Keep an eye out for an article on the exhibition coming this week! Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is located at 5105 Kennett Pike in Winterthur. More information can be found at Winterthur.org.
Painters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their own perspective to local historic art studios at a series of Plein Air Painting Workshops through the Brandywine Museum of Art, taught by local artist Randall Graham. Students will have the opportunity to tour the historic landscape, attend a lecture and demonstration, and paint the scenic landscape. Workshops will be held on Sept. 9 at the N. C. Wyeth House & Studio and Oct. 21 at the Andrew Wyeth Studio. More information can be found at Brandywine.org.
Take in the floral mixed-media art and paintings by Ivy Egger of VineDesigns Art at The Art Gallery at St. David’s Church. An Opening Reception will be held on Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. and will be on view through September. The Art Gallery is located at 763 South Valley Forge Road in Wayne. More information can be found at VineDesignsArt.com.
Stop by the Opening Cocktail Reception on Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Church Street Gallery during First Friday in Downtown West Chester to experience The Color of Light, paintings by Tara Will. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.
Local artist Pia De Girolamo will have her solo show, Bodies in Motion and Sometimes at Rest, at the Cerulean Arts Gallery from Sept. 13 through Oct. 8. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Cerulean Arts Gallery is located at 1355 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia. More information can be found at CeruleanArts.com.
Artists Judy Lupas, Kim Hoechst, and Robert Rankin will present a new show at the Boyer Gallery at the Hill School. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., and the show will be on view through Oct. 13. The Hill School is located at 860 Beech Street in Pottstown. More information can be found at TheHill.org.
The ARTsisters bring a new show, Groundbreaking Women, to the Chester County Art Association. Treasures from the Collection of Philip Jamison will also be on view. An opening reception will be held Thursday, September 14 from 5 to 7 p.m., and an Artist Talk will be held Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Both shows are on view through Oct. 4. The CCAA is located at 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester. More information can be found at ChesterCountyArts.org.
Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth at Brandywine Museum of Art puts 37 abstract watercolors on view for the first time, through February 18, 2024. Learn more in this article. And don’t miss Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature, on view through Sept. 24. Find out more in this article on Chadds Ford Live. The Brandywine River Museum is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford. More information can be found online at Brandywine.org/Museum.
Cool off at the Water’s Edge show at the Square Pear Gallery, on view through Sept. 10. Find out more in this article on Chadds Ford Live. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.com.
Contemporary student life gets the artistic touch at SCHOOL LUNCH: Lisa Weinblatt at the Oxford Arts Alliance. In the Emerging Artist Gallery, Visitor – a solo exhibition by Olivia Hiester is on view. An Opening Reception for both exhibits will be held on First Friday, Sept. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third Street, Oxford. More information can be found at OxfordArt.org.
Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with A Gathering: Functional Ceramics Reception at the Main Line Arts Center on Friday, September 22 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The show will be on view through October 20. The Main Line Art Center is located at 746 Panmure Road, Haverford. More information can be found at MainLineArt.org.
Presence takes over at the Media Arts Council with an Opening Reception Sept. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. and is on view through Oct. 1. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.
Ignite at the Jeweled Warrior with an acrylic pour exhibit from Rachel Coleman of Shy Fox Studio, on view through September 10. Then attend the Opening Reception for Second Nature: The Flora and Fauna Paintings of Lynnette Shelley on Friday, Sept. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Jeweled Warrior is located at 110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. More information can be found at TheJeweledWarrior.com.
The Art Trust brings together artists Sarah Detweiler, Margaux McAllister, and Vidya Shyamsundar with Nurture, on view September 22. An Artists’ Talk will be held Thursday, September 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. The Art Trust is located at 16 West Market Street, West Chester. More information can be found at TheArtTrust.org.
The Wolfington & Wolfson Show opens at Gallery 222 on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and is on view through Sept. 30. Gallery 222 is located at 222 East King Street, Malvern. More information can be found at Gallery222Malvern.com.
The David Katz Gallery is holding a special sale of original paintings. The David Katz Gallery is located at 128 East Gay Street, West Chester. More information can be found at DavidKatzGallery.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.
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