The art world is your oyster this April, with a wide variety of events, exhibitions, and festivals in the Brandywine Valley. From film to sculpture to the masters of the Brandywine Tradition, art lovers are spoiled for options. It is the perfect time to explore and see something new!
• Saliim Projects, a gallery that opened last year in Newtown Square, presents Well Within: Portraits by Sarah Fantuzzo, Alpha Massaquoi Jr, and Karla Pankratz. This show highlights how the artists explore their relationships with themselves, their loved ones, and their surroundings through figurative representations. An Opening Reception will be held April 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and the show will be on view through May 18. Saliim Projects is located at 3715 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. More information can be found at SaliimProjects.com.
• The 18th West Chester International Short Film Festival at Uptown! will be held April 26 to 28. With 73 short films from a dozen countries, the festival has something for everyone. The full schedule, including parties, venue information, film descriptions, Pop-Up Events, Filmmaker Workshops, and more, can be found at WestChesterFilmFestival.com.
• Reflections on nature are explored in Process, a solo show by Mark Zimmerman at Art Work Gallery. By using textures and natural forms, the exhibition explores biophilia, the human desire to commune with nature and other forms of life. An Opening Reception will be held on April 5 from 6 to 9 pm, and the show is on view through April 26. Open Hours and Live Demos will be held throughout the month, and an Artist Meetup is planned for April 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. Art Work Gallery is located at 213 Church Street, Phoenixville. More information can be found at ArtistsofPXV.com.
• ArtWRKD Workshop explores the interplay between art and language in Ekphrastic, with works from multiple artists in various mediums, on view from April 12 to 27. An Opening Reception will be held on April 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. ArtWRKD Worksop is located at 128 S. State Street, Historic Newtown. More information can be found at ArtWRKD.com.
• The 51st Annual Yellow Springs Art Show will be held April 27 through May 12, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Historic Yellow Springs is located at 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs. More information can be found at YellowSprings.org.
• Find humor in art at Living Through Laughter, a solo exhibition from Nicki Wandersee at The Jeweled Warrior. An opening reception will be held April 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and the show is on view through May 5. The Jeweled Warrior is located at 110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. More information can be found at TheJeweledWarrior.com.
• The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art brings together pieces from the “master of the unsettled mood” in Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled. The exhibition runs through June 9, find more information in this article on Chadds Ford Live. Also on view is Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination through Sept. 15, and Karl J. Kuerner: The Continuity of Creativity through May 19. The Brandywine River Museum is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford. More information can be found online at Brandywine.org/Museum.
• Dive in at Blue Streak Gallery at Fish Tales, by sculptor William Spiker. This playful show brings personality to pieces created from found and unusual materials. The Opening Reception on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. will also celebrate the gallery’s 36th Anniversary, and the show continues until April 30. The Blue Streak Gallery is located at 1721 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington. More information can be found online @BlueStreakGallery.
• The Abington Art Center presents two shows through April 15. Feeling Blue: Navigating Challenges through Art features selected works from a juried show, and Affirmation of Life: Art in Today’s Ukraine brings together artworks from contemporary Ukrainian artists. The Abington Art Center is located at 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown. More information can be found at AbingtonArtCenter.org.
• Out of the Fire, a solo show by Rhoda Kahler, opens at Church Street Gallery on April 5 with a Cocktail Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday in Downtown West Chester, with free on-street parking and events throughout the town. The show is on view through May 4. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.
• Celebrate art, music, and classic cars in Chrome at Aston Mill Arts. Visit artists in their studios and the Rockdale Arts District Open House on April 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Aston Mill Arts is located at 3100 Mount Road, Aston. More information can be found at AstonMillsArts.com.
• Travel around the world in A Showcase of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting at the Chester County Art Association. The show is on view through April 4. Their Spring Fine Craft Fair will be held April 27 to 28. The CCAA is located at 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester. More information can be found at ChesterCountyArts.org.
• The Howard Pyle Studio Group presents an exhibit of artwork by Studio Group Members and a special collection of Helen Farr Sloan paintings during the Wilmington Art Loop on April 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Howard Pyle Studio is located at 1305 North Franklin Street, Wilmington. More information can be found at HowardPyleStudio.org.
• Gallery 222 brings together artists Elaine Lisle and Joanne Mark in a show from April 10 to May 4. An Artist Reception will be held on April 11 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Gallery 222 is located at 222 East King Street, Malvern. More information can be found at Gallery222Malvern.com.
• Step back in history with A Tribute to Dr. Anna Broomall at the Media Arts Council, a collection of art and artifacts that tell the story of this remarkable physician, teacher, advocate, and archivist who lived from 1847–1931. The show is on view through June 23. Continue exploring We Were Here: The Art and Artifacts of Delaware County 100 Years Ago and Today, on view through April 21. Also, the 17th Annual Media Film Festival will be held April 4-6 p.m. at The Media Theatre. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.
• Sip and enjoy at the Community Arts Center with The Art of Beer, on view through May 10. An Opening Reception will be held April 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. with samples from represented breweries. The Community Arts Center is located at 414 Plush Mill Road in Wallingford. More information can be found online at CommunityArtsCenter.org.
• • The Art Trust explores two dimensions in Structures, a group show sharing fragments of visual narratives from three artists: Lisa Baird, Kate McCammon, and Jeff Carpenter, curated by Katee Boyle and Kari Lane. The show is on view through May 10, and an Artist Reception will be held April 5 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.
• The Station Gallery puts on the Group Show through April. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.
• TheUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center shows The Soul of Art and Music with artworks from Dane Tilghman through April 29. Find out more in this article. Uptown is located at 226 N. High Street, West Chester. More information can be found at UptownWestChester.org.
• Spring is in the air at the Corner Art Collective, keep an eye out for the Open Call announcement coming soon! The Corner Art Collective is located at 341 S. Matlack Street, West Chester. Find out more on their Instagram @thecornerwc.
• With 17 artists and 76 paintings, Stories We Tell is on view at Square Pear Gallery through May 4. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.com.
• The 2024 Members & Teaching Artist Exhibition is on view at the Main Line Art Center through April 19. Then the Accessible Art Exhibition will be on view April 23 through Aug. 16. The Main Line Art Center is located at 746 Panmure Road, Haverford. More information can be found at MainLineArt.org.
• Stay local at the Oxford Arts Alliance in Face of Farming, an exhibition from local photographer Kathleen Buckalew, on view through April 30. The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third Street, Oxford. More information can be found at OxfordArt.org.
• 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.
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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