Gimme Shelter by Mia Fabrizio

A large empty space, especially one that has an intriguing history and structure, calls to the creative. Taking advantage of it is a challenge to those brave enough for the attempt. This is where The Hook Experiment takes over, transforming abandoned space into a compelling mixed medium and use gallery this weekend. When visiting the Hook Building, “It was love at ...

An explosion of color and vibrancy takes over the Brandywine Valley this June. So many events are happening each week, with opportunities to see art and artists at their summer best. From fairs to shows to exhibitions to new experiences, it is a great time of year for art lovers! Stroll through the sixth annual Phoenixville Art Street Festival. Featuring over 50 ...

There is no better way to experience how creative, expansive, and bountiful the local art scene is than by visiting the County Studio Tour. The signs have sprung up throughout Chester County, directing visitors to more than 80 participating studios and galleries featuring over 200 artists. Now in its 13th year, the tour includes the most locations, artists, and ...

Creating space for art is intentional. Historically, those spaces have been safeguarded for artists from certain backgrounds and roles. Creating space for those who in the past may have been excluded from galleries, exhibitions, and public displays can create unique challenges. Luckily, people have risen to that challenge over the years, leading to exhibitions such ...

Beautiful exhibitions and shows are opening throughout the Brandywine Valley this month! From flowers to hats, unique artistic techniques to collaborations, the galleries are bursting with new works from the region’s talented artists. Find all the must-see spots at View: Experience the Art of the Chester County Studio Tour at the Chester County Art Association. This ...

It’s gonna be (an art-filled) May! Take a walk, go for a drive, or stroll through an exhibition while enjoying all that the Brandywine Valley art scene has to offer! The West Chester Spring Gallery Walk is this Friday! On May 5 th from 4 to 8 pm, galleries, businesses, cafes, and other shops invite artists to host Pop-Up Shows for one night only. The West Chester ...

It all started with a dream: a world-class theater in the heart of Downtown West Chester. A group of art, film, and theater lovers knew the community would support it. But the question was, how do you prove there is an eager audience? Their answer: throw a film festival. Twenty years later, the West Chester International Short Film Festival continues to bring films ...

When Sunset Hill Jewelers opened in 1983, West Chester looked a lot different. West Chester State College had just become West Chester University. The F. W. Woolworth Co. store dominated the corner of Gay & High Streets, where Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant now sits. Outside of town was more farmland than housing, and . . . well, if the dining scene wasn’t as ...

The impact of the Wyeths through generations of artists has proven sweeping and profound. Not only upon the Brandywine Tradition of Art, but on the Brandywine Valley itself. The landscapes of the rolling hills have been painted, drawn, printed, replicated, and disseminated so often and so far that at times a simple drive to work on a pretty spring day can feel like a ...

No fooling here—we have another month full of fantastic art events, shows, and exhibition coming up in April! It is the perfect time to get out and smell the blooming roses and all the other flowers taking over the countryside. The 50 th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show is back with a full lineup of events from April 29th to May 14th ! Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, ...

This spring seems to be a season of reflection. From singular pieces of art to exhibitions, performances to writings, the world has turned a reflective eye on the past few years. Musings on loss, and love, and mindfulness, and self-care, and solitude, and community, sometimes all wrapped up in the same, thoughtful package. That lens can allow for clarity and a vision ...