Author: Victoria Rose

Is there any more perfect pairing than art and music? Spending time looking at beautiful, evocative artworks while being treated to live accompaniment from talented musicians is a treat for the senses. In The Soul of Art and Music, a new exhibition is opening at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center on Feb. 1, artist Dane Tilghman and musician Bryan Parr come together to celebrate…

While the world outside is monochromatic — finally, after much too long a stretch of no snow in the Brandywine Valley — the Corner Art Collective is working on bringing a riot of color to their bright white walls. Their new exhibition, aptly titled “THE BIG SHOW,” brings together local artists with large-scale artworks that bridge generations, genres, and styles. The Corner Art Collective was…

Presenting artists and artworks in relation to each other is one of the many magics of galleries. Whether it is comprised of single pieces from dozens of artists or collections of a few, bringing various mediums, styles, forms, and viewpoints together in one physical location allows for interesting juxtapositions and interpretations. At the Abington Art Center, the Winter 2024 Solo Series features four artists, Mia…

Libraries are much more than books. They are community spaces that offer safe havens, information, access, knowledge, and inspiration. The new Kennett Library & Resource Center in Kennett Square, which opened in August, brings further creativity with an Art Gallery that showcases local artists. A new Art Exhibition brings sculptural works from artist Lisa Fedon to the central space in January, inspired by the activities…

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…

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…