Author: Victoria Rose

Was one of your New Year resolutions to learn something new in 2023? Consider finding your passion for art with one of the many forums for artistic expression in the Brandywine Valley! Art centers, schools, workshops, and instructors are eager to share their talents with new and experienced artists. Listed below are just some of the local organizations with classes available. More are created daily,…

Ring in 2023 by celebrating art in all its forms! Galleries are gearing up for fantastic exhibitions all year long. We can’t wait to see what this year brings for art in the Brandywine Valley! Cool off at the Oxford Arts Alliance at the Opening Reception for Floating Blue from artist Thomas Pickarski on Friday, January 6th from 5 to 8 pm. The evening will…

Winter holidays are an excuse for many things. It gives us an excuse to see friends and family, to create special treats and cookies, visit gorgeous sites, make decadent feasts, to overindulge a bit (or more). It is also an excuse to do some extra shopping, including sometimes for ourselves. Galleries, craft fairs, and holiday markets around the Brandywine Valley are ready to make every…

The number of galleries which dot the Brandywine Valley is truly stunning to behold. There has been a renaissance of art curation, advocacy, and promotion in the region which provides a unique setting for artists and art lovers alike. The Church Street Gallery has been a strong force in this movement for almost a decade, providing a home for the work of local artists. Its…

Do you have artists, art lovers, or aspiring young artists on your holiday list this year? Or perhaps are looking for a treat for yourself? I asked around and gathered interesting recommendations from the art world this year. Perhaps something on this list will catch your eye or inspire that perfect gift! For the Artist Gift someone the perfect views to paint en plain air…

The workshops of artists and crafters throughout the Brandywine Valley have been bustling all year to make sure they are ready to celebrate the holidays in grand style! The results are on view in galleries and at holiday markets throughout December. Bundle up, get inspired, and support local artists this season! The famous Brandywine Railroad returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art through January…

“Far off in the mountains . . . there is a terrible demon. If the envoys tell him that the people are poor and argue among themselves, the demon rejoices and laughs so hard that the mountains shake, loosening his chains. If the envoys tell him that the people live well and in harmony, the demon becomes very angry, scowls, and the chains squeeze his…

For the last two weeks, I have asked each person I met what they know about the Brandywine Railroad at the Brandywine Museum of Art. Without fail, their eyes light up and a smile appears—even from people who only visited once over four decades ago. From the two-year-old who simply yelled “TRAINS!” to longtime visitors in their eighties, their memories bring instant joy. They mention…

The heart of art is passion—for the subjects being painted, the landscapes shown, the medium, and for art itself. Beyond that passion lies the history of not just the artist, but the tradition in which they have worked and lived. All of this combines to create scenes both familiar and new to entice the viewer into looking for more than meets the eye. This feeling…

Art events are in full swing throughout the region! Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and explore all the exhibitions, fests, and fairs this November in the Brandywine Valley. Check websites and social media for updated health and safety measures for each venue. Is there anything better than rambling through a big old building full of treasures? Aston Mill Arts (formerly Heron Studios/Heron Crest…