Bringing together the work of artists to create an exhibition that engages and challenges viewers is an art form in itself. The juxtaposition can bring new meaning to artwork, whether it is the first time on display or a piece that has traveled around the world for decades or even centuries. When art converges in one spot, magic can happen. Convergence, the new exhibit at…
A new exhibit entitled Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art is coming to the Brandywine River Museum of Art next month. The museum bills the exhibit as one that reflects “the vulnerability of the environment” and highlights the diverse approaches taken by four leading contemporary American artists whose work engages with environmental themes. Fragile Earth will include two galleries of works reflecting on…
This summer, future photographers and photojournalists spent five weeks at West Chester University at the PAW—Photography and Writing—program. Started in 2021 by WCU professors Yanira Rodriguez and Kuhio Walters. The second year again brought together students in conjunction with West Chester Area School District’s Jump Start program, which focuses on historically underserved students. The program ended with a fantastic exhibition where students not only got…
Almost a full calendar year after the Sept. 1 flooding from Hurricane Ida, the Brandywine Conservancy and River Museum of Art held a brief flood recovery event Tuesday afternoon to thank those who helped and to update what has been done and what still needs to be done. The ground floors of all the buildings in the conservancy’s Chadds Ford campus were damaged or destroyed…
Enjoy the warm summer days at a gorgeous craft fair or cool off in an art gallery and enjoy the art of the talented artists of the Brandywine Valley! New shows are opening this week with events through the rest of the summer. Remember to check websites and social media for updated health and safety measures for each venue. Take a stroll at Water’s Edge,…
There is no question that Longwood Gardens is one of the stars of the Brandywine Valley. You might not think it could shine any brighter, but Bruce Munro has taken on that challenge yet again. Throughout the Gardens, Light: Installations by Bruce Munro transports viewers into a universe of light. On display now through October 30th, it is an experience not to be missed. Munro…
Note: This is the first part of a series that will follow as Painter’s Folly in Chadds Ford is restored, updated, and converted into a space celebrating both the past and future of art in the Brandywine Valley. Each article will explore a different aspect of the location and the renovation process, from its history to its use as artistic inspiration to its new purpose.…
There is always more art to find in the Brandywine Valley! While some galleries take a break for the summer and art camps, street festivals and art pop-ups take over. Keep your eyes peeled for these amazing shows and others that are happening throughout the region. Remember to check websites and social media for updated health and safety measures for each venue. Local artist Emie…
Art can be intimidating. New artists may be intimidated by skill and experience, or even by artistic mediums. Audiences might be intimidated by the works themselves, or the concepts they represent. The cascading effects of a single artist can impact generations in untold ways. A new exhibit at the Delaware Art Museum, Steel in Flux, opens June 25th and runs through September 11th celebrates the work…
What does it mean to be an artist? Is it the training, the talent, the schooling, the medium? The boundaries of art are constantly being redefined with artists themselves pushing the limits of what counts as art and the place it deserves in our world. Gatecrashers, the new exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, brings together two dozen artists who made a space…
Summer has settled in and brought along fantastic weather, open air events, and new shows around the Brandywine Valley. Cool off in a gallery or museum, find treasures at a craft show, and stroll through the open air festivals, surrounded by art at every turn! Remember to check websites and social media for updated health and safety measures for each venue. A gorgeous and evocative…