After the many cancellations, delays, and frustrations of the last two years, the art world is re-emerging with a steady stream of events to entertain and educate. In Chadds Ford and beyond, the excitement is palpable. A wide range of events are coming up to welcome back audiences. There is something for everyone! Check websites or call the venue for updated health and safety measures.…
A new exhibition at the Chester County Art Association wants to inspire new generations by showcasing paintings of glass-shattering icons past and present. Inspirational Women, a solo exhibition from local artist Merrill Weber, will feature more than fifty oil paintings of women who have made positive impacts on the world. The Exhibit at Chester County Art Association by Merrill Weber Opens November 11th The women…
Driving through the changing Brandywine countryside, currently full of color as the foliage puts on a stunning display, any art lover can’t help but be reminded of the gorgeous landscapes painted by so many local artists, especially those of Andrew Wyeth. However, it wasn’t just the landscape which inspired Andrew Wyeth’s autumnal visions. Some of Wyeth’s most famous paintings prominently display pumpkins and shadowy figures,…
Longwood Gardens is three months away from launching its 2022 line of performances. In an email, Longwood announced next year’s schedule saying: “Our 2022 Performance Series features artists from close to home and those from around the world, including audience favorites and new talent, all performing in the ever-changing beauty of our conservatory.” And while the new performances don’t start until late January, tickets go…
Delaware County residents and visitors can enjoy the region’s re-emergence of the arts with a double-header of entertainment on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Darlington Arts Center. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with a free opening night reception and exhibition of work from established and emerging visual artists representing the nonprofit art consortium ART 504 Creative Collective. Guests can meet Philadelphia-area artists and connect with…
Along the Way — Their View is the new exhibit at Barbara Moore Fine Art Gallery in the Barn Shops in Chadds Ford Township. The show features the works of Madeleine Kelly, Don Shoffner, and Tim Wadsworth. Moore said the exhibit’s main feature is that it brings together the variety, yet similarity, of the three artists in how they see their world. Their combined work is…
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, the 300-plus seat music and entertainment venue located in the heart of West Chester’s trendy, downtown area, has accomplished what so many others have not since the start of the pandemic – they have re-opened their doors. Yet, the acclaimed venue isn’t just welcoming guests back into the same theater that they’ve come to love over the past five years.…
A whimsical outdoor sculpture has sprung up on the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art's campus grounds for the summer. Now on view through Nov. 7, the Queen Anne's Lace Pod is a temporary, site-specific installation by Virginia-based artist Ian Stabler. Made entirely of natural materials gathered and found onsite, the towering sculptural pod is located in Potts Meadow along the Brandywine's Harvey Run Trail…
SEE TWO UPDATES BELOW Longwood Gardens announced a closure of its facility Thursday, July 30 because of an on-site vehicle crash. Details of the accident were not released except that no guests were injured. Three people were evaluated by the Longwood Fire Company, with two treated on the scene and one transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The Gardens will remain closed until…
“I am a sculptor, and I paint,” said Karen Delaney as she settled into a chair in her welding studio/garage. She uses the more time-consuming oxy-acetylene welding process on thin sheet metal to create her sculptures' unique look. She flipped through a sketchbook as she described her process, “I sketch to get the proportions right Her love of welding dates to a summer camp she…
On Friday, July 16, a reception for the Summer Artists in Residence at West Chester University show which runs through mid-August will feature the work of Eva Hozinez. The reception features her current work, which is a departure from her hamburger series. “I did a burger series for fun with no deep meaning,” said Hozinez. “I wanted people to look at it and smile.” Faced…