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…
The holiday season is a busy one for artists and art lovers alike. As December opens with a flurry of exhibitions, festivals, and shows, ’tis the season to support our local art community! • The Kennett Square Library opens its new exhibition space with a show from members of the Howard Pyle Studio Group. An Opening Reception will be held Nov. 30 from 5 to…
From animal portraiture to trash to dirty clay, art is subjective. The 47th Unionville High School Art Gala saw the return of some well-known area artists, as well as some who are lesser known. Among the known names in this past weekend's event were Carol Appicella, Annette Alessi, Christine Burke, and Diane Micklin, as well as this year’s featured artist, Shawn Faust. And there were…
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…
Art tells a story—of its creator, its provenance, its history, its origin, its subject. An exhibition tells that story on a different scale, which can provide impacts far beyond the gallery walls. My Ukraine, the new exhibition at the John H. Baker Gallery at West Chester University, brings focus to the stories and people behind the news articles and images seen worldwide for the past…
The glorious colors of fall have finally taken over the landscape, delighting art and nature lovers alike. It is the perfect time to take in the glorious views while visiting the amazing art shows, exhibitions, events, and festivals taking place this November! The Souls Shot Portrait Project presents a new exhibition of portraits for the seventh year in a row, portraying those lost to gun…
Longwood Gardens revitalization project Longwood Reimagined, which began in 2021, is on schedule to be finished by the fall of 2024. There were some concerns about meeting that anticipated completion date, but things are back on track now, according to Greg Sawka, president and CEO of Bancroft Construction, the general contractor for the project, Sawka said during the lunch portion of a hard hat press…
Art can overwhelm a person in many ways — the stunning experience of seeing a gorgeous artwork in person, or being stuck by the size of a piece you had only seen in books, or suddenly being brought to tears by a tender subject. But when overwhelming is the norm, it can create an entirely different experience of life, art, and beauty. At A Noisy…
“Emotional Brandywine,” the second collaboration between author Bruce Mowday and Chadds Ford artist Karl Kuerner has been released. Their first, “Emotional Gettysburg,” was about the Battle of Gettysburg. This one is about an older battle, the Battle of Brandywine. Both books include Kuerner paintings and Mowday essays. Mowday, a former reporter and editor is now the author of multiple books, several about military histories involving…
Never judge a book by its cover — but sometimes, those covers are so gorgeous that it simply can’t be helped. The new exhibition at the Brandywine Art Museum, Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration, showcases the amazing artworks that illuminate stories and tell powerful tales of their own. The exhibition includes more than 75 illustrations from eight picture books, each by…
When Kennett Symphony Music Director Michael Hall learned that the orchestra’s 83rd season would open at Longwood Gardens, he started thinking about nature. The concert is this Sunday, Oct. 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m. “The inspiration came from Longwood,” he said. But then he wondered what music would work. There’s plenty of music about nature, he said, but he let his imagination go and looked at…