For decades, Ann Lowe was the go-to designer for the most selective members of high society. Her dresses were worn to debutante balls, weddings, and galas throughout the country by women named Roosevelt, Rockefeller, Du Pont, and Kennedy. In 1964, she was referred to as “Society’s Best-Kept Secret” by the Saturday Evening Post. However, her name has largely been left out of the annals of…
Fall starts with an explosion of art in the Brandywine Valley. With new shows, festivals, workshops, and workshops, it is a wonderful time to explore the local art scene. The Brandywine Festival of the Arts celebrates the best of the local art scene again this year on September 9 and 10 at Brandywine Park in Wilmington. With more than 240 artists, vendors, a free flu…
Hot days may still reign, but cool days are on the horizon. This fall promises to be full of festivals and fairs celebrating not only the gorgeous colors of the season but also the inspired art of the Brandywine Valley! Mark your calendars now for these fantastic events! • The second annual WGK Glass Art Pumpkin Festival will be held from Sept. 15 to 17…
Longwood Gardens has announced the release of “Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley”, a new book featuring photographs by Larry Lederman and text by Marta McDowell. The book explores the rich history and unique attributes of five former du Pont estates that have become cultural landmarks in the Brandywine Valley, including Hagley Museum and Library, Nemours Estate, Mt. Cuba Center, Winterthur Museum, Garden &…
Being part of a supportive community can make all the difference in the world. A new book, Great Dames: Women Sharing Their Power, is a celebration of the power that comes from women celebrating women. It starts with a familiar face of the Brandywine Valley art community, Lele Galer. “My story is from the vantage point of me as a newborn coming into a world…
The Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, and Music Director Michael Hall announce its 83rd season! With six diverse concert offerings, the season promises to be exhilarating. “Together with the passionate and committed musicians of the Kennett Symphony, I am excited about presenting our upcoming season. We will be performing some of the great masterpieces of the past, uncovering lesser-known gems, and collaborating…
August brings a collection of juried shows, new perspectives from familiar artists, and visions of cool breezes. Keep an eye out for fantastic pop-up shows happening all month long around the Brandywine Valley. The Brandywine Museum of Art is opening the archives, starting with an exhibition of never-before-seen works from the nearly 7,000-object Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection of the Wyeth Foundation. Abstract Flash: Unseen…
For those that think they know everything about Andrew Wyeth, the Brandywine Museum of Art has a message for you: You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Drawing from the nearly 7,000-object Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, the new exhibition that opened July 29, puts 37 never-before-seen abstract watercolors by the artist on view for…
Art lovers rejoice. After a surprise cancellation of the annual Summer Fine Craft Fair held by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, a new organizer has stepped in to put on a show full of fine art, crafts, food, and more at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. On July 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rose Squared Art…
Is there anything better than sitting by the cool water on a hot summer day? Whether it is a backyard fountain, a community pool, a mountain lake, or the endlessly lapping ocean, water invites you to take a moment to relax and indulge in the view. Artists at the new Water’s Edge show at the Square Pear Gallery took up the challenge of recreating these…
Summer is a great time to learn a new skill, practice your art—or find a camp to keep the kids from complaining that they are bored already! Fantastic camps, classes, and workshops for all ages are in full swing throughout the Brandywine Valley. Check out some of the options below and check out the websites and social media of these organizations for updates! The Chester…