Featuring More Than 70 Regional Artists, the Chadds Ford Art Show Returns
The Chadds Ford Art Show and Sale will return Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chadds Ford Elementary School, located at 3 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford. The longtime community event invites visitors to explore artwork from dozens of regional artists while supporting programs at the local school.
The show is organized by the Chadds Ford Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and has become one of the Brandywine Valley’s most anticipated community art events. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
The Chadds Ford Art Show traces its roots back to 1949, when Betsy Wyeth, wife of renowned artist Andrew Wyeth, helped launch the event as a fundraiser for the school. Over the decades it has grown into a respected regional showcase for artists while continuing to support educational initiatives at Chadds Ford Elementary.
Today the event features more than 70 artists from across the Brandywine Valley and surrounding region. Visitors will find a wide range of artwork including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, woodworking, ceramics, and other handcrafted pieces available for purchase directly from the artists.
The show has become known for its welcoming atmosphere and wide variety of artwork, offering something for collectors, casual art lovers, and families alike. Many artists return year after year while new artists are also introduced to the community.
In addition to browsing artwork and meeting artists, visitors can participate in an art raffle featuring donated works from participating artists. An online auction connected to the show will also offer additional opportunities for the community to support the event.
Proceeds from the Chadds Ford Art Show benefit educational programs at Chadds Ford Elementary School, including initiatives that support experiential and outdoor learning opportunities for students.
With its long history, community focus, and diverse group of artists, the Chadds Ford Art Show continues to celebrate the creative spirit of the Brandywine Valley while supporting the next generation of students.
Learn more:
https://cfes.ucfsd.org/artshow
About Jamie Kleman
Jamie Kleman is a children’s author, playwright, TEDx speaker, and the Executive Producer of It’s Not Mean to be Green, an award-winning book and musical that toured for two years and launched a national Make a Monster Difference movement. She is the creator of the It’s Not Mean to be Green Camp and Licensing Program, a turnkey theatre and sustainability curriculum adopted by schools, libraries, museums, homeschool networks, and youth organizations.
