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■ January 2014
■ Covering the Arts throughout the Philadelphia Region
ExhibitionsInSight By Burton Wasserman
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currently on view in the Fisher Brooks Gallery of the hiladelphia is an Samuel Hamilton Building of urban setting full of the Pennsylvania Academy of buildings touched the Fine Arts. This annex is by the rainbow. situated on North Broad St., Few other cities can across from the classic, Vicmatch the range and torian Period, Frank Furness depth of the subject designed, red stone building matter painted on of the Academy in center-city. the exteThe exhibition rior walls of will remain so many structhere until tures within April 6. her municipal Titled “Be“Beyond the Paint: boundaries. yond the Paint, Philadelphia’s Instead of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts” hideous grafMural Arts,” will be on display fiti, they are the installation at Fisher Brooks Gallery richly colorful tells the story in the Samuel M.V. decorations, of the superHamilton Building saluting ideas size paintings Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and indiwith eminent 128 N. Broad St., viduals who distinction. Philadelphia, PA 19102, brought praise Simultanethrough April 6. and pride to ously, it also Info: 215-972-7600 or the “City of celebrates the www.pafa.org. Brotherly third decade Love.” of its presThe whole ence within concept, from its earliest the many neighborhoods that beginnings to the present together comprise Billy Penn’s day, comes crisply into focus in a fascinating exhibition, Please see Mural Arts on A14
“A city is a community.” One of the showrooms in the “Beyond the Paint” exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
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Mural Arts program goes way ‘Beyond the Paint’
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An art program that transcends art Mural arts, from A13
“Greene Countrie Towne.” In a manner of speaking, the artworks transform the city’s streets into a huge art gallery, one resplendent with bold visions, treated in monumental dimensions. As such, they lead spectators to be stimulated, informed and delighted by massive paintings, rich with color and pattern. Together, there are more than 3,600 of them on public view. For practical purposes, this exhibition at the Academy celebrates the ongoing progress of the Mural Arts Program. Jane Golden, the executive director of the overall Please see Mural Arts on A15
“Healing Philadelphia” highlights A key aspect of the Mural Arts Program.
CALL FOR ENTRIES Cheltenham Center for the Arts 73rd Annual Members’ Exhibition Prospectus Online @ www.cheltenhamarts.org 215–379-4660
LANCASTER CO. ART ASSOCIATION CALL FOR ENTREES Deadline April 5: Lancaster, PA; LCAA Nat’l Juried 2014 Show: 5 categories, $3,500. In awards, $500. Best of show, digital images on CD only, Juror Lilly Wei. Prospectus on website www.lcaaonline.org/ ph# 717-687-7061(Carol Herr).
The entrance to the “Beyond the Paint” exhibition.
WAYNE ART CENTER
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Whether in nature, the still life or as object, the Wayne Art Center is calling for entries in artwork depicting flowers. Painting, drawing, pastel, mixed media, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, glass, metal and fiber are eligible. Apply online only at www.beholdtheblossom.org between December 1 and January 21, 2014. Jurors: Paul DuSold and Elisabeth Nickles. Opening Reception: February 9, 2014 Exhibition free and open to the public until March 15, 2014.
Wayne Art Center 8th Annual Plein Air Festival May 12 - 17, 2014 Artists may submit up to 3 images of recent work completed en plein air. Apply online only: January 1 - March 1, 2014 www.waynepleinairentry.org Juror, Randall Sexton will select 30 artists to participate for prize of $8000+ For more information go to www.waynepleinair.org.
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Mural Arts Program still shines. Discover why at PAFA account for the fact that, for example, several versions of the charismatic former mayor, Frank L. Rizzo, appear indifferent locales. Nevertheless, in all of them, he comes across as absolutely thoughtful civic leader and the undeniable epitome of a tough cop. The famous singers, Frank Sinatra and Mario Lanza, This exhibition room focuses on the work of show up in larger than lifethe Mural Arts Program in the Mantua secsize where those who loved tion of Philadelphia. them may continue to enjoy a painted version of their presence. By the same token, such Mural arts, from A14 Academy, the city government combined talent. Decisions heroes of African-American and the staff of the Program. about the subjects portrayed descent as the retired baskettion has said, “The combinaNaturally, it also calls by a given mural are initially ball player, Dr. J. (Julius Ervtion of the exhibition and the attention to the work of the taken by representatives of the ing), the scholarly Dr. W.E.B. mural program is an outmany artists whose skill goes people who live in the neigh- DuBois and the civil rights standing example of creative far in the direction of gracing borhood where the finished and religious leader, Malcolm collaboration between the the Quaker city with their work will appear. This may X., appear in paint. In their
magnified form, they serve as symbolically inspiring beings, as indeed they actually were, when they were alive. Without question, it is very much to the credit of the city’s reservoir of good sense and practical virtue to sponsor the continued success of a project that promotes such high human ideals as universal goodwill, civic decency, educational accomplishment and personal triumph over all kinds of destructive negativity. In its own unique approach, the implementation of the mural program brings a dynamic artistic presence to the life of Philadelphia. They function in a manner akin to such masterpieces of sculpture and architecture as the Penn statue on top of City Hall, the
proud and soaring “Clothespin” piece nearby, Rodin’s “Thinker” on the Parkway and the P.S.F.S. building at 12th and Market Streets. Each of them provides motivation for one and all to constantly seek the pursuit of excellence in ways that words alone can not adequately define. Cutting across all verbal language barriers, these visual achievements address the challenge of bringing about every ongoing urban enhancement and creative problem solving. Truly, they echo Jane Golden’s feeling that the mural program is tangible evidence in support of the belief, “That things can change for the better and that someone really cares.”
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Philly launches first totally ‘green’ School of the Future
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n the Philadelphia School District, where there is about a $1.5 million deficit in a citywide budget to sustain public schools, why would sustainable schools be contemplated? According to Rachel Gutter, director for the center for Green Schools of the U.S. Green Building Council, which held its annual convention in Philadelphia at
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the Pennsylvania Convention Center last month, “it makes economic sense.” About 70,000 people from the United States and abroad attended the four-day convention, which was devoted to exploring the progress of design attuned to improving the effect of buildings on the environment. Gutter, speaking on a panel with other school building experts on the first floor of the new section of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, said that the money saved from heating, cooling and air conditioning alone could make up for the additional cost of building a green school as opposed to a conventional one. According to the United States’ Green Building Council, the LEED green building program is the top program for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of green buildings. LEED buildings, the Green Buildings Council says, use less energy in the United States and increasingly abroad. LEED, which stand for Leadership in Energy and Environmental design, saves money and contributes to a healthier environment for the people who use the buildings as well as cutting down on carbon and other emissions. The Green Building Council judges the level of LEED certification from simply certfied to silver through gold and platinum. Each credit is allocated points based on the environmental impact and human benefits that it addresses. “We are only starting to scratch the surface of the benefits of LEED building in schools,” Gutter said. She said that many school districts were finally getting away from using the cheapest material that was produced in a bidding competition to using energy-efficient materials. Even in cash-strapped Philadelphia, there are examples of schools that are good for
Philadelphia’s School of the Future
the environment — LEEDcertified schools. In 2006, West Philadelphia’s School of the Future opened at 4021 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104, expecting students to have laptops by their sides every school day. The school required no traditional textbooks. It all began three years earlier, when Microsoft and the School District of Philadelphia first formed a partnership to design, develop and launch a school that prepared students for a “changing world.” After two and half years of planning, the School District of Philadelphia, Microsoft and the Prisco Group architectural firm designed the School of the Future. The school is located on eight acres adjacent to Fairmount Park and was designed as a template that can be replicated throughout the country and worldwide on a traditional budget. The design incorporates the principle of adaptation at any site, making it able to adjust to smaller or bigger student capacity and incorporate different curricula and programs. The design supports continuous, relevant and adaptive learning principles. According to the School District, the West Fairmount Park location near the Philadelphia Zoo was chosen as a sort of a test that would show that “if this sustainable and technology-influenced school could work in Philadelphia, it could work anywhere” and
thus could serve as a model for cities around the nation. Since the concept was unveiled and since the launching, the School of the Future has been challenged by the same fund problems found throughout the system. However, everything from the design of the building to the bright, white walls and natural light shining in the windows cuts costs. These cost-cutting measures, part of its LEED certification, makes this public school unique in the budget-strapped school district of today. School district spokesmen said that it’s important to make clear that no additional per-pupil money or resources go into the School of the Future more than any other comprehensive, non-magnet high school. “That is important because it was part of Microsoft and then-superintendent Paul Vallas’ negotiations … to build a school that could be replicable and sustainable,” the school spokesman said. In addition to the School of the Future, there are five LEED-certified schools in Philadelphia, which are certified gold or silver: Commodore John Barry Elementary School; Kensington CAPA High School; Thurgood Marshall Elementary School; West Philadelphia High School and Willard Elementary School. — Diane Fiske can be contacted at dfiske_19118@ yahoo.com.
January 2014 Listings … DELAWARE CO .NEW CASTLE COUNTY DELAWARE ART MUSEUM – 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE 19806 p: 302-571-9590. Wed-Sat 10am4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Free admission Sundays. www.delart.org Exhibits: American Moderns, 1910–1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell: Through Jan. 4: This exhibition from the Brooklyn Museum features paintings and sculptures that highlight American art and culture from 1910 through 1960 and includes work by N.C. Wyeth, Georgia O’Keeffe, Norman Rockwell, Max Weber, and more. Femfolio Through Jan.12: This print portfolio assembles 20 women artists important to the feminist art movement of the 1970s. For the Love of Art: Teaching Artists of the Red Clay School District Through Jan. 19: This is the first exhibition highlighting the artistic mastery and diversity of the art educators of Red Clay School District. American Moderns Gallery Talk Jan. 4, 11:30am: Led by Museum curators and educators, these informal talks explore the lives of artists whose works are represented in the Museum’s collection as well as the special exhibition American Moderns 1910–1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell. Free with Museum admission. Glory of Stories Fridays, 10:30am: This fun program introduces young visitors to art and the Museum through a story-reading followed by an interactive tour of relevant works of art and a studio art project. Ages 3 – 6. $3 per child, one adult free. Art is After Dark Jan 10, 6pm– 10pm: Enjoy the Museum after hours and a film screening of Herb and Dorothy 50x50, the second of a twopart documentary chronicling Herb and Dorothy Vogel’s extraordinary lives and gifts to the nation of 50 works of minimal and contemporary art to all 50 states. Throughout the evening, tour the Museum’s newly reinstalled contemporary galleries and create a minimalist-inspired pin. Free for Members, $8 in advance or $10 at the door for Non-Members. Cash bar.
…NEW JERSEY….. .…ATLANTIC COUNTY…_ RICHARD STOCKTON COL. OF NJ 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway, NJ p: 609-652-4214 Hours: Monday – Saturday 12-7:30pm; Sunday 12 – 4pm www.stockton.edu/artgallery Exhibit info: January 21 – March 5, 2014 “Heart and Soul: The Story of Africa and African Americans” Exhibition of Kadir
Nelson’s original paintings used to illustrate his book. Co-sponsored by the Atlantic City Free Public Library. This exhibition has been organized by Kadir Nelson and The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators. January 21 – March 23 [closed March 7 16] Photography Exhibition: Kevin J. Miyazaki: Camp Home Jon Yamashiro: WW II Japanese Internment Camps
BURLINGTON COUNTY… CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY 123 South Elmwood Rd. Marlton, NJ 08053 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm; Wed 7-9pm p: 856-985-1009; fx: 856-985-7555
www.cfasnj.com Exhibition Information: CFA's Burlington County High School Student's Exhibition January 6 - 27, 2014 Exhibit Reception: Thursday, January 16 from 7p to 9p
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OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER – 1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City, NJ p: 609-399-7628 fx: 609-399-6145 Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-3pm www.oceancitryartscenter.org admission Free; parking available in adjacent lot. Exhibit info: Wanda Kline – Local Artist; work featured the month of January. Reception: January 10th, 7 – 8:30pm
CUMBERLAND CO.U CLAY COLLEGE CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO, Cumberland Co College 108 High Street, Millville, NJ 08332 phone: 856-765-0988 jsandro@cccnj.edu www.cccnj.edu/claycollege/ Exhibit: " Hyunsung Cho, Glass Artist" showing a series of blown glass goblets. Intro to Pottery, Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 6-9 pm Advanced Pottery, Wednesdays, Jan. 8Feb 26, 6-9 pm Figure Sculpture, Mondays, Jan. 27-March 31, 11 am-2 pm Pottery Wheel, Friday, Jan. 24, 6-8 pm Potttery Wheel, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2-4 pm Third Friday: Jan. 17: Browse the Millville Glasstown Arts District
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY COLLEGE ART GALLERY 1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell, p: 856-4152236 Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-3pm www.gccnj.edu Exhibit Info16 artists are featured for GCC’s January/February 2014 Art Exhibit The opening reception is Saturday, Jan.25, 2014 from 3-5 pm. Abdul Ahmad, Chrissandra Butler, Eddie Fontno, Donetta Irvis, Rodney Ivey, Jennifer Ivey, Alonzo Jennings, Clifford Maddox, Tom McGee, Gary Moore, Donnel Powell, Dressler Smith, Johnie Williams, Ronald Young, Ida Young, Dane Tilghman Show ends February 28, 2014
…MERCER COUNTY…... " Feng Shui Blessings" by Jane Hartley Oil on Belgian linen , 20x14 From collection " Flora, Fauna & Far East" by Jane Hartley William RIS Gallery
9400 Second Avenue Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 609-368-6361 wrgsh@comcast.net www.williamris.com Stay current on WRG happenings on: http://facebook.com/williamrisgallery
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE 660 Rosedale Rd., Princeton, NJ, All exhibits are Free to the public. Hrs: Mon -Fri 9am-4pm p: 609-921-9000 Exhibit info: Call for information Conant Hall Lounge B Gallery will have a Hispanic American exhibit. .
.PENNSYLVANIA. . …BERKS COUNTY…...... FREEDMAN GALLERY – Albright College
13th & Bern Streets, Reading, PA p: 610921-7541 fx; 610-921-7768 Hours: Tues 12-8pm, Wed-Fri 12-6pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm www.albright.edu/freedman Exhibit Info: Reflections, a Museum Retail Experience – Now through Feb. 2, 2014, Freedman Gallery (PS) For a unique shopping experience, visit us for artistic treasures and unique gifts inspired by artwork in the Freedman Gallery Collection and the whole season of programs at the CFA. Now through Feb. 2, 2014, Freedman Gallery (MG Under the direction of curator Erin RileyLopez, students in the gallery management course will research and curate an exhibition as part of their final project using works that will be drawn from the collection of the Freedman Gallery.
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM 500 Museum Rd., Reading, PA p: 610371-5850 fx: 610-375-5632 Tues - Sat 11am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm www.readingpublicmuseum.org Exhibits: Carol Brown Goldberg - 9/21/131/12/14 - Features a group of large paintings and recent small scale bronze sculptures; Norman Rockwell: Boy Scouts – 10/5/13-1/12/14 – Drawing upon the archival collections of the Norman Rockwell Museum, as well as additional oil-on-canvas paintings from the National Scouting Museum, this special exhibition offers a glimpse into the artist’s body of work for the Boy Scouts of America; Scouting Through the Years; 9/21/13 – 1/12/14 - This exhibition, presented in partnership with the World of Scouting Museum in Valley Forge, Pa., is a look at the evolution of Scouting over the past century, and includes historical memorabilia such as uniforms, badges/patches, awards, flags, photos, equipment and more; ReDress: Upcycled Style by Nancy Judd – 9/14/13-3/16/14 – This exciting and inspiring exhibition features 18 one-of-a-kind recycled fashion sculptures.
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JAMES A. MICHENER ART MUSEUM 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA p: 215-340-9800 Hrs: Tues-Fri 10am4:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. 12-5pm www.michenerartmuseum.org
Exhibit Info: From Philadelphia to Monaco: GRACE KELLY—Beyond the Icon - through January 26, 2014 Muse of director Alfred Hitchcock, winner of a best actress Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl, and Princess of Monaco upon her marriage on April 18, 1956, to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, Grace Kelly had an enormous
influence on women around the world. Fred Beans Gallery –through March 2, 2014 Local Mill Makes Good: Celebrating 75 years of American Theater at the Bucks County Playhouse The story of this historic New Hope landmark and its impact on American theater as well as the regional economy and cultural life is told through a collection of diverse material, including artwork by Charles Child, John F. Folinsbee, Ben Solowey, Al Hirschfeld, Robert Beck. and others. This exhibition celebrates the players, productions, and producers who made the Playhouse a legend. Pfundt Gallery
…CHESTER COUNTY... . BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUMU.S. Rte. 1 & Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA p: 610-388-2700 Hrs: Daily 9:30am4:30pm www.brndywinemuseum.org Two exhibitions open January 25 and continue through May 18 N. C. Wyeth’s America in the Making features twelve dramatic paintings of inspirational and patriotic events in American history created by the artist in the late 1930s for a popular advertising calendar; and A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars, which introduces visitors to the once thriving, lucrative business of illustrated calendars featuring artists Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N. C. Wyeth.
CHESTER CO. ART ASSOCIATION100 North Bradford Ave. West Chester PA p: 610-696-5600 fx: 610-918-1327 Hrs: Note exhibitions on our website
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West Chester: Buildings: Art Inspired by Architecture; and Victor Mordasov: Solo Exhibition - January 10 – February 6, 2014 Opening Reception, Thursday, January 9, 5- 8pm/ Free - Free Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 9:30am - 4pm / Closed Sundays and Mondays Exton Square Studio: John Grauer: By the Sea and Beyond January 11 – February 20, 2014 Opening Reception, Saturday, January 18, Noon - 5pm/ Free Gallery and Shop Hours Wed, Thurs, Saturday 11am - 5pm Located in the Exton Square Mall 610/524-1925
PHOENIX VILLAGE ART CENTER – 207 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA p: 610-983-9430 fx: 610-983-9431: Gallery hours are 12-5pm Mon-Thurs, 128 Fri, 12 to 6 Sat. www.phoenixvillageartcenter.org and www.upstairsstudioartists.com Exhibit Info: Phoenix Village Art Center is starting off the 2014 year with an exhibit featuring eight Photographers. A diverse
January 2014 Listings grouping will include work from: Joshua Garrett, Paul Gurcules, Ron Greenberg, D.J.Planer, Denise Romano Bright, Chuck Savoy, Bobby Wolf and Andrew Zappone. The opening is First Friday January 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00, the Studios will be open featuring the work of Shannon Hill. The monthly meet the artists and coffee talk is Sunday January 19th from noon til 2:00. Please register atmeetup.com 10th Annual Upstairs Studio Artist Exhibit including: Leslie Bowen, Neil R. Dreibelbis, Shannon Hill, Annalie Hudson, Janice LaBarge, Janice LaPorte, Robert Libby, Sirish Nidamarthy, Danielle Paddick, Sally Ritter, Denise Romano Bright, Jessica Sanchez and Veronica Tronoski. Opening Reception: Friday 11/1 6:00 to 9:00 Coffee Talk: Sunday 11/17 12:00 to 2:00
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drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, photography, music, and yoga – Register at www.communityartscenter.org or call the office at 610-566-1713 for more information. Winter semester begins January 13th. Children Register for Art Start PreSchool, Lucky Charms afternoon arts enrichment program and After-School and Weekend ART Adventures- Plus Teen Workshops Call 610-566-1713 or visit www.communityartscenter.org. Duke Gallery Exhibit Opening – Abstract Studio January 5 2 – 4 p.m. Exhibit closes January 31 Lounge Gallery Exhibit Opening – Featured Teachers – Julia Cliff 2 D and Laura Demme 3D January 5 2- 4 p.m. BeaDazzle Gallery Exhibit Opening Nanette Noone January 5 2 – 4 p.m
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DARLINGTON ARTS CENTER – 977 Shavertown Rd., Garnett Valley PA 19060 p: 610-358-3632 fx: 610-358-2018 Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Clsd Sun info@darlingtonarts.org www.darlingtonarts.org Winter/Spring classes: Music, Art, Dance, Drama. For preschool through adult. Register by Jan 6 and save 4%! Download a catalog online at www.darlingtonarts.org or call (610) 358-3632.
Beauty Art Gallery Newtown Square, PA Presents …
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER –
414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford, PA : 610-566-1713 Mon-Thurs 9am-7:30pm, Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Closed Sun Classes – Adult Register for winter classes and workshops in painting,
January 10 – Feb. 28: “Robert Cunningham: Artist/Illustrator.” Exhibit features 35 paintings and drawings by this prolific artist (d. 2010). Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Admissions Open House. Learn about BFA degree programs in digital media, illustration, graphic design, photography, and fine art. Portfolio reviews; meet faculty, students and alumni; tour campus and downtown Lancaster; see student artwork. Learn about financial aid and housing options. Register at www.pcad.edu/openhouse. February 7 at 4 p.m.: Artist talk with renowned illustrator James Ransome about PCA&D gallery exhibit “Robert Cunningham: Artist/Illustrator.” Details at pcad.edu/news
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THE GREAT FRAME UP302 West Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 p: 610-687-3060 fx: 610-995-2215 Hrs: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Wed. 10am-9pm, 1st Fridays 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm www.mainlineframing.com
Mon. January 20 – School Holiday Workshop
Bring your sweetie and celebrate Valentine’s Day by candlelight! The Duo features the smooth vocal stylings of Demetria Joyce Bailey accompanied by guitarist Skip Barthold. For fans of old school jazz & blues, this duo is a mustsee. BYOB – free coffee, tea, desserts, and corkscrew provided! Tickets on sale now atwww.darlingtonarts.org or call (610) 358-3632
204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA p: 717-396-7833 Gallery hours: MondayFriday 8 a.m. –8 p.m.; First Friday until 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Gallery is closed on Sundays and on MLK Jr. Day (Jan.20).
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View pieces from Darlington’s students and acclaimed teaching artists at the opening reception 6-8pm. Free wine & cheese. On display through February 2.
Fri. February 14 – Jazz Coffee House Concert
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN -
February 7 from 5-9 p.m.: First Friday reception with James Ransome and the exhibit “Robert Cunningham:
Fri. January 10 – Student & Teaching Artist Gallery Opening
“Art Adventures” for ages 7-12: draw, paint, sculpt, collage…unleash your creativity during a day-long exploration of visual art media, styles, and artists. Register by Jan 13.
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"Small Treasures" Juried Exhibition and sale of small works, all priced below $300. Through January 11. http://www.beautyartgall ery.net/2013SmallTreasur es/index.html Like us on facebook & see what's new:
Exhibit Info: Our January First Friday Show will feature a show of paintings by Priscilla Bohlen. She will be showing acrylic paintings, as well as watercolors. We are also featuring our American-made crafts, including Jewelry, Art Glass and Decorative Eggs. In addition, we have many hand-crafted leather boxs and frames made in Peru. The opening reception is from 5pm to 8pm on Friday January 3rd, 2013 and will include refreshments and light fare. The artwork will be shown for the entire month of January. Come meet the artist, and enjoy some good conversation,while you pick up some fresh artwork for the New Year!
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LAWRENCE GALLERY – Rosemont College
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1400 Montgomery Ave, Rosemont PA p: 610-526-2967 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; and weekends by appointment. Karen.creely@rosemont.edu www.rosemont.edu/news Exhibit: AGAINST THE ODDS A tribute to Sande Webster Gallery. Exhibit runs though January 9, 2014.
The exhibit contains more than thirty artists’ work and recognizes Sande Webster Gallery as a unique voice in the art community emphasizing diversity in her artists for over four decades. Exhibiting artists include: Sam Gilliam, Berrisford Boothe, Arlene Love, Moe Brooker, James Brantley, Charles Searles, Syd Carpenter, Kathleen Spicer, and many others. New Exhibit: Senior BFA/BA Exhibitions Exhibit runs Jan 20-31 Senior artists include: Anne Dubois, Natalie Foust, Brittany Karlin, Kathleen Orlando, Callie T. Phillips, Hakeem Slaughter
MAIN LINE ART CENTER – 746 Panmure Rd, Haverford, PA phone: 610-525-0272 fx: 610-525-5036 Hrs: Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm, Clsd Sun. For information on activities: www.mainli Winter Session 2014 at Main Line Art Center Classes and workshops for all ages, levels and abilities begin January 6. Visit our website to browse through our offerings or call 610.525.0272 to have a brochure sent to you. Professional Artist Members Exhibition January 3-24 Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 10, 6-8 pm Our Professional Artist Members represent some of the most talented artists working in our creative community. We celebrate their passion for their art and their commitment to the Art Center with a yearly exhibition of their work. Learn more about our Professional Artist Members and view images of their work at www.mainlineart.org. Mid-Week Mingle BYOB Workshop Batik Magnifique!-Painting in Wax Wed., Jan. 8, 7-9 pm Schedule a date night or call up your friends for our new BYOB mid-week sampler workshops! On your way, pick up a bottle of your favorite wine or brew and get ready to explore your creative side! Absolutely no experience necessary – just come ready to have fun and try something new. Please register in advance; space is limited. Visitwww.mainlineart.org to register online, or call 610.525.0272. Artini: Sip & Spin Fri., Jan. 24, 6-8 pm Back by popular demand! This popular one-night workshop starts off in our gallery, where you can enjoy a signature cocktail while you view the Professional Artist Members Exhibition. Then, the party moves downstairs to our newly renovated Ceramics Studio for an intro to the art of clay throwing on pottery wheels. Whether you are looking for a unique alternative to the typical date night or planning a fun night out with the girls (or guys!), this is the event for you. Space is very limited; register early by calling 610.525.0272. neart.org Lots of Free pkg.
MAIN LINE UNITARIAN CHURCH
816 S. Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 484-341-8014 or visit www.MLUC.org for info/directions Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm; Sun 9am-2pm The Public is Welcome!
Contact Mary Kane at 484-341-8014 for information. Exhibit: ART WELL We are pleased to show the artwork of the ArtWell's youth from December 7th throughJanuary 12th. Through collage, masks, paintings, poetry, and more, students share their hopes and dreams for themselves and their communities. ArtWell staff, students, and teaching artists shared their poetry, artwork, and stories of transformation. ArtWell has worked with more than 350 public and private schools, congregations, and organizations, helping over 28,000 people create lasting solutions for personal achievement and social change in their communities. Over 85% of our program participants are residents of lowincome neighborhoods in the greater Philadelphia area. ArtWell awakens dreams and inspires growth in young people and their communities by nurturing creativity. We engage young people in self-reflection and creative expression to discover and honor their strengths and those of others. Select Show Invitational - Five Artists, Mary Kane, Valetta, Sandi Lovitz, Giuliana Calabi, and Leslie Bowen selected from the Artists Equity Select Show will be exhibiting their paintings from January 19th through February 23rd. The work ranges from abstraction to figurative to semi surreal. The public is invited to a wine and cheese opening at 12:00 on Saturday, February 1st. Please check the website at www.mluc.org for more information on the Artists of the Month. 816 S. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333. Hours are Mon thru Fri 9:00 to 4:30 and Sundays from 9:00 to 2:00. Call 484-341-8014 for information.
MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE, McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA. 484-321-2562 MalvernRetreat.com/ArtShow Mark your calendar for ArtShow2014 at Malvern Retreat House, where you’ll find original juried artwork by more than 100 professional artists. January 29–February 2, 2014 Hours: Wed–Sat, 10 am to 7 pm; Sun, 10 am to 4 pm Special feature of the show: “Abstraction—What’s the Attraction?” featuring 15 abstract artists. Come to the complimentary wine and cheese reception, Fri., Jan. 31, 5 pm to 8 pm. A portion of sales benefits Malvern Retreat House; no PA sales tax; 35% of all artwork sales are tax deductible.
ST JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY GALLERY Saint Joseph's University Gallery, Merion Hall - Through Feb 4 "Testaments" sculpture by Jay Walker Reception: Thursday, Jan 23, 5-7 PM Boland Hall Student and Alumni Gallery Through Jan 31 - Student work from
January 2014 Listings Traditional Photography I under the tutelage of Professor Susan Fenton
Audition Date: January 5th, 2014, Noon – 6PM (pre-registration required)
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY –
Connelly Center, 2nd Flr., 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova p: 610-519-4612 Open Weekdays 9am-5pm. Call for weekend and extended hrs., or visit website: www.artgallery.villanova.edu Exhibit info: “RONDELS” by Joyce Harris Mayer Opening Reception/ Fri, Jan 17, 5-7 pm, Artist: Joyce Harris Mayer One-Person Show: Jan 10 thru Thurs, Feb 20, 2014
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WAYNE ART CENTER –
The Wayne Art Center's String Orchestra brings together the finest teen and young adult musicians to rehearse and perform outstanding original works of string orchestra literature by notable composers, including: Britten Corelli, Bach, Warlock, Walton, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Handel, Torelli...and more! Through the pursuit of musical excellence, young adults will experience the joy of music making, develop a lifelong passion for music, reinforce leadership potential, and enrich the surrounding community by sharing their talents through a high quality concert experience. $10/non-refundable audition fee per child. More information & registration through our website, www.wayneart.org.
413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne, PA p: 610-688-3553 f: 610-995-0478 info@wayneart.org, visit www.wayneart.org for full schedule of events, pricing and to register for classes. Exhibition: I In our Davenport Gallery: Craft Forms 2013, 19th Annual International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary CraftDecember 6, 2013 – January 25, 2014 - An exhibition of 104 emerging and professional craft artists from around the world juried by Lena Vigna,Curator of Exhibitions, Racine Art Museum, Racine Wisconsin. www.craftforms.org
New Lecture Series: HomeGrown L3 Lecture January 30, 2014 Charles Ryan: Russia Then and Now, 7:30PM March 13, 2014 Dr. Michael Buckley “The Future of Healthcare: Where We Are Going”
In our ESCS Gallery: Nature in Craft An invitational exhibition of contemporary work by 49 internationally recognized craft artists who use nature as their works’ inspiration. December 6, 2013 – January 25, 2014 www.craftforms.org
Cook with Paola! Paola Coppola, of Paola’s Cucina (formerly Bravo), will demo & share homemade pasta sauce. Monday, Jan. 27, 6:30 pm, $45
Related Craft Forms and Nature in Craft Events: Modern Art in America with Susan Wolf Thursday, January 9, 7:00pm Printmaking Demos & Artist Talks Saturday, January 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Printmaking Demos and Artist Talks. NYC Museum Tour: MoMA and Museum of Arts and Design Wednesday, January 15, All day. Please call for tickets. Printmaking Techniques Workshop Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Morning and afternoon Printmaking Workshop for Adults/Teens. Craft Forms Patron Dinner and Wine Pairing Thursday, January 23, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Please call for tickets. In our ESCS Gallery Shops: Gallery Shops: Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and Sat 9am – 4pm Gallery Shop offers hand-made ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, fiber, apparel, photographs and paintings by regional artists for purchase! Support Made in USA. Classes & Workshops: Winter classes for adults start on Monday January 13, 2014 Winter classes for children start Monday, January 27, 2014. More information & registration through our website, www.wayneart.org TEENS: Wayne Art Center String Orchestra Audition Registration Open Now through December 20th, 2013
Cusine Classes and Demos: Demo and Tasting with Teresa’s and the Beer Yard: Cheese and Beer! Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 pm, $25 BYOB Sweet Art: Cupcake Decorating! With Maryam Vafa of Elegance Café Saturday, Jan. 25 1:00-3:00, ages 4-8 $50 for one adult and child; $15 for each additional child
Demo and Tasting with Paramour of the Wayne Hotel Thursday, Feb. 20, $25 BYOB Cake Decorating 101 Chef Maureen Hughes Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 pm, $45 Teddy Bear Tea Saturday, Feb. 8, 1:003:00, ages 4 and up $50 for one adult and child; $25 for each additional child Music Lessons: Weekly private music lessons are available through the year. Our experienced teachers offer instruction in piano, guitar, traditional violin, double bass, cello, flute, viola and voice. For more information, please contact the Wayne Art Center at 610-688-3553. Facility Rentals: Wayne Art Center offers a beautiful venue to accommodate a wide range of events for individuals, corporations and organizations in our community. Please contact us if you’re planning a special occasion, including cocktail receptions, weddings, garden club meetings, reunions, bridal showers, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, business meetings, culinary events, and workshops. We specialize in corporate team building events. Our experienced staff will help make your event memorable! Nancy Campbell, Executive Director, ext 204, nancy@wayneart.org
Karen Louise Fay, Director of Special Projects, ext 211, karenlouise@wayneart.org In our Davenport Gallery: Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL)Juried Exhibition, through November 23, 2013 An exhibition of professional artists involved in a non-profit cultural organization to advance the skill and creativity of its membership. In our Davenport Gallery: Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL)Juried Exhibition, through November 23, 2013 ESCS Gallery - Attraction to Abstraction, an invitational exhibition of recent work by 7 Philadelphia based abstract painters who work in large format. Classes & Workshops: Breakway Art with Val Rossman; Fridays: November 15 & 22 and December 6 & 13 10- 3:00pm Shadow Box Construction with Zan Klain - November 2 & 3 103:00pm Critter Creatures with Abby Laible: Wednseday, Nov.13 12:00 2:00pm
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Greater Norristown Art League Check Out Our Schedule of Classes Beginner to Advanced classes in Watercolor, Pastels, All Media, Drawing and Image Transfer. Children’s Saturday Classes Non-Professional Show Feb. 1 & 2, Sat. & Sun. (snow dates: Feb. 14-16) Jan. 31, Fri. 4-7pm, submission Juror: William Ternay Drawing Workshop with Dan Fione Feb. 8, Sat. 10am – 3pm $55 members/$65 non-members Call Joan Rosiak, 215-234-9138 Monthly Meeting Feb. 9, Sun. 2pm Frank Rauscher, Wood Carver Workshop with Madeleine Kelly Water and Reflections in Pastel Feb. 22, Sat. 10am-3pm $55 members/ $65 non-members Call Joan Rosiak, 215-234-9138 Like us on Facebook To receive updates on local Artistic Happenings Call or visit our website for more information: 610-539-3393 www.gnal.org 800 Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19403
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON CENTER AT MILL GROVE
1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon p: 610-6665593; ext 101 Hrs: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm; Clsd Mon & major holidays http://prs. Dec. 5tha.audubon.org/centers_mill_gove.htm lExhibit Info: B Running through
February 21, 2014, the John
James Audubon Center at Mill Grove (JJAC) will display its changing gallery exhibition, titled Birdtiques: Not Just for the Birds, in the Center’s second-floor gallery. The show features the work of Alison Auth, a freelance artist and designer from Richmond, Virginia. After years in the film industry, Alison opened a scenery company specializing in set design and unusual prop construction. She began restoring homes with her first house at age 24 and continues to this day, in addition to providing prop design and construction services to the advertising industry. Alison is also a regular contributor to Birds & Blooms Magazine where she creates bird and garden art out of household cast-offs.
ORELAND ART CENTER –
She began making “Birdtiques” as an expression of her love for birds, houses, and architectural salvage. Birdtiques are little jewels of bird devotion. Combining salvaged wood and architectural cast offs, bits of tin turned to flowers or flying insects, each Birdtique is one-of-a-kind. Whether for chickadees, wrens, bluebirds, or titmice, you will find a respect for the birds in these houses: no naughty perches and plenty of drainage holes, clean-out doors and hole/house sizes scaled correctly to the bird, and finally, inside of each house, a printout telling you all about your bird.
CHELTENHAM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Ambler Center, 45 Forest Avenue Ambler, PA. Secure parking lot! Elevator! Beautiful facility! Call for brochure. 215-653-0878 Visit us at our new location -- call or check our website for directions Call or go online for information: New brochure coming soon! Get ready for classes, workshops and demos with: Howard Watson Kass Morin Freeman James McFarlane Susanne Okamoto Felicia Foster Diane Maurer and more!
439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, PA 19012 215.379.4660 www.cheltenhamarts.org Gallery Hours 10am -3pm M-F Exhibit Info: 73rd Annual Members Exhibition Opening Reception Sunday, January 12, 2014 4:30pm -6:30pm
Please call JJAC at 610-666-5593 ext. 101 for details. Guests may view the show during regular museum hours: TuesdaySaturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm & Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (closed Monday and major holidays). The exhibition is free with regular museum admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors (60+), $2 children (4-17).
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GUILD OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS (MCGOPA) Interested in joining MCGOPA? Send email to mcgopa@comcast.net. Meanwhile, "LIKE" MCGOPA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcgopa for exciting "MCGOPA ARTISTS' HOLIDAY SHOW" Exhibit Dates: Now through January 4, 2014 Venue: SPP Galleries, Philadelphia Inquirer Building 800 Schuylkill River Road; (Rte. 23 W. between Rtes. 202 & 320) Conshohocken, PA 19438 Interested in joining MCGOPA? Send email to mcgopa@comcast.net. "LIKE" MCGOPA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcgopa for exciting art happenings. MCGOPA is a 501c3 non-profit organization. For more info, visit www.MCGOPA.org g art.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA p: 610-758-3615 www.luag.org Exhibits: Lehigh University Art Galleries/Museum: Jan. 22 - May 25: Zoellner Main Gallery: "A Stirring Song Sung Heroic: African Americans from
January 2014 Listings Slavery to Freedom, 1619 1865" Photography by William Earle Williams. Organized by Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery, Haverford College and LU Art Galleries. Reception & gallery talk: Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. Zoellner adjacent gallery: "Facework: American Ceramic Face Vessels from the South and the North" curated by Norman Girardot and Ricardo Viera. Popularly known as facejugs, theories place their origins in aspects of African-American slave traditions dating from the end of the 19th century. Panel discussion and reception with Arthur Goldberg & April Hynes: March 27 at 5 p.m. Jan. 27 - May 17: DuBois Gallery, Maginnes Hall: "Theo Anderson: Complexity" Photographs, Bldgs. B & C, pigment prints. Mountaintop campus, Lehigh University. A visual exploration of the transformation of physical places. Gallery Talk: Conversation with Theo Anderson and L.U. President Alice Gast: April 1 at 5 p.m.
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PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION – The Community Art Gallery 1234 Market St., Suite 1800, Phila. PA p: 215-563-6417. Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm www.philafound.org Exhibit info:I Contain Multitudes Perspectives from People Experiencing Homelessness An exhibition featuring work by participants in Depaul USA’s art programs. Depaul shares the stories of people experiencing homelessness to aid in understanding and solving the problem. This exhibit features work from projects exploring identity and autobiography through different media. Exhibition open through Jan. 24th, Groups wishing to tour the exhibit during business hours may contact Maggi Kirk: mkirk@philafound.org, 215-863-8105
CHESTNUT HILL COUNTY WOODMERE ART MUSEUM –
9201 Germantown Ave. Corner of Germantown Ave. and Bells Mill Rd. p: 215-247-0476 Hrs: Tues-Thurs 10am5pm; Fri 10am-8:45pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Free admission to special exhibitions on Sundays. Schedule and tickets: woodmereartmuseum.org Ongoing: Classes and workshops for adults, teens and children. Information and schedules online. Ongoing through January 5: A Christmas Past in the Pennsylvania German Tradition. Children's toys and holiday decorations of the 19th century from the collection of the Germantown Historical Society.
PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB America’s oldest club for artists
235 S. Camac St. between 12th & 13th, Locust & Spruce Sts. Wed., Fri - Sun 1 - 5pm Visit our website www.sketchclub.org call 215-545-9298 Where artists grow January 3 to January 25 2014 Annual Domenic DiStefano Memorial Works on Paper Exhibition Opening reception Sunday January 5th 2PM to 4PM January 3 to January 31 In the Stewart Gallery 2014 PSC Annual Exhibit Chair Person Show Visit above website for life, clothed model and print workshop schedules.
Ongoing through January 5: Chestnut Hill Past: Photographs from the Chestnut Hill Historical Society. January 6 through March: Adult Workshops. In January: Abstract Painting & Drawing; Watercolor: Solar Plate Printing; Mask-Making with Wood; Reinvigorate the Artistic Process. Saturday, January 18: Children's Workshop: Spectacular Spinning Tops. 10am-12pm for ages 6-12. January 19 through April: Adult Studio Classes. Registration now open for Winter/Spring 2014 Ongoing through January 19: Wild Flowers: Paintings and Drawings by Peter Paone.A visual diary of Philadelphia artist Peter Paone’s fantastical flowers and vegetal forms is unlocked for the public for the first time. January 11 through March 2: Martha Erlebacher. Revered as one of the great realist artists of Philadelphia, this exhibition celebrates her life and work though a generous gift from her family. January 12 through March 2: The SelfPortrait in Process. Inspired by James Lord'sA Giacometti Portrait, seniors at Germantown Friends School immersed themselves in a process-driven investigation of constructing and deconstructing their likenesses. These self-portraits reveal their unconventional
approach and experimentation with a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, chalk, India ink, and gesso. Ongoing through March 2: On Paper: the Gift of Ann and Don McPhail. A special exhibition in gratitude and honor of one of Philadelphia's great collections of prints and drawings. Ongoing : Selections from the Charles Knox Smith Collection
…MANAYUNK COUNTY MANAYUNK –ROXBOROUGH ART CENTER -
419 Green Lane(rear), between Mitchell & Pechin Sts., Phila PA, 19128 Exhibit: The Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center (MRAC) and The Roxborough Dev- elopment Corporation (RDC) will hold their second annual joint fundraiser on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M., at RDC’s offices, located at 6111 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia 19128. This event will be both an art exhibition and a silent auction, benefitting both organizations. Items to be auctioned will include original artwork by MRAC members, gift baskets, restaurant vouchers, entertainment and sports event tickets, gift cards, books and much more. For more information see MRAC’s website: mrartcenter.org or telephone 215. 482.3363.
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THIRD STREET GALLERY – 58 N. 2nd Street, Phila., PA 19106 p: 215-625-0933 Hrs: Wed-Sun, noon5pm www.3rdstreetgallery.com January 2 thru February 2, 2014 First Friday: January 3 : 5-9 pmArtists' Reception: Sunday January 19, 1-4 pm SOLO SHOW - Work by Priscilla Snow Algava THEME AND VARIATIONS - New paintings by Judith Schermer
THE MUSE GALLERY – 52 N. 2nd Street, Phila., PA 19106 p: 215627-5310 Hrs: Wed, Thurs 3-8pm, FriSun, noon-5pm. www.musegalleryphiladelphia.com During JANUARY 2014, Muse gallery will feature: "Glimpses", an exhibition of paintings by Susan McKee. The paintings are inspired by landscape, memory and observation. JANUARY 1st through 26th FIRST FRIDAY- JANUARY 3rd, 5-8pm Gallery Hours: WEDNESDAY through SUNDAY 12-5pm Hours by Appointment
Openings thatmatter Friday, January 3 Muse Gallery, Noon – 5pm, Philadelphia, PA Phoenix Village Art Center, 6 – 9pm, Phoenixville, PA Great Frame Up, 5 – 8pm, Wayne, PA Friday, January 10 The Art of It, 6 – 9pm, Jenkintown, PA Ocean City Arts Center, 7 – 8pm, Ocean City, NJ Darlington Art Center, n/a, Garnett Valley, PA Main Line Art Center, 6 –8pm, Haverford, PA Sunday, January 12 Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Cheltenham, PA
Thursday, January 16 Center for the Arts of Southern NJ, 7 – 9pm, Marlton, NJ Friday, January 17 Villanova University Art Gallery, 5 – 7pm, Villanova, PA Saturday, January 18 Chester County Art Association, Noon - 5pm, West Chester, PA Sunday, January 19 Third Street Gallery, Philadelphia, PA Phoenix Village Art Center, 6 – 9pm, Phoenixville, PA Saturday, January 25 Malvern Retreat House, 5 – 8pm, Malvern, PA St. Joseph’s University Art Gallery, 2 – 5pm, Merion, PA Friday, January 17 Malvern Retreat House, 5 – 8pm, Malvern, PA Saturday, February 1 Main Line Unitarian Church, Noon - , Devon, PA Friday, February 7 Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, 5 – 9pm, Lancaster, PA Thursday, Febuary 13 Lehigh University Art Galleries, 5pm - , Bethlehem, PA