“Emperor Moth,” 1889. Vincent Willem van Gogh, Dutch, 1853 -1890. Oil on canvas, 13 3/16 x 9 5/8 inches (33.5 x 24.5.cm). Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. On display in “Van Gogh Up Close” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Feb. 1 through May 6.
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Chester County Art Association presents:
Year of the Dragon: Root and Origin a group show by Time Light Art Photography Group This show features a wide range of works by Asian photographers who are part of the Time Light Art group. Come usher in the Chinese New Year of the Dragon by seeing this exciting exhibit of saturated and crisp photographs. The show runs from January 14 through March 3, 2012 at CCAA's Exton Square Studio There is an Opening Reception on Thursday, January 19 from 58pm. It is free and open to the public. CCAA's Exton Square Studio is located on the lower floor of the Exton Square Mall beside H&M and Boscov's. Gallery Hours at Exton are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am-5pm. The direct phone number for Exton is 610/524-1925.
Unseen Work of New York Artist Debuts in Posthumous Retrospective at Villanova Art Gallery
Villanova, PA - Villanova University's celebration of the art of Ray Sternbergh more than 10 years after his death gives the New York painter, illustrator, sculptor and wood carver an exhibit that the reticent artist never sought in his lifetime. The posthumous presentation, arranged by his widow and daughter, comprises never before publicly seen landscapes,
seascapes, portraits, still lifes, sculptures, and a group of delightfully stylized, palm-sized 'airplanes' he hand carved for the Sternbergh family Christmas tree. Sternbergh had been mentored by legendary illustrator/artist Harry Schaare, who encouraged the young artist to go to Pratt. Sternbergh went on to make his living as a comic book and book cover jacket illustrator, an industrial designer, and art director in the marketing and point-of-purchase industries. He saved painting for his private life. Only once did he enter work for show, contributing a few canvases to a local exhibit near his home in Northport, Long Island, NY. He never sold, or tried to sell a painting. "But, if you really wanted one and he liked you, dad might give you one," says Huth. One family member who received a canvas said he could not take the risk of parting with this cherished gift, even temporarily for the Villanova exhibit.
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Februray 2012 Listings DELAWARE NEW CASTLE COUNTY.. THE BLUE STREAK GALLERY 1721 Delaware Ave. Wilmington DE, 19806 p: 302-429-0506. Extended Holiday Hours: Mon-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. Email: Bluestreakgallery@gmail.com Exhibit info: Feb 3rd through 29, Carson Zullinger will showcase his “Aqua Azul” themed photographs. On Feb. 3 the Artist will be present from 5-8pm. Meet the artist, refreshments served. .DELAWARE ART MUSEUM – 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE 19806 p: 302-571-9590. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Free admission Sundays. www.delart.org Exhibit Info: Through Mar 4th, 2012: Howard Pyle – American Master Rediscovered. In celebration of the centenary of the death of the American artist and illustrator, Howard Pyle, the Starting Jan 28th 2012: A Secret Book of Designs: The Burne-Jones Flower Book. February 18, 2012 – September 9, 2012 Organized by: Delaware Art Museum Katharine Pyle (1863-1938), Howard Pyle’s youngest sibling, emerged as one of Delaware’s most prolific women authors and illustrators. Between 1898 and 1934, she published over 50 books – many of them stories about folk, fairies, animals, and children’s tales. This exhibition serves to reintroduce the works of Katharine Pyle to present-day audience Painted Poetry: The Art of Mary Page Evans March 31, 2012 – May 27, 2012 Organized by: Delaware Art Museum Over the past 100 years, the Delaware Art Museum has proudly featured the work of the most accomplished artists in our region. Wilmington-based painter Mary Page Evans works directly from nature, seeking to capture a specific landscape, figure, tree, or sky. She is engaged by particularity, making an effort to establish the locale, the time of day, and the quality of light. Not surprisingly, her influences include the French impressionists and post-impressionists, as well as the abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell. Evans has worked at Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny and names Cézanne as an inspiration
NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC COUNTY RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NJ 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway, NJ
p: 609-652-4214 www.stockton.edu/artgallery New Stockton College Art Gallery is open through Feb 22. Inaugural exhibitions New Work by the visual arts faculty: Marilyn Brent, Alfonso Corpus, Frank Kallop, Michael McGarvey, Jedediah Morfit, Hannah Ueno and Wendel White. Reception, Feb. 1st, 5-7pm. Free and open to public.
BURLINGT0NCOUNTY 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: 856-9857555 www.cfasnj.com Exhibit info: African-American History Exhibition February 6 - 27, 2012 Reception is Thursday, February 9 from 7pm to 9pm
CAMDEN COUNTY MARKEIM ART CENTER 104 Walnut Street, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 p: 856-429-8585 Markeim@verizon.net www.markeimartscenter.org Call or email us for info on classes, exhibits & performances Exhibit info: January 31 - February 25 - “Eye of the Beholder” is a group photography exhibition, curated by Norm Hinsey. “Eye of the Beholder” will explore the nature of beauty in photography. Images will be those that each photographer considers to be their most beautiful, and/or the image could be considered beautiful by only a single beholder. Opening Reception - February 3 - 6:30 -8:30pm February 28 - March 30 – An exhibition of the Artists Cultural Exchange (ACX) –ACX is an organization of regional professional artists. Their goals are two-fold: to function as a support group for artists, and to improve the visibility and status of art in the community. Bruce Garrity will jury the show; Bruce is the curator at Hopkins House Gallery of Contemporary Art and a professor in the Fine Arts Department at Rutgers University-Camden. Opening Reception – March 2 - 6:30 -8:30pm
CAPE MAY COUNTY 082050, p. 609-652-4505 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: Photography by James Adam Taylor, reception open to public. Meet the artist Friday, Feb 10. 7-8:30pm. For info on our winter classes, visit our website. 1971 - 2011
William Ris Gallery 9400 2nd Ave,. Stone Harbor, NJ p: 609-368-6361 wrgsh@comcast.net www.williamris.com Presenting: new work by LaNell Arndt, Jane Hartley, George McWilliams, Neal Hughes, and Nancy Tankersley Open daily
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. CLAY COLLEGE CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO - Cumberland County College 108 High Street, Millville, NJ 08332 phone: 856-765-0988 jsandro@cccnj.edu www.cccnj.edu/claycollege/ Exhibit Info: Blue Plate Special & Fundraiser; buy a plate and get a free waffle. Reception Feb. 17, 6-9pm. Classes: Kids pottery 1, Feb. 4-25, Saturday 10am-noon for ages 7-12. Pottery Wheel, Saturday Feb 4, 2-4pm. Hearts and Crafts, Sat. Feb 11, 2-4pm. Advanced Pottery, Through Feb 29, Wednesdays 6-9pm. Third Friday, Feb 17. Browse the Millville Glasstown Arts District. WHEATON ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER – 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 p: 800-998-4554 Open Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; www.wheatonarts.org Exhibit info: Through Summer 2012 in the Museum of American Glass: Pioneers of American Studio Glass: Edris Eckhardt, Maurice Heaton, Frances and Michael Higgins. During the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, these artists experimented with different techniques resulting in sculptural forms that ranged from slumped to pate de verre. The exhibit showcases all four artists. Call for more info.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY GLOUCESTER COUNTY COLLEGE ART GALLERY 1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell, p: 856-415-2236 Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-3pm www.gccnj.edu
Exhibit Info: Features art by Abdul Ahmad, Laura Williams Chassot, Gerald Davidson, Raymond Edwards, H. Alonzo Jennings, Marilyn Johnson, Cal Massey. Glynnis Reed; also features live entertainment.
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM 500 Museum Rd., Reading, PA p: 610-3715850 fx: 610-375-5632 Wed, Thurs, Sat 11am-5pm; Fri 11am-8pm; Sun noon-5pm www.readingpublicmuseum.org
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February 18 – May 13, 2012 – Theresienstadt’s Children and Their Art– This moving exhibition features more than 30 objects from the Beit Theresienstadt Holocaust Museum, Archive and Educational Center in Israel. The works, including collages, drawings, embroidery, dolls, diaries, magazines, games, and marionettes, were created by children at the Theresienstadt ghetto in what is now the Czech Republic. March 3 – June 24, 2012 – Jime Dine: Glyptotek – Featuring 16 works by contemporary painter and printmaker Jim Dine, recently donated to the Reading Public Museum. The core exhibition includes 14 works from a complete portfolio of works published in 1988. The prints were inspired by ancient sculpture observed at Munich’s Glyptothek.
LONG BEACH ISLAND FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES – 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies, NJ p: 609-494-1241 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-3pm, www.lbifoundation.org
MERCER COUNTY EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE – 660 Rosedale Rd., Princeton, NJ, All exhibits are Free to the public. Hrs: MonFri 9am-4pm p: 609-921-9000 Call for more info.
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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 201 Washington St. Reading, PA 610.374.4600 Hrs: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm. First Thurs 5pm-8pm. Second Sun 11am-4pm
www.goggleworks.org email: pr@goggleworks.org Cohen Gallery; Big Draw Through February 19, 2012 Surrealism in 2012: Toward the World of the Fifth Sun Through February 19, 2012 | Cohen Gallery. The show is curated by Joseph Jablonski. Schmidt Gallery: Annual Black History Month Art Contest Reception Feb 12. 11am-4pm. Awards Ceremony at 2:30pm VIST Financial Gallery: The Willson History Project FREEDMAN GALLERY – Albright College 13th & Bern Streets, Reading, PA p: 610-9217541 fx; 610-921-7768 Hours: Tues 12-8pm, Wed-Fri 12-6pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm www.albright.edu/freedman Exhibit Info: Through March 4th: Day Job; Twenty emerging artists included in the “Viewing Program” registry of The Drawing Center, New York, explore the relationship between their day jobs and their creative practice. Lecture by curator, Nina Katchadourian, at 6 p.m. in Klein Hall.
BUCKS COUNTY DOYLESTOWN ART LEAGUE www.doylestownartleague.com p: 215-348-2166 fx: 215-230-1799 Membership: 215-997-9573 Classes: 215-257-7190 Exhibit info: On February 2nd David Leopold will tell us about the life and times of Al Hirschfeld. Al died at the age of 99 in 2003, leaving an artistic legacy of cartoons and caricatures. 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: The Painterly Voice: Bucks County’s Fertile Ground, through April 1, 2012, brings together more than 200 of Bucks County’s finest works. Paintings by Daniel Garber, Edward Redfield, Fern Coppedge, Robert Spencer and other Bucks County painters. Fred Beans Gallery – Mavis Smith: Hidden Realities, enigmatic scenes done in egg tempera by this Bucks County artist, through May 20. Pfundt Gallery – Learning to See: Photographs by Nancy Hellebrand, through Feb. 26 Intelligent Design, highlighting regional studio craft, opens Feb. 3.
CHESTER COUNTY BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUMU.S. Rte. 1 & Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA p: 610-388-2700 Hrs: Daily 9:30am4:30pm www.brandywinemuseum.org Exhibit Info: Comic Catharsis: Cartoons by William Steig, Jan. 21 through March continued on page 8
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Even some ‘modern’ buildings merit preservation By Diane M. Fiske hen many people think of historic preservation, they think of 18th-century Georgian buildings or early 19th-century temple-like Greek revival structures. If they are asked about “modern” architecture, they may recall buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, Philip Johnson or Eric Saarinen, early stars of the architecture world who practiced in the first half of the modern era, which roughly dates from about 1929 to 1970. But until recently, most of the more recent architectural achievements — those constructed from about 1950 to 1970 — weren’t recognized and the buildings weren’t given the status of protection from demolition. This is changing slowly, according to Ben Leach, director of advocacy for Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia, who said, “Mid-century modern architecture and buildings of the recent past are enjoying a resurgence of appreciation and interest nationwide, but here in Philadelphia, our eclectic collection of postwar buildings is often overlooked.” One of the strongest examples of Philadelphia’s mid-century architecture of the recent past was demolished late last year, despite protests by Rittenhouse Square community groups, church leaders and individuals. The Sidney Hillman Medical Center, designed by Henry Magaziner and Herman Polss and constructed in 1950, was demolished last December and the site preparation for a 33-story high-rise apart-
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ment tower was begun. According to some preservationists, the long campaign to save the building led to a growing appreciation of what is called “architecture of the recent past” in Philadelphia. The clean, polished lines of the Hillman Center made it stand out among the more ornate buildings on Chestnut Street. It was a mid-century structure distinguished by walls built on a diagonal to the street. “This is an interesting case because it’s one of the few modernist buildings that has been proposed for demolition in the area. Those are buildings that are harder for anyone to evaluate in terms of their historic importance because they are so much closer in time to us,” said John Gallery, executive director of the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. “A lot of people would look it and say, ‘Well, it’s not historic and, therefore, what difference does it make?’” It was also eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, both for its architecture and its distinguished history as a pioneering medical center for labor union employees. The John Buck Company of Chicago won the right to demolish this significant architectural building after winning a zoning variance and testifying to a hardship. The zoning board did not allow the Preservation Alliance to
The Sidney Hillman Medical Center before (above) and after (left) its demolition in December 2011.
testify. All this is contributing to determination by the Alliance and others to help the public identify noteworthy architectural treasures from mid-century America that should be appreciated and preserved. William Whitaker, curator and collection manager of the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania School of
Design, gives presentations and talks in the city to try to raise public awareness of the architectural treasures in the city’s midst. He said it is important to help the public recognize that architecture that needs to be preserved did not stop after the American Revolution. Whitaker said gaining local recognition means that that the municipality
can work to prevent demolition of that building if a developer wants to use the site for construction. Ironically, Whitaker said, Magaziner died last December. He was 101 years old. This inventory is the continuation of work begun in 2009 with the Preservation Alliance’s publication of “A Complicated Modernity: Philadelphia Architectural Design 1945-1980,” written by Malcolm Clendenin. Whitaker assisted in compiling the list, which will continue to grow and will eventually include buildings in the suburbs that are worthy of preservation. The list includes the Philadelphia Hospitality
Center, 1960; John F. Kennedy Boulevard, by Harbeson, Hough, Livingston and Larson, 1961; Charles Weinstein Geriatric Center, 2115 Sansom St., Montgomery and Bishop, 1951; the Children’s Reception Center, 1823 Callowhill St., Roth and Fleisher, 1950; Five Penn Center, 1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Vincent Kling, 1961; Plaza Hotel, 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Stonorov and Haws, 1966. — This is a monthly column about architecture, planning and landscape design. Questions and comments would be welcome. Diane Fiske can be reached at dfiske_19118@yahoo.com.
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“Almond Blossom,” 1890. Vincent Willem van Gogh. Oil on canvas, 28 15/16 x 36 1/4 inches (73.5 x 92 cm). Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.
accustomed to find on the basis of their earlier gallery and museum experience. Since many spectators were bowled over and disoriented by his imagery, they often refused to accept his work. Perhaps they felt as though a rug had been pulled out from underneath their feet, simultaneously upsetting their sense of physical balance and their feeling of psychological wellbeing. Standing in front of his pictures, visitors may have felt uncomfortable in the presence of the unfamiliar. This would have been especially true if they subconsciously interpreted the pictures as a threat to their feelings of certitude and selfsufficiency. Eventually, the situation changed. The patient guidance of all sorts of formal and informal art educators provided helpful information regarding the substance and richness of his achievements. With the dedication of considerable attention to studying his oeuvre, great numbers of connoisseurs and even the man in the street have come to recognize him as
“Field with Flowers near Arles,” 1888. Vincent Willem van Gogh, Dutch. Oil on canvas, 21 1/4 x 25 9/16 inches (54 x 65 cm). Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.
exhibition of work by van Gogh has been organized. It will be on maturity, nor can flowers grow. view locally between Feb. 1 and May 6. Many of the selections in “Vineyards at Auvers” was put together in 1890, the last year of the show have not been exhibited here earlier. In addition, the art van Gogh’s life. More than a hundred notes of the color green have museum in Philadelphia is the only venue in the United States been rendered present in the painting. However, your vision never where this installation will be available publicly for the benefit of tires of what can be quite properly described as a refreshing interested visitors. verdant adventure. Primarily, the show focuses on van Gogh’s The dancing rhythms of the overall design suggest a use of a close-up approach to his subject matter. quivering mosaic of leaf shapes that never stand still. “Van Gogh Up Close” Studying the total image, you have to admire how This special technique served him well for will be on display at the bringing both the pulse-beat and the unique successfully van Gogh transformed his optical perceptions Philadelphia Museum of Art, drama of his gift for painterly expression to into a thoughtfully unified, superbly balanced arrangement 26th Street & The Parkway, fulfillment. It all becomes evident in many of warm and cool green detail. Philadelphia, PA 19130, outstanding examples of his attachment to Relatively few other painters in the entire history of Feb. 1 - May 6. Info: 215-763-7100 or landscape and still-life. The same reasoning Western art have been able to match his uncanny talent for www.philamuseum.org also accounts for the title of the exhibition: investing pigment squeezed from lifelessly inert tubes of “Van Gogh Up Close.” paint with such seemingly incredible dimensions of One of the most incisive pieces in the entire installation is a humanized consciousness. canvas from 1899 titled “Rain.” The pattering intensity of falling In his artworks, deeply subjective sensations take shape as drops becomes an aural presence as well as a visual representation statements of truth and beauty, made over into undeniable artistic of an event from the world of nature. The expressive character and facts. Such concrete evidence is what the reality of his rare creative emotional vividness of the scene project an endlessly dreary vision is all about. atmosphere. Together, they rap on a spectator’s sensitivities with In addition, offering further support for this assertion, it’s abrasive impact and decisive concentration. important to remember that he had to unlearn whatever formal One may also view the picture as a profound poetic metaphor painting lessons he had digested early on. Only in that way could calling attention to the way life is repeatedly interrupted with he replace an outdated foundation for making art with the intensely reminders that there is no sunshine in view all the time. Of course, individual expressive style he eventually brought into being. there is also the fact that, without rain, crops cannot come to
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n his late 20s, after failing in several different career pursuits, Vincent van Gogh decided to become a serious painter. He was convinced it was the only vocational path he was really meant to follow. In the quest to develop a grammar of vision capable of voicing the visceral interaction he experienced in response to the world around him, he brought a remarkable range of artworks to realization. As with other great painters before him, a powerful creative force vibrated in his mind while a raging emotional thunderstorm was constantly throbbing at the center of his nervous system. They drove him to identify the vital energies animating subjects as
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diverse as bright flower petals, fields of grain and butterflies, flapping their wings in the wind. Since he worked in the fluid immediacy of the unfolding “Rain,” 1889. Vincent Willem van Gogh, Dutch, 1853 - 1890. Oil on canvas, 28 7/8 x 36 3/8 inches (73.3 x 92.4 cm). Philadelphia Museum of Art. The moment, van Gogh had to break with the slow-moving painting practices of the past! Acting passionately in the here and now, he Henry P. McIlhenny Collection in memory of Frances P. McIlhenny. invented an exceptionally personal way of bringing color and form a revered master of artistic brilliance and expressive innovation. into being. Inevitably, they were stamped with the artistic Consequently, people the whole world over now respect and excitement churning within him as he interpreted what he saw. appreciate his accomplishments. Because his pictures were so extraordinarily original, they At this time, in a collaborative effort by the Philadelphia frequently puzzled many viewers who saw them for the first time. Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Canada, a new His bold and unusual vision was a far cry from what they were
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February 2012 Listings 11. Best known as the creator of Shrek, Steig first achieved fame for his cartoons and covers for The New Yorker. The exhibition will feature over 100 works donated to the Brandywine River Museum in 2010 by Jeanne Steig from the artist’s estate, as well as selected works for children on loan from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and private collections. CHESTER CO. ART ASSOCIATION100 North Bradford Ave. West Chester, PA p: 610-696-5600 fx: 610-918-1327 Hrs: Tues-Sat 9:30am-4pm Free www.chestercountyarts.org Please note the schedule of exhibitions on our website West Chester: Through Feb. 24th – Contemporary Non-Juried show and Bob Lott Photography solo show; 5-8 p.m., admission free. Gallery hours: Tues-Sat, 9:30-4pm, free. Exton Square Studio: Through Feb 29th – Year of the Dragon, Chinese Photography. Opening Jan 19th, 5-8 p.m., admission free. Hours: Wed, Thurs and Sat. 11-5pm, free. PHOENIX VILLAGE ART CENTER – 207 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA p: 610-983-9430 fx: 610-983-9431 Gallery Hrs: Mon & Sun closed; Tues.-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri noon-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm phxvillage@verizon.net www.phoenixvillageartcenter.org Exhibit Info: PITCH BLACK REFLECTS BACK - Robert Libby Having just graduated with an MFA in painting from University of the Arts, local artist Robert Libby brings his large scale oil paintings to the Phoenix Village Art Center February 6th through the 28th . Opening Reception: Friday February 3rd from 6:00-9:00
DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER – 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford, PA : 610-566-1713 Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-noon. Closed Sun www.communityartscenter.org Exhibit Info: Spring Adult Classes. Look to register at the end of February for spring classes in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, photography, music, and yoga Duke Gallery: Through Feb 3rd; Focused Ambiguity Photography Exhibit featuring Susan Abrams, Rachel Zimmerman and Tasha Doremus. Opening 2pm-4pm. Beginning Feb 12: SPRING! A juried exhibit with Shelley Spector. Lounge Gallery: John Benigno & Carol Seymour Exhibit through February 28. Regular office & gallery hours.
Special Events: Tri-State Jazz Society Concert, Feb 19th, 2-5pm. Friday night live concert Feb. 24th. Musical Artist: Doc Gibbs and Friends – Latin & Brazilian Jazz by legendary Philly percussionist. Visual Artists: Ran Art One, Erika Matyok, Carol Baca Digital drawings by Drew Arata. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Special Workshops: Making the Byzantine Chain Bracelet with Style and Flair, Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 12 through adult. Intuitive Painting, Friday, February 10, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Clay Fun on Friday, Friday, February 17, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mysterious Day of Clay, Sunday, February 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For ages 6 – 12. Gas Glaze Workshop, Sunday, February 19, 11:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Experiment and Create, Sunday, February 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wax Carving and Casting for Jewelry, Saturday, February 25 and March 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ages 12 through adult. Winter Afternoons with the Potters Guild Slip Carving, Sunday, February 5. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Making Simple Whistles from Clay, Sunday, February 19. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pierogies are Back Again, Sunday, February 26. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. In the Rose Tree Gardener’s Sculpture Garden Through – April 2012; Sculptor James Fuhrman transforms the space into a Zen garden. DARLINGTON ARTS CENTER – 977 Shavertown Rd., Boothwyn, PA 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 Exhibit Info: “Nature, Landscapes & Urban Decay” Photography by Robert Lott Free Opening Reception: Saturday, February 4, 3-5pm Photographer Robert Lott brings his beautiful work to Darlington Arts Center for the month of February. He is capable of capturing both the beauty and mystery of nature in each of his photographs. Meet Robert, view his work and learn about his inspiration and techniques at the free opening reception Saturday, February 4th from 3-5pm. The art will be on exhibit through Monday, February 27th. Jan 30, Winter/Spring Classes Begin – Music, Art, Dance, Drama & Fitness Jan 31, Preschool at Darlington Arts Center New Classes Begin Feb 18, Musical Theater Master Class with Michael Borton Feb 20, Art All Presidents’ Day: The Science of Art Mar 3, Alyce Grunt, Paintings Opening Reception Children’s Adult Workshops: Princess & Pirate Dance (ages 3-6), Sweets for Your Sweetheart (ages 7-13) & Fashion Illustration (ages 9-13). Teen & Adult Art Workshops:
(continued on from page 4) Woven Heart Baskets, Sweets for Your Sweetheart, Your Compact Digital Camera, Ceramic Trays & Trivets & Advanced Dance Conditioning DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 901 s. Media Line Rd., Media (Media & Newtown Sq.) p: 610-359-5014 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. www.dccc.edu/gallery Exhibit Info: 1.19.12 – 2.17.12 : Bertha Steinhardt Gutman “Tabletop-N arratives” 1991-2011 (No synopsis has been released for this show yet) 3.1.12 – 3.30.12 : Contemporary Middle Eastern Exhibition(No synopsis has been released for this show yet) Curator: Rose Obeid EPISCOPAL ACADEMY – Crawford Campus Center Gallery 1785 Bishop White Dr., Newtown Square, p: 484-424-1400 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30am4pm www.episcopalacademy.org Exhibit Info: Episcopal Academy’s February Arts on the Move Join Episcopal Academy on February 9, 2012 for their annual celebration of students’ award winning work in Art, Music, and Dance. The night starts off at 6:00 PM in the Crawford Campus Center’s Gallery with an Artist Reception. The month-long art exhibit will feature the first semester work of Upper School students. Next, on the Mainstage Theater, you are invited to enjoy a performance by the outstanding music of the Dora Khayatt student winners followed by the Episcopal Academy Dance Company presenting their dance concert, The Alternative, curtain at 7:00 PM.
LANCASTER COUNTY LANCASTER CO. ART ASSOCIATION149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, PA 17579 p:717-687-7061 Hrs: WedSun 1pm-5pm www.lcaaonline.org All exhibits are Free, open to the public & handicapped accessible. Exhibit Info: Two exhibits continuing to February 16:The Winter Membership Show, an unthemed exhibit of work by LCAA members in the Association’s Kauffman Gallery.The Congregational Commencement, an exhibit of work by members of the Congregation of Art (COA) in the Association’s Steinmetz Gallery.The COA was formerly known as the Second Tuesday Group and is a gathering of artists with physical and/or cognitive disabilities who meet on the first and second Tuesdays of the month. February 26 to March 22:Two exhibits:The Invitational Exhibit in the Kauffman Gallery featuring Favi Dubo, Richard Huck,Teri Oja, Karen Madden, and Cheryl Tracy. Also, a solo show of work by Carla Lee Plomchok in the
Steinmetz Gallery. The public is invited. Admission is free.
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA p: 717-396-7833 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, every First Fri ‘til 9, and during Fall/Spring Art Walks. All exhibits are Free and open to the public; and the PCA&D Main Gallery is handicapped accessible. www.pcad.edu Exhibit Info: Thr Feb. 1 – March 2: Marc Burckhardt: Fables, Musicians and Natural Wonders. His painting style is informed by folk art, Flemish paintings, and Byzantine icons. Details at pcad.edu/maingallery.
Exhibit info: Senior BFA and BA Preview, through Feb 3.
Feb. 3: Artist talk by Marc Burckhardt at 11 a.m.; reception to meet the artist from 5 – 9 p.m. All events are free. Feb. 3 from 5 – 9 p.m. only: “Buzz Worthy,” an exhibit of illustrated bug puns by PCA&D students. Painting, prints and drawings are on display in the new Chestnut Street Space. 2012: PCA&D celebrates its 30th anniversary. Details at pcad.edu/news.
MAIN LINE MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355. www.malvernretreat.com P 484-321-2534. Art Show 2012: Free invitational art show and sale featuring original works by more than 80 professional artists. Special events featuring three of Chester County’s premier artists: Matiko Mamaladze and her palate knife painting techniques; Judy Antonelli combines pastel and watercolor; Richard Bollinger’s virtual studio with over 30 years of artwork. THE GREAT FRAME UP302 West Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 p: 610-687-3060 fx: 610-9952215 Hrs: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Wed. 10am-9pm, 1st Fridays 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm www.mainlineframing.com Exhibit Info: Our February First Friday Show will feature pastels of landscapes by Joseph Sweeney. We will also be featuring our American-made crafts, including Jewelry, Art Glass and Decorative Eggs. The opening reception is from 5pm to 8pm on Friday February 3rd, 2012 and will include refreshments and light fare. The landscape pastels will be shown for the entire month of February. Come meet the artist and enjoy some good conservation
Exhibit info: Volcano/Kaboom; recent works by Alina Josan, Serena Perrone & Hiro Sakaguchi. Opening reception Thursday, Feb. 9th, 4-6:30pm. 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 lectures, trips & events, www.mainlineart.org Lots of Free pkg. Exhibit Info: Unframed and Uncorked; art sale Feb. 3rd, 6-9pm: one night only, informal sale of unframed, 2-D art. Bring checkbook and/or cash, as many artists will not be able to accept credit. Features live music, and wine supplied by Barefoot Wine and cheese tastings with Cabot Creamery. Exhibit info: Artistic Development; Marketing for Artists, Feb 7, 12-1pm. Free conference call class – learn great tips with Aletta de Wal & Erik Armusik on how to market your art. Exhibit info: Members’ exhibition, Feb 11-March 8. Celebrates diverse and vibrant work of Main Line art members. Featured work will be for sale. Exhibit info: Artini: Date Night – Clay & Wine. Tues, Feb. 14th. 7-9pm. A night out with your valentine; reservations required by calling Stean Wilborn, 610-525-0272, ex 12. Fee of $15. Exhibit info: Members only Gallery Talk with Robert Cozzolino, Feb. 21, 5:30pm. Take a trip around the gallery with prize juror and Senior Curator Robert Cozzolino, free, members only. Reservations required, Stean Wilborn 610-525-0272, ex 12. Exhibit info: Artist Café, Gallery Representation vs. Artist Representation. Tues, Feb. 28, 7:30pm. Join Amie Potsic & Nancy Halbert to discuss how to know if you are ready to seek gallery representation or artist representation. 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!
LAWRENCE GALLERY – Rosemont College
Exhibit Info: Echo Valley Artists Group Exhibit at Main Line Unitarian Church Devon – Paintings by Susan Gottlieb, Abby Rudisill and Jim Gallagher will be exhibited at Main Line Untarian Church during January. The artists are members of the Echo Valley Art Group in Lancaster.
1400 Montgomery Ave, Rosemont PA 19010 p: 610-526-2967 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; wknds appt. email:
Susan Gottlieb Works in acrylic, graphite, oil and collage, her work is known for a vibrant use of color and texture. Landscapes, figures, still life, and
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February 2012 Listings abstractions are translated into evocative symbolic compositions.
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 12, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Abby Rudisill - Her paintings are all watermedia, most are watercolor, some are acrylic or a combination of both. Many pieces incorporate pastel and charcoal.
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Jim Gallagher explores the power of the ancient symbols used in Stone Age structures. Spirals, chevrons, crescents, cross forms, and linear patterns emerge in his ceramic work and paintings. ST JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY GALLERY Merion Hall, Maguire Campus, 376 N. Latches Lane, Merion Station p: 610660-1845 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm www.sju.edu/gallery Exhibit Info: “A Modular Vision” Ceramic Sculpture by Korean -born artist Veronica Byun Through – February 17, 2012 Kip Deeds - Painting February 27 – March 30, 2012 Reception:Thursday, March 1, 6-8 PM SWEET MABEL FOLK ART – 41 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA p: 610-667-3041. Hrs: Tues-Sat 11am6pm, Sun noon-5pm www.sweetmabel.com Feature folk, outsider & found object art & craft from regional and national artists. Exhibit info: Meri Ad Michael Biddison: “Songs and Stories of Broken Things” Opening Reception: Friday February 3, 6-9pm Biddison characterizes his work as “Shrubbi”, a term he coined for transformed trash. His work is a process of reincarnation, combining and harmonizing magnetic chunks of stuff and overlapping their stories into new creatures. His materials include found wood, ancient architectural fragments, car parts and discarded plexiglass. The exhibit runs through March 1. WAYNE ART CENTER 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne, PA p: 610-688-3553 f: 610-995-0478 info@wayneart.org” www.wayneart.org Exhibit Info: Exhibitions: Davenport Gallery: Expressions of Radnor - An Exhibition of Works by Radnor Township Feb 12 – March 24, Opening Reception: Sunday, February 12, 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Free and open to the public. Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery: Decorative Objects from Chanticleer This unique exhibition will highlight a sampling of furniture, plant list boxes, bridges, fences, railings, drinking fountains, metal work, decorative pathways and architecture all designed by Chanticleer staff and shown for the first time outside of the garden setting. February 12 – March 10, 2012
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CONSHOHOCKEN ART LEAGUE Mary Wood Park House
Classes & Workshops: Adult Classes: Most classes will run for 12 weeks. Please visit our website, www.wayneart.org for more information, or to register! Children’s Art Classes Winter classes for. Please visit our website, www.wayneart.org for more information Ceramic Open Studio Day: Mon – Sat, 1 – 4pm and Evening: Mon 6:30 – 9:30pm Indoor Landscape Painting with Valerie Craig Students in this indoor oil painting class will work from photography in a controlled setting to capture the essence of painting outdoors. Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 17 and Feb 24, 10am – 3pm $385 Glazing Workshop with Danny Meissinger Three day that will focus on creating countless effects using 3 or fewer glazes. Bring up to 8 bisqued pieces to glaze and fire. Lecture, demo and critique incl. Feb 10, 11 and 12, 9am – 4pm $300 Painting the Still Life Workshop with Stanley Bielen Join this master painting in capturing dramatic half-light, while employing loose strokes of translucent color from simple yet seductive palette. Feb 25 and 26, 10am – 3pm, $200 Color Mixing & Palette with Tom O’Brien Emphasis will be on formal techniques of painting; advancing the classical realist tradition modeled after the 19th century French Atelier. Will teach students principles of painting which allow the artist to analyze nature and reproduce it with understanding and accuracy. March 31, 10am – 3pm, $100 Culinary Classes: Fresh Start: Dinners to Make & Enjoy with Your Family Chef: Chiwishi Joy Abney Jan 31, 6 – 8:30pm, $90 Adult Chef Challenge Chef: Kim Honig Feb 2, 6 – 8:30pm, $90 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY – Connelly Center, 2nd Flr., 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova p: 610-519-4612 fx: 610519-6046. Open daily 9am-5pm. Call for weekend and extended hrs., or visit website: www.artgallery.villanova.edu Exhibit Info: “Ray Sternbergh -- A Retrospective”, February 24 - April 11, 2012; Opening Reception, Friday, February 24, 5-7 P.M., Connelly Center, 2nd floor.
Exhibit info: Feb 18, Coffee Break. Features coffee tasting, pastry pairing and art. Meet two of the featured artists in the AAC gallery, and enjoy a coffee and chocolate sampling hosted by Electric City Roasting Company.
Celebrating our 70th Year GNAL Welcomes New and Experienced Artists to our Classes, Trips, Shows, Workshops and Monthly Meetings Non Professional Show Feb. 4-5 from 12-5pm, awards given at 4:30 Juror Chi Ebert. Gyutaku – The Art of Japanese Fish Printing Michael Reimer Sunday, Feb. 12, 2pm. Demonstration of the traditional art form using fish, ink and rice paper. Free and open to the public. New workshop “Behind the Detail – Oil Painting” hosted by Nathan Durin, register now. Saturday, May 12th. Participants will perform exercises and experiment with the basic elements of composition, light and color. The workshop culminates with a painting that combines all three. For More Information Call 610-539-3393 or visit www.gnal.org 800 West Germantown Pike E. Norristown, PA 19403
ABINGTON ART CENTER – 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, PA p: 215-887-4882 fx: 215-887-5789 Hrs: Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Thurs to 7pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm www.abingtonartcenter.org Exhibit info: Beginning Feb 5, four solo exhibitions by Colleen McCubbin Stepanic, Susie Forrester, Csilla Sadloch and Emily Steinberg; runs through March 25, 3-5pm. Exhibit info: Feb 5th & 19th, Sweet Beats Starring Music Monkey Jungle, 1pm; Singer/songwriter Lori Turner engages both children and parents with lively, family music. Cost is $5 per person, 215-887-4882 for more info. Exhibit info: Feb 12, EUREKA! Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm. Fun family workshop, with art inspired by upcoming holiday Valentine’s Day; no reservations required.
120 E. 5th Ave., Conshohocken, PA 19428 Herald Spring by expressing yourself! Adults Feb 7 10:30 a.m.or 7 p.m. Juniors Feb 25 10:30 a.m. Register at first class www.conshohockenartleague.org Tea & Inspiration Feb 19th 2-4 p.m. (snow date Feb. 26th Guest artist discusses their work
NORTH PENN ART ALLIANCE – A 200 member nonprofit artists group and art lovers who meet regularly in the basement of the Univest Bldg., located at 521 W. Main Street, Lansdale p: 215-3939110 www.northpennarts.org Exhibit Info: On March 7th we will meet at 521 W. Main Street in the Community Room downstairs at the Univest Building in Lansdale. Our Gallery Presenter is North Penn Arts Alliance Board Member Pam Romeo from Romeo’s Fine Arts. She will discuss the use of frames and how they can enhance your art. The doors open at 6:30p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:00p.m. We will also have additional information about our 18th Annual Spring Members’ Exhibition at the Elm Terrace Gardens. Wednesday, Feb. 1st: Gallery presentation by Tony Williams. Tony’s medium is Functional Art Furniture; the furniture he makes is a canvass for the solid wood inlaid pictures that he creates. Tony also does two and three dimensional wood carvings.
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://pa.audubon.org/centers_mill_gove. html.
Class registrations for the North Penn School District’s Spring Semester of Continuing Education Art Classes will take place this month. For information on the classes please visit http://www.northpennarts.org/images/ SpringArtClasses2012.pdf
Exhibit Info: Original Audubon prints & art; Changing Exhibit Gallery featuring regional artists; nature sanctuary w/trails, and more. Call for current shows. Admission, $3/adults, $2/seniors, $1/youth.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GUILD OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS (MCGOPA) At SPP Galleries, The Inquire Bldg. 800 Schuylkill River Rd (Rte 23) between Rts. 202 & 320, Conshohocken, PA p: 610-803-3248 Maria Solomon, Gallery Director www.mcgopa.org Free & Open to Public Hrs: Representative: 11am-1pm Mondays & Fridays; Open Daily. Free & Open to the Public. MCGOPA is on facebook www.facebook.com/mcgopa Join MCGOPA, a gallery for artists to exhibit their work; opportunities for lectures, demonstrations and interact with other artists. For more information: mcgopa@comcast.net Exhibit info: Feb 4-26; PSEA Touch the Future Student Art Exhibition. FREE Opening Reception & Awards Presentation: Sun, Feb. 12th, 1-3 pm. Art by Grades 9-12 students sponsored by Mid-eastern Region Pennsylvania State Education Association. Juried by Dr. Barbara Suplee, Ph.D., University of the Arts.
520 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 p: 215-947-9882 Gallery Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm www.orchardartworks.org Exhibit info: The Courageous Heart – Art for Kids, by Kids- A collaborative show of work by the young artists of the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, The Bryn Athyn Church School, and the member artists of The Orchard Artworks Gallery to benefit The Loving Arms Mission’s orphanage in Nepal. Feb.5 thu 26 Opening Reception, Sun. Feb. 5th 1-4 PM Gallery Hours, Fri. and Sat. 10AM- 4PM, Sun. 1-4PM. Information and directions: www.orchardartworks.org or 215-947-9882. ORELAND ART CENTER – SAUDC-Upper Level. 100 Wischman Ave. & Twining Rd., Oreland PA 19075. For adult and Children’s classes – 215-572-6855 Call for Brochure. www.orelandartcenter.com Exhibit Info: Classes: Course 1: Watercolor and Drawing with Felicia Foster, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Through March 1 (8 weeks) - $80. March 22 – May 24 (10 weeks) - $100. Class emphasizes traditional drawing and watercolor techniques. Course 2: Watercolor Landscapes with Diane Maurer, BWS. Wednesdays, 9:30-12, noon. Through February 29 (6 classes), $80. March 21 – April 25 (6 weeks), $80. For beginner to expert. Class
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Februray 2012 Listings includes a demo and time to paint, assistance when needed. Class focuses on techniques, composition & color theory. Course 3: Watercolor – Painting Trees with Diane Maurer, BWS. Saturdays, 9:3012, noon. Through February 18 (4 classes), $50. Class includes a demo and time to paint. Explore all types of trees in all seasons, foliage and bark. Watercolor – Painting Flowers with Diane Maurer, BWS. Saturdays, 9:30-12 noon. March 10 – March 31 (4 classes), $50. Focuses on petals, leaves, stems and blossoms. Classes held at Diane’s Studio, 104 Apel Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075. Demo, Flower Painting with Diane Maurer, BWS. Thursday, March 8, 1 – 3, FREE for Members. Diane’s demo focusing on techniques for painting close-up, individual flowers. Pot Luck Lunch and Critique with Kass Morin Freeman, March 1, Thursday, 12:30-3pm. FREE to members. Bring a dish to share at a pot-luck lunch. After lunch, you may bring a finished, unframed painting, as Kass lends us her expertise and can tell you how to improve it. TRIP: The Painterly Voice exhibit at The James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown , PA. Tuesday, March 13, 10:3011:30am. Cost of docent-guided tour for OAC members will be paid by OAC.Your cost is just the reduced group museum admission of $11 (Michener Museum members free). A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view paintings by Impressionists Redfield, Garber, Spenser, Coppedge, and others who were part of the New Hope Art Colony, some of which are only rarely made available to the public. Carpool to Doylestown. Following the tour, we may enjoy lunch at one of Doylestown’s lovely restaurants. RSVP BY 2/28 IS A MUST! Call Karen at 215-6530878 for information or to RSVP.
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA p: 610758-3615 Girdler Gallery; Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; DuBois Gallery; Mon-Fri 9am-10pm; Siegel; Mon-Thurs 9am-10pm, Fri 9am-5pm; Rauch; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Virtual Gallery at Zoellner; Wed-Sun 11am-4pm www.luag.org Exhibit Info: Gallery at Rauch Business Center, Through – March 31st. Only When We Dream Are We Alive, featuring pinhole photographs and digital prints from El Borda Psychiatric Hospital, Argentina. Exhibit Info: Siegel Gallery, Iacocca Hall, Through – May 25th, The Art of Printmaking: Selections from the LUAG
Teaching Collection: Rembrandt, Van Ostade and Kent; features history and culture of printmaking by masters of etching, engraving, heliogravure, lilthography and woodcut engraving from 17th-20th centuries.
Nussear & Binod Shrestha Location: The Center for Emerging Visual Artists
Exhibit Info: Zoellner Arts Center Main Gallery, Through – May 25th: Girls on Film: 40 Years of Women in Rock; photography by Anastasia Pantsios; photos of rock’s talented women at concert venues of the ‘70s and ‘80s.
1. Gershman Y: Borowsky Gallery: Corporeal: An Exhibition of Sculpture by Career Development Program Alumni: Maria Anasazi, Susan Benarcik, Ava Blitz, Brooke Hine, Katie Murken & Leslie Speicher. Curated by CFEVA Artistic Advisor Miriam Seide2. Gershman Y: Open Lens Gallery: Trail of Hope: Photographs by Peter Prusinowski
Exhibit Info: Zoellner lower gallery: cont. through Fall 2012: That was Then,This is Now. Selections from the LUAG Teaching Collection, mixed media. Feb. 2 - May 25: William O’Brien, Jr.: Totems, Silhouettes and Iconographic Pluralism. Proto-architectural models by visiting artist. Gallery talk/reception: Thursday, Feb. 2, 4:30 pm, Zoellner Gallery annex. Feb. 20 - May 25: Patti Smith, 1969-1976, Photographs by Judy Linn. Black & white intimate images of Smith in the grainy atmosphere of a bygone New York. DuBois Gallery, Maginnes Hall.
PHILADELPHIA CENTER CITY CENTER FOR EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS 237 S 18th Street, The Barclay, 3rd Fl., Phila. PA 19103 p: 215-546-7775 fx: 215-546-7802 Hrs: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm and by appointment. www.cfeva.org Exhibit info: Exhibition #1: Title and Artists: Introduction 2012: A first look at the new Career Development Program Fellows from The Center for Emerging Visual Artists: Leslie Friedman, Daniel Gerwin, Rebecca Gilbert, Kay Healy, Kim Heechan, Johanna Inman Dates: February 1 – February 25, 2012 Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 1st, 6 – 8pm Location: Moore College of Art, Widener Memorial Foundation Gallery 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Hours: Monday – Friday 11 am - 7 pm, Saturdays 11 am - 5 pm, Closed Sundays and all academic and legal holidays Exhibition #2: Dates: Through February 24, 2012 Artists: “Journeys: Career Development Program Alumni Travel Grant Exhibition” Artist Talks & Reception: Thursday, February 9th 5 – 7pm Description: The Center for Emerging Visual Artist’s Alumni Travel Grant Exhibition featuring Keiko Miyamori, Caleb
Exhibitions #3 & 4 – both at the Gershman Y Dates: January 6 – February 19, 2012
Location: The Gershman Y, The Borowsky and Open Lens Galleries 401 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 hours: 9:30am – 5:30 pm Exhibition #5 Dates: January 28 – March 17, 2012 Title and Artists: A Circumstanial Assembly: A Fiber Philadelphia Exhibition of CFEVA’s Career Development Program Fellows and Alumni - Mark Khaisman, Jill Bell, Susan Benarcik, Jed Morfit, Ana B. Hernandez, Daniel Kornrumpf, and Binod Shrestha. Artist Talks & Reception: Friday, January 27th, 6 – 8pm Location: Moore College of Art, Levy Gallery 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Hours: Monday – Friday 11 am - 7 pm, Saturdays 11 am - 5 pm, Closed Sundays and all academic and legal holidays
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 118-128 N. Broad Street 215-972-7600 www.pafa.org Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm Closed Mon & legal holidays Exhibits: Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit: through April 15, 2012 After Henry Tanner: African American Artists since 1940: through April 15, 2012 Alumni Sales Gallery: Moe Brooker: The Evidence of Things Not Seen: February 10 – April 15, 2012 Hennessy Youngman & Nathaniel Snerpus Present: The Grand Manner – through February 5, 2012 Bill Viola: Ocean Without a Shore: Ongoing George Tooker’s Highway: ongoing THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION – The Community Art Gallery 1234 Market St., Suite 1800, Phila. PA p: 215563-6417. Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm www.philafound.org
Exhibit info: Through April 25; ArtWell: Ten Years of Poetry, Art and Possibility A Retrospective Featuring Work From Artwell’s Youth and Visionary Artists. The show features early community mural projects, poetry, visual art, and recent multimedia created by ArtWell’s young people and visionary artists. Opening Reception Friday, Feb. 3, 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP by Jan. 20 to mbudd@philafound.org.
PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB 235 S. Camac St. between 12th & 13th, Locust & Spruce Sts. Mon., Wed., Fri - Sun 1 - 5pm www.sketchclub.org 215-545-9298 Where artists grow. February 3 to February 19 PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL ART STUDENT SHOW Featuring a variety of works from local high school students Reception: Sunday, February 19 February 1 to February 29 Works by Tim Shickley March 2 to March 17 CITY MEETS COUNTRY A collaboration between members of the Philadelphia Sketch Club and Willingboro Art Alliance Reception: Sunday, March 4 Visit above website for life, clothed model and print workshop schedules.
CHESTNUT HILL AMERICAN COLOR PRINT SOCIETY The Chestnut Hill Gallery, 1111 Germantown Ave. Chestnut Hill, Phila, 19118, March 3-24. American Color Print Society: For this Exhibition ACPS again will be joining with one of Philadelphia’s outstanding commercial art galleries. New innovative works will be shown and available.The Gallery, director Joe Borrelli, is noted for its exciting and provocative art shows, as well as its charming location! Chestnut Hill is a center for art galleries, boutiques, eateries, and an overall cultured atmosphere.This location itself offers an intriguing afternoon: the unique Chestnut Hill Gallery has been noted and voted as outstanding in Philadelphia.
NICHOLS BERG GALLERY 816 Germantown Ave., Phila. PA 19118 p: 206380-4070 Gallery Hrs: Tues – Sat 10am – 5pm www.nicholsbergart.com This February Nichols Berg Gallery will host the first Winter Art Show featuring the creative works of students attending the Antonelli Institute located in Glenside. For more than 70 years Antonelli has been combing the traditions of Photography and Graphic Design with new skills and technology. The Antonelli Winter Art Show will feature more than thirty works of art ranging from traditional approaches in both Photography and Design as well as digital works created at their state of the art facility in Glenside. Runs Feb. 4 – 29. Opening Reception Sat. Feb. 4, 6-9pm featuring the music of Brian Kors. For more info on Antonellie, visit www.antonelli.edu WOODMERE ART MUSEUM – 9201 Germantown Ave. Corner of Germantown Ave. and Bells Mill Rd. p: 215-247-0476 Hrs: Tues-Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8:45pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Visit website for information on exhibits, lectures, events & classes: www.woodmereartmuseum.org Woodmere Art Museum celebrates Philadelphia’s artistic legacy through its collections, exhibitions and educational initiatives. Through Feb 26: Children’s Exhibition: True Nature and Possibilities. Helen Millard Children’s Gallery. Color, form, composition, and personal expression are the focus of these drawings. Traditional still life, landscape, and portraiture are explored. Friday Night Family Happenings in February: Family art events for children and adults, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Color Me Wild! (Feb 10), Art From Unexpected Materials (Feb 17), and Found Object Creations (Feb 24). Fridays through March 16: Friday Night Jazz. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble performing a Tribute to Miles Davis (Feb 10) and Jazz Legends: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Sarah Vaughan (Feb 17); Tribute to Nina Simone: Ella Ghant & her Quartet, Feb 24 Sundays through March 18: Classic Sundays: Opera, Choral, and Classical. 3:00pm4:30pm. Love Songs: Pennsylvania Girls Choir (Feb 12); Haydn, Debussy, Liszt and Chopin: Michelle Cann (Feb 19); Show tunes and opera hits with the Academy of Vocal Arts (Feb 26). February 17 - April 22, 2012: Elaine Kurtz: A Retrospective. Elaine Kurtz’s works from the 1970s are geometric abstractions that explore perception, optical effects, and the illusions of color. Open house: Saturday, February 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. February 17 - April 22, 2012: Elemental: Nature as Language in the Works of Philadelphia’s artists. Elemental brings together works by Philadelphia artists for whom nature is an inspiration. Open
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February 2012 Listings house: Saturday, February 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Ongoing: Selections from the Charles Knox Smith Collection.
MANAYUNK MANAYUNK –ROXBOROUGH ART CENTER 419 Green Lane(rear), between Mitchell & Pechin Sts., Phila PA, 19128 Beginning Painting and Children’s Classes. For info: 215-482-3363; hrs: Sat & Sun 10am4pm http://www.manayunkartcenter.org Admission is free –donations encouraged. Exhibit info: Art for Kids’ Sake, will benefit SuperKIDS, an organization established in 1996 to aid abused and neglected children by building self-esteem and developing lifelong interests. Members of the Manauyunk-Roxborough Artists’ Co-Op and contributing writers to the Schuylkill Valley Journal (SVJ) will combine their efforts in this fundraiser. Opening reception Sat, Feb. 4th at noon, followed by literary reading. Hrs: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm. Runs through Feb. 26th.
OLD CITY THE MUSE GALLERY – 52 N. 2nd Street, Phila., PA 19106 p: 215627-5310 Hrs: Wed-Sun, noon-5pm www.musegalleryphiladelphia.com Exhibit info: Features Collaborative/34Artists in Sync with Francine Shore. This exhibit features various painters, printmakers and artists working in mixed media. Opening reception first Friday, Feb. 3rd, 5-9pm. Runs through the 26th. THIRD STREET GALLERY – 58 N. 2nd Street p: 215-6250933 Hrs: Wed-Sun, noon-5pm www.3rdstreetgallery.com Exhibit info: February 2-26, 2012 First Friday Reception: Feb 3, 5-9 pm Artists’ Reception: Feb 12, 1-3 pm (Snow Date is Sunday Feb 26) “3rd Street Gallery Community Exhibition” - Invited artists’ work of two and three-dimensional media.
UNIVERSITY CITY ARTHUR ROSS GALLERY – University of Pennsylvania 220 S. 34th Street, p: 215-898-2083 fx: 215573-2045 Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun noon-5pm www.upenn.edu/ARG Exhibit info: In Material: Fiber 2012. Features four artists who bring inoovation to the field of fiber art: Lucy Arai, Sonya Clark, Mi-Kyoung Lee and Cynthia Schira; Through March 25th.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART – University of Pennsylvania 118 S. 36th Street(at Sansom) 215-898-5911 Hrs: Wed-Fri, noon-8pm, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm www. icaphila.org Exhibit Info: Through Feb 19th – Charline von Heyl; through March 4th – Living Document / Naked Reality; Towards an Archival Cinema; through March 11th – Jennifer Bolande Landmarks. Through March 4, Open Video Call.
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OPENINGS THAT MATTER Wednesday, February 1 Atlantic County, Richard Stockton College, 5-7pm Center City, Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 6-8pm Thursday, February 2 Northampton Co., Lehigh Univ. Art Galleries, 4:30pm Friday, February 3 New Castle Co. DE, Blue Streak Gallery, 5-8pm Main Line, The Great Frame Up, 5-8pm Main Line, Sweet Mabel Folk Art, 6-9pm The Philadelphia Foundation Community Art Gallery, 5-7pm Camden County, Markeim Art Center, 6:30-8:30pm Old City, The Muse Gallery, 5-9pm Chester Co., Phoenix Village Art Center, 6-9pm Old City, Third Street Gallery, 5-9pm Saturday, February 4 Delaware Co., Darlington Arts Center, 3-5pm Chestnut Hill, Nichols Berg Gallery, 6-9pm Manayunk, Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center, Noon
Sunday, February 5 Montgomery Co., Orchard Art Works, 1-4pm Thursday, February 9 Main Line, Lawrence Gallery, Rosemont College, 4-6:30pm Burlington Co., Center for the Arts in Southern NJ, 7-9pm Center City, Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 5-7pm Friday, February 10 Cape May County, Ocean City Arts Center, 7-8:30pm Sunday, Feb 12 Delaware Co., Community Arts Center, Main Line, Wayne Art Center, 3-5pm Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, 1-3pm Old City, Third Street Gallery, 1-3pm Berks County, Goggle Works Center for the Arts, Sunday, February 19 Center City, Philadelphia Sketch Club, 2-4pm Friday, February 24 Main Line, Villanova University Art Gallery, 5-7pm Saturday, February 25 Chestnut Hill, Woodmere Art Museum, 1-4pm
Call For Artists & Entries
WAYNE ART CENTER CALL FOR ENTRIES “Craft Forms 2012” 18th International Juried Exhibition Contemporary Craft. November 30, 2012 – January 26, 2013. $4,000 + Awards. Digital Entry Fee: $40. Deadline: September 13, 2012. www.craftformsentry.com.
CALL FOR ARTISTS 3RD Juried Art Show March 30, 31, and April 1, 2012 For prospectus, visit www.meadowood.net or call (484) 991-1025 Drop off Entries Tuesday, March 27, from 9-11am or 5-7pm Jurors: Michael Adams, Susannah Hart Thomer Meadowood - a non-profit continuing care retirement community located in Worcester, PA. A 20% commission on all sales will support the Meadowood Benevolence Fund.
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) National Juried competition: Digital Works Exhibit Dates: June 22 – July 18, 2012 Entry Deadline: Postmarked by April 7th Juror: Christiane Paul, Adjunct Curator of New Media Arts, Whitney Museum of American Art. Prospectus: http://lbifoundation.org/programs/ NJC2012prospectus.pdf Questions: 609-494-1241 X 107 gallery@lbifoundation.org Digital Works – Submissions may include all digital media forms– photography/ prints, video, software art, online and mobile projects, etc. All work must have been executed since 2008
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