Art
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As Sponsor of Chester County Studio Tour, Citadel Credit Union Supports Artists Who Enhance the Region’s Vitality
Citadel Credit Union is proud to sponsor the 12th Chester County Studio Tour, as artists contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the area by presenting their artwork and sharing their studios with the public In the past 12 years, the Chester County Studio Tour has weathered the elements — and a pandemic —…
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Afghanistan an Integral Part of Life for Filmmaker Who Graduated from Conestoga High School
For filmmaker Elizabeth Mirzaei, a Conestoga High School graduate, Afghanistan is an integral part of life and the main subject of her work, writes Michele Meek for Ms. magazine. Mirzaei first visited Afghanistan in 2007 to teach photography with the Assyrian International News Agency Photojournalism Institute. She met her husband and collaborator Gulistan Mirzaei there,…
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Area Painters, Showing Grape Interest in Local Art, to Capture Bucks County Vineyards on Canvas
Local artist will soon fan out across the vineyards of the Bucks County Wine & Arts Trail, painting fertile landscapes as they emerge from winter and burst forth. The particulars behind the initiative were sketched out in the Bucks County Herald. The trail is a collaborative project between Visit Bucks County and the Arts &…
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DIY Network Cancelled Newtown Craftsman Jeff Devlin, But His New Career Hasn’t Left Him Pining
Although it has been about a year since DIY Network cancelled the Jeff Devlin reality series Stone House Revival, the Newtown native hasn’t been sitting around gathering (saw)dust. Lisa Arnett reported on Devlin’s career renovation for HGTV. Stone House Revival was a fix-it show that concentrated on the centuries-old homes in Bucks County. The work…
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Vibrant, Visual Virtuoso Keith Haring, ‘Hero of 1980s American Art,’ Subject of Doylestown Show
Artist Keith Haring (1958–1990) worked in several media, including paint, sculpture, prints, posters — and even street art. One hundred of his pieces are now on display at the Michener Art Museum. Jim Vasil unveiled this story for WFMZ 69 News. Haring was a Reading, Pa., native but his childhood was spent in nearby Kutztown.…
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Local Dogs Prove Just the Antidote for Licking Countywide Winter Blues
Winter hangs on in Bucks County for only about two more weeks. But that doesn’t mean everyone couldn’t use a little pick-me-up now to navigate this last push. A leashed walk through Bucks County–tagged Instagram posts shows local dogs that are sure to produce a smile even on the grayest March days. For example, could…
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O’Hara Grad, Ice Carver Robert LoFurno Takes 5th Place in Vermont Contest
Professional ice carver/chef Robert LoFurno of Concord Township, assisted by daughter Nicole and her boyfriend Mike Blundetto, recently took fifth place out of eight in the 21st annual Stowe Winter Carnival ice carving competition, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Each carver worked with two 300-pound blocks of ice. They carved their entries in…
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Spring Comes Early with Bucks County Community College Art in Bloom Festival
The Art and Floral Design departments of Bucks County Community College are collaborating to present the 2022 Art In Bloom festival. The event runs March 4–6 at the Hicks Art Center at Bucks Newtown. The event is an opportunity to escape the cold, gray days of winter and enjoy the blend of gorgeous blooms with…
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Willow Grove Native Becomes Professional Artist After Abrupt End of Sports Career
After an abrupt end to his football career, Willow Grove native Jordan Spector turned to art as both a way to cope and as a new profession, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc. “I’ve done art ever since I was a kid,” said Spector. “It was a hobby for me, a passion for me.” Due to…
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Digital Photography Saves Impressive Impressionist Mural of Doylestown Landmarks
An artist’s view of Doylestown landmarks — rendered in the geometric style of impressionistic cubism — has made the journey from its original site to the borough’s new home. Freda R. Savana, Bucks County Herald, filled in the details of this digital save. The work, done in 1981 by local artist Denver Lindley Jr., originally…
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New Hope Sculptor Mark Pettigrow Merges His Talents into Maine Traffic Roundabout
Drivers in Portland, Me., are now the benefactors of New Hope artist Mark Pettigrow, whose soaring sculpture has transformed an everyday traffic circle into an encounter with beauty. SeacoastOnline pounded out the details. The piece, entitled “Passing the Torch,” comprises three soaring flames made of bronze, which soar 8-12 feet into the air. Anchoring them…
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This Time of Year, Byer’s Choice Artisans May Be Busier Than Even Santa’s Elves
The only seasonal manufacturing site busier now than Byer’s Choice headquarters may well be a certain workshop at the North Pole. Hank Flynn, of FOX29 Philadelphia, reported how the hectic pace hasn’t eclipsed the Chalfont brand’s personal touch. Among the staff assembling the distinct figurines — called carolers and kindles — is Donna Chando, who…
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Hope-Filled Bucks County Artist Sees His 2021 Christmas Card as a ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
Local artist Jerry Cable uses the wealth of Bucks County visuals when painting his annual seasonal card. He has captured local farmsteads blanketed in snow, horse-drawn sleighs, and the New Hope train. His 2021 Christmas card not only presents a Bucks County icon, but it also carries a thread of hope. The Bucks County Herald…
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Join The Art Trust for a Friday Night Artists’ Reception and Thoughtfully Give This Holiday Season
The Art Trust was founded in June of 2006 and is a volunteer-based organization that supports and cultivates the exploration of a contemporary aesthetic for the benefit of artists and the community. They hold several events a year, thanks to the support and generosity of their corporate sponsor, Meridian Bank. In 2020 through proceeds of…
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At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Buckingham, One Artistic Work Funds Another
A painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is up for raffle by its creator. The proceeds from that lottery will fund a separate piece of art for the Catholic parish. The Bucks County Herald drew the details together. Artist Denise Callanan-Kline is donating the proceeds earned from her rendering of the church to purchase…
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Lawrence Schiller, Lensman for Iconic Marilyn Monroe Pix, Guides Digital Photographers from Newtown Home
Photographer Lawrence Schiller, now living in Newtown, has photographed some influential people in his day, including Paul Newman, Muhammad Ali, and Robert F. Kennedy. His images of a nude Marilyn Monroe, however, may be his most memorable. Bo Koltnow paged through Schiller’s work for WFMZ 69 News. Schiller, a Brooklyn native who moved to Southern…
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Michener Museum Highlights ‘The Most Articulate Voice the Bucks County Visual Art Community Ever Produced’
Robert Beck, painter, used his artistic eye to capture on canvas some of his favorite Bucks County spots. These and other works of his will be on display at the Michener Museum, with a second showing in nearby Hopewell. Janet Purcell sketched in the details for The Times of Trenton. Beck came to his art…
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Arete Gallery, New Hope, Showcases Artists Who ‘Shed Light on the Human Story’
Arete Gallery in New Hope has a unique mission statement. Like other cultural centers of its kind, it seeks to highlight local artists and provide them with the opportunity to sell their work. But it also seeks creators with a specific, altruistic viewpoint. Bo Koltnow, from WFMZ 69 News, reported on this organization whose operations…
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