Art
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Graffiti Pier Owner Conrail Says Property Will Be Sold By End of Year
Graffiti Pier owner Conrail announced it has plans to sell the property and the six acres surrounding it to prospective buyer, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, before the end of 2024, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes less than two months after a portion of the abandoned pier in Port Richmond fell…
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Bucks to Host 2024 Bucks County Wine and Art Trail Exhibition
The Arts and Communication Department of Bucks County Community College has announced that the 2024 Bucks County Wine and Art Trail Exhibition organized by the Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County in partnership with Visit Bucks County will be presented at Hicks Art Center Gallery from September 25 to October 27, 2024. The public is invited…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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DelVal-Connected Artist’s Mosaic on Display at National Constitution Center During First Presidential Debate
A mosaic celebrating the signing of our Constitution, “We the People,” will be on display when the first presidential debate of 2024 takes place tonight at the National Constitution Center in Center City. The artist, Jonathan Mandell, enjoys a rich history with Delaware Valley University that spans generations. The Samuel P. Mandell Science Building was…
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Willow Grove Artist Brings Philly Sports Legends to Life
Willow Grove native Jordan Spector is living the dream as a full-time sports artist, collaborating with top athletes like Brandon Graham, Devonta Smith, and Bryce Harper, writes Santiago Oritz for Billy Penn. Passionate about both art and sports, Spector’s journey began at Temple University, where an injury redirected his focus from football to art. …
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Local Couple Own Malvern Art Studio Where Messy Kids Are OK
A Delaware County couple is using their entrepreneurial skills to create places where children of all abilities can feel safe and express themselves, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, own A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern. “The art is accessible for everyone here,” Briddes said. Kids…
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This Weekend’s Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show to Benefit Historic Trappe
Celebrate the enduring spirit of American craftsmanship at the Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show, which brings together more than 40 of the country’s finest artisans working in traditional Americana and folk art. Meet the artisans and shop for handcrafted treasures, including fraktur, furniture, paintings, quilts, hooked rugs, pottery, baskets, woodcarvings, and more. With everything from fine…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Unveils New Youth Anti-Violence Mural Project in Fitler Square
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six youth anti-violence mural projects in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. This first mural was unveiled at the Markward Recreation Center in Fitler Square. It was designed by a group of 5 to 12-year-old children in an after school program under…
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Renowned Sculptor George Anthonisen and his Wife and Manager Ellen Are Art Legacies
Solebury couple George and Ellen Anthonisen have built a formidable legacy in the art world writes Tamala Edwards for 6 ABC Philadelphia. George’s early sculptures, often depicting his family, highlight his exceptional visual memory. George, a sculptor, attended the University of Vermont, followed by rigorous training at the National Academy of Design and the…
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‘Down and Dirty’ Collaboration Enhances Penn State Abington Students’ Art Practice
Since 2022, two Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks, a working history museum in Doylestown. The classes blend art and history by immersing students in the process and philosophy forged by noted designer and tilemaker Henry Mercer. Taught by Chris Bonner, associate teaching professor of art, and Yvonne…
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WSJ: New Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibition ‘Mary Cassatt at Work’ Revisits Work of the PA-born Impressionist
A new exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art titled, “Mary Cassatt at Work” revisits the domestic paintings and illustrations of the nation’s only Impressionist, writes Judith H. Dobrzynski for The Wall Street Journal. Mary Cassatt is the only American — and one of the few women — who were admitted to the Impressionist circle…
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Explore “A Duet of Color,” Art Exhibit at Stover Mill Gallery in Tinicum Township
This summer, artists Cindy Ruenes and Kathie Jankauskas will present their captivating exhibit, “A Duet of Color,” at the Stover Mill Gallery, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The show runs through July, with gallery hours from 1 to 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibit showcases a unique blend of oil, cold wax,…
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Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit
Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Museum of Art is presenting In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone, writes staff for Chester County Press. The presentation will display more than 20 prints by this local artist and teacher. The show is on view now until Oct. 13. While Paone is known largely for his painting, he also had…
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Local Young Artists Highlight Food Insecurity with New Exhibit in Newtown
Local young artists are hoping to raise awareness about food insecurity with their new exhibit, Culinary Art, which is now on display through June 30 at Countryside Gallery in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The thirty students ages ten to 17 aim to raise funds for Bucks County Housing Group’s Food Pantries to…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Hosts Annual Art Education Student Exhibition
On May 23, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrated the return of its annual Art Education Student Exhibition at the Icebox Project in Kensington. The annual exhibition is a yearly culminating event that provides students the opportunity to explore their own creativity through a specific theme. This year’s theme was “Fairy Tales and Folklore,” in which the…
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New Mural on Delaware River Waterfront Honors Black Labor Leader Ben Fletcher
Philadelphia’s newest mural was recently unveiled, as Black labor leader Ben Fletcher was recently honored with a new mural near the Delaware River waterfront, writes Keshler Thibert for Hidden City. The mural highlights the 111-year anniversary of a strive that ultimately resulted in better work environments for Philly’s dock workers. Fletcher played a key role…
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Forbes: New Exhibition Showcases Never Before Displayed Abstract Works of Andrew Wyeth
Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, a new exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, showcases the Chadds Ford artist’s never before displayed abstract watercolors, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. The exhibition is on view through Sept. 8, 2024. The presentation is drawn from the Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection which contains almost 7,000…
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Art Helps Warrington Woman Overcome Addiction
Kelly Murphy, founder of Warrington-based Shameless Soles, managed to beat her opioid addiction with the help of art, writes Alyana Gomez for 6abc. “I paint to keep me out of my head,” said Murphy. A self-taught custom shoe painter, Murphy did not know she could draw until she first put pen to paper during her…
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