Art
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‘Art in the Parks’ Returning to Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
A popular art program will be returning to Bucks County this summer, with several local venues showing incredible art. Officials from Lower Makefield Township have confirmed that the annual “Art in the Park” program will begin in June. Several location in and around Bucks County will serve as spaces for sculptures and other artistic endeavors…
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Former Partner of John Lennon Hosting Photo Exhibition at Bucks County Art Gallery
The former partner of one of the world’s most famous musicians will be sharing her story through pictures at an art gallery in Bucks County. Arete Gallery, located at 122 South Main Street in New Hope, will be hosting a photography exhibit from May 19 – 21. The exhibit was put together by May Pang,…
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Pennsbury Manor Evokes Native American History with nkwiluntàmën Exhibit
A historic manor in Bucks County is hosting an artistic exhibit that celebrates the rich history of the area and its first inhabitants. Peter Crimmins wrote about the exhibit for WHYY. Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s historic estate in Morrisville, has commissioned artist and Lenape descendant Nathan Young for an exhibit that evokes Lenni Lenape history.…
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East Greenville-Based Knoll Has an Iconic Chair Designed by Delaware Valley Sculptor
East Greenville-based Knoll is known for its innovative chairs that emulate an artistic style worthy of being in a museum exhibition. Notable designers have designed midcentury-style chairs for the company, according to Terry and Kim Kovel in The Daily Times. The famous grasshopper and womb chairs are designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. The…
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Dough-Vinci!: Langhorne Pretzel Shop Recreates Famous Painting as, Yes, a Pretzel
A pretzel shop in Bucks County recently raked in the dough after creating a one-of-a-kind item imitating a famous painting. One of the Philly Pretzel Factory’s Bucks County spots, located at 1506 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, recently caught the attention of locals residents and those outside the area with a unique twist on a…
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Art Show at Yardley Library Offers a Rare Glimpse into the Area from Decades Ago
A recent art auction at a Bucks County library left many with something to bring home, even a picture of their home from the 1950s. The Yardley Historical Association, headquartered at the Old Library at Lake Afton in Yardley, recently held their “Quintessential Yardley” art show and sale. Held inside the historic library, the event…
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Immersive Art, Sound Installation to Take Place at Historic Property in Morrisville
An artist is taking his immersive installation to a popular property in Bucks County, where guests can enjoy the unique sound experience. Molly Given wrote about the installation for Metro Philadelphia. Artist Nathan Young will be hosting his installation, “nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a…
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Bucks County Community College Art Competition is Open For Entries
Bucks County Community College, in collaboration with Moss Mill Brewing Company, invites entries for the Centurion Ale Label Art Competition. The competition is open to adults, 18 and older, who are students, faculty, and staff of Bucks County Community College, along with residents of Bucks County. Centurion Ale is an exploratory release made possible by the…
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Doylestown Organization to Sell Paintings by Local Artists for Upcoming Auction
A nonprofit organization in Bucks County is looking for local artists whose works can be auctioned off for an important financial cause. Bucks Beautiful, headquartered at 85 East State Street in Doylestown, is hosting their 10th Annual Spring Fling auction at the historic Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm on April 21 from 6 – 10…
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Doylestown Museum’s New Exhibit Celebrates Japanese Art, Native Author’s Book on Subject
An art museum in Bucks County will be showcasing the artwork of Japan, along with a book on the subject by the center’s namesake. The Michener Art Museum, located at 138 South Pine Street in Doylestown, unveiled their latest exhibit, “Mid-Century to Manga: The Modern Japanese Print in America”, on March 4. Woodblock prints by…
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Bucks County Arts Association’s Due Date for the Best Local Photographs Fast Approaching
An art association in Bucks County is currently looking for the best of the best photos to put on display in the near future. The Phillips’ Mills Community Organization, located at 2619 River Road in New Hope, is gearing up for their annual Photographic Exhibit. Submissions for the gallery will be accepted up until Feb. 28.…
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Bucks County Artist Draws on Her Experiences in Caregiving for Recent Gallery
A Bucks County artist used her time in the caregiving and healthcare scenes to influence her art, which is now on display in Philadelphia. Naveed Ahsan wrote about the local artist for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ginny Ferrante Perry was sent to Doylestown Hospital eight years ago to address a serious medical emergency. While staying there…
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Mural of Washington Crossing the Delaware, Located Near Bucks County, Undergoing Restorations
A piece of art depicting one of Bucks County’s most important historical events has been unearthed, and it is now being restored. Vashti Harris wrote about the piece for nj.com. The mural, titled ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware‘, remained in a basement for 50 years until it was located in 2021 in New Jersey. Historian Pat…
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New Hope Art Center Receives Funds from Local Grant Program for New Exhibit
A Bucks County art center recently received financial backing from a local group in order to organize an important exhibit. The New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts will be showcasing the work of Morgan Colt through a grant from The Bucks Couty Tourism Grant Program. “We are very grateful to Bucks County Tourism Grant…
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Art Director of Philadelphia Gallery Turns Drawings Found Forgotten in Antique Shop into Next Big Thing
Claire Iltis, associate director at Philadelphia’s Fleisher/Ollman Gallery, turned drawings she found forgotten in an antique shop into the next big thing, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Iltis stumbled onto the drawings that looked like other-worldly collages in dusty storage bins in upstate New York. Since then, the art labeled with a Dorothy…
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New Hope Arts Association Looking for the Best Local Photographs to Display in Their Unique Location
An art association in Bucks County is currently looking for the best of the best photos to put on display in the near future. The Phillips’ Mills Community Organization, located at 2619 River Road in New Hope, is gearing up for their annual Photographic Exhibit. Submissions for the gallery will be accepted from Feb. 1…
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Penn State Abington Hosts Work of Phila. Artist-Author Gerard Brown in ‘Know Your Enemy’ Exhibition
Penn State Abington is hosting “Know the Enemy,” a solo exhibition by Philadelphia artist and educator Gerard Brown. The display runs through Mar. 3 in the Woodland Building art gallery. Passages of Writing Brown is an educator and artist who paints passages of writing that fascinate and confuse him, using codes, ciphers, and laborious techniques…
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Bucks County Elementary School Receives $10,000 Grant for Art Classes, Experiences for Young Students
A nonprofit run by a Bucks County theater has awarded a local school with a large grant, which will be used to support an important art program. BRT Education, a nonprofit affiliated with the Bristol Riverside Theater, has announced a $10,000 grant that will go to a local school to support their art program. “We’re…
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