Art
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New Milwaukee Art Museum Highlights Work of Eight Artists Who Met in Philadelphia
A new show at the Milwaukee Art Museum highlights the works of the early 20th-century artists known as “The Eight”, writes Lance Esplund for The Wall Street Journal. The eight artists who met while studying at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts or working as illustrators and cartoonists at Philadelphia newspapers and magazines portrayed the gritty…
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Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County Announce Local Artists as New Board Members
An art organization in Bucks County had announced several new members being added to their board, including local artists and experts. The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County, headquartered at 275 Swamp Road in Newtown, has announced five new board members who will serve on their Board of Directors. One of them is Clifford…
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West Chester-Born Painter Known As a Harlem Renaissance Icon
Although Horace Pippin spent most of his time in upstate New York, the West Chester-born painter has had quite a cultural impact in Chester County. One of his most notable admirers was Albert C. Barnes, the Barnes Collection founder, writes Stephan Nartey for Face2Face Africa. Pippin has 140 finished canvases of work in his…
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Famous Painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware Has Important Bucks County and German Roots
A famous painting’s history has an important connection to both Bucks County and Germany, and is now one of America’s best pieces of art. Gillian Brockell wrote about the painting for The Washington Post. “Washington Crossing the Delaware”, revealed to the public in 1851, depicts the famous crossing of the Delaware River by then-General George…
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This Bucks County Street Will Be Turning Into a Live Nativity Scene This Week
A Bucks County church is bringing Christmas to life with a special display on one of the area’s most popular roads. Staff writers for the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the occasion. The Doylestown Presbyterian Church, located at 127 East Court Street in Doylestown, is setting up at live Nativity scene on the town’s…
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Fallsington Library Receives $2,000 Grant for Popular Science, Art Program
A Bucks County library just received a prestigious grant so that they will be able to continue one of their most popular programs. The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has awarded a $2,000 matching grant to support Fallsington Library’s popular Science Meets Art program in 2023. The library’s signature monthly program features unique themes that appeal…
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Langhorne-Based Craft Ice Company Projecting Growth by Factor of 40 Next Year
A Bucks County company is bringing their luxury products to customers across the country, offering an icy creation for a fun time. Lisa Dukart wrote about the company for The Business Journals. Langhorne-based Lux Ice, a craft ice startup, is undergoing a rapid expansion and is expecting to grow by a factor of 40 next…
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Penn State Abington Hosts Renown Sand Mandala Artist Whose Fleeting Creation Was a Salve for Recent Losses
For five days in early Dec., international artist Venerable Losang Samten labored in Penn State Abington’s gallery to create a sand mandala, a colorful circle containing geometric configurations of Buddhist symbols. Using a series of tapered metal rods that he filled with colored sand, Samten meticulously laid out the work on a raised square table.…
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C&N Banked on Community Creativity for 2023 Calendar Images; Result Was an Artistic Windfall
The 2023 C&N calendar, whose stunning monthly images were taken by amateur photographers in the communities it serves, is now available at branches throughout the region. Submitting and Judging The competition launches in the spring, giving local shutterbugs the opportunity to submit for judging their best shots. The 12 best would serve as the highlighted…
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Local Art Program Produces the “Yardley Duck”, a Statue Designed with Paintings Depicting the Surrounding Area
A Bucks County art center recently oversaw the creation of a unique art piece, which pays homage to the local art and its natural beauty. AOY Art Center, located in Yardley, recently saw two artists affiliated with their organization craft the “Yardley Duck”, a large statue that is adorned with images of well-known locations in…
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This Photographer Snapped a Beautiful Picture of a Constellation in the Bucks County Night Sky
A Bucks County photographer recently caught one of the most beautiful pictures one the local night sky with some high-tech equipment. Spilios Asimakopoulos, a Bucks County resident, runs a social media page called “Stars Over Bucks”, where he posts high-resolution photos of stars, constellations, and other outer space phenomenon that cannot be see by the…
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Art Goes to School Returns to Classrooms in Central Bucks After Two Years Absence
A respected art program has returned to Bucks County schools after a long absence, bringing the arts back to young local students. Zack Boyd wrote about the artistic event for the Bucks County Courier Times. Art Goes to School’s Central Bucks County branch returned to local classrooms this fall after a two-year absence. Jenn Glatt,…
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This Bucks County School District was Recently Recognized as One of the Best in the Country
A school district in the Bucks County area is being recognized as one of the best in the whole country, a huge achievement for local education. Centennial School District was recently recognized as a 2023 Best School District by Niche, who rank school districts around the country for their quality of education, as well as…
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Holy Family University to Co-Host Speaker Series on American Historian’s Latest Book
Holy Family University will be hosting a speaking engagement with an author, whose book discusses the American Revolutionary War. The university, along with Glen Foerd on the Delaware, will co-host a Speaker Series event featuring historian Aaron Sullivan, author of The Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia, published by University of Pennsylvania Press, which the American Revolution…
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Author, Central Bucks East Grad Given Prestigious Literary Award for Her Latest Work
An author with Bucks County roots has recently been awarded a major literary award following the publication of her latest book. Violet Kupersmith, an author and former student at Central Bucks High School East in Doylestown, was recently awarded the Bard Fiction Prize for her latest novel, Build Your House Around My Body, published by…
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Yardley-Based Emo Rock Band Reunites for First Tour in Over a Decade
After ten years of inactivity, a big name in the emo scene is making their return, with the Bucks County natives gearing up for a tour. Noah Zucker wrote about the group for PhillyVoice. Algernon Cadwallader was formed by high school friends from Yardley back in 2005. After some successful singles, albums, and bring the…
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Bucks County Community College Names Doylestown Resident the 2022 Poet Laureate
A Doylestown native has been named by the 2022 Bucks County Poet Laureate by Bucks County Community College. Tom Mallouk of Doylestown has been named the 2022 Bucks County Poet Laureate. Mallouk, a psychotherapist, rose to the top of 60 entries in the 46th annual contest. Mallouk and his wife, Dr. Eileen Engle, raised their daughters…
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Peddler’s Village Begins to Prep for the Upcoming Christmas Season, Bringing Holiday Flare to Bucks County
As the Christmas season is fast approaching, Peddler’s Village is gearing up for one of their most memorable times of the year. Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA, will celebrate the holiday season this year with free displays and events, including a…
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