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“Pop-Up! Illustrations in 3-D” at the Brandywine River Museum; “Ronaldus Shamask: Form, Fashion, Reflection" and "Double Portrait: Paula Scher and Seymour Chwast, Graphic Designers" at the Philadelphia Museum of Arts.
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“Sketch,” 1995. Ronaldus Shamask, American (born
Netherlands, 1945). Magic mark-er pens on paper, 24 x 19 inches
(61 x 48.3 cm). Courtesy of Shamask LLC. Photo courtesy of
Philadelphia Museum of Art. Now on view at Philadelphia Museum of Art in the exhibition “Ronaldus
Shamask: Form, Function, Reflection.”
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By Adam Crugnale
Pop-up books are one of life’s early thrills as a child — a
mechanical world of paper that ignites the imagina-tion. Books, especially the ones with pictures and the stories they told, were one thing, but a book that could actually spring to life before your eyes? The Brandywine River Museum’s upcoming exhibit, “Pop-Up! Illustra-tions in 3-D” showcases various examples of these explosive, eye-catching books.
Pop-up artwork has a history that reaches back to the 13th century. The idea began with more heavy sub-jects; the serious scientific and religious texts of the day were designed with hid-den gears that would shift and fold and fold again as the page was turned.
Though the viewers would not see the underly-ing paper-machinery that caused the motions, they would be treated to pages in motion before their eyes. It wasn’t until the mid to late 19th century, however, that
pop-up books as we have come to know them came into existence.
“Literacy, greater wealth and a modern sense of childhood spread after the Industrial Revolution,” explains Christine Podmaniczky, Brandywine’s associate curator, in an accompany-ing essay, “Pop-Up!”
“Inspired by innovative pop-up books constructed in Czechoslova-kia, American Waldo Hunt began to pro-duce similar designs in the 1960s,” con-tinues Podmaniczky. “His books sparked a renewed interest in pop-ups that has continued to the present day.”
The books featured in the “Pop-Up!” exhibit snap, crackle and pop. They pull from a stew of sources that includes the old English nursery rhyme “Jack Be Nimble,” wildlife such as lions and leopards that
crawl and slink to life as the page unfolds, and the early 18th century French fairy tale “Puss in Boots.”
Some of the pieces in the exhibit are older, such as turn-of-the-century Ameri-can publications and others from the 1930s through the
’60s, each decade embodied via top-notch paper crafts-manship. A few have even been designed to stand, with each page displayed out-ward, forming a castle-like structure with 3-D images from the story acting as its walls.
There are different kinds of pop-up books: pop-outs, pull-downs, pull-tabs and more. Generally speaking, the term “movable book” applies to all of them. When the author has completed his
An Eye-Popping Time at the BrandywineState of theArt
If You Go
“Pop-Up!:Illustrations in 3-D”
will be on view at the Brandywine
River Museum, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road,
Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Nov. 23 – Jan. 6.
Hours daily:9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General admission, $12; seniors, $8; students &children under 6, $6.
Info: 610-388-2700 orwww.brandywinemuseum.
org.
Pop-up “Puss in Boots”
(overall view).
Pop-ups — lion tip and top.
Please see “Pop-Ups!” on a3
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story and has an idea of how he would like the illustra-tions to run, he then collabo-rates with a paper engineer to design and employ the intricate, tiny mechanisms that fold and twist in time, a sort of origami dance the pages do with one another that other books may lack.
Contemporary engineers showcased in the exhibit include David Carter, Chuck Fischer, Bruce Foster, Mat-thew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda.
“The genre has attracted such artists/illustrators as Edward Gorey, Maurice Sendak and Tomei de-Paola,” says Podmaniczky, who are notable for “The Gashlycrumb Tinies,” “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Strega Nora,” respectively. Movable artwork featured by all of these artists and many more will be on display during the exhibit, and the museum invites booklovers young
and old alike to take part in enjoying these illustrated treasures.
“Viewers will marvel at the scope of subject matter and the complex sophistica-tion of modern pop-ups,” says Podmaniczky. The exhibit will be on display beginning Nov. 23 and will run through Jan. 6. Admis-sion is $12, senior citizens are $8 and students are $6, as are children 6 and under. The exhibit is part of a “Brandywine Christmas,” an event during which the museum celebrates the holi-days with glittering decora-tions and an O-gauge model railroad.
The exhibit pulls the bulk of its exhibit from the collection of Ann Staples, a renowned collector and authority of pop-up books. Staples is also the founder of the Movable Book Society, a 400-member group dedicated to promot-ing these peerless paper creations and the folks who mastermind them.
Popping up at the Brandywine
“Pop-Ups!”, from A2
On this page are two more pop-ups from the new exhibition at the Brandywine River Museum.
Wednesday, January 30 – Sunday, February 3
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Thurs., Jan. 31 • 6:00 p.m.* | “Sculpting with Light”with Harold Ross (Lancaster County). Photography techniqueusing still life. $40 fee includes casual light supper.
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*Advance reservation required for Artists’ Demonstrations,call 484-321-2544 or email [email protected].
For general information, call 484-321-2534.
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By Diane M. Fiske
Visits to the Philadel-phia Zoo by children from 2 to 13 will be
enhanced by a special 2.3-acre area devoted to their learning starting in April of next year.
Located in the former pachyderm house designed in 1945 by legendary French-American architect Paul Cret, the Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo & Education Center is being modernized and made into the setting of an environ-mental lesson for its young guests. The change will offer a combination of adap-tive reuse of the building’s appearance and Leadership in Energy and Environmen-tal Design certification.
Environmental issues will be an important lesson, as architect David Ade of SMP Architects, which designed the renovations to the build-ing, and Nina Bisbee, vice president of planning at the zoo, said last month, the Children’s Zoo will teach the children about issues such as the importance of water conservation, recy-cling and other environmen-tal necessities.
Ade and Bisbee were speaking at an annual Phila-delphia chapter of Ameri-can Institute of Architects seminar called Design on the Delaware that presents architectural developments and ideas each year.
The children’s zoo build-ing will be LEED-certified and include a number of “green” features — green
roofs, rainwater harvesting cisterns and geothermal heating and cooling.
Inside, the building probably will not resemble the place where elephants were housed, aszoo officials decided that the small space did not offer humane condi-tions. It was completed rebuilt on the inside, leaving the exterior to continue resembling a European farm building. Among the renovations, the floor was replaced with new concrete, windows were changed and storm drains were installed.
The geothermal envelope of the building and the inte-rior are new and are suited to the smaller animals that will inhabit the space. In addition, about one-third the size of the 17,000-square-foot building will be added.
Four entrance/exits were added to the space as well as a rest room building and a storage building. Skylights that were appropriate for elephants had to be modi-fied for the new animals.
The renovated elephant house inhabitants will include small, rare animals and domestic ones of all varieties. There will be tiny goats that climb walls and chickens that do what chick-ens do, but most important-ly, the area will be available for children to see and learn. It will be available on a year-round basis and not be weather-dependent.
The zoo’s current chil-dren’s zoo animals — goats, sheep, ducks and backyard bugs — will be joined by colorful butterflies, bud-gies and tropical fish, all
connecting to a conservation message. The animals will include rare breed goats, sheep and chickens.
As a new addition to the program, children will be engaged in animal care: grooming, feeding and learning how to improve animals’ lives.
“Importantly, the children will also get to see small and young animals that will be more accessible than the large animals in the other areas of the zoo,” Bisbee said.
The main building of the Children’s Zoo is located on the main thoroughfare of the zoo near the exit, so it will be easy to find.
Every detail that will allow the children to learn about environmental concerns was considered,
including water bottles.“We have installed foun-
tains where visitors can fill up their water bottles rather than using plastic bottles of water that have to be disposed of,” Ade said.
No more will small chil-dren have to be led through the zoo looking for animals that are awake and easy for them to see. The zoo is proud of being designed to offer animals a life as close as possible to their native habitat, a habitat where the animals are not necessarily on display all the time.
— Feedback from readers will be welcomed. Diane Fiske may be con-tacted at [email protected].
will offer enhanced environmental features
New Children’s Zoo
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Deadline for entry is January 19, 2013.
January 25-February 16
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a great cultural re-source. For practi-cal purposes, it is a multiple aesthetic
showcase, simultaneously featur-ing specialized exhibitions and permanent holdings from many different parts of the world and assorted areas of the visual arts.
When you walk through the entry doors of either the landmark
structure on Fairmount or the Perelman Building, across the Parkway at 26th Street, you set foot into the equivalent of several distinctive art museums rolled into one. This makes it possible to enjoy a wide variety of exception-al sights during a single visit.
For example, at this time, you can examine a fascinating solo show of unique clothing concepts and an interesting duo-installation of creative graphic designs and
illustration. A good title for these several simultaneous offerings might be “One Plus One Equals Three.”
The exhibition of exceptional fashion ideas and costuming for the stage presents selections by the Dutch-American couturier Ronaldus Shamask. It was orga-nized by Dilys Blum of the mu-seum staff and is due to remain on view in the Perelman Building through March 10, 2013.
The two graphics exhibi-tions, put together by Katherine Bloom Hiesinger, the museum’s curator of design, are also in-stalled in the Perelman Building. They will close to the public on April 14, 2013.
Shamask, who was born in Amsterdam, has a flare for mak-ing the most of unusual fabric silhouettes. His combination “Evening Jacket and Skirt” of 1998 has been updated into a new 2012 version. Consisting of a top in black cotton pique and
black rubber tulle over a white buckram and peach synthetic lamé bottom, the total garment is an exceptionally striking sight to behold.
His “Hakama Evening Coverall” of 1979 has also been reworked into a 2012 version. It features an outer layer in black and red silk taffeta counterpointed by a top-to-toe, full-length yellow bow tie, running down the front. The overall concept vibrates with youthful daring and an audacious spirit of playful well-being.
Shamask’s clothes would not have been right for a gilded age. Instead, they feel appropriate for use in
the modern period. In their own special way, they display a spirit of cool resaerve. This is also true of the theatrical costumes by Shamask that are included in the show.
Lively three-dimen-sional forms, his designs are bright examples of artistic minimalism. With an abbreviated touch of grace, they project an incisive presence, one partial to figures on the slender side rather than stout.
In the field of contemporary graphic design and illustration, one encounters two categories of performer. The first is made up of a few exceptionally creative visionaries. The second consists of many
reasonably competent individu-als who are otherwise uninspired hacks.
To show examples of the level achieved by the former group, the art museum is exhibiting superior examples by two widely admired individuals — Paula Scher and Seymour Chwast.
However, before discuss-ing their accomplishments, it may be helpful to explain that contemporary graphic design-ers and illustrators are the artists who generate ideas for all sorts of silent visual communication forms. They include typographi-cal copy and pictorial subject matter for the sake of attracting attention and promoting sales and also for implementing all manner of information programs. In ev-eryday practice, this means they are responsible for potentially reaching mass audiences with
everything from highway safety signs to pages and pages of printed matter.
Paula Scher has earned many prizes for her novel ap-proach to record album cov-ers, theatrical posters and an assortment of other products in print from such mercantile and cultural organizations as Coca-Cola, Citigroup and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Seymour
Chwast was one of the founders of the well-regarded, business-ori-ented art service called Pushpin Studios. In that role, he introduced a distinctive contem-porary approach to the practice of commercial illustration. Throughout
a long-standing career in publish-ing and promotion, he has served such firms as Mobil Oil, Sony, Forbes and Columbia Records.
His outlook on his work has been expressed succinctly in the statement, “The client’s message must be presented in the clear-est and most accessible manner possible.”
Both Chwast and Scher (who are married to each other) feel their work in graphic form is a significant approach to serious personal art expression. Their re-ceipt of many sincerely respected awards from various organized bodies in their field suggests their view is also supported by many of their professional associates.
Above: “Baseball,” 1987. Seymour Chwast, American, b. 1931. Lithograph on paper, 37 x 25 inches. Left: “Best of Jazz,” 1979. Paula Scher, American, b. 1948. Offset lithograph, poster, 26 x 35 inches. For CBS Records.
“Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk,” 1996. Paula Scher, American, b. 1948.Offset Lithograph, poster, 24 x 36 inches. For the Public Theater, New York. Photograph by Carol Rosegg.
“End Bad Breath,” 1967. Seymour Chwast, American, b. 1931. Poster, offset lithograph, 37 x 24 inches.
One Plus One Equals Three: Staged design and graphic lightning
“Hakama Evening Overall,” 1979, version 2012. Designed by Ronaldus Shamask, American (born Netherlands), born 1945. Black, yellow and red silk taffeta. Length: 58 inches (147.3 cm). Courtesy of Shamask LLC. Photo: Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Right: “Evening Jacket and
Skirt,” 1998, version 2012.
Designed by Ronaldus Shamask,
American (born Netherlands),
born 1945. Black cotton pique, black
rubber tulle over white synthetic
buckram, peach synthetic lamé, Top Length: 37
inches (94 cm). Skirt Length: 46
inches (116.8 cm). Courtesy of
Shamask LLC. Photo:
Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If You Go
“Ronaldus Shamask: Form, Fashion,
Reflection” is on view
at the PhiladelphiaMuseum of Art’s
Joan Spain Gallery,Perelman Building,2600 The Parkway,
Philadelphia, PA 19130,through March 10, 2013,
and“Double Portrait:Paula Scher andSeymour Chwast,
Graphic Designers”is on view
in the Colab Gallery, Perelman Building,
through April 14, 2013.Info: 215-763-8100 or
www.philamuseum.org.
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.…ATLANTIC COUNTY….. RICHARD STOCKTON COL. OF NJ 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway, NJ p: 609-652-4214 www.stockton.edu/artgallery Exhibit info: T BA/BFA Exhibition featuring photography and visual communications Nov. 28 – Dec. 9
Reception: Sunday, Dec. 2, 1-3pm
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CFA/SNJ Theme Exhibit - "Family Traditions & Memories" December 3 -21, 2012
Exhibit Reception: Thursday, December
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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: Centennial Juried Exhibition. On view through Jan. 13, 2013. In November 2011, the Delaware Art Museum began celebrating 100 years of supporting the visual arts in its community through its collection, exhibitions, and programs. To commemorate the Museum’s past annual exhibitions of painting and crafts—combined to form the Biennial in 1989—a juried Centennial will be on view from October 2012 through January 2013. The exhibition features a variety of media—drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation—and includes artists living either within the State of Delaware or within 100 miles of the Museum. Guest-juried by John B. Ravenal.
Centennial Juried Exhibition Artist Talks: Saturday, December 1 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Free with Museum admission. Join Curator Margaret Winslow and Centennial Juried Exhibition artists Delainey Barclay, Dan Schimmel, and Sabina Tichindeleanu as they explore Everyday Objects as a theme.
"So Beautifully Illustrated" – Katharine Richardson Wireman and the Art of Illustration On view through Jan. 6, 2013. Katharine Richardson Wireman (1878 – 1966) began her career in 1900 as an illustrator of articles and stories for adults and children, advertisements, fashion features and magazine covers. Especially known for over sixty covers for several popular magazines, Wireman ably adapted her versatile style to a variety of subjects through the mid-twentieth century.
12x12 On view through Jan. 6, 2013: Created in celebration of the Museum’s Centennial, 12 x 12 showcases the work of 81 young artists living in Delaware. This group exhibition engaged local schools, organizations, community centers, and education networks. Young artists (ages
13 – 18) were invited to submit one two-dimensional work of art no larger than 12 inches in height and width.
The Aesthetic Moment: The Art of Still
Life On view through Jan. 6, 2013: This
11-artist Outlooks exhibition features over
40 still-life paintings diverse in color and
texture. The artists’ proportions and
perspectives vary widely, and the still-life
shapes range from densely clustered to
sparsely arranged. Paul DuSold is the
Guest Curator for this exhibition, which is
part of the Museum’s Outlooks Exhibition
Series.
For more information call 302.571.9590 or 866.232.3714 (Toll free) visit www.delart.org.
CUMBERLAND CO.U CLAY COLLEGE CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO, Cumberland Co College 108 High Street, Millville, NJ 08332 phone: 856-765-0988 [email protected] www.cccnj.edu/claycollege/ Exhibit: Hope Rovelto
Reception: Dec. 21, 6-9 pm
Classes:
Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2-4 pm
Third Friday: Dec. 21: 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: T Through December 31, 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 pâte de verre. The exhibit shows the work of all four artists.
Through December 31, 2012 in the Museum of American Glass: Celebrating 50 Years: American Studio Glass. This exhibit provides a comprehensive history and understanding of the American Studio Glass Movement. Works selected from the permanent collection of the Museum of American Glass represent the founders of the movement and the subsequent generations of artists that brought esteem to the field.
Through mid December 2012 in the Museum of American Glass. The Artistry of Rick Ayotte: From The Gordon Park Collection. Over 100 paperweights and paperweight related objects on display.
Through December 24, 2012 in the Gallery of Fine Craft. All Gifts Great and Small. Everything is this holiday themed show will range from $1.50 to $150.00. These handcrafted gift ideas are designed to help you complete your Holiday Gift List without breaking your budget. Fun and unique gift ideas will include metal ornaments, garden art, wooden instruments and brightly colored ceramics.
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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: Annual Student Art Exhibit - Featuring Ceramics, Computer Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Original Drawings, Paintings, Photographs, Sculpture and Video. Show runs through Jan. 18, 2013
Opening Reception, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012; 11:30am – 1:30pm
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www.lbifoundation.org Exhibit info: LBIF's Annual Juried Small Works Exhibition -Exhibition Dates: Through December 19, 2012 The LBIF encourages both emerging artists as well as those with established reputations to participate in the annual Small Works Exhibition. The purpose of the exhibition is to showcase small works that reflect personal vision. Looking for a holiday gift? This is the perfect show!
Juror: Jeff Guido, Artistic Director at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, PA.
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READING PUBLIC MUSEUM - 500 Museum Rd., Reading, PA p: 610-371-5850 fx: 610-375-5632 Tues - Sat 11am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm
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Exhibits: Through Dec. 31, 2012 – Toothpick World – This impressive collection of scaled, world-famous buildings and towers are made by hand and entirely out of toothpicks and glue! Stan Munro, architect of the exhibit, first ventured into the realm of toothpicks during an elementary school art class and was hooked ever since. Now through Jan. 13, 2013 – Animals in Art – Drawn from The Museum's impressive collection of works on paper, this exhibition examines etchings, engravings, lithographs and watercolors, which depict animals. Now through Jan. 13, 2013 – Animals in Glass by Taylor Backes – Works by glass artist Will Dexter of Taylor Backes Studio in Boyertown, Pa. include a gathering of birds, turtles, fish and other sea creatures made of glass, creating a dynamic luminous environment.
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December 2012 Listings
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Hrs: Open Daily - 11am-7pm.
www.goggleworks.org email: [email protected]
Cohen Gallery Mindscapes: Robb Kramer Exhibition: through January 6, 2013 Cohen Gallery First Friday, December 7: Gallery Talk with Robb Kramer: 5pm Meet the Artist Reception: 5:30 – 7:30pm Performance by Cory Heller & Craig Burkey from Neo Trio Now living in San Francisco, Robb Kramer’s artwork is collected nationwide. In 2010, he co-founded “Mythaus” (myth-house), with fashion designer Paloma Soledad (named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the Top 8 Costume Designers turned Fashion Headliners of 2012), featuring couture silk dresses and shawls inspired by his paintings and hand dyed by the artist. Kramer returns to Reading after nearly two decades with a comprehensive exhibit including a selection of Mythaus fashion that will be on display along with the paintings that inspired them. Schmidt Gallery Small Works Show Exhibition: December 1 - 28, 2012 | Schmidt Gallery Opening Reception: First Friday, December 7, 5:30-7:30pm It's good to be small. Here at GoggleWorks that is for the Small Works Show. One might ask, “Why would anyone want to attend a show where everything is minimal in stature?” It is an opportunity to view works of art displaying great detail and precision from our own GoggleWorks juried studio artists and staff. For an art collector, this is an opportunity to find that perfect piece of affordable artwork one has been looking for to fit the tiniest of spaces in your home. Small works also make great holiday gifts! Third Floor Vault Gallery One Million Bones Exhibition: Through December 31, 2012 | Third Floor Vault Gallery One Million Bones is a large scale social arts practice that uses hands on art making and education to raise awareness of ongoing genocides and mass atrocities, particularly those in Sudan, Burma and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their mission is to increase global awareness of these atrocities while raising the critical funds needed to provide humanitarian aid to the displaced and marginalized victims. The bones on display have been made by groups in Southeastern Pennsylvania and will join more made from across the country in 2013 in Washington, D.C.
VIST Financial Gallery The Willson History Project
…BUCKS COUNTY ….....
DOYLESTOWN ART LEAGUE
www.doylestownartleague.com p: 215-348-2166 fx: 215-2301799
Membership: 215-997-9573 Classes: 215-257-7190
The December meeting will be the “Seasonal Celebration" held at the
James Lorah Home. Dinner served at 6:30pm
Doors open for setting up at 5:30pm
Cost for the Covered Dish Dinner- just bring a favorite casserole or covered
dish.appetizer, dessert, or vegetable of your choice.
Friendship abounds. (dont forget your place setting) Entertainment surprise.
JAMES A. MICHENER ART
MUSEUM
138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA p: 215-340-9800 Hrs: Tues-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. 12-5pm
www.michenerartmuseum.org
Exhibit info:
Creative Hand, Discerning Heart: Story, Symbol, Self through Dec 30, 2012 The first if a two-part exhibition presents the artist as seeker, storyteller, observer, and dreamer. Most of these artists begin and end with themselves as principle reference point, and their work becomes an exploration both of self as self, and self in relation to or affected by the “outside” world. Rachel Bliss, Diane Burko, Syd Carpenter, Susan Fenton, Catherine Jansen, Kate Javens, Celia Reisman, Peter Rose, Jack Thompson, Robert Winokur. Paton | Smith| Della Penna-
Fernberger Galleries;.
Commonwealth Gallery Parting Gifts: Artists honor Bruce Katsiff, Director/CEO, 1989-2012 Exhibit through Dec 9, 2012
Fred Beans Gallery Making Magic: Beauty in Word and Image, through March 31, 2013
Pfundt Gallery Suspended Harmonies: Fiber Art by Ted Hallman, through March 3, 2013
…CHESTER COUNTY... . BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM-
U.S. Rte. 1 & Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA p: 610-388-2700 Hrs: Daily 9:30am-
4:30pm www.brndywinemuseum.org
Exhibit info: A Brandywine Christmas
Through January 6, 2013
The museum celebrates the season with fabulous holiday displays including an extensive O-gauge model railroad, and thousands of whimsical “critter” ornaments on holiday trees. Featured exhibition is Pop-Up! Illustration in 3-D. (Note: The
museum is closed Christmas Day. The museum will remain open until 6 p.m. December 26-30.)
CHESTER CO. ART ASSOCIATION-
100 North Bradford Ave. West Chester PA p: 610-696-5600 fx: 610-918-1327 Hrs: Tues-Sat 9:30am-4pm Free www.chestercountyarts.org Note the schedule of exhibitions on our website.
West Chester: On view through December21, 2012, EXITS, a group show and Darcie Goldberg's EXITS / Photographs. Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 9:30am - 4pm / Free
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Exton Square Studio: Holiday Show, Featuring Various Local Artists in all media Gallery/Shop Holiday Hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10am - 6pm Sundays, noon-5pm 610/524-1925
PHOENIX VILLAGE ART CENTER –
207 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA p: 610-983-9430 fx: 610-983-9431: www.phoenixvillageartcenter.org and www.upstairsstudioartists.com
Exhibit Info: Phoenix Village Art Center is hosting our Ninth Annual Directors Invitational Fine Art and Crafts Exhibit this month. There will be over 30 artists represented—a great place for a special handmade holiday gift. The opening is First Friday December 7th from 6 to 9 and the exhibit runs through Dec. 31st. Firebird clay-bird workshops start Fri. Nov. 23 and the Festival is Sat. Dec. 8th. See our website for workshop details and Holiday hours.
.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
Classes Winter Adult Classes – Register for classes or workshops online at www.communityartscenter.org or call the office for more info. at 610-566-1713.
Special Events Best Holiday Sale Ever, December 1 – 8 Saturday and Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tri-State Jazz Society Concert, December 16, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CAC Board Meeting, December 20, 7 p.m.
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 [email protected] www.darlingtonarts.org
Exhibit info: Art Sisters Group Paintings The women’s art collective presents a group exhibition of contemporary paintings, both abstract and representational, utilizing a variety of media. The opening reception is Sunday, Dec 2 from 2-4pm. Meet the artists while enjoying complimentary wine and snacks. The free exhibit runs through January 4.
Angela Sheik, Electro-Acoustic Coffee House Concert; Fri Dec 7, 7:30pm Angela Sheik blends the soulful, feminine vibe of Billie Holiday with a fresh and innovative spirit, bridging the gap between a traditional singer/songwriter and an electronic innovator. $15 general admission; bring your friends, a picnic and a beverage of your choice (corkscrew, coffee, tea & desserts provided).
Marketing Your Artwork Workshop; Thursday, Dec 13, 6:30-8pm
...LANCASTER COUNTY. CHRISTIANE DAVID GALLERY
112 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 Phone: 717/293-0809
www.christianedavid.com
Exhibition: Exhibition: “Winter Wonderland”
Dec.7 – Dec. 31, 2012
Meet the Artist Reception:
First Friday Dec. 7th 6:00 – 9:00
It may be cold outside this December but it will be warm, colorful, and full of holiday spirit in Christiane David’s Gallery this December as she presents her show “Winter Wonderland”. David will be offering everything from snowy country scenes, to snowmen and charming winter cityscapes to beautiful holiday florals. Many of her paintings will be smaller pieces which are much sought after during this time of the year.
Christiane is also introducing a new line of home decor and office products featuring images of many of her most popular paintings. Mouse pads, iPhone and iPad covers, placemats, mugs, aprons and coasters become unique pieces of art and make the perfect gift for anyone.
The gallery hours during the month of December are Monday through Thursday 10:00 to 5:00 pm and Friday 10:00 to 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 to 4:00
LANCASTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION-
149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, PA 17579 p:717-687-7061 Hrs: Wed-Sun 1pm-5pm
www.lcaaonline.org All exhibits are Free, open to the public & handicapped accessible.
Exhibit information: Kauffman Gallery – Holiday Art & Craft Sale; framed and unframed original art. All work priced at $250 or less.
Steinmetz Gallery – Show by David Spencer; work in oils, acrylics and pastels
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN -
204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA p: 717-396-7833 Main Gallery Hrs. Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm; Saturdays during School year. Closed from December 21-January 2 (winter break).
Exhibit Info: “Faculty Biennial,” features works by artists who teach in PCA&D’s BFA program: Pam Barby, Jordan Baumgarten, Tom Bejgrowicz, Charles Beyl, Joshua Brilliant, Aaron Brooks, Maria Cummings-Miller, Bill Dussinger, Eric Fowler, Dorothy Frey, Brian Gunzenhauser, Christina Hess, Bob Hochgertel, David Johanson, Jason Jolda, Heidi Leitzke, Dan Lobdell, Bill Mammarella, Bob McLeod, David Moss, Tom Newmaster, Jay Noble, Tom Scullin, David Snyder, Jeremy Waak, Eric Weeks, Christine Welch, and Jonathan Yeager. Runs Dec.1 through Jan. 12.
Dec. 7: Opening reception for “Faculty Biennial,” 5 – 9 p.m. during Lancaster’s First Friday.
Details at pcad.edu/maingallery
…MAIN LINECOUNTYTY
THE GREAT FRAME UP-
302 West Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 p: 610-687-3060 fx: 610-995-2215 Hrs: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Wed. 10am-9pm, 1st Fridays 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm
www.mainlineframing.com
Exhibit Info: our First Friday Event Opening on December 7th, 2012. Reception – 5 – 8pm
www.mainlineframing.com
Our December First Friday Show will feature our annual Miniature Art and Gift Show. We will be showing acrylic and oil paintings, as well as watercolors. We are also featuring our American-made crafts, including Jewelry, Art Glass and Decorative Eggs. Some of the decorative eggs have lights in them and make great gifts. In addition, we have many hand-crafted leather boxs and frames made in Peru. The opening reception is from 5pm to 8pm on Friday December 7th, 2012 and will include refreshments and light fare. The artwork will be shown for the entire month of December. Come meet the artists, and enjoy some
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good conversation,while you pick up a few gifts for the holiday season!
LAWRENCE GALLERY – Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Ave, Rosemont PA p: 610-526-2967 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm;.
email: [email protected] www.rosemont.edu/news
Exhibit info:
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.
Holiday Fine Craft Sale at Main Line Art Center Nov. 30-Dec. 9 This highly-anticipated sale features an amazing assortment of one-of-a-kind fine crafts including handmade jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, fabric and more...all handcrafted by 50 professional artists from the region. You’ll find something for everyone on your shopping list, including the perfect necklace to wear to holiday parties this year. Art Center Members are invited to join us for special preview shopping on Thurs., Nov. 29, 5-8 pm. Admission to the sale and parking at the Art Center is free. The Holiday Fine Craft Sale opens daily at 10 am and closes at 8 pm Monday through Friday, at 5 pm on Saturday and at 4 pm on Sunday. All are welcome to attend the Bubbles & Baubles Shop and Sip on Wed., Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 pm to enjoy artist demos, a signature cocktail and more. For more information, visit www.mainlineart.org or call 610.525.0272.
Members’ Exhibition at Main Line Art Center December 14, 2012 - January 11, 2013 Reception: Fri., Dec. 14, 6-9 pm Join us for our annual exhibition that celebrates the diverse and vibrant work of Main Line Art Center’s talented Members. Current Members invited to exhibit one piece of work created within the last two years. Much of the work is for sale, making this an excellent opportunity to add to your own art collection or give the gift of art for the holidays. New Members welcome. For more information, visit www.mainlineart.org or call 610.525.0272. December Workshops Register online at www.mainlineart.org or call 610.525.0272 for more information. Beads in Clay Workshop: Sat., Dec. 8, 10 am-2 pm & Sun., Dec. 9, 10 am-12 pm Glass Paperweight and Ornament at East Falls Glassworks: Sun., Dec. 2, 1-4 pm Handmade Glass Beads: Sun., Dec. 2, 10 am-3 pm Handmade Holiday Cards: Wed., Dec. 5 & 12, 6:30-9:30 pm Holiday Gift Workshop: Create Your Own Silk Scarf: Sun., Dec. 2, 11 am-3 pm – scheduled in 15 min. slots
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-noon The Public is Welcome!
Exhibits: .Fireside Gallery - . EMMY LOU PACKARD. We are pleased to show much of the work of this noted artist who studied with Diego Rivera and was a close friend of Frieda Khalo. The prints will be for sale. (see pictures I have sent by separate email.)
The show will be in the Fireside Gallery through December 30th. 816 S. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA. www.mluc.org Hrs. are Mon thru Fri 9:00 to 4:30 and Sunday from 9:00 to 2:00. Call 484-341--8014 for information.
A social and political activist, as well as a noted California artist, Emmy Lou Packard was born in 1914 in California's Imperial Valley, not far from the Mexican border. When she was 14, living with her family in Mexico City, her mother took her to meet Diego Rivera, who was working on his Secretariat of Education frescoes. Diego encouraged her art work and became a mentor and friend. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 1936, a natural sciences major.
While at UC, she was editor of both the daily paper and literary magazine, as well as the first woman editor of the Pelican, the humor magazine. During her junior year, she married Burton Cairns, an architect, and they had a son, Donald. Burton died in a car crash in 1939. In 1940, Emmy Lou studied sculpture and fresco at the California School of Fine Arts. and became Rivera's chief assistant on the Pan-American Unity mural that he painted for the World's Fair at Treasure Island. The mural is now in the lobby of the San Francisco City College Theatre.
MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Family Life Center, 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 www.malvernretreat.com For General Info., call 484-321-2534.
Malvern Retreat House artshow2013 Painting • Photography • Sculpture • Ceramics • Jewelry • Glass Wednesday, January 30 to Sunday, February 3 Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free invitational art show and sale featuring original works by more than 100 professional artists. A portion of the sales will benefit Malvern Retreat House. No PA sales tax; 35% of all artwork sales are tax deductible. Special Events Feb. 1 • 5:00-8:00 p.m. | Friday Night Social Complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception
Artist Demonstrations* Featuring Three of the Area’s Premier Artists DEMONSTRATIONS MAKE GREAT GIFTS *Advance reservation required—see below for details Wed., Jan. 30 • 2:00 p.m.* | “Colorful and Contemporary, the Work of Lynnette Shelley” (Ambler). Mythology and folklore art influence. $20 fee with refreshments. Thurs., Jan. 31 • 6:00 p.m.* | “Sculpting with Light” with Harold Ross (Lancaster County). Photography technique using still life. $40 fee includes casual light supper. Sat., Feb. 2 • 10:00 a.m.* | “Decorating with Artwork” with Judi Larkin of Lark Interiors (Paoli). Solve the puzzle of placement and lighting. $15 includes breakfast treats. Malvern Retreat House Family Life Center 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 www.malvernretreat.com For General Information, call 484-321-2534. *For Artists’ Demonstrations; call 484-321-2544 or email [email protected].
ST JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY GALLERY
Merion Hall, Maguire Campus, 376 N. Latches Lane, Merion Station p: 610-660-1845 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm www.sju.edu/gallery
Exhibit Info: University Gallery at Merion Hall: "Wood Work"
Wood Sculptures by Rachel Rotenberg Thru December 10, 2012. Dec 11 – Jan 14 – closed for Winter Break.
SWEET MABEL FOLK ART –
41 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA p: 610-667-3041. Hrs: Tues-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun
noon-5pm www.sweetmabel.com Opening Reception, First Friday
December 7, 6-9pm: Art for Under $100
Small affordable works in a variety of media, all created by local artists.
Give the gift of art this season and help support a neighboring artist.
Join us for holiday cheer!
Saturday December 8, 1-4pm: The Narberth Dickens Festival
Travel back to 19th century London and enjoy a day with Scrooge and the gang.
Horse & carriage rides for the family, scavenger hunt for the kids and hot toddies for the adults!
WAYNE ART CENTER – 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne, PA p: 610-688-3553 f: 610-995-0478 [email protected], visit www.wayneart.org for full schedule of
events and pricing. Exhibitions: In our Davenport Gallery: Craft Forms 2012 Exhibition & Sale of International Juried Contemporary Fine Craft Juried by Cindi Strauss, Curator, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas Opening Preview Party, Friday, November 30, 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Please call for ticket information, 610-688-3553
Exhibition Open to the Public, December 1, 2012 – January 26, 2013 In our Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery: Body Language: Contemporary Art Jewelry Exhibition & Sale of Fine Contemporary Jewelry Curated by Suzanne Ramljak, Editor, Metalsmith magazine Opening Preview Party, Friday, November 30, 6:00 – 10:00 pm Please call for ticket information, 610-688-3553 Exhibition Open to the Public, December 1, 2012 – January 26, 2013 In our Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Outer Gallery: The Print Center of Philadelphia: Silkscreens, Etchings, Monoprints and Woodprints Exhibition Open to the Public, December 1, 2012 – January 26, 2013 In our Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Extended Outer Gallery: Mitch Lyons and Students Clay Prints Exhibition Open to the Public, December 1, 2012 – January 26, 2013 In our Vidinghoff Lobby Gallery: Kaseem Amoudi and Students Contemporary Paintings Exhibition Open to the Public, December 1, 2012 – January 26, 2013 In our Kitchen Gallery: Giovanni Casadei and Students Landscape Paintings Exhibition Open to the Public, December 1, 2012 – January 26, 2013 In our ESCS Gallery Shops: Gallery Shops: Open Monday – Saturday, 9:00 – 5:00 pm Gallery Shop offers hand-made ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, fiber, apparel, photographs and paintings by regional artists for purchase! See a wonderful selection for holiday gift-giving. Classes & Workshops: Ceramic Open Studio
Day: Mon/Thurs/Fri, 1:00 – 4:00 pm and Evening: Mon 6:30 – 9:30 pm Winter Classes Winter classes for adults and children begin January 14
th, 2013.
High School students are welcomed to join our adult classes. For full schedule, please see our website, www.wayneart.org. Adult Workshops The Portrait – Nuts and Bolts with Ellen Cooper Four Fridays: Nov. 16, 30 and Dec. 7 & 14. 10-3:00pm The focus of this workshop is to examine the nuts and bolts of painting the portrait in oil using a model. Learn how to mix color to create beautiful lively skin tones. Drawing experience recommended. For more information and registration go to www.wayneart.org. Creative Holiday Baking with Chef Kim Honig Wednesday, December 5
th, 6:00-
8:30PM If you think baking is the best part of the holiday seasons, then this class is for you! Join Chef Kim Honig in THE KITCHEN to learn new holiday favorites! $65/ per person For more information and registration go to www.wayneart.org. Children’s Workshops & Events Holiday Cookie Tin with Chef Chiwishi Saturday, December 1
st, 1:00-
3:00PM Adults and children ages 5 & up are invited to join Chef Chiwishi in the WAC kitchen to learn how to bake several holiday favorites, including: Butter Cookies, Lemon Zest Madeleine’s, Gingerbread, and Double Chocolate Pistachio…and more! Bring your favorite cookie tin to fill with these delicious recipes, and share with your holiday guests. $50/ one adult & one child $25/ each additional child For more information and registration go to www.wayneart.org. Gingerbread House Making with Jeffrey Miller Catering 2 Saturdays: December 8
th &
December 15th
. 1:00-3:00PM Adults and Children ages 4 & up are invited to this very special holiday workshop hosted by Jeffrey Miller Catering at the Wayne Art Center. Large, freshly baked gingerbread houses await your creative touch! Enjoy hot cocoa, warm Cider or tea along
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with festive Holiday music as you use home-made icing and a vast array of traditional holiday candies to decorate your gingerbread house. Each child receives a house and their own supply of candy to decorate. $75/ one adult and one child $50/ each additional child For more information and registration go to www.wayneart.org. Holiday Drop & Shop at the Wayne Art Center 2 Sundays: December 9
th & 16
th,
11:00AM-3:00PM Are you stressing out because you have tons of last minute Holiday Shopping to do? Well relax! Drop your child(ren) ages 5-10 at the Wayne Art Center on one of these two Sundays, and know that they will be happily busy playing fun holiday games, listening to holiday music & stories, and engaging in fun holiday arts & crafts. A lunch of Pizza and juice will be provided, but children may also bring a bagged lunch (no peanuts please!) $45/ one child $25/ sibling price For more information and registration go to www.wayneart.org. School’s Out Day Camp: Holiday Break Away Wednesday-Friday, December 26
th-28
th/ Full or ½ Day, 9:00-
3:30PM Though the weather outside may be frightful, the atmosphere inside the Wayne Art Center is sure to be delightful as you join us for a day filled with Holiday & winter themed workshops. Projects could include: patterned mugs to hold your favorite hot chocolate, a decorative candle holder, snowflake ornament, or a wintertime story picture book. Projects listed are examples and are dependent upon instructor. $40/ half-day (9:00-12:00 or 12:30-3:30) &75/ full-day (9:00-3:30) For more information and registration go to www.wayneart.org. Events: Craft Forms 2012 Preview Party, Friday, November 30, 6:00 – 10:00 pm Come meet the international Artists of Craft Forms 2012 and Body Language: Contemporary Art Jewelry. Festive Cocktails & Hor d’Oeuvres by 12
th Street Catering,
Wines by J.Lohr Vineyards and World Jazz by Siora. Please call for ticket information, 610-688-3553
Craft Lectures, December 1, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Craft Forms Juror’s Talk by Cindi Strauss and Meet the Craft Forms 2012 Artists Discussion (1:00 – 3:00 pm) Jewelry Curator Lecture by Suzanne Ramljak (3:00 – 4:00 pm) Craft Vendor Day, December 8, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Come and shop fine craft for the holidays while tasting cuisine from local restaurants and sampling wine from region vineyards. Parisian Patron Fundraiser Dinner, January 24, 6:30 – 10:00 pm Wayne Art Center presents a night of French Cuisine and recently painted landscapes of France by Wayne Art Center’s traveling artists. Dinner by Jeffrey Miller Catering including Hors D’Oeuvres and Five Course Dinner with Wine Pairings presented by their Sommelier. Thursday, January 24, 2013 6:30 – 10:00 pm $150 per person, call 610-688-3553 for tickets Music Lessons: Weekly private music lessons are available through the year. Our experienced teachers offer instruction in piano, guitar, traditional violin, double bass, cello, flute and viola. For more information, please contact the Wayne Art Center.
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY – Connelly Center, 2nd Flr., 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova p: 610-519-4612 fx: 610-519-6046. Open daily 9am-5pm. Call for weekend and extended hrs., or visit website: www.artgallery.villanova.edu Exhibit info: "Icon: The Way to the Kingdom." Thru- December 16, 2012 Hours: Weekdays, 9Am - 5 PM; Call for weekend and extended hours. See website for any lectures connected to this exhibit. .
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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
CHELTENHAM CENTER FOR THE ARTS 439 Ashbourne Rd. Cheltenham, 19027
Phone: 215.379.4660
www.cheltenhamarts.org
Prospectus available online for the Member’s Show December 1, 2012
Member’s Show January 11 – February 8, 2013
Opening and Annual Potluck Supper Friday, January 11, 2013 6:30-8:30pm
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON CENTER AT MILL GROVE 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon p: 610-666-5593; ext 101 Hrs: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm; Clsd Mon & major holidays http://pa.audubon.org/centers_mill_gove.html.
Exhibit Info: Explorers of the Sky, original
pastels by Christina Oddo, Thru Dec. 30th.
ORELAND ART CENTER –
New, convenient location at the Ambler
SAAC Center - new home! Ambler Center , 45 Forest Avenue Ambler, PA. Secure parking lot! Elevator! Beautiful facility Call for brochure. 215-653-0878
Visit us at our new location -- call or check our website for directions.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GUILD OF PROFESSIONAL
ARTISTS (MCGOPA)
JOIN MCGOPA: a gallery for artists to exhibit their work. We collectively support
each other in achieving our individual professional and artistic goals. As a group,
we provide opportunity for critiques, lectures, demonstrations and
communication among working artists, art lovers, art collectors, and our
communities.
Interested in joining? Send email to [email protected]. Meanwhile,
"LIKE" MCGOPA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcgopa for
exciting art happenings.
SPP Galleries The Inquirer Building; 800 Schuylkill River Road (Rt. 23), between
Rts. 202 & 320; West Conshohocken,PA 19428;
Tel: 610-803-3248; www.MCGOPA.org
MCGOPA is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Maria Solomon, President / Greg Hunt, Gallery Director / Lucretia Coleman,
Public Relations / For more info, visit www.MCGOPA.org
NORTH PENN ART ALLIANCE –
All meetings are at 521 W. Main Street, Lansdale www.northpennarts.org for a prospectus. All presentations and meetings are open to the public. Please visit us at www.northpennarts.org or call us at 215-393-9110.
The North Penn Arts Alliance will meet on December 5th for their annual Holiday Art Exchange. Those that attend are encouraged to bring a gift wrapped piece of original art as a gift. Also bring some holiday goodies to share. As we start the New Year, the North Penn Arts Alliance will again meet on January 2, 7:00 p.m. for: “You ink with a pen, I ink with a brush.”
An inking demonstration by Caroline Niesley & Dan Fione. Both North Penn Arts Alliance members will demonstrate techniques from their classes. Inking brings a pencil drawing into sharp focus and has been the traditional method used for comics, single panel editorial art and novels for generations. Cartoon Aficionados welcome. Join in the fun. Admission is FREE! This is a regular meeting of the North Penn Art Alliance. Come and see what the NPAA contributes to our community.
Celebrating our 70th
Year GNAL Welcomes New and
Experienced Artists to our Classes, Trips, Shows,
Workshops and Monthly Meetings
Fall Registration now open
Art Show and Reception
Beginner to advanced adult classes in watercolor, pastels, acrylic/oil and
printmaking.
Children’s Saturday classes available.
$55 members/$65 non-members For more information call 610-539-
3393 or visit gnal.org 800 W Germantown Pike, East
Norriton PA
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA p: 610-758-3615 www.luag.org
Exhibits: Zoellner main gallery
Thru Dec. 9: African Images of Barack Obama: Folk & popular images of America's 44 President
Thru Dec. 9: "UnCaged: Not Wanting to Say/Hear Anything About John Cage: Jeffrey W. Ludwig and Kristian Derek Ball. Zoellner Main Gallery
Thru Dec. 9: 4 Artist-Photographers: Lydia Panas, Daniel Paaschaus, Janice Lipzin, Vicki DaSilva. Zoellner lobby virtual gallery
Thru Dec. 9: Lehigh Valley Young Photographers Invitational, curated by Ricardo Viera. DuBois Gallery, Maginnes Hall
Thru Dec. 14: Keith Haring: Posters. Off-set lithography and silkscreen.
Gallery at Rauch Business Center
Thru Dec. 15: Bethlehem Palette Club, 65th Anniversary Juried Member Show. Mixed media. Siegel Gallery, Iacocca Hall, mountaintop campus.
Cont. thru summer 2013: That Was Then, This is Now: Selections from the LUAG Teaching Collection. Zoellner Arts Center, Lower Gallery
…PHILADELPHIA..
…CENTER CITY…. NTY…
PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION – The Community Art Gallery
1234 Market St., Suite 1800, Phila. PA p: 215-563-6417. Hrs: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm www.philafound.org Exhibit info: Teen Machines: An Exhibit Featuring Works By Fleisher Art Memorial and Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative, thru Jan 18, 2013.
Fleisher Art Memorial and Southeast
Philadelphia Collaborative (SEPC) are
proud to present this exhibit highlighting
the creative talents of teens in Southeast
Philadelphia. Fleisher and fellow SEPC
Network Agencies jointly address the
needs of youth and bring vibrant art
experiences directly to South Philly teens.
CHESTNUT HILL COUNTY
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 Exhibits: Saturday, December 1: Holiday House Tour, 2:00-6:00 p.m. Chestnut Hill's annual tradition offers community visitors an opportunity to see beautifully decorated Chestnut Hill homes. The tour closes at Woodmere Art Museum. Wine and light fare served. Saturday, December 8: Dickens’ Holiday Open House at Woodmere, 1:00- 4:00 p.m. Open to the public and free of charge. Visit exhibits, the annual
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gingerbread house and make Victorian cards from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Join holiday carolers from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wine and light fare served. Ongoing through December 16: Kids Care 19: Fairy Tales and Fables, Beautiful artworks made by hundreds of children from the Philadelphia region will be on view in this collaborative project of Woodmere Art Museum, WXPN’s Kids Corner, and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. All works will be wrapped and delivered to sick children as holiday gifts. Reception: Saturday, December 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Hosted by Kathy O’Connell, from WXPN’s Kids Corner. Fridays through December 21: Friday Night Jazz. 6:00pm-8:00pm. In December: Ain't Misbehavin': Music of Fats Waller feat. Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble (Dec 7); Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul feat Lisa Chesvous (Dec 14); Jazzy Good Cheer feat. Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble (Dec 21). Sundays through December 23 : Classic Sundays: Opera, Chamber, and Classical. 3:00pm-4:30pm. In December: Blending New and Old: The Meiravi Quartet lead by Peter Nocella (Dec 2); Two Greats: Gershwin and Rachmaninoff feat Marja Kaisla (Dec 9); Astral Artist Present the Jasper Quartet (Dec 16); The Opera Company of Philadelphia (Dec 23). Ongoing through January 1, 2013: The Holiday Shop. Open regular Museum hours. On-going through January 6, 2013: Generations: Louise Fishman, Gertrude Fisher-Fishman and Razel Kapustin. The exhibition explores the relationships between the art of Louise Fishman (b. 1939) and the work of both her mother Gertrude Fisher-Fishman (b. 1916) and her aunt Razel Kapustin (1908-1968). Key pieces by the three artists, each of whom is represented in Woodmere's collection, will be exhibited together, underscoring the pictorial, philosophical, and emotive relationships between three distinct artistic voices. On-going through January 6, 2013: Murray Dessner: A Retrospective. Ethereal and mesmerizing, rich in color, bold and dynamic, the paintings of Murray Dessner are recognized for their directness and beauty. This will be the first exhibition to survey the major achievements of Dessner's career. Ongoing : Selections from the Charles Knox Smith Collection.
…MANAYUNK COUNTY 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 10am-4pm
http://www.manayunkartcenter.org Admission is free –donations encouraged.
Exhibit info: “Polished Frost” will feature the abstract, fanciful and at times surreal artwork of local artists Nicholas Longenecker, Natalie Flor Negron and Alex Savitski, along with new work in various media and styles by members of the Manayunk-Roxborough Artists’ Co-Op. Exhibit runs through Dec. 30, 2012. Admission free.
OLD CITY …. . THE MUSE GALLERY – 52 N. 2nd Street, Phila., PA 19106 p: 215-627-5310 Hrs: Wed-Sun, noon-5pm www.musegalleryphiladelphia.com
During December 2012 Muse Gallery will feature a group exhibit by Muse Gallery members for its “35 Anniversary”- an exhibition of paintings and sculpture. Runs Dec. 5 thru July 30, 2012. Opening Reception: First Friday, December 6, 5-8 pm Artist’s Reception: December 9, 3-6 pm
THIRD STREET GALLERY – 58 N. 2nd Street p: 215-625-0933 Hrs: Wed-Sun, noon-5pm www.3rdstreetgallery.com
Exhibit info: December Exhibition
December 5 thru December 30, 2012
First Friday: Decenber 7, 5-9 pm
Artists' Reception: December 9, 2-5 pm
"Solo Show" - Influenced by abstract expressionism, Kathleen Shaver presents recent oil paintings.
"Paper Moon" - Oil and acrylic paintings by Rex Sexton.
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UNIVERSITY CITY ….. 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: Stefan Sagmeister The Happy Show
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(Artwork courtesy of the Artists Equity)
Artist – Sandi Lovitz
(Artwork provided by Artsbridge News)
Artist – Patrick Connors
(Artwork courtesy of Dalet Gallery)
Artist – Allen M. Hart
(Artwork courtesy of Phoenix Gallery)
Artist - Elise Ansel
Openings thatmatter
Friday, November 30
Wayne Art Center, 6 – 10pm, Wayne, PA
Sunday, December 2
Richard Stockton College, 1 – 3pm, Galloway, NJ
Christiane David Gallery, 6 – 9pm, Lancaster, PA
Thursday, December 6
Gloucester County College Art Gallery, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Sewell, NJ
Friday, December 7
Goggle Works, 5:30 – 7:30pm, Reading, PA
Blue Streak Gallery, 5 – 8pm, Wilmington, DE
Sweet Mabel Folk Art, 6 – 9pm, Narberth, PA
Phoenix Village Art Center, 6 – 9pm, Phoenixville, PA
Lancaster County Art Association, 5 – 9pm, Strasburg, PA
Third Street Gallery, 5 – 9pm, Philadelphia, PA
The Great Frame Up, 5 - 8pm, Wayne, PA
Monday, December 9
Muse Gallery, 3 - 6pm, Philadelphia, PA
Third Street Gallery, 2 – 5pm, Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, December 13
Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey, 7 – 9pm, Marlton,
NJ
Friday, December 14
Main Line Art Center, 6 – 9pm, Haverford, PA
Friday, December 21
Clay College Art Studio, Cumberland Co. College, 6 - 9pm,
Millville, NJ
