Art & Museums
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Main Line Murals: The Public Art Transforming Malvern, Berwyn, and Devon
Walk down the right street in Malvern, Berwyn, or Devon these days, and the walls have something to say, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Across the Main Line, public murals are reshaping the look and feel of downtown corridors, splashing Victorian history, Revolutionary War drama, and wildflower fantasies onto the sides of pizza…
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Young Rembrandts is Teaching Chester County Kids to Draw, and Building Skills That Last a Lifetime
Screen time is up, attention spans are short, and parents across Chester County are searching for something that truly sticks. Sports are often the first pick for after-school affairs, but not every child is wired for the soccer field or the basketball court. Some kids are builders, thinkers, makers. For those children, there is a pencil waiting. Young Rembrandts has been teaching children to…
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From Neshaminy High to the NHL: How a Langhorne Artist Became the Flyers’ Mask Maker
Every time goalie Dan Vladař stops a puck in the Flyers playoffs, he’s wearing a piece of art painted by a kid who grew up rooting for the Flyers in Langhorne, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That kid is Franny Drummond. He’s not on the roster or behind the bench. But his fingerprints…
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A Canvas of Community at Chester County’s Art Galleries
Chester County is home to hundreds of artists whose passion for creativity has produced work across all mediums, from acrylic paint and watercolors to sculptures and furniture masterpieces. Despite all the talent, it can be hard to get recognition. Some creators have their own personal studios, but there are also numerous art galleries to submit…
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A Norristown Native Is Building a Film Scene Right at Home
For aspiring filmmakers in Montgomery County, breaking into the industry can feel out of reach. One Norristown native is working to change that, according to The Reporter. Nate Reynolds launched the Black Lion Indie Film Festival to create opportunities for creatives closer to home. The festival returns for its third year, May 1 through 3…
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Brandywine Museum of Art Collaborates with Maine Museums to Highlight Overlooked Wyeth Designer
A collaboration between three museums will highlight the work of landscape designer Betsy James Wyeth in an upcoming exhibit series, writes Peter Van Allen for Mainebiz. Described as an influential but often overlooked member of the Wyeth family of artists, Betsy was married to Andrew Wyeth and the mother of Jamie Wyeth. A creative in…
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Healing Verse Germantown, Creative Philadelphia Set to Unveil New Poetry-Inspired Public Art Exhibition
Healing Verse Germantown — a poetry and public art program launched in 2024 to provide healing for community members impacted by gun violence — is set to unveil a new public art exhibition. In collaboration with Creative Philadelphia, the project will see the poems and works of 19 Germantown community members transformed into temporary public…
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West Chester Mural In Jeopardy After Building Changes Hands
A well-known mural overlooking Chestnut Street in West Chester may be removed after a new owner took over what used to be the Friends Association’s headquarters, writes Brooke Shultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Commissioned by the Friends Association, West Chester University student Noah Burns painted the colorful mural in 2022, and it quickly became recognizable…
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Historic Photos by Photojournalist Griff Davis on Display at Lincoln University Exhibit
Lincoln University is displaying a selection of 55,000 historic black-and-white photographs by international photojournalist and foreign service officer Griffith Davis, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before his death in 1993, Davis documented some of the most influential figures from the U.S. civil rights and African independence movements. His daughter, determined to keep his memory from fading,…
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Stained Glass Projects Bring Centuries-Old Artistry to the Brandywine Valley
Continuing an art form dating back thousands of years, Chester County artisans create stunning stained glass projects across a wide range industries, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt Magazine. Onlookers might recognize stained glass from religious portraits commonly found across church windows and walls. While architects continue to work the tradition into homes and buildings,…
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Glenmoore Pet Photographer Highlights Local Furry Friends with Upcoming Book
Photographer Stacey Sherman of Glenmoore‘s BarkHop Studio is seeking dog parents near and far for a special photography project, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. With BarkHop Studio, Sherman takes professional portraits of the area’s furry friends. Through puppy sessions, studio sessions, and legacy sessions for senior pups, she captures each unique pet…
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Art Gallery in Chester Springs Prepares for Second Solo Exhibition of 2026
A Chester Springs hidden gem, Longview Farm & Gallery is a private residence that moonlights as an art gallery, showcasing local talent through rotating bimonthly exhibitions. After renovating the original 19th century hay barn on the property, Longview is open to the public on Sundays from 12-3 PM and the first Saturday of each month.…
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Massive N.C. Wyeth Painting Finds New Home with Grandson Jamie Wyeth
A massive N.C. Wyeth painting is staying in the family thanks to a recent display by Jamie Wyeth, reports Tim Furlong for NBC10 Philadelphia. Jamie Wyeth, son of Andrew Wyeth, recently acquired a sixty-foot wide and nineteen-foot tall mural by his grandfather, famed painter N.C. Wyeth. The mural now hangs at a newly-constructed barn at…
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West Chester Native Designs Intricate Coin Art Celebrated Across the Country
The stunningly intricate coin artwork that Americans see and love each day is thanks to many Philly-area artists, including Chester County’s Phebe Hemphill, writes Asha Prihar for Spotlight PA. Hemphill, a West Chester native, has worked as a medallic artist for the United States Mint for twenty years. She designs and sculpts detailed pieces of…
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Stunning Outdoor Murals Grace Chester County Thanks to Main Line Mural Arts
A series of gorgeous murals can be seen throughout Chester County thanks to local nonprofit Main Line Mural Arts, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. The organization enlists a group of artists via application to create original murals throughout Easttown Township. Currently, nearly a dozen colorful murals can be seen in Berwyn and…
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West Chester Instructor Teaches Self-Expression Through Photography
Local photographer Mark Bergkvist is sharing his love for photo-taking with his impactful art classes, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Bergkvist owns The Photography Workshop, his photography school based in West Chester. With class offerings for all ages and skill levels, the studio encourages students to find their own unique perspective through…
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Malvern’s Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Highlights Disabled Artists with Yearly Exhibition
An annual art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital is highlighting the incredible talents of artists with physical and cognitive disabilities, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News. Art Ability, the Malvern hospital’s workshop and annual show, showcases stunning artwork by disabled artists. Artists can display and sell their artwork, with the pieces lining the hospital…
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Renowned Kennett Square Photographer and Filmmaker Dies at 76
Robert Caputo, a renowned photographer, writer, and filmmaker from Kennett Square, died on Dec. 18, 2025, at 76 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Caputo was fascinated by the natural world, animals, and people. He spent 35 years, until 2005, traveling internationally to take photographs and produce captivating stories for National…
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