Art & Museums
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With Gallery Opening, Local Artist Creates Masterpieces from Places Right Under Our Noses
Local artist Fred Jackson has a unique perspective when it comes to his painting subjects. Instead of still-life fruits or rigid portraits, Jackson prefers to find his ideas in the alleyways of West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Most of his paintings are set in West Chester, where he and his…
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Newest Brandywine Museum of Art Exhibit Highlights Wyeth Family Dollhouses
The Brandywine Museum of Art’s latest exhibit highlights a unique collection of vintage dollhouses belonging to beloved artist Ann Wyeth McCoy, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. McCoy, sister to Andrew Wyeth and youngest daughter to famed illustrator N.C. Wyeth, transformed a nine-foot-tall tool shed into a modular set of dollhouses with her husband John McCoy.…
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Downingtown Artist Unveils Oil Painting Exhibit at West Chester Gallery
Church Street Gallery in West Chester is now home to a brand-new exhibit of oil paintings from Downingtown-based artist Adrian Martinez, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Martinez’s inspiration comes from a life well lived; he paints his emotions about the world around him. Oftentimes, you’ll find his painting grouped in threes. His…
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Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford Hosts First Solo Museum Exhibition by Baltimore Artist
Jerrell Gibbs, who once dreamed of playing in the NFL, shifted to art and has seen a swift ascent in his career, culminating in his first solo museum exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. A photograph of his wife and daughter inspired the direction of his career. “I looked at it and I…
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Young Rembrandts Program Fosters Confidence and Skills Through Drawing Lessons
Young Rembrandts of Chester County, recently named the Main Line Parent 2025 LOVE Award Winner for Best Art Classes, helps young students build confidence and skills through step-by-step art lessons, according to a staff report from the Main Line Parent. “What makes our program truly special is seeing the transformation in children who never thought…
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Wayne Art Center Cultivates Community Joy Through Education
The Wayne Art Center is one of many local centers creating community connections through fine art, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. Art classes serve as a popular way for residents of all ages to meet new people and gain a new skill. For patrons of the Wayne Art Center, this means choosing from…
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Lancaster Art Vault: A Vibrant Creative Hub Breathing More Life Into Downtown
Just steps from Lancaster’s Gallery Row and the convention center, a once-quiet corner at Orange and Queen Streets now pulses with creativity. The Lancaster Art Vault, a 15,000-square-foot gallery and artist studio collective located at 100 North Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, has rapidly become one of the city’s standout arts destinations…
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Malvern Artist Turns Philadelphia Sports Passion into Wearable, Custom Art
Malvern artist Callie Avellino is celebrating Philadelphia sports teams through her work, reports staff for Fox29 Philadelphia. Avellino creates stunning portraits using acrylic and watercolor, but that’s not all. “I love to paint on anything you can bring me,” she said. “I’ve had a myriad of objects presented to me, starting with a decanter.” While…
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Paoli Couple Restores Collection of Rarest Comic Books in Country
Emily and Matt Meyers, a Paoli couple recognized by comic book collectors, recently restored 200 of the nation’s rarest comic books, writes Nina Starner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair began restoring comic books in 2013, after Matt discovered comic restoration while selling his own collection. Last month, they worked on the True North Collection,…
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“Voices of Philly” is the Theme for October’s Mural Arts Month Celebration
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), in partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced the Mural Arts Month 2025 celebration this October, honoring the theme Voices of Philly. For more than four decades, Mural Arts has worked in partnership with communities throughout Philadelphia to create murals that tell the story of our citizens and neighbors, creating a visual biography of…
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Fall 2025 Gallery Walk in West Chester Honors Legacy of Artist Harry Dunn
The Fall 2025 Gallery Walk in West Chester will feature a special tribute to acclaimed local artist Harry Dunn on Friday, Oct. 3, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Held at Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery from 4 – 8 PM, the event marks the 35th annual Gallery Walk and commemorates 70 years of…
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Downingtown Artist Adrian Martinez Paints the Battle of Brandywine Hour by Hour
Downingtown artist Adrian Martinez is creating a powerful series of 12 oil paintings that depict each hour of the Battle of Brandywine, fought on Sept. 11, 1777, writes Kim Andrews for County Lines Magazine. A classically trained painter known for blending technical precision with emotional depth, Martinez collaborates with longtime friend and history enthusiast Mark…
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Philadelphia is Prime Destination This Fall for Arts
Philadelphia has emerged as the prime destination in the United States this fall for everything new, historic, and vibrant happening across the arts, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. Calder Gardens will open Sept. 21 at 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Named after Philadelphia native and acclaimed sculptor Alexander Calder, the site blends art, culture, environmental awareness,…
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Graffiti Pier’s Future Remains In Limbo More Than a Year After Improvement Plans Were Announced
The future of Graffiti Pier is no more clear now than it was a year ago when plans were announced to improve the Port Richmond pier, writes Steve Keeley for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Last year, it was announced that there would be a sale and transfer of the pier from Conrail to the Delaware River…
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Phoenixville’s Newest Small Business Brings Silliness and Art to Town
Silly Little Art Shop is bringing local artwork and specialty craft supplies to Phoenixville, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. The new small business on Main St. in downtown Phoenixville features supplies for paper crafts, fiber and textile arts, and fine art materials for drawing and painting. Silly Little also sells handmade artworks from embroidery…
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Brandywine Museum of Art Exhibition Showcases Vibrant Colors of Poison Ivy, Leaves, and Specimens
At the Brandywine Museum of Art, This Earthen Door exhibition by Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey brings the vibrant colors of the Waterloo Mills Preserve to life, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two artists first visited the preserve last summer and returned two more times to gather leaves and twigs from its…
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West Chester Horticulturist Fills His Retirement with Stunning Nature Photography
West Chester resident David Korbonits retired from a career in horticulture to revisit his original passions, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. Since retiring in 2018, Korbonits spends his time photographing the botanical gardens and nature preserves where he once worked as a horticulturist. He specifically photographs Stoneleigh, a public garden in Villanova owned by…
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West Philly Art Teacher Creates New WebComic Series Highlighting the History of MOVE
MOVE has a long and storied history in Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia art teacher Peter Coyle has created a new way to detail that history, writes Shae Lake for NBC10 Philadelphia. Coyle is the creator, author, and illustrator behind the new webcomic series, “MOVE vs the System.” The first comic strip launched on June 21,…
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