Art & Museums
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West Chester Medallic Artist Designs Commemorative Quarter Honoring ‘Queen of Salsa’
West Chester medallic artist Phebe Hemphill designed the commemorative quarter honoring the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hemphill crafted the portraits and landscapes on countless coins for the U.S. Mint. She has designed coins with images of activists Harriet Tubman, Alice Paul, Presidents Barack Obama and Calvin Coolidge,…
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Saving the Legacy of Upper Darby Artist, Author William Wharton
An effort is underway to preserve the history and works of artist and writer William Wharton, also known as Albert du Aime, a 1943 graduate of Upper Darby High School, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Du Aime died in 2008 at age 82. He left behind 3,000 late-impressionist oil paintings and, as author…
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Toughkenamon’s WGK Glass Art Will Host Annual Glass Art Pumpkin Festival This Weekend
Sandra Jahn was born in Germany, close to Lauscha, a traditional glassblowing town, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. 32 years ago, she started as self-employed glassblower in Germany before coming to the United States in 2015. Now, she works for WGK Glass Art in Toughkenamon. It was founded Jahn’s friend and fellow glassblower, Thomas von…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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Elusive John Singer Sargent Portrait Briefly Comes out of Hiding
A portrait by John Singer Sargent resurfaced recently before being tucked back away, reports Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The portrait from 1903 is of Philadelphia businessman Peter A.B. Widener and had been held in storage at the Art Museum for decades. The Museum recently relinquished the portrait to Widener’s estate, but they did…
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West Bradford Resident Among 57th Annual ‘Art of the State’ Exhibition Winners
State Museum of Pennsylvania Director Angelica Docog announced the winners of the Art of the State 2024 exhibition. Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that showcases the diverse work of Pennsylvania artists. Established in 1968, the exhibition at The State Museum of Pennsylvania highlights more than five decades of creative expression in the Commonwealth. Featuring works in…
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Coatesville Mosaic Artist Finds Peace in Her Artwork Amid Health Challenges
Ivy Egger, Coatesville mosaic artist and owner of Vine Designs, has found solace in her artwork, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. Almost all of her work is nature-inspired, with summer being her favorite season to pull inspiration from. Egger works primarily with mixed-media mosaic. “Art serves as an inspiration. As far as my illness, definitely.”…
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From Photoshop to Paintbrush: Downingtown’s Jill Pearson is a Mixed-Media Triumphant
As a professional illustrator with a fine arts degree from the University of the Arts, Jill Pearson worked as a freelance Photoshop artist, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Although her freelance work paid the bills, Pearson craved more. In 2021, she again found her love of painting, something she enjoyed in her youth.…
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Explore Chester County’s Vibrant Art Scene Through These Art Galleries
Art is one of the many things that unites humanity, and there are many art galleries around Chester County. Whether you’re an art buff, a museum stroller, or just like to enjoy beauty, check out these locations, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. With a refreshing concept and excellent curations of local artists, Colonna…
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Willow Grove Artist Brings Philly Sports Legends to Life
Willow Grove native Jordan Spector is living the dream as a full-time sports artist, collaborating with top athletes like Brandon Graham, Devonta Smith, and Bryce Harper, writes Santiago Oritz for Billy Penn. Passionate about both art and sports, Spector’s journey began at Temple University, where an injury redirected his focus from football to art. …
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This Weekend’s Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show to Benefit Historic Trappe
Celebrate the enduring spirit of American craftsmanship at the Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show, which brings together more than 40 of the country’s finest artisans working in traditional Americana and folk art. Meet the artisans and shop for handcrafted treasures, including fraktur, furniture, paintings, quilts, hooked rugs, pottery, baskets, woodcarvings, and more. With everything from fine…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Unveils New Youth Anti-Violence Mural Project in Fitler Square
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six youth anti-violence mural projects in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. This first mural was unveiled at the Markward Recreation Center in Fitler Square. It was designed by a group of 5 to 12-year-old children in an after school program under…
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Exhibition of Frank Stewart’s Photographs at Brandywine Museum of Art Centers Jazz Music, Black Life in America
An exhibition of Frank Stewart’s photographs at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford centers on jazz music and Black life in America, writes Randall Chase for ABC News. Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present is a career retrospective of Stewart’s decades of documenting Black life in America and…
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Local Couple Own Malvern Art Studio Where Messy Kids Are OK
A Delaware County couple is using their entrepreneurial skills to create places where children of all abilities can feel safe and express themselves, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, own A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern. “The art is accessible for everyone here,” Briddes said. Kids…
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New Boutique Hotel Opening in Kennett Square Puts Art at the Center of Their Experience
A new boutique hotel called Artelo is coming soon to Kennett Square and works to combine art and a luxury hotel experience, writes Natalie Jason for 6ABC. The 14-room hotel was a motel years ago and has since been remodeled to reopen soon, featuring bold and colorful art installations in each room. With the Artelo…
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Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing baseball cleats in high school. When the hobby became a business, Nxt Level Customs, in 2020 Stevens was a college student…
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Pottery Studio in Kennett Square Provides the Perfect Activity to De-Stress
Pottery is an ancient art that provides a great way to de-stress, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. Debby Wyatt is the owner of Centered Clay Studio in Kennett Square, a welcoming and inviting studio for beginners and experts alike. “Throwing pots or working with clay are proven methods of relaxation, especially the wheel,…
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Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit
Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Museum of Art is presenting In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone, writes staff for Chester County Press. The presentation will display more than 20 prints by this local artist and teacher. The show is on view now until Oct. 13. While Paone is known largely for his painting, he also had…
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