Art & Museums
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Photographer from Chester County Going for Gold in Bird Photography Contest
Tyler Smiley, who is from Chester County but now lives in Delaware, is a finalist in the Bird Photographer of the Year contest for his pictures, writes Karin Mallet for WFMZ 69 News. It was Smiley’s first time entering in the contest, but he’s loved taking photos and got into nature photography in 2017. There…
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Nexus Revealed: Brandywine Museum of Art Showcases Frank Stewart’s Visionary Work
This summer, the Brandywine Museum of Art invites you to step into the world of Frank Stewart with their latest exhibition, “Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present.” This showcase takes you through more than six decades of Stewart’s brilliant career, capturing a rich tapestry of global cultures and Black life. With a…
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Forbes: New Exhibition Showcases Never Before Displayed Abstract Works of Andrew Wyeth
Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, a new exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, showcases the Chadds Ford artist’s never before displayed abstract watercolors, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. The exhibition is on view through Sept. 8, 2024. The presentation is drawn from the Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection which contains almost 7,000…
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203 Pennsylvania Artists to Present Works at Chester County Studio Tour This Weekend
The area will be replete with art this weekend, as 203 artists gather to display their art during the Chester County Studio Tour, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Attendees can view paintings, prints, ceramics, sculptures, glass, and fiber for free during the tour, across 76 artists’ studios. The event takes place on…
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Brandywine Museum of Art’s New Jamie Wyeth Exhibition Offers Look Into Artist’s World of Horror and Beauty
The new Jamie Wyeth exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art provides viewers with a chance to peer into the Chadds Ford artist’s world of horror and beauty, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled is inspired by the eeriness the museum’s head curator Amanda Burdan finds in the themes of Wyeth’s…
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Artist Creates Wooden Eagles Stadium Replica for Kylie’s Retirement Gift to Jason
Jason Kelce’s retirement gift from his wife Kylie was not only unique, but planned for two years, writes Ingrid Vasquez for People. Kylie reported on Instagram that she commissioned Dana Theobald, a Georgia-based artist and woodworker, to create a wooden replica of Lincoln Financial Field, where 36-year-old Jason played 13 seasons as center for the…
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Chester County Woman Captures Environmental Photographs Around the World
Amie Potsic, a world-traveling photographer and mom from Chester County, has been taking pictures in different countries over the decades with a focus on environmentalism — and more specifically — deforestation, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Right after finishing her degree in photojournalism, Potsic set off to India and Israel to learn about their cultures…
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Tattoo Demographics Are Changing, and Local Tattoo Artists Welcome New Clients of All Ages, Genders
Tattooing has become a major industry with no signs of slowing down, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. According to Pew research, 32 percent of Americans have a tattoo, with 22 percent having more than one. The makeup of people getting tattoos is also changing. Today, more women have tattoos than men. The number…
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Chester County Studio Tour Returns in May with Over 200 Artists
The Chester County Studio Tour is returning in May for its fourteenth iteration bigger and better than ever, writes Stephi Wild for the Broadway World. The annual event that started with just 25 artists and 12 studios has grown into an amazing showcase with 202 artists in 76 studios. The festivities will take place on…
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The Master’s Baker in West Chester to Get New Mural Four Years in the Making
The Master’s Baker at 319 West Gay St. in West Chester will soon be getting a new mural on its east-facing wall — a project that has been four years in the making, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Muralist Erica Dehart has received a unanimous vote by the West Chester Borough Council…
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Here’s Where to Make Your Own Pottery in Kennett Square
Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or want to extend your skills, this pottery place in Kennett Square has you covered, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Centered Clay Studio provides its students and learners with classes, open sessions, and workshops where you can hone your craft. The building that houses the studio has…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise Lynch in NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture” will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection…
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‘James Wyeth: Unsettled’ Collection Debuts at the Brandywine Museum of Art
The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford will open a major exhibition by artist Jamie Wyeth, writes staff for Chester County Press. The exhibit, entitled Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled, is a collection of more than 50 works by the renowned artist that have been drawn from various museums and private collections. Unsettled is set to…
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Tour These Chester County Murals that Showcase Community, History, and Values
Chester County has a lively and vibrant art scene. The county has many stunning murals that have a rich history and charming character, writes staff for Chester County’s Brandywine Valley. The ‘Welcome to Phoenixville’ mural sits on the exterior wall of Marly’s BYO. The mural was inspired by a 1932 photo, showing the view of…
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‘20 Men Project’ Photo Exhibition Aims to Demolish Stereotypes in Chester County
The 20 Men Project photo series by Exton-based photographer Sandrien de Bruijn-Mesman aims to demolish stereotypes in Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The series of photos shows Chester County’s Black men in everyday settings, such as working in an office, spending time with family, or engaging in a hobby. The initiative…
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Phoenixville High School Grad Heads to Finals of Global Photography Competition
Tyler Smiley, a 2014 graduate of Phoenixville High School, is on his way to the final round of the global Bird Photographer of the Year competition, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Out of the 10 photos that Smiley submitted, two of them advanced to the final round. His images included birds from in…
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Downingtown Artist Adrian Martinez Working on Paintings Depicting Scenes from Battle of Brandywine
Downingtown artist Adrian Martinez, whose works can be found in many collections, including the White House, is currently working on twelve paintings depicting scenes from the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Martinez prefers to paint with oil because he can make do-overs or fix mistakes…
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Kuerner Hill in Chadds Ford Provided Inspiration to Artists Like Andrew Wyeth and Karl Kuerner
Kuerner Hill in Chadds Ford has provided inspiration for several renowned local artists over the years, including Karl Kuerner and Andrew Wyeth, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Wyeth painted over 1,000 paintings at the Kuerner Farm. Many of his sketches, oils, watercolors, and tempuras were prepared at the iconic Kuerner Hill. The…
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