67th Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale, March 11 & 12
This year’s Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale — the 67th — promises to be the best ever. The event kicks off with a preview night on March 11, with the show taking place the next day, March 12. Gathered to work on the show are: Kara Hyman (co-chair), Shawn Dutkiewicz (Principal CFE), Maggie Niemkiewicz (co-chair), Lisa Albany (co-chair) Featured Artist Helena van Emmerik-Finn and Donating Artist...
New Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail celebrates local art and wine heritage
The new Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail officially kicked off this month. The Trail incorporates all Brandywine Valley wine-based businesses including wineries, vineyards and wine bars, and celebrates the art of wine and the artistic heritage of the beautiful Brandywine Region by providing artisanal themes every month during the year.
The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail brings attention to local artists,...
Wyeth speaks to Hickman residents
Victoria Wyeth visits with Hickman residents after her presentation at the West Chester facility recently.
WEST CHESTER — Victoria Wyeth recently visited The Hickman Friends Senior Community here in the borough, where she spoke to a packed house of residents and guests about her family’s rich legacy of art.
The Wyeth family has a deep and lasting connection to The Hickman: two Wyeth paintings...
Art Watch: Michael Stancato
A Quixotic approach to art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Michael Stancato was born in West Chester and graduated from the Tyler School of Art. He did graphics arts for local television station in Philadelphia and then moved to Los Angeles to continue doing graphic art for television and film. Fortunately for us, Michael moved back to West Chester and has been active in the local art scene ever...
Art Watch: Patsy Keller
Turning a passion for glass into an art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week, we are looking at the artwork of local fused glass artist Patsy Keller. Patsy’s attention to detail is evident in each piece she creates. Her pendants, often including dichroic glass or mica, are both beautiful and wearable. She also makes colorful eye-catching vases, plates and bowls that dazzle in the...
Chester County Studio Tour returns, May 18 & 19
Mitch Lyons, who works in a unique medium of his own creation: clay monoprints, is among the many new artists being feature in the 2013 Chester County Studio Tour.
Art is everywhere in Chester County, but it will be on display on a special behind-the-scenes tour of some of the top studios and artists in the county.
The two-day Chester County Studio Tour of 23 local studios and 53 artists takes place...
Brehm and Kelly showcased at 64th Chadds Ford Art Sale and Show
Over 70 artists featured March 15 & 16; New attractions include cartoonist John Gallagher, art tours, and children’s ‘Art Café’
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
Donating Artist, Madeleine Kelly (left) with her artwork “Standing Tall” and Featured artist Stephen Brehm with his painting “Touched By Spring” will showcase their artwork at the Chadds Ford...
Family Art Day, July 28
Features interactive activities for kids, families
KENNETT SQUARE – A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday July 28th, at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art Day.
The free event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, and offers many interactive activities for children. Creative activities include splatter paint, origami, watercolor, abstract painting, illuminated letters and masking...
Pocopson skateboarding star drawn to a new art
‘Bam’ Margera teams up with West Chester artist John Hannafin for exhibit
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
John Hannafin's 'Castle Bam' is just one result of a recent collaboration between the well-known local artist and Brandon 'Bam' Margera. Margera will be showing his own paintings this weekend at the Chester County Historical Society as...
Chadds Ford Art Sale features more than 70 artists
Show offers special book sale and signing, raffle items, and more
By Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Chadds Ford Art Sale and Show kicks off March 23 with a special preview and continues, March 24. Featured Artist, Paul Scarborough, with his painting, 322 Barn, along with Chadds Ford Art Show Co-Chairs Kathleen Vasko and Kristen Goodman.
CHADDS FORD — In a week’s time,...
