Art
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Andrew Wyeth Drawings Imaging His Own Funeral on Display for the First Time
A collection known as the Funeral Group drawings from Andrew Wyeth contemplating his own funeral, discovered by his son, are now on display at the Colby College Museum of Art in Maine, writes Bob Keys for Colby.edu. A family friend in Chadds Ford contacted Wyeth’s son, Jamie Wyeth, soon after Andrew Wyeth’s death in 2009…
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This Artist From Aston Is Known as the Sandcastle Lady
Nearly every day in late summer Lynn Hicks McKeown from Aston makes her way to the Lewes beach at the Market Street crossover, writes Ron MacArthur for the Cape Gazette. The 76-year-old is engaged in a labor of love that has given her the title of Sandcastle Lady. She builds a new sandcastle every time…
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“Scarecrows in the Village” To Return To Peddler’s Village. Find Out How You Can Participate in the Fun
The popular “Scarecrows in the Village” event will be returning to Peddler’s Village in September, kicking off the local Halloween season. From Sept. 5 to Halloween Day, the Lahaska village will see an army of scarecrows standing around the area. Each year, entrees become more and more creative with their spooky creations. From Disney characters…
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Doylestown Native Working on a Series About the Infamous Bucks County Gang
A Bucks County filmmaker is currently working on a series covering the exploits and history of the Doan Gang, a group of British spies who committed crimes throughout Bucks County during the Revolutionary War. Sarah Siock wrote about the upcoming film project for the Bucks County Courier Times. Mark McNutt, a filmmaker and Doylestown native,…
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N.C. Wyeth Washington Painting for Sale by College Amid Protest
A decision by Thomas Edison State University in New Jersey to sell the NC Wyeth’s famous painting of George Washington’s visit to Trenton in 1789 has generated protest from the Trenton Historical Society, writes Isaac Avilucea for The Trentonian. The painting was gifted to the university by Wells Fargo in 2019 on the condition they…
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WCU Announces Summer Camps, Programs for Youth of All Ages
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area students from ages 7-22. In all, more than 20 camps offer high-quality, low-cost programming to keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration can be found here. Programs are taught by expert faculty,…
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Gift of 200 Pieces of Artwork to Brandywine River Museum Adds to Wyeth Treasure
The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, already considered a showcase museum for the art of Andrew Wyeth, will now be gifted 200 more pieces of artwork by his family and friends, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The collection includes 40 works by Andrew Wyeth’s father, N.C. Wyeth. That makes the Brandywine museum…
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As Sponsor of Chester County Studio Tour, Citadel Credit Union Supports Artists Who Enhance the Region’s Vitality
Citadel Credit Union is proud to sponsor the 12th Chester County Studio Tour, as artists contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the area by presenting their artwork and sharing their studios with the public In the past 12 years, the Chester County Studio Tour has weathered the elements — and a pandemic —…
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Cheyney University Art Teacher Part of PAFA Women in Art Exhibit
A Cheyney University art teacher is one of the women artists featured in an exhibit “Women in motion: A hundred and fifty years of women’s artistic networks at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts” at PAFA, reports Priyanka Tewari for WHYY. The exhibit looks at how women artists, known and unknown, supported each other…
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O’Hara Grad, Ice Carver Robert LoFurno Takes 5th Place in Vermont Contest
Professional ice carver/chef Robert LoFurno of Concord Township, assisted by daughter Nicole and her boyfriend Mike Blundetto, recently took fifth place out of eight in the 21st annual Stowe Winter Carnival ice carving competition, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Each carver worked with two 300-pound blocks of ice. They carved their entries in…
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Golf Course Artist Robert A. Knight, formerly of Haverford, Died Nov. 22
Landscape artist Robert A. Knight, formerly of Haverford, whose work included lush golf courses and program covers for the Phillies, has died. He was 90, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Knight died Nov. 22 at Hershey’s retirement community in West Chester. Services were Dec. 4. He trained and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum…
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This Time of Year, Byer’s Choice Artisans May Be Busier Than Even Santa’s Elves
The only seasonal manufacturing site busier now than Byer’s Choice headquarters may well be a certain workshop at the North Pole. Hank Flynn, of FOX29 Philadelphia, reported how the hectic pace hasn’t eclipsed the Chalfont brand’s personal touch. Among the staff assembling the distinct figurines — called carolers and kindles — is Donna Chando, who…
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Join The Art Trust for a Friday Night Artists’ Reception and Thoughtfully Give This Holiday Season
The Art Trust was founded in June of 2006 and is a volunteer-based organization that supports and cultivates the exploration of a contemporary aesthetic for the benefit of artists and the community. They hold several events a year, thanks to the support and generosity of their corporate sponsor, Meridian Bank. In 2020 through proceeds of…
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Foundation for Delaware County Once Again a Sponsor for Delco Arts Week
The arts are reawakening in Delaware County. The third annual Delco Arts Week is approaching, virtually and in-person. The week of Saturday, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 9 has a full roster of activities, events, concerts, exhibits and more to experience. Delaware County will host more than 60 events—many that are free to the public—from…
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‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ at Tower Theater? ‘Not Too Bad ‘
It was a shaky opening for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby thanks to some early mis-communication about when and where it would open. But the show itself? Not too bad, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two timed tickets cost $99 for a Sept. 5 show. Inside,…
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2021 Montgomery County Studio Tour Features 28 Artists in 16 Studios
Art collectors, enthusiasts, and novices will have two full days in September to meet some of the best artists in their Montgomery County studios, observe the creative process, and purchase their distinctive creations at the Montgomery County Studio Tour. This year 28 artists in 16 studios will exhibit different mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography,…
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Skulls Bring Former Media Woman in Touch With Her True Art
Sue Moerder, who grew up in Media, always knew she was destined to be an artist. Today, the former tattoo artist and advertising designer has fulfilled her destiny, creating skull art, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s not sure where her first skull came from. “You work in Jersey and everybody hunts and…
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Brandywine Museum Exhibit Shows Different Side of Chadds Ford Artist
The Brandywine River Museum special exhibit on artist Ralston Crawford presents a different side of the artist than that seen in his well-known 1930s work, writes Thomas Hine for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crawford is famous for painting infrastructure devoid of people—soaring bridges, endless causeways, massive dams, huge grain elevaotrs. The paintings glorify engineering and advanced…
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