Michael Frank, "Peaceful Easy Feeling," photographic art, View Website | | 30 DAYS OF INSPIRATION CONTINUES! | | |
Throughout April, our 30 Days of Inspiration project continues on Facebook and Instagram (@bucksarts.org) in honor of National Poetry Month. Discover a new poem each day matched with a new artwork each day for a double dose of word and image exploring what sustains, connects, revives us, and more. Be sure to share, like, and support these poets and fine artists!
| | Megan Lawlor, "Denim 'n Lace, Russian Sage," oil, View Website | | |
UP NEXT:
FIRST THURSDAY
MAY 1, 7:00-8:30 PM
May 1, First Thursdays Salon at Freeman Hall 7:00pm.
Join us for this always extraordinary evening with poets and artists whose work is paired in this year’s 30 Days of Inspiration project! Joseph Chelius, Jennifer Finch, Elizabeth Esris, Andrea Wallace, Mary Jo Jerome, Andrea Tucker, Vicki Schwartz, and Tyree Dworak will read and show their work and engage with us is a relaxed discussion of the intersections of word and image. Don’t miss!
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Garden Glories-- A New Exhibition Opportunity at BCCC! On view April 24 - 28, BCCC Zlock Performing Arts Center Lobby
In conjunction with the 17th Annual Tyler Formal Gardens Tour & Landscape Lecture with John Vick on Saturday, April 26 in the Zlock, all artists are invited to exhibit 1 or 2 framed artworks with gardening and landscape as the central subjects in the pop up exhibition Garden Glories. Tickets for the Landscape Lecture with John Vick are available from this link.
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- Drop off: April 22, 12 - 6 pm, Zlock Lobby
- Pick up: April 29, 12 - 6 pm, Zlock Lobby
- All work must be framed and ready to hang with wire (no sawtooth hangers)
- All 2D media accepted
- Frame dimensions may not exceed 22" high and 18" wide
- Artists may exhibit 1 or 2 works
- All works must be for sale
- 25% of proceeds benefit BCCC student scholarships
- Staff of BCCC reserve the right to refuse artworks that do not fit the garden and landscape theme
- No jury, no entrance fee
- Participating artists will complete a liability waiver at drop off
- Artworks will be on view in the Zlock Performing Arts Center Lobby April 24 - April 28
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While not required, artists are encouraged to confirm their participation prior to drop off by emailing gallery@bucks.edu to assist with preparation
Questions? email Exhibitions Associate, Clifford Eberly at gallery@bucks.edu.
| | Ernest Koch, "Hydrangea Haven," photographic print | | |
EXHIBITION OPENS APRIL 26
Artists have submitted their amazing work for the exhibition. The exhibition committee is working diligently to prepare for intake, hanging and the opening.
Important Dates
- Art drop-off for the in-person show is Monday, April 21, from 3pm to 6pm at Freeman Hall, 181 E. Court St. in Doylestown.
- The show opens on April 26 at 10am and is open Saturday and Sunday the first weekend from 10am to 6pm as part of the Bucks Arts District Tour. The next two weekends’ hours are 11am to 4pm.
- An open house will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 3 to 5pm with prizes awarded at 3:30.
- The online gallery will be available through May 11.
- The show ends on Mother’s Day, May 11 with something special for the moms that stop by that day.
- Pick up of unsold art will be on May 12 from 3pm to 7pm.
Juror Matt DeProspero will make his selections on April 23 for the following prizes: 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, 3 honorable mentions, the inaugural Watercolor Award - in honor of Hannah Elsas Miller and the Materese Roche Memorial Award.
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2024 1st place winner:
Denise Marshall, "Connections," photographic weaving
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Throughout the show, visitors will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite piece and the People’s Choice Award will be given at the close of the show.
Our generous sponsors for this year’s awards are Phoenix Art Supplies & Framing, Graphic Imaging, Silverman Gallery, Rutherford’s Camera Shop, Penn Community Bank, Peter Miller & Mark Ansley and ArtWRKD. Sponsors for the reception include McCaffrey’s, Wegmans and Penn Community Bank. DRS Imaging and Print is sponsoring exhibition signage. Support from our sponsors is an integral component of our event, we thank them!
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS
We are delighted to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors!
Bruce Berlin, a photographer, Bill Hemmig, a writer, and Martha Sperling, a painter, bring to the A&C dynamism, organization, and a deep, thoughtful commitment to the arts. We are thrilled to have them on our team. Please make them welcome and thank them for helping guide the A&C forward.
We still have room for a few more board members as we grow. Please consider offering your time and skills to help us support the arts in our region.
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Marlene Book, "Delft Vase and Mini Tulips," oil, View Website | | |
We are happy to announce new leadership at the A&C, headed by President Louise Levy, Vice-President Clifford Eberly, and Secretary Julie Standig. Charlene Cerasa continues as Treasurer.
We are deeply grateful to board members Charlene Cerasa and Clifford Eberly, who served as our transitional leadership team, for guiding the A&C through the past 18 months. Please thank them all for stepping up to help the A&C continue to change and grow!
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Maggie Leiby, "Springtime at Woughaby Farm," oil, View Website | | |
EVENTS AT BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
All events are free and open to the public. Attendees of The ArtShow Cocktails with the Curator Walk Through event must be 21 years of age.
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Hicks Art Center Courtyard Gate Reception I April 17, 12:30 PM, Hicks Art Center
Recent retirees Karl Carter and John Mathews were awarded a Cultural Incentive Grant from the Cultural Affairs Committee in 2024 to enhance the Hicks courtyard entrance on the Newtown campus. Originally, there was a wooden gate at the stone entrance of the courtyard, however, Karl and John collaborated to create a new gate by using glass rondelles and steel construction. The new gate has steel hardware hinges for the gate to hang and swing in both directions, allowing easy access to the courtyard. The steel gate is welded, cleaned, and painted with many coats of Rustoleum so the finish will be resilient for many years. The glass rondelles are protected with the Bucks County Community College school colors of blue and white.
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The gate continues in the tradition of other artistic enhancements in and around Hicks, such as the permanent exterior sculptures, stained glass windows, interior painting and sculpture and the Hicks architecture.
Karl and John will return to campus to celebrate their creative collaboration with a reception at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Refreshments will be served.
Please join us to see the new gate and talk with Karl and John about their creative expressive work! Refreshments will be served.
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John Mathews(left) and Karl Carter(right) stand next to their steel and glass gate collaboration. | | |
60th Annual Bucks Student Art Exhibition I Hicks Art Center, April 26 - May 6. Reception, Awards and Open Studios May 4, 1 - 4 pm.
A showcase of the best work made by students in the Arts and Communication Department including ceramics, dance, digital media, drawing, film, fine woodworking, glass, graphic design, jewelry, music, painting, printmaking, photography, 2D design, 3D design, video, and web design.
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Arts Scholarship and Award Ceremony I 2 p.m.
Student Art and Craft Sale I 1 – 4 p.m., 3-D Courtyard (weather permitting) or 3-D Arts 001
Open Studios I 1 – 4 p.m., Hicks Art Center
Fine Woodworking, Room 130; Jewelry, Room 111; Photography, Rooms 118 & 120; Printmaking, Room 106; Sculpture, Foundry, 3-D Building.
Wood Turning Demonstration I 1 – 2 p.m., Hicks Art Center, Room 130
Bob Crowe skillfully demonstrates the art of turning on the lathes in the woodshop.
Bronze Pour Demonstration I 3 p.m., 3-D Arts Building, Metal Foundry
Jon Burns guides a team of artists through the process of casting bronze sculpture.
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Bucks Filmfest
Zlock Performing Arts Center,
May 7, 2 pm
The festival showcases a selection of works in narrative, documentary, experimental and animation created by the School of Arts and Communication students of Cinema/Video, Photography, and Multimedia in fall 2024 and spring 2025 terms.
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The ArtShow Cocktails with Curator Walk Through I May 16, 4 pm, Exhibition Opening Reception, 5 pm. Hicks Art Center
Guest curator Craig Stover brings a selection of Philadelphia based artists working in diverse medias whom he has interviewed on his weekly ArtShow podcast to Bucks County. This is the first occasion that artworks by artists whom Craig has interviewed will be exhibited together in person.
At 4 pm we will embark on a tour of The ArtShow featuring 37 Artists with Curator, Craig Stover, and Exhibitions Associate, Clifford Eberly.
RSVP to gallery@bucks.edu required for The ArtShow Cocktails with Curator Walk Through. The opening reception will follow at 5 pm.
The ArtShow exhibition will be on view through July 19th. A closing reception will take place on July 17 from 5 - 8 pm. Save the date!
Checkout the ArtShow podcast on YouTube here.
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SOMETHING IN THE ARTS FOR EVERYONE!
Art, Music, Literature, and Discussion
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30 Days of Inspiration I A poem-a-day matched with an artwork-a-day for every day in April, in celebration of National Poetry Month and hosted by A&C I A&C social media daily through the month of April
Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition I Phillips Mill Community Association I 2619 River Road I New Hope, PA I March 30- April 18, 2025 I Sundays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1-5pm; Fridays &Saturdays, 1-8pm
A & C Spring Exhibition 2025 I 181 East Court Street I Doylestown, PA I Exhibition Dates: weekends April 26, 27, 10-6pm, May 3-4 & May 10-11, 11am-4pm I Opening Reception & Awards Presentation: April 26, 3-5pm
51st Annual Photography Contest: Bristol Photographers Club I Reception will be held at Silver Lake Nature Center Saturday, May 3, 6-8 pm I 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
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Deborah Eater, "Conversation," found paper on paper, View Website | | |
Wayne Art Center Regional Juried Spring Open Exhibition I Davenport Gallery I Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery I Radnor Township Lobby Gallery I March 30 - April 26, 2025
Art of the State Juried Exhibition I The State Museum of Pennsylvania I 300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA I Sunday June 8 - September 14, 2025
52nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show I Historic Yellow Springs, Lincoln Building I 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA I April 26 - May 11, 2025 10-4pm daily I Opening Gala April 25, 2025 6-9 pm
Tikkun Olam: Healing Our World I Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art: Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N Broad St., enter at 1339 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA I March 31-May 15, 2025, 8:30am- 5 pm I Reception with the artists April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm
Hicks Art Center Courtyard Gate Reception I Hicks Art Center, Bucks County Community College I Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Garden Glories: Free Exhibition Opportunity I BCCC Zlock Performing Arts Center Lobby I On view April 24-April 28, 2025 I In conjunction with the 17th Annual Tyler Formal Gardens Tour and Landscape Lecture with John Vick on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in the Zlock Performing Arts Center I Bucks County Community College I 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
60th Annual Bucks Student Art Exhibition I Hicks Art Center, Bucks County Community College I April 26- May 6. Awards and Open Studios May 4, 1-4pm.
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Bucks Filmfest I Bucks County Community College I Zlock Performing Arts Center I May 7, 2pm.
The ArtShow Cocktails with the Curator Walk Through I Bucks County Community College I Hicks Art Center I 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA I May 16, 4pm. Exhibition Opening Reception will follow at 5pm I RSVP to gallery@bucks.edu required for the ArtShow Cocktails with Curator Walk Through. ArtShow exhibition will be on view through July 19, 2025.
First Thursdays I Featuring poets and artists whose work is paired in this year’s 30 Days of Inspiration project I Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA I May 1, 2025 7-8:30pm
A Doll’s House I ActorsNET Presents a Second Wave Take on Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” I The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Ave I Morrisville, PA I May 2- May 18, 2025 at 2pm
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Jennifer Gorman-Strawbridge, "Springtime on the Towpath," oil,
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Help us carry out our mission to foster, strengthen, and promote Bucks County’s diverse arts and cultural community, build arts alliances, and enhance the Bucks County arts experience.
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