Unlocking Your Artistic Voice: Crafting the Perfect Artist Statement
2024-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
A&C first thursdays
Unlocking Your Artistic Voice: Crafting the Perfect Artist Statement
An A&C Member Event
February 1 • 7 – 8pm on Zoom
Join us for our first Best Foot Forward Webinar of 2024 with Ashara Shapiro. Find out professional techniques to construct your Artist Statement. Seasoned artists and novices will learn takeaway tips to express your artistic vision with clarity and impact.
Key Takeaways:
• Learn the essential elements of a powerful artist statement.
• Understand how to articulate your unique vision and process.
• Gain insights into connecting with your audience through your written expression.
• Receive practical tips on refining and editing your artist statement.
Ashara Shapiro’s creative journey started in the world of performance art, as a Magna Cum Laude Graduate from Emerson College with a BFA in Acting and Theater Education. She spent years as a performer and arts educator but quickly expanded her passions to include creative writing and design. Ashara has an entrepreneurial spirit and has worked on several incredible design projects in Bucks County. Her newest venture is ArtWRKD, an art consortium that has recently opened in Newtown. It is an experiential space that houses a gallery, artists in residence and workshop space.
Register here: bit.ly/3vrZvXT
Register now to unleash the potential of your art and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Please bring a working artist statement to the Zoom. We will work on a few of your statements as a collective.

Black History Month Event: The One and Only Dick Gregory
2024-02-10 18:15 - 20:30 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
Black History Month Event: The One and Only Dick Gregory

Saturday, February 10, 2024
6:15 PM 8:45 PM

Join us for a Post Screening Q&A with Dr. Christian Gregory, eighth child of Dick and Lillian Gregory and the film editor and ACME Board Member Patrick Murphy.
The Essential Dick Gregory book (only 50 copies) will be available when you purchase with your ticket online. Annual Pass holders pay only $5 for the book.
The One and Only Dick Gregory gives its singular subject his due with a comprehensive retrospective and thoughtful commentary, highlighting how the comedy icon’s contributions extended far beyond the stage. Filmmaker Andre Gaines examines the remarkable life and career of stand-up comic, activist and pop culture icon Dick Gregory with a thoughtful film about a politically committed artist that doesn’t short the politics or the art, but instead examines how one fueled the other.
Dr. Gregory, who appears in the film, maintained a chiropractic practice in Washington for 25 years, caring for DC natives, leading entertainment figures, and friends in the movement including Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz, Dorothy Height, Cicely Tyson, and Stevie Wonder. When Dick Gregory decided to resume an active speaking and entertainment schedule, he became his father’s manager. Since his passing in 2017, Christian has managed his father’s estate and intellectual property, and has successfully guided the development of other projects on his father’s life, including the stage play TURN ME LOOSE.
Rated NR, 1h53m
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No River Twice - Interactive Poetry event
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
NEXT Reading:
February 13 via Zoom
7 pm-8:00 pm
No River Twice creates poetry performances where audiences and poets actively interact, poem by poem, to decide what’s next, co-creating a reading that is never the same twice. We don’t improvise poems, just everything else! Jump in with us for a poetry experience that surprises us all!
Go to www.norivertwice.org for links, updates and to join our mailing list!

SPECIAL EVENT: LOVE - Feel It On the Inside, Attract It On the Outside
2024-02-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
SPECIAL EVENT: LOVE – Feel It On the Inside, Attract It On the Outside
Sunday, February 18, 2024
3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Debra Troy is a registered and certified Advanced Clinical Hypnosis Counselor with over 30 years experience working closely to guide her clients into positive habits, thinking and emotional responses that empower a creative and dynamic life. Join us for her presentation:
“LOVE- Feel It On the Inside, Attract It On the Outside!”
A “Galentines” Event for Women to Raise Your Love Vibration!
All revenue of this event will be donated to the Acme Screening Room. Thank you, Debra!

Francisco Silva - This Looks Familiar
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-05-19 17:00 | David Scott Gallery, 253 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey
About the Artist:
Francisco Silva was born in Lima, Peru. When he was three his family immigrated to the United States settling in New Jersey where he was raised. Encouraged by his parents, he began drawing at an early age. While attending Parsons School of Design he studied composition, color and oil painting as well as graphic design. After graduating, he continued oil painting and exhibited in various group shows at that time.
Francisco started working as a graphic designer at an art magazine that took up much of his time and eventually stopped painting. His profession turned from graphic design, to web design, and finally to web development. January 2019 marked his return to painting after many years of absence. He began with landscapes inspired by his backpacking trips on the Appalachian Trail.
Currently, his work has grown to include themes portraying the struggles of the everyday person. His influences include Edward Hopper and the Social Realist painters of the 1920s and 1930s. The rich textiles of his Peruvian roots are reflected in his use of vibrant color and his brushwork is a combination of loose, painterly strokes and controlled detail.

SPECIAL EVENT: Dosed - The Trip of a Lifetime
2024-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
SPECIAL EVENT: Dosed – The Trip of a Lifetime
Saturday, March 2, 2024
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Join us for The Trip of a Lifetime Plus Discussion with Dr. Heidi Dalzell and Barbara Parrish, LCSW.
Please join Dr. Heidi Dalzell and Barbara Parrish, LCSW, of Lambertville–New Hope Integrative Therapy, and Pat Murphy, filmmaker and proponent of psychedelic medicines for a lively discussion. We’re here to answer your questions about the benefits and status of these medicines, including options currently available in Lambertville.
A loving mother is granted the legal right for medicinal use of magic mushrooms. She then embarks on a courageous journey of personal transformation and healing, exploring possible cures for cancer, like cannabis oil. After watching this engaging film, you are probably wondering how you may be able to experience the benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Rated NR, 1h29m.

First Thursdays: Salon Night
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
First Thursdays Salon Night
March 7
7-8:30 pm Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA
Five area writers read selections from their works of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction followed by a relaxed discussion and light refreshments in Freeman Hall.

MEET THE WRITERS:
LCW Allingham is a Philadelphia area author, artist, and editor. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and her piece, “Cellar Door” won second place in the 2023 Bucks County Short Fiction contest. She is the co-founder and executive editor of the indie press, Speculation Publications. Her horror novella Muse is coming out in April, 2024, and her debut historical novel, Lady, will both be out in September, 2024.
Bill Hemmig’s first short story collection, Americana: Stories was recently published by Read Furiously, which also published his novella, Brethren Hollow, and two of his stories in its Life in the Garden State anthologies. He has had stories published in The Madison Review, Philadelphia Stories, Pink Disco, BarBar, and Children, Churches and Daddies(cc&d), and he is a three-time finalist in the New Millennium Writing Awards.
Vasiliki Katsarou is a Greek and American poet, editor, independent curator, and sometime filmmaker. She is the author of three poetry collections, Memento Tsunami, Three Sea Stones, and the just published The Second Home. Her award-winning 35mm short film Fruitlands 1843 was screened at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and will be re-released in 2024.. Her new publishing venture is Solitude Hill Press.
Kevin Taylor is a poet, songwriter, and board game designer. he was 2nd runner up for the 2023 bucks county poet laureate contest, has an upcoming full-length album, and recently won #1 new solo designer in a contest on the largest board game site in the world. he lives in bucks county with a few stink bugs that overwinter with him.
Linda C. Wisniewski is a former librarian and journalist living in Doylestown, PA. She teaches memoir workshops and volunteers as a docent for Pearl S. Buck International. Linda’s work has been published in anthologies and literary magazines including The Sun, Manifest Station, The Sunlight Press and Hippocampus. She is the author of Off Kilter, a memoir and Where the Stork Flies, a time travel novel.

First Thursdays Salon Nights are presented by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County.
The honoraria are donated in support of poetry and creative writing by Mark Wisse and “The Lenel Education Fund.”

SPECIAL EVENT: The Taste of Things Plus Lobby Reception, Discussion and Dinner
2024-03-16 16:15 - 22:00 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
SPECIAL EVENT: The Taste of Things Plus Lobby Reception, Discussion and Dinner
Saturday, March 16, 2024
4:15 PM 10:00 PM
Join us for a Pre-screening Lobby Reception, followed by the film, The Taste of Things Plus Discussion with Gary Lee Kraut, editor of France Revisited web magazine.
Post-screening dinner option to join Gary at Anton’s at the Swan where you can discuss your upcoming France travel plans.
For our discussion, Gary will speak about food culture in France, both the cliché and the reality, and about his recent research into “bistro life” in Paris. He’ll whet our appetite for travel to France (and dinner at Anton’s) with stories about the owners, chefs and patrons of the dwindling yet living institution that is the old-fashion neighborhood bistro.
Pre-screening Lobby Reception 4:15-4:45pm
Film 4:45pm followed by Discussion.
Dinner at Antons at the Swan 8pm
About the Film:
As epicurean as French haute cuisine, The Taste of Things indulges our palates with an exquisite seven-course love story for the soul. Cook Eugenie and her boss Dodin grow fond of one another over 20 years, and their romance gives rise to dishes that impress even the world’s most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie’s reluctance to commit, he begins to cook for her.
Rated PG-13, 2h25m.

The Beats of Time - ArtWRKD
2024-03-21 10:00 - 2024-04-06 17:00 | ArtWRKD, 126 S State St,, Newtown, PA 18940, USA, PA, 18940, United States
In an immersive journey through the lens, we invite you to experience “A Beat of Time,” a captivating photography exhibit that delves into the intricacies of fleeting moments. Featuring local photographers Don Ross, JT Talese and Christopher H. Tenev, this exhibit promises to transport you through the heartbeats of history, emotion, and life itself.
Each photograph displayed is a testament to the power of a single moment. From the serene landscapes to the bustling streets, “A Beat of Time” encapsulates the essence of existence in its purest form. The exhibit challenges viewers to contemplate the significance of each moment, urging them to find beauty in the ordinary and meaning in the mundane.
“We often overlook the significance of the moments that shape our lives,” says Ashara Shapiro. “Through this exhibit, our patrons will see how each of these talented artists not only captures these moments but also celebrates their significance in our collective journey.”
Featuring the works of both emerging talents and seasoned veterans in photography, “A Beat of Time” offers a diverse array of perspectives and narratives. From candid portraits to breathtaking landscapes, each photograph tells a unique story, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences and perceptions of time.
As visitors journey through the exhibit, they will be met with a sense of nostalgia, wonder, and introspection. Whether it’s the evocative black-and-white compositions or the vibrant hues of a street scene, every photograph serves as a window into the past, present, and future.
Don’t miss your chance to experience “A Beat of Time” at ArtWRKDs Exhibition Space. The exhibit opens to the public on Thursday March 21st with a public reception from 6pm – 9pm and will run until April 6th. 128 South State Street, Historic Newtown Borough.
For more information, please contact Ashara Shapiro.

SPECIAL EVENT: Into the Weeds Plus Panel Discussion
2024-03-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
SPECIAL EVENT: Into the Weeds Plus Panel Discussion
Saturday, March 23, 2024
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Does the most widely used weed killer in the world cause cancer? Into the Weeds: Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company follows the story of groundskeeper Lee Johnson and his fight for justice against agrichemical giant Monsanto (now Bayer, which bought the company in 2018), the manufacturer of the weed killer, Roundup. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate — the active ingredient in Roundup — as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” A year later, Lee Johnson filed a lawsuit claiming that Ranger Pro, a commercial-grade variant of Roundup, was a substantial contributing factor in causing his Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Rated NR, 1h36m.
Watch Trailer
Join us for a post screening panel discussion with:
Carey Gillam: Carey Gillam is an award-winning, veteran investigative journalist with more than 30 years of experience covering US news, including 17 years as a senior correspondent with Reuters international news service (1998-2015). She is the author of “Whitewash – The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer and the Corruption of Science,” an expose of Monsanto’s corporate corruption of agriculture.
Dr. Don M. Huber: Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, has researched the ecology, epidemiology and control of soil-borne plant pathogens, nutrient-disease and pesticide-disease interactions, and the physiology of host-parasite relationships. Dr. Huber is author or co-author of over 300 scientific journal articles, Experiment Station Bulletins, book chapters and review articles; six books, and 84 special invited publications; and is an active scientific reviewer; speaker; consultant to academia, industry, and government; and an international research cooperator.
Joseph Heckman, PhD: who runs Neshanic Pastures LLC in Ringoes, NJ. He is a Rutgers University professor of Soil Science and teaches courses in Soil Fertility and Organic Agriculture. He writes The Soil Profile newsletter.
Mike Rassweiler is the co-owner operator of North Slope Farm, in West Amwell Twp, established in 1994, and first certified Organic in 1997. They have for almost thirty years provided organic farm products to our communities.
Mary Parr, L.Ac is a food as medicine activist, teaching and leading over 2,000 people in the last decade to connect to our planet through baking their own sourdough bread using organic local flour. She is a heart-centered light worker, Acupuncturist, speaker, and herbalist, and her work has been praised in the Los Angeles Times and by Slow Food Nation. She is the founder of Sourland Wellness and Sourland Bread in central NJ.

30 Days of Inspiration
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-04-30 23:30 | A&C Social Media & Website
30 Days of Inspiration begins April 1!
Watch our @bucksarts Facebook, Instagram pages and Arts & Cultural Council website for a new poem matched with a new artwork every day for the month of April! Please like and share the inspiration.
A huge thank you to everyone who offered their work to 30 Days 2024! So many wonderful poems and images were submitted that selection and matching were extremely difficult. We have established an art bank and hope to feature some of the work not selected for this project in newsletters and other posts in the future.

Admire a favorite writer’s or artist’s latest piece or discover something new.
Explore what inspires, strengthens, calms, or revives, and be uplifted by the connections you can make between images and the written word.

Special thanks to all of the poets and artists who reached out to the A&C to participate in this initiative.

First Thursdays : Submitting your Work to Journals & Magazines
2024-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Submitting Your Work to Journals and Magazines
with Bill Donahue and Robbin Farr
April 4 7-8pm on Zoom
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the how-to’s of submitting work for publication in journals and magazines. Whether you’re a published professional or just starting your creative journey, this session will offer guidance, insight, and tips to see you through the process of getting your work published! Led by editors from Neshaminy and River Heron Review.
To register: https://bit.ly/3v6zLQX
William J. Donahue is an editor, novelist, kitten foster, and vegetarian. He has been working as a fulltime writer and editor since the last days of a dying century, otherwise known as 1999. His novels include BURN BEAUTIFUL SOUL, CRAWL ON YOUR BELLY ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE, and ONLY MONSTERS REMAIN. He lives in a small but well-guarded fortress in Pennsylvania, somewhere on the map between Philadelphia and Bethlehem.
Robbin Farr writes short form: poetry and brief lyric nonficton. In addition to writing, she is the editor of River Heron Review poetry journal. Robbin’s work has been published in 2River View, ONE ART, Cleaver, Citron Review, Corvus Review, Sky Island Journal, and elsewhere. She is the author of two books of poetry, Become Echo (2023) and Transience (2018). She is most happy when revising and submitting. Writing terrifies her. More about Robbin at robbinfarr.com.

Paint our Towns - AOY Call for Artists
2024-04-08 08:00 - 2024-05-03 17:00 | NJ
CALL FOR ARTISTS! PAINT OUR TOWNS
This spring AOY Art Center is celebrating the Historic Towns of Yardley, Newtown, Langhorne, Washington Crossing and Fallsington in conjunction with Countryside Gallery. Experience Yardley and the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and Historic Fallsington with a Plein Air Open.
Between April 8th and May 3rd keep your eye out for artists painting en plein air (outdoors) across our community.
For more information on how to participate, where you may find artists en plein air, and exhibition details visit https://www.aoyarts.org/.
ABOUT AOY: Artists of Yardley, founded in 2004, is a non-profit organization that fosters creativity in the community. Initially focused on local artists, it expanded to support young artists and the wider community. Now known as AOY Art Center they found a

Exhibit B Gallery - Opportunities for Artists
2024-04-15 08:00 - 2024-05-01 17:00 | NJ
Artist opportunities from Exhibit B Gallery
Email Harry Boardman with questions: submissions@exhibitbgallery.com

Rotating artist shows at the Indian Valley Public Library (in Telford). The library has shown artwork from many artists for a very long time. This placement is free to do, you process your own sales, and the library does not take a commission although it is recommended giving them a donation or percentage of your sales.
Email Executive Director Margie Stern
Souderton Connects Beautification Committee has an open call to artists for their Art Banners program. One artist will be selected and six banners with reproductions of their art will be on display on Souderton’s charming Main Street for a year. This opportunity comes with a financial award as well.
Click here to apply

A Celebration of Poetry
2024-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Township Library of Lower Southampton, 1983 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA, 19053, United States
April is National Poetry Month!
Join us for a delightful sampler of poems from local poets, followed by questions and answers, and conversation. Poetry fans & newbies are all welcome!
Featuring: Cheryl Baldi, Julie Cooper-Fratrik, Terence Culleton, Mary Jo Jerome, Tom Mallouk, Steve Nolan, Camille Norvaisas, Hayden Saunier, and Bill Wunder.
A Celebration of Poetry
Monday, April 22 – 5:30PM
1983 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville PA
(215) 355-1183
Welcome

ActorsNET - The Drag
2024-04-26 20:00 - 2024-05-12 22:00 | The Heritage Center Theater, 635 North Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, PA, PA, 19067, United States
Drag culture meets drawing room dramedy as ActorsNET opens Mae West’s flamboyantly funny show, THE DRAG, on Friday, April 26th at the Heritage Center Theater.
THE DRAG is set in New York City during the 1920s where Dr. James Richmond (George Agalias) searches to cure homosexuality with the best of intentions, while his friend Judge Kingsbury (Ken Ammerman) rails against their moral degradation. His son, Rolly Kingsbury (Daniel Gleason), is married to Clair (Grace Albert), his childhood sweetheart and the Doctor’s daughter.
Unbeknownst to his family, Rolly has a flamboyant group of friends who all participate in the drag lifestyle. He is even known to host drag parties, and is infatuated with his business partner, Allen Grayson (Joey Poliziana). Rolly’s charmed life comes to a screeching halt thanks to thwarted ex-lovers, and a cold-blooded murder. Those left behind are forced to reconcile the reality of who he was with the image they all believed in.
THE DRAG is a love triangle topped with a decadent celebration of drag and sprinkled with a moral dilemma that still resonates today: How can we be ourselves in a world that is hostile to queer people?
Directors Hayley and Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski note, “We seek to underscore the timeless nature of the themes explored in THE DRAG by blending the 1920’s and the 2020’s. Despite being nearly a century apart, the events unfolding before you on stage are still taking place today, serving as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle for equality and acceptance.”
Producer Charlotte Kirkby adds, “Mae West’s voice shines through this piece, with her classic one-liners and double entendres. If that intrigues you, as the playwright would say, come up and see us sometime!”
THE DRAG is directed by Hayley Rubins-Topoleski and Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski. The show stars George Agalias as Dr. James Richmond, Lorie Baldwin as Barbara Richmond/Hell’s Kitchen Kate, Grace Albert as Clair, Ken Ammerman as Judge Robert Kingsbury, Daniel Gleason as Rolly Kingsbury, Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski as Marion/Jessie, Barry Leonard as Parsons, Joey Poliziana as Allen Grayson, Colin Dyce as David Caldwell, Nicholas Pecht as Clem “The Doll” Hathaway, G. Anthony Williams as Hal “The Duchess” Swanson, Robert Greene as Winnie Lewis, Emile Wong as Rosco Giggleswater/Detective, and Joseph Ryan as Taxi Driver/Inspector. The play is produced by Charlotte Kirkby and stage managed by Em Ricciardi.
Mae West’s THE DRAG runs from April 26 to May 12, 2024 at The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville – near the Calhoun Street Bridge. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be a special Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. on May 11, 2024, in addition to the regularly scheduled evening performance. Doors open one half hour before show time. THE DRAG has been adapted for ActorsNET by John Boccanfuso, Barry Leonard, and Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski.
For tickets or additional information, visit the web site: www.actorsnetbucks.org.

Bucks Fever Art and Sculpture Exhibition - call for entries
2024-05-01 | Peddler’s Village, Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, Pennsylvania, 18931
Bucks Fever Art and Sculpture Exhibition
June 15-30
Entry deadline: May 1, 2024
A dynamic showcase of contemporary art and sculpture that will be on view at the Visitor & Event Center.
Free admission.
All artists are invited to submit entries!

Prizes
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $350
Honorable Mention (2): $100

Entry Fee: CBCC member: Free; Non-members: $35
The deadline for entries is May 1; the link to the entry form is here: https://peddlersvillage.com/bucks-fever/

30 Days of Inspiration - Poetry & Art Salon
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States

SPECIAL EVENT: I Now Denounce You Plus Q&A and Lobby Reception
2024-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
Join us for a screening of a film short by Local and NYC based filmmaker Lucinda Hirschfeld. Filmed in Erwinna, PA, many of the cast and crew are local to our area and will be attending. Stay for a post screening Q&A plus Lobby Reception. Entry by donation.
About the film: Margot, the maid of honor at her best friend Emily’s wedding, has second thoughts about Emily’s upcoming marriage to her dull fiancé Andy. Margot’s toast to the bride and groom at the rehearsal dinner goes sideways, throwing the entire evening into chaos.
Lucy is a graduate from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, where she majored in Film & Television Production. She has worked in development, on-set and in talent management. Lucy has been recognized by festivals such as LA Shorts Fest and Catalina Film Festival. In 2023, she received an award for best drama from the Television Academy for the short form series “Provenance.” Her film “I Now Denounce You” was most recently selected for the 2024 National Film Festival for Talented Youth in Seattle.

Call to Artists! A & C Member Show 2024
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-28 | Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
CALL TO ARTISTS!
A & C MEMBER SHOW 2024
at Freeman Hall
AT A GLANCE… Formerly the R.E.D Show.
This name change gives our members and their creativity star billing.
Send us your absolutely best work of the last year that has never been submitted here
nor shown in any local gallery or exhibition.
May 14 – 28, 5pm
Submit via EntryThingy.com
Not a member?
JOIN HERE NOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK!

ENTRY INFORMATION:
Entry Fee: $35
Open to active A&C members ONLY.
Click for online submission or visit: www.bucksarts.org
Show Dates
June 8-30
Online 24/7
June 22, 1-4pm
Open House, Awards Presented
June 26, 3-7pm

Juror:
Lisa Tremper Hanover,
former Director and CEO of
the Michener Museum

Questions? Contact us at exhibitions@bucksarts.org
with the subject line “Members Show”

Mental Health Awareness Month: The Wisdom of Trauma plus Discussion
2024-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a screening of The Wisdom of Trauma followed by a talk with Chelsea Petrosky, MSW, LCSW and Certified Trauma Therapist.
Stay after the film for a discussion with Chelsea Petrosky, MSW, LCSW, and EMDRIA Certified Therapist. She has been serving survivors of trauma over the last 13 years in various clinical and Victim Services settings. Chelsea has worked as the Director of Counseling and Clinical Services at a local Domestic Violence Organization and is the founder of Chelsea Petrosky Therapy, LLC which provides EMDR Therapy and Trauma Healing Services to survivors of complex trauma, intimate partner abuse, and traumatic grief locally in Bucks County.
For more information, please visit chelseapetroskytherapy.com
About the Film: In The Wisdom of Trauma, we travel alongside physician, bestselling author and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté to explore why our western society is facing such epidemics. This is a journey with a man who has dedicated his life to understanding the connection between illness, addiction, trauma and society. These interconnected epidemics are, according to Dr Maté, normal. But not in the way you might think. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds.

A & C Member Art Show
2024-06-08 11:00 - 2024-06-30 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Show Dates: June 8-28
Three Weekends:
June 8-9, 15-16, & 22-23
AT A GLANCE… Formerly the R.E.D Show. This name change gives our members and their creativity star billing.

Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County
at Freeman Hall
181 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
This is a juried show for A&C Members only.

JOIN HERE NOW TO BECOME A MEMBER!

June 8-9
Opening Weekend –
Artist Talk & Plein Air Artists
Show Dates:
June 8-9, 15-16, & 22-23, 11am-4pm
June 22, 1-4pm
Online 24/7: June 8-30
Open House, Awards Presented: June 22, 3-7pm
Juror:
Lisa Tremper Hanover,
former Director and CEO of
the Michener Museum

AWARDS:
First, Second, Third Place, two Honorable Mention Awards, and the Materese Roche Memorial Award will be chosen by our juror and presented on Saturday, June 22, between 1pm and 4pm at our Open House at Freeman Hall.
EXHIBITION COMMITTEE:
Clifford Eberly
Carol Gilbert
Questions? Contact us at exhibitions@bucksarts.org with the subject line “Members Show”
Thank you for your patience – we are all volunteers!

SPECIAL EVENT: An Evening with Susan Seidelman - Film & Book Signing and Reception
2024-06-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
Join us for a talk with Susan Seidelman about her new memoir, “Desperately Seeking Something.” To assure your copy, books can be preordered HERE.
We’ll screen one of Susan’s films and a Q&A will follow, along with a post screening reception and book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Her memoire “Desperately Seeking Something”, is the funny and insightful first-person story of the trailblazing movie director of the 80s and 90s whose fearless punk drama, “Smithereens” became the first American indie film to compete at Cannes, and smash hit “Desperately Seeking Susan” led to a four-decade career in film.
We will start the evening with a screening of “Smithereens”, the story of wild teen Wren (Susan Berman) who trades New Jersey for New York City, where she hopes to join what’s left of the punk rock culture. She spends time hanging out with Paul (Brad Rinn), another young city transplant, but he’s too safe for Wren’s tastes, which run to narcissistic rockers. She finds one of these in Eric (Richard Hell), who’s about to cut a record in Los Angeles. Before long, Wren is planning to accompany Eric when he heads west, but it’s soon clear she’s put trust in the wrong person.

Lisa Domenic Art - Yardley Refillery Exhibition
2024-07-05 09:00 - 2024-08-30 18:00 | Yardley Refillery, 1 South Main Street, Yardley, 19067, United States
Arts & Cultural Council Member Lisa Domenic’a original artwork is available at the Yardley Refillery at 1 S Main Street in Yardley, PA.
“I am thrilled to have this opportunity to partner with a local store owner and install my colorful line work in downtown Yardley” said artist Lisa Domenic.
Yardley Refillery owner, Jaime Alford, has already made a tremendous impact since their Grand Opening in November 2023. The new way of shopping on Main Street is focused on sustainability. The shop is more than just utilitarian, it is a space that brings people together.
Yardley resident, Lisa Domenic is a contemporary Impressionist. Her experiments with watercolor and ink have led to some dynamic and unique pieces. The original artwork will be in the storefront throughout their summer campaign focused on water conservation. An artist’s reception in August will be announce later.
Lisa Domenic’s art has been included in juried shows in the Tri-state area and received recognition in Philadelphia and Bucks Counties. She has studio space at the Mill Gallery & Artist Studios on Leverington Ave in Manayunk and belongs to the 3rd Street Gallery artist cooperative just off of South Street in Philadelphia, PA.

For more information:
Lisa Domenic, Artist
Mill Gallery and Artist Studio
128 Leverington Ave Studio #203
Philadelphia, PA 19127
www.lisadomenicart.com

Makers Alley, '24 Members Exhibition - Call for Entries
2024-07-10 08:00 - 2024-08-03 23:30 | NJ
For new first-time members submitting, Makers Alley will waive the submission fees if you join
and enjoy the benefits of become a member!
For more information and to join go to. www.makersalley.org/call-for-entries

Doylestown Arts Festival - Call for Volunteers for Festival, A&C Booth
2024-07-16 - 2024-09-08 | Doylestown Arts Festival, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
The 33rd annual Doylestown Arts Festival is coming up on September 7 – 8, 2024. This fabulous event features 150+ juried artists, live music on 5 stages, live art and interactive demonstrations. There is one driving force that makes it possible – a sea of ‘blue shirts’. As a team of over 100 people, the volunteers – fondly known as the blue shirts – do everything from setup and teardown to stage crew and parking management. This year is no different. If you’re looking for a way to get involved in the community, meet some great people, and help put on a Doylestown tradition, they’d love to have you. You can sign up here.

The Arts & Cultural Council will have a booth at this year’s Doylestown Arts Festival, and we are hoping for another successful event! On Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, Co-chairs Charlene Cerasa & Clifford Eberly will need volunteers to assist in setting up, staffing and tearing down the booth each day. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet festival goers to talk about the ACCBC!
Setup and teardown volunteers must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. To sign up, go to DAF Sign-up.

Francisco Silva Open Studio
2024-07-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Francisco Silva Studio, 115 Harrison Street, Frenchtown, NJ, United States
Arts & Cultural Council Member Francisco Silva is hosting an Open Studio on July 20 in Frenchtown, NJ. Park in the downtown parking lots and walk to his home studio.
About the Artist:
Francisco Silva was born in Lima, Peru. When he was three his family immigrated to the United States settling in New Jersey where he was raised. Encouraged by his parents, he began drawing at an early age. While attending Parsons School of Design he studied composition, color and oil painting as well as graphic design. After graduating, he continued oil painting and exhibited in various group shows at that time.
Currently, his work has grown to include themes portraying the struggles of the everyday person. His influences include Edward Hopper and the Social Realist painters of the 1920s and 1930s. The rich textiles of his Peruvian roots are reflected in his use of vibrant color and his brushwork is a combination of loose, painterly strokes and controlled detail.
Artist Statement:
My painting is inspired by my surroundings and the daily interactions I experience within them. I use color to express and evoke emotion preferring to mix all colors, including black, from a limited palette. The process is analytical at first, striving to create a balanced composition as a foundation for the work. When painting starts, I apply loose strokes to convey movement and energy. As the painting evolves, I refine only certain areas for emphasis and to create contrast.
Through my work, I try to connect with the viewer by sharing my personal moments in life. As their eyes move through the painting, I want them to ask questions about the subject matter, the location and my interpretation of that instance. I want them to react to the canvases whether they’re large and panoramic scenes or smaller ones that are more personal and intimate.
Open Studio Details:
Date: July 20, 2024
Hours: 11am – 5pm
Address:

115 Harrison Street
(at the corner of Harrison St. and 2nd St.)
Frenchtown, NJ

A&C First Thursdays Salon
2024-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
A&C First Thursdays Salon
August 1, 7-8:30pm
Freeman Hall |181 East Court Street | Doylestown PA
Five fantastic writers read selections from their work followed by a relaxed discussion and light refreshments in Freeman Hall.
Julie Cooper-Fratrik is a former Bucks County Poet Laureate with her MFA from Goddard/VT College, winner of an Achievement Grant in Poetry from Leeway Foundation in Philadelphia, and former Creative Fellow at the Psychiatric Center of Philadelphia, Julie is currently working on a manuscript of shorter contemplative poems with an unidentified speaker or speakers.
Jennifer Fritch is a writer, marketing strategist, professor and former stand-up comedienne. Her work has appeared in Flash Fiction Magazine, US1 Worksheets, Medicine and Meaning and Bucks County-Inspired Poems, Prose and Pictures. She is the 2023 Bucks County Short Fiction Contest winner. Jennifer holds a BA in psychology from University of Michigan, an MBA in marketing from Rutgers and is pursuing a master’s in creative writing and literature at Harvard.
Award-winning screenwriter Anna Maria Manalo authors mémoires, anthologies and novels involving first-person accounts of hauntings in remote and historic sites all over the globe. Her cinematic storytelling style has placed her on the Amazon bestseller list for her previous release, Haunted Heirlooms. Her books are all rated from 4.3 to 5.0.
Julie Standig’s poetry has recently appeared in Schuylkill Journal Review, US1 Poets/Del Val, Gyroscope Review and Crone editions, New Verse News,as well as many others. She has a full collection of poems, The Forsaken Little Black Book and chapbook, Memsahib Memoir. Once a lifelong New Yorker she now happily resides in Bucks County, Pa. with her husband and their Springer Spaniel.
Tara Tamburello is the current Poet Laureate of Bucks County and a past winner of the Bucks County Short Fiction Contest. Her writing has appeared in Ghost City Review, Bone Parade,Rust + Moth, Menacing Hedge, and other journals and anthologies. You can find more of her work at taratamburello.com.

First Thursday Salons are presented by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County.

Timeless Art: The Works of Three Artists
2024-08-03 16:00 - 2024-09-07 19:00 | New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts, 2594 River Road, New Hope, PA, United States
Three artists, Arts & Cultural Council members sculptor Ashby Saunders and painters Aurelia Nieves-Callwood and Jacalyn Bean are the featured artists in an exhibition by The New Hope Colony for the Arts at the Foundation House galleries.
Opening on Saturday, August 3rd, between 4 and 7 p.m. and continuing Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. through September 7th.

New Hope Colony for the Arts at the Foundation House Galleries
2594 River Road
New Hope PA
August 3, opening
4-7pm

Stefanie Silverman Exhibition
2024-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Green Fork, 115 South Main Street, North Wales, United States
Arts & Cultural Council Member, Stefanie Silverman, will have 24 pastel paintings with a summer theme hanging at The Green Fork, 115 South Main Street in North Wales. Stop by for a Meet and Greet event Saturday, August 17, from 6 to 8 pm, or visit the restaurant to see her paintings during regular hours.

All of the work at The Green Fork is discounted 10%, and she’s also offering her newsletter subscribers 20% off artwork through August 15. This includes paintings at The Green Fork as well as on her website. If you are purchasing through the website, use coupon code AUGUST.
