Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County

Makers Alley First Annual Artisan & Craft Exhibition: October 25-November 9
2020-10-25 12:00 - 2020-11-09 18:00 (America/New_York) | Makers Alley, 29 Race Street, Frenchtown, NJ, United States
Makers Alley is dedicated to supporting the artisan and makers community in the Delaware River Valley. Their first annual Artisan and Craft exhibition features the work of 60 artists, with 140 works on view both online and in the galleries.
Get your reserve timed tickets to the show at www.makersalley.org
Visit all 3 Locations in Frenchtown, NJ: 29 Race Street, 11 Kingwood Avenue, and 4 Kingwood Avenue. Covid safety measures will be in place at all in-person locations.
The galleries are open Fridays through Mondays, noon to 6 pm.

Grand Opening: ARETE @SAHLCOMM
2020-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | ARETE@SAHLCOMM, 122 South Main Street, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
You are invited to the grand opening of Arete@SahlComm featuring the work of Barbara Tracy, Doug Field, TSGT. Victor Rivera, and Jeremiah Plyler.
Arete comes from the Greek term meaning to live in virtue. At Arete, art and virtue combine to shed light on people, products and mission stories that are helping humanity and our planet.

Open Registration | Now through November 15 - "Bucks County: Wish You Were Here" Exhibition
2020-11-10 08:00 - 2020-11-15 23:30 | Online Exhibition & Sale, PA, United States
OPEN REGISTRATION for the latest Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Visit Bucks County’s online exhibition, sale, and postcard competition is underway, from now through November 15.
REGISTER: After registering for the show, artists travel throughout Bucks County between September 22 and November 15 to create postcard-sized original 2-D and 3-D works in celebration of our County’s beloved locations.
CREATE: Representational and abstract artists working in all media will capture the essence of Bucks County highlights – covered bridges, historical venues, museums and cultural centers, street fronts, rolling hillsides, farmlands, covered bridges, lakes, river views, broad vistas, intimate corners, and more! Registered artists submit process photos to the Arts & Cultural Council for ongoing social media promotion. The top six works will be reproduced on postcards and distributed throughout Bucks County through this unique partnership with Visit Bucks County.
SUBMIT: Artist send images, an artist’s statement, and details to the A&C on or before November 15. Show opens December 1 and runs through January 31, 2021.

How to Get Published
2020-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Do you write stories? Creative Nonfiction? Poems? Other kinds of creative work? Sharing something you’ve written is a big step, but overwhelmingly rewarding. Join published writer Margaret Montet for an illuminating session on selecting relevant markets, writing effective query letters, submitting work, record-keeping, promoting your work, and celebrating literary success! We’ll discuss resources for exploring publishing opportunities.
Margaret Montet’s narratives of place are combined with memoir, research, and culture. Much of her work focuses on classical music, her first love. She’s a librarian at Bucks County Community College and holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the Pan European MFA Program at Cedar Crest College. She presents fun, multimedia Music History lectures to lifelong learning audiences and teaches Effective Speaking to college students. Her creative nonfiction has been published in Dragon Poet Review, The Bangalore Review, Pink Pangea, Edible Jersey, and other fine periodicals. Margaret’s first collection of travel essays will be published in 2021.
A Power Point presentation of relevant and timely visuals accompanies all components. Time is built in to the seminar so that questions, answers, experiences, and insights can be shared.
There is no fee for these workshops. Preregistration is required.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link before the session.

Bucks County 44th Poet Laureate Reading + Celebration
2020-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
Please join us for the annual Bucks County Poet Laureate Reading and Reception, featuring 2020 Poet Laureate, Jane Edna Mohler. Jane, a native of Bucks County, is the author of “Broken Umbrellas” (Kelsay Books, 2019), a full-length book of poetry. Her work has appeared in a vast collection of publications and anthologies, among them: The Boston Globe, The Schuykill Valley Journal, and River Heron Review. Jane is the 2016 winner of the Main Street Voices poetry competition and a two-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize.
Jane will be joined by 2019 Poet Laureate, Mary Jo LoBello Jerome, Judge Liz Chang, and 2020 Runners-Up, Jenny Isaacs, Maureen Connolly, and Melinda Rizzo.
This reading will be broadcast on the Bucks County Community College YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/BucksCCC
No registration is required.

River Heron Review Online Fall Reading Series
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | River Heron Review Zoom, Online Poetry Journal, Bucks County, PA, United States
River Heron Review celebrates another season highlighting the poetry of their past and current contributors. Join us on Zoom for the poets and poems of our recent special issue, Poems, for Now. Reading will be: C.Patrice Ares-Christian, Jerome Gagnon, Maurya Kerr, Lavinia Kumar, Kathleen Latham, Jennifer Pierson, and Ellen Steinbaum.
Registration is required for this free event. bit.ly/poetsrhr
Hosted by RHR editors Robbin Farr and Judith Lagana.

Works in Wood at New Hope ARTS Center - Online & In Gallery - Nov. 21 - Jan. 10
2020-11-21 12:00 - 2021-01-20 18:00 | New Hope Arts Inc, 2 Stockton Ave, 2nd Flr, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
Join New Hope ARTS for their 21st Annual Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Woodworking Honoring the Bucks County Tradition.
A full roster of 40 regional contemporary artists honors the rich cultural heritage of Bucks County woodworkers George Nakashima, Mark Sfirri, Jeffrey Greene, Robert Whitley, Phillip Lloyd Powell, David Ellsworth, Paul Evans, and more in this noteworthy annual exhibition and sale. Their works also celebrate new visions of contemporary artists in both functional and decorative pieces.
The New Hope ARTS Center is located at 2 Stockton Avenue | 2nd Floor | New Hope, PA. The gallery is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 5 pm; the exhibition is also online.
Poster designed by Arts & Cultural Council Member and exhibiting artist Cathy Begg.

Covered Bridge Artisans Studio Tour From Home - Nov. 27-29, 2020 | Dec, 5,12,& 19
2020-11-27 11:00 - 2020-12-19 16:00 | NJ
This is the 26th annual fall studio tour. This year the tour will be live on line and hosted by Booth Central.
Several members of the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County are participating artists in this studio tour event.
The event runs November 27-29, 11am-4pm, and continues Saturdays, December 5, 12, and 19.
RSVP for a link to join the tour from home: www.coveredbridgeartisan.com/tourfromhome

Artrageous - A Very Colourful Christmas - VIRTUAL EVENT
2020-12-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
A new spin on Holiday Traditions as the Virtual Theatre becomes a magical winter wonderland through live visual arts, rock concert, powerful vocal performances, blacklight Bunraku, creative comedy, imaginative movement, unique costumes and audience inclusion.
Join us in an amazing Christmas journey full of colour, wonder, fun and laughter!
The free ticket gives you access to watch the 45-minute spectacle, and includes a downloadable Artrageous Activities Kit for families to play along during the fun performance. A video preview is here. Learn more about Artrageous at artrageousshow.com or facebook.com/artrageousshow.
To reserve a free ticket to this online event, visit bucks.edu/tickets. A link to view the performance will be emailed after ticket registration and prior to the event.
“Artrageous: A Very Colourful Christmas” is another way that Bucks County Community College contributes to the cultural heritage of the region. To learn more visit bucks.edu.

Vincent Hawley studio/gallery at the A-Space @ New Hope Arts | January 1-June 20, 2021
2021-01-01 - 2021-06-20 | 984, 37 W Bridge St, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
Vincent Hawley Studio
Pop-Up Studio and Gallery
Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry
A-Space @New Hope Arts
January 1-June 20, 2021
Open Thursday through Sunday 11-5 or by appointment or chance
Contact vincent.hawley@gmail.com or 978-387-3251

Carol Perlowski at Twisted Olive in Bethlehem | Exhibit runs January 4 - February 22
2021-01-04 - 2021-02-22 | Twisted Olive, 51 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA, United States
More than 20 of Carol Perlowski’s original oil paintings will be on display and available for purchase at the Twisted Olive Restaurant located at 51 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, from January 4th until February 22nd. Paintings include still life florals and local landscape scenes.

Modern Fossils in "Objet Trouve" at West Orange Arts Council | January 15-February 27 | Virtual and Live Exhibition
2021-01-15 12:00 - 2021-02-27 17:00 | West Orange Arts Council, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ, United States
Modern Fossils is excited to announce that three of their pieces have been accepted into The West Orange Arts Council’s upcoming exhibition entitled “Objet Trouve.” The chosen Modern Fossils works are: “Techno Turtle”, “SOS”, and “Brink of Extinction.”
This live and virtual exhibit of found objects was curated by Carol Black-Lemon. The virtual event opens January 9. Face coverings and social distancing are required for the in-person exhibition. Schedule your visit online, Saturdays Jan 16 – Feb 27 between 12 noon and 4 pm: https://www.westorangeartscouncil.org/
Modern Fossils has a commitment to true preservation, incorporating both natural and man-made objects and aggregates discovered on regular river clean ups, found ephemera, and e-waste into unique, handmade, environmental artwork. Artist David Horowitz notes, “Being an artist is great; it’s a wonderful thing to be. Having a cause, a goal, that goes with the art, makes it a little bit deeper and richer.”
LEARN MORE about Modern Fossils.
Website: https://www.modernfossils.net/
A&C Member Gallery Page: https://www.bucksarts.org/modern-fossils/
Facebook: @ModernFossilsArt

River Heron Review Winter Poetry Reading Series | January 15 at 7:00 EST
2021-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Enjoy poetry from River Heron Review’s special issue, “Poems, for Now.” This issue was dedicated to poems written in response to the current socio-political climate. Poets will read their published work and other poems on Zoom. Poets reading are: Amy Meckler, Joe Amaral, Buffy Shutt, Megan Merchant, Paul Jones, Janet Bowdan, Charles Gillispie, Subhaga Crystal Bacon, and Michael Beadle.
Registration required for the free event on January 15 at 7 pm: bit.ly/rhrjan2021

Bucks County: Wish You Were Here | A Small Works Exhibit - Runs through January 31
2021-01-17 - 2021-01-31 | Online Exhibition & Sale, PA, United States
Bucks County: Wish You Were Here is an online small works exhibition of almost sixty regional artists working in all media, depicting or capturing the essence of beloved Bucks County highlights in representational and abstract works – covered bridges, historical venues, museums and cultural centers, street fronts, rolling hillsides, farmlands, covered bridges, lakes, river views, broad vistas, intimate corners, and more. All works are for sale; artists will collect 100% of the profits from the sale of their work during the run of the exhibition.
Sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Visit Bucks County

Frontline Arts 47th Annual Members Exhibition | January 22-March 12 | Virtual Opening February 7
2021-01-22 00:00 - 2021-03-12 00:00 | Virtual
“Resilience in Community” Online Exhibition
January 22 – March 12
Virtual Opening Reception February 7, 3-5 pm
https://www.frontlinearts.org/current-exhibition-47th-annual-members-exhibition
Frontline Arts is pleased to present work from our members in a new virtual format!
The works in this show represent the broad range of talents and concepts from member artists: Nancy Boney, Chee Bravo*, Jean Burdick*, Linda Dujack, Jim Fallon, Pat Feeney Murrell, Manda Gorsegner, Julie Harris, Amber Hoy, Shellie Jacobson, Wendell Jeffrey, Judith Lieberman, Lisa Madson, Claire Marcus, Len Merlo, Arlene Gale Milgram, MaryAnn Miller, Mark Oldland, Maria Pisano, Marc Schimsky, Marcia Shiffman, Carolyn Spivak, Judy Tobie, Coleen Tyler, and Barbara Zietchick*.
*Arts & Cultural of Bucks County Members
Featured artwork by Jean Burdick.

New Hope Arts | John Spears: Illusions of Light | January 23-March 26
2021-01-23 12:00 - 2021-03-26 17:00 | New Hope Arts Inc, 2 Stockton Ave, 2nd Flr, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
John Spears opens New Hope Arts exhibition year with an in-gallery exhibition designed to explore space and illusion, when architecture and art work together. The eighteen canvases curated by Rita Romanova Gekht, arranged as viewer-centered experience, illuminate Spear’s method developed over his forty-five-year career. Large scale images delight using both UV and LED light to reveal the vast array of colors and textures unseen in natural light.
Protocol limits ten people at a time so viewers have the opportunity to interact with each piece while maintaining social distance. Reservations are suggested.
Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 5 pm, through March 26

Artists of Yardley "LOVE THE ARTS" Online Exhibition | January 31-February 21
2021-01-31 08:00 - 2021-02-21 17:00 | Artists of Yardley, 949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA, 19067, United States
ARTISTS OF YARDLEY – NOW SHOWING. . .
“LOVE THE ARTS” ONLINE EXHIBITION
Opens January 31st and runs through February 21st
This show features over 50 AOY member artists and artisans with over 140 new and original works of art – just in time to gift some beautiful art or jewelry for Valentine’s Day or redecorate your home with original collectible art or purchase just because you’re worth it!
Browse and Shop the Exhibition 24/7 at www.aoyartcenter.org
Purchase online and pickup your art by appointment at AOY Art Center, 949 Mirror Lake Road, in Yardley, PA.

"Light and Hope" at gallery840.net | Opens Online and In Person February 1
2021-02-01 08:00 - 2021-04-24 17:00 | gallery 840, 840 Hamilton St #101, Allentown, PA, United States
New Exhibit “Light and Hope”
February 1- April 24
Exhibiting Artists: Abraham Darlington, Barbara Tracy*, Mandy Martin*, and Wendy Stoudt*
Art can lift us up by brightening our mood and reducing stress. We bring you this collection of colorful, light filled paintings to encourage you during these tough times.
The exhibit opens online and by appointment beginning Feb 1. We will be open Feb 12, 13, and 14 for folks who want to drop in without an appointment.
Check our website www.gallery840.net to make an appointment or for hours.
gallery840 is located at 840 Hamilton Street, Suite101, Allentown, PA.
* Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County members.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC -SCIENTIFIC EXPOSURE | Online Event | February 9, 7-8 pm
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Natural history photographers working with National Geographic have often emerged from scientific
backgrounds, enabling them to reveal wildlife and our natural world in surprising ways. Molecular biologist turned-
photographer Prasenjeet Yadav combines his experience in research with his photography skills to
highlight natural history and science stories in Asia. Anand Varma has developed innovative techniques
to create stunning images of creatures whose details are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. Join them for
stories and conversation on the intriguing intersection of science and photography. Live Q&A with moderators.
Pre-registration required at http://tickets.bucks.edu/event/2a887cdd761d51e4cafd3065eae28d26

No River Twice (poetry + improvisation) Reading | February 11, 7-8 pm | Virtual Event
2021-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Jump in with No River Twice for an interactive poetry reading directed by the audience. No River Twice is a group of poets from the Philadelphia region interested in creating community by connecting audiences to poetry in meaningful, playful ways that surprise, move, delight, (and don’t make anyone feel stupid or bored to tears).
We move from poem to poem by audience suggestion and never know where we will end up!
More info at www.norivertwice.org.

Online Virtual Concert Premiere - Concordia Chamber Players | Sunday February 21 at 5:00 pm
2021-02-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
We invite you to immerse yourselves in the music of Johann Sebastian Bach as we share with you the complete Goldberg Variations arranged for string trio, featuring violinist Siwoo Kim, violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, and cellist Michelle Djokic.
This concert was filmed and recorded at The Barn in Cradle Valley, a place which is especially meaningful to all of us. It is under this roof that we embarked on our journey to understand each other’s hearts through the possibilities of music.
The video recording will premiere on our website at 5:00 pm, Sunday, February 21st. https://concordiaplayers.org/concordia-concert-at-cradle-valley-farm/

THE SOUNDS OF VIENNA: MONARCHS, MONUMENTS AND MUSIC | Online Event | February 25, 7-8:30 pm
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County | Online
Vienna, Austria, has been a center of musical activity and an irresistible destination for musicians for centuries. Let’s explore the musical innovations which originated in this sophisticated city and focus on its superstar composers. We’ll travel virtually to this city on the blue Danube to learn about the creation of serious art music, lighter popular entertainment. Presenter: Margaret Montet
Event is free and open to the public.
Pre-registration is required: http://tickets.bucks.edu/event/c2cae7f5fb1cf15002afadbf20ae2345

No River Twice (poetry + improvisation) Reading | Virtual Event March 11, 7-8 pm
2021-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Jump in with No River Twice to an interactive audience driven poetry reading that is never the same twice!
Learn more or register at www.norivertwice.org

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC -FEATS OF FILMMAKING Online | March 16, 7-8pm
2021-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Meet two filmmakers renowned for capturing extreme feats of adventure in some of the world’s most
remote and inhospitable environments. Based out of British Columbia, Bryan Smith brings stories of
adventure to the screen from the South Pacific’s deepest canyons to the frozen waters of Niagara Falls.
Keith Ladzinski takes on the seemingly impossible—including chasing tornadoes, hanging from massive
natural arches—to document the endeavors of the world’s most elite adventurers.
Register at http://tickets.bucks.edu/event/1f5750d30dfd25e8fda79e3f487eedee

Artist Chats | Cindy Roesinger's "Cadence" Series | 7 pm on Zoom
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
“Wine down” and re-invigorate with the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County Thursday March 18 at 7 pm on Zoom for art-inspired casual conversation and creative camaraderie. Enjoy a special arts presentation by award-winning fine artist Cindy Roesinger, who will be talking about her Cadence series of paintings.
Artist Chats will continue monthly on the 3rd Thursday. There is no fee for these programs.
Register in advance for the March 18 gathering:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcO-ppzkoHtJsWRJTDgKwiKZnzGAnPjfv
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

"30 DAYS OF INSPIRATION” | National Poetry Month | Poetry and Artwork Pairings | April 1-30 on A&C Social Media
2021-04-01 08:00 - 2021-04-30 23:30 | A&C Social Media & Website
It’s April! It’s time for…“APRIL: 30 DAYS OF INSPIRATION”
The poem-a-day-paired-with-an-artwork-a-day daily social media posts in recognition of National Poetry Month launch on April 1, and we couldn’t be happier to share poetry and artwork that explore what inspires, strengthens, connects, calms, or revives.
Admire a favorite writer’s or artist’s latest piece or discover something new. Learn more in our informative postings.
Follow along for 30 days on Facebook and Instagram to enjoy the artistic pairings arranged to inspire you! We certainly were inspired preparing this exhibition from the flood of submissions, and if only April had many more days, we would have been pleased to feature all.
It is our pleasure to highlight 30 poets and 30 artists this month and hope you will join us on Facebook and Instagram for your daily dose of creativity.
Watch it unfold @bucksarts and #bucksarts

Phillips Mill Photo Committee Show | Virtual Exhibition | April 3-December 31, 2021
2021-04-03 - 2021-12-31 | Phillips Mill Community Association Online, Virtual Exhibition Only
The first-ever Phillips Mill Photo Committee Show goes live online this April 3, 2021. The dedicated photographers who spend so much time putting together the Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition each year get to strut their stuff in their own show. Each of the 3 dozen Phillips Mill Photo Committee members will have up to 8 fine art photographs on “display”. It is a special opportunity to see the body of work these talented photographers create.
As a virtual show, there is no excuse not to see it. Sit back with your computer and binge-watch some stunning, evocative photography, pajamas optional. All photographs are for sale, so you can enjoy your favorites on your own wall! The show will go live on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at https://www.phillipsmillphoto.com/
Due to the pandemic and subsequent limitations it has caused, the Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition will not be held this year. It will certainly come back in 2022!
Spread the word and enjoy the show!

New Hope Arts: Members' Spring Salon Exhibition 2021 | April 3-May 9
2021-04-03 12:00 - 2021-05-09 17:00 | New Hope Arts Inc, 2 Stockton Ave, 2nd Flr, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
Please join us for this exciting and inclusive exhibition of contemporary art in the region. Open media includes 2- and 3- dimensional work. This is an opportunity to share the latest offerings of our membership with the community, in-gallery and online.
Protocol limits ten people at a time so viewers have the opportunity to interact with each piece while maintaining social distance. Reservations are suggested.
Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 5 pm.

Get Happy - A Virtual Cabaret Salute to Judy Garland | April 8 at 8:30pm
2021-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Online
Get Happy! a cabaret saluting Judy Garland – the world’s greatest entertainer – starring Jenna Pastuszek with music direction by Broadway’s Joshua Zecher-Ross! This isn’t a traditional Judy Garland tribute — there will be no impersonation here. Instead, the cleverly curated playlist of classics and forgotten gems will leave Judy fans and Judy novices alike tapping their feet as Jenna pays homage to one of her favorite divas. Featuring music from
The Wizard of Oz, Easter Parade, Judy Live at Carnegie Hall, Judy at The Palace, The Judy Garland Show, and more, you won’t want to miss Jenna’s spirited celebration of Judy’s legacy. “Forget your troubles” and join us for an after show live Q&A with Jenna via Zoom.
Register for virtual tickets at https://www.bucks.edu/tickets/

Concordia Chamber Players Concert Film Premiere| April 11 at 5 pm online
2021-04-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Film Premiere of Concordia Chamber Players on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 5pm, EST! Visit the website to watch live!
Concordia at ArtYard

Filmed at Artyard in Frenchtown, NJ, we present a concert featuring musical selections that confirm and celebrate the relevance of the recent exhibition “Shelter Is,” which explored the issues of sanctuary and community through a variety of media. The concert includes pieces by Carlos Simon inspired by the gospel music that shaped his youth; a new composition, Mystery for solo cello (commissioned by Musaics of the Bay) by Milad Yousufi; Stravinsky’s Élégie for solo viola; an arrangement of Amazing Grace for solo violin; and works by J.S. Bach, Kodály, Mozart, Dohnányi, and Enescu. Artistic Director and cellist Michelle Djokic is joined by violinist Siwoo Kim, violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt for this performance.
