Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County

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

Artrageous - A Very Colourful Christmas - VIRTUAL EVENT
2020-12-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Makers Alley First Annual Artisan & Craft Exhibition: October 25-November 9
2020-10-25 12:00 - 2020-11-09 18:00 | 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.

Keith Spencer in "A Little Bit of Broadway, A Whole Lot of Heart"
2020-10-24 08:00 - 2020-10-25 22:00 | The Peace Center, 102 W. Maple Ave., Langhorne, PA, 19047-2820, United States
“A Little Bit of Broadway, A Whole Lot of Heart”
The Peace Center’s Virtual Auction Gala on Saturday, October 24
Hosted at Bristol Riverside Theatre, Keith will be presenting, “A Little Bit of Broadway, A Whole Lot of Heart” featuring classic favorites from the Broadway stage and selections from Brothers on Broadway.
Joining Keith are the Fabulous Five – Peter Hilliard on keyboard, Claudia Pellegrini on violin, Sean J. Kennedy on percussion, Ryan Kuhns on bass, and Stephen Kleiman on guitar.
Recorded in eye-popping 4K, they say this is the most fun they’ve had in a while. You’ll hear songs from Jekyll & Hyde, West Side Story, Ragtime, music from Rodgers and Hammerstein, and plenty more – amazing fun and supporting a great cause!

Artists of Yardley Art Center: 9th Annual Juried Art Show & Outdoor Opening Reception | Oct. 23 - Nov. 15
2020-10-23 18:00 - 2020-11-15 17:00 | Artists of Yardley, 949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA, 19067, United States
Artists of Yardley was founded in 2004. In 2010, the organization incorporated as AOY Art Center. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit of the community by educating and encouraging individuals to experience, appreciate, and share in the arts.
Their 9th Annual Juried Art Show is virtual and in-person.
Timed reservations are required for the in-person reception on October 23 from 6-8 pm.
Timed reservations are also required for the in-person exhibition. The gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 5 pm beginning October 24.

River Heron Review Online Fall Reading Series
2020-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | River Heron Review Zoom, Online Poetry Journal, Bucks County, PA, United States
Celebrate the poetry of the 2020 River Heron Poetry Prize winner, Shankar Narayan, and the four finalists. Special guest, and River Heron Poetry Prize final judge, Alina Stefanescu, will be reading as well. Hosted by RHR editors Robbin Farr and Judith Lagana.

Irish/Rock Icon, Larry Kirwan, Announces New Broadway Show & Film Documentary
2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County | Online
An online video announcement of a new Broadway musical and a major documentary film produced by Chuck Braverman and Peter LeDonne, premieres Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00pm EST. Starring Larry Kirwan, playwright, novelist, composer, Black 47 frontman, national radio host, columnist, political activist, proud immigrant and New Yorker in From Wexford To Broadway. Moderated by Peter LeDonne and Peter Chiovarou. The video features scenes from a new Documentary Feature Film Green Suede Shoes and songs from the upcoming Broadway Musical Desert Rose to be produced by Mr. LeDonne for the 2021-2022 Broadway Season.

Music & Gossip in the Gilded Age
2020-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County | Online
Free Online Event!
The Gilded Age was a unique era of American history in-between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War I. During this time, technological and cultural innovations changed the lifestyles of the successful few and the many who struggled. This multimedia lecture will explore the “new normal” for the rich, the poor, and those in-between. We’ll visit the fabulous mansions of Newport, Hull House in Chicago, and many iconic sites in New York and elsewhere. We’ll meet innovators and trend-setters such as the Vanderbilts, Mamie Fish, Jane Addams, and Edith Wharton. And music! We’ll listen to music popular the time including Ragtime, Blues, operetta, and art music.
Presenter; Margaret Montet.

Art of Preservation: “Through the Artist’s Eyes” | Oct. 3 - Dec. 5
2020-10-03 08:00 - 2020-12-05 17:00 | Art of Preservation, 3147 Route 212 | P.O. Box 70, Springtown, PA, 18081, United States
The Art of Preservation is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501 (c) 3 fundraising organization committed to the preservation and revitalization of Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This year, their exhibition is online, and will benefit the Quakertown Food Pantry and The Lord’s Pantry in Upper Bucks. A small donation is required to log on to see the show.

The Conversation Continues | Now through November 29
2020-09-26 12:00 - 2020-11-29 16:00 | The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton, NJ, 08618, United States
The Conversation Continues is an iteration of a previous show, Conversations: Finding Connections which was seen in 2019 at Art Times Two, the gallery at Princeton Brain and Spine, Princeton. The present show has enlarged its scope by adding one painter and six sculptors to the original nine painters and printmakers. This abstract exhibition of regional artists was curated by Madelaine Shellaby. Go to ellarslie.org and sign up for Timed Entry: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. In the Museum extended through November 29, 2020.

91st Phillips Mill Juried Art Exhibition | Sept. 6 - Nov. 2
2020-09-26 - 2020-11-02 | Phillips Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
The 91st Show is now our 1st Online Juried Art Exhibition!
Saturday September 26th the Phillips’ Mill Art Show online gallery goes live.
Benefactors & Patrons will have 24 hours exclusive access starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday September 24th. It’s not too late to support the show by using the “Donate” button at the top of this page.
In many ways, it feels like we have reinvented our show. We have overhauled our website, juried online, and launched a social media campaign. We’ve made videos and worked with artists who’ve made videos. It’s been terrific fun and hard work!
One thing that hasn’t changed is the quality of the artwork that makes up the Phillips’ Mill Art Show. On site or online, it is a beautiful show with a range of accomplished works — from red barns to portraits to abstracts.

Modern Fossils' Socially-Distant Backyard Show in Lambertville, NJ
2020-07-04 11:00 - 2020-07-05 17:00 | David Haneman’s Yard, 58 N. Franklin St., Lambertville, NJ, 08530, United States
Get out and celebrate July 4th weekend with local original art and live music!!
At Modern Fossils, we stayed busy creating NEW environmental art during lockdown! Now that we are re-emerging, come on over to Dave Haneman’s yard and see what we’ve made!
Plus, enjoy live music from local musicians eager to play again!
Dave’s house is located right next to the parking lot of Deanna’s Restaurant in Lambertville, NJ. Our pieces will be placed throughout his spacious, shady back / side yard. So, it will be easy to socially distance and stay cool while enjoying our original artwork!

The Art of Marketing Part 2: Let's Build It – 7:00 Session
2020-05-28 19:00 - 20:30
Part II, “Let’s Build It!” looks at the details of how to build the marketing plan.
The focus of PART II is building a personal and unique plan. Strategies for how to connect and engage with the audience and tactics for supporting and promoting art shows and exhibits will be presented. Also presented and discussed is how to incorporate social media strategies. Pulling it all together is discussion on creating a distinctive and memorable experience for purchasers. How do all of the components of the marketing plan engage to create a first-rate and satisfying buying experience for art lover and artist?
A Power Point presentation of relevant and timely visuals accompanies all components. Time is built in to both parts of the seminar so that questions, answers, experiences, and insights can be shared.
There is no fee for these workshops; preregistration is required. Zoom Like will be sent to registrants in advance of each timed session.

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The Art of Marketing Part 2: Let's Build It – 3:00 Session
2020-05-28 15:00 - 16:30

For the Love of Art
2020-05-25 - 2020-08-31
Monday May 25-Monday August 31
The Arts & Cultural Council is excited to host an online exhibition that showcases many of the area’s finest artists.

The Art of Marketing Part 1: Creating Your Artist's Toolbox – 7:00 Session
2020-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
Part I, “Create Your Artist’s Toolbox,” presents the different marketing tools artists need to tell their unique story.
Components of Part I include discussion of the artist’s statement, resume, and CV and when to use each. How tactical tools such as business cards, postcards, brochures, and other communication pieces can share the right message is a highlighted aspect of this session. The importance of a website and how to make it meaningful and engaging for visitors to the site is discussed.
There is no fee for these workshops; preregistration is required. Zoom Like will be sent to registrants in advance of each timed session.

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The Art of Marketing Part 1: Creating Your Artist's Toolbox – 3:00 Session
2020-05-21 15:00 - 16:30

Your Art & Intellectual Property Law - An Educational Workshop Series
2020-04-16 18:30 - 21:00 | The Orangery, Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd,, Newtown, PA, 18940
Learn about the rights you have as an artist and intellectual property law as it relates to your artwork.

Keynote Speaker: Ronald V. McGuckin, JD
Location: Orangery on the Campus of Bucks County Community College
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Check in and registration with a Meet and Mingle before the Keynote
7:30 – 9:00 pm: Keynote with Q&A
Open to the public.
A&C Members are FREE /Non Members $10

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ART of Marketing - an Educational Workshop Series
2020-03-19 18:30 - 21:00 | The Orangery, Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd,, Newtown, PA, 18940
The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County proudly brings you an informative and educational new series to empower our members and the artists of Bucks County
“How can I get more exposure? What can I share about my art? Where are my collectors?”
Learn how to craft your message, tell your story and sell your art!
Jane Ramsey has over 40 years of experience working in advertising and marketing. She has worked with a variety of clients including non-profits on developing and implementing strategic marketing plans and brand development. Jane will share ideas and insight on how you can begin to create or refine your own marketing plan for your art.

Keynote Speaker: Bucks County Artist Jane Ramsey
Location: Orangery on the Campus of Bucks County Community College
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Check in and registration with a Meet and Mingle before the Keynote
7:30 – 9:00 pm: Keynote with Q&A
Open to the public.
A&C Members are FREE /Non Members $10

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Bach's St. John Passion - Performed by the Dryden Ensemble
2020-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, New Hope, PA, 18938
A rare opportunity to hear this masterpiece with the same performing forces that Bach used: a choir of eight superb singers and a small orchestra of 18th-century instruments. The effect is wonderfully direct and personal.
Scott Metcalfe, an acclaimed early music director, leads the production which features Jason McStoots as Evangelist, and William Sharp as Jesus, as well as sopranos Teresa Wakim and Margot Rood, mezzo-sopranos Kristen Dubenion-Smith and Kim Leeds, tenor Aaron Sheehan, and baritone Brian Ming Chu.
This production is a celebration of the Dryden Ensemble’s 25th anniversary. For related events, including a lecture, an instrument demonstration, and a panel discussion, please visit our website.

Venue: Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, New Hope, PA
Website: https://drydenensemble.org/home.html
Phone: 609-466-8541
E-mail: drydenensemble@gmail.com
Tickets online or at the door: $40 general admission; $10 students

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Larry Kirwan’s St Patrick’s Celtic Crushing Concert
2020-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Zlock Performing Arts Center, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, 18940, United States
Larry Kirwan of Black 47 and host of Celtic Crush on SiriusXM will bring his St. Patrick’s Week show to Zlock Performing Arts Center, Bucks County Community College on Saturday, March 14th. Kirwan, a founder of American Celtic Rock, will be celebrating the release of a new Black 47 compilation CD, St. Patrick’s Day Party. Joined by Andrew Sharp, piper/fiddler/flautist/vocalist they’ll revisit many of the iconic Black 47 songs from the new album, including Funky Ceili, Livin’ in America, James Connolly, 40 Shades of Blue. Kirwan will also introduce songs from his musical theatre career, including Hard Times (expected to open on Broadway later this year as Paradise Square).
Known for their exuberant and passionate live shows, the pints will be flowing and the craic will be mighty as Black 47 fans, Celtic Crushers and all who love Irish music will begin their St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The new compilation CD, St. Patrick’s Day Party will be available for the first time at the Zlock and Kirwan & Sharp will sign copies at a meet and greet after the show. Come and get your Irish on at Bucks!

Pianist Omar Sosa and violinist-vocalist Yilian Cañizares
2020-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Zlock Performing Arts Center, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, 18940, United States
Pianist Omar Sosa and violinist-vocalist Yilian Cañizares have come together to create Aguas, a beautiful and very personal album. Featuring their compatriot, percussionist Gustavo OVALLES, Aguas reflects the perspectives of two generations of Cuban artists living outside their homeland, interpreting their roots and traditions in subtle and unique ways. Songs range from the poignant to the exuberant, and are expressive of the exceptional musical chemistry, poetic sensibilities, and originality of the artists.
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All That Jazz
2020-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Holland Middle School, 400 East Holland Road, Holland, PA, 18966, United States
On Sunday March 1st at 3:00PM, the acclaimed Delaware Valley Wind Symphony will present its 1st concert of the 2020 season at Holland Middle School 400 East Holland Rd, Holland, PA 18966.
To bring in the new decade, the ensemble will perform a lively “All That Jazz” concert. With bright and upbeat music from the likes of Gershwin, Sammy Nestico, Frank Ticheli, Ferde Grofe, the audience will be entertained with music from the ’20s to the present day.
Tickets are sold the door and are still just $10. Students and children are always free. Complimentary refreshments will be offered after the concert. So come and enjoy a fun and musical afternoon with one of the best concert bands in the Delaware Valley.
