Art of the State 2025 at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
2025-06-08 12:00 - 2025-09-14 16:30 (America/New_York) | The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St, Harrisburg, PA, 17120
Michael Frank Amish Paradise
In its 58th year, Art of the State stands as a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s vibrant art scene. This year’s exhibition offers a captivating glimpse into the Commonwealth’s rich artistic heritage, featuring a diverse range of works spanning painting, photography/digital media, craft, sculpture, and works on paper.
There were 2,344 works submitted for consideration. Following a very challenging jury process, 97 were chosen, including our member Michael Frank’s piece “Amish Paradise.”
Art of the State will be open from Sunday, June 8th through September 14, 2025.
Presented by The State Museum of Pennsylvania in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation, Art of the State will offer cash awards for selected entries in the categories of Painting, Work on Paper, Photography & Digital Media, Sculpture and Craft.
The State Museum of PA | PHMC
300 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Museum Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 4:30 pm

Laudatory Si: Caring for Our Common World
2025-06-21 - 2025-08-10 | Maguire Art Museum (the former Barnes Museum), 50 Lapsley Lane, Merion, PA, 19066, United States
Featuring 24 artists working across diverse mediums—painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—Laudato Si’: Caring for Our Common Home presents a rich tapestry of work, both realistic and abstract, that reflect the beauty of our planet and the urgency of its preservation.
Grounded in the themes of care, responsibility, and interconnection, the exhibition examines the human impact on the environment and the ethical imperative to act as stewards of creation. It also considers Pope Francis’s emphasis on an interfaith approach to ecological protection: What does a unified spiritual response to climate change look like? How can collective belief systems foster accountability and hope?
A critical component of this exhibition is its focus on environmental justice, illuminating how climate change and ecological degradation disproportionately affect marginalized communities around the world. Through the voices and visions of artists from a range of cultural and geographic backgrounds, Laudato Si’ invites visitors to reflect, question, and imagine new paths toward healing the Earth and each other.
Participating Artists: Kim Bricker, Gregory Brellochs, Angelo Canta, SJ, Nora Chavooshian, David Enriquez, Roberta Tucci, Mary Negro, Rebecca Schultz, Rebecca Rutstein, Jack Elliott, Jennie Booth, June Yong Lee, Jean Burdick, Michelle Marcuse, Zhiqian Wang, Steve Donegan, Amie Potsic, Deirdre Murphy, Rosalind Bloom, Emily Brown, Billy Friebele, Sandra Benhaim, Josh Urso and Michael Webb.

Art in Harmony: Where Oil Meets Clay
2025-06-28 13:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 | Stover Mill Gallery, 843 River Rd, Erwinna, PA, 18920, United States
Join us for an inspiring exhibition featuring award-winning artists Cindy Roesinger and Shawn Campbell. Roesinger’s evocative oil paintings and Campbell’s expressive sculptures come together in a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary art. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the powerful synergy of two distinct yet harmoniously engaging artistic voices. Open Saturday’s & Sundays from 1-5pm from June 28th through July 27th.

Meet the Artist Reception for Jeanne Chesterton
2025-07-01 - 2025-08-31 | Countryside Gallery, 2 S State St, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
Jeanne Chesterton returns to Countryside Gallery for her second solo show. Shapes and Surfaces will feature 30 of her traditional still life paintings.
The show runs from July 1 through the month of August: 2 S State St, Newtown, PA 18940

College Launches Search for the Next Bard of Bucks County
2025-07-14 00:00 - 2025-09-19 23:30 | Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
The search is on for the 49th Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the longest-running poet laureate program in Pennsylvania.
Entrants must be Bucks County residents over age 18 who have never previously served as poet laureate, explained Dr. Rackin, a language and literature professor at BCCC, which administers the program.
Each entrant must submit an entry form with 10 original poems of any style, form, or length to the College’s School of Language and Literature. Entries must be submitted online by Friday, September 19.
The winner receives a $500 honorarium, a proclamation from the Bucks County Commissioners, and a reading and reception at Bucks County Community College with 2024 Poet Laureate Lake Angela, contest judges, and contest runners-up.

There is no charge for entry. All work must be original and can be published or unpublished. All entries must be submitted online by September 19. For more information, contact Dr. Ethel Rackin at Ethel.Rackin@bucks.edu.

Entry guidelines: https://bucksedu.wufoo.com/forms/qel0hld106wfv0/

Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants Announced
2025-07-14 08:00 - 2025-07-17 17:00
Grants for Arts Projects

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides funding for public engagement with the arts and arts education, for the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and for the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets.
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025, for projects taking place after June 1, 2026.
Note to Applicants: In previous years, Our Town had its own application deadline. To simplify the application intake and review process, Our Town applicants now will apply within the Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program and choose the “Our Town” discipline. The “GAP: Our Town” requirements and application questions have been simplified for the benefit of all applicants.

40 ART 2025/Bucks County's Biggest Little Art Show
2025-07-18 19:00 - 2025-07-19 00:00
Phoenix Art Supplies & Framing
This year’s show and exhibit is a hybrid event, with the opening sale happening online and then a live art show and pick-up party.
Online Opening
Friday, July 18 @ 7:00pm sharp!
Those “in-the-know” will be online as the show opens at 7:00 pm on Friday to get the best works! The action happens online at 40art.live! Online sales continue until the website closes at Midnight on Saturday. The online exhibit allows observers to peruse and purchase art any location: from the comfort of home, to out and about at a restaurant, or at a watch party.
Visit 40art.live
Live Art Show & Pickup Party
Sunday, July 20, Noon – 3:00pm
Buyers can not only pick up their online purchases, but also shop for more treasures on display. Ready Made frames will be available at a discounted price as well as a 20% framing discount coupon if you choose to frame your pieces at a later date.
For more information visit: phoenixartsupplies.com or call Phoenix: 215-345-0980
Everyone is welcome and all artwork is exhibited.

Inviting Nature's Alchemy
2025-08-02 13:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00
Regional Artists Exhibition

A&C First Thursdays-August 7 @7:00-8:30pm
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Freeman Hall, 181 E Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901-4336, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
First Thursday Art Share

Join us for a sharing of artwork and supportive feedback in a warm and collegial atmosphere at Freeman Hall. Bring one easily transportable piece of visual art to share. Light refreshments will be served.
7:00-8:30 pm

Create That Tune
2025-08-16 11:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00
MFA Gallery’s Group Showcase: “Create That Tune” features a wide variety of juried artworks from chosen artists, in multiple diverse mediums, all of which were created based on a song selected by the artist. The Title of every artwork in this Showcase will be the name of a song and its performer.

The Faculty Emeriti Arts Exhibition and Opening Reception August 28 from 4-7pm
2025-08-25 12:00 - 2025-10-25 16:00
The School of Arts and Communication at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) is pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibition celebrating the artistic contributions of its faculty emeriti members. The exhibition will be held at the Hicks Art Center located at 275 Swamp Road in Newtown PA from August 25 to October 25, 2025. The legacy of arts faculty who established the outstanding reputation of the Bucks County Community College School of Arts and Communication beginning in 1964 through the present will be seen, heard and on full view throughout Hicks Art Center in the upcoming The Faculty Emeriti Arts Exhibition. Some recent and historic works have never been exhibited in public prior to this prodigious exhibition.
The public is invited to attend an opening reception on August 28th from 4 – 7 in Hicks Art Center, Room H100.
Gallery hours Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays Noon – 4 p.m.
his exhibition is dedicated to Marlene E. Miller who passed away on July 30, 2025. Miller taught at Bucks from 1966 – 1998 inspiring generations of students and artists.

Louise Levy Solo Photography Show
2025-09-04 10:00 - 2025-09-26 16:00
Retrospective of Louise Levy’s Photography/September 4 – September 26; Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Generations of Indian Valley/ 259 N Second Street/Souderton, Pa 18964
Levy is an award-winning photographer who explores the world of light and shadow. Her work has been accepted in many juried shows including the Phillips’ Mill Photography Exhibition, and a solo show at Foulkeways at Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. She also received the Best of Show award from Destig, an international Fine Arts publication.

A&C First Thursday: September 4, 7-8:30pm
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall, 181 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States

Call for Entries: Contemporary Art Exhibit
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2026-01-04 23:30
Call for Entries:Contemporary Art Exhibit Thursday, September 4, 2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES open September 5, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Regional, emerging artists are invited to submit up to three pieces for consideration. A non-refundable $15 fee is required at the time of submission. The “emerging artist” is an artist that has established a style of working and creates professional work yet does not have gallery representation. Eligible artists must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland. Of the accepted artists, four will be chosen to receive monetary awards, which include Juror’s Choice ($400), First Place ($300), Second Place ($200) and Third Place ($100). The Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the 215/610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition February 23 through April 3, 2026: an annual exhibition that features the work of emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region. The exhibit will be juried by artist Jane Irish, whose paintings create confrontations and coexistences between realms of history that rarely collide—such as ornamentation and political protest, art and warfare, poetry and architecture.
See website for details:
215|610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition

A Celebration of The River
2025-09-06 13:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Stover Mill Gallery, 843 River Rd, Erwinna, PA, 18920, United States
Pastels & Oils by Helena van Emmerik-Finn & Sculpture by Jeanine Pennell

Small Oils Exhibition
2025-09-07 13:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00
Six area artists have had paintings accepted in the Philadelphia Sketch Club’s annual Small Oils Exhibition: Matt DeProspero, Lisa Domenic, Janine Dunn Wade, Jas Sziegel and Gene Underwood and Michael Weinert. Kate McCammon, a noted Philadelphia-based mixed media artist, was the juror.
The Philadelphia Sketch Club on tiny, picturesque Camac Street, is America’s oldest art club and has been operating continuously since 1860. Thomas Eakins taught there, and prominent artists such as N. C. Wyeth have served as president. The selected painters stand in a tradition of Bucks County artists included in Philadelphia Sketch Club shows. Walter Baum, Daniel Garber, Edward Redfield, and more recently, Ranulph Bye and Robert Beck, have all exhibited there.
The Small Oils Exhibition will run from September 7 until September 28. Admission is free when the gallery is open, on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 1pm until 5pm, and by appointment. There will be a reception on Sunday, September 14, from 1 pm until 3 pm; 235 S. Camac Street, Philadelphia

Open House at Volta
2025-09-10 12:00 - 2025-09-11 13:30
In celebration of our one-year anniversary, Volta: Center for Writing Arts, is hosting two Open Houses on Wednesday and Thursday, September 10 and 11, from 12-1:30PM. We would love to have you join us, so please stop by.
Bucks County Community College Library, 250 West Swamp Rd, Newtown, Pennsylvania

No River Twice September Reading
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Jump in to an interactive poetry reading where the audience selects what comes next!

Remembering Steve Zazenski, AWS (1948-2025)
2025-09-13 17:00
An exhibition to pay tribute to the man and his art. Patricia Hutton Galleries is extending a special invitation to all the members of the art community who knew and loved him and also to those who might like to learn about his work in watercolor and gouache. The opening reception will be held at Patricia Hutton Galleries on Saturday, September 13 from 5-8pm. His last available paintings will be on view beginning September 6 when the Doylestown Art Festival begins. Come meet some of Steve’s family at the opening reception!
Patricia Hutton Galleries
47 West State Street, Doylestown
215-348-1728 for further information

Vampire Hunters Book Release Party
2025-09-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Vampa Vampire and Paranormal Museum, 3686 US-202, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18902, 3686 US-202, Doylestown, PA, 18902, United States
Celebrating the release of the 2025 Horror Anthology, VAMPIRE HUNTERS at the Vampa Museum in Doylestown
Book Event is Free. 12-4 Lounge in the property gardens
5-8 party and readings with light food and refreshments in the Vampire Sanctuary.
Museum tours open all day. Tickets for Museum access are $20 for adults, $8 for children.

Congratulations to the many A&C members accepted into the 96th Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mills
2025-09-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Phillips Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
We proudly recognize the many A&C members who are accepted into the prestigious Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mills which runs September 20-October 26. Shawn Campbell is this years Honored Artist.
Congratulations to all our members:
Cay Maria Adams, Sandy Askey-Adams, Michael Ast, John Augustine, Barbara Backman, Joy Barth, Cathy Biggs, Abby Brooks, Dot Bunn, Jean Burdick, Tom Chesar, Jeanne Cherterton, Kelly Clark, Robin Crowley, Kristy Deflores, Lisa Domenic, William Donnelly Arlene Freed, Jewnnifer Gorman-Strawbridge, Diane Greenberg, Addie Hockney, Deb Hoeffner, Marybeth Hucker, Jennifer Kish, Judy LaTorre, Linda Lefevre, Robert Lowe, Nancy Miller, Florence Moonan, Kimberly Nentwig, Anita Nolan, Christine Ochab-Dicostanzo, Sueann Rainey, Cindy Roesinger, Janet Schuler, Gene Underwood, Helena van Emmerik-Finn, Barbara Wachter and Erica Wolf.

SPREAD THE WORD; `Show of Shows Art Exhibition at Upper Bucks Campus at Bucks County Community College
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-10-30 21:00 | Fickes Gallery, 1 Hillendale Rd, Perkasie, 18960, United States
September 22 – October 31, 2025
We will be holding an Art Exhibition in our Fickes Gallery. The Grand Opening Reception will be held on Friday, September 26, 6-8pm on the campus, located at 1 Hallandale Road, Perkasie, Pa
Looking for Artwork!
Artists are welcome to submit artwork (up to three pieces each) to display. Submission cost is $20. Pieces will be sold at the show. The artist may choose not to sell their works if they so desire.
For more information contact Kevin Murray, Campus Director: 215-258-7700/ubc@bucks.edu
To download the artist Prospectus: https://shorturl.at/f0bey

FLASH NEWS!! RESPONSE REQUIRED Small Works Pop-Up - Small Business Saturday – Are You Interested?
2025-09-30 08:00 - 23:30 | Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
We have Freeman Hall reserved for Doylestown’s Small Business Saturday, November 29 as well as the following day. The show will showcase the talents of our membership and provide an opportunity for community members to purchase art for personal enjoyment or as gifts.
Members will be permitted one or two 2-dimensional pieces and two portfolios. The framed pieces will be limited to 12” x 12” but the portfolios can be typical size, wrapped in cellophane.
There will be no registration fee, and the A&C will keep a 20% commission.
Please reply to the survey HERE by Tuesday, September 30 so that we can assess interest in offering this opportunity. Your prompt reply is crucial. If enough members are interested, we will go forward with it. More details will be available after replies are received.
Questions? Write to Charlene at treasurer@bucksarts.org or text 717-880-4174

Experimental Abstract Painting by Armor Keller
2025-10-02 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00
Step into an abstract world where color, form and texture collide to challenge your senses and imagination.
October 2 – November 30, 2025
Luminary Coffee, 243 N. Union Street, Lambertville. Open daily until 5pm

Art Show: Explore the Art of Local Women
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Wheat and Vine, 2, 266 S Main Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening. Immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of local talent featuring the diverse styles and captivating pieces of Kelly Clark, Kristy Deflores and Gun-Marie Nelson.
Held at Wheat and Vine, 266 S Main Street, Doylestown.

Hayden Saunier & V.A. Smith Poetry Reading
2025-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Main Point Books, 116 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA, 19087, United States
Join Main Point Books for an evening with two of the region’s leading poets
Wednesday, October 8, 6:30-7:30PM
116 North Wayne Avenue Wayne, PA 19087
Main Point Books welcomes poets V.A. Smith and Hayden Saunier in celebration of their new books!
This event will be in our lower level event space. RSVPs are requested via Eventbrite; walk-ins are welcome.

Hayden Saunier & V.A. Smith Poetry Reading
2025-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Main Point Books, 116 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA, 19087, United States
Join Main Point Books for an evening with two of the region’s leading poets
Wednesday, October 8, 6:30-7:30pm; 116 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, Pa, 19087
Main Point Books welcomes poets V.A. Smith and Hayden Saunier in celebration of their new books!
This event will be in our lower level event space. RSVPs are requested via Eventbrite; walk-ins are welcome.

Upcoming Reads by Poet and Actor Hayden Saunier
2025-10-08 18:30 - 21:00

Fall ‘25 is in full bloom all around the River Towns!
2025-10-16 08:00 - 2025-10-27 23:30 | Makers Alley, 29 Race Street, Frenchtown, NJ, United States
What better way to celebrate than to gather up your latest artistic creations and enter them for exhibition in Makers Alley’s Fall 25 Art & Design Exhibition. All artistic disciplines are welcome regardless of material or medium, no matter your skill set. All submission are entered as either emerging or experienced Artists!
Click Here for the Submission Form!
https://airtable.com/appxUpIJkhDK2OGbv/pagPtzn6GHKn3xccF/form
Stay tuned and watch for the most current Fall Exhibition details in our newsletters, on MakersAlley.org and follow us on our social media channels: instagram @makers.alley, fb @Makers Alley, and
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PLEASE NOTE: CUT-OFF DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS OCTOBER 27

Bucks County Artist Selected for Philadelphia Exhibition
2025-11-05 18:00 - 2025-12-16 20:00 | William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
The William Way Center has selected two paintings by Bucks County artist Gene Underwood for its 20th Annual Juried Exhibition. Artists from the Philadelphia metro area submitted work, and 47 artists were chosen to exhibit one or two works. Juror Stamatina Gregory chose “Neither Straight nor True” and “Bubble Double” from the five works that Underwood submitted. They are examples of his ongoing series that surprisingly includes bubble wrap as a subject. “I am hellbent on innovating the still life tradition so it reflects our LED-lighted 21st century. When I carefully render commonplace items—bubble wrap, Post-its, paper coffee cups, or Ziplock bags—in traditional oil paint, there’s irony. Look deeper and you may find beauty there and a bit of ecological anxiety,” Underwood says. Recently, Underwood’s innovative paintings were chosen for Ellarslie Open 46 in Trenton and the 96th Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show.
The exhibition opens with a reception on Wednesday, November 5, from 6 to 8pm, at 1315 Spruce Street. It continues until December 16, and is free to the public.
Juror Stamatina Gregory, Head Curator and Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, has also taught at the University of Pennsylvania and other prominent colleges. Since opening in 1976, the William Way LGBTQ Community Center has been committed to highlighting the work of LGBTQIA+ artists from the Philadelphia region, providing a vital platform for their creative expression. Each year, it produces at least six major exhibitions, including the Annual Juried Art Exhibition.
