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SUMMARY:Art of the State 2025 at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Michael Frank  Amish Paradise \nIn 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. \nThere 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.” \nArt of the State will be open from Sunday\, June 8th through September 14\, 2025. \nPresented 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. \nThe State Museum of PA | PHMC \n300 North Street \nHarrisburg\, PA 17120 \nMuseum Hours: \nWednesday – Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm \nSunday 12 pm – 4:30 pm \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/art-of-the-state-2025-at-the-state-museum-of-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:The State Museum of Pennsylvania\, 300 North St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17120
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SUMMARY:Laudatory Si: Caring for Our Common World
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGrounded 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? \nA 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. \nParticipating 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. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/laudatory-si-caring-for-our-common-world/
LOCATION:Maguire Art Museum (the former Barnes Museum)\, 50 Lapsley Lane\, Merion\, PA\, 19066\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artist Reception for Jeanne Chesterton
DESCRIPTION:Jeanne Chesterton returns to Countryside Gallery for her second solo show. Shapes and Surfaces will feature 30 of her traditional still life paintings.  \nThe show runs from July 1 through the month of August: 2 S State St\, Newtown\, PA 18940
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/meet-the-artist-reception-for-jeanne-chesterton/
LOCATION:Countryside Gallery\, 2 S State St\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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SUMMARY:College Launches Search for the Next Bard of Bucks County
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEntrants 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. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\nEntry guidelines: https://bucksedu.wufoo.com/forms/qel0hld106wfv0/ \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/college-launches-search-for-the-next-bard-of-bucks-county/
LOCATION:Bucks County Community College\, 275 Swamp Rd\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inviting Nature's Alchemy
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nRegional Artists Exhibition  \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/inviting-natures-alchemy/
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SUMMARY:A&C First Thursdays-August 7 @7:00-8:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Freeman Hall\, 181 E Court St\, Doylestown\, PA 18901-4336\, Doylestown\, Pennsylvania 18901 \nFirst Thursday Art Share  \n  \nJoin 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. \n7:00-8:30 pm  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/ac-first-thursdays-august-7-700-830pm/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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