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SUMMARY:"A Celebration Of Poetry" Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 17 for “A Celebration of Poetry\,” a group reading by Cheryl Baldi\, Joseph Chelius\, Terence Culleton\, Robbin Farr\, Patricia Goodrich\, Arlene Geller\, Lynn Levin\, Tom Mallouk\, Steve Nolan\, and Bill Wunder at the Lower Southampton Library from 6:30-8:00pm.  \n30 Days of Inspiration is the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County’s yearly project matching poetry with art in honor of National Poetry Month. See all of the pairings on social media @bucksarts. \nThis reading is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Township Library of Lower Southampton and The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County. \nThe Township Library of Lower Southampton is located at 1983 Bridgetown Pike in Feasterville-Trevose\, Pa.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/a-celebration-of-poetry/
LOCATION:Township Library of Lower Southampton\, 1983 Bridgetown Pike\, Feasterville-Trevose\, PA\, 19053\, United States
CATEGORIES:Council Events
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SUMMARY:Art of Marketing 4.0: Put Your Best Foot Forward | April 13\, 7-9pm on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Put Your Best Foot Forward\nHave you ever received a rejection letter from a juried show you entered?\nCould it have been because of how you submitted your work?\nAre your photos the best they can be? Are they labeled correctly?\nIs your artist’s statement original and inspiring? Does it help tell your unique story? \nLet us help you Put Your Best Foot Forward with our upcoming member-benefit  Art of Marketing Zoom webinar on April 13\, from 7-9pm. \nIt will be free\, it will be fun\, it will be full of tips that will help you enter any art show with more confidence because you know your entry looks its best. \nNot a member of the A&C? Join now: https://www.bucksarts.org/member-benefits/ \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to write an effective artist’s statement\nGene Underwood\, former advertising creative director\, current painter\, and A&C board member.\n\n\nHow to take good photos and resize them for online submissions\nJosh Woodroffe\, Owner of pixelMIGHT in Souderton\, professional photographer\, website designer and Photoshop wizard.\n\n\nHow to label your photos and format your documents\nJane Ramsey\, former advertising executive\, current owner of Simons Fine Art Framing & Gallery\, and A&C board member.\n\nThe presenters will take questions and then provide toolkits by email after the webinar. \nRegister:\nPre-registration is required\, and registration is limited to 50 participants.\nRegister at https://bit.ly/3IWSzW1 \nWe will send you a reminder before the event.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/art-of-marketing-4-0-put-your-best-foot-forward-april-13-5-7pm-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County Online
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SUMMARY:"A Celebration of Poetry" Poem Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of ten archived poems from the 30 Days of Inspiration project will be displayed throughout the Township Library of Southampton during the entire month of April.  \n30 Days of Inspiration is the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County’s yearly project matching poetry with art in honor of National Poetry Month. The project has run annually since 2021. See this year’s pairings on social media @bucksarts beginning April 1. \nThis exhibit is sponsored by Township Library of Lower Southampton and the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/a-celebration-of-poetry-poem-exhibition/
LOCATION:Township Library of Lower Southampton\, 1983 Bridgetown Pike\, Feasterville-Trevose\, PA\, 19053\, United States
CATEGORIES:Council Events
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SUMMARY:A&C First Thursday Literary Arts Salon
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday Literary Arts Salon March 2\, 2023 \n7-8:30 pm at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown. \nFeaturing five wonderful writers: Liz Chang\, Joseph Chelius\, Grant Clauser\, Lynn Fanok\, and Elizabeth Luciano. \nWriters will read selections from their work followed by a relaxed discussion and Q & A session and light refreshments in the parlor at Freeman Hall. \nBooks will be available for sale.  \nFor reservations email: programs@bucksarts.org \nMEET THE ARTISTS: \nLiz Chang was 2012 Montgomery County Poet Laureate in Pennsylvania. Her poems have appeared in Verse Daily\, Exit 7\, Breakwater Review and Stoneboat Literary Journal\, among others. Her chapbook Museum of Things is forthcoming from Finishing Line Press in 2023. Chang’s translation of Claude de Burine’s poetry is anthologized in Paris in Our View from l’Association des Amis de Shakespeare Company. She is Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Moravian University. \nJoseph Chelius was the 2000 Bucks County poet laureate\, and in 2017 was the first place winner of the inaugural Bucks County Short Story competition. Joe’s work has appeared in Cider Press Review\, Commonweal\, Poet Lore\, Poetry East\, Rattle\, and other journals. He has published two full-length collections of poems with WordTech Communications: The Art of Acquiescence (2014) and Crossing State Lines (2020). \nGrant Clauser is the author of five books\, most recently Muddy Dragon on the Road to Heaven (winner of the Codhill Press Poetry Award). He’s a past Poet Laureate of Montgomery County. Poems have appeared in The American Poetry Review\, Greensboro Review\, Kenyon Review\, and other journals. He works as an editor and teaches at Rosemont College. \nLynn Fanok spent her childhood in New Jersey\, and has lived in Bucks County for over twenty-five years. Her new book of poetry\, Bread and Fumes\, explores the cultural influences of her father’s Ukrainian heritage\, and the challenges of being the daughter of a Nazi labor camp survivor. Her poetry appears in Painted Bride Quarterly\, Tiny Seed Journal\, Schuylkill Valley Journal\, Red Wolf Press\, and tiny wren lit. Lynn lives with her husband in Bucks County\, Pennsylvania. \nElizabeth Luciano grew up on the Jersey Shore and earned a BA and an MFA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After spending some time working as a journalist and public relations specialist\, she changed careers and became an educator. She has worked at Bucks County Community College since 2004\, teaching all levels of composition. She is also the director of the Bucks County Short Fiction contests. Her work has been published in the Boston Globe\, the Philadelphia Inquirer\, and Seventeen Magazine\, among others. \nLiterary Arts Salons 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. 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/ac-first-thursday-literary-arts-salon/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Call to Artists! RED Show: Artists Share Their "Where" | Submissions open May 1
DESCRIPTION:R.E.D. Show\nREIMAGINE\, EXPLORE\, DISCOVER: Artist’s Share Their “Where”\nJune 2 – June 25\, 2023\nSubmissions open May 1 \nMembers of the Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County are invited to submit 2D and 3D artworks inspired by “where.” \n\n“Where” is the place you are most creative?\n“Where” do you find your inspiration?\n“Where” is your personal art journey taking you?\n\nNot a member? Join now\, then enter the show: /www.bucksarts.org/member-benefits/\nYou do not need to be a resident of Bucks County to be a member of the A&C and enter the R.E.D. Show. \nGeneral Information: \n\nRepresentational and non-representational work in all mediums is welcome.\nArtists may produce new works in response to the call for art or they may also submit work\npreviously created.\nSubmissions from new\, emerging\, and established artists are welcomed. We especially encourage submissions from historically underrepresented voices in arts communities\, and we celebrate the full expression of all identities.\nA guest juror will present five cash awards for this online and in person exhibition.\nArtist talks\, plein air artists\, and special events are scheduled for the run of the show.\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nApril 1: R.E.D. Show prospectus will be available\nMay 1 – May 15: Artist’s submissions via Entrythingy\nMay 31\, 3-7pm: Drop off framed and portfolio pieces\nJune 2-4: Opening weekend reception\, artist talks\, plein air artists\, and special events\nJune 10\, 11 & 17\, 18\, 11am-4pm: Weekend gallery hours\nJune 24-25\, 11am-4pm: Closing weekend\nJune 26\, 3-7pm: Pick up\n\nQuestions? Email exhibitions@bucksarts.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/call-to-artists-red-show-artists-share-their-where-submissions-open-may-1/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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SUMMARY:Become Echo Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come to the launch of Robbin Farr’s poetry book\, Become Echo\, and enjoy getting together with other poetry lovers over refreshments and conversation. Robbin will read from her book and answer any questions about the poems or her publishing experience. The free launch event will be held on Sunday\, February 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street Doylestown. Parking is free and plentiful. Reservations are required due to space limitations.Send your reservation request to programs@bucksarts.org. Masks are optional.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/become-echo-book-launch/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Council Events
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SUMMARY:First Thursdays: ART CHAT | New Faces\, New Works at Freeman Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the A&C for a Board Meet & Greet and an informal Art Share. Meet our newest board members\, Christina Galagarza\, Clifford Eberly\, Gene Underwood\, Carol Gilbert\, and Ashara Shapiro. See their latest works\, works in progress\, and sketches for new pieces. Enjoy some light refreshments and some inspiring conversation in a historic setting. \nWe are limiting attendance to be mindful about Covid. Advance registration is required: info@bucksarts.org. \nFreeman Hall is located at 181 East Court Street in Doylestown\, PA. Parking is free\, and there is no fee to participate. \nThe event will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. \nSALEM UCC\, FREEMAN HALL\, & COVID: We follow CDC and local and state COVID-safety recommendations. Wearing a face-mask is recommended but optional\, and we expect all who are eligible\, to be vaccinated. Those with flu-like symptoms or who have recently tested positive for COVID should stay home.  \nQuestions? info@bucksarts.org
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/first-thursdays-art-chat-new-faces-new-works-at-freeman-hall/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Submit Now through January 31: 30 Days of Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Coming Up! \nApril: 30 Days of Inspiration\, 2023 \nThe submission link will be active January 15-31. \nPoets and artists are invited to share original work with the community through a poem-a-day matched with an artwork-a-day for every day in April\, in celebration of National Poetry Month and hosted by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County. \nSubmissions will be accepted January 15-January 31\, 2023. The submission link will be active during that time. \nApril: 30 Days of Inspiration seeks poems and art that explore what strengthens\, connects\, revives or calms—from small\, seemingly ordinary moments to dramatic occasions\, broad landscapes\, and abstractions. A different poem matched with a different artwork will be featured on ACCBC social media each day of April\, 2023. Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County will curate the exhibition. \nCOMPLETE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES \nPoetry and artwork submissions will be accepted from January 15-31\, 2023. The submission link will be active during that time. \nArtists and writers do not have to be residents of Bucks County or members of the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County to participate. Submissions from new\, emerging\, and established artists are welcomed. We especially encourage submissions from historically underrepresented voices in arts communities\, and we celebrate the full expression of all identities. \nDonations to the A&CCBC and new memberships are encouraged to support our work\, but there is no submission fee for this project! Join us! \nPOETRY SUBMISSIONS: SEND UP TO TWO \n\nSend up to two (2) poems in a single document (.doc or .docx)\nUse only Times New Roman 12 pt. font\nEach poem should be no more than 20 lines.\nWe accept previously published work. Add citation/credit at end of poem.\nSimultaneous submissions are accepted\, but please let us know immediately if your work has been accepted elsewhere by sending us a note with your name and title of the work to info@bucksarts.org\nACCBC assumes First Electronic/Online Rights including the right to archive.\nPlease adhere to all guidelines. Submissions not adhering to our guidelines will not be considered.\n\nARTWORK GUIDELINES: SEND UP TO TWO \n\nSend up to two images (.jpg)\nWeb-ready images: 72 dpi\, 900-1200 pixels on the longest side\nQuality: Cropped\, not crooked\nLabeled: Label (save as) images with your name\, the title of the work\, and the medium: (i.e.\, Jane Smith_River View-Oil on Linen.jpg)\nArtists may only submit images once\, so make sure they are the best they can be.\nACCBC has permission to use submitted works for digital and print promotional purposes\, including the right to archive.\nCollectors interested in making purchases will be able to reach out to individual artists through websites provided on the artist submission forms. The Arts & Cultural Council will not post prices as part of this Art and Poetry initiative and will not accept any commissions on sales of work.\nPlease adhere to all guidelines. The ACCBC reserves the right to refuse submissions that do not adhere to the guidelines.\n\nWE WILL CONTACT YOU… \n. . . when the exhibition is curated\, and we have scheduled the poetry and art pairings.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/coming-up-april-30-days-of-inspiration-2023/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County Online
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SUMMARY:Arts & Drafts | Two Rivers Taproom in Quakertown
DESCRIPTION:ARTS & DRAFTS\nJANUARY 26\, 6pm till?\nTwo Rivers Taproom in Quakertown\, PA \nConnect with the A&C board\, members\, and arts enthusiasts at a Bucks County brewery for some casual conversation and inspiration. \nNo need to RSVP – just look for the A&C Arts & Drafts sign\, and pull up a chair! Everyone buys their own wine\, beer\, or snacks. \nTwo Rivers Taproom is located at 106 East Route 313 in Quakertown\, PA. Learn more about the brewery at https://www.tworiversbrewing.com/quakertown-taproom.html \nWe will be meeting up four times a year to experience different breweries and meet with the arts community throughout the County.\nNext “on Tap:”\nApril 27\, 2023\nNeshaminy Creek Brewing Company – Dublin\, PA\nhttps://neshaminycreekbrewing.com
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/arts-drafts-two-rivers-taproom-in-quakertown/
LOCATION:Two Rivers Taproom\, 106 East Route 313\, Quakertown\, PA\, 18951\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T203000
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SUMMARY:Literary Arts Salon: January 5 at 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our 2023 First Thursday series opens with a Literary Art Salon on January 5\, 2023 at 7 pm at Freeman Hall 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown. \nRobbin Farr\, Ethel Rackin\, and Roy Smith will read selections from their work followed by a Q & A session and light refreshments in the parlor at Freeman Hall. Books will be available for sale.   \nSeating is limited and free parking is available. \nReservations are required at info@bucksarts.org. \nMEET THE ARTISTS: \nRobbin Farr\, poet and essayist\, lives and writes in Doylestown\, where she lives with her patient husband and their cat\, Charlie who is prone to snort at the occasional poetic line. She is a founder and co-editor of River Heron Review\, an online poetry journal\, publishing and supporting poets from across the globe. When not writing poetry or editing\, you will find Robbin volunteering for the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County. Her poetry has been published in various journals\, including Panoply\, Sky Island\, Atlanta Review\, 2River View and others. Her book\, Become Echo (Atmosphere Press)\, is launching next month. Learn more about Robbin at robbinfarr.com. \nEthel Rackin is the author of three books of poetry: The Forever Notes (Parlor Press\, 2013); Go On (Parlor Press\, 2016); and Evening (Furniture Press\, 2017). Her new teaching text is Crafting Poems and Stories: A Guide to Creative Writing (Broadview Press\, 2022). Her writing has appeared in the American Poetry Review\, Colorado Review\, Kenyon Review\, New England Review\, Poetry Daily\, Verse Daily\, Volt\, and other journals. A MacDowell fellow\, she is a professor of English at Bucks County Community College\, where she directs the Bucks County Poet Laureate Program and the Wordsmiths Reading Series. \nRoy W. Smith runs a monthly poetry round table gathering at Prallsville Mills Stockton New Jersey and has been a long time organizer and MC of multiple poetry events in Bucks county and New Jersey. He believes strongly that poetry should be nurtured in a creative\, friendly space.  Roy has been published in River Heron Review\, Philadelphia stories\, Apiary\, Karla’s thirteen New Hope Poets and the Bucks County Herald and also Radius magazine as well as Phantom Billstickers cafe reader out of New Zealand among others.  \nThe honoraria are donated in support of poetry and creative writing by Mark Wisse and the Lenel Education Fund.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/literary-art-salon-january-5-at-7pm/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T170000
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SUMMARY:CALL TO ARTISTS! WINE & ART TRAIL 2023 | Commit now through Nov. 15
DESCRIPTION:CALL TO ARTISTS! WINE & ART TRAIL 2023 \nCommit to participate through November 15 \nDetails and entry forms: https://www.bucksarts.org/wine-art/ \nArtists working in all mediums and styles are invited to commit to participate in the 2023 Bucks County Wine & Art Trail\, now through November 15. \nArtists who commit may paint\, draw\, photograph\, and more at select Bucks County wineries throughout the year\, beginning in October! Artists may visit wineries to work en plein air\, or to sketch and gather images and ideas for studio pieces. Some wineries provide indoor arts opportunities as well\, to open subject matter beyond the landscape. \nReturning 2022 Trail artists are welcome\, as well as new artists to the program. You do not need to be a member of the A&C or live in Bucks County to participate. \nThe A&C is excited to continue its collaboration with Visit Bucks County on the Bucks County Wine & Art Trail\, providing an amazing opportunity for regional artists and Bucks County visitors. \nFEATURED IMAGE: Judith Nentwig’s Wine & Art Panel at Crossing Vineyards and Winery\, now through September 2023 (detail).
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/call-to-artists-wine-art-trail-2023-commit-now-through-nov-15/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T210000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Young Writers at our November 3\, 2022\, Literary Arts Salon!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Young Writers at our November 3\, 2022\, Literary Arts Salon! \nJoin us for an evening with the 2022 Bucks County High School Fiction and Poetry Winners! \nOur next First Thursday Event is a Literary Arts Salon celebrating the upcoming writers among us. Join us to hear award-winning students Leo Burchell\, Bethany Conover\, Adam Dombrowski\, Maria Kesisoglou\, Rhianna Searle\, and Pearl Smith read selections from their work followed by a Q & A session. \nPlease note that this Literary Arts Salon will take place at Salem Church\, 186 E Court Street\, Doylestown\, November 3\, 2022\, at 7 pm.  \nFree and open to the public. Free parking is available\, and reservations are not required.\nQuestions? info@bucksarts.org.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/celebrate-young-writers-at-our-november-3-2022-literary-arts-salon/
LOCATION:A&C at Salem\, 186 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T210000
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SUMMARY:ARTS & DRAFTS
DESCRIPTION:ARTS & DRAFTS IS BACK*! \nConnect with the A&C board\, members\, and arts enthusiasts at a Bucks County brewery for some casual conversation and inspiration. \nWe will be meeting up four times a year to experience different breweries and meet with the arts community throughout the County. \nNo need to RSVP – just look for the A&C Arts & Drafts sign\, and pull up a chair! \n(PS The beer is on you!) \nFirst “on Tap:” \nThursday October 27 – 6pm till ?\nAristaeus Craft Brewing Company\nLanghorne\, PA \nServing wine & beer; food truck TBA (check website for particulars) \nhttps://www.aristaeusbrewing.com/ \nNext “on Tap:” \nThursday January 26- 6pm till ? \nTwo Rivers Taproom\nQuakertown\, PA \nServing beer\, burgers\, sandwiches\, and fries; vegan option (check website for particulars) \nhttps://www.tworiversbrewing.com/ \n(PS The beer is on you!) \n*The last time we met was fall 2019! \nQuestions? info@bucksarts.org
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/arts-drafts/
LOCATION:Aristaeus Craft Brewing Company\, 2475-C Big Oak Road\, Langhorne\, PA\, 19047\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T203000
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SUMMARY:A&C LITERARY ARTS SALON
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a LITERARY ARTS SALON on October 6\, 2022\, at 7 pm at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, featuring four wonderful writers: Chad Frame\, Patricia Goodrich\, Lynn Miller\, and Julie Standig. Presented by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County. \nAll four writers will read selections from their work followed by a relaxed discussion\, Q & A session\, and light refreshments. Books will be available for sale. Seating is limited and free parking is available. Reservations are required. If weather permits\, the salon will be held on the front porch\, if not\, we will be in the parlor at Freeman Hall and will follow any covid protocols of Freeman Hall. Masks are recommended and appreciated. \nFor reservations email info@bucksarts.org. \nMEET THE ARTISTS: \nChad Frame is the author of Little Black Book (2022\, Finishing Line Press)\, Director of the Montgomery County Poet Laureate Program\, a Poet Laureate Emeritus of Montgomery County\, PA\, Poetry Editor of Ovunque Siamo\, and founder of the Caesura Poetry Festival and Retreat. His work has appeared in Rattle\, Pedestal\, Barrelhouse\, Rust+Moth\, and elsewhere\, including on iTunes from the Library of Congress\, and was sent to the moon as part of the Lunar Codex Project. \nPatricia Goodrich is a poet and visual artist. She has been featured reader at writers’ conferences in Slovenia\, Lithuania\, and Russia\, and at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival\, USA  She has received Pennsylvania Fellowships in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction. Stone Hunting in Transylvania\, Woman With A Wandering Eye\, How the Moose Got To Be\, Verda’s House\, and Red Mud are among Goodrich’s books of poems. Her poetry has been translated into Chinese\, Finnish\, French\, Lithuanian\, Slovenian\, and Romanian. .  The River Place\, a volume in collaboration with Romanian poet Ioan Hadarig will be published August\, 2022 \nLynn Miller is Professor Emeritus of Political Science\, Temple University. He is the author of a number of books and articles on world politics. Books include Organizing Mankind and Global Order: Values and Power in International Politics. His 2010 novel is Crossing the Line. He is the co-author (with Lloyd Jensen) of Global Challenge\, (with Annette H. Emgarth) of French Philadelphia\, (with James McClelland) of City in a Park\, and (with Therese Dolan) of Salut! France Meets Philadelphia: The French Presence in Philadelphia’s History\, Culture\, and Art\, which was published by Temple University Press in November\, 2020. His memoir\, Postcards from Delphi\, is now available from the author. \nA lifetime New Yorker\, Julie Standig now writes with two amazing poetry groups\, Marie Kane’s KT and the Stalwart Poets. She has been published in Alehouse Press\, Sadie Girl Press\, After Happy Hour Review\, Schuylkill Journal Review\, US1 Poets/Del Val\, Gyroscope Review as well as online journals. Her first chapbook\, Memsahib Memoir was released by Plan B Press in 2017 and an upcoming collection\, The Forsaken Little Black Book will be released Fall 2022 by Kelsay Books. She lives in Bucks County with her husband and their springer spaniel. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/ac-literary-arts-salon/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Salon Show - Closing Weekend - Celebrate Visual and Literary Arts
DESCRIPTION:Doors are open in Doylestown for another fantastic art exhibition and sale\, coupled with an opportunity to meet local writers and illustrators. \nJoin the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County on October 1 and 2 from noon to 4pm for the closing of the Fall Salon Member Show at Freeman Hall on East Court Street in Doylestown. Stop in to see a stunning exhibition featuring the work of over 125 regional artists – 250 paintings\, drawings\, prints\, photographs\, mixed media works\, sculptures\, handmade books\, ceramics\, jewelry\, and more. Visitors to the show continue to comment on the variety of work exhibited\, the breadth of local talent on display\, and the historic setting that invites guests to linger and enjoy the work. \nThe Fall Salon Show is also a fabulous opportunity for collectors\, all of whom are invited to see the show and support local artists by making a purchase. Framed as well as matted works are available for sale. \nIn addition\, on Sunday\, October 2 from 1 to 3 pm\, the Arts & Cultural Council will host local authors signing and selling their books\, as well as book illustrators showcasing their work. Book genres include fiction\, non-fiction\, travel-memoir\, children’s books\, and poetry. Join us and connect with these A&C member literary and visual artists: Joe Chelius\, Julie Fratrik\, Jane Mohler\, Margaret Montet\, Bernadette McBride\, Steve Nolan\, David Roth\, Bill Wunder\, Patricia Goodrich\, Julie Standig\, Bill Hemmig\, Marie Kane\, and Deborah Hoeffner. Robbin Farr\, a member of the A&C Literary Arts Committee\, said\, “This is a great opportunity to meet local authors and talk to them about their work\, their inspiration\, and their style.” \nFreeman Hall is located at 181 East Court Street in Doylestown PA. There is free parking\, and the historic building is accessible.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/fall-salon-show-closing-weekend-celebrate-visual-and-literary-arts/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20220810T142938Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION: BUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL 2023
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE INVITED! ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION: BUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL 2023\nLEARN MORE: Thursday September 29\, 2022\, at 6 p.m. on Zoom \nJoin Visit Bucks County staff and Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County board members Jane Ramsey and Ruth Anderson\, as they walk you through the details about the upcoming BUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL event. \nThe BUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL continues the partnership between Visit Bucks County (VBC) and the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County (A&C). Artists working in all mediums and styles are once again invited to visit participating wineries THROUGHOUT THE YEAR\, to create works for the Bucks County Wine & Art Trail. \nThe collaboration features opportunities for representational and non-representational regional artists working in all mediums to create works inspired by Bucks County wineries\, to visit wineries to work or gather images\, to expand arts marketing in a variety of ways\, to exhibit and sell artwork\, and to be part of tourism promotion in Bucks County. \n\nArtists will COMMIT TO PARTICIPATE in the 2023 project October 1\, 2022\, through November 15\, 2022.\nArtists will be able to visit wineries upon completion of the COMMIT TO PARTICIPATE form; packets will be mailed to participating artists separately.\nArtist will SUBMIT FINISHED WORKS completed in any style\, medium\, or season for consideration for the Trail during the submission period\, April 1-July 1\, 2023.\nThe 2023 Trail will open in October 2023.\n\nCurated works will be displayed on professionally printed weatherproof display panels at the wineries and on a set of fine art notecards beginning October 2023. Works will also be included in an in-person exhibition\, sale\, and community reception at Freeman Hall in Doylestown in 2024. \nArtists who participated in the inaugural Trail are welcome to re-commit – and new artists are always welcome! You do not have to be a member of the A&C to participate\, and there is no fee to enter the program. \nThere will be time for questions following the presentation. \nREGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nYou do not need to attend this presentation to be part of the event\, but it might be helpful. \nQUESTIONS? info@bucksarts.org
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/zoom-information-session-bucks-county-wine-art-trail-2023/
LOCATION:Visit Bucks County: Zoom\, 3207 Street Rd\, Bensalem\, PA\, 19020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T160000
DTSTAMP:20220920T112254Z
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SUMMARY:A&C FALL SALON MEMBER EXHIBITION AND SALE
DESCRIPTION:125+ regional artists submitted a fabulous variety of work for the A&C upcoming Fall Salon Member Show. \nDrawings\, paintings\, prints\, ceramics\, jewelry\, sculpture\, and more will grace the rooms of historic Freeman Hall from September 10 – October 2. Framed and portfolio (matted) pieces will be available. \nPlein air painters will be on site every weekend to inspire the community. \nMARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! This show will be a fabulous opportunity for artists and collectors\, all of whom are invited to see the show and support local artists by making a purchase. \nThe exhibition and programs are free and open to the public. \nFreeman Hall is located at 181 East Court Street in Doylestown. Free parking is available. Stop in Arts Fest weekend to see the show\, then walk a few blocks to the Festival – we will also have a booth #15 on West State Street featuring the work of some of our members. \nDetails and hours at www.bucksarts.org/fallsalon \nQuestions? info@bucksarts.org.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/ac-fall-salon-member-show/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T203000
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SUMMARY:LITERARY ARTS SALON at Freeman Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a LITERARY ARTS SALON on August 4\, 2022\, at 7 pm at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, featuring four distinctive writers and poets: Dante Del Vecchio\, Patricia Goodrich\, Cleveland Wall\, and Bill Wunder. Presented by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County. \nAll four writers will read selections from their work followed by a relaxed discussion\, Q & A session\, and light refreshments. Books will be available for sale. Seating is limited and free parking is available. Reservations are required. Weather permitting\, the salon will be held on the front porch\, if not\, we will be in the parlor at Freeman Hall and will follow the covid protocols of Freeman Hall. \nFor reservations email info@bucksarts.org.  \nMEET THE ARTISTS:\nDante del Vecchio is a poet\, singer/songwriter and painter. He is the former winner of the student poetry contest at Bucks County Community College and former editor of the Literary magazine at the college. He has been published in various small presses and university publications. He is also a former finalist for the Bucks County Poet Laureate contest. \nPatricia Goodrich is a poet and visual artist. She has been featured reader at writers’ conferences in Slovenia\, Lithuania\, and Russia\, and at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival\, USA She has received Pennsylvania Fellowships in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction. Stone Hunting in Transylvania\, Woman With A Wandering Eye\, How the Moose Got To Be\, Verda’s House\, and Red Mud are among Goodrich’s books of poems. Her poetry has been translated into Chinese\, Finnish\, French\, Lithuanian\, Slovenian\, and Romanian. . The River Place\, a volume in collaboration with Romanian poet Ioan Hadarig will be published August\, 2022. \nCleveland Wall is a poet\, teaching artist\, and librarian in Bethlehem\, PA. She performs with interactive poetry troupe No River Twice and with musical combo The Starry Eyes. She is the author of Let X=X and many small\, hand-made chapbooks. Current obsessions include dream life\, embodied poetics\, ephemeral art\, and the power of persistent\, incremental change. \nBill Wunder’s poem\, “’Looking Through Old Family Photographs was chosen as a co-winner for First Prize in the 2022 Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards. He is a poet\, editor and the author of four volumes of poetry. Bill’s book\, Hand’s Turning the Earth was a national finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. He is a two-time Pushcart Nominee\, and a former Poet Laureate of Bucks County\, Pa. His newest volume of Poetry is Welcome to Paradise\, New and Selected Poems. Bill’s poems are widely published\, and recently\, some of his work became a permanent part of a Living Anthology on War Memories published in Revue LISA (Le Mans\, France). A Vietnam veteran\, Bill served as Poetry Editor of The Schuylkill Valley Journal (Philadelphia\, Pa.) for ten years.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/literary-arts-salon-at-freeman-hall/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T233000
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SUMMARY:CALL TO ARTISTS: FALL SALON MEMBER SHOW 2022 | Registration August 1-19
DESCRIPTION:GET READY FOR THE FALL SALON MEMBER SHOW 2022\nCALL TO ARTISTS: Registration August 1-19 \nAny medium\, any subject matter\, any style\n2D & 3D works accepted\nOverview below \nShow Runs September 10 – October 2 \nArts & Cultural Council of Bucks County hosts its second annual Fall Salon Member Show at Freeman Hall\, which opens the weekend of the Doylestown Art Festival. \nThis show will be a fabulous opportunity for artists and collectors\, all of whom are invited to see the show and support local artists by making a purchase. \nIn addition\, the weekend of October 1-2\, the A&C has some “bookish events” planned to highlight both literary and visual artist members. \nThe exhibition and programs are free and open to the public. \nAT A GLANCE: \n\nRegister online between August 1- 19\, 2022\, at bucksarts.org/enter \nA&C member artists may submit two artworks – one framed and one portfolio piece.\nThere is no entry fee. This is a member-benefit exhibit opportunity.\nA&C member artists may submit 2D works in any medium.\n3D works also accepted\, with some size constraints. Contact info@bucksarts.org for details.\nRegistrations will be accepted on a first come\, first served basis. Some artists may have pieces displayed on the second floor.\nDrop off Wednesday September 7\, between 3-7 pm at Freeman Hall located at 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown.\nArtists are invited to work en plein air on the grounds of Freeman Hall for the run of the show.\nDetails and complete prospectus at org/enter.\n\nQuestions? As always\, email info@bucksarts.org. \nIN DETAIL | THE PROSPECTUS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AUGUST 1. IN THE MEANTIME: \nIntent to Enter Work  \n\nRegister online between August 1- 19\, 2022\, at www.bucksarts.org/enter \nA&C member artists may submit two artworks – one framed and one portfolio piece.\nOnline registration requires only the image of the framed piece (image does not need to include the frame\, only the artwork). Do NOT submit portfolio image.\nDrop off Wednesday September 7\, 3-7 pm at Freeman Hall located at 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown.\n\nShow Dates  \n\nSaturday\, September 10 and Sunday\, September 11\, from 10 am to 5 pm (during Doylestown Arts Festival)\nSeptember 17-18\, noon to 4\nSeptember 24-25\, noon to 4\nOctober 1-2\, noon to 4\nBreakdown / artwork pick up October 3\, 3-7pm\nOther hours by appointment; contact info@bucksarts.org\n\nOpportunity \n\nArtists are invited to work en plein air on the grounds of Freeman Hall for the run of the show. Indicate your interest on the registration form.\n\nRequirements  \n\nParticipating artists are required to register online between August 1- 19\, 2022\, at www.bucksarts.org/enter \nA&C member artists may submit two artworks – one framed and one portfolio piece.\nThere is no entry fee. This is a member-benefit exhibit opportunity.\nA&C member artists may submit 2D works in any medium.\n3D works also accepted\, with some size constraints. Contact info@bucksarts.org for details.\nRegistrations will be accepted on a first come\, first served basis. Some artists may have pieces displayed on the second floor.\nSize limit for all art should not exceed 16” X 20”\, frames may make dimensions larger (i.e.\, a 16” x 20” painting in a 24” x 30” frame is acceptable)\nArtists’ name\, phone number\, email address\, website (if available)\, title\, medium\, and price must be on the back of all pieces. \nAll hanging works must be wired for hanging or will be declined upon delivery; NO sawtooth hangers.\nArtists are invited to bring promotional literature (postcards\, business cards\, etc.) for the A&C to make available to visitors to the exhibit. We will also feature this literature in our booth at the Doylestown Arts Festival.\nParticipating artists may agree to commit to some gallery sitting during the run of the show; we will be in touch.\nRegional artists who are not currently A&C members are encouraged to join now and take advantage of this exhibition opportunity. Learn more at bucksarts.org.\n\nStandard label for artwork  \n\nArtwork will be labeled in the Freeman Hall galleries.\nAll artwork will be labeled with Artists’ Name\, Contact Information\, Title\, Medium\, and Price.\n\nSales  \n\nArtists will receive 80% of the proceeds from the sale of any artwork. The remaining 20% will support the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County.\nBuyers will purchase work directly through the A&C. Artists will be informed of all sales and will be reimbursed at the end of the show.\n\nLiability  \n\nI understand that the A&C exhibition space at Freeman Hall will be used by artist tenants and Salem Church for occasional events during the exhibition.\nThe work I am submitting for A&C FALL SALON MEMBERS SHOW at FREEMAN HALL is the possession and responsibility of the artist. While the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Freeman Hall at Salem will do their best to protect the work of art\, they are not liable for any damages and/or theft that may come to the work while on display. I also understand that I/the artist am/is may be responsible for picking up work at the close of the exhibition on October 3. The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Freeman Hall at Salem will be unable to store work after that date.\nAny works submitted to the A&C FALL SALON MEMBERS SHOW at FREEMAN HALL may be photographed\, and photographs may be used by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Freeman Hall at Salem for video\, website\, internet\, publicity\, films\, social media\, and Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Freeman Hall at Salem publications. I understand that the artist’s name may be used in conjunction with the images. I also understand that the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Freeman Hall at Salem will not share these images with any other institution or organization for their use without prior permission.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/call-to-artists-fall-salon-member-show-2022-august-1-19/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T160000
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SUMMARY:"The Private Henry Mercer" | R.E.D. Show Event
DESCRIPTION:“The Private Henry Mercer”\nSunday\, July 17 at 3pm\nPreregistration highly recommended. \nThis multimedia presentation by BCHS Vice President of Collections and Interpretation Cory Amsler touches on some of the lesser-known aspects of Henry Mercer’s daily life at Fonthill Castle – his intimate and personal relationships\, his interactions with household staff\, his political and social positions\, and his private concerns and passions. \nSpace is limited. Please register in advance to avoid disappointment:\n884alt.blackbaudhosting.com/884alt/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=9b7a34f8-cf42-476a-9e10-a094383e17dc 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/the-private-henry-mercer-r-e-d-show-event/
LOCATION:Mercer Museum\, 84 S Pine Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T170000
DTSTAMP:20220421T104905Z
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SUMMARY:R.E.D.—Reimagine\, Explore\, Discover: Henry Mercer and His Innovations | Online and in-person\, June 3-July 17
DESCRIPTION:ART EXHIBITION \nThe R.E.D. exhibition features the work of over 70 regional artists that explore or reflect Mercer’s actual creations as well as his passion for nature\, craft making\, tools\, storytelling\, history\, travel\, and innovation. Enjoy an exhibition that pushes boundaries and explores new ways to celebrate art\, sciences\, and art-making as Mercer did. Framed and portfolio pieces in a variety of mediums are available for sale. There is no charge to attend the exhibition or event programs. \nGALLERY SCHEDULE\nFreeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\nJune 3 | Reception\, 5-8pm\nJune 4 | 10am-5pm\nJune 5 | 11am-5pm\nJune 11-12 | noon-4pm\nJune 25-26 | noon-4pm\nJuly 9-10 | noon-4pm\nJuly 16-17 | 11am-4pm \nOther hours by appointment | Email info@bucksarts.org \nONLINE 24/7\nhttps://www.bucksarts.org/red/
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/r-e-d-reimagine-explore-discover-henry-mercer-and-his-innovations-online-and-in-person-june-3-july-17/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T170000
DTSTAMP:20220511T192736Z
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SUMMARY:R.E.D. Exhibition and Event | Opening Weekend at Freeman Hall\, The TileWorks\, and Fonthill Castle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County for an inspiring weekend of arts events in celebration of the spirit of Henry Mercer.  \n Opening weekend events include the R.E.D. exhibition and reception at Freeman Hall\, plein air painting\, gallery talks\, walking tours\, family activities\, tile talks\, TileWorks and Fonthill tours\, a fine art wet sale\, and more. A “RED Innovators” passport will ensure that visitors who attend events at Freeman Hall\, Fonthill\, and The TileWorks throughout the weekend will receive a commemorative tile. Artist gallery talks and plein air days will continue Saturdays at Freeman Hall through the run of the show. “A Closer Look” programming will cap off the show during closing weekend\, July 16-17. \nAll events are free and open to the public. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nFriday June 3\nPassport pick up at Freeman Hall \n\nR.E.D. Exhibition opens at Freeman Hall*\n5-8pm | R.E.D. Reception at Freeman Hall\nPresentation of Fine Art /Fine Craft Awards\n\nSaturday June 4\nPassport pick up at Freeman Hall or The TileWorks \n\n9am-3:30pm | Plein air painting at The TileWorks\, Fonthill Castle\, and Freeman Hall*\n10am-5pm | R.E.D. Exhibition at Freeman Hall*\n10am-noon | Artist gallery talks at Freeman Hall*\nNoon-1pm | Meet at Freeman Hall for a walking tour to The TileWorks; stop at Fonthill for a guided tour of Fonthill grounds*\n12:20 – The Fonthill portion of the program will begin and end at the Fonthill Castle Welcome Center. Following the tour guide’s discussion about Fonthill Castle\, the group will move on their own to the next stop of the tour.\n1-3pm | Artist gallery talks at Freeman Hall*\n2-4pm | Family activities and TileWorks Tours at The TileWorks*\n4-5pm | Plein air “wet sale” at The TileWorks*\n\n Sunday June 5\nPassport pick up at Freeman Hall or The TileWorks \n\n11am-5pm | R.E.D. Exhibition at Freeman Hall*.\n11am-5pm | Plein air painting at The TileWorks\, Fonthill Castle\, and Freeman Hall\n11am-noon | Meet at The TileWorks for a walking tour to Freeman Hall; stop at Fonthill for a guided tour of Fonthill grounds*\n11:20 – The Fonthill portion of the program will begin and end at the Fonthill Castle Welcome Center. Following the tour guide’s discussion about Fonthill Castle\, the group will move on their own to the next stop of the tour.\nNoon-1pm | Bible in Tile talk at Salem UCC | Janet Ogelby*\n1-2pm | Four Seasons fireplace talk at Freeman Hall | Vance Koehler*\n2-3pm | Artist gallery talks at Freeman Hall*\n3-5pm | Passport tile pick up at Freeman Hall\n\n\n*R.E.D. Passport: Get Stamped!\nGet your Passport stamped at events throughout opening weekend. Visitors who attend six R.E.D. programs may pick up their passport gift at Freeman Hall from 3-5pm on June 5. \nSaturday July 16 “A Closer Look” \n\n11am-4pm | Artist talks and plein air painting at Freeman Hall\n\nSunday July 17 “A Closer Look” \n\n11am-4pm | Artist talks and plein air painting at Freeman Hall\n3-4pm | “The Private Henry Mercer” at the Mercer Museum | Cory Amsler\nSpace is limited. Please register in advance to avoid disappointment: https://bit.ly/37PHV4k
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/r-e-d-exhibition-and-event-opening-weekend-at-freeman-hall-the-tileworks-and-fonthill-castle/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T190000
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SUMMARY:“30 Days of Inspiration” Literary Arts Salon | April 7 at Freeman Hall
DESCRIPTION:You are invited!\n“30 Days of Inspiration” Literary Arts Salon\nApril 7\, 7-8:30 pm \nJoin us for a relaxed discussion and question and answer session among poets\, artists\, and audience in the public rooms at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, Pa. \nParticipating in this upcoming salon are fine artists Jean Burdick\, Cindy Roesinger\, and Stefanie Silverman\, and poets Elizabeth Esris\, Alice Sims Gunzenhauser\, and Steve Nolan. \nArtists and poets will read and discuss their work featured in “30 Days of Inspiration\,” the Art & Cultural Council of Bucks County’s social media campaign featuring a poem matched with an artwork for every day in April in honor of National Poetry Month.  \nSeating is limited. Email info@bucksarts.org to register in advance.  \nThere is no fee for this program\, but donations are welcomed. You do not have to be a member of the A&C to attend. \nFollow “30 Days” @bucksarts. \nPlease note: We take health and safety seriously and follow the building’s rules. Currently Freeman Hall follows CDC and local and state COVID-safety recommendations. Wearing a face mask is optional and we expect all to be vaccinated. We respond quickly to this ever-changing situation and will tighten or loosen restrictions if or when necessary.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/30-days-of-inspiration-literary-arts-salon-april-7-at-freeman-hall/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T170000
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SUMMARY:GET READY FOR R.E.D. - PHOTOGRAPHY MONDAYS AT THE MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS
DESCRIPTION:Photography Mondays\, in partnership with Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County\n“R.E.D. Show – Reimagine\, Explore\, Discover: Henry Mercer and his Innovations”\nhttps://www.bucksarts.org/red/ \nThe TileWorks of Bucks County is opening its galleries\, workshops\, and grounds to all Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County Members for on-site photography or sketching (pencil only) in preparation for works to be submitted to the R.E.D. show May 1-15. \nSubmitting artists are not required to participate in Photography Mondays; this is simply an added attraction of the program for artists who may be interested.  \nThe TileWorks is offering several time slots either inside or outside on Mondays from April 4th to May 9th. \nPlease call The TileWorks at 215-239-9797 ext. 5 to reserve your spot. \nTouring the TileWorks before your session is recommended to best plan your photography time. Tour details at https://www.thetileworks.org/. \nA&C membership status will be confirmed upon registration. Not a member of the A&C? Join now. Then call The Tileworks to register. \nThe TileWorks looks forward to sharing their beautiful site with you\, at 130 East Swamp Road in Doylestown\, PA.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/get-ready-for-r-e-d-photography-mondays-at-the-moravian-pottery-and-tile-works/
LOCATION:The TileWorks\, 130 E. Swamp Road\, Doylestown\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T080000
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SUMMARY:CALL TO ARTISTS! R.E.D.—Reimagine\, Explore\, Discover: Henry Mercer and His Innovations
DESCRIPTION:CALL TO VISUAL AND LITERARY ARTISTS\nR.E.D.—Reimagine\, Explore\, Discover: Henry Mercer and His Innovations\nA Celebration of Visual Arts at Freeman Hall in Doylestown\nProspectus available March 15 \nABOUT R.E.D.\nThe Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County’s Re-Imagine\, Explore\, Discover (R.E.D.) theme returns this June with a 3-day event and month-long exhibition inspired by Henry Mercer’s innovations and arts. This exhibition is held in collaboration with Visit Bucks County\, The TileWorks of Bucks County at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works\, with special thanks to the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle. \nThrough R.E.D.\, the ACCBC invites artists and writers to Reimagine\, Explore\, and Discover their own creative work in relationship to Mercer’s numerous interests. Work that explores or reflects Mercer’s actual creations as well as his passion for nature\, craft making\, tools\, storytelling\, history\, travel\, and innovating (to name a few)\, are welcomed\, as well as work that pushes boundaries and explores new ways to celebrate art\, sciences\, and art-making as Mercer did. \nIN THE SPIRIT OF MERCER\nVisual artists may make a connection to Mercer’s legacy\, or\, like Mercer\, find inspiration for their own work in any number of places: \n\nBucks County\nArchitecture\nArcheology\nDesign\nNature\nScience\nExperimentation\nEngineering\nResearch\nTravel and Adventure\nThe Environment\nPottery and Tiles\nStorytelling\nWriting\nHistory\nThe Arts\nInnovation\nInvention\nAnd more\n\nArtists may produce new works in response to the call for art; they may also submit work previously created. \nSubmissions from new\, emerging\, and established artist/writers are welcomed. We especially encourage submissions from historically underrepresented voices in arts communities\, and we celebrate the full expression of all identities. \nThe exhibition is non-juried; prizes for artists and writers will be awarded at the opening reception on June 3. \nParticipants must be members of the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County to participate; there is an entry fee.\nNot a member? Join now at https://www.bucksarts.org/join-us/ \nTIMELINE 2022\nKick-off March 1\nProspectus available March 15 at http://bucksarts.org/RED\nPhotography & Sketching Mondays April 4-May 9\nSubmissions May 1- 15\nDrop off May 31\nOpening Reception & Awards June 3\nOpening Weekend June 4-5\nClosing Weekend “A Closer Look” July 16-17\nOnline and in-person June 1-July 17\nBreakdown July 18
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/call-to-artists-r-e-d-reimagine-explore-discover-henry-mercer-and-his-innovations/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T170000
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SUMMARY:Bucks County Wine & Art Trail | See artists at work April 1 - July 1
DESCRIPTION:“Paint and Sip” has a whole new meaning!\nThe BUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL is an exciting new partnership between Visit Bucks County (VBC) and the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County (A&C). Almost 90 visual artists working in all mediums and styles will be on the scene at participating wineries throughout Bucks County between April 1 – July 1\, 2022\, to create works for the Bucks County Wine & Art Trail. \nStop by – have some wine – and experience treasured regional artists at work. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARTICIPATING WINERIES\nhttps://www.visitbuckscounty.com/things-to-do/planning-ideas/wine-and-art-trail/ \nBUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL | 2022 PARTICIPATING ARTIST ROSTER \nKristen Baker\nJohn A. Benigno\nBrian Betteridge\nCheryl Bomba\nDot Bunn\nBarbara Burdack\nDenise Callahan-Kline\nJeanne Chesterton\nMarilynn Cowgill\nSusan Daily\nPatrice Devirgilis\nConnie Dierks\nElise Dodeles\nLisa Domenic\nJill Dougherty\nDeb Eater\nDavid Eater\nClifford Eberly\nRenee Egan\nSandra Eliot\nBetty Fernandez\nLouise Fiore\nLaurel Fish\nCarol Gilbert\nClaire Goldenberg\nPeter Gower\nAndrea Grigoropol\nKimberlee Habel-Moeser\nChristi Hetrick\nAddie Hocynec\nSharlene Holliday\nLynn Holl\nNaaomee Howard\nLinda Hubbard-Cooke\nAmy Iverson\nKathie Jankauskas\nBarbara Kaiser\nErick Kinsel\nHayley Kinsel\nAnna Kitces\nSusan Klinger\nAnita Kumar\nMichael Kuyper\nMegan Lawlor\nHolly Lee\nBarbara Lewis\nAllison Lucerne\nYelena Maksina\nBarbara Mandel\nJoseph Marchetti\nSusan Margraff\nWilliam Martin\nSheila Mashaw\nRobert McBride\nDenise McDaniel\nHelen Lee Meyers\nLisa Mikkelsen\nNancy Miller\nPearl Mintzer\nJudith Nentwig\nAnita Nolan\nChristine Ochab- DiCostanzo\nDavid Page\nTerry Page\nElizabeth Page\nGaia Page\nJoanMarie Palmer\nLori Parsells\nAmanda Penecale\nPat Proniewski\nSue Ann Rainey\nJane Ramsey\nLorraine Raywood\nSusan Roberts\nCindy Roesinger\nNancy Saladik\nAnn Schaefer\nBeth Schoenleber\nDonald Schoenleber\nCynthia Scott\nFrancisco Silva\nStefanie Silverman\nDana Tascarella\nHelena van Emmerik-Finn\nBonnie Vandenberg\nAnn Walker \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/bucks-county-wine-art-trail-see-artists-at-work-april-1-july-1/
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SUMMARY:30 Days of Inspiration | A Social Media Event | April 1-30
DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to welcome the return of spring with our poem-a-day paired with an artwork-a-day to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. 30 poets and 30 artists will be featured this month in recognition of National Poetry Month. Join us on Facebook and Instagram for your daily dose of creativity @bucksarts. \n\nAdmire a favorite writer’s or artist’s latest piece or discover something new.\nExplore what inspires\, strengthens\, calms\, or revives\, and be uplifted by the connections you can make between images and the written word.\nSee the artwork and read the poems by clicking through the images.\n\nSpecial thanks to all of the poets and artists who reached out to the A&C to participate in this initiative. \nDon’t miss the “30 Days of Inspiration” Literary Arts Salon\nApril 7\, 7-8:30 pm at Freeman Hall\nSeating is limited. Email info@bucksarts.org to register in advance.  
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/30-days-of-inspiration-a-social-media-event-april-1-30/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T203000
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SUMMARY:ART OF MARKETING 4.0: NAVIGATING SOCIAL MEDIA | March 30 at 7pm on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:ART OF MARKETING 4.0: NAVIGATING SOCIAL MEDIA\nWednesday March 30 at 7pm on Zoom \nArts & Cultural Council of Bucks County presents another edition of the Art of Marketing focusing on navigating social media. Learn how to use FB and IG to strengthen your marketing\, find and stay in touch with collectors\, and tell your story. \nA&C Board Presenters:\nSusan Forker\, jewelry designer of joeyfivecents\nJane Ramsey\, fine artist and gallery owner  \nPreregistration required: https://bit.ly/3or9nuE \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/art-of-marketing-4-0-navigating-social-media-march-30-at-7pm-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T170000
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SUMMARY:BUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL | COMMIT NOW THROUGH MARCH 15
DESCRIPTION:https://www.bucksarts.org/wine-art/ \nThe BUCKS COUNTY WINE & ART TRAIL is an exciting new partnership between Visit Bucks County (VBC) and the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County (A&C). Artists working in all mediums and styles are invited to visit participating wineries throughout Bucks County between April 1 – July 1\, 2022\, to create works for the Bucks County Wine & Art Trail. \nThe collaboration features opportunities for representational and non-representational regional artists working in all mediums to create works inspired by Bucks County wineries\, to visit wineries to work or gather images\, to expand arts marketing in a variety of ways\, to exhibit and sell artwork\, and to be part of an amazing new adventure in arts tourism in Bucks County. \nCurated works will be displayed on professionally printed weatherproof display panels at the wineries and on the FREE set of fine art notecards beginning October 2022. Curated submitted works will also be included in an in-person exhibition\, sale\, and community reception at Freeman Hall in Doylestown in July 2023. \nCOMMIT TO PARTICIPATE February 15-March 15 \nRead the Prospectus and Commit to Participate here: https://www.bucksarts.org/wine-art/ \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARTICIPATING WINERIES  \nhttps://www.visitbuckscounty.com/things-to-do/planning-ideas/wine-and-art-trail/
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/bucks-county-wine-art-trail-commit-now-through-march-15/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T190000
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SUMMARY:A&C Literary Arts Salon | February 17 at 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County presents a LITERARY ARTS SALON on February 17\, 2022\, at 7 pm at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, featuring Nicole Steinberg\, 2021 Bucks County Poet Laureate; Lynn Levin\, 2021 Bucks County Short Fiction Prize winner; Steve Nolan\, writer and poet; Bill Hemmig\, novelist; and Jennifer Nelson\, memoirist. \nWriters will read selections from their work followed by a Q & A session and light refreshments in the parlor at Freeman Hall. Books will be available for sale. Masks are required in Freeman Hall and we require that attendees be vaccinated\, all for the safety of everyone. Seating is limited and free parking is available. \nFor reservations email info@bucksarts.org. \nMEET THE ARTISTS: \nNicole Steinberg is the author of Glass Actress (Furniture Press Books\, 2017); Getting Lucky (Spooky Girlfriend Press\, 2013); four chapbooks\, including Fat Dreams (Barrelhouse\, 2018); and the editor of Forgotten Borough: Writers Come to Terms with Queens (SUNY Press\, 2011). Her work has been featured in the New York Times\, Newsweek\, Flavorwire\, and Hyperallergic. Recently\, she was named the 2021 Bucks County Poet Laureate. She lives in Newtown and can be found at nicolesteinberg.net. \nBill Hemmig’s novella\, Brethren Hollow\, is published by Read Furiously. His short stories appear in Read Furiously’s two Life in the Garden State anthologies\, The World Takes and Stay Salty\, as well as in The Madison Review\, Philadelphia Stories\, and cc&d. He is a three-time finalist in the New Millennium Writing awards. By day he is Dean of Learning Resources and Online Learning at Bucks County Community College. \nJennifer Nelson runs Your Stories\, a memoir writing company in Bucks County\, and teaches memoir writing at Delaware Valley University and Bucks County Community College. For more than 15 years\, Jennifer taught French in public and private high schools and stories about the challenges and joys of working with adolescents form the basis of Waiting for the Bell\, forthcoming in 2023. Jennifer has worked as a journalist for Bloomberg\, McGraw-Hill\, and the Home News. \nLynn Levin received the 2021 Bucks County Short Fiction Prize for her story “Tell Us about Your Experience.”  A poet\, writer\, translator\, and teacher\, she is also the 1999 Bucks County Poet Laureate. Levin’s short stories have appeared in The Satirist\, The Saturday Evening Post\, Cleaver\, Amarillo Bay\, and The Broadkill Review. Her most recent poetry collection\, The Minor Virtues was named one of Spring 2020’s best books by The Philadelphia Inquirer. She teaches at Drexel University. Website: lynnlevinpoet.com. \nSteve Nolan spent 30 years in the military and 25 years as a mental health professional. He has published in numerous journals and his poetry was featured on National Public Radio\, Morning Edition\, upon his return from Afghanistan in 2007. He is the author of “Go Deep\,” “Base Camp\,” and “American Carnage\, An Officer’s Duty to Warn.” His work reflects his commitment to social justice.
URL:https://www.bucksarts.org/event/ac-literary-arts-salon-january-20-at-7-pm/
LOCATION:Arts & Cultural Council at Freeman Hall\, 181 East Court Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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