Gallery talk to spotlight painting menagerie

Artist will discuss how animals affect her work, technique “Parade” by Sandra Severson is one of the paintings that will be discussed during a free gallery talk on Saturday at the Chester County Art Association. The public is invited to hear a presentation by artist Sandra Severson on Saturday at the Chester County Art Association. Severson’s gallery talk at 1 p.m. will involve her current...

Art association hosting trip to D.C.

Participants will get private tour, sketching session at National Gallery The Chester County Art Association is hosting a daylong trip to Washington, D.C., on April 10. View some of the country’s finest art through the lens of the Chester County Art Association, which is hosting a bus trip to the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., on April 10. In addition to a private tour of the galleries,...

Exhibits to focus on landscapes, animals

Two shows to open this week at Chester County Art Association “Chester County Fox” is one of the paintings by Sandra Severson that will be displayed at the Chester County Art Association. The Chester County Art Association will celebrate the opening of two new exhibits with a public reception on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. A juried show, “Poetic Landscapes,” and a solo show of paintings...

Program expected to be a draw for youth

Chester County Art Association offering free Saturday children’s classes The Chester County Art Association is urging families to participate in ArtReach Kennett, a program of free children’s classes on Saturday at The Garage. ArtReach Kennett, a program offered by the Chester County Art Association, is featuring free classes at the Garage and Community Youth Center. Instructors will...

Architects win award for CCAA expansion plans

Art Association hopes to begin renovations by year’s end “Winter City” by Favi Dubo is one of the paintings that will be featured in a solo show with an opening reception on Thursday. The new year is starting propitiously for the Chester County Art Association, which is opening two shows and celebrating an honor bestowed on the architects charged with its expansion and updating. Bernardon...

Art Association seeking boogie boosters

Proceeds from dance party will benefit upcoming renovations The Chester County Art Association is hosting “Going Out with a Band” on Sunday at The Note in West Chester. The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is hosting a dance party on Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Note in West Chester. “Going Out with a Band” will offer a chance to celebrate the year ending as well as look forward...

Six county cultural groups to get state funds

 Ballet, theater, and art organizations are among grant recipients The Brandywine Ballet Company is one of the recipients of a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Photo by Gabriel Bienczycki Six county arts organizations will receive state funds, state Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Thursday. The  grants, which support the arts programs and operations of local nonprofits, were recently...

Free camp hoping to draw in aspiring young artists

Parents are invited to drop off children for hourlong sessions without reservations Catering to the arts of spontaneity, creativity and generosity, an anonymous local donor has nurtured a winning seasonal partnership Budding young artists can explore their creativity at a free camp at The Garage in Kennett Square. that benefits parents and children in the Kennett area. The Chester County Art Association...