Hickman brings back Art of Caring event, March 24
On March 24th, The Hickman will bring back the Art of Caring fundraising event at Oakbourne Mansion, 1014 South Concord Road, West Chester, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The tag line for the reimagined event is Passport to Art, because guests will travel throughout the mansion watching artists create pieces live.
While enjoying delectable fare by John Serock Catering, guests will have the opportunity...
Hickman breaks ground on new building
The Hickman broke ground for a new building this past week. Joining the ceremony were: Adam Heffernan, Greenbrier Development, Barry Stingel, Advanced Geo Services, Stuart Smith, Benchmark Construction, Ken Witek, Hickman Board Member, Mike Gigalonis, Chester County Economic Development Council, Mark Snyder, Hickman Board Chair, Patrick McKenna, Gawthrop Greenwood, Joyce Lenhardt, Lenhardt Rogers...
Demolition to start June 13 at The Hickman
Sharpless-Hall to be taken down to allow for new, better building
The Sharpless-Hall Building at The Hickman will begin demolition next week.
WEST CHESTER — As part of its plans to serve more Elders in West Chester, The Hickman, Friends Senior Community is scheduled to begin demolition of the existing Sharpless-Hall Building. In its place will be a new, larger building that will include a secure...
Wyeth speaks to Hickman residents
Victoria Wyeth visits with Hickman residents after her presentation at the West Chester facility recently.
WEST CHESTER — Victoria Wyeth recently visited The Hickman Friends Senior Community here in the borough, where she spoke to a packed house of residents and guests about her family’s rich legacy of art.
The Wyeth family has a deep and lasting connection to The Hickman: two Wyeth paintings...
Hickman 15th annual Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 5 & 6
A preview of the items for sale at “Grandma’s Attic” at The Hickman Annual Holiday Bazaar, which takes place this weekend, Dec. 5 & 6 in West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — If you’re looking for a unique holiday shopping experience in the heart of West Chester, stop by The Hickman’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6.
Items available for...
Art of Caring Fest today in West Chester
“Sumo Barnacle Sculpture” by Meghan Bergman.
WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Art of Caring Festival, happening today from 10 am to 4 pm today at 400 North Walnut Street, is featuring displays and work for sale by more than two dozen local and regional artists from a variety of disciplines. We spoke with three of the participating artists: Meghan Bergman, Erica Brown and Corey Johnson.
Meghan Bergman...
Art Watch: Margaret Matuszewski’s Chester County florals
Plus: Heather Davis solo show and The Hickman’s Art of Caring!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
When you think of painterly flower and lush fields of poppies, you first think of the Impressionists, and then you might think of local delightful painter Margaret Matuszewski. I first saw her work at the Unionville Art Gala where she is a longtime favorite, with her feathery brushstrokes and...
Art Watch: Heather Davis
Davis brings new light to the Chester County Art Scene..plus what going on around the county
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Oil painter Heather Davis will be showing her light-filled, beautiful Brandywine Valley landscapes at Galer Estate Winery Pop up show Thursday August 14th from 4-8pm. Just a little over a year ago, Heather decided to throw in the towel to her life-long successful career...
Art Watch: Jasmine Alleger
Painting & Collage combines words and images that Pop! plus what’s going on this week in art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Painter Jasmine Alleger will be exhibiting this Thursday July 31st at Galer Estate Winery for a Pop up show from 4-8pm. Alleger’s newest series of collage and fine-painting combinations are tied to specific word and image allusions. Her “Behr...
