September’s Art Exhibit Presents the Artwork by Cynthia Murray

September 4, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

September’s Art Exhibit “Exploration”, brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents the original artwork by artist Cynthia Murray. The exhibition will be displayed from September 5th through September 30th at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, September 6th, from 6 to 8 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Design has always been an integral part of Cynthia Murray’s life. Studying landscape architecture at both Rutgers University and University of Illinois led to a career as a landscape architect, working over two decades on a wide variety of both public and private projects throughout the country as well as international locations. Painting became a creative outlet, with landscapes being a common theme. In addition to painting, Ms. Murray’s works include encaustic with her original photographs, botanical monoprinting, acrylic ink contact printing, cyanotype, jewelry design and fabrication and sewing. The exhibit, ‘Exploration’, highlights a selection of mediums that Ms. Murray is constantly exploring, searching for new ways to interpret the surrounding world in ways that she hopes viewers might find captivating and thought provoking. When not creating original works, Ms. Murray works as Administrative Coordinator at Community Arts Center in Wallingford.

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The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.

For information about Swarthmore Friends of the Arts or to submit a request for your own show, visit www.swarthmorearts.org or contact Martha Perkins, martha.perkins@gmail.com.

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August’s Art Exhibit Presents the Artwork by Ivy Egger

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

August’s Art Exhibit “Nature’s Bounty”, brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents the original artwork by artist Ivy Egger. The exhibition will be displayed from August 1st through September 2nd at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, August 2nd, from 6 to 8 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Ivy Egger grew up and lives in Southeastern Pennsylvania where she took an early interest in art. She studied at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia before graduating with a B.A. in art from Millersville University. After graduating she took additional design courses at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.

Ms. Egger’s current medium is mixed media mosaic: utilizing pieces of cut glass, beads, mica, glitter, and whatever else adds a sparkle to this art form. “Beginning my mosaics with a simple acrylic or gouache painting provides me with a foundation. Working with mosaics allows me to take broken pieces of glass and make them into a new creation. Since mosaics require a sturdy surface, I create them on canvas panels or cradled wood panels.” Contrary to traditional mosaic artwork, she uses glue to adhere the beads, pieces of glass, mica, and other materials to the panels, which allows the materials to lend extra sparkle to her mosaics. “My art practice is in direct contrast with my rigid day job. The dreamlike quality of my art represents freedom; I can make and do what I want and therefore bring a sense of hope and beauty to my audience.”

Ms. Egger continues to show in many art exhibitions and galleries in the Greater Philadelphia region. Some recent exhibitions include the Chester County Studio Tour, her solo show at the art gallery at St. David’s Church in Wayne, and the international Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab show where she received an honorable mention.

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The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.

For information about Swarthmore Friends of the Arts or to submit a request for your own show, visit www.swarthmorearts.org or contact Martha Perkins, martha.perkins@gmail.com.

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July’s Art Exhibit Presents the Artwork of Brit Ray

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

July’s Art Exhibit “Whimsy Whamsy“, brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents the original artwork including paintings and drawings by local artist Brit Ray. The exhibition will be displayed from July 3rd through July 31st at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, July 12th, from 5 to 7 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

On relishing a memory, Brit thoughtfully recalls, “A pastel I made in my teens, a scene of Riverside Drive in Washington Heights where I grew up, brings back a thought I had at the time. I was asking myself why I was moved to make images. This demonstrates that the art we make connects us to our former selves in a way different from photographs. And in answer to that long-ago question, art is a way to better know myself and the world–and to bring something uniquely my own into the world. For me, the creative life is challenging, stimulating, and most of all, fun.”

Ms. Ray’s drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures generally include people, usually in urban settings. In recent years she has been injecting fantasy images into otherwise normal scenes; this during a time while writing a series of world-building fantasy novels. Ms. Ray attended New York’s Music & Art High School (now called LaGuardia) and Columbia University. She exhibits and takes classes at the Wallingford Community Art Center. “This is my second solo show through the wonderful organization Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, whose volunteers I heartily thank on behalf of us all.”

Follow her journey here: https://www.instagram.com/hibray2

Brit Ray’s novel is available on Amazon: Revamped!: A Misadventure of Cosmic Proportions (A Planet Heart Screwball Fantasy Book 1)

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.

For information about Swarthmore Friends of the Arts or to submit a request for your own show, visit www.swarthmorearts.org or contact Martha Perkins, martha.perkins@gmail.com.

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28th Celebrate Swarthmore Artists Exhibit Opening Reception Friday, JUne 7, 6-8 pm

June 5, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

June’s Art Exhibit is the 28th Annual Celebrate Swarthmore Artists & Photographers group art exhibition featuring many local artists with various artwork styles and mediums. The exhibit will be on display through June and includes art and photography from Richard Robinson, Marie Koethe, Kevin Koethe, Adrianna Borgia, Celia Adams, Sydney Evans, Joan Sobel, Megan Lee Wenger, Andrea Bruno, Edward Tuohy, Kathy Agostinelli, Skip Gosnell, and Martha Perkins.

The opening reception is Friday, June 7, 6-8 pm. The event is free and open to the public. On your stroll through town for June’s First Friday, stop by Borough Hall, meet the many talented artists, and enjoy complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Swarthmore Friends of the Arts sponsors the exhibit. For information about Swarthmore Friends of the Arts or to submit a request for your own show, visit www.swarthmorearts.org or contact Martha Perkins, martha.perkins@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exhibition schedules and images of inspiring artwork by our local artists.

May’s Art Exhibit Presents the Artwork of Jessica Graae

April 29, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

May’s Art Exhibit “Between the Trees“, brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents the original artwork of local artist Jessica Graae.

The exhibition will be displayed from May 1st through the end of May at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue. The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, May 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Jessica Graae delights in painting landscapes of Delaware County. Primarily working in oils, she finds endless inspiration in nature and light.

Follow her journey here:

www.Jessicagraae.com

https://www.instagram.com/jessica_graae_art

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.

The exhibit is sponsored by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts. For information about Swarthmore Friends of the Arts or to submit a request for your own show, visit www.swarthmorearts.org or contact Martha Perkins, martha.perkins@gmail.com.

April’s Art Exhibit Presents the Artwork of Beth Camagna

March 22, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

April’s Art Exhibit “Snippets of Time”, brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents the original artwork of local artist Beth Camagna.

The exhibition will be displayed from April 1st through April 30th at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue. The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, April 5th, from 6 to 8 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

“I feel like I experience my world in snippets…my family, my art, my work. The images I create come from glimpses of my world that have caught my attention. In my mind, I can see them as artworks. Does a relief print, a monotype, or a watercolor painting best say this image in my mind? Through these mediums many appealing challenges are offered…picking out just enough to show you what I see through line, form, and limited color; the physical carving away of the woodblock or linoleum that I am working with; using a broader color palette when painting; and the revealing act of pulling the prints. All of this comes together in a visual I give back to be caught by someone else.

Follow her journey here: instagram.com/bcamagna_art/

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.

March’s Art Exhibit Presents the Paintings by Elizabeth Breakell

February 25, 2024February 26, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

March’s Art Exhibit “Painterly Impressions”, brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents the artwork of local artist Elizabeth Breakell.

An exhibition of original oil paintings by Ms. Breakall will be on display from March 1st through March 29th at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue. The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, March 1st, from 5 to 7 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

A lifelong student of painting, Pennsylvania native Elizabeth Breakell works primarily in oils. With a background in scientific and technical illustration, Elizabeth has softened the edges of her subjects and infused them with light. Her Plein-air landscapes capture the essence of a day whether a cornfield, a coastline, or a brightly blooming treeline. Stories unfold through her interior scenes, sunlight filtering through the sheers and blocks of light on the floor. She has studied with regional and national artists such as Christine Lafuente, Donna Cusano, and Frances Galante. “In the past few years, I have enjoyed painting without input from instructors or fellow artists. Rather going with all I have learned throughout many years of painting and working my own painterly style has given me immense pleasure and joy!”

For more information on the artist: www.ebreakell.com

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.

February’s Art Exhibit will feature Paintings By Colleen McCarthy

February 2, 2024 | Skip Gosnell

February’s art exhibit features the colorful and detailed art by artist Colleen McCarthy. The exhibit “Biological Alchemy”, will be on display through February at Swarthmore Borough Hall. The opening reception is Friday, February 2, 6-8 pm. The event is free and open to the public. On your stroll through town stop by Borough Hall, meet the artist, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Colleen McCarthy is an artist, photographer, and art educator living and working in Delaware County, PA. Colleen graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in Photography with a concentration in Art Education. In 2008, She completed a Master’s in Liberal Studies from Widener University and Most Recently received A Master’s in Art in Art Education from Art of Education University. Colleen primarily works in hand-altered and alternative process photography, with the scanner and computer being essential tools. Colleen draws inspiration from various things, such as vintage photographs, found objects, nature, childhood memories, toys, and family.

Click here: https://colleenmc.myportfolio.com/

January’s Art Exhibit will feature Paintings By Mary O’Keeffee

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 | Skip Gosnell

Happy New Year Friends!

January’s art exhibit features the colorful and playful art by Mary O’keeffee. The exhibit “The Lemon Zone”, will be on display through January at Swarthmore Borough Hall. The opening reception is Friday, January 5th, 6-8 pm. The event is free and open to the public. On your stroll through town stop by Borough Hall, meet the artist, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Mary O’keeffee is an autistic artist from Clifton Heights, PA. She enjoys painting, knitting, writing, drawing, and baking. Back in 2012, when she graduated high school she opened her own art company called, ‘The Lemon Zone’. Mary is moving forward to the next stop, selling crafts and teaching art classes at the Middletown Free Library. Now she is sharing her art with the world. For more information, be sure to find her on:

Instagram: @THE_LEMON_ZONE

Facebook: The Lemon Zone