Swarthmore Friends of The Arts

December’s Art Exhibit Presents A Group Show of Local Landscape Art

| Skip Gosnell

December’s art exhibit, “Hidden Spaces, Special Places”, presents land and town-scape paintings of the Swarthmore area by various local artists.

The Board of Friends of Little Crum Creek Park hosts the fourth annual Plein Air Artists Painting fundraiser exhibit, “Hidden Spaces, Special Places”, at Swarthmore Borough Hall. This event is in partnership with Swarthmore Friends of the Arts. Sales of the art support Friends of Little Crum Creek Park and local artists.

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

For more information: Friends of Little Crum Creek Park

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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September’s Art Exhibit Presents Paintings by Artist Molly Wing-Berman

| Skip Gosnell

September’s art exhibit “Water (and the Creatures that Inhabit that Space)” presents paintings by artist Molly Wing-Berman. Her show will be on display from September 3 through the end of the month at Swarthmore Borough Hall, located at 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artist’s reception on Friday, September 5th, 5-7 pm. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

The spirit of play and experimentation are central to Molly’s art practice. Observing birds in their habitats provides her with incredible inspiration; the movement and the color of an animal in nature are truly special to her art. “Rather than rendering a photographic interpretation of a subject or place, I’m more interested in a feeling or sense, blending abstract and realism. I try to intuit how much realistic attention each painting needs to leave room for the viewer to respond.”

For further information and to see her works, please visit MollyWingBerman.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.

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 Landscape Paintings by Local Artist Susan O’Reilly

| Skip Gosnell

August’s art exhibit “Here at Home” presents captivating oil paintings by local Swarthmore artist Susan O’Reilly. Her show will be on display from August 1 through the end of the month at Swarthmore Borough Hall, located at 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artist’s reception on Friday, August 8th, 6-8 pm. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Susan O’Reilly is an accomplished Pennsylvania-based artist known for her work in fine arts, particularly oil painting. With over 30 years of experience, she has built a reputation as both a skilled artist and a dedicated instructor. Ms. O’Reilly graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts and English Literature from St. Joseph’s University, followed by post-graduate studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.

Ms. O’Reilly’s work has been widely recognized and exhibited. She is represented by the F.A.N. Gallery in Philadelphia. Her artwork has been shown in prestigious shows, including the Salmagundi Club, the National Art Gallery, the Hudson Valley Art Association in New York, and the Pennsylvania State Museum.

Beyond her artistic practice, Ms. O’Reilly is a committed educator. She shares her expertise with students of all levels at Susan O’Reilly Studio LLC. She previously served as an instructor and board member at the Wallingford Community Arts Center.

For further information and to see her works, please visit susanoreillyart.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.

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 Paintings by Artist Juliana Mansfield

| Skip Gosnell

July’s art exhibit “Retro Expressions” presents the artwork of Juliana Mansfield. Her show will be on display from July 2 through the end of the month at Swarthmore Borough Hall, located at 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artist’s reception Friday, July 11th, 5-7 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.

Juliana Mansfield is a fine artist, currently living and making art in southeastern Pennsylvania. She has received recognition for her graphics and printmaking in the past, while exhibiting primarily in New York State’s Hudson River Valley and Westchester County, as well as Northern New Jersey. She is a retired, credentialed healthcare professional and art therapist, who now enjoys making paper collages, paintings, drawings, and paper dyeing. Many recently finished pieces are mounted on wooden blocks. Others are on archival paper. Juliana exhibits on Instagram and has a growing art shop on Etsy. She often derives her inspiration from nature’s colors and textures, and the play of light and movement. Coastal and mountainside travels have provided inspiration and subject matter for her. The contrast of hard and soft, directionality, and positive and negative space are often evident in her work.

Juliana has enjoyed her virtual studies with The London Drawing Group over the past several years. She is a professional member of the Visual Artists Association, the Professional Artists Association, The National Art Educators Association, The National Tutoring Association, and PAA’s facebook-vetted Fine Artists Community. She is a retired professional member of the American Art Therapy Association.

Instagram: Jmansfield_finearts

Etsy: JmansfieldFineArts.etsy.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.

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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June’s Art Exhibit Presents Paintings by Local Swarthmore Artists

| Skip Gosnell

June’s art exhibit presents a variety of paintings by a talented group of local Swarthmore artists. This is the 29th group exhibition and will be on display from June 4 through the end of the month at Swarthmore Borough Hall, located at 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artists’ reception Friday, June 13th, 6-8 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.

The Group Show includes artists ​Jeanne Lovern, Alison Masterpasqua, Dana Crossan, Sydney Evans, Erin Johnson, Kathy Agostinelli, Joseph Hasenauer, Jessica Graae, Celia Abrams, Colleen McCarthy, Alexis Young, Maura Cullen, Megan Lee, Skip Gosnell, Michele​ Southworth, Martha Perkins, and Joan Sobel.

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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April’s Art Exhibit Presents the art by The Friday Group

| Skip Gosnell

April’s art exhibit, “The Friday Group”, presents the artwork of Gail Herring, Lisarose Ferri, Janet Moyer, Margaret Ewing, and Pete Prown. The exhibition will be displayed from January 3rd through the 28th at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artists’ reception Friday, April 4th, 6-8 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.

The Friday Group includes artists from the Wallingford Community Arts Center (CAC) and its Friday “open studio.” These 2D artists have met for several years, working on their pieces and also discussing each other’s work constructively. In the process, they’ve created a community of people who paint, draw, create mixed-media works, and more. It’s a vibrant (and ever-growing) group who are now friends and strive to support each other’s work at CAC and beyond. 

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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January’s Art Exhibit Presents the art by Local Artist Georgie Grentzenberg

| Skip Gosnell

January’s art exhibit, “Retrospective”, presents the whimsical artwork of local artist Georgie Grentzenberg. The exhibition will be displayed from January 3rd through the 28th at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.

The public is invited to the artist’s meet and greet every Saturday, 1-3 pm. Both the exhibit and the Saturday events are free and open to the public.

For more information on Georgie Grentzenberg.

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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December’s Art Exhibit Presents Plein Air Group Show of Local Landscape Art

| Skip Gosnell

December’s art exhibit, “Four Seasons Outdoor Swarthmore”, presents land and town-scape paintings of the Swarthmore area by various local artists.

The Board of Friends of Little Crum Creek Park hosts the third annual Plein Air Artists Painting fundraiser exhibit, “Four Seasons Outdoor Swarthmore”, at Swarthmore Borough Hall. The theme focuses on the Town of Swarthmore and local landscapes from any of the 4 seasons. This event is in partnership with Swarthmore Friends of the Arts. Sales of the art support Friends of Little Crum Creek Park and local artists.

The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, December 6th, from 5 to 7 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information: Friends of Little Crum Creek Park

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.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exhibition schedules, check out past show listings, and view images of wonderful local art.

November’s Art Exhibit Presents Artwork by Martha Perkins

| Skip Gosnell

The exhibit, “Life,” brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents Martha Perkins’s wonderful, colorful, dynamic acrylic and mixed-media paintings.

The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, November 8th, from 6 to 7 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

She maintains a studio and gallery in Swarthmore where she paints, creates leatherwork and jewelry, and creates unique pet portraits, working by commission.  Her work has been exhibited locally in area venues including Gallery on Park.

Examples of her work can be seen on her websites: Gallery On Park and petportraitsbymartha.com. You are also welcome to like her Pet Portraits by Martha Facebook Page or at Martha Perkins 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.

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, check out past show listings, and view images of wonderful local art.