67th Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale, March 11 & 12

This year’s Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale — the 67th — promises to be the best ever. The event kicks off with a preview night on March 11, with the show taking place the next day, March 12. Gathered to work on the show are: Kara Hyman (co-chair), Shawn Dutkiewicz (Principal CFE), Maggie Niemkiewicz (co-chair), Lisa Albany (co-chair) Featured Artist Helena van Emmerik-Finn and Donating Artist...

New Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail celebrates local art and wine heritage

The new Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail officially kicked off this month. The Trail incorporates all Brandywine Valley wine-based businesses including wineries, vineyards and wine bars, and celebrates the art of wine and the artistic heritage of the beautiful Brandywine Region by providing artisanal themes every month during the year. The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail brings attention to local artists,...

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...

Lee Carter’s paintings capture history of Coatesville

Art Partners Studio puts local artist on display at Coatesville Savings Bank By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE – In places like Coatesville where identity is a near tangible, living and breathing entity, the history of a place can almost feel like a personal family for the residents of the place. Organized by Art Partners Studio, the Coatesville Savings Bank has that history...

Art Watch: Michael Stancato

A Quixotic approach to art By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Michael Stancato was born in West Chester and graduated from the Tyler School of Art. He did graphics arts for local television station in Philadelphia and then moved to Los Angeles to continue doing graphic art for television and film. Fortunately for us, Michael moved back to West Chester and has been active in the local art scene ever...

Art Watch: Patsy Keller

Turning a passion for glass into an art By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This week, we are looking at the artwork of local fused glass artist Patsy Keller.  Patsy’s attention to detail is evident in each piece she creates.  Her pendants, often including dichroic glass or mica, are both beautiful and wearable.  She also makes colorful eye-catching vases, plates and bowls that dazzle in the...

Chester County Studio Tour returns, May 18 & 19

Mitch Lyons, who works in a unique medium of his own creation: clay monoprints, is among the many new artists being feature in the 2013 Chester County Studio Tour. Art is everywhere in Chester County, but it will be on display on a special behind-the-scenes tour of some of the top studios and artists in the county. The two-day Chester County Studio Tour of 23 local studios and 53 artists takes...