Art Watch: The Shape of things to come

September sculptures abound in steel, ceramic, wood, fiber, marble, rubber tires and even hats! By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times September marks the beginning of the new art season, with new shows and exhibitions throughout Chester County. Make sure to sign up for Fall art classes that are starting up in each of the local art associations, and the theme of “The Art of Sculpture” is showcased...

Art Watch: Jeremy McGirl, Katie Naber

Pop-Up Art shows are a popular new part of the Chester County Art scene By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times What exactly is a Pop up Art Show? Pop up Art Shows are  temporary art exhibits that are set up and taken down in a short amount of time in an unusual location. Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square has been holding successful Pop up Art shows every Thursday for over a year, with...

Art Watch: Sarah Snyder-Dinsel; 2014 Studio Tour

Local illustrator turns to custom painted furniture .. and The Chester County Studio Tour 2014! By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Local illustrator Sarah Snyder-Dinsel has turned her BFA degree in Illustration into a home business, creating lovely custom painted furniture.  This Thursday Sarah will be exhibiting her canvases as well as her painted furniture at the Thursday Pop up Art Show at Galer...

Art exhibit spotlights region’s iron, steel heritage

Paintings, sculpture will be displayed at Penn State’s Great Valley campus An exhibit with some artistic and historic heft will open on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Henry Gallery at Penn State’s Great Valley campus. The unique iron and steel heritage of Chester County and the region set the background for an exhibit, which is entitled “Pennsylvania: Made in Steel.” An opening reception for...

Art Watch: Karen Delaney

Sparks fly with Delaney’s welded steel sculptures By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This week’s local art watch celebrates the unique steel works of noted local sculptor Karen Delaney. For the past twenty years, Karen has been creating magnificent steel sculptures from here to Prague, and has also continued to teach and volunteer in the arts as well. She is “inspired by architecture...