Perkiomen Valley ARt

by Lori Quinque-Quinn

The 50th Yellow Springs Art Show and Sale

April 29 - May 14, The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs, 1701 Art School Road, Chester Springs PA. Several of our members are invited exhibiting artists at this prestigious show. www.yellowsprings.org

End-of-Year Student Art Exhibition

The Boyer Gallery at the Hill School, Pottstown, May 19 - 28 www.thehill.org

Chester County Artist Studio Tour

Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday May 21, 11am to 5pm, 200 artists and 79 studios. The closest location if you don’t want to travel too far is the Spring City Mill Studio, housing over 20 artists and hosting additional artists for this event. Several micro breweries and small taverns are close by. www.countystudiotour.com

The 122nd Annual Student Exhibition

at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, May 12 - June 4. The Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) is an academic capstone event and the longest-standing student exhibition of its kind. While art exhibitions for matriculating students are common, PAFA’s show takes place in a major museum and is one of the most celebrated student group shows in the country. This is a must see and you can take the train down from Lansdale. www.pafa.org

The Art of the Miniature Snow Goose Gallery,

Bethlehem PA, May 7 - June 10. Bradley Hendershot and Katharine Krieg, prominate members of PVAC are participants in this exhibit as well as other amazing artists. www.snowgoosegallery.com

by Colleen Algeo, President

What is it about a creative work like a painting that elicits our awe and admiration? Is it the thrill of being shown something new, something different, something the artist saw that we did not? The idea that some people see more possibilities than others is central to the concept of creativity. This was truly demonstrated at our recent Member Show. There are so many wonderful creative works being shared. The reception was a brilliant success with friendly comraderie and lots of idea exchanging. Oh and great snacks! I applaud everyone who participated and am grateful to our donors and volunteers who helped it come together. I really think our founder Charles R. Gardner would have been thrilled.

As artists, I think it is part of our wiring to continually look at things from different perspectives and then to explore ways to show that to the world. The leadership team is committed to this very concept with the goal of having those new insights show us the way forward. This newsletter is packed with interesting stories and photos that show you how the team is adding their creative thinking to enhance your member experience:

• Our next presenter is a different kind of artist
• A progressive donor has altered the future
• A new easy to use website is underway
• A new date and location for our summer picnic

New offerings are abundant in hopes of eliciting a little awe and excitement from you about PVAC. Also don’t miss the recap of the 60th Annual Member Show! Enjoy. NOTE: The newsletter’s summer hiatus happens July - August so keep this edition close. The next edition is scheduled SEPT/OCT - with a submission deadline of August 15th.