Perkiomen Valley Art Center

61st Annual Membership Exhibition

April 2- April 26, 2024

Mennonite Heritage Center, Yoder Road, Harleysville PA  19438

It's that time again to gather together as members of the Perkiomen Valley Art Center and celebrate our group's unique and creative works! For an amazing 61 years PVAC artists have brought art to our community. Your participation is important as we continue to be a vital hub for art in the Perkiomen Valley area.  We encourage you to show your work or just come out to socialize! 

Enter in advance online or bring your artwork, entry forms and payment on March 28. If you have not paid renewed your membership, you may do so at receiving!

Come out to share your work and compete with your fellow members.  All entries will be eligible for First, Second, Third, Honorable Mentions, Sponsored awards, and the Mennonite Heritage Center award. The Judge selected is Dean F Thomas. He is a Buck's County painter and printmaker specializing in hand-painted dry point engravings, color woodcut and oil painting. Please see Dean's website for more information: Dean F. Thomas (deanfthomas.com)

Here's the timeline:

Set up:      Tuesday, March 26. 10am

Receiving:  Thursday, March 28, 11am to 4pm

Judging:     Saturday, March 30,  10am

Reception:  Sunday,  April 7, 2pm - 4pm, awards ceremony 3pm

Pickup/dismantle:  Saturday, April 27, 10am - 2pm

Please contact Lori at (215) 264-7282 if you would like to volunteer for set up, receiving, judging, reception set up or pickup/dismantling! 

Come one come all! The opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 7, from 2pm - 4pm with the awards ceremony is 3pm.  Come enjoy the good food and good will.  Bring food to share if you like. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Prospectus: 2024 Member Show Prospectus.docx (word document)

2024 Member Show Prospectus(1).pdf (PDF)

61st Annual MEMBERS EXHIBIT - REGISTRATION

Adult Oil and Acrylic Painting for intermediate and advanced painters.

Emphasis will be on color which is expressive and energetic.  Each class will start with a short lesson. We will keep an eye on the important aspects of design and composition.  Bring your photos, or work from your own still life setup.  Students may also paint en plein aire on the beautiful grounds of the Pennypacker Mills Estate. Students are supported in their personal styles - realistic or abstract.  Be engaged with one-on-one critique and a fun atmosphere.

Students will supply their own easel and usual painting supplies. Bring your photos and imagination.  This is not a beginner class. 

Class taught by Aina Roman, a PVAC member and art teacher. Visit her website http://ainaroman.com

There are 4 weeks. Wednesdays - 9:30am-12:30pm  April 17th to May 8th.

Cost: PVAC Member: $100,  NON-Members: $120

Watercolor at Pennypacker Mills - Spring 2024

by Terry Page

A watercolor class for those adults interested in learning about watercolor and also for those who already know how to use them and would like to learn more.  This is your chance to be in a classroom and enjoy the company of like-minded artists

New students will need an introductory set (about 8-10 colors) of Student or Artist grade watercolors such as Windsor Newton, Grumbacher or similar. Brushes such as Princeton Round #4, #8, (#6 optional) or similar. These can be obtained at Michaels Arts and Crafts. You will also need a pad of Watercolor paper 9x12 or 11x14, or a watercolor block, and a hair dryer. Some kind of clips or artist tape to secure your paper to a backer board 

Please contact me with your questions/concerns about materials or drop-in sessions: dmg4904@gmail.com

Terry has a BA in Fine Art and a Masters of Art Education.  She taught art at NPHS and now is teaching art at several locations throughout Montgomery County.

This is remaining 2-weeks of class. Thursdays 1:00pm-4:00 pm.  Ends May 2th.

Cost: PVAC Member: $50,  NON-Members: $55

LAST MINUTE CHANGE! NO ARTWORK PICK UP this Saturday.

NEW TIME: Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 11am - 2pm 

Hello All:

Mennonite Heritage Center has notified us that they will be closed this weekend as they are having their driveway paved.

We have to move the time to pick up your artwork from the recent member show. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

If you absolutely cannot make it at that time, please phone a PVAC friend to pick your work up for you. If that does not pan out, please Call Lori Quinque Quinn @ (215) 264-7282 - to discuss your options. 

We would appreciate anyone able to help break down the show so please stay to help once you have picked up your artwork.

We do not have to take down any panels this year due to our friend, Bud Slemmer using them for an upcoming quilt show at MHEP. Here is the information on that event. 

• Art & Creativity in Quilts by Bud Slemmer on May 14, 2024

Thank you! Your participation is appreciated.

PVAC team!

Hey Friends! 

The May board meeting has been moved  to Tuesday and changed the format to a lunch get together!  This is an invitation for you as a member to join us at Seasons Cafe, at Peter Becker Community for this Board & Bites Session. There are lots of lunch choices available at good prices - a salad bar, homemade soups, sandwiches etc. (No purchase is necessary.) 

Your presence and input are what make these meetings important!

We're all in this together, and that means your voice matters. Whether you've got a bold idea, a burning question, or just want to share your two cents, we want to hear it. Seriously, your insights could be the spark that ignites our next big move.

This meeting isn't just about reports and numbers – it's about us, as a team, shaping the future of our organization. Let's brainstorm, challenge each other (nicely, of course), and dream big.

Can't wait to see you all there. Bring your suggestions.

We are reserving a table, so PLEASE REGISTER so that our hosts can accommodate us. 

All registered guests will receive an agenda via e-mail.

MAPLEWOOD ESTATES LOCATION - Cafe is on the 2nd Floor

Having trouble registering online? 

Feel free to call or text Colleen Algeo at 267-446-0327 to let her know you are coming. 

Dean F. Thomas is a Buck's County painter and printmaker specializing in hand-painted drypoint engravings, color woodcut and oil paintings. "My strong and deeply rooted connection the natural world is what drives me to paint.  It is my sincere desire that my love for the outdoors through my paintings will have a profound affect on others, keeping then connected to the natural world as well"  You can read more about Dean on his website deanfthomas.com

Dean will discuss the creation of a color woodcut print, starting with the original design, separating the colors of the design for each individual woodblock, carving the blocks and then presenting the order in which each block is printed.

Check out Dean's work at his website: DEAN THOMAS

Join us: All are Welcome

Celebrate all the successes of the last year. Appreciate the leadership team of 2022-24 and make any last minute nominations for next years slate. Help finalize plans for the summer picnic and election. Get our fall programming and fall juried show underway. 

This is the last meeting before or summer hiatus.

The official agenda will be sent to all registered participants. 

GET HERE: 

MAPLEWOOD ESTATES LOCATION - Cafe on the 2nd Floor

Having trouble registering online? 

Please RSVP to Colleen Algeo - 267-446-0237 (text or voice mail)