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  • May 19, 2025 4:33 PM | Anonymous

    Join us for a fun field trip to the artsy town of Phoenixville.  We'll spend a couple hours visiting the galleries then get together for dinner.

    Sign up for the field trip and the dinner at Bistro on Bridge or just the field trip. Registrants for the field trip will receive a bingo card with a list of things to find in town.  We'll gather at Bistro on Bridge Restaurant at 7:30 and see who found the most things on their bingo card.   Dinner signup will allow us to reserve space for our group at the restaurant.

    More details and registration



  • May 07, 2025 1:07 PM | Anonymous




    Summer Street, Winter Morning by Fred Danziger, an award-winner is on view at the Fine Arts Center.

    2025 Members Show is live online, 

    In-Person Exhibition opens May 9

    The online gallery for the 2025 Members Show is now live. The In-Person Exhibition at the Fine Art Center of the Montgomery Community College in Blue Bell, PA will open on May 9, and runs to June 9, 2025.

    The Reception for the In-Person Exhibition will be held on Friday, May 9, 6-7:30 pm. It will include the awards ceremony, catered food and drinks.



  • April 30, 2025 7:44 AM | Anonymous

    PVAC is working out final details of our upcoming Plein Air Painting.  Emails will go out soon with details.


    Plein Air Painting with PVAC 2025

    10 PLEIN AIR TIPS

    1. PLAN AHEAD- Prepare your Plein Air Travel bag of art supplies and equipment well ahead of time. You can find a basic lightweight adjustable aluminum easel for around $40 that works for Oil and Acrylic boards.

    2. CLOTHING- Dress for the weather in layers. Wear neutral colors because sunlight reflects off your clothes and will affect the perception of color on the painted surface. Temperature will change as the day goes on. Hats are of prime importance in all weather. A pair of comfortable walking/hiking shoes is advisable. Also, it’s best NOT to wear sunglasses while painting. Pick a spot where you and your canvas/paper are in the shade for more accurate color interpretation.

    3. EQUIPMENT/SKETCHBOOK- Remember, less is best. Use light-weight outdoor painting gear, easels, canvas boards or pastel panels. Your location may be a hike from the car. Use an organized oil / acrylic palette or organized pastel holder. Have a small sketchbook with you and some type of drawing implements from pencils to markers. Bring several brushes, not everything you have. Same with paints. Again, always consider the weight. Make up an organized and designated Plein air equipment bag ready to go. If you are tempted to bring more (leave it in your car). However, choose a sturdy easel that will not be blown over on a windy day.

    Don’t bring tubes of paint. Load up your palette with the colors you need ahead of time before you leave your studio. A limited palette works better for Plein air paintings. Invest in a wet paint carrier for this purpose. Masterson Sta-Wet Airtight carrier has 2 sizes and they are lightweight. It can also be used to transport a wet canvas home. Another option is an empty pizza box. Also, bring a water container.

    4. BUG SPRAY/SUNBLOCK/WATER- Always have these items. Bring bottled water to drink at your painting location, and snacks to keep you going.

    5. PICKING YOUR SPOT- Find a place you feel comfortable, safe and inspired. Look for interesting arrangements of light and shadow.

    6. TIME- Best lighting conditions are early morning sunrise to noon or late afternoon into sunset.

    7. WEATHER- Always be mindful of the weather. In case of gusty wind, be close to your set up so you can hold your painting equipment, so it does not get blown over. Hint: Weight your easel with stones on location.

    8. TRANSPORT- You will need a place to store wet oil paintings and/or keep pastels safe in transport. Pizza boxes or other flat cardboard boxes or Masterson Sta-Wet Airtight are handy for transportation in your car.

    9. REFERENCE PHOTOS- Use your cellphone or camera. Take pictures throughout the day for light reference later.

    10. SIZE- Plein Air paintings are usually smaller in size: 6"x8", 8"x10", 9"x12", or the size of your WC block.

    GENERAL ON-SITE PLEIN AIR PROCESS

    1.)Tone your canvas/board at home and make sure it is dry.

    2.)When you are on-site find a suitable location preferable in the shade

    3.)Set up

    4.)Take a photo of the subject in case the weather changes and you have to leave before being finished.

    5.)Work quickly and loosly.

    6.)Bring a box to carry the wet canvas/board home.

    RECOMMENDED LIMITED PALETTE – YELLOW, BLUE, RED & WHITE OR

    1.)Titanium White

    2.)Burnt Sienna

    3.)Yellow Ochre

    4.)Cad Yellow

    5.)Cad Red Light

    6.)Alizarin Crimson

    7.)Ultramarine Blue

    8.)Phalo Green (or black to mix with yellow for green)

    RECOMMENDED BRUSHES – YOUR FAVORITE BRUSHES OR

    1.)Flat

    2.)Filbert

    3.)Round

    4.)Rigger

    5.)Dagger

    6.)Angle


    DOWNLOAD TIPS PDF


  • April 17, 2025 3:05 PM | Anonymous

    Congratulations to Cathy Mcllhenny!

    Her work, “Mucky Pond” was accepted by Philadelphia Stories for their most recent issue. Philadelphia Stories is a free print all volunteer magazine that promotes and publishes works by writers and artists in the Greater Phila Region since 2004. You can download the publication by visiting Philadelphia Stories. You may be able to find a copy at most Montco libraries and lots of other locations.


  • April 06, 2025 2:43 PM | Anonymous member

    Mark your calendars! Susan Klinger will be participating in the Chester County Studio Tour on May 17th & 18th at the studio of Jesse Hulse at Kingsway Gallery, 1600 Yellow Springs Rd, Chester Springs. If you sign up for the tour look for Studio #8. Get there early for the best chance of getting one of the County Collector pieces.




  • March 14, 2025 4:27 PM | Anonymous



    Subject: Phoenixville Earth Day 2025 – Artist Registration

    Dear Friend of the Earth:

    On behalf of the entire Earth Day organizing team, we hope you will join us as a vendor for Phoenixville Earth Day 2025!

    If you would like to exhibit your work at Phoenixville Earth Day 2025, please sign and return the Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement (attached) to complete your registration. You may email it back to us or mail to: Phoenixville Green Team, P.O. Box 721, Phoenixville, PA 19460-0721.

    There are no fees for Artists, however, If your total sales exceed $200, we kindly welcome a voluntary donation of 10% of your total sales. Thank you for your support!Pay Here or mail a check to us after the event to the same address as above.

    If you have friends (artists or otherwise) who would like to be exhibitors, please share our contact info and vendor fees with them:

    • For-Profit Business / Retail Vendor: 10' x 10' Space – $60.00
    • Non-Profit Organization: 10' x 10' Space – $35.00
    • Artist: Free 10' x 10' Space. If your total sales exceed $200, we kindly welcome a voluntary donation of 10% of your total sales. Thank you for your support! 

    Once we receive your waiver, your exhibitor space will be officially confirmed.

    We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 26th, at Reservoir Park and appreciate your participation in making this event a success!

     

    Warmest regards,

    Tienfong Ho

     

    --

    "The goal of life is rapture. Art is the way we experience it. Art is the transforming experience." — Joseph Campbell

     

     610-613-2071

    The Earth Day Organizing Team

    Phoenixville Area Transition
    Phoenixville Green Team


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  • February 25, 2025 4:40 PM | Anonymous

    Want to take a class but can't commit to the full 8 week session? Now you can select the days you want to attend.

    WATERCOLOR CLASSES

    ACRYLIC CLASSES

    Please share with friends and family who may be interested in attending a class.

  • February 21, 2025 7:12 PM | Anonymous

    Looking for something to do?  Stop in to see PVAC member, Johanne Lamarche at her opening reception for the three artist exhibit - Color Serenade at the Crossroads Guitar and Art in Gilbertsville.  March 2nd from 1pm-4pm.


  • February 19, 2025 11:12 AM | Anonymous

    Joan Ambrose-Bibbo , PVAC member has been invited to be a part of the 52nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show. Chester County's longest-running juried annual art show. Featuring over 4,000 works from more than 220 artists. It is a 2 week celebration running from April 26th to May 11th, located at the Historic Yellow Springs, 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425.  Open Mon-Fri 9-4, Free admission other than the Opening Gala and Happy Hour.  Joan will have 4 large and 4 small oil painting in the show.

    Opening Gala, Friday, April 25th (Tickets go on sale March 7th). 

    Happy Hour, Friday, May 2nd (Tickets go on sale April 4th).

    Art Around the Village, May 11th, Mother's Day. Free admission.

    All proceeds support Historic Yellow Springs.

    Thank you for your support!

    Hope to see you there! -  Joan

    Be sure to go and visit with Petunia!!!



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PERKIOMEN VALLEY ART

Serving Mongtomery, Bucks & Berks Counties, PA

Perkiomen Valley Art Center  (PVAC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1957 to further art appreciation and direct involvement with the arts by providing cultural programs and exhibitions by area artists.

Program presentations and show receptions are free and open to the public.


Meeting Address: Maplewood Estates, Arbor Conference Center, 2nd Floor, 815 Maplewood Dr., Harleysville PA 19438

Mailing Address:
PO Box 474  Schwenksville PA 19473
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