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Art Review: Encore Wheels’ exhibition keeps art in motion at Studio B
Thursday April 25, 2019 03:39 PM The gallery brings its artists to the same page by suggesting a topic for the exhibitions. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent It would appear that Studio B has ascertained a successful method of assembling a cohesive exhibition. Being a mostly membership-oriented group of approximately 100 artists, the gallery manages to bring its artists to the same page by suggesting a topic for its exhibitions.
Art Review: Science and mixed media inspire tech art exhibition
Wednesday April 17, 2019 06:50 PM Charles Emlen’s unique art exhibition at Community Arts Phoenixville is worth taking in.
Art review: Varied painting styles find common ground at Yocum exhibition
Thursday April 11, 2019 04:29 PM Color and texture take centerstage in this collaborative show from four area artists. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent “Four Women Four Expressions” is the title of an exhibition viewing currently through April 27 at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education.
Art Review: Fun, funky pieces fill Art of Jazz’ exhibition
Thursday April 4, 2019 03:56 PM Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent The 15th annual Berks Arts Council “Frank Scott Memorial Art of Jazz Exhibition” runs through April 25 in the GoggleWorks' Schmidt Gallery as an overture to the annual Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest. Featuring some three dozen artworks from at least twice the amount of submissions, the display contains numerous examples of painting, sculpture and drawing from the nearby region.
Art Review: Studio B celebrates flaws in Wabi-Sabi’
Thursday March 28, 2019 01:21 PM The show boasts an installation in the gallery and a book of the submitted written and artistically executed works. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent “Wabi-Sabi: Celebrating Simple Beauty “ is the title of both an exhibition and a book release of the same name, on display through April 14 at Studio B. The book is a paperback release with 155 pages of writings and artwork submitted by the gallery's members.
Art Review: Compelling assemblage of submissions at Gaige Memorial exhibit
Friday March 22, 2019 09:55 AM Penn State Berks’ exhibition honoring its late leader Frederick H. Gaige culls an interesting selection of talent to view at the Freyberger Gallery. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent “The Frederick H. Gaige Memorial Exhibition II,” viewing at the Freyberger Gallery of Penn State Berks through April 18, reprises the popular juried exhibition of 2017 with 67 artworks selected from 120 submissions. Dr. Frederick H.
Art Review: Seasonal aspirations in full force at Art Plus Gallery
Thursday March 14, 2019 03:06 PM Get a taste of spring with the gallery’s current exhibition of earth-toned jewelry and paintings. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent “Spring is in the Air,” viewing through March 31 at Art Plus Gallery, West Reading, is a friendly teaser for people who miss a warmer climate, the smell of flowers or cut grass on a breeze, and lower heating bills.
Art Review: Boyertown glassblower Will Dexter's magnificent work sparkles
Saturday March 9, 2019 03:14 PM The sculptor's work is currently showing at Freedman Gallery at Albright through April 14. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent I have come to the conclusion that blowing hot, partially liquid glass at temperatures too dangerous to touch is a challenging and arduous endeavor that must be loved in order to be used as a medium for art.
Art Review: A tradition, Berks Art Alliance showis being held at Yocum Institute
Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:52 AM Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Viewing through March 17 at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education is the annual Membership Exhibition of the Berks Art Alliance. Installing some 80 artworks into the institute's gallery on Penn Avenue and judged by the members themselves, the show is a mashup of styles, materials and ideas without a theme, but plenty of individuality.
Art Review: Dr. Richard Hamwi honored with Legacy’ showcase at Albright
Thursday February 28, 2019 12:31 PM The revered art professor’s influence and work gets a tribute from former students whose work is displayed alongside works from the beloved educator. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent “Legacy: a Faculty and Alumni Showcase” is a selection of artworks by three graduates of Albright College and Dr. Richard Hamwi, who teaches art at the school.
Art Review: Neuroscience takes shape in latest New Arts Program exhibition
Saturday February 23, 2019 11:24 AM ‘The Garden of the Mind’ explores the relationship between psychological landscapes through larger life forms mimicking human and animal interactions Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent “In the Garden of the Mind,” an exhibition of freestanding sculpture by Manhattan artist Judith Modrak, views through March 3 at New Arts Program, Kutztown.
Art Review: Scratching the surface of Barbara Thun’s work at Retrospective’
Thursday February 14, 2019 03:20 PM More than 29 years and mediums of work from one of the area’s most prominent artists are represented through a gallery’s exhibition. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent On view through Feb. 26 at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts Schmidt Gallery is an exhibition of paintings and mixed-media pieces by Berks County artist Barbara Thun. Titled simply “Barbara Thun Retrospective,” it spans 29 years and presents about 30 medium-sized artworks.
Art review: Humorous depictions of agriculture prized in Studio B’s Farm to Table’
Thursday February 7, 2019 01:25 PM Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent “Farm to Table” is the title of Studio B's 11th annual art exhibition regarding the area's agricultural community. More commonly known to its members and patrons as “The Farm,” the show is always juried and attempts to offer different artistic approaches to farming through art, particularly in central Pennsylvania, especially around the Berks area.
Art Review: Exhibit at Penn State Berks is all about the detail
Thursday January 31, 2019 02:41 PM Steve Scheuring’s show at Freyberger Gallery shows a playfulness with intricate paintings of everyday minutiae. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Viewing through Feb.
Art Review: Examining immigration through the eyes of a woman
Thursday January 24, 2019 03:58 PM Plein air painter Michele Byrne's latest installation takes a different approach to immigration, racial identities and conflict. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Continuing through Feb.
Art review: Racial identity explored in Damien Davis' 'Autoethnography'
Friday January 18, 2019 09:32 AM The Brooklyn artist brings his intricate works to the GoggleWorks to investigate how black identity is depicted across various cultures and mediums. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Viewing through Feb.
Art Review: Brett Weston inspires exhibition of contemporary photography at Albright
Friday January 11, 2019 07:28 PM The "child genius of American photography" was the source of creativity for these works from students. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Viewing now through Feb.
Review: Lynn Millar's work recognized by Yocum Institute
Friday January 4, 2019 11:02 AM Lynn Millar's collection is highlighted at the Yocum following recognition of her contributions with the Jack Coggins Award. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent In November, local artist Lynn Millar received the Jack Coggins Award for outstanding service to the Yocum Institute for Arts Education. Coggins, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 94, was a well-liked and admired teacher at the Institute for 45 years.
2018: the year in visual arts: a cultural overview for the Reading-Berks area
Friday December 28, 2018 09:23 AM Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Sometimes it's hard to believe an entire year of visual art has passed since we last did this, but it has, and we now have the pleasure of recalling what was most memorable. Of course, about 70 exhibitions have wandered by us in 12 months, and I will attempt to give the best their due for skill and professionalism.
Art review: Eastern Europe through the lens of a multimedia exhibition
Friday December 21, 2018 02:19 PM "Doubletake East: Responses to Eastern Europe" weaves together residual feelings from historical events and movements across Czech Republic, Poland and Easterm Germany. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Miniature quilts by Martha Ressler and digital composite photographs by Jay Ressler are viewing now through Jan. 2 at Judy's on Cherry Contemporary Cuisine in Reading.
Review: 'The Domestic Landscape' pays homage to the everyday moments
Thursday December 20, 2018 02:39 PM Joetta Maue's current exhibition at the GoggleWorks explores familial relationships through ordinary tools, objects and personal profiles found within the home. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Drawings, embroideries and photographs of New England artist Joetta Maue are currently on view through Jan. 6 at the Schmidt Gallery in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.
Your guide to art in Berks County this fall
There’s an abundance of exciting offerings arriving in galleries across the region. Here’s what you should venture out to see. It's finally time for the temperatures to cool, the kids are back in classes, and soon winter will be on the horizon. But along with falling leaves and rainy autumn days comes new art, and plenty of it. So grab your calendars and checkbooks; the following list is a brief overview of what will transpire this fall in the visual arts for the greater Reading area.
Art review: Muralist Jeffrey Stumhofer's fine arts debut at Clay on Main | Reading Eagle - LIFE
Where: Clay on Main Gallery, 313 Main St., Oley Township. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. For further information: Please call 610-987-0273 or visit www.clayonmain.org . Currently viewing through Feb. 11 at Clay on Main Gallery in Oley Township are the paintings of Shillington resident Jeffrey Stumhofer.
New Arts Program’s 29th 'Small Works' exhibition deserves your attention
Sunday May 27, 2018 12:01 AM New Arts Program’s 29th 'Small Works' exhibition deserves your attention The international salon-style show brought works of various mediums and sizes to life. Written by Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Kutztown, PA — With a total of 166 artists hailing from 15 states, and 53 artists sending in artwork from 20 foreign countries, the 29th Annual International Invitational Salon Exhibition of Small Works ...
Review: 'The Art of Jazz' offers a fun, visual interpretation of a music scene
Sunday April 15, 2018 12:01 AM Review: 'The Art of Jazz' offers a fun, visual interpretation of a music scene The exhibition will present winners with awards on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Written by By Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Reading, PA — The 14th annual Frank Scott Memorial Art of Jazz Exhibition is viewing through May 27 at the GoggleWorks' Schmidt Gallery. The memorial is hosted by the Berks Arts Council to honor the ...
Art Review: The street photography of John Elder | Reading Eagle - LIFE
| An example, taken at a museum, of the stealth-like photography of John Elder. Sunday October 1, 2017 12:01 AM By Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent Black-and-white photography by West Reading resident John Elder is viewing through Oct. 15 at the GoggleWorks Cohen Gallery.
Art review: Seeing something in the jazz of Bryan Betts
| Photographer John Elder captures the energy of Bryan Betts' jazz fusion in this image, called "Bryan Betts Band." Sunday April 10, 2016 12:01 AM By Ron Schira - Reading Eagle correspondent   John Elder and Lauralynn White add a visual dimension to the music through photography and drawing.
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