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The Art Spot

04/16/2014 02:16PM ● By Acl

Through May 18

Calendar art

The Brandywine River Museum (Route 1, Chadds Ford) presents "A Date With Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars," featuring original works by Maxfield Parrish and Norman Rockwell, through May 18. Also on view through May 18 is "N.C. Wyeth's America in the Making," featuring images of inspirational and patriotic events by the renowned illustrator, including props from his Chadds Ford studio. Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org.


Through April 25

Casadei and Remenick

The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) will exhibit paintings by Richard Remenick and Giovanni Casadei  in April. Casadei was raised in Rome and spent four years earning a certificate at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. His mentor was Seymour Reminick, Richard’s father.  Richard Remenick was first influenced by his well-known father. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit OxfordArt.org.


Through April 27

Photography show

Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is featuring photographs by Gene Coggins, Bill Edwards and Judy Montague through April 27. Call 610-444-0146 or visit www.longwoodartgallery.com.



Through April 26

George Martz landscapes

The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents "Landscapes of the Mind: A Glimpse of Reality," featuring new paintings by George Martz, through April 26. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.


Through April 24

Art at Galer Estate

The Galer Estate Vineyar and Winery (700 Folly Hill Rd., Kennett Square) hosts "Pop Up" artist shows on Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. The schedule is: jewelry by Susan Heaver (April 17); paintings and wood assemblages by Kirsten Fischler (April 24). The winery also hosts live music Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Call 484-899-8013 or visit www.galerestate.com.


April 18 to May 31

'American and European Masters'

The Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents "American and European Masters: Art of the 19th-21st Centuries" from April 18 to May 31. There is a reception on April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The show features original works by Alexander Calder, David Hockney, Georgia O'Keefe, Pablo Picasso, Frederic Remington, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, John Singer Sargent, the Wyeth family and others. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (extended hours until 7 p.m. for the May 2 Art Loop). Call 302-652-0271 or visit www.somervillemanning.com.


May 2

Silent auction

The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts a Bats, Birds and Butterfly Houses Silent Auction on May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. The houses have been decorated by regional artists. Proceeds benefit the Arts Alliance. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org.


May 2 to 30

Members' exhibit

The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts the Artist Connection Members' Exhibit from May 2 to 30. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org.