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The Art Spot

10/01/2014 04:25PM ● By Lev

 

Through Nov. 1

Art at Bookplace

Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) hosts "All Alive," a solo show by painter Hilary Mockewich, through Oct. 3. From Oct. 5 to Nov. 1, the gallery presents "Across the Board: Woodcuts by Dan Miller." There will be an opening reception on Oct. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. The book shop and gallery is open on weekends. Visit www.bookplace.com for more information.

 

Through Nov. 16

Charles Burchfield

The Brandywine River Museum (Route 1, Chadds Ford) presents "Exalted Nature: The Real and Fantastic World of Charles Burchfield" through Nov. 16. Burchfield (1893-1967) was a leading American artist, and the exhibition feature more than 50 of his vibrant, imaginative paintings. The museum is open daily. Visit www.brandywine.org.

 

Through Feb. 8

Andrew Wyeth sketches

The Brandywine River Museum (Route 1, Chadds Ford) presents "Andrew Wyeth: Lines of Thought," with 23 studies that show his working process, through Feb. 8. The studies were created in preparation for four paintings also on view in the exhibition -- "Faraway" (1952), "Corner of the Woods" (1954), "Roasted Chestnuts" (1956), and "Garret Room" (1962).The museum, on Route 1 in Chadds Ford, is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults; $8 for seniors, $6 for students and children ages 6 to 12; free for children under 6 and Brandywine members. Museum admission is free on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon through Nov. 23.  

 

Through Oct. 4

Timothy Barr solo show

The Somerville-Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents a solo show of paintings by contemporary American luminist Timothy Barr through Oct. 4. Call 302-652-0271 or visit www.somervillemanning.com.

 

Oct. 3 to 31

Lancaster County artists

The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) presents a show of works by Lancaster County artists from Oct. 3 to 31. There will be an opening reception in the gallery on Oct. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is open 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.

 

Oct. 3 to 31

Judy Antonelli solo show

Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is hosting a solo show by Judy Antonelli from Oct. 3 to 31. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Oct. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. during the First Friday Art Stroll, with refreshments and live music by The Ladeens. For more information, visit www.longwoodartgallery.com.

 

Oct. 3 to 31

Ed Bronstein 'Daily Observations'

The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts Ed Bronstein "Daily Observations: New Paintings and Drawings" from Oct. 3 to 31, with an opening reception on Oct. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Philadelphia artist paints rural and urban landscapes, as well as still lifes. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.

 

Oct. 10 to Nov. 15

'The Art of the Dog'

The Somerville-Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents "Man's Best Friend: The Art of the Dog" from Oct. 10 to Nov. 15, with an opening reception on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The show features dog-themed works from the past 100 years, including works by William Glackens, William Zorach, Harry Leith-Ross, William Wegman, Robert Jackson, Alex Kanevsky and Jamie Wyeth. Call 302-652-0271 or visit www.somervillemanning.com.

 

To submit items to the Art Spot, e-mail [email protected]. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.