I’ve always found clouds to be so cool. When I was a kid, I’d play that game where you looked at the clouds and tried to imagine what object they looked like. As an adult, I still love to look at clouds. One particularly memorable experience involving clouds occurred in Hawaii. We were headed to … Continue reading »
Experience the Wonder of Coney Island in New Exhibit
Who doesn’t love a good amusement park? I know I do and try to visit at least one every summer. Although I’ve never had the pleasure of making it out to Coney Island, a new exhibit and sale of Coney Island memorabilia sounds like it might paint a pretty good picture of what I may … Continue reading »
Shopping is in Bloom at the Potters Guild Spring Sale
I love getting into my outdoor garden and re-potting my house plants once the weather gets warmer. So, each spring, I go on the look out for new planters that are distinctive and unique. I usually always check out the Spring Potters Guild sale at Community Arts Center and I never leave empty-handed. Not only … Continue reading »
How do you View the Arts?
I came across an old newspaper clipping from 1961 the other day. It was an advertisement for an open house at Community Arts Center. It mentioned that they offered classes in not only painting, drawing and sculpture but also classes in language, drama, music and dancing. I found it interesting because I don’t think there … Continue reading »
Reward for Stolen Artwork is $5 Million
This past week, I happened to catch a news story about an art heist that happened over 20 years ago at the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum in Boston. A number of important works, valued at over 500 million, including works by Rembrandt and Manet, were stolen. From what I’ve read, the FBI now knows the … Continue reading »
Mardi Gras Bead Mosaic Breaks Record
Do you ever wonder what happens to all those Mardi Gras beads after Mardi Gras? Usually, they end up in a landfill but now they’re being used to make mosaics. I just read that there’s a new Guinness World Record for the largest mosaic made out of Mardi Gras beads. Completed on February 22nd, the … Continue reading »
Make a Pretty Pillow for Your Valentine
Who says you have to spend a ton of money on expensive roses or an overpriced dinner on Valentine’s Day? How about making your Valentine a hand-made gift? Hand-made gifts come from the heart and are truly appreciated by the ones we love. For those of you who might like to make a gift, here … Continue reading »
Warm Up Winter with Some Art
Looking to shake off those winter blues? Let a little art brighten your day! Here are some artful exhibits to check out in February and March. In Person – a juried exhibition celebrating the human form at Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA runs through March 1st. Gallery hours are Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. – 7:30 … Continue reading »
Be Open to Art
Today’s artist to watch is Christie Leonard. A senior at Marple Newtown High School, Christie is actively involved in the arts at Community Arts Center. I recently sat with Christie to discuss work from a class she’s been attending for several years, building architectural models, and I really learned a lot about the process. I’d … Continue reading »
Artful Gifts in Honor of MLK Day of Service
I am a huge proponent of volunteering so I was pleasantly surprised to read on philly.com that Philadelphia holds the largest Martin Luther King Day of Service in the nation. Many of the activities that took place around our area included community clean ups, renovations of church or community buildings, and packing of food for … Continue reading »
