On the occasion of Robert Rauschenberg‘s birthday, today, October 22nd, I’d like to take a look at his work and contributions to the art world. Rauschenberg was an American painter and sculptor but also worked in other mediums as well. Rauschenberg’s approach was sometimes called “Neo Dadaist.” Rauschenberg is known for his “Combines,” in which … Continue reading
Rhythm and Color Abound at the Tie-Dye Music Festival
What’s better than a music festival? A tie-dye music festival! Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, presents their first annual Tie-Dye Music Festival on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 2 – 7 p.m. The Tie-Dye Music Festival is an all ages, free admission, family event sponsored by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. … Continue reading
Art on Main Street
If you’re like me, then you LOVE a great arts festival so head on out to one of the tri-state’s largest juried arts festival s this weekend – the Manayunk Arts Festival. In its 24th year, the Manayunk Arts Festival on Main Street in Manayunk, features more than 275 artists from across the country, music, … Continue reading
Crayola Experience Brings Art Alive
As a kid, there was nothing quite like opening a big 64 box of Crayola crayons, the one with the sharpener on the back. In my house, it was a special treat, a splurge over the usual 8 count box. All the crayons were nice and pointy and there were so many colors, all neatly … Continue reading
“In the Clouds” Floats into Community Arts Center on May 12th
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
Centered on Art 