Since 1999, this non-profit artist cooperative has showcased talents new to the art scene as well as well-known pros, while promoting art appreciation and participation throughout the Berks community.
N O W S H O W I N G
In the Main Gallery
MEMBERS' WINTER SHOW |
Featured Exhibit:
The Mural Makers |
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JUNE 14-21, 2025
Berks County, Pennsylvania Our 10th annual competition will showcase the artwork of 30 juried artists competing for $6000+ in awards, including two $1000 first prizes (Best West Reading & Best anywhere in Berks County) and an array of $500 sponsor-themed awards. Click on the logo to: Download the Prospectus Meet our juror, Ron Donoughe Now open for submissions. Deadline is March 1. |
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THE PLEIN AIR PAINTER'S GUIDE TO BERKS COUNTY There's much for artists to discover in Berks County. To help, Art Plus Gallery has produced a Google Maps-based guide offering favorite locations and inside tips for painting throughout the county. |
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"Reading has some very talented artists. Since buying our place here 2 years ago today we’ve been filling it with great (and very affordable) local art from Art Plus Gallery in West Reading." -Dave Barr |
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Welcome MARY ANN MENGEL Mary Ann has made a big impression on the Eastern Pennsylvania art scene since transitioning to a full-time painter in 2022. Click on her photo to read more about Art Plus Gallery's newest member. |
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January 2025 Friend of the Month
BOB SEABOURNE A career change pulled the Gentleman Artist away from the membership in 2019, but he never lost his connection. “Becoming a Friend of Art Plus allowed me to stay in touch with my fellow artists there, show my support for one of our local businesses and the arts, and still display my artwork,” explains Bob. |
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"We have artist prints collected throughout the years but I bought my first pieces of original art from Plein Air West Reading. What a difference to have original art around. It’s almost like it is alive. It invites me to pause, breathe, enjoy, wonder, remember, or look forward. Whatever I need at the moment I pass by. It is a relationship that can’t be explained, only experienced."
-Jesse Prentiss
-Jesse Prentiss
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“Too often we allow the humdrum reality of life get in the way of the arts, which can feel frivolous by comparison. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of a diversion from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. And if you make time for consuming and producing art — the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments —you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier.”
Arthur C. Brooks Art Should Be a Habit, Not a Luxury The Atlantic, Jan 27, 2023 |
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THE BIG SHOW Original artwork too large to comfortably grace the walls of Art Plus Gallery |
WINTER IN THE WEST READING TAVERN
Check out the new all-member exhibit in the dining room of our friendly neighbors to the west. Add classic pub fare to your visit and have an enjoyable evening of dinner and a show at the West Reading Tavern. 606 Penn Ave., West Reading.
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FEATURED EXHIBIT SCHEDULE Check out the gallery's featured artists through 2024–a sensational slate of Art Plus members, guest artists and emerging talents from the community. |
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Support our mission while enjoying the option to join in our activities as much or as little as you'd like.
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Be Part of the Picture Art Plus Gallery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit by virtue of our mission to promote art appreciation and participation through our region in general, and among students in particular. It’s a wonderfully gratifying mission, and you can be part of it. |
Support the gallery without spending an extra penny! Click the link above to buy art supplies and Dick Blick will donate a percentage of your purchase to Art Plus.
(Note: Art Plus Gallery is compensated for linking to the Blick Art Materials web site) |
