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' HOLIDAY SHOW |
Featured Exhibit:
"In the Footsteps of the Old Masters" By Marky Barto |
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JUNE 8-15, 2024 THE PICTURE IS BRIGHTER THAN EVER! Better lighting, bigger panels, more days to paint, and another award-winning juror! |
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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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“The Beauty of Lombardia” Bob McClennan’s September exhibit from Art Plus gets an extended run at Say Cheese’s backroom gallery through December 30, 600 Penn Ave., West Reading. |
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THE BIG SHOW Original artwork too large to comfortably grace the walls of Art Plus Gallery |
COLOR OF FALL AT THE WEST READING TAVERN
Check it out, add classic pub fare to your visit and have an enjoyable evening of dinner and a show. 606 Penn Ave., West Reading.
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners, and to all 30 participating artists who made this the best show in the event's 8-year history! |
“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 |
THE 2023 "NATURE OF NOLDE FOREST"
STUDENT ART CONTEST
See how some of Berks County's most promising young artists captured the nature of Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center.
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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) |
