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:
Some Things Real and Some Not by Keith Rentschler |
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December 2024 Friend of the Month
SUSAN GRABERT When Susan dropped her gallery membership a few years ago to spend more time with her first granddaughter, Art Plus lost the joy of constantly being around her amazingly intricate paintings, but we gained a great Friend. She has remained a dynamic part of our activities and festivities, even hosts our annual Christmas party. “Being a friend allows me to stay involved with the gallery and all of the wonderful member artists that I've met.” |
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THE ART OF BERKS HISTORY See 47 paintings of some of our region’s richest historic sites dating back to the 1700s, as interpreted by the artists of Plein Air West Reading since 2022. 300 years in the making, and now showing exclusively at the Berks History Center. 940 Centre Ave., Reading. Open Wed-Sat, 9am-3pm. |
"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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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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“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 |
SUMMER 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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SCAM ALERT
There’s a new art scam hitting close to home–SOBs purporting to represent Art Plus Gallery and asking artists to submit images and, inevitably, banking information to [email protected]. This is not us. We are a non-profit artist cooperative selling the work of our members. We do NOT buy art. Report any emails like this to Yahoo and the FTC!
There’s a new art scam hitting close to home–SOBs purporting to represent Art Plus Gallery and asking artists to submit images and, inevitably, banking information to [email protected]. This is not us. We are a non-profit artist cooperative selling the work of our members. We do NOT buy art. Report any emails like this to Yahoo and the FTC!
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) |
