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' SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER SHOW |
Featured Exhibit: The Beauty of Lombardia
By Bob McClennan |
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Call for Artists (who are also art teachers)! Berks County’s art teachers will be the guest artists at Art Plus Gallery’s January 2024 featured exhibit! Space is limited, so if you're an art teacher, reserve yours now... |
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“In Search of Relevance” The amazing marker art of Kate DeArmas. Exhibit runs thru Oct. 1 in the Back Room Gallery at Say Cheese! Restaurant, 600 Penn Ave., West Reading. |
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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 BIG SHOW Original artwork too large to comfortably grace the walls of Art Plus Gallery |
WATER/SUMMER THE WEST READING TAVERN
Every table at the West Reading Tavern has a water view. Water/Summer is the theme of the new show of original art and framed prints by Art Plus Gallery artists. Check it out, add classic pub fare to your visit and have an enjoyable evening of dinner and a show. Exhibit runs through October 9. 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) |
