What's Happening...
Thru August at Art Plus: Featured artists: The Friends of Art Plus Gallery
Thru August at Art Plus: Member artists' Summer Show
Thru August at West Reading Tavern: Summer Show by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru August at Saylor House: Art Decor interior design-oriented Summer Show. 1291 Penn Ave., Wyomissing
Thru 9/30 at Chef Alan's American Bistro: Country Too photography by Jay Ressler. 525 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 9/30 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: paintings by Helen Reinhold and Donna Unger. 701 Penn St., Reading
Thru 9/30 at Say Cheese: "Flora & Fauna" paintings by Irene Dobson and Karen Weber. 600 Penn Ave., W. Reading
Thru 9/30: at Weichert Realtors: Sculpture by Mary Button, paintings by Fran Parzanese, and art quilts by Martha Ressler. 65 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
What's Happened...
Thru July at Art Plus: Featured artist: painter Wade Phillips
Thru 7/8 at Say Cheese: "Local Color" paintings by Robert Seabourne and Russell Slocum. 600 Penn Ave., W. Reading
Thru 7/8 at Chef Alan's American Bistro: Abstract Art by Donna Unger 525 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 6/29: Art Plus Panorama all-member show at Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One. 65 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
Thru June at Art Plus: Featured exhibit: Fran Parzanese "Florals" watercolors & Martha Ressler "Going Rural" art quilts
6/13-6/16: Plein Air West Reading competition organized by Art Plus & WRCRF. Exhibit opens to the public at Art on the Avenue on 6/16
Thru April at West Reading Tavern: Spring Show by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru March at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: Photography by Vince Burke and paintings by Keith Rentschler 701 Penn St., Reading
Thru May at Art Plus: Featured exhibit: Karen Weber's Animal - Spirit
Thru 4/29 at Art Plus: Rhythm in Color in the featured exhibit gallery.
Thru April at Art Plus: Members warm up the Avenue with their Spring Show in the main gallery
Thru March: at Weichert Realtors: Paintings by Mary Burke and Irene Dobson, photos by Jay Ressler. 65 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
Thru 3/31 at Art Plus: Featured exhibit: Jay Ressler's "Country Roads: An Uncommon Take".
Thru March at the YR Club: A large exhibition of paintings by Crystal Domino. Parkside Dr. South & Thrush, Wyomissing
Thru March at Say Cheese: The Surreal World of Rachel Hoffman. 600 Penn Ave., W. Reading
Thru March at Chef Alan's American Bistro: "Coastal Maine" plein air landscape paintings by Russell Slocum 525 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru March at Judy's on Cherry: Russell Slocum's pastels of Berks County landscapes in the bar area.
Thru 3/4 at Art Plus: "The Friends of Art Plus" in the featured exhibit gallery showcases the talents of our eminently artistic supporters
Thru January at West Reading Tavern: Winter Show by Art Plus Gallery members.
Thru December at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: "Big on Berks" features three large local landscape paintings by Russell Slocum. 701 Penn St., Reading
Thru 1/4 at Art Plus: "Small Works" by member artists in the featured exhibit gallery; "Sugar Plums and Holiday Fun" member show in the main gallery
Thru 1/2 at Chef Alan's American Bistro: "Making the Scene: Leisure & Landscapes" showcases paintings by Karen Weber
Thru 1/2 at Judy's on Cherry: Paintings by Crystal Domino in the foyer and reception area
Thru 1/5: at Weichert Realtors: Fine art with an eye toward interior design: Paintings by Judy Ballinger, Irene Dobson, "Sky Guy" Robert Seabourne, and Brian Warfel; plus photos by Blair Seitz
Thru 12/16 at Nolde Mansion: The finalists in the 3rd Annual "Nature of Nolde" Student Art Contest.
Thru 12/4 at GoggleWorks: Separate exhibits by APG members: Dan Roberts' "NUMB3RS" in the main lobby, and Blair Seitz's "One Camera, Seven Lives" in the Schmidt Gallery.
Thru 12/4 at Art Plus: Paintings & drawings by Mary Burke and sculptures by Richard Frederick in the featured exhibit gallery
Thru 12/3 at West Reading Tavern: "Reflections: by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 12/1 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: Paintings by Rachel Hoffman and Karen Weber, photography by Blair Seitz. 701 Penn St., Reading
Thru 11/5 at Art Plus: The members unleash their imaginations in "Fantasy"
Thru 10/1 at Art Plus: Guest artist Mike Weaver's Landscapes in the featured exhibit gallery.
Thru 9/11: at Weichert Realtors: Four artist show geared toward interior design: culinary themes by Crystal Domino, abstracts by Dan Roberts & Donna Unger, and local landscapes by Russell Slocum. 65 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
Thru 9/11 at West Reading Tavern: Fun in the Sun by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 9/11 at Chef Alan's American Bistro: "Plein Air West Reading" showcases work by members and Friends of Art Plus. Includes Michele Byrne's "Art on the Avenue" painting done as a demo in the middle of the 6/17 festival, and her People's Choice award-winning "Penn Avenue Crossing."
Thru 9/4 at the YR Club: Painter Keith Rentschler in the private dining room.. Parkside Dr. South & Thrush, Wyomissing
Thru 9/3 at Art Plus: Guest artist Jonathan Bond's "Inside/Outside" show in the featured exhibit gallery, Reception Friday, Aug 11, 5-8PM.
Thru 9/4 at Art Plus: The members take to the water in "Splash"
Thru 8/15 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: Paintings by Mary Burke & Crystal Domino, photography by Brian Clark. 701 Penn St., Reading
Thru 7/2: Art Exchange Art Plus exhibit at Clay on Main, and Clay on Main creations featured at Art Plus Gallery.
Thru 7/2 at Art Plus: The member exhibit "Wanderlust" showcases the members' talents and travels far and wide
Thru 6/30 at the YR Club: Worldly Eyes exhibit of member art in the main dining area, and in the private dining room Jay Ressler's South African Safari in Black & White. Parkside Dr. South & Thrush, Wyomissing
6/17: Second Annual Plein Air West Reading Art Competition, co-sponsored by APG and WRCRF as part of Art on the Avenue.
Thru 6/16 at West Reading Tavern: Abstract Art by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 6/5 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: Paintings by Irene Dobson, Dan Roberts, Robert Seabourne and Brian Warfel. 701 Penn St., Reading.
Thru 6/4 at Art Plus: "Here and There," featuring the work of the well traveled painter Crystal Domino
Thru 4/30 at Art Plus: Images from the World Travels of Brian Clark, photographer, and the wearable and wall-hangable creations of LeAnn Wolf, jewelry-maker
Thru 4/30 at Art Plus: Close to Home. The members of Art Plus share their takes on what moves them close to home.
4/22-23: Art Plus Member Studio Tour. A leisurely weekend tour of artists’ studios around Berks County for demos, refreshments and an inside look at how and where the creative magic happens.
3/8-4/2 at Art Plus: Alice Gerhart Retrospective. Teacher, mentor and inspiration to countless artists for over half a century, a founding member of Art Plus, and now celebrating her 90th birthday.
Thru 3/16 at West Reading Tavern: "Black & White" theme by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 3/15 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: Paintings by Alice Gerhart, Rachel Hoffman, Mauve Lausch and Naomi Walker. 701 Penn St., Reading.
On Sunday, 3/12, 3-5PM at Blair Vineyards: reception for art quilt artists Martha Ressler and Christa Hirneisen. "The Blair Project" show runs through March. 99 Dietrich Valley Rd, Kutztown
Thru 3/5 at Art Plus: Member artists interpret the gallery's iconic seat in The Red Chair Challenge. Member art show: Through the Looking Glass
Thru 2/28/17 at Saylor House: Art Meets Decor fall/winter interior design-oriented show. 1291 Penn Ave., Wyomissing
Thru 2/5 at Art Plus: Featured artist Michele Byrne.
Thru 1/7/17 at Pagoda Hills Winery: Winter Art multi-artist show. 3650 Perkiomen Ave., Reading
Thru 12/31/16: at Judy's on Cherry: "Walks in the Parks: Russell Slocum's Landscapes of Berks County, PA & Acadia National Park, Maine.
Thru 12/15 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: photography by Jay Ressler, studio art quilts by Martha Ressler and paintings by Mike Weaver. 701 Penn St., Reading.
Thru 12/6 at West Reading Tavern: "Harvest" theme by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 11/11 at Pagoda Hills Winery: Listening to the Landscapes multi-artist show. Reception 9/29, 6:00-8:00PM. 3650 Perkiomen Ave., Reading
Thru 11/6 at Art Plus: Featured member artists Judy Ballinger's painted silkwares, Rachel Hoffman's illustrations and paintings.
Thru 11/5 at Crave Cafe: The Art of Mary Burke." 4600 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring
Thru 10/31 at Judy's on Cherry: "Something Old, Something New: The Art of Karen Weber. 332 Cherry St., Reading
Thru 10/31 at Art Plus: "Still Lifes" exhibit by member artists. Featured artists: Christina Pinkerton and RACC Students
Thru 10/15 at Saylor House: Art Decor interior design-oriented Summer Show. 1291 Penn Ave., Wyomissing
10/13 at Weichert Realtors: ARToberfest reception for Fall show. 5:30-8:00PM. 65 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
Thru 9/30 at the YR Club: The Art of Crystal Domino. Parkside Dr. South & Thrush, Wyomissing
Thru 9/30: Bold Cafe: The Art of Alice Gerhart. 550 Penn Ave., West Reading
Thru 9/30 at Crave Cafe: "Now & Then: Art of Gloria Urban." 4600 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring
Thru 10/31: at The Highlands at Wyomissing: "Walks in the Parks: Russell Slocum's Landscapes of Wyomissing, PA & Acadia National Park, Maine
Thru 9/15 at Weichert Realtors: Art Decor interior design-oriented show. 65 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing
Thru 9/13 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: Art by Crystal Domino, Russell Slocum and Karen Weber. 701 Penn St., Reading.
Thru 9/12 at West Reading Tavern: "Boating" theme by Art Plus Gallery members. 606 Penn Ave, W. Reading
Thru 8/31: Bold Cafe: The Art of Mauve Lausch. 550 Penn Ave., West Reading
Thru 8/31 at the YR Club: Alanna Garrett's "Sealestial" and Naomi Walker's "Particle Zoo". Reception 7/12, 6-8 PM. Parkside Dr. South & Thrush, Wyomissing
Thru 8/31 at Judy's on Cherry: Abstracts of Donna Unger. Reception Thurs, 7/14, 5:30-7:00. 332 Cherry St., Reading
Thru 8/31 at Art Plus: "ARTitecture" exhibit by member artists; Featured artist Emily "The Amazing Intern" Arndt, and Community ArtReach Project
Thru 8/31 at Crave Cafe: The Art of Mauve Lausch, 4600 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring
Thru 7/31: Bold Cafe: Russell Slocum's "Landscapes from the Chesapeake to Maine." Reception Fri 7/8, 5:00-7:00. 550 Penn Ave., West Reading
Thru 7/15 at DoubleTree Reading, main concourse: Art by Keith Rentschler, Blair Seitz and Donna Unger
Thru 7/12 at Saylor House: Art Decor interior design-oriented Spring Show. 1291 Penn Ave., Wyomissing
Thru 6/31 at West Reading Tavern: "Jazz Notes" Art Plus Gallery members' bring music to hanging artwork
Thru 5/31 at Crave Cafe: Mike Weaver's "Landscapes of Berks County", 4600 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring
Thru 5/31 at the YR Club: the photography of Brian Clark
5/22: Annual fundraiser at the West Reading Tavern & Art Plus. 604-606 Penn Ave, W. Rdg., 12:30-8:00 PM
Thru 5/2 at Art Plus: "Dreamscapes" exhibit by member artists
Thru 5/2 at Max Crema's Espresso & Coffee Bar: Art by Robin Bisaccia, Joni Peters & Donna Unger. 3130 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood
Thru 5/2 at Art Plus, Featured artists Karen Weber and Carol Spigelmyer
Thru 4/31 at Some Things Looming: Marty Ressler's studio art quilts are showcased as part of the "4 Your Entertainment" exhibit. 526 Washington St., Reading
Thru 4/30 at Bold Cafe: "Particle Zoo," Naomi Walker's linocut interpretation of theoretical quantum mechanics
Thru 3/31 at Judy's on Cherry: "The Art of Karen Weber". 332 Cherry St., Reading
Thru 3/31 at Crave Cafe: Facets of Crystal Domino, an array of oils by this versatile artist. 4600 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring
Thru 3/31 at West Reading Tavern: "Food for Thought" Art Plus Gallery members' takes on a culinary theme
Thru 3/31 at the YR Club: Maeve Lausch's "'The Thrill of It' Walls" devotes one wall each to oils, watercolors, abstracts and tile mosaics by this versatile artist. Parkside Dr. South & Thrush, Wyomissing
Thru 3/6 at Art Plus, two featured exhibits: Russell Slocum's Landscapes of Berks County and the Coast of Maine, and "Wild Things" by guest artist Carol Ann Geiser
Thru 2/28 at Bold Cafe: Drawings of Rachel Hoffman. 550 Penn Ave., West Reading
Thru 2/29/16 at Proximity Cafe: Art by Joni Peters, Jay Ressler & Donna Unger. 1450 E. High St., Pottstown
Thru 1/31 at Judy's on Cherry, Reading: Landscapes of Berks County and the Coast of Maine by Russell Slocum.
Thru 1/31 at Art Plus Gallery: Winners of The Nature of Nolde" Student Art Competition.
Thru 1/26 at Crave Cafe: Aerial Photography of Blair Seitz.
Thru 1/24 at the YR Club: Martha Ressler's "Art Quilts Large and Small."
1/8: Grand Reopening of Art Plus Gallery
12/12 at Nolde Forest Mansion: Awards presentation for "Nature of Nolde" Student Art Competition.
Thru 1/2/16 at West Reading Tavern: APG artists' "Seaworld" exhibit
10/11/15 Art, Wine and Cheese fundraiser at the Inn at Reading. Some photos of the gala event...
June, 2015: "Art on the Avenue", West Reading, PA