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' JULY - AUGUST EXHIBIT |
Featured Exhibit
PAINTINGS OF ROBIN BISACCIA Nature Close Up & Far Away August 1-31 |
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Meet our 2026 Gallery Immersion Fellow, Mia Davis! A soon-to-be Junior at Millersville U. and a Fine art Major, Mia has been immersed in many gallery activities this Spring and Summer! If you would like to find out more about our Gallery Immersion Program, click here or contact us at [email protected] |
ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & DEMOS
Take your skills to the next level, and have a good time getting there.
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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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30 accomplished artists from 8 states drew record-breaking crowds and sales |
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Art Plus Gallery Awards $1000 Scholarship to Oley Valley Graduate Kai Nicholas
Local student to pursue art education at Kutztown University this fall |
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This year's Scholarship Selection Committee was moved by Kai's hard work, creativity, and clarity of vision. Kai’s selection reflects Art Plus Gallery’s ongoing commitment to nurturing local artistic talent and supporting students who choose to pursue the arts in higher education. We look forward to following Kai’s journey at Kutztown University and beyond.
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Hot and fresh at the West Reading Tavern Enjoy dinner and the hot new summer-themed art show at the West Reading Tavern, conveniently located next door to Art Plus Gallery. Some great food and bargains await... |
"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 |
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FEATURED EXHIBIT SCHEDULE Check out the gallery's featured artists through 2025–a sensational slate of Art Plus members, guest artists and emerging talents from the community. |
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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
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) |
