Two Merrells: Art on Paper and Fabric

"Two Merrells: Art on Paper and Fabric," features works by mother-in-law/daughter-in-law team of Peggy Merrell and Judy Merrell, both passionate artists who started painting later in life. The show will feature watercolors by Peggy Merrell and funky stitched and painted wall quilts by Judy Merrell. The show opens Sunday November 1st with an artist meet-and-greet and runs through November 30, 2009.

November 1 - November 30, 2009

Holiday Ornaments, Adornments and Adorable Hats Group Show

Our annual Holiday Ornament & Adornment & Adorable Hats group show features handcrafted one-of-a-kind ornaments, Christmas jewelry, scarves and, new this year, adorable hats! Shop the gallery for original holiday cards and gifts in a wide range of mediums. Opens Sunday, December 6. Check back for updates on extra holiday shopping hours!

December 6 - December 28, 2009

Open Christmas Eve 10am-4pm!
Special Holiday Hours: Thursday Dec 24, 10am - 4pm. Closed Christmas, Dec 25.
Open Saturday Dec 26, 10-4pm and Sunday Dec 27, 1-4pm

Winter New Artist Show

Orchard Artwork's "Winter New Artist Show" opens Sunday, January 4 and features the work of three new member artists. New works include hand-woven wearable art designs by Leslie Friedman-Rifkin, paper collage art & cards by Gloria Klaiman and hand-woven baskets by June Statmore. Through January 31.

January 4-31, 2009

Wearable Art for All Ages

"Art to Wear" is a group show that features original handcrafted jewelry and wearable art for all ages, opening Sunday 2/1. The show includes knitted scarves and sweaters, children's clothing, fabric collage purses, knitted bead jewelry and more. Through February 27.

February 1- 27, 2009

The Artful Home

"The Artful Home" is a group show featuring a wide range of unique handcrafts for the home, including pottery and tableware, desktop items , mirrors, frames, mosaics, vases, window ornaments and more. Opens Sunday March 1. Through March 29.

March 1- 29, 2009

All Fired Up

"All Fired Up" features works by clay artists Ellen Pine Litwin of East Oak Lane and Louise Sussman of Melrose Park. Litwin and Sussman create functional ceramic objects; some are suitable for everyday use and others for special occasions. The show opens Sunday, April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. with refreshments and a meet-the-artists reception. Through April 26.

April 5-26, 2009

Beauties & Their Beads III

"Beauties and their Beads" is a group show featuring original one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry designs by Gail Simons, Diane Worthington, Carolyn Ipri, Arlene Wartenberg and Kathy Makransky. The show includes handmade glass bead designs, found object collage jewelry, bead weaving and knitted bead jewelry & pouches. The show opens Sunday, May 3 with refreshments and a meet-the artists reception. Through May 31.

May 3 - 31, 2009

Dwelling: Personal Space and the Self: Works on Paper

This show features works by Brooke Schmidt, Nicole Patrice Dul and Gloria Klaiman and explores the definitions of dwelling and space, the inner and outer of our selves and our homes. The themes and threads that connect them will be explored through printmaking, painting and nontraditional materials.

Opens Sunday, June 7 with refreshments and a meet-the artists reception. Through July 12.

June 7 - July 12, 2009

Colors of Summer

The “Colors of Summer Show” is a group exhibition featuring the blues and greens of summer & shore reflected in handmade pottery, glass, mosaics, wall art, jewelry and more. The show opens Sunday, July 19 and runs through August 30.

July 19 - August 30, 2009

Autumn in the Orchard

"Autumn in the Orchard" is a group exhibition inspired by autumn colors and fall foliage and features pottery, jewelry, fiber art, paintings, glass and more. The show opens Sunday, September 13 and runs through October 2, 2009.

September 13 - October 2, 2009

Johnny Appleseed Festival

The 5th annual Johnny Appleseed Festival will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 10am to 4pm. The Festival features: children's arts and crafts, story-telling by "Johnny Appleseed," art activities, cider-making with antique apple press, children's clothesline art show, apple tree planting, apple dessert sale; Free. For more information contact 215-947-9882. The festival is also partnering this year with the WhirlyBird CycloCross Race at Bryn Athyn College.

Schedule of Events

10 – 4pm Autumn in the Orchard Group Show
11am – 2pm Children’s Art Show & Activities
11am – 2pm Apple Dessert Sale
11am – 1pm Apple Cider Pressing
Noon Apple Tree Planting
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm Johnny Appleseed Storytelling
1pm, 2pm, 2:30pm Rope Making
10am – 3pm WhirlyBird CycloCross Race at Bryn Athyn College 6 races for men and women, sponsored by Guy’s Bicycles Racing Club

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Painting Green: Recent Landscapes and Still Life by Dorothy Smith

"Painting Green: Recent Landscapes and Still Life" by Dorothy Smith features landscape paintings that explore open spaces; parks, farms and woodlands and still lifes that incorporate organic forms into traditional motifs. The show opens Sunday October 4 with an artist meet-and-greet and runs through October 30, 2009.

October 4 - October 30, 2009