Category Archives: Philadelphia Art Clubs

Art clubs are members only groups with a mission to promote the development of artists; DoN is a member of several Philadelphia area art clubs.

17 @ Twenty-Two Gallery

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Twenty-Two Gallery @ 236 22^nd Street in Philadelphia has a long history of exhibiting (and selling) excellent paintings and since the showcase has become an artist collective the bar has been raised even higher. Owner Shawn Murray collaborated with artist Diane Podolsky to install a group show of superior quality with some of Philadelphias best artists. Plus the artistry with which the work is displayed makes viewing even more enjoyable with excellent lighting, thoughtful groupings and perfect eye level hanging; with the huge front window offering a glimpse of whats inside, the gallery is a great place to show and be seen. DoN stopped in the gallery last Sunday to meet many of the artists and was truly impressed by the variety and quality of the art.

Artists included in the show are Alison Altergott, Ed Bronstein, Valerie Carroll, Eric Fausnacht, Megan Greenholt, Nancy E. F. Halbert, Carter Leidy, Dale Levy, Ed Marston, William Middleton, Bruce Murray, Sr., Diane Podolsky, Bonnie Schorske, Jerome Schwartz, Michael Smith, Lauren Sweeney and Reta Sweeney. Ed Bronsteins plein aire paintings of Philly are true collectables, Ed Marstons painting of a ramshackle seaside hut is filled with light, Diane Podolskys pastels are mysterious and haunting, Eric Fausnachts rooster paintings are decorative and evocative with bold color and brushwork creating a surrealistic vision of the common bird and speaking of birds, Bonnie Schorskes pigeon photos are a hoot especially when you learn the history of the urban pests.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday noon to 6:00 PM, the Members Exhibition at Twenty-Two Gallery is open through February 11^th.

Bonnie Schorske‘s pigeon photos @ Twenty-Two Gallery.

Ed Marston‘s oil painting @ Twenty-Two Gallery.

Ed Bronstein @ 22 Gallery.

Michael Smith @ 22 Gallery.

Valerie Carroll @ Twenty-Two Gallery.

Eric Fausnacht @ Twenty-Two Gallery.

Diane Podolsky @ 22 Gallery.

Works on Paper @ The Philadelphia Sketch Club

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Works on Paper 2009 at The Philadelphia Sketch Club features 105 artworks ranging from photorealistic paintings to abstract expressionist collage to drawings and more the range of works selected by jurors William David Brown and Keith Moutford is a composite view of the excellent art created by Philadelphias best artists. Works on Paper is a difficult show to get into since its one of the most popular shows the club exhibits, in fact this year there were so many strong pieces that a Salon des Refuse was installed in the downstairs pool room. Exhibition Chairman Rich Harrington, a professor at Moore College of Art, worked closely with the jurors to present a show that is popular, controversial and exciting. James Toogood, a most excellent watercolorist, won the top two prizes for his astonishingly realistic paintings.

Works on Paper is on display through January 24^th, youll find DoN Brewers charcoal drawing in the Salon des Refuse, along with Alden Cole, Ben Cohen, Linda Dubin Garfield and many, many more.

Arlene Arons, Anywhere but Here, mixed media collage.

Kyle Margiotta, Southport Inlet, watercolor.

Anthony Cortosi, Iris, spray paint.

Works on Paper award winners @ The Philadelphia Sketch Club.

New Members Exhibit @ The Plastic Club

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Sunday DoN attended the New Members exhibit at The Plastic Club on Camac Street, the historic art club formally women only but now an exciting studio, meeting place and gallery for artists of every stripe. New members include John Baccile, Donna Blichasz, DoN Brewer, Patrick Crofton, Joann Doneen, J.D. Gibson, Katelyn Greth, Susanna Habecker, Karen Hagen, Dorothy Kajani, Jerry Katzenstein, Bob Makoid, Janice R. Moore, Victoria Nevins, Colleen O’Brien, Samantha Stella Reis, Kathryn Russo, Lois Schlachter, Susan A. Stromquist, Debora Miller, Mike Roberson, Patricia Wilson-Schmid and Tristan Wright.In order to become a member of the club one must prove their artistic mettle by submitting several pieces to be considered by the board, not all are immediately approved including DoN who had to submit work completed outside of the club’s workshops in order to join the ranks. The rewards of membership are tremendous including guaranteed exhibitions throughout the year, terrific parties including Bob Jackson’s delicious last Friday workshop dinners and a great group of artists that DoN now considers friends.