New Date- August 20th, 2020!

Join artist George Rothacker for an artist talk and gallery tour of his exhibition, The Diverse Artistic Universe, on view in the Main Line Art Center’s galleries from September 11 through October 9^th. The 50^th anniversary exhibition is a celebration and exploration of Rothacker’s 50 years in the field of arts and communications and coincides with the publication of his new book by the same name.

On view at the Art Center are paintings from the following collections: Havana 2009-2011, Social Conflicts in America 2015, 20^th Century American Writers 2015-2018, and Inner City to Outer Main Line 2001- 2020.

Pre-registration is required for the event and there are limited spaces available.  This is the 6 PM timeslot. Masks are required. No food or drink will be served but attendees can BYOB to enjoy outside in the garden.

Pre-registration is required for the event and there are limited spaces available.  This is the 7 PM timeslot. Masks are required. No food or drink will be served but attendees can BYOB to enjoy outside in the garden.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE EVENTS HAPPENING THIS FALL AND WINTER. THANK YOU!

Art for Hearts + Main Line Art Center | Spring Art Fest 2021

March 20, 2021 | 10AM – 12PM | FREE

The garden @ Main Line Art Center | 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA 19041

Kick off the first day of spring with Art for Hearts and Main Line Art Center! We’ll be creating crafts to share with local members of the community. Join Art for Heart volunteers at four different craft stations, spread safely throughout the garden to make cards, paint rocks, origami and paint abstract cardboard tiles. Participants are encouraged to make a gift to give away and one to take home. Art for Heart volunteers will then distribute the gifts to nearby health facilities.

Founded in October of 2020, Art for Hearts is a local club of high school students centered on finding creative ways to foster connections and brighten lives within their community. Art for Hearts creates cards and seasonal crafts to send to hospital patients and frontline workers. Connect directly with the Art for Hearts organization through any of the outlets below:

W | https://artforhearts.wixsite.com/site 

I | @artforheartsorg

E | artforheartsorg@gmail.com

T |  https://twitter.com/artforheartsorg 

ARTZ Philadelphia and Main Line Art Center are deeply committed to protecting the health and well-being of our community members, and yet we also recognize the impact of program suspensions and doors shut to visitors. We know, even though necessary, these closures and program cancellations have caused increased isolation and decreased creative and social engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, who are among those people most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.

And so in this time of prescribed physical distancing, we have been experimenting with a complementary but distinctly different Rx – we’re calling it ARTZ-Connect.

ARTZ Philadelphia and Main Line Art Center are deeply committed to protecting the health and well-being of our community members, and yet we also recognize the impact of program suspensions and doors shut to visitors. We know, even though necessary, these closures and program cancellations have caused increased isolation and decreased creative and social engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, who are among those people most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.

And so in this time of prescribed physical distancing, we have been experimenting with a complementary but distinctly different Rx – we’re calling it ARTZ-Connect.

Pheralyn Dove | Emotional Soul Healing | Artist Residency

Main Line Art Center - APRIL 2021

Follow artist, Pheralyn Dove, as her journey continues. Get a front row seat to the creative process as she explores her concepts of “Emotional Soul Healing” through multimedia documentation, abstract expressionism, collage, photography, performance art and installation art, digital mediums, print, photography and video.

 Open Gallery | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | April 20th - April 22nd 

Visitors are welcome by appointment-only during open gallery hours. All visitors must wear a mask/face covering at all times inside of the Art Center and sign a COVID 19 Acknowledgement Form. Please register for your 30 minute slot by selecting your preferred date and time.

Artist Contact: Pheralyn Dove |  pheralyndove@gmail.com | 267-971-2999

MLAC Contact: Intisar (Ehn-ti-Sar) Hamilton | ihamilton@mainlineart.org | 610-525-0272 ext 123

In celebration of the creativity and talents of our members and teaching artists, join us for an evening of fun and excitement! We'll be presenting "Best of Show" awards in numerous categories chosen by our prize jurors, Michael & Roberta H Gruber, and you'll have the opportunity to shop our bigger than ever ceramic seconds & art supply sale and raffle! Proceeds of the sale will support the purchase of a new kiln.

The evening will include live jazz music by musician Christopher Marsceill (aka Rev Chris) and a light reception. Join us on the porch and in our galleries to welcome spring and congratulate the talented exhibiting artists! 

Get an inside look at the fabric dying process of artist Toni Kersey. In this pre-recorded demonstration you will see low immersion dying, ice dying and dye painting. Toni Kersey is an award-winning mixed media fiber artist living and working near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Using hand dyed, painted, upcycled and commercial fabrics her quilts are explorations of her personal, spiritual and cultural identity. Registration is required and the Zoom recording link will be shared with those who registered on November 4^th.

Do you love making the art but hate doing the business of art? Learn about some of the business issues of being a professional artist. Linda discusses topics such as: pricing, marketing, branding, public relations to getting your work shown. Having a body of great work is only part of the equation for success. Come learn how to get the work into the public’s eye so it can be seen and bought.

It's a fun night of getting to know local comic creator and teaching artist Ted Woods! Join in as Ted draws different comic and cartoon characters, talks about his comic work, gives tips and tricks to drawing, and probably goes on random tangents as well. Attendees are invited to draw along, or can watch on the screen as Ted draws. Join us for refreshments, to create some comic art and to meet fellow enthusiasts.

Saturday, September 18, 11 AM - 2 PM

Artist's Reception: 1 PM - 2 PM

Welcome Back to Main Line Art Center! Join us to tour the studios and see our teaching artists at work as they share more about our unique community of artists and students. Visit our new fall exhibition, Outside The Lines: Comics & Illustrations and meet some of the artists in our "artist's alley". The artist's reception for the exhibition will be from 1 pm - 2 pm.

Come say hi and enjoy live music on our porch with father-daughter duo Max & Mar, playing folk-rock and folk-pop covers and originals for family -friendly fun for all ages!

Register for a fall class on the day of the event and receive $10 off!

New and veteran students are welcome and artist demonstrations are geared for all ages.

Registration is required.

Thursdays, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16

ARTZ Philadelphia and Main Line Art Center are deeply committed to protecting the health and well-being of our community members, and yet we also recognize the impact of program suspensions and doors shut to visitors. We know, even though necessary, these closures and program cancellations have caused increased isolation and decreased creative and social engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, who are among those people most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.

And so in this time of prescribed physical distancing, we have been experimenting with a complementary but distinctly different Rx – we’re calling it ARTZ-Connect.

ARTZ-Connect @ Main Line Art – like all of ARTZ Philadelphia's programs --  are designed especially for participants living with dementia or memory loss and for their care partners. ARTZ-Connect moves our popular ARTZ @ The Museum programs into a virtual space, still led by a professionally-trained, caring facilitator; still engaging participants in lively conversations about works of art; and still a place where all participants can be themselves. To sign-up please rsvp on the Artz Philadelphia events page.

ARTZ Philadelphia and Main Line Art Center are deeply committed to protecting the health and well-being of our community members, and yet we also recognize the impact of program suspensions and doors shut to visitors. We know, even though necessary, these closures and program cancellations have caused increased isolation and decreased creative and social engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, who are among those people most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.

And so in this time of prescribed physical distancing, we have been experimenting with a complementary but distinctly different Rx – we’re calling it ARTZ-Connect.

ARTZ-Connect @ Main Line Art – like all of ARTZ Philadelphia's programs --  are designed especially for participants living with dementia or memory loss and for their care partners. ARTZ-Connect moves our popular ARTZ @ The Museum programs into a virtual space, still led by a professionally-trained, caring facilitator; still engaging participants in lively conversations about works of art; and still a place where all participants can be themselves. To sign-up please rsvp on the Artz Philadelphia events page.

Thursdays, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16

ARTZ Philadelphia and Main Line Art Center are deeply committed to protecting the health and well-being of our community members, and yet we also recognize the impact of program suspensions and doors shut to visitors. We know, even though necessary, these closures and program cancellations have caused increased isolation and decreased creative and social engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, who are among those people most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.

And so in this time of prescribed physical distancing, we have been experimenting with a complementary but distinctly different Rx – we’re calling it ARTZ-Connect.

ARTZ-Connect @ Main Line Art – like all of ARTZ Philadelphia's programs --  are designed especially for participants living with dementia or memory loss and for their care partners. ARTZ-Connect moves our popular ARTZ @ The Museum programs into a virtual space, still led by a professionally-trained, caring facilitator; still engaging participants in lively conversations about works of art; and still a place where all participants can be themselves. To sign-up please rsvp on the Artz Philadelphia events page.

Thursdays, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16

ARTZ Philadelphia and Main Line Art Center are deeply committed to protecting the health and well-being of our community members, and yet we also recognize the impact of program suspensions and doors shut to visitors. We know, even though necessary, these closures and program cancellations have caused increased isolation and decreased creative and social engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, who are among those people most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.

And so in this time of prescribed physical distancing, we have been experimenting with a complementary but distinctly different Rx – we’re calling it ARTZ-Connect.

ARTZ-Connect @ Main Line Art – like all of ARTZ Philadelphia's programs --  are designed especially for participants living with dementia or memory loss and for their care partners. ARTZ-Connect moves our popular ARTZ @ The Museum programs into a virtual space, still led by a professionally-trained, caring facilitator; still engaging participants in lively conversations about works of art; and still a place where all participants can be themselves. To sign-up please rsvp on the Artz Philadelphia events page.

In celebration of the creativity and talents of our members and teaching artists, join us for an evening of fun and excitement! We'll be presenting "Best of Show" awards in numerous categories chosen by our prize jurors, Michael & Roberta H Gruber, and you'll have the opportunity to shop our bigger than ever ceramic seconds & art supply sale and raffle! Proceeds of the sale will support the purchase of a new kiln.

The evening will include live jazz music by musician Christopher Marsceill (aka Rev Chris) and a light reception. Join us on the porch and in our galleries to welcome spring and congratulate the talented exhibiting artists! 

Come see the AT HOME exhibition and celebrate PRIDE with us on Friday, June 3rd from 6-8 PM! The evening will include a curator talk with Leah Appleton, music by DJ JAMZ and some fun surprises! Light bites and beverages will be served.

Registration and proof of vaccination required.

Join us for a daytrip to the Baltimore Museum of Art this spring to view the Joan Mitchell retrospective currently on view. Led by teaching artists and renowned painter Francine Shore, we will take a private charter bus to Baltimore to enjoy the exhibition and have lunch at the café before returning to the art center. Travelling expenses and museum entry are included in the ticket price lunch is not included.

About the Exhibition:

Co-organized by the BMA and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this comprehensive exhibition follows the career of the internationally renowned artist who attained critical acclaim and success in the male-dominated art circles of 1950s New York, then spent nearly four decades in France creating breathtaking abstract paintings that evoke landscapes, memories, poetry, and music.

Schedule:

9 am: Meet at the Art Center 

11 am: Arrive at the Baltimore Museum of Art

11:30 am -1 pm: Tour the exhibition

1 pm - 3 pm: Lunch at the café or surrounding areas

4:30 pm: Arrive back at the Art Center

More about the exhibition can be found on the BMA website. Registration closes on May 27, 2022, so get your spot today (only 40 available)!

Recycle/Reclaim is a group show of diverse works in multiple mediums that focuses on environmental issues. The ARTsisters’ styles are as diverse as the media used – from Amazon boxes and used chopsticks to recycled art images. This earth friendly show has something for everyone and is very much on topic in our present world. Recycle/Reclaim will be on view until July 21, 2022.

ARTsisters is a collection of women that have been professionally creating and exhibiting art for many years. As time has passed, each “sister” has grown and sharpened her diverse styles and skills. Now, in “Recycle/Reclaim” ARTsisters brings sisterhood to the City of Brotherly Love, with a show that is both relevant and diverse.

This exhibition is part of the Art Center’s Summer Gallery Rental Program.

What exactly is climate change? What does Anthropocene really mean? This lecture will present a framework to understand the current ecological conversation. As well as present ways in which artists, designers, and architects are engaging in it, and thus reinvigorating the human-nature relationship. 

Rhea Cutillo is a teaching artist at MLAC with a decade-long oil painting practice. She holds a B.A. from Mills College, Oakland CA 2011, certificates of study from The Barnes Foundation Museum and The European Graduate School, and various accreditation’s in herbalism and plant medicine. She is currently earning her Masters in Landscape Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA.

Main Line Art Center is proud to present INTRICACY: The 19th Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, juried by Susanna Gold. The exhibition will be on view from November 11 through December 22, 2022. Join us for an evening of artist talks, music, and refreshments on Saturday, November 12, 6-8 PM. Registration is required.

INTRICACY brings together three artists working in different mediums -- sculpture, printmaking, and installation -- for a deep-dive into the labor-intensive processes that yield their delicate yet complex forms. Becca Barolli bends, weaves, braids, and knits wire lengths with repetitive, compulsive movements to shape her work into seemingly soft forms that resemble anything but metal. Agathe Bouton surpasses our expectations of traditional printmaking with her large-scale compositions that are combined and recombined, cut, layered, and stitched into endless variations. Eric Standley builds his series of over 50 elaborate, radiating designs from layer upon layer of vibrant paper that has been cut with exacting precision, each intimately-scaled work demanding to be considered in its own right as well as within the broader installation context. When viewed in juxtaposition, the work of Barolli, Bouton, and Standley encourages the viewer to understand the detailed and complicated methods behind their equally detailed and complicated compositions

The Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art, presented by Main Line Art Center in conjunction with the Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, honors chosen artists with an exhibition in the Center's gallery and an award of $1,000. This award and associated exhibition program is an effort to support talented contemporary artists, to honor deserving artists in the field, and to encourage excellence and experimentation in artistic practice, presentation, and community involvement.

In celebration of the exhibition Materiality: Art Fashion Craft, Main Line Art Center and Curator Roberta H. Gruber, invite you to an evening of Cocktails & Couture. A fundraiser benefitting the Art Center’s accessible art and outreach programs, need-based scholarships, tuition free classes and exhibitions. Join us under the tent for what is sure to be the fashion event of the year!

• Catering by Gia Bella Catering
• Open Bar with signature cocktails, brews and wine from Philadelphia Distilling, Levante Brewing, and Lobetia Wine
• Informal Fashion Show
• Music by DJB
• Permanent jewelry (pay/piece) and pop-ups from local boutiques

$500 Event Sponsor: Includes 2 VIP tickets to Cocktails & Couture, recognition on donor wall and Main Line Art Center Household Membership

$150 VIP Ticket: Entrance at 5 PM, Includes an exclusive preview of the exhibition and newly expanded gallery shop, curator-led tour, artist meet and greet, and champagne toast.

$100 Cocktails & Couture Ticket: Entrance at 6 PM for main event

Art • Fashion • Craft, on view from May 1 through June 9, 2023, showcases the work of emerging designers as well as those who have had long and evolving careers in art, fashion, and craft. The physical, cultural, and virtual worlds overlap and sometimes collide in the creation of pieces in this exhibition. Energy and emotion work together to evoke “garments” that incorporate unusual materials. Wearable or static, these artifacts speak to who we are as individuals.

The diverse media these makers utilize and explore brings awareness to the beauty, vision, personal understanding, sensitivity to sustainability, and inclusiveness in the wide realm of fashion. Wearable or static, the works focus on the impact of fashion as art and its relevance to culture and society.

In celebration of the creativity and talents of our members and teaching artists, Main Line Art Center is proud to present the 2023 Members & Teaching Artists Exhibition The exhibition is on view in our galleries through April 21st and features a range of works including mosaics, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, and more. This annual show is not to be missed!

Join us on Saturday, April 15th from 4-7 PM to celebrate the talented artists in the exhibition. The evening will include live music, light bites, and beverages. Winners of our "Best in Show" awards will be announced, and we'll also be hosting our popular ceramics seconds sale to support our ceramics department!

Jeff Schaller is the prize juror for the exhibition. In his own work, Schaller uses lost and found images, words, and language to paint what is true to him. He exhibits throughout the country and has received the Philadelphia Museum of Art Purchase Awards and a fellowship from the Common Wealth of Pennsylvania. Schaller continues to support the arts by holding board positions with the Chester County Art Association and Rittenhouse Square Park Fine Arts Show.

Registration is required.

Front clockwise from top left:

Mara Schiffman, Linda Dubin Garfield, Melissa Clout, Nancy Gore,

Jane Schultz, John A. Benigno, Dennis Murphy, Ronnie Bookbinder

Join us on the porch Thursday, June 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 PM to celebrate the artists in our outdoor garden sculpture exhibition. The evening will include light bites and beverages. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

Main Line Art Center is proud to present our 3^rd annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, Balance in Bloom, from April 24th – October 13th. 14 local artists have installed their work throughout our gardens creating a whimsical exhibition sure to delight viewers of all ages! You’ll find pieces nestled in our flower beds, lining the porch and adorning the outskirts of the garden. There is a surprise around every corner!
Most work is for sale. Please inquire at the registrar’s desk for pricing.

Registration Required

Join us to celebrate the art and artists of A Gathering and the Autumnal Equinox! The evening will include special guest Gina Tomaine, author of the Philly Tarot Deck Guidebook, who will be giving Tarot readings ($10, registration required).

We are excited to host our first Empty Bowls Fundraiser, an international grassroots effort among ceramic artists and art organizations to fight hunger in our communities! Buy a handmade bowl, join us for a shared meal, and learn more about how you can help alleviate hunger in your community!

All proceeds from the event will be split between the Montco Anti-Hunger Network and the Art Center’s scholarship program.

MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) has become the collective voice of over sixty food pantries and free meal providers through its mission of leading coordinated action to strengthen the food security safety net system in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Learn more at montcoantihunger.org.

MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) has become the collective voice of over sixty food pantries and free meal providers through its mission of leading coordinated action to strengthen the food security safety net system in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Learn more at montcoantihunger.org.

Saturday, November 11^th

6 – 8:30 PM

Registration required at mainlineart.org

Free & open to the public, $20 suggested donation in honor of the 20^th Anniversary

Main Line Art Center is honored to host the Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition 20th Anniversary Retrospective in our galleries from November 10, 2023 through February 17, 2024. The exhibition features over forty artists who were selected to participate in past Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibitions. The exhibition transcends traditional mediums, pushes boundaries and explores a wide-range of themes. The work, never-before-seen at the Art Center, includes photography, sculpture, painting, mixed-media, textiles, and more!

Bringing together contemporary artists from different generations, locations, and artistic backgrounds, and spanning two-decades, the Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of beloved teaching artist and student, Betsy Meyer. The exhibition will also include several pieces of Betsy’s work and a look-back at her artistic accomplishments. The exhibition is made possible by the generous support of the Meyer Family.

Gallery Hours

Monday: 9 am-6 pm

Tuesday-Thursday: 9 am-9:00 pm

Friday & Saturday: 9 am-5 pm

Sunday: Closed

ARTZ Connect @ Main Line Art Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of people living with dementia and their care partners through joyful interactions around arts and culture. Their evidence-based programs connect people with dementia and those they love with artists, cultural organizations, and each other. It all starts with the art: we look together at 2-3 works of art during an hour of group conversation. ARTZ' warm, welcoming, and highly trained facilitators ensure that people at all stages of their journey with dementia are welcome.

RSVP at on the Artz Philadelphia Events page.

Celebrate love or friendship with a one-of-a-kind creative couples’ experience. Choose one workshop in either throwing on the potter’s wheel, handbuilding with clay or writing a love poem. A memorable and unique gift for the special someone in your life. Each person will leave with a memento they can be proud of! Registration is required

We are proud to celebrate the talents of our members and teaching artists during this annual exhibition. Always a community favorite, the show includes painting, drawing, ceramics, mosaics, photography, mixed media, encaustics and more!

Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers! Registration required.

Share and receive feedback on your writing in this informal and supportive group. Note that attendees will collectively agree on the structure for this group and no monitor will be present.  

The exhibition features 12 ceramic and mixed media artists who are working under the mentorship of world-renowned ceramacist, Roberto Lugo. Together, with an original piece from Lugo, the exhibition explores ideas of traditional and non-traditional mentorship, personal and communal growth, and aims to foster the spirit of ingenuity that happens when artists work in collaboration with their communities.

Free with a $10 suggested donation/pay-as-you-go projects

Registration required.

Join us for a community day of clay! Come see the exhibition, It Takes A Village, and learn more about the art of ceramics. There will be clay projects for all ages, a food truck, beer garden and more! All food and drink is pay-as-you-go along with any clay project that needs to be fired.

ARTZ is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of people living with dementia and their care partners through joyful interactions around arts and culture. Their evidence-based programs connect people with dementia and those they love with artists, cultural organizations, and each other. It all starts with the art: we look together at 2-3 works of art during an hour of group conversation. ARTZ' warm, welcoming, and highly trained facilitators ensure that people at all stages of their journey with dementia are welcome.

Free, please rsvp on the Artz Philadelphia Events page.

Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers!

Registration required.

Join us on Friday, September 13 from 6 - 8 PM for the Buyer's Preview for our Little Luxuries exhibition. Be one of the first to see the exhibition and take home your own Little Luxury! The evening will include light bites and beverages. This event is intended for new and experienced art collectors and is invitation only. To get on the list, please email Lisa Getz at lgetz@mainlineart.org.

Juried by Susanna Gold, Little Luxuries aims to celebrate the intricacies and beauty found in the details of minute works of art. Featuring works in a variety of mediums, it will serve as an introduction to art buying for collectors just beginning their journey and will give experienced collectors the opportunity to discover new and exciting artists. All works are 10”X10” or smaller and for sale under $350.

Main Line Art Center is proud to present our 4^th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, Women in Sculpture, from June 3rd – September 30th. 14 women artists have installed their work throughout our gardens creating a whimsical exhibition sure to delight viewers of all ages! You’ll find pieces nestled in our flower beds, lining the porch, hanging in trees, and adorning the outskirts of the garden. There is a surprise around every corner!

Meet the artists and enjoy light bites and beverages.

Most work is for sale. Please inquire at the registrar’s desk for pricing.

Exhibiting Artists:

Nancy Agati, Ava Blitz, Irja Bodén, Nancy Brenner, Clare Burson, Lisa Fedon, Beth Galinsky, THECOLORG, Linda Gross, Carole Loeffler, Gina Michaels, Jessica Mungekar, and Natalia Zykova.

While the artworks may be small, the ideas are big! Travel through time and space as you learn about miniature artworks from a variety of time periods and cultures. This one-hour lecture will investigate themes of use, cultural importance, and significance to the field of art history. No prior art historical knowledge required - sit back, relax, and learn alongside your peers.

Join Andrea Cummins-Disbro, Owner & Principal Designer of Lost Orchid Interiors, to learn how to choose art for your home that will create a space that is beautiful and perfectly you! There will be a wine and cheese meet and greet with Andrea following the talk.

"I start every project with one question: Who is your favorite artist or what is a piece of art you've seen that inspires you? Art is so subjective and if I can understand what my clients determine to be beautiful, I can unlock their vision for home. I approach every project like a piece of art. I know it will be organic and evolving and I believe the color story and textures to be key in informing the design. I also believe that art is the soul of a home, color is the spirit. When we invest in art that we truly love, then we are investing in our own well-being. We are also inviting others to understand who we are. It is a subtle vulnerability because we invite others to step into our mindset and look through the lens of what we find striking, thought provoking and worthy of our space."

Join us for a spooky good time in your most creative costume for make-and-take Halloween themed art projects including witch hats, paper haunted houses, and kooky kreature magnets! We’ll also have trick or treating in our studios and more! All ages welcome!

We are excited to host our 2^nd Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, an international grassroots effort among ceramic artists and arts organizations to fight hunger in our communities! Buy a handmade bowl, join us for a shared meal, and learn more about how you can help alleviate hunger in your community!

All proceeds from the event will be split between the Ardmore Food Pantry at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and the Art Center’s scholarship program.

Little Luxuries aims to celebrate the intricacies and beauty found in the details of minute works of art. This exhibition features works by 16 invited artists and over 100 artists accepted by Juror Susan Gold. Featuring works in a variety of mediums, it will serve as an introduction to art buying for collects just beginning their journey and will give experienced collectors the opportunity to discover new and exciting artists. All works are sized 10"x 10" or smaller and priced under $350.

Invited Artists:

Erica Brown | Ellie Byrom-Haley | Adam Chau | Isabel Colon | Corinna Cowles | Darla Jackson | Rhoda Kahler | Peri Law | Caitlin McCormack | Laura Mecklenburger | Lisa Muller | Marria Nakhoda | Courtney O'Shea | Kate Schneider | Lynnette Shelley | Vidya Shyamsundar | Meg Wolensky

Join Moore College of Art & Design for a Portfolio Review Day at Main Line Art Center! Moore College of Art & Design is the premier independent college for art and design in Philadelphia, offering majors in Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation & Game Arts, Fine Arts, and more. Learn about Moore’s BFA and youth art programs during their presentation and hear more about their application process. Share your artwork with our admissions counselors in portfolio reviews, and receive guidance and advice on how to show your creativity when applying to college.

Main Line Art Center is proud to present The 21st Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, juried by Constance McBride. The exhibition will be on view from November 9 through December 21, 2024. Join us for an evening of artist talks, music, and refreshments on Saturday, November 9, 6-8 PM. Registration is required.

The Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art, presented by Main Line Art Center in conjunction with the Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, honors chosen artists with an exhibition in the Center’s gallery and an award of $1,000. This award and associated exhibition program is an effort to support talented contemporary artists, to honor deserving artists in the field, and to encourage excellence and experimentation in artistic practice, presentation, and community involvement.

Exhibiting Artists

Salvatore Annunziato

Salvatore Annunziato is a ceramic artist based in Central PA. His work in clay has been shown internationally, and his experience building and firing kilns has created unique opportunities to define his craft. As wood kiln director and teacher at the Lancaster Creative Factory, Annunziato invites conversation and creativity to arise through experimental approaches and a fundamental dedication. He holds a BFA in Ceramics from Marlboro College and over a decade of experience working with fire.

Korissa Frooman

Korissa Frooman is a Brooklyn based anti-disciplinary artist whose work oscillates between mediums. In 2022, Frooman graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Fashion Design. Throughout her time there, Frooman focused on conceptual collections merging the body into sculpture and the everyday. Her work today is heavily influenced by her background in fashion design, incorporating textiles and pattern making techniques. Curating objects as an extension of oneself, Frooman introduces the souls of lives adjacent through touch.

Barbara Straussberg

Barbara Straussberg is an abstract painter and paper artist working in Philadelphia. Her process is material based and explores the intersection of ancient paper art with contemporary abstract painting. Her studio practice encompasses painting, drawing, printmaking, paper sculpture and collage.

Join us for this free celebration of the Lunar New Year and usher in the year of the Snake! Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages and an outdoor performance of the iconic Lion Dance by the Philadelphia Suns.

Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers!

Join us on on Saturday, February 22nd for a 60’s themed soiree celebrating 60 years of accessible art at Main Line Art Center. This far out fête will support our Accessible Art program as well as need-based scholarships. Wear your favorite 60’s-inspired frock and join us for an evening of live music, dancing, and heavy appetizers, while celebrating our creative community.

We are thrilled to mark the 60^th anniversary of our Accessible Art program with this milestone exhibition, featuring the artwork of hundreds of participants from more than 15 partner sites. This artist reception is intended for the artists and their families to join us in commemorating the exhibition and their artistic achievements. Due to the sensory needs of many of our exhibiting artists and this event is not open to the public. We strive to create a low sensory environment that includes a quiet room available during the event, sensory stations in the exhibition, and lower volume attendance. Please register for the event only if you are an exhibiting artist or their family.

Check our website in mid-January for a social story to prepare for your visit. ASL sign language interpretation will be available during the event after checking in at the front desk.

Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers!

RSVP required

Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers!

RSVP required

Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers!

RSVP required

Join us in celebrating the opening of two of our annual exhibitions! The 1st Annual Judy Herman Members Exhibition and the 5th Annual Garden Sculpture Exhibition. The evening will include "Best in Show" awards, our fan-favorite Ceramics Second Sale, music, and light bites and beverages.

1st Annual Judy Herman Members Exhibition

This annual exhibition has been named in honor of the late Judy Herman, whose dedication and passion as Executive Director of the Art Center has made a lasting impact on our community. The exhibition exemplifies the talents of our members and teaching artists in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, jewelry, ceramics, mosaics, photography, mixed media, and more! This year’s prize juror is John Baker, Board President of Chester County Art Association and Professor Emeritus Art and Design at West Chester University.

Garden Sculpture Exhibition

We are thrilled to present our 5th Annual Outdoor Garden Sculpture Exhibition—this year, a bit earlier than usual! This captivating showcase will feature the work of talented local artists, with sculptures thoughtfully placed throughout our gardens. From hidden gems nestled in flower beds to stunning pieces adorning the walks and the garden's edges, there’s a delightful surprise waiting around every corner!

Non-Refundable Deposit: $150 at time of registration

Balance: $1,147 due 5/17/2024

Join Francine Shore at Spring Hills Farm in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania for an inspiring, creative, and productive painting retreat. The farm has over 400 acres and in June the bright light and long days provide intense color, high hills as far as the eye can see, and ponds surrounded by wildflowers. It’s the perfect inspiration for painters looking for an immersive experience.

Meals & Accommodations:

Spring Hills is a morning’s drive, 2.5 hours, on route 81 North from Philadelphia. A variety of accommodations are provided to guests during their stay as well as three organic, homemade meals each day. Please inform us of dietary restrictions in advance. Francine will provide transportation for a nominal fee if needed.

Studios:

The barns have been converted to studios which serve as a great space to work, with 24 hour access during the retreat. Painters, printmakers (monotype), photographers, and writers are welcome!