Categories for Community Culture
Community Culture, Interior Design
The Craft of Art
This years American Craft Council Show in Baltimore was a gathering of more than 650 of the country’s most talented contemporary furniture, home décor, jewelry, and clothing artists. It was a pleasure to meet many artists and hear about the vision for their work, from jewelry to salad bowls, and to see the creative and unexpected application of home décor...
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America’s Oldest Inland City
Much of the east coast was ravaged by a blizzard this weekend. By luck, the storm was north, and it turned out to be a brisk but sunny weekend to venture into downtown Lancaster city for the Home Show. First stop however, was Central Market, for a sensory feast of flowers, food, and spices. Central Market is a magnificent building,...
Read MoreJungle Gym
“Jungle Gym” by A.J. Obara Obara’s “Jungle Gym“ was created to enrich the lives of terminally ill children at Neverland Valley Ranch in California. The project’s patron was superstar, Michael Jackson. A unique opportunity to acquire sculpture by an acclaimed artist, and to own a part of American and Pop history. (click on photo to enlarge)
Read MoreBrandywine Christmas, In Miniature
The first week in December, The Chadds Ford Gallery began it’s 31st Christmas in Miniature exhibit. It is an exhibit of original art by 82 artists, and an excellent opportunity to begin an art collection at an affordable price, or to give the gift of art that will not break your budget. It is a way to learn about artists...
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