Hardcastle Gallery Exhibitions

2009 - 2010 Exhibition Season

September - Pamela Patrick White & Bryant White - The Battle of Brandywine
A new collection of historic paintings depicting the events of September 11,1777

Opening reception Friday September 4, 5:30 - 8:30
Historic talk with the artists Saturday September 5 - 11:00

Online show

Early on the morning of September 11,1777, two armies prepared to engage in what would become the largest area land battle during the Revolutionary War. Covering 12 square miles of Chester and Delaware Counties, Washington faced General Howe's army beginning at the Brandywine River to defend Philadelphia from British army.

Artists Pamela Patrick White and Bryant White have teamed up to unveil their new collection of paintings depicting the tumultuous events of that day. Join both artists for the opening at Hardcastle Gallery on Friday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 and on Saturday at 11am to hear them talk about the battle in relationship to their paintings.

Eighteenth Century American History is the focus for both artists, the French and Indian War, Colonial America and the Revolutionary War are just a few of the areas depicted by these dedicated artists. The local contexts of these paintings are well researched and will appeal to history buffs and art collectors alike.

The Brandywine Battlefield State Park currently finds itself in a skirmish with the State of Pennsylvania for funding to keep the park open. "We hope that the exhibition of these paintings will help people become aware of the importance of this battle, which took place in so many locals back yards. Art is one way to preserve our American heritage and the Battle of Brandywine needs to be remembered."

Hardcastle Gallery will be open for Art on the Town on September 11th from 5:30-8:30pm.

Hardcastle Gallery is pleased to host the Absalom Jones Ceramic Group for an exhibition of New Works. Eleven artists affiliated with The Art Studio will be showcased throughout the month of November, just in time for Holiday gift ideas. Susan Amadio, Paula S. Bell, Sheryl Dahl, Jennifer Davies-Reazor, Frank Downer, Eileen Gorman, Trudy Holden, Brenda Kingham, Ray Lewis, Mitch Lyons, Fran Miller, and Ann Rennie are some of the best ceramic artists from the region who are scheduled to participate. Most of the artists will be available at the opening reception on November 6th.

THE ART STUDIO OF ABSALOM JONES

The Art Studio began in the 1980’s under the direction of Jodi Hoffman. After she resigned in 1996 to begin a teaching position at Archmere Academy, the helm was turned over to Brenda Kingham and Ray Lewis as co-directors. The Art Studio a fine art education facility of New Castle County Department of Community Services that offers classes, workshops, visiting artists and resident artists. To learn more about the Studio visit www.nccc.de.org/artstudio.

12 participants, representing The Art Studio in this exhibition, have worked together for a number of years in the AB Jones studio, exhibited together and collectively sharing ideas and energy.

Image: Raku vessel by Fran Miller

December 4-31 - Simboli ~ A Family Tradition in Art

Opening Reception : Friday, Dec. 4^th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Tim Simboli, pastel

The Simboli tradition in art began in 1904 when Pietro Simboli came to Pennsylvania from Rome. Now in the fourth generation of artists, Hardcastle Gallery is pleased to present Joe and Gerry Simboli and three of their children, Tim, Sara and Andrew, in an exciting exhibition of new work. The show will open in conjunction with our Holiday ART of Gift-Giving show on December 4^th, from 5:30-8:30 pm as the final Art on the Town of the year. Join us for a festive opening and month of good cheer for your holiday art needs!!

Tim Simboli, already a favorite of Hardcastle followers, is a successful pastel painter in the Philadelphia region. The winner of numerous awards, his work is shown in the US and abroad, and is held in private and corporate collections.

Sara Simboli studied for many years with renowned painter, Frank Mason, at the Art Student’s League in NYC. Her love of 17^th Dutch painting began then. Sara’s creative quest is to show how form is revealed out of darkness into light and how light is a penetrating force in daily life.

Andrew Simboli has been influenced by early exposure to art which gives life to and fuels his photography. A quote from his favorite adventure photographer, Galen Rowell: “Humanity is all better for it when creative individuals succeed in communicating their life’s most important visions into the minds of others”.

Joe & Gerry Simboli are graduates of the University of the Arts and have had a long and varied art career. Poster art has been a part of their work; recently a zodiac poster they designed from 1969 reappeared as a basis for a clothing line. In addition to their graphic work, Joe and Gerry have combined talents to create fine art wood sculptures.

January 1- 31 - Gallery Group ... at Rest

February 5 - 27 - Jim Graham - Island, an exploration of Nantucket & Iceland

Opening Reception : Friday, Feb 5th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Pulitzer prize nominated photographer Jim Graham has outdone himself with this new exhibition of fine art photography. Exploring the islands of Nantucket and Iceland, Jim’s passion for life and his environment meld in perfect harmony and transport the viewer from the rough landscape to surreal coastlines to simple still-lifes of everyday. A master behind the lens, collectors will want to be here early to meet with Jim and “snap” up their favorite piece.

** Show extended until March 6th.

March 5 - 27- Gallery Group... Annual Framing Sale - 20% off custom framing

April 2 - 30 Thinking Spring - gallery group show

Roadside Compliments, oil on canvas by Elizabeth Mowry

Opening Reception : Friday, April 9th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Join us for an April Art on the Town reception celebrating things bright beautiful and blooming!! We will be featuring new artists into the gallery as well as fresh art from our gallery favorites. Plan to stop by to see what is new on the walls!

Framing alert - spring special is continuing!! 20% off custom framing.

May 7- 31 - Jean Diver - Poetry in Motion

Opening Reception : Thursday, May 13th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

If you have a need for the excitement sports, you might be interested in checking out the newest show of Jean Diver at Hardcastle Gallery this May 7th - May 29th, 2010. An Opening Reception with the artist and the athletes will be held on Thursday, May 13^th from 6-8 pm.

Poetry in Motion, her new sporting art exhibit at Hardcastle Gallery in Centerville, DE, consists of paintings, as well as, small editions of digital imagery. An exciting mixture of mylar, metals, and mirrored surfaces are painted and digitized with archival ink. The body of work is displayed in various ways from plexiglass, lightboxes, to hard metal and mirror mounted on wood surfaces. The digital editions are sleekly displayed for the buyer to chose size options and are in limited editions and various prices.

Poetry in Motion, is what Diver would describe as what sport “is.” This new exhibit is not only inspired by sport but also by “broadsides” which are literature and illustration combined. Diver’s new work is a combination of graphics, painting, poetry and computer technology.

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June 4-26 - Delaware Historical Society

July 1 - August 31 - Gallery Group...Relax...it's summer

Fall Exhibits to be posted soon

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