Featured Upcoming
Special Events
Exhibition Reception Oct 2
Duke Gallery: Philadelphia Pastel Society Lounge and Beadazzle Gallery Wall: photography by Stephen Smith Stairwell Gallery: Student work from members of Matiko Mammalze’s classes
Learn MoreIndigenous People’s Day Celebration
Presented by Native Nations Dance Theater, this FREE, family friendly event will feature:
– Native Dancers
– Music
– Speakers
– Drumming
– Native Food Tasting
– Interactive Community Participation
Coming Soon Events
CAC workshop: Raku & Naked Raku Firing with Laura Demme
For more information and to regisger <click here>
Exhibition Reception Oct 2
Duke Gallery: Philadelphia Pastel Society Lounge and Beadazzle Gallery Wall:...
Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
Presented by Native Nations Dance Theater, this FREE, family friendly event will feature: - Native Dancers - Music - Speakers - Drumming - Native Food Tasting - Interactive Community Participation
CAC workshop: Ecoprinting & Natural Dyeing on Fabic with Lisa Dawn White
For more information and to regisger <click here>
Friday Night Live: Plenty Pepper Steel Band
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Classes
Community Arts Center is open to all. Professional artists teach a full range of day, evening, and weekend courses and workshops in an array of fine arts and crafts media. We also offer advanced artist open studios. Programs for children include early childhood programs, afterschool and weekend classes, and summer camps (Summer Spree) for ages four through seventeen.
Featured Artist Exhibits
Currently in the Duke Gallery
In the Duke Gallery – PHILADELPHIA PASTEL SOCIETY 1ST NATIONAL OPEN JURIED EXHIBITION
9/12 to 10/14
Artists Reception: Sunday, October 2 2pm to 4pm Gallery Speaker and Awards Ceremony
The Philadelphia Pastel Society’s 1st National Open Juried Exhibition will be on display in the Duke Gallery from September 12th to October 14th, 2022. The show includes pastel works by 79 artists. Many are from the tri-state area, and some from as far as Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Florida and Maine. A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 2nd, from 2-4 pm. Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA-MP, IAPS/EP, was the distinguished juror of selection. Dawn Emerson, PSA, is judge of awards and will give a talk and demonstration on Monday, September 12th, from 4:00 – 7 pm in the Duke Gallery. There will be a meet and greet with Dawn prior to her presentation. This event is $25, and is open to all interested artists. Register at www.PhiladelphiaPastelSociety.org.
The Philadelphia Pastel Society was founded in 2019 by a group of local artists who had a passion for painting with soft pastels. They wanted to provide exhibition and educational opportunities for regional artists who work in the soft pastel medium. The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization has rapidly grown to over 100 members, and is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies
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Currently in Our Lounge Gallery
On the BeaDazzle Gallery Wall and Lounge Gallery September/October 2022
September 10 to October 15
Beadazzel Artist: Stephen Smith, photography
Artists Reception: October 2, 2pm to 4pm
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Currently in Our Stairwell Gallery
In the Stairwell Fall Semester 2022
September 12 to December 10
The student work of painting and drawing instructor Matiko Mamladze.
Artists Reception: October 2, 2pm to 4pm
Matiko teaches the following classes at the CAC:
Learn to Draw What You See and Conquer the Pallett Click on the class title to see more details and to register.
Learn More Currently in the BeaDazzle Gallery
On the BeaDazzle Gallery Wall and Lounge Gallery September/October 2022
September 10 to October 15
Beadazzel Artist: Stephen Smith, photography
Artists Reception: October 2, 2pm to 4pm
Learn More