Barnstone Gallery Events

   December 2009

   Meet Glass Artist Josh Simpson

   First Friday Reception: December 4, 5-8pm

   Josh Simpson whose Aurora Borealis: Glass Art Show back in October

   has prompted  Barnstone to invite Josh for a meet and greet as well

   as book signing.  Come with questions for Josh about his one-of-a-kind

   work.  We will also be running DVD's where Josh demonstrates his talents.  

   November 2009

   That Was Then...This is Now: Side-by-Side Comparisons     

    Gustav Klimt                    Mary Lingen

    First Friday Reception: Friday, November 6, 5-8pm

    Side by side comparisons of selected artwork from current
    Barnstone artists with well-known masterworks.

    October 2009

    Aurora Borealis: Glass Art by Josh Simpson

    Portal by Josh Simpson

    First Friday Reception: Friday, October 2, 5-8pm

    "Seeing an aurora borealis, or watching a thunderstorm develop down the valley,

     or just looking up at the sky on a perfect summer night inspires me to translate

     some of the wonder of the universe into my glass. That wonder comes out in my

     work, not in any purposeful way but slowly." - Josh Simpson

    September 2009

    New Work: introducing J. Wayne Bystrom

    and new work from Barnstone Gallery artists:

    Siobhan Bedford,  Erica Brown, Barbara Grant, Judeth Pekala Hawkins, Nabila Hilmi,

    Mary Lingen, Aisha Mansouri, John Maurer, Don Shoffner, Mary Ann Weselyk,

    and William Michael Yenkevich

    Brandywine Bliss by J. Wayne Bystrom

    Artist Reception: Friday, September 4, 5-8pm

    June 2009

    Contemporary Life in America: A Jurried Photography Exhibition

    Balloon Blocking the Sun , by Peter Smyth

    Meet the Artists Reception: Friday, June 5, 6-9pm

    Featuring: Timothy Fitzgerald, Joe Gorman, Eileen Kennedy,

    Bruce Kravetz, Robert Mand, Cheryl Quick and Peter Smyth   

    These seven photographers were selected by juror Alida Fish to participate in

    this photography exhibition.  All works represent Contemporary Life in America,

    each uniquely defining this broad theme.

    May 2009

    Featured Artist: Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi

    1st Friday Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-9pm

    From her studio in Naperville, Illinois, Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi creates

    nostalgic beauty in works of clay. Her pallet is lush and vibrant with intricate

    detail and whimsy. By layering impressions of old buttons, shells, antique

    lace and vintage textiles, Laurie gives her pieces a non-manicured look,

    distinguished by a feminine, playful touch.

    April 2009

    Degree of Enclosure: Landscapes by Michael Bartmann

    Meet the Artist Reception: Friday, April 3, 6-9pm

    Philadelphia artist, Michael Bartmann’s unique landscapes utilize drafted lines

    juxtaposed with chaotic brush strokes of atmosphere.  His layering process

    goes back and forth from construction to deconstruction and is visible in each

    final piece, inviting the viewer to roam throughout each painting. 

    March 2009

    The Art of Wine

    First Friday March 6th, 6-9pm

    Tour Barnstone’s Design Showroom and browse our selection of Larson Juhl

    mouldings.  Featuring wine from Chadds Ford Winery.  We offer on site custom

    picture framing with innovative designs and concepts.

    February 2009

    Dennis Haggerty: Inspired by Taos

    Meet the Artist Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-9pm

    Dennis Haggerty continually studies the American Southwest and paints

    highly expressive renderings of the Western skies. His sunsets capture

    the spell bounding quality of light over mountain ranges. These semi

    abstract paintings of “skyscapes” often feature blazing dusk or dusk ruddy

    sky colors.