Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites the public to a closing reception and artist panel discussion for the acclaimed exhibition “The ArtShow” from 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Nine of the 37 artists whose work is on display will take part in a panel discussion at 5 p.m.
Curated by artist and podcast host Craig Stover, “The ArtShow” brings together a dynamic collection of multimedia works by 37 Philadelphia area artists who have been featured on his podcast of the same name. Each piece of art in the exhibition includes a QR code that takes you to the podcast episode with that artist. Most of the artworks are for sale with a percentage of any sales going towards student scholarships.
Artist Craig Stover leads a tour of the Hicks Art Center where he has curated a collection of works by 37 artists who have appeared on his podcast Credit: Eric Parker, BCCC
“This culminating event offers art lovers a final opportunity to experience this diverse and compelling exhibition,” said Clifford Eberly, exhibitions associate at the public, two-year college. “What’s more, the special artist panel discussion gives attendees a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the creative processes and inspirations of the exhibiting artists.”
Kicking off the reception at 5 p.m., Eberly will moderate the panel discussion that includes Francis Beaty, Jill Bonovitz, Diane Burko, Jon Eckel, Rachel Romano, Stuart Rome, Rebecca Rutstein, Gerri Spilka, and Craig Stover.
The exhibition runs through Saturday, July 19, at the Newtown Campus located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940.
Click here for ‘The ArtShow’ podcast series.
Presented by the College’s School of Arts and Communication, “The ArtShow” highlights the vibrancy and innovation of Philadelphia’s contemporary art scene. Bucks offers eight associate degree majors and two certificate programs, and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the National Association of Schools of Music.
All events are free and open to the public. Free parking is available on campus. Click here for directions, a campus map, or to learn more about the exhibition or follow along on Instagram at @bcccartscomm.
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