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Calendar of Upcoming Shows

I will keep this site updated as new shows are scheduled.  I hope to see you at one of these shows, I enjoy meeting those who appreciate art.  I will be glad to personalize any of your purchases.

2012
February 24, 25 & 26 - WWRR Hockessin Art Show
This art show is a fundraiser for the Wilmington & Western Railroad and will be held at the Hockessin Memorial Hall at Rt. 41 and Yorklyn Roads, Hockessin, DE.  Hours are Friday evening 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. General admission is $3, children under 12 free.  You can also enjoy a train ride, the local train will be departing every hour on Sat. and Sun., tickets are $5. This show features 28 artists, each of whom will have a booth area.  I will be exhibiting both originals and prints.  For more info go to www.wwrr.com  
First Fridays Throughout the Year- Howard Pyle Studio Group Show
As a member of the Howard Pyle studio group, I will be exhibiting a few originals in their show at the historic studio located at 1305 North Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE 19806.  Opening night is during Wilmington's Art Loop night on the first Friday of the month, 5:30 to 8:00pm, refreshments are served.  Be sure to stop by to see the work by this talented group of women, all works exhibited are originals. Free Admission.
March 16, 17 & 18 - DFVA Spring Art Show at Goodstay Center
The Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts will hold an art show at the Goodstay Center at the University of Delaware's Wilmington Campus. The address is 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. (Route 52), Wilmington, DE 19806. Turn in at the traffic light just south of the Tower Hill School bridge walkway.  This show will feature over 70 of the Brandywine area's outstanding artists. Original artwork, prints, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry will be for sale.  Friday evening's opening night reception is 5:30pm to 8:30pm and will feature hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Admission is $5, with 18 and under free. I will have two display panels of framed originals and several matted originals and limited edition prints.  The show continues on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm.  Proceeds from sales benefit the DFVA's art education and scholarship programs.  The DFVA awards scholarships to Delaware students pursuing a career in the arts.  Also on display will be the winners of this year's "Excellence in Drawing" competition for DE high school students.  Come on out and support the arts in Delaware!
April 28 to May 13 - Yellow Springs Art Show
This is one of the longest running, and most prestigious shows in the area.  Since its inception in 1973, the art show has become Historic Yellow Spring's most important fund raising event.  I am proud to have my work juried into this show, as many were juried, for only a few available openings.  All works are originals, and are hung "salon style" with over 3000 paintings by 180 artists.  I will be allowed to bring 4 primary original pieces, up to 8 miniatures, and up to 20 limited edition prints.  The show is located at: Historic Yellow Springs, 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425.  Monday to Thursday 11am to 5pm, Friday 11am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. There is a special Preview Party on Friday, April 27th, for which tickets must be purchased. For more information go to YellowSprings.org   
June 8, 9 & 10 - Greenville Summer Art Show
The Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts will hold its annual Summer Art Show at the Greenville Crossing I Shopping Center on Rt. 52 (Kennett Pike), Greenville, DE.  Hours are Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Featuring over 40 outstanding Brandywine Valley artists exhibiting their original works of art.  Each artist displays their works on one 4 foot by 8 foot panel, which are set up outdoors under the canopy of the shopping center. There will also be bins of unframed original artwork. Free parking, free admission. Free Admission
September 1 - Woodside Farm Art & Craft Show

Come on out to the farm for a fun family outing on Saturday, September 1st (rain date the 2nd)!  Woodside Farm's Art & Craft Show will feature 25 local  fine artists and crafters set up on the farm by Woodside's creamery, from noon to 5:00.  Free samples of Woodside's pumpkin ice cream will be available.  Woodside's fudge, cheeses and mums will also be for sale. I'll have a booth where I'll be selling my paintings, prints and cards. FREE admission.....FREE parking. Each year the vendor's fees are donated to a local animal charity, this year our charity is "Faithful Friends"....learn about their mission and donations will be accepted.  Woodside is located on the corner of Little Baltimore and North Star Road in Hockessin, DE. Free Admission.

October 13 - Jenner's Pond Art & Craft Festival
The Jenner's Pond retirement community will hold its annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, October 13th at the Alison Building, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390.  The hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm.  Admission and parking are free.  I'll have a booth where I'll be exhibiting my paintings, prints and cards.  There will be activities for children, and refreshments available. Free Admission.
November 2nd to 30th - Small Works of Art Show
The Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts will once again hold its Small Works of Art Show at the Grace Church Gallery on 900 Washington Street in Wilmington, De.  Members of DFVA, who have achieved "exhibiting status" can submit up to 4 original small paintings.  The small size make these pieces perfect for gift giving, or for your own collection of original artwork.  The opening night will be held on Friday, Nov. 2nd from 5 to 8pm, music and refreshments will be served.          Free admission and parking.
December 7, 8, and 9 - Howard Pyle Studio Holiday Show
As a member of the Howard Pyle studio group, I will be exhibiting a few originals in their show at the historic studio located at 1305 North Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE 19806.  Opening night is during Wilmington's Art Loop night on the first Friday of the month, December 7nd from 5:30 to 8:00pm, refreshments are served. The holiday show will also have studio 2 open with sales of prints, cards and jewelry. Be sure to stop by to see the work by this talented group of women, all works exhibited are originals. Hours are: Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, December 9 from 1 to 3.
December 7th to December 30th - Hardcastle Gallery
Hardcastle Gallery in Centerville will be holding its holiday miniature show called: "Little Artworks - Little Prices" through January 6th.  The opening night reception is Friday, December 7th from 5:30 to 8:30pm with music and refreshments. I will have 5 small paintings in this show. The small size make these pieces perfect for gift giving, or for your own collection of original artwork. Located at 5714 Kennett Pike, Centreville, DE 19807, look for the "Frederick's Country Center" sign.
Anytime by Appointment!  My home gallery
I have my work on exhibit in the lower level of my home, I have framed originals and prints, as well as loose and matted prints.  Just give a call to set up a time to come by:  610-274-8390.

Gallery Information

My work is shown in several local galleries.  Originals and prints can bee seen at Hardcastle Gallery in Newark, DE, Longwood Art Gallery in Kennett Square, PA, You've Been Framed on Main St. in Newark, DE and The Big Picture, Hockessin, DE.  Prints of my work are also available at Fast Frames, and The Big Picture. I suggest you call the gallery first to see if they carry the piece you are looking for.  I keep an inventory of all prints at home, and you may stop by my home gallery...just call first.  The Landenberg Store carries my Landenberg scenes, and Woodside Farm will be carrying my prints of their farm.  If an original painting is at a gallery, it is noted next to the picture on this web site. Call gallery for more information.

Kathy Ruck · 113 Stoney Ridge Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 · 610-274-8390 ·

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