 Photo courtesy of Mark Sfirri
|
Spring Exhibit:
1931 Fischer Corner Desk Not since its exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1976 has one of Esherick's most paramount works, and one of the most influencial studio furniture pieces of the 20th century, been seen by the public.
This spring, WEM is proud to display Esherick's groundbreaking work, the 1931 Fischer Corner Desk, in its Visitor's Center. This is a rare opportunity to see this desk in person, so don't miss this chance! Call to make a reservation.
Click for More Information |
March 1- June 3, 2012
Wharton Esherick Museum |
Paul Evans (left); Michael Brolly (right)
|
Intelligent Design
The James A. Michener Museum hosts Intelligent Design.
A new long-term instillation that looks at prominent Arts and Crafts artists from the Delaware Valley. Its repertoire includes works by Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima, Paul Evans, David Ellsworth, Mark Sfirri and more.
More on talks and activities associated with this exhibition to come.
Click for more information |
February 3, 2012 - TBA
Michener Museum |
The gardens at Easttown Library
|
Spotlight on Wharton Esherick
Join the Easttown Library, in Berwyn, PA, for a talk about the life and work of Wharton Esherick. Presented by a WEM staff member, the talk will delve into Esherick's work and his artistic evolution through time.
Click to view announcement
Registration is recommended. Sign up through www.easttownlibrary.org or contact Audrey Young at ayoung@ccls.org |
March 22, 2012
7-8pm
Easttown Library |
|
Printing Demonstration
During this open house, visitors have a unique opportunity to watch artists from the University of Pennsylvania's Common Press use Esherick's antique 1836 Washington Press to make woodblock prints.
The demonstration will print woodblocks made from the poplar tree that stood outside the studio's front door, and the prints will be exhibited at Poplar Culture in May and June.
Click for More information |
March 31, 2012
12-4pm
Wharton Esherick Museum |
|
Talk & Book Signing
Curator Emeritus and son-in-law of Wharton Esherick, Mansfield Bascom, and Curator, Paul Eisenhauer, will present a talk about Esherick's work at Penn State Great Valley's campus.
After the talk, Mr. Bascom will hold a book signing of his biography, Wharton Esherick: The Journey of a Creative Mind.
More information on location and time to come. |
April 19, 2012
Penn State Great Valley |
Print by Rebecca Gladstone
|
2012 Imprint: Annual High School Woodcut Competition
WEM presents our annual woodblock print competition for high school students. This competition displays the finalists of over 80 local schools, and continues to show the abundance of young creative talent in the area. Imprint is on display during the summer in the Visitor's Center.
High school teachers in Montgomery or Chester County, PA interested in more information, please click the link below.
Imprint Announcement & Entry Form |
June 30 -
September 3, 2012
Wharton Esherick Museum |
Wharton Esherick at work in his studio
|
2012 Annual Woodworker's Competition This year's Woodworker's Competition's theme is "jewelry", and WEM is now accepting submissions. The competition is open to artists of all levels, and all finalists' works will be exhibited in the Visitor's Center during the fall.
To participate in the show, click the link below for the rules and entry form.
2012 Competition Entry Form |
September 9 -
December 31, 2012
Wharton Esherick Museum
|
