Museum and gallery events

African American Museum

701 Arch St.; 215-574-0380.

» READ MORE: www.aampmuseum.org

. Afro-Latino Dance Day - Classes in rumba, Capoeira & African-influence Dominican Republic dances. 9/6 noon. $8; $6 children & seniors. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. noon-5 pm.

Barnes Foundation

300 North Latchs La., Merion; 610-667-0290.

» READ MORE: www.barnesfoundation.org

. Work by Matisse, Van Gogh, other impressionists & post-impressionists. Wed.-Sun. 9:30 am-5 pm.

Brandywine River Museum

Rte. 1 & Rte. 100, Chadds Ford; 610-388-2700.

» READ MORE: www.brandywinemuseum.org

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Kuerner Farm Tours - Historic farm. Reg. adm. plus $5. Thu.-Sun. Closes 11/23. $8; $5 seniors, students & children 6-12; free for children under 6. Daily 9:30 am-4:30 pm.

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Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington; 302-571-9590.

» READ MORE: www.delart.org

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Glory of Stories - Fri. 10:30 am. $3. Children's storytime & craft activity. Art All Along: Accepting Contemporary Craft into the Canon - Lecture on contemporary crafting & its relation to fine art. $15; $5 students. 9/5 6 pm. $10; $8 seniors; $5 students; $3 youths; free for children under 7 & for all on Sun. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. noon-4 pm.

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

200 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-656-6466.

» READ MORE: www.thedcca.org

. Tom Huang - In a Collective Spirit: Sculpture Works & Furniture - Pieces. Closes 9/7. $5; $3 students & seniors; free for children under 12. Tue., Thu.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Wed. & Sun. noon-5 pm.

*FREE*

Institute of Contemporary Art

118 S. 36th St.; 215-898-7108.

» READ MORE: www.icaphila.org

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Odili Donald Odita: Third Space - Site-specific temporary work for the ramp that links 1st & 2nd floor galleries. Closes 3/29. Wed.-Fri. noon-8 pm, Sat.-Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

1st Fri

James A. Michener Art Museum

138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.

» READ MORE: www.michenerartmuseum.org

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Artcycle - Bike ride through Bucks County. 20-68 mile courses available. $35. 9/7 7 am. Basketry: From Craft to Art - Slide lecture. $12. 9/9 1-2 pm. $6.50; $6 seniors; $4 students 6-18; free for children under 6, military & family. Tue.-Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm; Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. noon-5 pm.

James A. Michener Museum, New Hope Branch

Union Square, New Hope; 215-862-7633.

» READ MORE: www.michenermuseum.org

. New Hope: Art & the River. Closes 10/5. $5; $4 seniors 60 & over; $2 children 6-18; free for children under 6. Tue.-Fri. & Sun. 11 am-5 pm; Sat. 11 am-6 pm.

La Salle University Art Museum

1900 W. Olney Ave.; 215-951-1221.

» READ MORE: www.lasalle.edu/museum

. Works by European modernists and Philadelphia artists. La Salle Faculty Art Exhibition. Closes 9/7. Helen Siegl - New wood cuts. Closes 9/30. Donations accepted. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. 2-4 pm.

Noyes Museum of Art

733 Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville; 609-652-8848.

» READ MORE: www.noyesmuseum.org

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Signature Artists Exhibition - Showcases work being produced in this region by the Noyes Museum Signature Artists. Closes 10/5. $4; $3 seniors, students; free for children under 6. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun. noon-5 pm.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

118-128 N. Broad St.; 215-972-7600.

» READ MORE: www.pafa.org

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Over 1,800 paintings, featuring some of the most important & recognizable works in American art. Saturday Family Workshop - Sat. 11 am-12:30 pm. $6; $4 children. Admission: $10; $8 seniors & students; $6 youth 5-18; free for children under 5. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100.

» READ MORE: www.philamuseum.org

. Art After 5: Opera Night - Live opera music, optional guided tours. 9/5 5-8:45 pm. American Folk Painting From the Collection - Works created during the late 18th & 19th centuries. Closes 10/26. $14; $12 seniors; $10 students & youth 13-18; free for children 12 & under. Tue.-Thu., Sat.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Fri. 10 am-8:45 pm.

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Perelman Building

Fairmount Ave.; 215-763-8100.

» READ MORE: www.philamuseum.org

. Alexander Calder Jewelry. Closes 11/2. $7. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

*FREE*

Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art

615 N. Broad St.; 215-627-6747.

» READ MORE: www.rodephshalom.org

. Contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience. Works by William Anatasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn & others. Mon.-Thu. 10 am-4 pm; Fri. 10 am-2 pm; Sun. 10 am-noon.

Rodin Museum

Franklin Parkway at 22nd St.; 215-763-8100.

» READ MORE: www.rodinmuseum.org

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Public Tours - Tue., Thu. & Sun., 1st & 3rd Sat. 1 pm. Donation suggested: $3. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

2008-2010 Delancey Pl.; 215-732-1600.

» READ MORE: www.rosenbach.org

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There's a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak. Closes 4/30. $10; $8 seniors; $5 students & youth; free for children under 5. Tue., Thu.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm; Wed. 10 am-8 pm.

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion

319 East State St., Trenton; 609-989-3632.

» READ MORE: www.ellarslie.org

. Pottery, ceramics & other objects. Suggested donation: $5; $3 seniors & students. Tue.-Sat. 11 am-3 pm; Sun. 1-4 pm.

*FREE*

Woodmere Art Museum

9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476.

» READ MORE: www.woodmereartmuseum.org

. Paintings, sculpture, prints & drawings, with a focus on works by artists from the Philadelphia area. Tue.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 1-5 pm.

1st Fri

3rd Street Gallery

58 N. 2nd St.; 215-625-0993.

» READ MORE: www.3rdstreetgallery.com

. Carol Wisker: New Paintings - Abstract paintings. Closes 9/30. John James Pron: PHILApocalypse - Collages & prismacolor renderings by architect John James Pron. Closes 9/30.

Art In City Hall

Broad & Market Sts.; 215-683-2078.

» READ MORE: www.artincityhall.org

. William Guth: Photographs. Closes 9/29.

1st Fri

Artists' House Gallery

57 N. 2nd St.; 215-923-8440.

» READ MORE: www.artistshouse.com

. Following all have a First Friday reception 9/5 & Close 9/28: Arcenio Martin Campos - Oil paintings of the female form; The Art of the Portrait - Portraits in various media.

Asian Arts Initiative

1219-1223 Vine St.; 215-557-0455.

» READ MORE: www.asianartsinitiative.org

. Ongoing exhibits: Alumni Show.

AxD Gallery

265 S. 10th St.; 215-627-6250.

» READ MORE: www.a-x-d.com

. A Cabinet of Photographic Curiosities - Interactive photography exhibition. Closes 9/14.

Bambi Gallery

1817 Frankford Ave.; 215-423-2668.

» READ MORE: www.bambiproject.com

. Mambo Showcase - Paintings, installations, sculptures, drawings & more. Closes 9/20.

1st Fri

Bridgette Mayer Gallery

709 Walnut St.; 215-413-8893.

» READ MORE: www.bridgettemayergallery.com

. Alexis Serio: Stillness - Watercolors of open valleys/ranges. First Friday reception 9/5. Closes 9/27.

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists

237 S. 18th St., Ste. 3A; 215-546-7775.

» READ MORE: www.cfeva.org

. Julia Stratton: Scriabin Music Boxes. Opening reception 9/10. Closes 9/25. Donations accepted.

Chestnut Hill Gallery

8117 Germantown Ave.; 215-248-2549.

» READ MORE: www.chestnuthillgallery.com

. Michele Haines & Katrina Mojzesz. Reception 9/12. Closes 9/13.

1st Fri

The Clay Studio

139 N. 2nd St.; 215-925-3453.

» READ MORE: www.theclaystudio.org

. Colleen Toledano - Unusual porcelain/leather/glass/foam sculptures. Closes 9/21. Tue.-Sat. 11 am-7 pm; Sun. noon-6 pm.

Da Vinci Art Alliance

704 Catharine St.; 215-829-0466.

» READ MORE: www.davinciartalliance.org

. Nikolay Milushev & Plamen Veltchev: New Works. Opening reception 9/6. Closes 9/28.

Dupree Studios

703 S. 6th St.; 215-413-3884.

» READ MORE: www.dupreestudiosinc.com

. Student Exhibition. Opening reception 9/5. Closes 9/28.

1st Fri

Edge Gallery

72 N. 2nd St.; 215-413-7072. Four Painters: Four Perspectives - abstract paintings. Opening reception 9/5. Closes 9/28.

1st Fri

F.A.N. Gallery

221 Arch St.; 215-922-5155.

» READ MORE: www.fanartgallery.com

. Marc Rubin: On a Shelf - Detailed oils of still-life scenes. Opening reception 9/5. Closes 9/27.

Fleisher Art Memorial

719 Catherine St.; 215-922-3456.

» READ MORE: www.fleisher.org

. Fleisher Faculty Exhibition - Work in a variety of media. Closes 9/26.

Gross McCleaf Gallery

127 S. 16th St.; 215-665-8138.

» READ MORE: www.grossmccleaf.com

. Thomas Paquette - Landscape scenes from around the world. Opening reception 9/12. Closes 9/27.

High Point Cafe

602 W. Carpenter Lane; 215-849-5153. Lynnette Shelley - Approx. 12 illustrations of varying sizes & prices for sale. Closes 9/30.

International House of Philadelphia

3701 Chestnut St.; 215-387-5125.

» READ MORE: www.ihousephilly.org

. MamaCita - Featuring work by members of Mothers' Cooperative in the Arts. Opening reception 9/17. Closes 10/31.

Leonard Pearlstein Gallery

33rd St.; 215-895-2548.

» READ MORE: www.drexel.edu/westphal/gallery

. Far Away From the Beginning: A Departure From Childhood Idealism. Closes 9/5.

Locks Gallery

600 S. Washington Sq.; 215-629-1000.

» READ MORE: www.locksgallery.com

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Molly Apfelbaum: Monochromes 2003-07 - Exhibit features works done in synthetic fabric & dye; Warren Rohrer: The Expanding Square - Oil on linen. Both exhibits close 9/30.

Marple Public Library

2599 Sproul Rd.; 610-356-1510. Kelly Arnold - Marple-Newtown Sr. High student's works of comic book art in various mediums. Closes 9/8.

1st Fri Muse Gallery

52 N. 2nd St.; 215-627-5310.

» READ MORE: www.musegalleryphiladelphia.com

. Rochelle Dinkin & Rachel Isaac: Grimm Sisters - The concept of "collective unconcious" as expressed through fairy tale imagery. First Friday reception 9/5. Closes 9/28.

Old City Jewish Art Center

119 N. 3rd St.; 215-923-1222.

» READ MORE: www.firstfridayshabbos.com

. Right Foot: Shoe Portraits, Mixed Media Workshop - Linda Dubin Garfield's mixed media installation/public participatory project. Share your "shoe stories," make a shoe portrait & more. 9/7 3-6 pm. 9/10 3-6 pm.

1st Fri Painted Bride Art Center

230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

» READ MORE: www.paintedbride.org

. Lisa Rastl: Feet - Photography exhibit focusing on the feet of top choreographers. Receptions 9/5 & 10/3. Closes 10/18. Stephen Scott Smith: Project ME9 - Receptions 9/5 & 10/3. Closes 10/18.

1st Fri Pentimenti Gallery

133 N. 2nd St.; 215-625-9990.

» READ MORE: www.pentimenti.com

. J Jacob Lunderby: The Smooth & the Striated - Paintings explore color, line, shapes & patterns. Opening reception 9/5. Closes 10/18. Tim Tate: Video Reliquaries - Sculptures & video works. Opening reception 9/5. Closes 10/18.

Philadelphia Art Alliance

251 S. 18th St.; 215-545-4302.

» READ MORE: www.philartalliance.org

. Lisa Murch: Bioforms - Sculptures/installations using craft-based processes with materials such as paper, wire, thread, yarn & found objects. Reception 9/10. Closes 10/19. Robert Glenn Ketchum: Southwest Alaska - Experience the unique beauty of the region through photographs. Reception 9/10. Closes 10/19.

Philadelphia Art Alliance Satellite Gallery

210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., 3rd Fl.; 215-545-4302.

» READ MORE: www.philartalliance.org

. John Clark: Perspectives in Buoyancy - Large-scale multi-panel abstract paintings. Closes 10/19.

Philadelphia Folklore Project

735 S. 50th St.; 215-726-1106.

» READ MORE: www.folkloreproject.org

. If These Walls Could Talk... Posters, handbills, pictures & other social change-themed memorabilia. Ongoing.

Philadelphia Sketch Club

235 S. Camac St.; 215-545-9298.

» READ MORE: www.sketchclub.org

. Cultural Collision: Latino Artists in Philadelphia. Closes 9/24. Stephen M. Kane: BARE Natural Light Nudes - Photography. Closes 9/24.

1st Fri

PII

242 Race St.; 215-592-1022.

» READ MORE: www.piigallery.com

. Asya Livshits: Making Faces - Recent work. Opening reception 9/5. Closes 9/30.

The Print Center

1614 Latimer St.; 215-735-6090.

» READ MORE: www.printcenter.org

. Group Photography Exhibition: Foreclosed - Alejandra Laviada, Gillian Pears, Hirsch Perlman, Tommy Reynolds, Melanie Schiff & Ryan Widger. Closes 11/26.

1st Fri Projects Gallery

629 N. 2nd St.; 267-303-9652.

» READ MORE: www.projectsgallery.com

. Fresh! 2008 - Works from emerging artists. Reception 9/5. Closes 9/27.

Rodger LaPelle Galleries

122 N. 3rd St.; 215-592-0232.

» READ MORE: www.rodgerlapellegalleries.com

. James Feehan: Rivers & Ravishment. Closes 9/28.

1st Fri

Sande Webster Gallery

2006 Walnut St.; 215-636-9003.

» READ MORE: www.sandewebstergallery.com

. Sica: Around the World in 30 Works - Paintings, collages, metal sculptures & prints. Closes 9/30.

1st Fri Schmidt/Dean Gallery

1710 Sansom St., 2nd Fl.; 215-569-9433.

» READ MORE: www.schmidtdean.com

. L.A. Law - Curated by Scott Marvel Cassidy. Closes 10/11.

1st Fri Space 1026

1026 Arch St., 2nd Fl.; 215-574-7630.

» READ MORE: www.space1026.com

. Ebonza Sungondora Unillumina Faunandflora: Sacred Asymmetry - Reference to a total solar eclipse eve party of a similar name. Closes 9/30.

Temple Gallery

259 N. Third St.; 215-925-7379.

» READ MORE: www.temple.edu

. Volume Attempts: The Space of Books - Focuses on relationship of books to contemporary visual arts. Closes 10/25.

UPenn - Burrison Gallery

3611 Walnut St.; 215-898-4618.

» READ MORE: www.business-services.upenn.edu/universityclub/burrison.shtml

. Susan Schary: Coast to Coast - Paintings. Closes 9/26.

University of the Arts - Gallery 1401

211 S. Broad St., 14th Fl.; 215-717-6300.

» READ MORE: www.uarts.edu

. Aline Smithson: Shadows & Stains - Embraces imperfection by printing from multiple negatives, adding text & textures, & painting prints with washes of oil paint. Closes 9/19.

University of the Arts - Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery

333 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6480.

» READ MORE: www.uarts.edu/events/rwg/index.cfm

. Ernestine Ruben: A Photographic Retrospective - Works by this artist are included in many major museums & private collections. Closes 10/5.

University of the Arts - Sol Mednick Gallery

211 S. Broad St., 15th Fl.; 215-717-6300.

» READ MORE: www.uarts.edu

. Justin Kimball: Where We Find Ourselves - Features enigmatic portraits of people in public spaces. Closes 9/19.

1st Fri Vox Populi

319 A N. 11th St., 3rd Fl.; 215-238-1236.

» READ MORE: www.voxpopuligallery.org

. First Friday Reception: Vox Populi's 21 Anniversary Season - Refreshments, raffle, music & more. 9/5 6-11 pm.

White Stone Gallery

4219 Main St.; 215-482-7700.

» READ MORE: www.whitestonegallery.com

. Cornelis Monsma: Beatitudes . Closes 9/28.

Abington Art Center

515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown; 215-887-4882.

» READ MORE: www.abingtonartcenter.org

. Hovering Above - Exhibit takes the sculptures off the ground. Closes 11/30.

The Art Trust

16 W. Market St., West Chester; 484-467-1664.

» READ MORE: www.thearttrust.com

. Three Square Women & a Monochromatic Man. Closes 9/29.

Brush & Palette

123 E. State St., Kennett Square; 610-444-4565.

» READ MORE: www.brushandpalette.net

. David Miller: Eye on the Natural World. Art Stroll reception 9/5. Closes 9/20.

Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau

3207 Street Rd., Bensalem; 215-639-0300.

» READ MORE: www.buckscountycvb.org

. Ivyland Art Group. Closes 9/29.

1st Fri Downtown Hatboro

York Rd., Hatboro; 215-956-9540.

» READ MORE: www.hatboro-pa.com

. First Friday Hatboro - Enjoy shops along York Rd., from south of Horsham Rd. to just above Summit Ave. 9/5 6-9 pm.

The Gallery at Cedar Hollow

2447 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern; 610-640-2787. Handcrafted Bridal Display. Closes 12/31.

Image Makers Art Inc. Gallery

12 W. Mechanic St., New Hope; 215-862-4858.

» READ MORE: www.imagemakersart.com

. Jerry Garcia: A Visual Journey - Touring exhibition offers the opportunity for collectors & fans alike to acquire pieces of Garcia's work. Ongoing.

1st Fri Lancaster Avenue

Lancaster Ave., Ardmore; 610-642-4040.

» READ MORE: www.firstfridaymainline.com

. First Friday Main Line events held at locations throughout Bryn Mawr, Haverford & Ardmore. 9/5 6:30-10 pm.

1st Fri Main Line Unitarian Church

816 S. Valley Forge Rd., Devon; 484-341-8014.

» READ MORE: www.mluc.org

. Naomi Bossom: Woodblock Prints. Closes 9/29. First Friday Reception - Artist on hand to discuss works on display. 9/5 6 pm.

Noel Schmidt Furniture

32 East Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne; 610-623-0105. Abdul A. Ahmad. Closes 10/4.

Peddler's Village

Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000.

» READ MORE: www.peddlersvillage.com

. Peddler's Village Scarecrow Competition & Display. Over $4,900 in cash prizes. Closes 10/26.

Pennswood Village Art Gallery

1382 Newtown-Langhorne Rd., Newtown; 215-968-9110. Paul King: Explorations. Closes 10/26.

St. Peters Art & Framing

3421 St. Peters Rd., St. Peters Village; 610-469-2299.

» READ MORE: www.stpetersart.com

. Karen Lesniak: Mixed Media & Stained Glass Pieces. Closes 9/20.

Stover Mill Gallery

852 River Road, Rte. 32, Erwinna; 610-294-9420. Jane Smudin & Joan Reinhart: Side by Side - Oils & pastels. Closes 9/28.

1st Fri 13 North Art Gallery

13 North Centre St., Merchantville; 856-330-4760. 13northgallery.com. The Other First Friday features emerging artists exhibits. 9/5 6-10 pm.

Camden Center for the Arts

311 N. Fifth St., Camden; 856-225-2700. rcca.camden.rutgers.edu. Site Specific - Exhibit focusing on Camden's public art. Closes 10/18.

Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey

123 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton; 856-985-1009.

» READ MORE: www.cfasnj.com

. Annual Open Juried Exhibition. Opening reception 9/11. Closes 9/22.

Great Bay Gallery

829 Bay Ave., Somers Point; 609-653-4991.

» READ MORE: www.artistsofgreatbaygallery.org

. Bridges, Boats & Things That Float. Closes 9/6.

Hammonton Arts Center

107 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton; 609-567-5306.

» READ MORE: www.hammontonartscenter.org

. Works on Paper Juried Exhibition. Closes 9/27.

Jim's of Lambertville

6 Bridge St., Lambertville; 609-397-7700.

» READ MORE: www.artnet.com/jimsoflambertville.html

. Anthony Michael Autorino: Paintings. Closes 9/30.

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences

120 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven; 609-494-1241.

» READ MORE: www.lbifoundation.org

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Neoteric Matter: New Studio Jewelry. Closes 9/15.

Palmyra Cove Nature Park

1300 Rt-73, Palmyra; 856-829-1900.

» READ MORE: www.palmyracove.org

. Dressler Smith - Pastels. Closes 9/30.

Peter McPhee Fine Arts

9416 2nd Ave., Stone Harbor; 609-368-8288.

» READ MORE: www.petermcpheefinearts.com

. Fall Group Exhibition. Closes 10/6.

Delaware Visitor Center & Galleries

406 Federal St., Dover; 302-739-4266. Women in Leadership - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - Historical exhibit on women. Closes 12/31.

Gallery 919 Market

919 Market St., Wilmington; 302-229-3266. The Midtown Brandywine Ten. Opening reception 9/5. Closes 9/26.

1st Fri

Hardcastle Gallery

5714 Kennett Pike, Centreville; 302-655-5230.

» READ MORE: www.hardcastlegallery.com

. Brandywine Plein Air. Closes 9/27. First Friday Reception. 9/5 5:30-8:30 pm.