Bucks County Gallery Of Fine Art Announces Sculpture Showcase 2010 Juried Exhibit

July 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Gallery owner, Howard Cooperman is looking forward to hosting the Bucks County Gallery's 2nd annual juried sculpture show on October 1, 2010. The showcase of work will include indoor and outdoor sculpture.

The opening reception and award ceremony (Noon), will be held on October 2nd, 2010 from 11 am - 4 pm. Show dates are Oct. 1st - 30th, 2010. More than 60 sculptures will be displayed in and outside of the seven room, two story gallery known for exhibiting more sculpture than any gallery in the tri state area. Also on display will be works by many award winning sculptors Barry Woods Johnston, William Dean Kilpartick, Robert Koch, Bill Marshall, George McMonigle, Dana Stewart, Richard Summons, Joel Tea, and John McDevitt, all represented by the gallery. Several of these artists have achieved international acclaim.

Three prizes will be awarded by Lisa Tremper Hanover from the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. They range from $100. - $500. for first, second, and third place.

Attendees coming to the show will also have the opportunity to see works by Jesse Harrington of Philadelphia who's work will be on exhibit and coincide with Sculpture Showcase 2010.

Bucks County Gallery is the largest fine art gallery in all of Bucks County PA. where the Pennsylvania Impressionists began painting. New Hope, home of the New Hope School painters, is a one square mile river town located on the Delaware, across from Lambertville, N.J.

There are many shopping villages and Historic towns with Historic Landmarks in Bucks County PA. Fairs and festivals are also abundant throughout the season. New Hope is a cool artsy little town located right on the Delaware River, and it is a great place to start if you have never been to Buck's County Pennsylvania.

New Hope is located just 1 hour from Philadelphia, 1 1/2 hours from New York, and 2 hours from Maryland. What a great place for a day trip! There’s no shortage of quaint bed and breakfasts in the area. Plan for a relaxing two day stay when you come out for the show. It’ll be just in time for the change of colors in the foliage, which is a beautiful event in itself!

Bucks County Gallery is located at 77 W. Bridge Street, (just above the train tracks),  in New Hope PA. Contact Howard Cooperman regarding questions about any of the 36 artists they represent. 215.862.5272. You can see many of the artworks we feature at: www.buckscountygalleryart.com

The attached image is titled “Opening” a steel sculpture by John McDevitt.
Sculptors interested in entering their work that live or work within a 150 mile radius of New Hope PA. can submit work at this link: http://doylestownalive.com/buckscountygallery/  Deadline to enter is September 10, 2010

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