Double ArtWRKD Exhibition Opening At Newtown Gallery

NEWTOWN, PA — ArtWRKD Gallery in Newtown will open two compelling exhibits on Friday, Nov. 7 with an Art Noir evening featuring a vibrant evening of art, music, and community.

At 126 South State Street, the ArtWRKD Gallery will debut the Third Annual “Through the Artist Lens," a juried group exhibition featuring the work of 32 local artists.

The highly anticipated show celebrates the rich diversity of artistic vision, offering a window into the unique ways creators interpret the world around them. The exhibition welcomes works in a variety of media, exploring themes both literal and metaphorical — from the deeply personal to the universally human.

The featured artists are: Clair Belleveau, Stephanie Borkowski, Joseph Castronova, Devon Chebra, Jeanne Chesterton, Terri yaCovelli, Pia De Girolamo, Ivanna Demianiuk, Lisa Domenic, Tyree Dworak, Drained Eye, Tracy Fitzgerald, Diane Goldberg, Robert Hazzon, William Hogan, Susan Keown, Michael Leaver, and Susan MacQueen.

Also, Mona Madl, Carol Magnatta, Melissa Matarese, Andie Olson, Jo-ann Osnoe, Michael Palladino, Lauren E. Peters, Paul Plumadore, Leah Reitz Winter, Alexander Sarkissyan, Dominique Samarco, Janis Schimsky, John Slavin and Eleanor Voorhees.

"Undina" by Ivanna Demianiuk. "My work is an ode to a woman. My work emerges from a deep fascination with feminine beauty and strength. I create from a space of honesty and vulnerability, where imperfection and strangeness become a form of power and truth"

Simultaneously, at 128 South State Street, the ArtWRKD Exhibition Space will present a solo exhibition by artist Michael Palladino, titled “The Water and the Waves.”

Palladino is a mixed media artist from the East Village, New York City. A graduate of the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Palladino has extensively explored printmaking, painting, sculpture, and photography. His practice has evolved to focus on alternative photograph — often computer-enhanced and layered with encaustic wax — as well as carved wooden reliefs, which are frequently charred and filled with encaustic inlay. His works evoke both movement and reflection, capturing the interplay between natural forces and emotional depth.

Artist Michael Palladino with some of his works.

Adding to the ambiance, the Art Noir Evening will feature live music by guitarist Greg McGarvey, whose soulful performance will accompany this celebration of creativity and community.

In addition to the opening, Artist Dialogues will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m., offering visitors an opportunity to engage directly with the artists and gain insight into their creative processes.

Event Details

• ArtWRKD Galleries — 126 and 128 South State Street, Newtown
• Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 7
• 6 to 9 p.m.
• Live Music by Greg McGarvey

Artist Dialogues

• Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.

Both exhibits are on view from Nov. 7 to Dec. 29. For more information, visit www.artwrkd.com or follow @art.wrkd on social media.