Come and enjoy an informal discussion, maybe have some wine and otherwise get to know your fellow artists and members.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Art and Identity – Finding Your Visual Voice

Why and how we make art reflect our personal and cultural narratives. We use art to make sense of who we are, where we come from, tell stories, and express authenticity. In this Art Chat we will unpack Voice as a part of an artist’s development. Do we have a unique style or do we develop one?  Do you imitate art you like? Or incorporate what you learn to develop an individual approach? All of the above? Join us in conversation with accomplished artist Leigh Ferello to get to the bottom of this universal question.

 

Friday, January 8, 2027

True Confessions of Portrait Painters, Plus, Tips for Painting Your Self-Portrait

Portrait artists are challenged to capture a person’s likeness, but also their inner truth – social status, virtues, personality, and inner world. Changes in color, lighting, environment, and props can totally shift the psychological reading of the subject. Join portrait artists John Ennis and Alexander Shanksto hear their stories and methods in preparing for and rendering portraits of CEOs, children, and everyone in between. We’ll also gain practical advice for trying our own hand at portraiture, and why you should add this genre to your artistic development.

 

Friday, February 5, 2027

Featured Artist, A Chat with Susan Hogan

Artist Susan Hogan has made ceramic sculpture and mixed media wall reliefs in her Morrisville studio for over 25 years. Her artworks exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show, Morris Arboretum, Mainline Art Center, New Hope Arts Center, and many venues. A former art teacher in public schools and universities in New Jersey, her jobs included costuming in opera and film. Hogan also has created dresses and skirts of clay for sculptures of imaginary beings. Join us as we learn about Hogan’s art journey, and gain practical tips for engaging with the business side of art.

We were delighted to have Lucine join us for the Art Chat on February 27th offering an intimate look at the evolution of her career and creative practice. Kaplan shared insight into how her materials, process, and concepts have evolved alongside the personal experiences that shaped them. 

Lucine is the originator of her signature 2D fiber drawing medium - pantyhose. Collected from Dancers across the United States, upcycled, torn, and adhered to her handmade hook canvas.