March 2021
Betsy Meyer Memorial Virtual Exhibition, Reception, and Artist Talk
Above: Love is Blue by Toni Kersey 17th Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Virtual Exhibition in Collaboration With the Colored Girls Museum: Reception & Artist Talk Join Zoom Meeting - Thursday, March 11 - 7:00 PM In memory of teaching artist Betsy Meyer and in celebration of Black History Month and…
Find out more »April 2023
Main Line Art Center Members Exhibition Closing Reception & Ceramics Seconds Sale
$10 Suggested Donation In celebration of the creativity and talents of our members and teaching artists, Main Line Art Center is proud to present the 2023 Members & Teaching Artists Exhibition The exhibition is on view in our galleries through April 21st and features a range of works including mosaics,…
Find out more »Lecture: Goya and the Gross Clinic
In this lecture, painter and art instructor Henry Martin shares his original painting series: “Goya and the Gross Clinic.” This series foments a new and provocative understanding of Eakin’s masterpiece as it refers to Goya and the “The Black Paintings” through the use of the double image. Specific depictions of…
Find out more »May 2023
Cocktails & Couture Spring Fundraiser
In celebration of the exhibition Materiality: Art Fashion Craft, Main Line Art Center and Curator Roberta H. Gruber, invite you to an evening of Cocktails & Couture. A fundraiser benefitting the Art Center’s accessible art and outreach programs, need-based scholarships, tuition free classes and exhibitions. Join us under the tent…
Find out more »World Collage Day
World Collage Day is an annual, international celebration of collage on the Second Saturday of May. Created by Kolaj Magazine in 2018, artists and art venues are invited to hold events on that day to celebrate collage. Join us to celebrate World Collage Day with activities for all ages throughout…
Find out more »September 2023
The Gathering
Join Main Line Art Center to celebrate the art and artists of A Gathering, an exhibition of functional ceramics, and the Autumnal Equinox! The evening will include special guest Gina Tomaine, author of the Philly Tarot Deck Guidebook, who will be giving Tarot readings $10, registration required - learn more…
Find out more »Balance in Bloom: Outdoor Garden Sculpture Exhibition
Exhibit Open April 24 through October 13, 2023 Main Line Art Center is proud to present our 3rd annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, Balance in Bloom, from April 24th through October 13th. 15 local artists have installed their work throughout our gardens creating a whimsical exhibition sure to delight viewers of…
Find out more »October 2023
Empty Bowls Family Festival & Fundraiser
Main Line Art Center is excited to host our first Empty Bowls Fundraiser, an international grassroots effort among ceramic artists and art organizations to fight hunger in our communities! Buy a handmade bowl, join us for a shared meal, and learn more about how you can help alleviate hunger in…
Find out more »November 2023
Writing Open Mic Night
Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers! Please RSVP by emailing Katie at kbennett@mainlineart.org. More information
Find out more »Writing Open Mic Night
Main Line Art Center presents a Writing Open Mic Night Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers! Please RSVP by emailing Katie at kbennett@mainlineart.org
Find out more »Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition 20th Anniversary Retrospective Opening Reception
The Main Line Art Center is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition in honor of beloved teaching artist and student, Betsy Meyer. All past Meyer Family Award winning artists will be invited to participate in the group exhibition for a contemporary art show like…
Find out more »Artisan Holiday Market
Join Main Line Art Center in the studios to shop over 30 vendors selling hand-made, one-of-a-kind finds perfect for holiday gift giving! Skip the mall and support local artists this holiday season. Free parking and shopping. Free Admission Learn more at mainlineart.org
Find out more »December 2023
Paint Your Own Ornament
5 years & up + adults Join Main Line Art Center for holiday fun for the whole family. Each parent and child pair will use clay glazes to decorate one of our handmade bisque ornaments. Ornaments will then be fired after the workshop and will be ready for pick-up in…
Find out more »January 2024
January Writing Open Mic Night
Join Main Line Art Center for the January Writing Open Mic Night! Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers! Admission free; suggested donation $10 More Information and Registration
Find out more »February 2024
Lunar New Year Celebration
Join Main Line Art Center for this free celebration of the Lunar New Year and usher in the year of the Dragon! Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages and an outdoor performance of the iconic Lion Dance by the Philadelphia Suns. Free with a $10 suggested donation, registration required…
Find out more »Creatively Cupid: Couples Valentine Workshops
Celebrate love or friendship with one-of-a-kind creative couples experience. Choose one workshop in either throwing on the potter’s wheel, handbuilding with clay, or writing a love poem. A memorable and unique gift for the special someone in your life. Each person will leave with a memento they can be proud…
Find out more »From Shelves to Studios: Meet the Illustrators Day with Children’s Book World
Join Main Line Art Center and Children’s Book World of Haverford for a day with your favorite children’s book illustrators and comic artists! The studios will be filled with illustrator demos, hands-on art activities, stories and more! See their art and talk with them to learn their techniques and their…
Find out more »February Writing Open Mic Night
Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers! Registration required. More Information and Registration
Find out more »March 2024
March Writing Group
Hosted by Main Line Art Center Share and receive feedback on your writing in this informal and supportive group. Note that attendees will collectively agree on the structure for this group and no monitor will be present. Registration required. More Information
Find out more »2024 Members & Teaching Artist Opening Reception Spring Fundraiser & Second Sale
Main Line Art Center is proud to celebrate the talents of members and teaching artists during this annual exhibition. Always a community favorite, the show includes painting, drawing, ceramics, mosaics, photography, mixed media, encaustics, and more! Join us for our spring fundraiser and ceramics second sale on Saturday, March 23rd.…
Find out more »March Writing Open Mic Night
Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers! Registration required. More Information and Registration
Find out more »May 2024
It Takes a Village: From Artist and Mentor Roberto Lugo Opening Reception & Artist Talk
at Main Line Art Center The exhibition features 12 ceramic and mixed media artists who are working under the mentorship of world-renowned ceramacist, Roberto Lugo. Together, with an original piece from Lugo, the exhibition explores ideas of traditional and non-traditional mentorship, personal and communal growth, and aims to foster the…
Find out more »Community Clay Festival
Free with a $10 suggested donation/pay-as-you-go projects Registration required. Join us for a community day of clay! Come see the exhibition, It Takes A Village, and learn more about the art of ceramics. There will be clay projects for all ages, a food truck, beer garden and more! All food…
Find out more »October 2024
Little Luxuries Closing Reception
Join Main Line Art Center to celebrate the works of over 150 artists in this small works exhibition. Featuring works by 16 invited artists and over 100 artists accepted by Juror Susan Gold this exhibition celebrates the intricacies and beauty found in the details of minute works of art. This…
Find out more »Halloween Family Fest
Join Main Line Art Center for a spooky good time in your most creative costume for make-and-take Halloween themed art projects including witch hats, paper haunted houses, and carton creatures, and paint-your-own pumpkin jars! We’ll also have trick or treating in our studios, food by Penn Barbecue, and face painting…
Find out more »November 2024
Echoes: The 21st Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition Opening Reception
An evening of artist talks, music, and refreshments on Saturday, November 9, 6-8:30 PM. Registration is required. Main Line Art Center is proud to present Echoes: The 21st Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, featuring the work of Salvatore Annunziato, Korissa Frooman, and Barbara Straussberg. The exhibition, juried by Constance McBride,…
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