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Celebrating
Main Line Art Center
Create. Experience. Discover.
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746 Panmure Road Haverford, PA19041 mainlineart.org 610.525.0272 Main Line Art Center is a welcoming and inclusive creative home where everyone is encouraged to create, experience, and discover the value of art. We define art, artistic practice, and art education as lifetime opportunities for personal growth, enlightenment, joy, and development. Our award-winning programs span from the traditional to the more contemporary, and are all held to a high level of artistic excellence. The art we exhibit, teach, and share is intended to inspire you, encourage conversation and connections, bring joy to your life, and exceed your expectations. Committed to making art more accessible to everyone, for over 75 years we have offered art programs for individuals of all ages, abilities and skill levels, including a unique series of outreach programs for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Now in their 50th year, these programs have transformed thousands of lives and have positioned Main Line Art Center as a resource for other organizations across the country. Main Line Art Center also grants over $12,000 in need-based scholarships annually. Throughout the year, we present innovative, contemporary art exhibitions in our award-winning galleries. Our exhibition program celebrates our community of artists, as well as emerging and established artists whose work encourages intellectual dialogue and serves as a source of inspiration. Last year over 16,000 people were a part of our creative community, whether they created masterpieces and memories in one of our classes, engaged in a conversation with an exhibiting artist, or reached their potential in one of our life-transforming accessible programs. Come discover yourself here.

50 Years of Accessible Art

Celebrating 50 Years of Accessible Art

This year, Main Line Art Center is celebrating a major milestone! Since 1964, our Accessible Art programs for adults and children with developmental and physical challenges, at-risk youth, and low income families have encouraged thousands of individuals to explore their imagination and creativity through the visual arts. Our 50-year commitment to fostering the inclusion of people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels, and strong history of exemplary accessible programs is why organizations around the country look to us as a resource.

About our Accessible Art Programs

Within our creative home, Main Line Art Center offers the Exceptional Art program for children, teens, and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Working with a variety of media like clay, paint, and collage, students build cognitive, physical, and social skills and are given an important outlet for self-expression. Our experienced Teaching Artists work alongside a team of volunteers to provide one-on-one instruction and attention. Participants flourish in this supportive and fun environment and often stay with the program for many years. Main Line Art Center also partners with organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area to provide visual arts programs for their participants. Through our Creating in Clay program with the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Chester, students awaken their senses, gain confidence, and independence through the use of tactile mediums like clay and mosaics. Our programs with Elwyn for children, teens, and young adults with physical and cognitive disabilities, help students develop their cognitive and fine motor skills, as well as develop a creative and visual vocabulary in a fun and social atmosphere. Through Presbyterian Childrens Village, we provide an after-school visual arts program to complement the education programs offered to troubled teenage girls in their residential treatment facility. To help support these life-changing programs, please call Nan Latona at 610.525.0272 ext. 113. Look for our Outreach Exhibition and Garden Party in Spring 2014 to view artwork created by Accessible Art participants and experience the power of these programs firsthand!

Hours of Operation
Mon. Thurs.: 9 am-9 pm Fri. Sun.: 9 am-5 pm

Art Center Closed

December 23-27 Tues., Dec. 31 after 4 pm Wed., January 1 Mon., January 20 Mon., February 17

Best Art Instruction Best Art Gallery

Image Credit: Cover, top right: The Air is Heavy by Delainey Barclay

Support
Become a Member

Our Creative Community!

Contribute to the Annual Fund
Did you know that tuition only covers 60% of the cost of an art class? The other 40% is made up through charitable contributions from people like you. Donations to our Annual Fund also support our scholarship program and our life-changing programs for children and adults with disabilities. Donations over $175 include membership benefits.

Thanks to our generous and passionate Members and donors, Main Line Art Center continues to enrich the lives of 16,000 people each year through quality visual arts experiences. Your support makes this possible and is 100% tax deductible. Memberships also make great gifts! Join our creative community today to enjoy year-round benefits and make the statement that the arts matter to you! Members enjoy the following benefits:  Up to 25% savings on class tuition, birthday parties and Art Camp  Reduced entry fees for juried exhibitions  Discounts at local art supply and framing stores and other retailers (visit our website for complete list)  Advance notice of registration period  Opportunity to enter Members Exhibition (adults only)  Priority scheduling for gallery rentals  Use of studios during designated dates/times  Invitations to exhibitions, special events, and talks with featured artists and curators  Complimentary subscription to Artmail e-newsletter  Personalized Member Card (required for discounts)

Celebrate with a Donation

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other life event with a donation, or remember a special person by giving in his or her memory. A beautiful card announcing your gift will be sent to your honoree or to the family of whom you are remembering. Gift certificates are also available for memberships, classes and workshops.

Planned Giving
Ensure that the visual arts have a home in our community for years to come by including Main Line Art Center in your estate or financial plans. Please make us aware of your intentions so that we may express our gratitude.

Thank you for your generous support of the Welcome Back Bash: W.S. Cumby, Becker & Frondorf, James Bradberry Architects, and Brandywine Senior Living at Haverford Estates. Business Partnership & Event Sponsorship Whether your goal is to support a specific Main Line Art Center program or event or develop an ongoing relationship with all or part of our constituency, we can structure a strategy that will satisfy your companys philanthropic and marketing goals. Main Line Art Center provides numerous experiences that cater to a variety individuals. Through inclusion in on-site events and exhibitions, marketing materials, and custom tailored engagement strategies, Business Partners can develop on-going relationships with some of the most loyal and creative individuals, families, and businesses aligned with us. We also offer numerous hospitality opportunities for Business Partners to entertain or reward their staff and/or clients. For as little as $250, your business can align with Main Line Art Center. Donations of budget relieving, in-kind services or supplies can be used to offset your investment and are recognized at a level commensurate to their cash value.

United Way
Donate through your workplace giving program using Donor Choice #14859.

Membership Levels

Contributing Donor Member: $175+ Receive all benefits above, plus discounts on art purchases, recognition in the Annual Report, and a limited-edition work of art. Household: $75 Everyone in household receives benefits. Individual: $50 One adult receives all benefits. Senior: $45 One adult age 65+ years, receives all benefits. Child: $40 One child (under 18 years) receives all benefits. Memberships may be upgraded up to 60 days and are nonrefundable.

Depending upon level of investment and interests, business partnerships may include:  Your logo/name and link on Main Line Art Center website  Memberships for your staff or clients  Tickets to the Jewels & Treasures Preview Party  Your logo/name on exhibition materials and signage  An exhibition in your workplace of art by our Professional Artist Members  And so much more! EITC Do you own or work for a business that pays PA tax? Main Line Art Center is now recognized as an Educational Improvement Organization through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. You can reduce your companys PA state tax liability by receiving tax credits for donations to Main Line Art Center. Plus, you can claim a charitable tax deduction on your federal tax returns! Applications are available through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development at 717.787.7120 or www.newpa.com. To explore the benefits of a partnership between your business and Main Line Art Center, please contact Nan Latona, Development Director, at 610.525.0272 ext. 113 or nlatona@mainlineart.org.

Volunteer
Whether youre looking to gain experience in the classroom, in the gallery, or in non-profit arts management, the Art Center is a great place to learn or put your knowledge and experience to work. Volunteers can also earn discounts toward tuition. Schedules and tasks are flexible to fit any schedule. For more information, contact Laurie Canfield, Registrar/Client Services Coordinator at 610.525.0272 ext. 110 or lcanfield@mainlineart.org.

What Next?
To become a Member or make a donation, call Rafael Dueo at 610.525.0272 ext. 112 or visit the Membership & Support page on our website.

Exhibitions
& Events
Exhibitions in the Community Susan Wallack: Tango Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology October 7 - March 7

Artini: Sip & Spin

Fri., January 24, 6-8 pm Back by popular demand! Well start off in the gallery, where you can enjoy a signature cocktail while viewing the Professional Artist Members Exhibition, then well move downstairs to our newly renovated Ceramics Studio for a fun intro on the art of wheel throwing. Whether you are looking for a unique alternative to the typical date night or planning a fun night out with the girls (or guys!), this is the event for you. Space is very limited; register early! M: $30 couples*; $20 individuals NM: $35 couples*; $25 individuals *Couples MUST share a pottery wheel to secure this rate.

Exhibitions in the Community Laura Pritchard Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology March - July 2014

Make, Give & Take: Family Workshop

Sat., February 8, 2-3:30 pm Join us for this fun-filled afternoon of art-making for your whole family! Learn about the craft of cardmaking and how to easily create multiples of the same work. (Or you can make multiple one-of-a-kind cards.) In the process, you will be creating getwell-soon cards that we will distribute to pediatrics patients at Bryn Mawr Hospital to provide comfort during their time of need. Parents, no need to worry about having to part ways with your childs artwork: Theyll get to keep one of their creations as well! Tuition covers up to two kids per household. Must register in advance. Open to all ages. Free for Members/$20 NM

Humankind

Curated by Amie Potsic February 20 - March 20 Reception: Fri., February 21, 6-8 pm Artist Talk & Book Signing: Wed., March 19, 6-8 pm Featuring photographers Donald E. Camp, Lydia Panas, and Lori Waselchuk, Humankind presents works that uniquely address the human condition through qualities and genres inherent to the photographic tradition: social responsibility, portraiture, and the photo essay. Presented in collaboration with our new digital media program, this exhibition features photography by accomplished artists whose work creatively engages the world of contemporary photography.

Professional Artist Members Exhibition January 3 - January 24 Reception: Fri., Jan. 10, 6-8 pm Lower Merion Interschool Council Art Show February 1 - February 9 Reception: Sat., Feb. 1 & Sun., Feb. 9 Mid-Week Mingles BYOB Workshops 7-9 pm. Registration required. Jan. 8  Batik Magnifique! Painting in Wax Feb. 12  Illuminated Letters March 26  Stamped Metal Bookmarks

More Info

Lydia Panas

Please visit mainlineart.org for more about exhibitions and events. Unless indicated, exhibitions and events are free.

Plan your event

at the Art Center!
Magical Gallery Rentals With its mix of historical charm and contemporary flair, abundant natural light, and ever-changing backdrop of fine art, the award-winning gallery at Main Line Art Center is a unique and creative venue for your next event. Perfect for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, and baby showers, the Art Center is handicapped accessible and features 2 bathrooms, a full working kitchen, and ample parking. In mild weather, the perennial garden is a magical space for wedding ceremonies or garden parties. Creative Meeting Spaces The Art Centers brand new conference room is an ideal space for your next business meeting or presentation. The private space comfortably seats 8-10 people. For larger meetings, presentations and lectures, the Art Centers spacious gallery is a creative solution. Youll have no problem thinking outside the box while youre surrounded by inspiring works of art! Unique Art Experiences Looking for a unique teambuilding experience for your employees? Want to plan a fun girls night or create unique presents for the bride or baby to be that they wont soon forget? Lets work together to design the perfect artistic experience for your group! Working alongside a professional Teaching Artist in a fully equipped art studio, youll create memories and masterpieces, and then leave the cleanup to us. If youre simply looking for a quiet place to work, consider renting a studio (based on availability) or join us for one of our Open Studios. Stress-Free Birthday Parties Your little artist will LOVE the imaginative projects we come up with, their friends will love that they leave the party with their own masterpiece, and youll love just how easy throwing a birthday party can be! Well provide decorations, paper products, art instruction, and all supplies. All you have to do is take care of food, invitations, and bring friends that are ready to have some serious fun. Leave the planning, set up and clean up to us! For more info about planning your next event at Main Line Art Center, please visit www.mainlineart.org/rentals.php and fill out our inquiry form.

New!
at Main Line Art Center
Private Lessons for Adults & Kids
Are you looking for a more individualized and personal creative experience for yourself or your child? Work with a professional Teaching Artist to receive one-on-one attention in the medium of your choice as you discover the power of your inner-artist. Private lessons and critiques available for $135 per 1.5 hour lesson (1.5 hr minimum). The perfect gift for a loved one, friend or yourself! Schedule based on availability. Contact info@mainlineart.org for availability and policies. Thanks a Brunch! Presented by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Mon., January 6, 9-11:30 am Join other Main Line Art Center Members and staff for a little nosh and coffee talk at this informal breakfast in the galleries. Its our way of saying thank you for being part of our creative home! Changing Face of Beauty: A Mardi Gras Extravaganza Tues., March 4, 6-8:30 pm $35 per person, benefitting Main Line Art Center Join Fashion Group International and Dr. Paul Glat, MD, FACS, as we explore timeless style. As befitting the season, the event will have a New Orleans flair and examine what makes someone alluring both inside and out. For more information and to register, call 215-219-9358 or visit www.cachetcommunications.com. Increase Your Opportunities: Craft a Powerful Artist Rsum and Bio Tues., March 11, 6-8 pm, 1 day, FREE No matter how creative artists are, most agree that it is a frustrating challenge to write about themselves. Louise Polis of Career Pro Rsum Center can teach you to craft a bio that uniquely describes your art and motivation. Working from the premise, Tell your audience what they want to hear, not what you want to tell them, you will create a personal advertisementwithout sounding like one. FREE. Must register in advance; space is limited.
Image Credits: Top right: Photo by Greg Benson

Adult Courses

Morning & Afternoon

January 6-March 14

Tuesday
Art Of Collage Andrea Snyder Beginning/Intermediate Pottery Kathie Regan-Dalzell Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Pat Henriques D Sculpture Scott Wheelock 9:30 am-2:30 pm u Spontaneous Abstract Painting Kassem Amoudi 10 am-3 pm D The Expressive Figure Nancy Halbert

Wednesday
Abstract Explorations Val Rossman 9:30 am-2:30 pm Choosing Glazes to Enhance Ceramic Form Marian Pritchard Intermediate Jewelry Catherine Adams Mosaics Carol Stirton-Broad Still Life Paining Carol Kardon Watercolor Meets Colored Pencils Eileen Rosen

Friday
Advanced Painting Workshop Moe Brooker Beginner Jewelry Dawn Bergmaier Extended Ceramics Studio Monitored, 9:30-3:30 pm Handbuilding Studio Karen Sacks 9:30 am-1:30 pm Open Life Studio Monitored u Pencil Possibilities Sandi Neiman-Lovitz

Thursday
Chinese Brush Painting Josephine Tsai Creative Raku Marcia Reiver & Sharon Bartmann u Magical Realism in Painting Martin Campos Painting Seminar Francine Shore 10 am-3 pm

Monday
Basic Drawing Bob Finch Pottery: Hand & Throw Claire Rodgers Slab to Fab Karen Sacks Watercolor Bonnie Mettler

Morning
9:30 am-12:30 pm unless noted

Symbol Key
u New Class/Workshop D New Date & Time

Afternoon
1-4 pm unless noted

u Accordion Book Variations Meg Kennedy Extended Ceramics Studio Monitored, 1-3:30 pm Family Portrait Painting Bonnie Mettler u Neuland: Contemporary Blackletter Meg Kennedy Still Life in Oils Elaine Lisle

u Back to Basics: Drawing Roe Murray Int/Adv Jewelry: Mechanisms Marthe Roberts/Shea Printmaking & Mixed Media Francine Shore u Tray-Chic Ceramics Marcia Reiver

u The Artful Kitchen with Colored Pencils Eileen Rosen 1:30-3:30 pm Extended Ceramics Studio Monitored, 1-4 pm Mosaics Carol Stirton-Broad Pastels Carol Kardon

Fused Glass Gems & Tiles Carol Stirton-Broad u Watercolor Studio Deena Ball

D Extended Jewelry Studio Dawn Bergmaier D Exceptional Art for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Patty Papatheodore 2-4 pm

More Info

Ages 16+ welcome in adult classes. Please visit mainlineart.org for dates, descriptions, and policies.

Adult Courses
Symbol Key
u New Class/Workshop D New Date & Time

Weekend Courses

Evening & Weekend

January 6-March 14

Saturday
Collagraphy (Collage Printing) Andrea Synder 3/15 & 3/16, 10 am-3 pm u Decals: Images on Clay Sharon Bartmann 3/1, 9:30 am-2:30 pm u Enameling: Mark Making Nicolette Absil 1/11, 10 am-3 pm Fused Glass Gems & Tiles Carol Stirton-Broad 3/15, 10 am-3 pm u Getting Unstuck: Open Media Carol Kardon 1/25 & 1/26, 10 am-4 pm u Gouache Workshop Larry Francis 3/1 & 3/2, 10 am-3 pm Handmade Glass Beads Patti Dougherty 4/12, 10 am-3 pm Intro to Painting with Waterbased Oils Nury Vicens 11:30 am-1:30 pm Monoprints: Painting with Inks Christine Stoughton 2/22, 10 am-3 pm Pastels Carol Kardon 3/15 & 3/16, 10 am-4 pm

Wednesday Tuesday
u Artist Rsum and Bio Workshop Career Pro Rsum Center 3/11, 6-8 pm u Drawing Fundamentals Maggie Mills u Handmade Tableware Bernadette Curran u Intro to Enameling Nicolette Absil u Oil Painting with Color Maggie Mills Painting Over the Line Kassem Amoudi u Photo Transfers Gillian Pokalo u Silkscreen Prints Gillian Pokalo Slab to Fab Karen Sacks Watercolor Alice Meyer-Wallace Digital Photo Made Easy Rich Dunoff Intermediate Jewelry Dawn Bergmaier u Intro to Photoshop Cindy Petrucillo u Intro to Wheelthrown Pottery Brad Johnson Mosaics Carol Stirton-Broad Open Life Studio Monitored u Painting on Unique Surfaces Joseph Iacona Mid-Week Mingles Batik Magnafique! Laura Pritchard 1/8, 7-9 pm u Illuminated Letters Meg Kennedy 2/12, 7-9 pm Bookmarks Jenny Staple 3/26, 7-9 pm

Thursday
Art Movements Sandi Neiman-Lovitz Beginner Jewelry Nicolette Absil Clay Rascals Bob Deane Creative Sketchbook Workshop Nancy E.F. Halbert Experiments in Watercolors Deena Ball u Le Petit Ceramique Bethany Rusen u Watercolor Studies Deena Ball

Monday
u Architectural Mosaics Installations Coral Shelkin Art of Collage Andrea Snyder u Experimental Drawing Joseph Iacona Handcrafted Jewelry Layne Freedline Open Media Painting Bonnie Mettler Pottery: Hand & Throw Kathie Regan Dalzell

Friday
Artini: Sip & Spin 1/24, 6-8 pm

Evening
6:30-9:30 pm unless noted

Sunday
u Beginner Metals: Bookmarks, Rings & Other Things (12 yrs to adult) Jenny Staple 1/26-2/16, 10 am-12 pm Extended Ceramics Studio Monitored, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Large Scale Ceramics Claire Rodgers 1/19-3/2, 1-4:30 pm u Pinterest-ing Crafts Janiene Kwoczak 2/2-3/2, 1-3 pm Weaving on Handmade Loom Nancy Shiffrin 2/23, 10:30 am-2:30 pm

More Info

Ages 16+ welcome in adult classes. Please visit mainlineart.org for dates, descriptions, and policies.

Childrens Courses
Symbol Key
u New Class/Workshop Q Family Class/Workshop

Family Workshops & Teen Studios

January 6-March 14

Sunday Saturday
Q Make, Give & Take (all ages) 2/8, 2-3:30 pm u Under the Sea Ceramics (6-7 yrs) Bethany Rusen 9:30-11 am Drawing & Painting Foundations (7-9 yrs) Karla Pankratz 9:30-11 am Pottery Wheel Intensive (10-13 yrs) Bethany Rusen 11:30 am-1 pm Drawing & Painting (12+ Teens) Karla Pankratz 11:30 am-1 pm Teen Clay Intensive (13+) Bethany Rusen 1:30-3:30 pm Creative Classes for Children & Teens w/ Special Needs (6-12 yrs) Patty Papatheodore & Caitlin Schlosser 9:30-11 am Creative Classes for Children & Teens w/ Special Needs (13+ yrs) Patty Papatheodore & Caitlin Schlosser 11:30 am-1 pm Q Art Together (2-3 yrs) 1/26-2/16, 10-11 am Q smART Workshop: Family Game Board (4+ yrs) Deena Ball 1/12, 1:30-3 pm Q smART Workshop: Cozy Valentines Hat (4+ yrs) Nancy Shiffrin 2/9, 1:30-3 pm Q smART Workshop: Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy (4+ yrs) Josephine Tsai 3/2, 1:30-3 pm Scribblers: Drawing, Painting, and More! (5-7 yrs) Janiene Kwoczak 9:30-11 am Q Family Workshop: Handmade Ceramic Mugs & Hot Cocoa (6+ yrs) Bethany Rusen 1/26 & 2/2, 1:30-3:15 pm Q Family Workshop: Ceramic Serving Platter (6+ yrs) Bethany Rusen 3/9 & 3/15, 1:30-3:15 pm Cartooning Class (8-11 yrs) Tony Squadroni 9:30-11 am u Beginner Metals: Bookmarks, Rings & Other Things (12 yrs to adult) Jenny Staple 1/26-2/16, 10 am-12 pm

Monday
Art FUN-Damentals: Winter Wonderland (3-4 yrs; drop-off) Lisa Hart, 3-4 pm Q Clay Time Together (3-4 yrs) Sharon Bartmann 2/3-3/3, 1-2:15 pm Q Create Together (3-5 yrs) Lisa Hart 1:30-2:30 pm u Mini Illustrators: Silly Stories (5-6 yrs) Nancy Schiffrin 4:15- 5:30 pm Clay: Mound Of Mess (7-8 yrs) Sharon Bartmann Drawing & Painting (9-12 yrs) Joseph Iacona Pottery Wheel Intensive (11-13 yrs) Bethany Rusen

Wednesday Tuesday
u Clay Mudpies (4-5 yrs) Sharon Bartmann 4:15-5:30 pm Discover Me: My Imagination (5-6 yrs) Lisa Hart, 4:15-5:30 pm u Metals & Mixed Media (7-8 yrs) Jenny Staple Cartooning (8-11 yrs) Tony Squadroni Black & White Traditional Photo (12+ Teens) Ed Marco Q Family Creations (2-4 yrs) Ginny Kendall 10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm (Drop-In OK) u Scribblers: Draw, Paint, & More! (4-6 yrs) Janiene Kwoczak 4:15-5:30 pm Art Lab (7-8 yrs) Nancy Shiffrin Fun to Funky Ceramics (8-10 yrs) Sharon Bartmann Drawing & Painting Intensive (11-13 yrs) Karla Pankratz

Thursday
u Folktales in Clay (5-6 yrs) Sharon Bartmann 4:15-5:30 pm u Clay Forest (7-8 yrs) Bethany Rusen u ARTifacts Sampler (7-10 yrs) Deena Ball Jewelry & Metals (11-13 yrs) Nicolette Absil

More Info

Classes are 4:15-5:45 pm unless noted. Please visit mainlineart.org for dates, descriptions, and policies.

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Welcome

Why Choose Main Line Art Center?

Y Welcoming and supportive environment Y Exceptional customer service Y Refreshed and renewed studios Y Award-winning art instruction Y Professional Teaching Artists Y Small class sizes and individualized attention Y National leaders in accessible art programs Y Beautiful, award-winning art gallery Y Innovative and inspiring exhibitions Y Stimulating and fun atmosphere

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