The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County has opened its second online exhibition and sale, “Bucks County: Wish You Were Here.”
The exhibition opened Dec. 1 and will run through Jan. 31. This initiative is a collaboration with Visit Bucks County and will culminate in a postcard competition and exhibition at the Bucks County Visitor Center.
Nearly 60 local artists have created 120 paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and mixed media works, which celebrate the highlights of Bucks County’s history, architecture, culture and landscape.
The works are exhibited online, with links to artist contact information and individual artist websites to make it easy for interested collectors and arts enthusiasts to make direct connections with their favorite artists and works of art.
In addition, links to sites featured in the works encourage viewers to explore favorite haunts and hidden gems throughout the county. Visitors to the region will also be able to use the show as an inspiring resource when planning holiday travel.
“Collectors, art lovers, art students, friends, arts businesses, and the community are invited to take some time over the next several weeks to enjoy the variety of work and the incredible talent so vital to our region.
“The Arts & Cultural Council hopes that buyers are inspired to invest in artists and the arts community by purchasing works for their collection. One hundred percent of the proceeds from artists sales will go directly to the artists, all of whom remain challenged by gallery, festival, and exhibition closures throughout the year.
Throughout the winter participating artists will host Facebook Live demonstrations, studio tours, and artist talks; these events will be posted on the A&C website once the schedule is finalized. The exhibition and Facebook Live events are free and open to the public.
“Wish You Were Here” will serve as a means of celebration and community building during a challenging time and provide meaningful ways to reach out to old and new friends while honoring cherished local artists and their work. By keeping regional artists at the forefront, the Council and Visit Bucks County also hope “Wish You Were Here” will provide another way for everyone to move forward and make Bucks County the best it can be.
To see the show, go to bucksarts.org/onlineshowwinter2020/.
The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County has several levels of membership and sponsorship. Learn more at bucksarts.org/. Visit Bucks County is the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County. Learn more at VisitBucksCounty.com or stop by the Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem.
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