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March 18: SOLD OUT! 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner and Concert

Posted on 01 February 2017 (0)

ploughshare 2017 jpgOur annual St. Patrick’s celebration of food and music! Click on the image to view details. RSVP and advance payment REQUIRED to Gallery at 724.452.0539. Limited seating, so don’t wait to sign up.

This event is SOLD OUT. Thanks to all who RSVP’d. Good times ahead!

Nov 12 & 13: Harmony’s Annual German Christmas Market

Posted on 10 November 2016 (0)

Come to Harmony Saturday or Sunday, Nov 12 & 13, for the town’s annual Weihnachtsmarkt, German Christmas Market. Vendors, live music and dancing, plenty of food, wagon rides, traditional gluhwein, locally made Christmas-themed artwork, and much more. The Gallery’s vintage Christmas shop will be open with hundreds of Christmas treasures. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be at the Bottlebrush both days from 1-3pm. All kids welcome, big and small!

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Oct 30: National Arts & Humanities Month Show

Posted on 13 October 2016 (0)

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Please join us for this special exhibition featuring student artwork, a collaboration between the Stone House Center for Public Humanities and the Slippery Rock University Art Society in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month.

National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) is a coast-to-coast collective celebration of culture in America. Each year since 1993, NAHM has helped give millions of Americans the opportunity to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives and has encouraged them to begin a lifelong habit of active participation.

The SRUAS is a professional development group for emerging artists attending Slippery Rock University. We focus on giving our artists information and opportunities to grow and develop as young artists. This exhibition collectively showcases the different talents our artists possess, across a multi-medium spectrum.

Refreshments will be served.  No admission fee. We hope to see you!

Oct 8 – Harmony’s annual Sleepy Hollow Festival

Posted on 06 October 2016 (0)

sleepy-hollow-2016Sleepy Hollow Festival! Oct 8, 2016. Click here to check out our schedule of events. Hope to see you there!

Oct 8: “Sugar Skulls N Spice” Art Show by Laura Stuart

Posted on 21 September 2016 (0)

sugar skull pic 5 sugar skull pic 3As part of Harmony’s fall festival Sleepy Hollow, we are proud to present Pittsburgh artist Laura Stuart and her latest work entitled Sugar Skulls N Spice: A Colorful Exploration of the Human Cranium (With a Dash of Ominous Spice!)

Laura’s show will be on display from 11am til close on Saturday, October 8 with the show reception from 3pm-6pm,  live music and refreshments. . If you can’t be in Harmony that day, Laura’s show will be on display until October 23rd. Stop in and see her fabulous work during Gallery hours.

To encourage creativity and fun, a table will be set up with coloring sheets with crayons and markers for anyone to make their own sugar skull art.

Show Description:
When we think of skulls we often think of death and mortality. Within American culture, the artistic evolution of the skull has often represented scary concepts and rebellious ideas. The skull can be both fascinating and gruesome. However, in recent years, the sugar skull has gained in popularity within American culture as an attractive symbol that in some ways has counteracted the skull’s traditionally ghoulish nature.

About Laura Stuart:
Laura Stuart is a mixed media artist originally from Volant, PA. She currently lives in Pittsburgh, where she works as a Team Leader for Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services. Laura studied Visual Communications at both The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Westminster College where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts Communications. She later went to Carlow University for an Art Education certification. Laura has taught art for a number of years within the school setting and within a variety therapeutic environments.

July 15: Annual Zelienople Wine Walk 5:30-9pm

Posted on 14 July 2016 (0)

The Zelienople Library fundraiser “Wine Walk” is Friday, July 15, throughout the town of Harmony. The Bottlebrush is proud to host the Courtyard Winery for an evening tasting (5:30-9) along with a show by New Wilmington artist Ashley Priano and music on the square by West Virginia’s Mountain Stage Radio house band, The Carpenter Ants.

Tickets for the Wine Walk are sold out, but you’re still welcome to come to the art show and bring your lawn chair and cooler to enjoy the free music on the square. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the band will be in the Gallery.  Plan to make a donation to the Ants (and/or the Library) anwine walk headerd enjoy an evening of music and art.

June 27: New Class for Kids, Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Championship!

Posted on 16 June 2016 (0)
penguinsmHere’s a fun class for kids to celebrate our Penguins 2016 Stanley Cup win.  They can personalize their mixed media project with the name of their favorite Penguins player.  This can be a Mommy and Me (or Daddy, Nanny, Grammy…) class or the kids can come by themselves. All materials provided. Let’s go Pens!
Monday, June 27, from 11am-12:15pm. $25 Instructor: MJ McCurdy
See our entire list of summer art classes for kids at the child/teen class link at the top of this page.

June 15: Community Drum Circle 7-9pm, #orlandostrong

Posted on 15 June 2016 (0)

announcement bb smEvery month, Bottlebrush: A Gallery for the Arts hosts a drum circle led by Annie Mathe and Pat Bauer. The purpose of a drum circle is many-fold, but mainly for people to come together and raise energy and conciousness… to find peace and enjoy a safe place, together. If you haven’t participated in a drum circle, you must. It’s an incredibly moving, peaceful experience.

In light of the horrific events in Orlando, we’ve decided to dedicate this month’s circle to the shooting victims and their families.

Please join us for a free, open community drum at our Gallery Wednesday evening, June 15, from 7-9pm. Drums and other percussion instruments will be provided.  This is a time for us to stand together and support each other. Please come and be a part of this circle of love.

RSVP appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Snacks and beverages served.

Summer Art Classes for Kids 2016! June 27-30

Posted on 12 June 2016 (0)

Our first week of summer classes for children and youth is ready! Click on “Child/Teen Classes” on the top menu bar. To register, call the Gallery any day but Monday from 11am-4pm. Full list of classes here: https://bottlebrusharts.com/?page_id=1423

Here are a few of the classes we’re offering… more to follow!

Classes scheduled for the week of June 27:

Paracord Bracelets ~ Songwriting for Teens ~ Caveman Art ~ Felting & Fibers ~ Make Your Own Fossils ~ Palette Knife Painting ~ Pet Portraits ~ Drumming ~ Animal Art ~ Chinese Lanterns ~ I AM: Affirmation Art

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June 11: Annual SpringFest in Harmony

Posted on 31 May 2016 (0)

Food, music, fiber festival, vendors, herb and garden exchange, art show and demonstrations… what more could you want?  June 11, all day in our town of Harmony. Park your car and take the free shuttle sponsored by The Harmony Inn!

Art & Craft, Shows & Demos:
“Fibers Unleashed” Art Show at Bottlebrush Gallery by Nancy Apple
Palette Knife Art Demos by Nadya Lapets & Vickie Schilling
Weaving Demos & Sheep Petting at Weaver’s Cabin
Food:
Stohr Haus Bakery, The Harmony Inn & Wunderbar (Center of Harmony)
Lunch at the 1805 Barn
Live Music:
GRAND OPENING:  “Last Dog Records” Vintage Vinyl Shop, 2nd floor, Bottlebrush Gallery

Look for our Musicians in Town All Day!
BeJae Fleming and Jackie Blount, Dennis Malley, Jim & Debbie Tobin, Sally Zehmisch
Music at the Harmony Inn from 1-4pm
Drum Circle led by Pat Bauer, Bryan Fazio, Annie Mathe; Mindful Dance Demo by Paula Soto
Shopping:

Vendors at The Center of Harmony
FleaTique on the Square. Plant Sale/Exchange & Vendors at the 1805 Barn
FiberFest at Stewart Hall ~Vendor Market at the Center of Harmony
Visit all of our shops in town for Spring Specials and Sales

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