Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts

We believe all children are born artists, as did Picasso. Starting in July 2012, the Gallery is offering classes for young artists. Taught by practicing artists and creative instructors, the students will explore a variety of different mediums geared towards their specific age/skill levels. We’ll make personalized t-shirts, lanterns, pinwheels, dolls, jewelry and more– with a finished project to take home after every class.

You can see the entire schedule of classes by clicking on “Art Classes” in the menu at the top of our Web page. Call us or email for more information and to register.

Coming this fall…
Beginning in September, we will offer an after-school series of art classes for children and teenagers. We’re also scheduling monthly Parent-Child Art Classes for mom and dad to take with the kids. Check our Web page for updates or join our email list, and we’ll send you a monthly schedule of activities.

As you all know, a big part of our Gallery mission is to host artists who follow our reuse-recycle philosophy, and we’ve found a gem in Jeff Mincenberg of “Re-Turned”, from Freedom, PA.  In his quest to perfect his wood-turning skills, Jeff discovered  some boxing and pallet-making companies with scrap blocks of oak, cherry, poplar and pine wood that they were selling for firewood.  In true artist fashion, he revealed beautiful treasurers in these pieces of wood and now has them on display in the Bottlebrush.  In addition to these intricate, lovely birdbaths, we also have wooden bells and turned bowls.  Stop by and take a look at how Jeff celebrates recycling through his art.

CD Release party at the Gallery Friday, June 29, 7pm — everyone welcome! Free admission.

Christopher Mark Jones’s long musical itinerary includes busking in Paris, the English folk club circuit, tours of Denmark and Holland, the Bristol and Rotterdam festivals, BBC and Capitol radio appearances in London, electric clubs in Boston and showcase clubs, house concerts and coffeehouses in Pittsburgh. His 1978 album for Transatlantic No More Range to Roam was released in five countries and distributed in the U.S. by Rounder. After forays into rock, jazz and swing, and time off to raise two sons, 2010’s Heartland Variations marked a return to the soulful country and blues-inflected Americana narratives of the first recording. The dozen new songs of Suburban 2-Step were released in April, 2012.

Bottlebrush: A Gallery for the Arts
539 Main Street
Harmony, PA 16037

Tickets: $10

BYOB
724.452.0539 or
HITH@zoominternet.net
Call or email for more information and reservations.

It’s a big week in Harmony – the Farmers Market opening day is Thursday June 7, Sally Jones Rodgers’ opening is Friday, June 8, and Saturday June 9 is the Annual Herb and Garden Fair!

Friday evening June 8, 2012, 7pm-9pm Please join us for the opening night reception for award-winning artist Sally Jones Rodgers, from Cranberry Township. No admission charge. Refreshments served, live music by Bruce Hoffman, fearless leader of Bottlebrush’s monthly songwriters’ group, “Songwriters in Harmony.”

Friday evening May 18, 2012, 7pm-9pm Please join us for the opening night reception for Trevor King, a Slippery Rock University graduate and artist. No admission charge. Refreshments served, live music by Ronni Weiss, blues vocalist.

Artist’s quote: “The artworks selected for this exhibit are ruminations on the past, present and future. I have been inspired by drawing connections between my own experiences and the lives of my father and grandfather, both individuals whose trade led to a certain career. I hope to create a dialogue between labor and artistry.” Cool stuff!

Special Event – Dinner and Bluegrass Music Show 

     Join us for dinner with The Allegheny Drifters from 5-6:30pm at the Historic Harmony Inn before their evening show at the Bottlebrush on Friday, June 1st! Your $25 admission includes a pulled  pork  and chicken buffet dinner with the band at the Inn and the show at 7pm.  Don’t miss your chance to have “dinner with the Drifters” at this one time event!

            June 1, 2012  Dinner: 5pm-6:30pm  ~ Show: 7pm

$25 per person for Dinner and Show ~ $10 per person for Show only

Prepaid RSVP Required – Call 724.452.0539.  No online ticket sales.

About The Allegheny Drifters: The Allegheny Drifters are one of the strongest vocal bands on the Bluegrass scene today. Their harmonies combined with soulful retro-Monroe mandolin and punchy banjo blend to produce an unbeatable Bluegrass sound straight from the heart of the old Keystone State! http://alleghenydrifters.com

Blues-Folk legend Malcolm Holcombe is playing at the  Bottlebrush Gallery this Friday, 7-10pm, only $10 Admission. RSVP to the Gallery at 724.452.0539.  BYOB. Snacks available. Come on out!

“Harmony in the House” Concerts presents:

Malcolm Holcombe
Acoustic Blues ~ Folk

“Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk all meet [here]…” —Rolling Stone

Born and raised in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, Malcolm Holcombe is recognized by the contemporary U.S and European folk/Americana community as a performer of national stature and an uncommonly unique guitarist/vocalist.

If you’ve not seen him in a live setting, this is what you have to do. His presence is spooky and timeless, as one imagines it was like to see Son House or Leadbelly. No emotional stone is left unturned. http://malcolmholcombe.com

With Special Guest
Rick Malis
Talented, versatile, singer/songwriter/guitarist

Friday, May 4th, 2012 7pm-10pm
Bottlebrush: A Gallery for the Arts
539 Main Street “On the Square”
Harmony, PA 16037
$10 Admission
Limited Seating – RSVP Required
Call (724) 452-0539 or email hith@zoominternet.net

Thursday evening May 3, 2012, 7pm-9pm  Please join us for the opening night of the St. Stephen’s Lutheran  Academy  Student Art Exhibit. Support our local art students!

For More Information: 724.452.0539

St.  Stephen’s Lutheran Academy is a licensed private academic school dedicated to providing a positive, safe, and nurturing learning community to students. We serve approximately 260 students from 1st grade through 12th, and focus on individualized instruction to teach students with needs beyond those met by traditional educational programs. Every interaction with a student is an opportunity to help them learn, grow and heal; this is specifically the goal of our art program. It is extremely important for students to express themselves in a positive manner and art class provides them the perfect opportunity.

In Memoriam: Doug Pickett, Assistant Fire Chief, Harmony Volunteer Fire Company. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.