West Chester Location Galleries

Our West Chester Galleries are comprised of two formal gallery spaces, Allinson Gallery and Huston Gallery. Regional and local artwork is displayed 9 months out of the year, and during the summer months the galleries are converted into summer art camp spaces. Curated exhibits are presented in conjunction with juried/non-juried group and members shows to encourage artists of all levels to exhibit their work in public. Sales support the individual artists as well as CCAA. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. 

​Current Exhibit:  


September
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Groundbreaking Women featuring works by ARTsisters
(September 14 - October 4, 2023)
​​Allinson Gallery

“Treasures from the Collection of Philip Jamison”
(September 14 - October 4, 2023)
​Huston Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5-7 PM
​Artist Talk: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 1-3 PM



Groundbreaking Women Exhibit at Chester County Art Association

During September, The Chester County Art Association welcomes ARTsisters to the Allinson Gallery, with an exciting new exhibit titled “Groundbreaking Women”. ARTsisters is a group of accomplished professionals whose work encompasses an impressive range of styles and materials. This exhibit pays tribute to the strength, innovation and achievements of women throughout history who have influenced their development.

“We are thrilled to bring Groundbreaking Women to the Chester County Art Association”, said Cyndi Phillkill, president of ARTsisters. “This exhibit represents our collective vision and dedication to pushing artistic boundaries.Through our work we hope to inspire and empower viewers, especially women, to recognize the transformative power of art.”

The opening reception for Groundbreaking Women will be held on Thursday September 14 from 5-7 pm at 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester PA. The community is welcome and refreshments will be served.

On Saturday September 30 from 1-3 pm join ARTsisters for an Artist’s Talk as they share stories about famous and lesser known women who contributed to their artistic development.

In tandem with Groundbreaking Women, Chester County Art Association will display art treasures collected by a beloved Brandywine artist, the late Phillip Jamison, in the Huston Gallery.

​The galleries at CCAA are located at 100 Bradford Avenue North in West Chester. Visit their website at www.chestercountyarts.org for information about their events, classes for adults and youth and their very popular summer camps.



​Work from Groundbreaking Women featuring works by ARTsisters

Treasures from the Collection of Philip Jamison
Chester County Art Association
Huston Gallery
September 14th – October 4th 2023


Philip Jamison's art collection began with trades among fellow artists like Harry Dunn and Robert McKinney back in the fifties. Over time, he developed a keen interest in "early American moderns," as he called them. These included Morris Blackburn, Hobson Pitman and his favorite Arthur B. Carles.  Perhaps surprisingly for a realist, his taste tended towards the expressionistic and abstract. He haunted galleries and auction house in Philadelphia, New York and the West Chester area. His dealers knew what he liked, and he became adept at "trading up" as various acquisitions increased in value. Some things he would never sell, and they remained filed on his elaborate shelving system. Displays constantly rotated in various combinations in his small home. Everything was photographed, researched and filed alphabetically in 3-ring binders. If he liked it, it was worth adding to the collection, and he could explain exactly why each thing was "good" or even "great." His collector's passion kept his interest right to end. He always loved creating and also admiring art.



Work from "​Treasures from the Collection of Philip Jamison"


​Upcoming Exhibits:  

October

Members Show
​(October 11 - November 1, 2023)
Allinson Gallery

Intake: October 6th from 11am - 7pm
​Work Picked Up: November 2nd


"Symphonies of Memory and Place" by Saurabh Oza
(October 11 - November 1, 2023)
Huston Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 5-7 PM



​Work from "Symphonies of Memory and Place" by Saurabh Oza

November Pop Up Show

CCCG & CCAA November Show

Chester County Art Association & Chester County Craft Guild collaborate for a November show

Where:
Chester County Art Association, 100 N Bradford Ave, West Chester, PA 19382

When:
November 4th, 2023 from 10am - 4pm
​November 5th, 2023 from 11am - 4pm

Notifications of application acceptance sent by:
week of August 30,2023

If you have any questions, please email:
cccraftguild@gmail.com

November

“Landscapes of Stroud Preserve, the Art of Preservation” by Gregory Blue (and students)
(November 9 - November 28, 2023)
Allinson Gallery

 “Eco Dye Watercolors” by Pam McKee
(November 9 - November 28, 2023)
Huston Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 5-7 PM

December

"$300 and Under"
(December 6, 2023 - January 3, 2024)
Allinson Gallery

"Faculty/Student Show"
(December 6, 2023 - January 3, 2024)
Huston Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 5-7 PM


​100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester, PA 19382 | Gallery Summer Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 AM-4 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed