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Friday, May 30, 2014

SKIPPACK SUMMER TIME CONCERT SERIES 2014

Bring your picnic blanket and lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of summer during Skippack’s
Summertime Concert Series held on the lawn of The Manor House, 4059 Skippack Pike
(directly across from Basta Pasta).


Learn more about Skippack Village's Summer Time Concert Series and more, click here.

skippack events calender 2014 - summer concert series

Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes
In the East Village of Skippack
4010 Skippack Pike (map)
Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474


Proud members of the
Merchants of Skippack Association

Friday, May 9, 2014

SKIPPACK EVENTS CALENDER 2014: Skippack Spring Fest - May 10th & 11th

skippack event calender 2014 spring fest

Skippack Village’s Spring Fest features craft and food vendors, all day entertainment, and
more.  This Festival, held Mother’s Day weekend, has become one of Philadelphia’s top regional
events year after year.

Among the over 80 specialty shops, Green Wolf’s Village Barn Shoppes will be host to the following exhibiting artisans:
Jack Paolini - Photography 
Mairin Egge - Oil / Acrylic
Katie Lightcap - 2D, 3D Mixed Media
Lisa Straub - Handmade Aromatherapy Products

Admission:  Free

Hours:  Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm  (rain or shine)


Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes
In the East Village of Skippack
4010 Skippack Pike (map)
Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474
(610) 584-6396


Proud members of the
Merchants of Skippack Association

WIN a $50 Gift Certificate to Any Skippack Restaurant, click here for details!

Learn about the founders of Skippack Days Arts and Crafts Festival, click here.

WANTED:  Fine Artists and Fine Craftsmen
2014 Applications are now being accepted!
Call (267) 416-6192 or email events@greenwolfsvillagebarn.com

Thursday, May 8, 2014

FIRST FRIDAYS in Skippack Village: Artist Mairin Egge / Gallery Opening Reception / June 6th, 2014

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Artist Mairin Egge

Biography
Painting mostly in oil and acrylic, Mairin captures beauty in the ordinary through bold, colorful expression. Her style involves noticeable brush strokes and texture. The artist's intention is to delight the viewer with images that are aesthetically pleasing and to create duende, which comes from inside as a physical and/or emotional response to the art.Mairin’s love for painting began the moment she first held a paint brush, and her interest as an adult became a passion and career.

first friday in skippack village montgomery county pennsylvania 19474Growing up in Hudson, Ohio, her parents encouraged and exposed her to various avenues and mediums through after school art programs and activities. Special individuals shaped her love for art, especially Gretchen Bierbaum (President and founder of the National Collage Society). Gretchen is considered family, as well as a role model and mentor for Mairin. Gretchen always encouraged Mairin to commit to her passion and she can do anything she puts her mind to.

Rather than discouraging her from pursuing an art career, like many parents do, Mairin’s parents invigorated her passion, encouraging her to major in art. While attending Miami University, Mairin was very active in the art community, serving as the Secretary and President of the National Art Education Association. She was on the Dean’s list junior and senior year and received the Outstanding Senior Award in Art Education at graduation. Mairin received her BS in Art Education from Miami University, and currently works in the greater Philadelphia area as a professional artist and art instructor.

Two of Mairin’s biggest accomplishments while living and working in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, were guest speaker and exhibitor at the Susquehanna Art Museum, and working with at-risk youth, mentoring them through the art process. Since moving to the Philadelphia area in August 2013, Mairin dove into the art scene head first and is actively involved in many art organizations and galleries. She is a member and art instructor with both the North Penn Art Alliance (NPAA) in Lansdale, Pennsylvania and Art Nouveau Galleries in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Since becoming an associate of the Twenty-Two Gallery in Philadelphia, Mairin has explored the surrounding Philadelphia art scene and exhibited at the Plastic Club and Einstein Braemer Medical Arts Building. Her first honor in this new territory was from NPAA’s 26th Anniversary Art Show, receiving the “People’s Choice” Award. Mairin is branching out and has representation at the Mac Worthington Gallery in Columbus Ohio starting in April. Looking forward, she also has numerous art festivals, exhibits, and solo shows confirmed.

artist mairin egge art exhibit at green wolf's village barn shops in skippackIn addition to her body of work, Mairin also creates original, commissioned small and large scale paintings for private and corporate clients worldwide. Not limiting herself to canvas or paper surfaces, she also enjoys painting glass, furniture and both indoor and outdoor murals. Having created many commission pieces of artwork, Mairin has a flair for capturing essential subject elements, personality features or other aspects important to the client. She has a unique gift in understanding the needs and desires of her clients through this ability. "Mairin is a talented artist that has the rare ability to take a client's vision and put it on the desired medium. While this sounds simple, it is not common. She does not try to change their vision or criticize their vision -- as many artists do -- she simply gives them what they want," Chad’s (client) testimonial. Collections of her work can be found in both public and corporate locations, such as the Booker T. Washington Community Center in Hamilton Ohio, Ciocca Dealerships in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon Pennsylvania, Miami University Police Department in Oxford Ohio, and the YWCA in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Private creations are located in Brazil, England, and various homes and offices around North and Central America.

Opening Reception:   June 6, 2014, 5 – 10pm (First Friday)
Show Dates:  June 2 – 29, 2014

For past, current, and future art exhibitions details, click here.

Follow First Fridays in Skippack Village on Facebook and Twitter.

Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes
In the East Village of Skippack
4010 Skippack Pike (map)
Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474


Proud members of the
Merchants of Skippack Association

Thursday, May 1, 2014

FIRST FRIDAYS in Skippack Village: Juried Art Show - The Greater Norristown Art League / Gallery Opening / May 2ndd, 2014

greater norristown art league juried show in skippack during first friday 2014

The Greater Norristown Art League

Statement
Did you know that creating art enhances your well-being?  Art experiences can re-awaken parts of you that have become dormant in the business of life.  At GNAL we offer classes in a variety of mediums in a positive, friendly environment, guided by gifted instructors who like people.  So go ahead, surprise yourself and sign up for a class, you may even unearth hidden abilities and talents.  Art is GOOD for your brain!


We have something for everyone:  watercolor, pastel, oil, mixed media.  We sponsor trips, exhibition opportunities, lectures and social events.  We have excellent summer art experiences for kids.  Visit www.gnal.org. to see the schedule.

The Greater Norristown Art League is a non-profit organization engaged in the promotion and teaching of the Arts.  Founded in 1941 and chartered in 1957, it is located in the “Old Norriton Schoolhouse” which is one of East Norriton’s “Historical Resources”. 

We offer day and evening classes for adults and children, workshops in all media, exhibition opportunities, life classes, Saturday classes and summer camps for children.  Our monthly meetings are free and open to the public, and feature interactive demonstrations by interesting artists.


A gallery opening reception will be held on May 2nd from 5 - 10pm during First Fridays in Skippack. For past, current, and future art exhibitions details, click here.

Follow First Fridays in Skippack Village on Facebook and Twitter.

Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes
In the East Village of Skippack
4010 Skippack Pike (map)
Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474


Proud members of the
Merchants of Skippack Association