Chimaera Gallery

Join fiber artist Kat Sours for a fun workshop exploring how to make pigmented gelatin-based bioplastic for textile embellishment.Join fiber artist Kat Sours for a fun workshop exploring how to make pigmented gelatin-based bioplastic for the purpose of textile embellishment. In the first part of the demo Kat will give a tutorial on bioplastic production. Since this material typically takes 2-3 days to cure, the artist will provide premade bioplastic to be used in the second part of the demo, where students will create their own eco-friendly embellishments to create a piece of embroidered artwork to take home.Supplies will be

Landscape paintings of the Delaware Water Gap by Charles SchmidtImagine you're on a plane, looking out the window at the breathtaking scenery below. The landscape unfolds beneath you, blurring the lines between human-made structures and the beauty of nature. It's like entering a whole new world, where the noise and chaos of everyday life fades away. The Persistence of Geography features landscape paintings of the Delaware Water Gap by Charles Schmidt, which not only capture the beauty of the site, but also offer a profound reflection upon the intricate interplay between humanity, temporality, and the grandeur of the natural world.Charles

An art exhibition emphasizing the importance of awareness and collective effort in healing our warming earth. Gradients of Growth, a solo exhibition by artist Deirdre Murphy, examines the impact of the Anthropocene climate on tree cavity-nesting birds and East Coast pollinator species through paintings and monoprints, focusing on ecological hope and environmental healing. Inspired by nest cavities found during her residency at the Lower Merion Conservancy, Murphy's paintings feature portal views of natural scenes, while her print series, drawing from the Lehigh University Trembley Herbarium collection, highlights the significance of herbariums in climate change research. Murphy's work emphasizes the importance

Enjoy art and cocktails as you learn practical tips for nurturing the planet, one neighborhood at a time.Join us for a Q&A session that explores the advantages of transforming traditional grass lawns into thriving native pollinator gardens. Sip on a Bluestem Botanical herbal mocktail or cocktail as you learn practical tips for nurturing the planet, one neighborhood at a time. While mingling, take in the stunning Gradients of Growth exhibition by Deirdre Murphy, including the Contemporary Herbarium monoprints series, created using the artist’s own pollinator garden. Maureen McGeehan, Executive Director of the Lower Merion Conservancy, will also introduce Delmont Green

A special fall migration season meet-up where you can connect with fellow bird enthusiasts and enjoy art by Deirdre Murphy.Calling all birders and bird lovers! Join us for a special fall migration season meet-up where you can connect with fellow bird enthusiasts, share stories, and expand your network. In addition to great company, enjoy an exclusive look at the artwork of Deirdre Murphy, whose stunning exhibition Gradients of Growth celebrate nesting birds and pollinators. Murphy's work beautifully captures the intricate connections between birds, their habitats, and the natural world. Whether you're an experienced birder or new to the community, come

Explore the art of botanical monoprinting, drawing inspiration from Deirdre Murphy’s Contemporary Herbarium print series.Join us for a hands-on "Make and Take" workshop led by artist Deirdre Murphy, in conjunction with her exhibition Gradients of Growth at Chimaera Gallery. In this engaging session, participants will explore the art of botanical monoprinting, drawing inspiration from Murphy’s Contemporary Herbarium series. Deirdre will guide you through a step-by-step demonstration of various printing techniques, including gelli plate printing, to create unique, nature-inspired prints. You’ll learn how to layer textures, shapes, and colors to capture the delicate beauty of plants and leaves. By the end of

Join us for the Closing Reception of Deirdre Murphy's solo exhibition "Gradients of Growth", with a talk by the artist.Join us for the closing reception and artist talk celebrating Gradients of Growth, a solo exhibition by Deirdre Murphy. This body of work explores the effects of the Anthropocene climate on tree cavity-nesting birds and East Coast pollinator species through vibrant paintings and detailed monoprints. Murphy draws inspiration from her residency at the Lower Merion Conservancy, where the natural beauty of nest cavities inspired her unique "portal" views in her paintings. Additionally, her monoprints, informed by the Lehigh University Tremblay Herbarium

A solo exhibition by Roberta Tucci, inviting viewers into a vibrant world where the natural and celestial collide.Chimaera Gallery presents EARTH&SKY, a solo exhibition by Roberta Tucci, inviting viewers into a vibrant world where the natural and celestial collide in a consonance of color and form. Known for her abstract interpretations of the world around her, Tucci’s acrylic paintings draw inspiration from her deep, meditative connection to the outdoors. This collection captures the dualities of nature — the solidity of the earth and the expansiveness of the sky — through a body of work that spans large and small canvases,

A group art exhibition featuring members from the Vox Populi collectiveJanuary 18 - February 22, 2025beg. barter. steal. brings together the diverse practices of Vox Populi artist members as they play with the literal and symbolic meanings of 'begging, bartering, and stealing' in capitalism, exploring a wide range of lenses from meditations on exchange of time, labor, and environment, to mythological theft in fairy tales, trickster archetypes, and the magickal origins of money.James BrittStephanie BurseseLea Devon SorrentinoEvan GreensweigNatalie HijinxNatalie KuenziMelissa LangerCayla LockwoodGreg ParkerLane SpeidelJim StrongCynthia ZhouAbout Vox Populi:Founded in 1988, Vox Populi is a contemporary art space and artist collective

Join us for the closing reception of the group exhibition "Beg. Barter. Steal", featuring an artist talk followed by a storytelling event.Join us for the closing reception of our current group exhibition beg. barter. steal. featuring artwork by the members of the Vox Populi artist collective. We will begin the evening with a series of short talks by participating artists, followed by a special storytelling event.5:00 p.m. Artist Talk6:30 p.m. Storytelling eventRead Aloud: An evening of storytelling with Philadelphia artists sharing their favorite folk tales out loud. Get cozy into the shape of story, allegory, weirdness, recollection, wisdom, and magic.beg.

Join us at Chimaera Gallery for an immersive Sound Bath Jam — a unique meditative experience that surrounds you in soothing, healing sound. Unlike a traditional sound bath, this collaborative event brings together multiple sound artists who will weave a rich and layered soundscape using crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, chimes, and more. Let the harmonious interplay of frequencies guide you into a deep state of relaxation and mindfulness. Whether you're seeking stress relief, emotional release, or simply a moment of stillness, this collective performance offers a rejuvenating journey inward. Featured practitioners include: ✨ Kelly Lawler(@kellylawler555) ✨ Ariel Monroe (@deltae.m.wellness)

Join us for the opening reception of Agathe Bouton's latest solo exhibition "Interwoven".Interwoven explores the deep histories and shared traditions of textiles in Southeast Asia and Africa. Through her new series Les Bleus à l'Âme (Blues of the Soul), Bouton creates a textile-driven conversation, weaving together personal experience, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. Inspired by her time in Myanmar, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, she reflects on the significance of indigo, a color that transcends borders, linking diverse weaving traditions and everyday rituals.By cutting and weaving her monoprints into modular compositions, Bouton blends contemporary techniques with echoes of traditional craftsmanship. Gold

Join us for a special hands-on “Make and Take” workshop led by artist Agathe Bouton, held in conjunction with her solo exhibition InterwovenInspired by the Japanese tradition of Boro—a centuries-old technique of patching and mending cloth—this engaging session invites participants to create their own decorative textile panel using repurposed denim. With guidance from Bouton, whose latest body of work explores themes of repair and reuse, you’ll learn how to layer, arrange, and adhere fabric to a canvas, transforming everyday materials into meaningful art.No experience necessary—this workshop is open to individuals and families (ages 10 and up). All materials will be

Learn how to “paint” using richly colored paper pulp.Join us at Chimaera Gallery for a hands-on workshop led by exhibiting artist Elizabeth Mackie, held in conjunction with her solo show Ripple Effect. In this all-ages session, participants will explore the fascinating process of papermaking and learn how to “paint” using richly colored paper pulp. Create your own textured, tactile artwork while learning techniques that blend sculpture, painting, and craft. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity!

Join third-generation Tarot reader Roksana Filipowska for an in-person workshop!Gather together to reflect on the year and decide what you'd like to hold onto, as well as what you'd like to release and "throw in the compost bin" before the rush of the holidays.Join third-generation Tarot reader Roksana Filipowska, Ph.D., for an in-person workshop to reflect upon the personal and collective themes of 2025, which corresponds to the Tarot archetypes of The Hermit and The Moon. We'll co-create a practice to support the decomposition of this year’s experiences into what writer Sophie Strand calls “good soil,” from which future seeds