Upcoming events
Reforged
Our new exhibition by Adrian Leo Maldonado unveils on April 5th from 6-8pm. Reforged is a mutifaceted show from our new full-time artist, featuring a collection of metal-smithing pieces from 2019 as well as tattoo designs that will be available to be inked during the month of April. Come explore Adrian’s transition from metals to tattoos and meet the newest member of the Ravensgate flock.
Winter Yule Art Show Reception
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This winter, Ravensgate is hosting a Yule art show featuring a selection of original work by local artists. The pieces in this show will make for excellent holiday gifts, so make sure you stop on by if you have someone in your life who you’d love to get some original artwork for! The reception for the Winter Yule Art Show is Friday, December 1st from 6 pm - 8 pm.
"Well Loved" Art Show by Tina Crespo
Come join us on November 3rd from 6pm - 8pm for the reception of “Well Loved” by Tina Crespo!
Tina is an abstract artist exploring memory and how our minds re-imagine past experiences based on our mood and emotions during that time. She works across many mediums, using whichever helps convey the thought behind the piece. Her work is heavily inspired by small moments that pass us by but leave a deep impact.
As usual, snacks and drinks will be provided at the reception!
October Haunted Art Show Reception
We’re embracing the spirit of Samhain this October by hosting a spooky-themed art show! We’ll be featuring spooky, haunting, and dark artwork from a selction of local artists. The reception for the show will be on Friday, October 6th from 6 pm - 8 pm. Stop on by to check out some great work by great people!
Phoenixville Art Walk
We’re excited to be participating in Phoenixville’s first ever Art Walk!
The Art Walk features several businesses and galleries in Phoenixville that will be displaying artwork visitors can enjoy on a self-guided tour throughout town. At Ravensgate, we’ll be featuring work by Jordan. Usually, Jordan spend her days in the back of the shop working one-on-one with her tattoo clients, so it’s exciting to be able to feature her talents at the front of the shop for everyone to enjoy!
The Art Walk takes place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 12:00-4:00 pm.
Afterward, there will be an afterparty at Root Down at 4:00 pm, so we hope to see you at the galleries and after for beer!
To learn more about the Phoenixville Art Walk and the other galleries and artists involved, please click here.
Harmonizing Perspectives
Join us on Friday, August 4th from 6 pm - 8 pm for the opening reception of the Harmonizing Perspectives art show by Sean Halloran and Tom Ransom at Ravensgate! Sean has put together an amazing collection of paintings curated to complement the wonderful sculpture work by Tom. We hope to see you all at the recpetion to check out these fantastic works of art by two great people!
Leather Crafting Class
Interested in learning the basic techniques of working with leather?
In our Intro to Leather Class, we'll walk you through the steps of creating a minimalist wallet, from cutting out the initial pattern to stitching to finishing edges and even adding a stamp of your choice! Then you'll get to make your own keyring, which teaches you additional techniques that are important in leathercraft, such as setting snaps and rivets.
And the best part? You'll have keepsakes from the class you can take home because you will keep what you make!
There are only 6 spots available, so act fast if you want to reserve a spot for yourself!
Leather Carving Class
One of the most fun parts of working with leather is carving and tooling your own artwork, which is exactly what you'll get to do in our 2-hour Leather Carving Class.
In this class, we'll teach you the basics of carving and tooling designs on your own 4-piece coaster set. And the best part is that you get to take your coasters home with you as a keepsake or to use as a gift for someone you love!
There are only 6 spots available, so act fast if you want to reserve a spot for yourself!
"Male Works" - A solo exhibition by Keith David Trievel
KEITH DAVID TRIEVEL born July 13th, 1954 in Royersford, where he currently resides.
"An instructor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art once told me if we can draw the human figure properly, we can draw anything. I never forgot that. No matter how many other paintings I do of natural subjects, local landscapes or abstracts, I always come back to the male form. There is an emotional connection to it that I seldom experience with other work. It just feels different while I am making it. My paintings are created using a combination of acrylic on canvas, bonded tissue, and ink drawing, which I developed while in art school and is now my signature style. Some have said it is reminiscent of fresco, mosaic or stained glass. I prefer the male figure because it's what I know and because the male musculature works better with my technique. My subjects often appear to be emerging from darkness into light... perhaps a metaphor for my life and artistic journey. "
This collection of work will be on display at Ravensgate for the month of July, with an opening reception on Friday, July 7th from 6-8 pm.
Imprinted Reception
Imprinted
Opening Reception: 6/2/23 from 6-8pm
We are hosting a show recognizing the influence of Phoenixville printmaker, Gillian Pokalo. Gillian's artwork and teaching have had a significant impact on the creative community of Phoenixville. She taught countless classes at the art center and generously shared her printmaking knowledge with many students. Her classes, originally taught where our shop is today, were a strong connecting thread in forming the current Phoenixville art community. Gillian is off to share her printmaking knowledge with more parts of the world, but before she leaves we are hosting a show that gives a glimpse of her mark on our community. This gallery show features work made by just a handful of her many former students. Please join us on 5/2/23 from 6-8pm to celebrate the imprint Gillian Pokalo has made in Phoenixville.
Magazine Release Party
Magazine Release Party
Opening Reception: 5/5/23 from 6-8pm
We are thrilled to be hosting the magazine release party for the spring/summer issue of the PXV Art Mag! Jordan Cunningham was chosen as the guest curator of issue No. 06. In this issue, artists share their process for visualizing and creating their artwork. We are celebrating this issue with a group show featuring work from the magazine in our gallery. Please join us on 5/5/23 from 6-8pm for an opening reception to celebrate the newest issue of the PXV Art Mag.
Woman to Woman
Woman to Woman
Opening Reception: 3/10/23 from 6-8pm
Woman to Woman is a risograph show celebrating female artists connected to our community. Four artists were invited to create work featuring the female form with floral elements. All artwork created for the show was printed by Risolve Studio in Lancaster, PA. Risograph printing combines digital and traditional printing techniques to create truly stunning works of art. For this show, each artist is sharing two limited-edition works of art with 50 prints in each edition. The prints will be available for sale online and in-person on 3/10/23, at 12:00pm EST. Join us on 3/10/23 from 6-8pm for an opening reception celebrating this collection.
Featured Artists: Nicole Carter, Jordan Cunningham, Kenzie De, and Emily Mullet.