Berks Art Alliance

06/15/2026

We had our first social gathering at Thorn Alley Kitchen in the Goggleworks last week. The food was delicious and the company was even better. Thank you to those who RSVP’d and attended. Let’s do this again some time soon!

06/15/2026

Plein air session last Thursday at the Thomas P Bentley Nature Preserve. It was hot, but they cooled off by the furnace!

05/30/2026

The Berks Art Alliance is excited to announce the 47th Open Juried Exhibition at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Cohen Gallery!

Join us this November for a dynamic exhibition featuring regional artists across a wide range of mediums and styles. Over $2000 in awards and prizes will be presented, with this year’s exhibition juried by Jeff Schaller.

📍 GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Cohen Gallery
🗓 Exhibition Dates: November 5–29, 2026
🎉 Opening Reception: November 6, 6–8pm
🏆 Award Presentation: 6:30pm

Artists may submit entries digitally through September 18. Full prospectus and details available at berksartalliance.com.

We look forward to celebrating another inspiring year of creativity and community!

05/18/2026

It’s the beginning of Plein Air Season! The group meets on Thursdays and Sundays throughout the summer.

Visit https://www.berksartalliance.com/2026-calendar.html for all of our upcoming events.

05/12/2026

Save the Date! For more information visit: www.artplusgallerypa.com.

We hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

Jesse Prentiss will be our speaker this Tuesday, May 12 at 7 pm at Yocum Institute for Arts Education. Come and listen to her speak about what motivates you to create art.

Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be a member, but we’d love you to be!

04/09/2026

There's still plenty of room! Don't miss out on this wonderful excursion. Sign up today! https://www.berksartalliance.com/bus-trip-sign-up.html

02/15/2026

02/15/2026

Congratulations to the amazing artists representing the Berks Art Alliance at our member show at Yocum Institute for Arts Education. The talent of the BAA is well represented in this show! All of these original pieces are for sale, so head to Yocum theough mid-March and see them in person.

Marlene Book - first place
Kyn Balthazar - second place
Kathryn Wild - third place
Mia Davis - honorable mention
Jane DeGruchy - honorable mention
Sarah Gersbach - honorable mention
Layne Strickler - Paul Delp award (must be a person or animal)

Congratulations again!

02/09/2026

Hawk Mountain has a great lineup of artisans to help you through the last month and a half of winter. This includes one of our members, Marky Barto. Scan the QR to register.