Berks Art Alliance

09/16/2026

- 🚨 LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES!

Midnight. September 18. That's the deadline.

There are only two days left to enter the Berks Art Alliance 47th Open Juried Exhibition!

And this year, your work will be considered by our juror, Jeff Schaller, a Pennsylvania artist whose work combines imagery, text, and pop culture in bold, unexpected ways. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally.

🖼️ 47th Open Juried Exhibition
⏰ Deadline: Midnight, September 18
📍 Cohen Gallery at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Have something you've been thinking about entering? Now's the time.

Submit your work before the clock runs out. 🎨

Enter the 2026 Juried Show - https://www.berksartalliance.com/juried-show-2026-entry-form.html - Or see link in bio.

09/16/2026

It’s time for our 2nd annual BAA Potluck Picnic at the Red Bridge Pavilion near Gring’s Mill! Please join us if you can. Paint if you’d like.

RSVP (including regrets) at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094DAFA92AAA8-65694629-baaend (all details in the sign up).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Let's celebrate the end of summer and beginning of fall! We'll gather on October 4, 2026 from 12:30 unitl 4:30 pm at the Red Bridge Pavilion at Gring's Mill (2141 Tulpehocken Rd, Wyomissing, PA). If you come to the T at Broadcasting Rd, turn left onto Tulpehocken Rd and the pavilion will be on your....

09/13/2026

A big thank you to BAA member Helen Reinhold (Helen Reinhold Art) who presented “A Story within a Story” to the Berks Art Alliance audience on Tuesday. Thank you for sharing your artistic process and your story with us!

Go to www.berksartalliance.com for more information about membership and meetings.

09/11/2026

✏️ Have you been wanting to learn to draw? Now’s the time to give it a try!

Join artist Kaitlyn Carl for Intro to Drawing, a beginner-friendly workshop focused on capturing form accurately and exploring the basics of shading.

Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to strengthen your drawing skills, Kaitlyn will guide you through the fundamentals in a fun, hands-on day of creativity.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM
📍 The Warehouse Studios, West Reading
💲 $55 BAA Members | $65 Nonmembers

⏳ Don’t wait to register! September 26 will be here before you know it, and space is limited.

Come spend the day drawing, learning, and building skills you can take with you into your own creative practice. 🎨✏️

👉 Registration required:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/introduction-to-drawing-with-kaitlyn-carl
Or visit the link in our bio.

09/09/2026

🎨 Your Art. Goggleworks. One More Chance!

Have a piece you've been thinking about entering? This is your sign.

The deadline for the Berks Art Alliance 47th Open Juried Exhibition is almost here!

⏰ Entries close at MIDNIGHT on September 18, 2026.

Whether you create paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, or other 2D/3D work, we want to see what you're making.

🏆 Cash awards + special awards
🖼️ Exhibition at the Cohen Gallery at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
🎨 Juror: Jeff Schaller

Don't let the deadline sneak up on you. Choose your work, submit your entry, and put your art in the running!

👉 Visit the Berks Art Alliance website for the prospectus and entry information.

09/03/2026

✏️ Ready to learn the basics of drawing?

Join artist Kaitlyn Carl for Intro to Drawing, a beginner friendly workshop designed to help you accurately capture form and explore the basics of shading.

Kaitlyn is a self taught artist who has been drawing and creating for as long as she can remember. Her passion for art and creativity makes this a wonderful opportunity for anyone ready to pick up a pencil!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 The Warehouse Studios, West Reading

💲 $55 BAA Members | $65 Nonmembers

Come learn something new and leave with fresh skills and drawings you can be proud of! 🎨✏️ Registration required - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/introduction-to-drawing-with-kaitlyn-carl or visit our link in bio.

09/02/2026

🎨 Thursday Member Open Studios are happening every week at Berks Art Alliance!

Looking for a creative way to spend your Thursday? Join fellow artists for a morning of art, camaraderie, and creativity!

🖼️ Morning Portrait Session
Every Thursday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Artists of all skill levels are welcome, from dabblers to seasoned professionals. Whether you're looking to practice your portrait skills, connect with other artists, or simply enjoy creating alongside fellow creatives, this is a wonderful opportunity to do just that.

💲 BAA Members: $5
💲 Nonmembers: $6

Interested in being a model or have questions about the portrait group? Visit https://www.berksartalliance.com/members-weekly-studios.html or our link in bio.

And that's not all! Thursday Member Open Studios also include opportunities to enjoy an afternoon still life session.

Come spend your Thursday surrounded by creativity, inspiration, and fellow artists. We hope to see you there! ❤️🎨

08/31/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🎨

The deadline is approaching for the Berks Art Alliance 47th Open Juried Exhibition!

This is your opportunity to have your work considered for exhibition at the beautiful Cohen Gallery at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading.

📅 ENTRY DEADLINE: September 18, 2026

🖼️ The exhibition runs November 5 through November 29, 2026

✨ Open to artists 18 and older
✨ All 2D and 3D media eligible, with some exceptions
✨ Submit up to 3 original works
✨ Artwork will be judged on originality, creativity, technical ability, and presentation

🏆 Awards include:

🥇 First Place: $750
🥈 Second Place: $450
🥉 Third Place: $300
✨ 5 Honorable Mentions: $100 each
✨ Patrons' Choices
✨ Emerging Artist Award
✨ Additional Special Awards

Our juror for this year's exhibition is Jeff Schaller, a nationally exhibited Pennsylvania artist whose work combines visual and written symbols to create thought provoking and imaginative stories.

Don't wait until the last minute! Your artwork deserves to be seen.

Submit your entries by September 18 through the Berks Art Alliance website!

08/27/2026

🎨 BAA Member Speaker Series presents: The Story Within the Story

What story is hiding inside your art? ✨

Join us on September 8 at 7 PM at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education as Berks Art Alliance member Helen Reinhold shares her creative journey and inspires artists to explore the power of storytelling in their own work.

Helen is an award-winning impressionistic oil and acrylic painter, instructor, and member of both Berks Art Alliance and Art Plus Gallery. Known for her bold, rich color, adventurous texture, and beautiful still lifes and landscapes, Helen also brings figures and portraits into her creative repertoire.

In The Story Within the Story, Helen will explore how a fleeting thought, an unexpected moment, a photo session with models and vintage props, or simply being open to serendipity can lead to something much bigger than the original idea.

And there is one more story you definitely won't want to miss...

Helen will share her most surprising chance connection with Mary Cassatt.

Yes... THE Mary Cassatt. 👀🎨

Come spend an evening celebrating creativity, storytelling, unexpected inspiration, and the stories that tug at our hearts.

📅 September 8
🕖 7 PM
📍 Yocum Institute for Arts Education

Not a BAA member yet? We'd love to have you! Learn more about becoming a member of Berks Art Alliance: https://www.berksartalliance.com/about-baa-membership.html

08/14/2026

🎨 Learn from an award-winning artist this November!

The Berks Art Alliance is excited to welcome Helen Reinhold for a special workshop this November.

Known for her expressive paintings and engaging teaching style, Helen has inspired artists of all skill levels to strengthen their creative practice while exploring new techniques and fresh approaches to painting. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, gain new insights, or simply spend a day immersed in creativity, this workshop promises to be an inspiring experience.

Workshops like this are one of the many ways the Berks Art Alliance fulfills its mission of encouraging artists through education, inspiration, and community.

🖌️ Space is limited, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

Visit www.berksartalliance.com/workshops for workshop details, registration information, and updates as they become available.

We hope you'll join us for a day of learning, creativity, and artistic connection!