Arts

• DHGLFDWLRn FHUHPRnLHV for a fine arts gallery at Souderton Area High School featuring works of Walter E. Baum and H. Theodore Hallman will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 in the school auditorium.

The paintings have been part of the school’s art collection since the 1940s, but this is the first time the 14 paintings are permanently displayed as a collection.

The dedication ceremony is part of homecoming ac- tivities at the school. The public is invited to attend. Information on the dedication: khengey@soudertonsd. org or 215-723-2808.

• “Stories from the Pearl S. Buck House: Lives Touched by the Legacy of Pearl S. Buck” is on display until Nov. 9 at the Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Road in Hilltown.

An excellent example of nineteenth century architecture, the house holds a rich intact museum collection of Pennsylvania country furni- ture alongside Chines decorative screens, Chen Chi paintings and works by celebrated artists. A highlight of the tour for many visitors is the desk and typewriter Buck used to write “The Good Earth.”

Some of her awards, including the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes and honorary college degrees are also on display.

Guided tours are available Tuesdays through Saturdays at 11 a.m, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.,

and on Sundays at 1 and 2 p.m.

Admission: $9 for adults; $8 for seniors; and $6 for students. Information: www. pearlsbuck.org, pearlsbuckhouse@pearlsbuck.org or 215-249-0100 ext. 110.