ART EXHIBITS
OPENINGSLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30 N. First St., Bangor. 610-599-4993. The Enduring Thread: The Textile and Garment Industries of the Slate Belt: Photos, fabric and stories about the local garment industry, as well as a model of a mill floor. Reservations recommended. (Aug. 15-Oct. 31). Through Oct. 31. facebook.com/ Slate-Belt-Heritage-Center -SBHC-684423348262661
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AMERICA ON WHEELS, 5 N. Front St., Allentown. 610-432-4200. What’s In a Name? Creation, Innovation, Acceleration, & Fame: Cars manufactured between 1911 and 1957, all manufactured by the Hudson Motor Company and the Essex Motor Company including the 1953 Hudson Hornet 4-door sedan that was the first model ever to be featured in a NASCAR race. americaonwheels.org.
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700. Betsy James Wyeth: Tribute: 20 Andrew Wyeth works, depicting his wife and muse, created over the decades. Through Jan. 10. Votes for Women: A Visual History: Drawings, illustrations, and posters from museums, historical societies, and private collections that visualize the complex political messages conveyed by suffragists. Through Sept. 27. Witness to History: Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein: 55 of the photographs taken by Somerstein during the March 25, 1965, Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, civil rights march accompanied by his commentary of the day’s events. Through Nov. 1. brandywine.org.
CLAY ON MAIN, 313 Main St., Oley. 610-987-0273. Backstitching: Contemporary Needle Art: Six artists working with textiles, thread, printmaking on fabric, and other mediums explore the relationship between the role of women artists and how they viewed the traditional histories of their chosen medium. Gallery times offered in 30
minute appointments. Through Aug. 9. clayonmain.org.
DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER, 3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, Allentown. 484-664-1002. Bricklive Ocean Outdoor Exhibition: 25 marine life sculptures made from interlocking construction toy bricks. Advance reservations required. Through Nov. 1. davincisciencecenter.org.
JAMES A. MICHENER ART MUSEUM, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-340-9800. Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water: Work by seven local artists investigating the effects of global warming, climate change, pollution, and related environmental concerns on bodies of water and aquatic species including largescale painting, works on paper, sculpture and installation. Reserved timed tickets. Through Jan. 10. michenerartmuseum.org.
MERCER MUSEUM, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-345-0210. 200 Years of Bucks County Art: Over 100 works, including paintings by Charles Willson Peale, Edward Hicks, Martin Johnson Heade, Thomas Hicks, Thomas Otter, William Lathrop and Daniel Garber, as well as Jonathan and William Trego, Edward Trego, Samuel DuBois, Robert Street, Samuel Moon, more. Through Dec. 31. mercermuseum.org.
NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton. 610-923-3548. Where Creativity Flows: Two Centuries of Art Inspired by our Canal: Historic and contemporary artworks, novels and children’s books, folk art, and film that capture the history and beauty of canal life. Works by Local artists on display alongside clips from films including 1835 and 1955 remake of “The Farmer Takes a Wife” and tributes to public art
murals. Through Dec. 20. canals.org.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem. 610-694-6644. Art of Precision: The Engineered Sculpture of Christopher Bathgate: The self-trained machinist employing handmade tools, automated CNC milling machines and metal lathes to create complex artistic expressions inspired by industry. Through Aug. 30. nmih.org.
NEW HOPE ARTS CENTER, 2 Stockton Ave., New Hope. 215-862-9606. Sculpture 2020: Contemporary work. Through Sept. 13. newhopearts.org.
SIGAL MUSEUM, 342 Northampton
St., Easton. 610-253-1222. Destination:Northampton County: Celebrates inclusivity, diversity, and community through the sharing of stories of those who settled in Northampton County long ago as well as today. Advanced online timed ticket purchase required. Through Dec. 26. sigalmuseum.org.
STUDIO B FINE ART GALLERY, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Virtual Tour: Fine art exhibit in all media and book release entitled “Superheroes: What the World Needs Now.” Through Oct. 11. studiobbb.org.
THE SNOW GOOSE GALLERY, 470 Main St., Bethlehem. 610-974A 9099. The Art of the Miniature XXVII: The 28th invitational exhibition of fine art miniatures from around the world features 450 works in various media by 90 artists from 23 states and 12 countries on 5 continents. The entire show is on the gallery website and works are available for purchase. Through Aug. 30. thesnowgoosegallery.com.
GALLERY 840, 840 Hamilton St, Allentown. 484-866-2972. Summer Escape Art Exhibit: Ocean scenes, tropical foliage and seaside towns by fourteen artists. View online and in gallery. Through Aug. 27. gallery840.net.