Welcome to the Parkland Art League

About Us

The Parkland Art League is a group of artists whose objectives are: to encourage friendship among persons interested in art, to awaken and sustain their interest in art and to exhibit the art of our members. In addition we offer the public the opportunity to purchase original art. Members are provided opportunities to advance their skills by offering a lending library of instructional DVDs, having exceptional artist demonstrators at monthly meetings and hosting workshops taught by artists who excel in their craft. CLUB HISTORY

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Closing Receptions at Stony Run Winery, October 15, 5-7 pm and at Blue Mountain Vineyard October 24, 4-6pm.

October meeting on the 7th, will be a demonstration by our very own, Rita Richetti, starting at 7pm.

Rita is a veteran visual artist, formally from the farmlands of NJ and currently located in Eastern PA. Stylistically, she stays close to realism but occasionally veers off and adds a bit of humor to her paintings. Her online studio includes paintings of florals, portraits, landscapes, studies of the masters, murals, and playful acrylic pours.

Over the years, Rita was awarded a BFA in drawing and two Master degrees in education. She worked in Special Education for over twenty years, first as a teacher, then as a supervisor and principal. During that time she raised four fine sons and founded “Arts Abilities” where she employed simple painting techniques to show people of all ages and ability levels that they too can produce pieces worthy of frames and permanent wall space. Rita's goal is to unleash creativity in people through a variety of artistic expressions and media. Her services include: classical instruction for all levels, supported studio time, consultation and therapeutic support for students with special needs, plein air events, and art parties for any occasion.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
to see our members' work

Congratulations to PAL members who had work juried into LAA's 90th Anniversary Celebration Show at the Allentown Art Museum.

Jeanne Stock is one of ten local artists and artisans exhibiting at the Albany Arts Fest on Saturday, October 18, 9-4pm. Albany Historical Society, 404 Old Philly Pike, Kempton, PA

Ilene Rubin has two paintings accepted into the New Hope Arts, New Hope Now and Then Juried Art Show. September 12 - October 12. Reception; Friday, September 12, 6-8pm. 2 Stockton Ave, 2nd floor, New Hope, PA 18938

Ilene Rubin's painting, Dancing In The Sunlight won First Place at the Bucks County Community College 'Show of Shows' Art Exhibition

Rita Richetti got the Peoples Choice Award in the LAA Summer Show for her painting "Wolf Dog."

Marianne Knipe was accepted into the Philadelphia Pastel Society National Juried Exhibition-Visions in Pastel and also in their online juried show. That show will be at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne PA, September 8-October 4.

Deb Garlicki sold a painting at Stony Run Winery, Liz Kenny sold two paintings at Blue Mountain Vineyard, and Gloria Hasel sold a painting after her exhibit at Stony Run. Congratulations to all.

Congratulations to Jill Stanley for the Peoples Choice Award at Blue Mountain Vineyard for "Evening Stroll.

Val Schramak and Glenn Kratzer sold paintings at the Parkland Community Library and Luther Crest.

Joy Barnes sold two paintings at our Luther Crest venue.

Many of our members were accepted into the LAA Fall Show; Jeanne Stock, Gloria Hasel, Joy Barnes, Emory Smith, Ilene Rubin, Marianne Riker and Kay Stauffer.

Ron Pratt was commissioned to do two murals for the America on Wheels Museum in Allentown.

Rose Mavis is continuing her oil classes at Art Beat Cafe on Thursday Afternoons.

Kenneth Browne recently sold two paintings at Stony Run Winery.

Rita Richetti will be having a childrens art class on September 13 at Juxtahub in Emmaus. Topic will be Paint the Masters Series: Van Gogh Cows, ages 8-11 and 12-16.