Gallery on Park will be presenting the plein air work created in Swarthmore's own Little Crum Creek Park. The select group of artists have been meeting in the park off and on since July and have created a wide variety of work that will be on display through the month of October. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Friends of Little Crum Creek Park who cares for and maintains this beautiful gem of a park.

Join us for the artists opening reception this Saturday, October 2nd from 2-4pm. Meet the artists, view their work and enjoy complimentary light refreshments. For the safety and comfort of those attending the refreshments will be served outdoors in the side garden. This is a free event and all are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Come visit us outside of Gallery on Park for our monthly pop-up with Maxine Manges. Maxine makes beautiful pottery vessels called frogs. She then fills them with flowers that she grows in her home garden in Glenn Mills.

Flower frogs date back to 14th century Japan as a means of assisting florists with flower arranging. ... Some are not used in vases but come with their own containers to hold the water and, even more interestingly, some are beautiful ceramic figurines with holes to hold flowers as an art form.

Flower frogs were very popular in the mid-twenties and thirties during the flapper era yet they can be traced back to the 16th century in Europe. The oldest flower frog in the US can be traced back to a patent issued in 1875. ... They are so helpful in holding the flower stems upright!

“I am making frogs as a practical and useful way to arrange flowers if one feels inadequate in that department. As a vessel it is beautiful when standing alone, so can be placed beside the table candlesticks, or on a  shelf, but there it is waiting for some water and short cut flowers at any time of the year. The holes are big enough for a sturdy stem, and unlike the old glass ones my Mom used to use, they support the stem long enough so that they don't fall over and don't have to sit in yet another container. Most have elegant little tippy toe feet.

They will be filled with flowers for you on site to take home or give as a gift.”

- Maxine Manges

Come visit us outside of Gallery on Park for our monthly pop-up with Maxine Manges. Maxine makes beautiful pottery vessels called frogs. She then fills them with flowers that she grows in her home garden in Glenn Mills.

Flower frogs date back to 14th century Japan as a means of assisting florists with flower arranging. ... Some are not used in vases but come with their own containers to hold the water and, even more interestingly, some are beautiful ceramic figurines with holes to hold flowers as an art form.

Flower frogs were very popular in the mid-twenties and thirties during the flapper era yet they can be traced back to the 16th century in Europe. The oldest flower frog in the US can be traced back to a patent issued in 1875. ... They are so helpful in holding the flower stems upright!

“I am making frogs as a practical and useful way to arrange flowers if one feels inadequate in that department. As a vessel it is beautiful when standing alone, so can be placed beside the table candlesticks, or on a  shelf, but there it is waiting for some water and short cut flowers at any time of the year. The holes are big enough for a sturdy stem, and unlike the old glass ones my Mom used to use, they support the stem long enough so that they don't fall over and don't have to sit in yet another container. Most have elegant little tippy toe feet.

They will be filled with flowers for you on site to take home or give as a gift.”

- Maxine Manges

Come visit us outside of Gallery on Park for our monthly pop-up with Maxine Manges. Maxine makes beautiful pottery vessels called frogs. She then fills them with flowers that she grows in her home garden in Glenn Mills.

Flower frogs date back to 14th century Japan as a means of assisting florists with flower arranging. ... Some are not used in vases but come with their own containers to hold the water and, even more interestingly, some are beautiful ceramic figurines with holes to hold flowers as an art form.

Flower frogs were very popular in the mid-twenties and thirties during the flapper era yet they can be traced back to the 16th century in Europe. The oldest flower frog in the US can be traced back to a patent issued in 1875. ... They are so helpful in holding the flower stems upright!

“I am making frogs as a practical and useful way to arrange flowers if one feels inadequate in that department. As a vessel it is beautiful when standing alone, so can be placed beside the table candlesticks, or on a  shelf, but there it is waiting for some water and short cut flowers at any time of the year. The holes are big enough for a sturdy stem, and unlike the old glass ones my Mom used to use, they support the stem long enough so that they don't fall over and don't have to sit in yet another container. Most have elegant little tippy toe feet.

They will be filled with flowers for you on site to take home or give as a gift.”

- Maxine Manges

Come on out and meet custom pet portrait artist, Loulou Clayton outside of Gallery on Park on Saturday, May 22nd from 9:30am-noon. Loulou is so much fun and her portraits really capture the personality of the pets she paints. While here, see samples of her work and even place an order for a pet portrait of your own!

And don’t forget, Swarthmore Farmers Market runs from 9-12 which is located right across from us! So come on out to Swarthmore and make a day of it!

To see more about Loulou and her work visit her website, https://www.loulouclayton.com.

Please join us for our first pop-up of 2021! Meet the artist, Krista Patton and enjoy a wide selection of her work inside and outside of the shop.

This is perfect time to bring that special mom in your life and have her pick out something special for herself.

As an added bonus: This is also the first day of The Swarthmore Farmers Market which takes place right across the street from 9am-noon, so come on out and spend your morning in Swarthmore!

On Sunday, December 6th from noon - 3pm please join us for a Meet + Greet with Decembers Featured Artist, Nancy Markezin. Complimentary refreshment and stimulating conversation will be provided!

Her show entitled "My Journey", is a collection of areal inspired abstract work inspired by her travels over the years as seen from above. Also included in her exhibit are a series of mini mixed media paintings installed in vintage frames and more!

On Saturday, November 7th from 10am - 1pm please join us for a Meet + Greet with Novembers Featured Artist, Cynthia Murray.

Her show entitled "Inspired by Nature", is a collection of landscapes, ecoprints and jewelry that will be on display for the month. Come on in to get your dose of tranquility and meet this multi talented local artist.

Join us for the opening of "Liminal Space", a collection of mixed media work by Michele Southworth on view for the month of October. Join us this Saturday the 10th of October to view her latest work and to meet the artist!

The Swarthmore Farmers Market will be taking place during the same hours right across the street and the Swarthmore Horticultural Society will be having their annual Spring bulb sale next door! Come on out and see all of what Swarthmore has to offer on a beautiful fall day.

August Finale: Safe Summer Saturdays at Gallery On Park in Swarthmore. 

Redux! Summer Finale: (Due to inclement weather on the 8/29th), Safe and Colorful Saturday at Gallery On Park in Swarthmore has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 5th.

Open indoors and out, across from the wonderful Swarthmore Farmers Market.

On Saturday, September 5th, come say hello, see a preview of the paintings from our upcoming featured artist Joan Sobel, along with a brand new cache of remarkably beautiful ceramic plates, pitchers and bowls by artist Maxine Manges.  Stroll the street, and enjoy a colorful, relaxing break while the weather is fine!

Social distancing guidelines are followed both indoors, and shopping under the canopy outdoors. Stop by for a look, a shop, or just hello. Paintings, ceramics, jewelry, home goods, cotton masks — and under the canopy:  Small batch tabletop textiles – plenty in blue and white for a festive holiday table.  Plus, natural plant dye scarves — all from Textiil.

Until we can host our monthly art opening and events once more – please join us for our indoor/outdoor Safe Summer Saturdays.

We look forward to seeing you!

August Finale: Safe Summer Saturdays at Gallery On Park in Swarthmore. 

Open indoors and out, across from the swinging Swarthmore Farmers Market.

On Saturday, August 29th, come say hello, see our current selection of fine art and craft, stroll the street, and enjoy a colorful, relaxing break while the weather is fine! 

Social distancing guidelines are followed both indoors, and shopping under the canopy outdoors. Stop by for a look, a shop, or just hello. Paintings, ceramics, jewelry, home goods, masks -- and under the canopy on Saturday August 29th : Eco-print shawls and small batch tabletop textiles from Textiil. 

Until we can host our monthly art opening and events once more – please join us for our indoor/outdoor Safe Summer Saturdays.

We look forward to seeing you!

Swing by Gallery on Park and enjoy watching our August Featured Artist, Trish Sheff work live on a painting in front of the shop from 10am-12pm, Saturday the 22nd. While here, be sure to enjoy her tranquil seascapes which are on display in our windows.

The Swarthmore Farmers Market will be open from 10-12 as well, so make a day of it! Buy work by local artists and produce grown by local farmers, stroll down the block and enjoy outdoor dining at our many eateries. Come on out and support the businesses and see what Swarthmore has to offer!