The Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation is pleased to present the opening of Great Expectations, an exhibition that aligns with our foundation’s mission to expose the public to fine abstract art, from both old masters and new artists, and to educate current and future generations on the significant styles of Abstract Expressionism.
This group show brings together several young and mid-life artists – all local to Pennsylvania – with the great expectation of showcasing how the abstract tradition continues to influence contemporary art in surprisingly new ways.
Jim Thorpe has always been a town that cultivates and appreciates the arts. That is precisely why we originally decided to open an art foundation in this charming town in 1985.
Sadly, the foundation is only open on the weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day, due to the expense of heating such a large, historic building.
The Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation resides in the former Presbyterian Church of Mauch Chunk, which dates back to the 1850s and houses Tiffany and Le Farge stained glass windows and intricate, hand carved woodwork.
This special and dramatic building is home to one of the largest and most historically pertinent collections of American Abstract Expressionism in Pennsylvania. Focusing primarily on The New York School of Abstract Expressionism, the exhibition center in Jim Thorpe is an ideal setting for these dramatic works.
The opening reception for Great Expectations will be held on a Sunday evening to provide Jim Thorpe locals the opportunity to enjoy the exhibition after the weekend tourist rush.
The artists participating in Great Expectations include: Pat Badt, Aillinn Brennan, Claire Giblin, Ryan Hnat, Gary Jurysta, Joel Le Bow, Sarah Macneill, Shozo Nagano, Robert Stark, and Brian Wiggins.
Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation
Anita Shapolsky, Director and Founder
20 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe
570.325.5815 • www.asartfoundation.org
Sat & Sun, 11:00am – 5:00pm
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