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The Wayne Art Center, established as the first art center on the Main Line, has been enriching the cultural needs of the community since 1930. Over 12,000 students and visitors participate in Wayne Art Center classes and events annually. Customized outreach programs are provided to populations in need and use art for therapeutic value.

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    Wayne Art Center

    413 Maplewood Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087

    Phone: 610-688-3553   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    06/19/13	Summer Entertainment Series: Once Upon a Vegetable with the Radnor Memorial Library Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: Once Upon a Vegetable with the Radnor Memorial Library Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 19, 2013 Dig into picture book art with the Radnor Memorial Library! Enjoy a story-time featuring stories and songs about a variety of vegetables. Learn about print making methods of illustration, and try the technique hands on with root vegetable prints! This event is Free, but registration is required.
    06/03/13- 08/23/13	Summer Art Camp Wayne Art Center Summer Art Camp Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 3-August 23, 2013 The Wayne Art Center is proud to announce our 30th Anniversary season of Summer Art Camp – the full class schedule is online and open to registration now! The 2013 Summer Program Catalog is also available to download. Please visit www.wayneart.org to view your classes today. Summer Art Camp at the Wayne Art Center is one of the longest running day camps on the Mainline, and serves over 1200 campers ages 3-15 from our community each season. We are looking forward to welcoming your...
    05/10/13- 06/29/13	7th Annual Plein Air Festival Wayne Art Center 7th Annual Plein Air Festival Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center May 10-June 29, 2013 Wayne Art Center presents the 7th annual Plein Air Festival, a juried exhibition & sale of local landscapes by national plein artists. This year's juror, Jim Wodark has selected 30 artists to compete in the festival from May 6-10 in Wayne, PA and its historical and pastoral surroudings. Works completed during the festival week will be judged for prizes up to $6,000.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/26/13	Easy Summer Cooking: Small Plates and Wine Wayne Art Center Easy Summer Cooking: Small Plates and Wine Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 26, 2013 Experience a taste of Europe, California and the Southern Hemisphere! Award winning chef Joan Menige and renowned wine expert Robert Peters have planned an entertaining evening of cooking and wine tasting. Learn to prepare delicious, light summer dishes and pair them with affordable wines. Bring a friend and be ready to relax, enjoy and savor the flavors.
    06/27/13	Summer Entertainment Series: The Magic of Erick Hershey Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: The Magic of Erick Hershey Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 27, 2013 Throughout the years, Erick Hershey has performed in a number of styles, beginning in classical magic. After relocating near his ancestral home in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he themed his magic to reflect his country roots. ‘Country Conjuring’ was born, showcasing the laid-back fun of country living. Billed as “back-porch magic”, the act features magic designed to take the audience out of the world of reality, and into the world of...
    06/27/13	Summer Entertainment Series #1: The Magic of Erick Hershey Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series #1: The Magic of Erick Hershey Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 27, 2013 Join the Wayne Art Center throughout the summer for our Summer Entertainment Series Programs, offered FREE & open to the public as part of our Summer Art Camp! The first of these programs, The Magic of Erick Hershey: An Enchanted Adventure will occur on Thursday, June 27th from 11:15-Noon. Throughout the years, Erick Hershey has performed in a number of styles, beginning in classical magic.  After relocating near his ancestral home in beautiful Lancaster...
    07/11/13	Summer Entertainment Series: Art Over Lunch With Abby, Miro Mural! Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: Art Over Lunch With Abby, Miro Mural! Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center July 11, 2013 Join Ms. Abby Laible on a creative arts adventure! Learn a little bit about Modernist artist Joan Miro, and work together with kids & adults of all ages to create a fabulous 'Miro Mural' to grace the halls of the Wayne Art Center for the remainder of the camp season! Recommended for ages 4 & up. This Event is FREE, but pre-registration is required.
    07/31/13	Summer Entertainment Series: Tea (in Character!) With Ms. Pat Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: Tea (in Character!) With Ms. Pat Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center July 31, 2013 You are invited to join us for mid-day tea with accomplished actor and drama instructor, Ms. Pat Jordan on Wednesday, July 31st. Come dressed as a character from your favorite book or film: Harry Potter, Alice, The Cat in the Hat, Tinkerbell…the only limit is your imagination! Learn how to act out your special character for family and friends, or maybe even try out for a part in a show. Then, we’ll enjoy tea, lemonade and treats! An accomplished actor,...

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    06/19/13	Summer Entertainment Series: Once Upon a Vegetable with the Radnor Memorial Library Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: Once Upon a Vegetable with the Radnor Memorial Library Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 19, 2013 Dig into picture book art with the Radnor Memorial Library! Enjoy a story-time featuring stories and songs about a variety of vegetables. Learn about print making methods of illustration, and try the technique hands on with root vegetable prints! This event is Free, but registration is required.
    06/03/13- 08/23/13	Summer Art Camp Wayne Art Center Summer Art Camp Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 3-August 23, 2013 The Wayne Art Center is proud to announce our 30th Anniversary season of Summer Art Camp – the full class schedule is online and open to registration now! The 2013 Summer Program Catalog is also available to download. Please visit www.wayneart.org to view your classes today. Summer Art Camp at the Wayne Art Center is one of the longest running day camps on the Mainline, and serves over 1200 campers ages 3-15 from our community each season. We are looking forward to welcoming your...
    05/10/13- 06/29/13	7th Annual Plein Air Festival Wayne Art Center 7th Annual Plein Air Festival Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center May 10-June 29, 2013 Wayne Art Center presents the 7th annual Plein Air Festival, a juried exhibition & sale of local landscapes by national plein artists. This year's juror, Jim Wodark has selected 30 artists to compete in the festival from May 6-10 in Wayne, PA and its historical and pastoral surroudings. Works completed during the festival week will be judged for prizes up to $6,000.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/26/13	Easy Summer Cooking: Small Plates and Wine Wayne Art Center Easy Summer Cooking: Small Plates and Wine Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 26, 2013 Experience a taste of Europe, California and the Southern Hemisphere! Award winning chef Joan Menige and renowned wine expert Robert Peters have planned an entertaining evening of cooking and wine tasting. Learn to prepare delicious, light summer dishes and pair them with affordable wines. Bring a friend and be ready to relax, enjoy and savor the flavors.
    06/27/13	Summer Entertainment Series: The Magic of Erick Hershey Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: The Magic of Erick Hershey Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 27, 2013 Throughout the years, Erick Hershey has performed in a number of styles, beginning in classical magic. After relocating near his ancestral home in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he themed his magic to reflect his country roots. ‘Country Conjuring’ was born, showcasing the laid-back fun of country living. Billed as “back-porch magic”, the act features magic designed to take the audience out of the world of reality, and into the world of...
    06/27/13	Summer Entertainment Series #1: The Magic of Erick Hershey Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series #1: The Magic of Erick Hershey Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 27, 2013 Join the Wayne Art Center throughout the summer for our Summer Entertainment Series Programs, offered FREE & open to the public as part of our Summer Art Camp! The first of these programs, The Magic of Erick Hershey: An Enchanted Adventure will occur on Thursday, June 27th from 11:15-Noon. Throughout the years, Erick Hershey has performed in a number of styles, beginning in classical magic.  After relocating near his ancestral home in beautiful Lancaster...
    07/11/13	Summer Entertainment Series: Art Over Lunch With Abby, Miro Mural! Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: Art Over Lunch With Abby, Miro Mural! Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center July 11, 2013 Join Ms. Abby Laible on a creative arts adventure! Learn a little bit about Modernist artist Joan Miro, and work together with kids & adults of all ages to create a fabulous 'Miro Mural' to grace the halls of the Wayne Art Center for the remainder of the camp season! Recommended for ages 4 & up. This Event is FREE, but pre-registration is required.
    07/31/13	Summer Entertainment Series: Tea (in Character!) With Ms. Pat Wayne Art Center Summer Entertainment Series: Tea (in Character!) With Ms. Pat Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center July 31, 2013 You are invited to join us for mid-day tea with accomplished actor and drama instructor, Ms. Pat Jordan on Wednesday, July 31st. Come dressed as a character from your favorite book or film: Harry Potter, Alice, The Cat in the Hat, Tinkerbell…the only limit is your imagination! Learn how to act out your special character for family and friends, or maybe even try out for a part in a show. Then, we’ll enjoy tea, lemonade and treats! An accomplished actor,...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/13/13	Ladies Night Out: At the Beach Wayne Art Center
    05/30/13	Table and Tap: Al Fresco Dinner Wayne Art Center
    05/18/13	Summer Art Camp Open House Wayne Art Center
    05/18/13	Plein Air Paint Out for Kids Wayne Art Center
    05/17/13	Ready...Set...COOK! Teen Culinary Challenge Wayne Art Center
    05/11/13	A Mother's Day Tea Wayne Art Center
    05/04/13	Family Day of Clay Wayne Art Center
    04/30/13	Table and Tap: Al Fresco Dinner Wayne Art Center
    04/27/13	Mom & Daughter Jewelry: Buttons and Bows Wayne Art Center
    04/26/13	Ready...Set...COOK! Teen Culinary Challenge Wayne Art Center
    04/20/13	Two for Art: TRY IT! Wayne Art Center
    04/13/13	30th Anniversary Camp Kick-off & Open House Wayne Art Center
    04/13/13- 05/04/13	Sculptural Expressions: Figures/Figurines/Forms - presented by The Tori Collection Wayne Art Center
    04/06/13	Animal Adoption Day Art Workshops Wayne Art Center
    04/05/13- 05/04/13	Reigning Cats & Dogs Wayne Art Center
    03/23/13	Sushi Mania! Wayne Art Center
    03/22/13	Spring Off the Wall
    03/20/13	Chef's Table: Spring Special Wayne Art Center
    03/16/13	Cupcake Decorating for Teens Wayne Art Center
    03/16/13	Exhibition Opening: Young at Art Wayne Art Center
    03/16/13	Animal Painting with Artist Janet Burt & special guests from the Elmwood Park Zoo Wayne Art Center
    03/07/13- 03/08/13	School's Out Day Camps: March 7th-8th Wayne Art Center
    02/23/13	Cooking from Your Pantry Wayne Art Center
    02/20/13	Chef's Table: Winter Special Wayne Art Center
    02/09/13	Teddy Bear Tea Wayne Art Center
    02/06/13- 02/27/13	Zentangle Workshop at Wayne Art Center Wayne Art Center
    02/06/13	Demo and Tasting with George's Wayne Art Center
    01/30/13	Chef's Table: Valentine's Special Wayne Art Center
    01/26/13	Soup Swap! Wayne Art Center
    01/24/13	Parisian Dinner and Wine Tastings Wayne Art Center
    01/19/13	Sweet Art: Cupcake Decorating! Wayne Art Center
    12/26/12- 12/28/12	School's Out Day Camp: Holiday Break Away Wayne Art Center
    12/15/12	Gingerbread House Decorating Wayne Art Center
    12/08/12	Gingerbread House Decorating Wayne Art Center
    12/05/12	Creative Holiday Baking Wayne Art Center
    11/21/12- 11/23/12	School's Out Day Camp: Thankful for Art! Wayne Art Center
    11/17/12	Family Day of Clay: Handbuilt Bowl & Spoon Wayne Art Center
    11/17/12	Kids Help Cook Thanksgiving Dinner! Wayne Art Center
    11/14/12	Holiday Appetizers and Cocktails Wayne Art Center
    11/10/12	Puppets & Masks Wayne Art Center
    11/08/12- 12/13/12	After School Art Explorers (Section II) Wayne Art Center
    11/07/12	Quick and Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Wayne Art Center
    11/06/12	School's Out Day Camp: Election Day Art! Wayne Art Center
    11/05/12- 12/15/12	Fall Mini-Session Art Classes Wayne Art Center
    10/27/12	Family Culinary Workshop: Doughnuts! Wayne Art Center
    10/27/12	Fall into Art: Mini-Workshop Day Wayne Art Center
    10/24/12	The Silverspoon: Demonstration and Tasting Wayne Art Center
    10/20/12	Mom & Daughter Jewelry Workshop Wayne Art Center
    10/20/12	Cake Decorating for Teens and Adults Wayne Art Center
    10/10/12	The Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner Comes to Wayne Art Center! Wayne Art Center
    10/06/12	Furniture Painting with Becky Brinks Wayne Art Center
    10/06/12	Mini-Masterpieces Wayne Art Center
    10/04/12- 11/01/12	After School Art Explroers (Section I) Wayne Art Center
    10/03/12	SpaPops! Demonstration and Tasting Wayne Art Center
    09/30/12	Philadelphia Mainline Area Meditation Workshop Wayne Art Center
    09/24/12	A Taste of Britain: Tea Tasting Wayne Art Center
    08/08/12	Summer Entertainment Series: Play With Your Food! Fun Food Sculpture! Wayne Art Center
    08/01/12	Summer Entertainment Series: Glorious Glass Beads! Wayne Art Center
    07/25/12	Summer Entertainment Series: The Unexpected, a Surrealism Workshop with David Gerbstadt Wayne Art Center
    07/18/12	Summer Entertainment Series: Art Over Lunch, Jackson Pollock! Wayne Art Center
    07/13/12	Shakespeare in the Park - Loves Labor Lost Wayne Art Center
    06/27/12	Summer Entertainment Series: Chinese Culture & Dance Performance Wayne Art Center
    06/04/12	Cooking Demonstration and Tasting with A la Maison French Bistro Wayne Art Center
    05/31/12	Plein Air Cooking Wayne Art Center
    05/10/12- 05/24/12	Family Culinary Classes Wayne Art Center
    04/10/12- 06/30/12	6th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival
    03/17/12	Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop: Post-Processing Wayne Art Center
    03/10/12	Mom & Daughter Jewelry Workshop: Beaded Charm Bracelet! Wayne Art Center
    03/04/12	Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop: Glazing & Kiln Firing Wayne Art Center
    02/26/12	Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop: Throwing & Handbuilding Wayne Art Center
    02/25/12	Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop: Camera Operation Wayne Art Center
    02/11/12	Teddy Bear Tea Wayne Art Center
    02/09/12	Date Night: No Reservations Wayne Art Center
    02/04/12	Family Workshop Day: Ceramic Mug and Saucer Wayne Art Center
    01/21/12	A Sweet Art: Cupcake Decorating Wayne Art Center
    01/16/12	School's Out Day Camp: Culture Explorers! Wayne Art Center
    12/27/11- 12/30/11	School's Out Day Camp: A Winter Holiday! Wayne Art Center
    12/17/11	Gingerbread Workshop with Jeffrey Miller Catering Wayne Art Center
    12/10/11	Sugarplum Fairy Tea Wayne Art Center
    12/02/11- 01/21/12	Craft Forms 2011 & Green From the Get Go: International Contemporary Basketmakers Wayne Art Center
    11/21/11- 11/22/11	School's Out Day Camp: Thankful for Art! Wayne Art Center
    11/13/11	Family Concert: Atwater-Donnelly Duo Wayne Art Center
    11/12/11- 11/19/11	Family...Photography...FUN! Wayne Art Center
    11/08/11	School's Out Day Camp: A Few of My Favorite Things! Wayne Art Center
    11/05/11- 12/03/11	A Bounty of Farms: Paintings of Rural Willistown Wayne Art Center
    10/29/11	Boy Scout Pottery Merit Badge Weekend: Glazing & Kiln Firing Wayne Art Center
    10/29/11	Treat or Treat? Kids Culinary Workshop Wayne Art Center
    10/22/11	Fall Workshop Day for Children Wayne Art Center
    10/22/11	Wayne Art Center Ceramic Studio Benefit Pig Roast Wayne Art Center
    10/15/11	Boy Scout Merit Badge Weekend: Throwing and Handbuilding Wayne Art Center
    10/10/11	School's Out Day Camp: ART-Full Autumn! Wayne Art Center
    08/18/11	Art Over Lunch With Abby Wayne Art Center
    07/28/11	Cool Beans Music and Art Wayne Art Center
    07/13/11	The Doc Gibbs Ensemble Wayne Art Center
    06/30/11	The Magic of Eric Hershey Wayne Art Center
    06/06/11- 08/26/11	Summer Art Camp at the Wayne Art Center Wayne Art Center
    05/17/11- 05/21/11	5th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival Wayne Art Center
    05/07/11	Mother's Day Tea & Activity Day Wayne Art Center
    04/30/11	Summer Art Camp Open House Wayne Art Center
    04/17/11- 04/13/11	Artists Equity 62nd Anniversary Members Juried Exhibition Wayne Art Center
    04/09/11- 03/04/11	Family Day of Clay Wayne Art Center
    03/25/11	Spring Off the Wall 2011 Wayne Art Center
    03/19/11	6th Annual Young At Art Exhibition Opening Wayne Art Center
    02/12/11	Teddy Bear Valentines Tea Wayne Art Center
    12/03/10- 01/22/11	Craft Forms 2010 and Christopher Ries Glass Wayne Art Center
    10/23/10	Fall Workshop Day for Children Wayne Art Center
    09/19/10- 10/16/10	Portraits and Other Reflections Wayne Art Center
    05/17/10- 05/22/10	4th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival
    04/17/10- 05/15/10	ArtQuilt Elements Wayne Art Center
    03/15/10- 04/10/10	Portraiture Beyond Likeness Wayne Art Center
    03/12/10- 04/10/10	From a Throat Smaller than a Finger Wayne Art Center
    04/25/09	Summer Art Camp Open House Wayne Art Center
    04/06/09- 04/09/09	Spring Break School's Out Camp Wayne Art Center
    03/21/09	Spring off the Wall Wayne Art Center