The Last Picture Show at Newman Saunders!

It's going to be a heck of a goodbye party Saturday...hope to see you there! 3-6 pm Sat Jan 2, Wayne, PA: http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20151226/newman-saunders-gallery-to-hold-last-picture-show-before-closing 
A warm wonderful short video commemorating the close of this wonderful gallery, made by filmmaker John Thornton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hem2aRDpF64&feature=youtu.be

Ellipsis Gallery Group Show

Sunny Sketch watercolor 9 x 5 inches 2015 NBMiller

I have two watercolor paintings in "Studio Cats & Friends" at Ellipsis Gallery. 
Opening Reception 12/3/2015, 5-9 pm.
Ellipsis Gallery

5009 Florence Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143

phone: 267-664-7939

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Article - "We Speak"

Just out: my article in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine on the "We Speak" show currently at the Woodmere Art Museum. Take a look if you can get hold of one. The reproductions are so beautiful. And go see this show if you're in the Philadelphia area. It's truly amazing, humbling, and inspiring!

We Speak: Black Artists in Philadelphia, 1920s-1970s

Woodmere Art Museum

September 26, 2015 - January 24, 2016

Judging

Artists Eliza Auth (l) and Nancy Bea Miller (r) judging "100 Years of Art" at Harcum College  photo credit: Amy Shumoski

I was delighted to be invited to judge Harcum College's exhibition, 100 Years of Art, along with artist Eliza Auth. The work was extremely varied in every way making this a tough judging challenge! I especially appreciated having a co-judge to discuss the choices with. I've been invited to judge several other shows this past year, solo, so this colleague process made a nice change!

The show looks wonderful in the Marlo Little Theatre, which has been turned into a light-filled chapel of art with the help of perfectly proportioned temporary walls. It looks like it was meant to be an art gallery, although we were told it usually is used for lectures, musical recitals and yoga classes!

100 Years of Art
September 17 - October 22, 2015
Kevin D. Marlo Little Theatre
Opening Reception & Awards - Thursday, September 17, 5:45pm - 9pm
Exhibit Open for Self-Guided Tours - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am - 1pm and Wednesdays, 5-7pm through October 22

The jurors were requested to exhibit a piece of their own, and here is mine:

Big Magnolia, oil on canvas, 24 x 20 inches, 2012

For more information on the show:  http://www.harcum.edu/s/1044/edu/social.aspx?pgid=2055&gid=1

Panel at PAFA

Life & Work and & Art & Family: Is a Balance Possible?
A Panel Discussion with Michael Kowbuz, Nancy Bea Miller and Susan White

Wednesday, July 15, 6-8 p.m.
Hamilton Auditorium
PAFA The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Presence  oil on canvas  2014  24 x 30 inches   Nancy Bea Miller

This panel discussion will range over the issues artists confront when they integrate their studio practice into a life that may include work obligations, the pull of close relationships, and the everyday distractions of Netflix, yard work and answering emails. We’ll discuss time management, studio set-ups, and maintaining supportive connections with art communities.

Michael Kowbuz is the co-founder of Cerulean Arts Gallery & Studio and the Director of Continuing Education at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Nancy Bea Miller is a painter, photographer, and author. She currently teaches art at Montgomery County Community College and the Main Line Art Center.

Susan White lives in Philadelphia and currently teaches Non-Toxic Printmaking Methods in the Book Arts/Printmaking Department at The University of the Arts and in the Visual Studies Department at Drexel University where she teaches
Space/Time and Printmaking. Susan White has also served as the Assistant Director of The Print Center; a non-profit arts organization which focuses on printmaking and photography.

Wednesday, July 15, 6-8 p.m.
Hamilton Auditorium
PAFA The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Freedom Gallery

I'm honored to be in this great show for a great cause:

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More about this show (it's getting good press!) can be read here.

To see an on-line gallery of the artwork click this link.

Whitemarsh Art Center Plein Air Day!

Whitemarsh Township Plein Air Paint Out

I am scheduled be the judge for this fun-sounding plein air painting event sponsored by the Whitemarsh Art Center, this coming Saturday May 16. For more info or to download the registration form click here.  Should be a fun day and there is a surprisingly serious amount of prize money (cash) on offer!

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Saturday, May 16th, paint from 8-4. Raindate Sunday, May 17th

Juried - CASH awards

Awards reception Saturday, May 23rd, from 4-5:30pm

Juror: Nancy Bea Miller www.nancybeamiller.com

Paint anywhere in Whitemarsh Township, Chestnut Hill College Campus or Morris Arboretum.

Plus, added this year, the Borough of Conshohocken.

Up to two entries per person.  All medums welcome.   Ages 18 and up.

Cash prizes!

1st prize=$500

2nd=$300

3rd= $100

People's Choice=$100

Honorable Mention=$50

Come paint!

Cash prizes and opportunities to exhibit and sell your work.

Paint anywhere in Whitemarsh Township, the Borough of Conshohocken, Maple Acres Farm,

The Morris Arboretum, and Chestnut Hill College.

All mediums welcome. Submit up to 2 pieces. Ages 18+

Questions? email office@whitemarsharts.org

Saturday, May 16th, paint from 8 - 4pm

Drop off at 5:00pm to the Art Center, 100 Cedar Grove Rd, Conshohocken

Jurying begins at 5:30pm

Awards announced at 6:30pm. Open to the public.

AWARDS RECEPTION on May 23rd, from 4 - 5:30pm

Pre-Registration REQUIRED.