Delaware Valley Art League
2026 Special Exhibitions
located within the Thomas A. Bruder Life Center
at
Neumann University
1 Neumann Drive
Aston Township, PA 19014
September 3, 2026 - October 20, 2026
Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00 to 4:00pm
Press release in Delaware County Daily Times!
Neumann to host Delaware Valley Art League exhibit
Neumann University in Aston will host a free exhibition of work by artists in the Delaware Valley Art League from Thursday, Sept. 3 through Tuesday, Oct. 20. Thirty-six artists will each display one piece in the McNichol Gallery in the Bruder Life Center at the university’s Aston campus. The exhibition will feature original work by Art League members in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, collage, mixed media, charcoal, graphite and gouache. Glenn Holmstrom, professor of art at Neumann, is juror for the show.
A reception for the artists is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery.
Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, the McNichol Gallery can also be scheduled for group visits by calling Nicholas DiMarino at 610-558-5626.
Founded in 1947, the Delaware Valley Art League promotes interest in the fine arts within the community and advances the skill and creativity of its members.
The McNichol Gallery is one of seven groups in the Arts Guild at Neumann, a collection of organizations that bring plays, music, dance, lectures, and exhibits to Delaware County. Other members include Center Stage Productions, Cultural Arts Forum, Delaware County Symphony, International Ballet Classique, Neumann University Jazz Band and Neumann University Players.
To see the full arts schedule at Neumann University, visit www.neumann.edu/arts.
Award winners announced! Congratulations to all the artists that participated in this show!
You can view the award winning paintings and entire show on ShowSubmit
1st place Catherine Brogan Founders Award - Kathy Agostinelli, "Nuns Taking A Walk At Neumann"
2nd Place - Dennis C Murphy, "Forest Remnant #7"
3rd Place - Jeanne Gunther, "Nocturnal Lullaby"
Frank Sobyak Memorial Award - George Elser, "It's Complicated"
Patti Pensyl Simmons Award - Simon Woodall, "Sunlit Lilies"
Juror: Glenn E. Holmstrom, MFA, Professor, Art – McNichol Art Gallery, Neumann University, www.glennholmstrom.com
Sales: Will be handled by participating artists (artists who sell work are responsible for providing 25% Commission to the venue)
Pick up unsold work: October 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00pm