Delaware Valley Art League
Madeleine Kelly
image copyright the artist
Monthly Meeting, Demonstration, and Workshop
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
October 15, 2025 (Wednesday)
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
DEMO: Madeleine Kelly - Going Beyond the Fundamentals
WORKSHOP:
October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
10:00am - 3:00pm
Artist's Bio:
An artist and educator, Madeleine Kelly has judged numerous exhibitions.
Her studio is in Southeastern Pennsylvania. She describes her personal approach to her art as elevating the mundane for the marvelous.
Although she never formally studied art, she continues to grow as an artist and has achieved her skills through workshops, museums, and demo presentations with such leading artists as Elizabeth Mowry, Rea Redifer, and Homer Johnson, among others. Her works are displayed and admired in public and private collections around the world. Her paintings have been selected for various national and international juried exhibitions. An award winning exhibitor, she is a Signature member of both the Philadelphia Water Color Society and the Philadelphia Pastel Society. She is also a member of the American Impressionist Society and the Southeastern Pastel Society.
She has been published in magazines and newspapers including a Philadelphia Inquirer feature, an American Artist Magazine feature, and the Philadelphia Stories Magazine. Her artwork can be seen gracing the set
of the recently released feature indie film; "The Suspect". She serves on the board of the Philadelphia Water Color Society.
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October 15th Workshop Description:
Why are some paintings chosen and other paintings rejected from competition? Discussions will center around what a juror may be looking for when judging an exhibition or awarding prizes. Depending upon the number of entries, your work may have minutes or even seconds to capture the attention of the juror. A clear and strong focal point is one of many requirements for a successful painting; the perspective should be unique, something engaging. A variety of paintings will be displayed and discussed. This is a unique opportunity to understand how to re-evaluate your work on a competitive scale.
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October 22nd Workshop Description:
DVAL is offering a unique DVAL Workshop to begin the 2025-26 season. For a reduced rate of $30, the first 16 Full Members will have the opportunity to have one finished painting critiqued by Juror, teacher, and art curator Madeleine Kelly. In addition to the 15 minutes of one on one with Madeleine, all paid participants have the advantage of hearing the critiques of their fellow DVAL artists. Sign up early as this workshop will fill up fast.
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Click on the Workshop Registration Button below to secure your spot!
PLEASE NOTE: The cost of workshops is $50.00 for members and $60.00 for non-members.