Here at the Green Drake, we hope to make a wide variety of art accessible and enjoyable to our neighbors as well as visitors to the Penns Valley area. Below you will find a sampling of work by our represented artists. We will eventually have a separate page of work by each artist as well as biographical information. While many of our fine artists and most of our craft artists are from here in central Pennsylvania, we also represent several national and international artists.
In addition, we schedule monthly special shows in part of the gallery space so there will always be something new to see at the Green Drake. Our monthly shows will feature an opening reception with live music and other performance art on our small stage.
Upcoming Special Shows:
"On Stage at the Drake" on select Friday evenings starting at 7:30. Come and enjoy our scheduled performer for the evening or Open Mic musicians. First Fridays will continue to be our special art show receptions, also with live music.
We now carry a growing collection of CDs by regional musicians and books by regional authors. You'll be amazed at the talent here in central Pennsylvania.
Special Shows:
 Our first Theatrical Event! : On Friday, April 20, the gallery will close to regular traffic at 8 pm to prepare for the 8:30 curtain time of our first theatrical performance, a three person play called, appropriately, "Art". Directed and produced by Jennifer Montminy, the play will explore questions of "what is art" and "what is friendship", and what happens when the two collide? There will be opportunities for attendees to browse the gallery before and after the show, and refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for this show, but donations will gladly be accepted. The play runs about an hour and a quarter. Support local theater!
May 2012 - "Penns Valley High School Art Show"
Join us for our first hosting of the Penns Valley High School annual fine art show. See exciting work by some of the best of the high school's young artists. The May 4 reception will feature readings of poetry and prose by high school students as well as several teachers and former teachers. We will also have live music at the reception. The reception is from 6 pm until at least 9, with music and poetry starting at 7. Refreshments as always!
June 2012 - "Catch the Hatch"
Focusing on our local streams and the fishing tradition. This show will feature streamscapes and fly fishing scenes as well as stream-related wildlife paintings by well known wildlife artists. Opening reception Friday, June 1.
July 2012 - "Plein Air - Painting in the Moment"
August 2012 - "Under the Influence"
What happens when visual art, music, poetry, and dance all occur simultaneously and creatively cross-pollinate? Find out!
September 2012 - "The Pilatos - Art Runs Deep"
A very special show that looks at what makes a family of talented artists tick. Featuring new work by nationally-known sculptor Mark Pilato, as well as brother Michael, sister Natalia, mother Grace, and other members of this amazing family.
October 2012 - "Hameau Farm Art Retreats - a Retrospective" |
