Independent Arts News Reporting Artists Share Their Stories at Closing Reception of ‘The ArtShow’
Reported Monday, July 7, 2025. Updated on July 10, 2025.
Pictured Above: “The ArtShow” runs through Saturday, July 19 at the Hicks Art Center Galleries at Bucks County Community College, which is hosting a closing reception from 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Nine of the 37 artists whose work is on display will take part in a panel discussion at 5 p.m. Photo Credit: Eric Parker, BCCC.
NEWSROOM POST: NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Exhibition based on popular podcast hosts panel discussion at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at the Hicks Art Center
Newtown, PA – The Hicks Art Center Gallery at Bucks County Community College invites the public to a closing reception and artist panel discussion for the acclaimed exhibition “The ArtShow” from 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17th, 2025.
Curated by artist and podcast host Craig Stover, “The ArtShow” brings together a dynamic collection of multimedia works by 37 Philadelphia area artists who have been featured on his podcast of the same name. Each piece of art in the exhibition includes a QR code that takes you to the podcast episode with that artist. Most of the artworks are for sale with a percentage of any sales going towards student scholarships.
“This culminating event offers art lovers a final opportunity to experience this diverse and compelling exhibition,” said Clifford Eberly, exhibitions associate at the public, two-year college. “What’s more, the special artist panel discussion gives attendees a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the creative processes and inspirations of the exhibiting artists.”
Kicking off the reception at 5 p.m., Eberly will moderate the panel discussion that includes Francis Beaty, Jill Bonovitz, Diane Burko, Jon Eckel, Rachel Romano, Stuart Rome, Rebecca Rutstein, Gerri Spilka, and Craig Stover.
Pictured Above: Artist Craig Stover leads a tour of the Hicks Art Center where he has curated a collection of works by 37 artists who have appeared on his podcast, “The ArtShow.” The exhibition by the same name holds a closing reception Thursday, July 17, from 5 – 8 p.m., featuring a panel discussion with nine of the participating artists at 5 p.m. on the Newtown Campus of Bucks County Community College. Photo Credit: Eric Parker, BCCC.
Presented by the College’s School of Arts and Communication, “The ArtShow” highlights the vibrancy and innovation of Philadelphia’s contemporary art scene. Bucks offers eight associate degree majors and two certificate programs, and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the National Association of Schools of Music.
The exhibition runs through Saturday, July 19, at the Newtown Campus located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940.
All events are free and open to the public. Free parking is available on campus. For directions, a campus map, or to learn more about the exhibition, visit bucks.edu/newtown or hicksgallery.bucks.edu. Follow along on Instagram at @bcccartscomm.
About Bucks County Community College
Founded in 1964, Bucks County Community College is a two-year, public institution offering more than 90 programs of study that lead to either an associate degree or certificate, as well as many workforce training programs on campus, on site, or online. Successful graduates directly launch a career or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree, depending on the major. Classes are offered on campus in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, and worldwide through Bucks Online. To learn more, visit bucks.edu.
