The Cope House Gallery
The Cope House Art Gallery is an excellent way to experience the natural beauty, history, and artistry of Awbury Arboretum all in one place.
By partnering with local artists, Awbury is able to present free art shows March through December every year. As an exhibition space where beautiful and thought-provoking art is displayed, the Cope House Gallery is a valuable resource for both local artists and art lovers. The artwork is for sale and a portion of the proceeds helps support Awbury Arboretum.
The Cope House Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00am– 4:00 pm.
(Please see our Hours and Admission page for holiday closings, etc.)
On View: The Flower Paintings
Betsey Batchelor – Pink Zinnia
On View
May 1 – June 26, 2024
The Flower Paintings sit within the larger body of my work. Flowers as a subject first appeared in my work in 1989, and over the years have appeared in both small and large scale, in gouache and oil, painted from imagination and painted from life. The Flower Paintings have become the touchstone that connects me to the world I can know through my senses and help to locate me in the larger one.
Art Reception
The art reception will take place in the Cope House Galleries on May 23rd from 4pm–7pm. Meet the artist, enjoy some light refreshments, and get to know the NW Philadelphia art community.
Location: Cope House Galleries (1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia)
Cost: Free
This event is free and open to the public; no registration required
Artwork will be available for purchase – to inquire, please contact artcommittee@awbury.org. All proceeds support Awbury Arboretum’s mission.
Artist Bio
Betsey Batchelor is an artist and teacher who lives and works in Philadelphia. She received her MFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design and her BFA in Painting at The University of the Arts (Philadelphia College of Art). Her work has been shown at the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia, Dartmouth College, Swarthmore College, Arcadia University, the Jessica Berwind Gallery, Jeffrey Fuller Fine Art, and the Matthews Hamilton Gallery in Philadelphia. She received grants from both the Pennsylvania State Council and the Arts and Rhode Island State Council of the Arts. Betsey is also MacDowell Colony
Fellow.
Past Exhibits
Are you a local artist interested in featuring your artwork at Awbury?
Questions? Please contact our Arts Advisory Committee at artcommittee@awbury.org.