The Cope House Gallery
Current Exhibition
Celebrate the everyday, every day.
Marie Bender
On View
May 1st – June 29th, 2025
Opening Reception May 8th | 6pm – 8pm
The Beauty of form and the joy of color and light are elements Marie Bender aims to highlight in her work. Although the majority of her artwork is focused on still life, she captures a wide array of stunning landscapes and portraits.
With an immense passion for art, Marie began drawing and painting at an early age using the natural landscape that surrounded her family’s home in a rustic suburb of Philadelphia. She attended Tyler School of Art at Temple University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and continued to refine and share her artistic talent through advanced classes and various workshops. Marie also studied artistic anatomy for two years at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Trained to work in various mediums, including egg tempera and gouache, Marie now works predominantly in oils.
“I believe in celebrating the everyday, every day. My inspiration comes from commonplace, ordinary things around us: a seashell, a carpenter’s plumb, a glass bowl. My intent is to ignite a sense of awe and wonder in the viewer. To make them smile and help them see the extraordinary beauty of the world in which we live. “
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. All artwork is for sale and a portion of the proceeds helps support Awbury Arboretum.
The Cope House Gallery Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am – 4pm.
Friday-Sunday: By appointment only.
Hours are subject to change due to rentals & events.
(Please see our Hours and Admission page for holiday closings, etc.)
Are you a local artist interested in featuring your artwork at Awbury?
Questions? Please contact our Arts Advisory Committee at artcommittee@awbury.org.