Brandywine Festival of the Arts

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2025

Press release

Brian Delozier: Powerful, Personal Story and Bold Visuals

Painter Brian Delozier shares a story of resilience, transformation, and rediscovered purpose through emotionally layered pointillist work.

Festival: September 6-7 · Location: Brandywine Park, Wilmington · Contact: Barry Schlecker, 302-690-5555

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Press release

A Culinary Celebration

Fourteen food and snack vendors join more than 240 artisans, including celebrity chef Dana Herbert and longtime festival favorites.

Festival: September 6-7 · Location: Brandywine Park, Wilmington · Contact: Barry Schlecker, 302-690-5555

Press release

More Than Just an Art Festival

The 64th annual festival brings together juried artists, live performances, local food, children's activities, pet adoptions, and community partners.

Festival: September 6-7 · Location: Brandywine Park, Wilmington · Contact: Barry Schlecker, 302-690-5555

Press release

"Robot Sculptor" Headlines the Festival

Featured artist Brian Marshall creates Adopt-A-Bot sculptures from vintage objects, assembling each character with bolts and rivets.

Festival: September 6-7 · Location: Brandywine Park, Wilmington · Contact: Barry Schlecker, 302-690-5555

Media coverage

"Robot Sculptor" Headlines Brandywine Festival of the Arts

Coverage of featured artist Brian Marshall and his Robot Menagerie.

Source: Chester County Press

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Media coverage

Robot Sculptor to Headline 2025 Festival

A preview of Brian Marshall's appearance at the Brandywine Festival of the Arts.

Source: Delaware Live

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2024

Press release

Celebrity Chef Robbie Jester Joins the Festival Food Court

The Delaware chef joined 14 food vendors for the September 7-8 festival.

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

Press release

"Fairy Potter" Sue Ann Cox Named Featured Artist

Cox presented whimsical stoneware cottages and a limited edition inspired by Josephine Gardens and the Rose Garden.

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

Press release

Festival Returns for Its 63rd Year

The sold-out festival featured approximately 250 artisans, food, music, children's activities, and pet adoptions.

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

2023

Press release

Festival Returns for Its 62nd Year

More than 250 artisans and 16 food vendors highlighted the largest show to date, with Philadelphia artist Edwin Lester featured.

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

2022

Media coverage

Festival Returns for Its 61st Year

Coverage of the festival's 240 artisans and featured watercolorist Beth Palser.

Source: Chester County Press

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Press release

Festival Returns for Its 61st Year

Some 240 artisans participated, including featured Chester County watercolorist Beth Palser.

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

2021

Community update

Pure Barre Pop-Up Classes

Free outdoor classes were offered during festival weekend near the children's tent.

Source: Festival announcement

Media coverage

Six Decades of the Brandywine Festival of the Arts

A look at the festival's 60th anniversary, artists, and community traditions.

Source: USA Today Network

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Press release

Sandy Askey-Adams Named Featured Artist

The Bucks County painter returned to a festival where she first exhibited in 1982.

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

Press release

Festival Returns for Its 60th Anniversary

About 200 artists took part in Delaware's largest two-day outdoor cultural event.

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

Press contact: Barry Schlecker - barry@barrysevents.com - 302-690-5555