Press & Media

A look at the festival's 65th anniversary, from its start as a one-day show in 1961 to more than 200 juried artists in Brandywine Park.

Festival: Fall · Source: Town Square Delaware LIVE

A preview of the September 12-13 festival in Josephine Gardens, with live music, food vendors, a children's tent, and free shuttle parking.

Festival: Fall · Source: PhillyVoice

An anniversary preview of the September 12-13 festival, with more than 200 juried artists, live music, pet adoptions, and free flu shots and COVID boosters.

Festival: Fall · Source: MyChesCo

A profile of producer Barry Schlecker and the family team behind Barry's Events, from reviving the Brandywine Festival of the Arts in 2010 to launching the Spring festival.

Festival: All festivals · Source: Out & About Magazine

A sponsored feature on the festival's 65th year, which coincides with the nation's 250th anniversary.

Festival: Fall · Source: Delaware Online

A weekend preview of the inaugural spring festival at the Siegel JCC, featuring more than 150 artists, a beer garden, and dog adoptions with Angel's Retreat.

Festival: Spring · Source: Town Square Delaware LIVE

Barry Schlecker discusses launching the spring festival, welcoming emerging artists, and plans for a mentoring program.

Festival: Spring · Source: ChaddsFordLIVE

An announcement of the new Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts, set for May 16-17 at the Siegel JCC in Wilmington.

Festival: Spring · Source: Town Square Delaware LIVE

A video preview of the new spring festival.

Festival: Spring · Source: Delaware Online

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

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

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

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

Coverage of featured artist Brian Marshall and his Robot Menagerie.

Source: Chester County Press

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

Source: Delaware Live

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

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

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

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

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

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

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

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

Source: Chester County Press

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

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

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

Source: Festival announcement

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

Source: USA Today Network

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

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker

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

Contacts: Larry Nagengast · Barry Schlecker