The Arts Portal

The Arts Portal is starting a choir this summer and we would like you to be a part of it! If interested, email [email protected] or shoot us a message here to receive more info! We look forward to hearing from you!

It's International Women's Day! The Arts Portal joins the rest of the global community in celebrating the contributions of women throughout the world! We hope that you will come to see our current art exhibit, "From the Past Facing Forward," featuring selected works by local artist, Laurie Cooper -- showing now until April 5, 2019. Visit our website at www.theartsportal.net for more information, including gallery hours. This exhibit is FREE and open to the public! #internationalwomensday #womenshistorymonth #womenartistsrock #lauriecooperexhibit

"I don't only want to do this type of work. I want to work on a series on Black America, about just us, without pointing outward to 'the man.' I don't want my work to just represent that. I want it to be about us and our own struggles within ourselves." -- Renowned local artist, Laurie Cooper, talking about her piece "America" and her exhibit "From the Past Facing Forward," showing through April 5 at The Arts Portal. #ArtistTalk www.theartsportal.net

HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY!!! We are excited to welcome Laurie Cooper back to the gallery for an Artist Talk session TODAY from 4:30 -- 7:30pm at The Arts Portal, 827 Glenside Avenue, Suite 102, Wyncote, PA 19012. Come join us as Ms. Cooper takes us on a tour of her exhibit -- "From the Past Facing Forward," featuring selected works by the renowned local artist. ... She'll provide some insight into her portrait of the 44th President of the United States -"Peace of Mind" - pictured here, along with the background and inspiration for many of her other stunning pieces. THIS event is FREE and open to the public! A perfect way to celebrate Black History Month in a meaningful way! For more info go to www.theartsportal.net. #BlackHistoryMonth #PresidentsDay #TheArtsPortal

In 2008, I was elected President of the United States, becoming the first African-American commander-in-chief. I served two terms as the 44th president of the United States. WHO AM I? Ok, so you probably know who I am, but can you figure out why the artist gave me a blue eye and a brown eye, the partial blue lips, or why my face is sectioned off into puzzle pieces?... To find out the inspiration for my portrait -- "Peace of Mind" -- join us on President's Day, Monday, February 18 for Artist Talk: "From the Past Facing Forward," featuring selected works by Laurie Cooper, renowned local artist. Ms. Cooper will be walking through her exhibit, providing insight into the inspiration for her work. For more info go to www.theartsportal.net This event is from 4:30 -- 7:30pm at The Arts Portal. It is FREE and open to the public! #BlackHistoryMonth #PresidentsDay #TheArtsPortal

Thank you Glenside Local for sharing this exciting news about our upcoming event. Friends and neighbors, come out to meet our featured artist Laurie Cooper on Monday, February 18...President's Day! Read article for details!

Renowned local artist, Laurie Cooper, will return to our gallery on Monday, February 18, from 4:30-7:30pm. Ms. Cooper will walk the exhibit-- "From the Past Facing Forward -- sharing insight into the stories behind her collection of selected works, currently showing at The Arts Portal. www.theartsportal.net Don't miss this FREE event! Call 215.576.7825 for more information.

Grab a family member or a friend and join us for this Artist Talk session with Laurie Cooper on Monday, February 18, 4:30-7:30pm at The Arts Portal. This is a great way to celebrate Black History Month!

It's #MCM #ManCrushMonday and we are crushin' on the "Flock Protector" by Laurie Cooper! This mighty warrior is gracing our gallery space as part of the "From the Past Facing Forward" art exhibition, featuring selected works by the gifted, local artist. In honor of Black History Month, we are hosting Artist Talk: An Evening with Laurie Cooper, on Monday, February 18 at 4:30pm. at The Arts Portal. Walk the exhibit with the artist as she explains her inspiration for each piece! This free event is open to the public! Call 215-576-7825 for more information. #lauriecooperexhibit #theartsportal #TAP

It's #WCW #WomanCrushWednesday and we feel obligated to introduce you to this mighty warrior!!! This piece entitled "In Waiting" is gracing our gallery space as part of the "From the Past Facing Forward" art exhibition, featuring selected works by gifted, local artist, Laurie Cooper. The exhibit is showing now until April 5. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 1:00 - 4:30pm and Saturday and Sundays by appointment only. Call 215-576-7825 for more information. #lauriecooperexhibit #theartsportal #TAP

Kenyan artist, Odhiambo Siangla, moderating a conversation with local artist Laurie Cooper, at the First Friday opening of her exhibit, "From the Past Facing Forward." Now showing The Arts Portal through April, 5, 2019.

Just a reminder that our FIRST FRIDAY OPENING of the Laurie Cooper Art Exhibit: "From the Past Facing Forward," is TWO DAYS AWAY! We hope you plan to join us this Friday, December 7 at 5:00pm The Arts Portal!