January 13, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nancy Campbell, Executive Director
610-688-3553, ext. 204
WAYNE ART CENTER INVITES RADNOR TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TO EXHIBIT ARTWORK IN EXPRESSIONS OF RADNOR 2026
Wayne Art Center is inviting Radnor Township residents to participate in Expressions of Radnor 2026. Now in its 25th year, this exhibition is open to artists, 18 and older, who are legal residents of Radnor Township.
This is an open call exhibition, all entries will be accepted and juried for awards. Eligible artists are invited to submit up to two pieces of original artwork created in the last two years in the following mediums: painting, drawing, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, sculpture, glass, mixed media, printmaking and photography. The Call for Entry deadline is February 5, 2026. Artwork must be delivered on Monday, February 9 between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Visit www.wayneart.org to submit your entry for this exhibition.
Expressions of Radnor 2026 will be on view in Wayne Art Center’s Davenport Gallery from February 17 – March 14, 2026. Juror of Awards, Ernie Norcia will present Expressions of Radnor 2026 awards, generously sponsored by local businesses and Wayne Art Center, at an artist reception on Sunday, March 1, from 3-5 pm, free and open to the public.
Originally conceived to commemorate Radnor Township’s Centennial celebration in 2001, Expressions of Radnor has continued annually in recognition of the extraordinary artistic talent within the community. Wayne Art Center gratefully acknowledges Radnor Township’s support and its shared commitment to enriching our community through the arts.
Ernie Norcia’s distinguished teaching career spans decades and includes Wayne Art Center, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Moore College of Art, and other local universities. His work is represented in numerous private, corporate, and institutional collections and his honors include an Emmy Award, as well as recognition from the American Artists Professional League of NYC, the Society of Illustrators, and the Portrait Society of America.
Founded in 1931, Wayne Art Center is a vital cultural resource dedicated to enriching the community through the arts. Through arts education, exhibitions and outreach programs, Wayne Art Center provides artists and the broader community with an interdisciplinary venue to explore, share and learn, while fostering a strong sense of community and appreciation for the arts.
Wayne Art Center is located at 413 Maplewood Avenue in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information, visit www.wayneart.org or call 610-688-3553.
