Second Saturdays in New Hope
This month - the Gallery
“Guided Walking Tour”

Saturday August 9th ~ 6 to 9PM

SECOND SATURDAY VISITORS TAKE A WALK THRU
NEW HOPE ON AUGUST 9

This coming Second Saturday, August 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., New Hope offers three Guided Gallery Walking Tours. These leisurely walking tours are free and open to the public. Starting at the courtyard of the New Hope Visitors Center on the corner of So. Main & W. Mechanic Streets, local guides will lead you around town as they recount stories, history and fun facts about New Hope.

The first tour, led by Lisa from Victoriana Lady will leave at 6:00 p.m. Lisa will lead the tour dressed in full Victorian Mourning Garb and will give listeners a “period” look of New Hope. The second tour led by Jim Wentzel will leave at 7:00 p.m. and will feature tales and legends of New Hope as well as a brief history of each gallery. The third tour, at 8:00 p.m. is geared towards (but not limited to) gay and lesbian art lovers and will be led by Louis Licitra, President of The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce. Accordingly, Louis will give slightly slanted history of the town.

All three tours offer approximately 10-15 minutes at each gallery where the gallery owners will introduce you to art by local, national, international artist - each gallery having it’s own specialty and style.

Come and join us! Enjoy the art, have a snack and a sip while strolling through town. It will be a special night!

Second Saturdays - New Hope
Over 30 fine art galleries, arts and crafts galleries and specialty shops stay open until 9:00 p.m. for the monthly Second Saturdays event in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Visitors are invited to enjoy free hors d’oevres, special demonstrations, exhibitions and entertainment throughout town.
A walking map highlighting Second Saturdays participants is available (click here to download).
For locals, Second Saturdays is a great excuse to have a ‘date night’ in their own backyard. “Take your time perusing the galleries and shops, and enjoy a complimentary beverage here and there, before heading over to one of the many restaurants and bars in town,” suggests Louis Licitra, President of the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce.
For visitors to New Hope, Second Saturdays introduces the artistic heritage and lively atmosphere of this scenic, riverside community through special themed events, gallery openings, musical guests and extended hours. All are welcome to experience why AmericanStyle Magazine readers routinely rank New Hope as one of the top 25 arts destinations (small cities and towns category) in the United States.

Next month - the Gallery “Chocolate Fest”

Saturday, September 13th ~ 6 to 9PM

PARTICIPATING FINE ART GALLERIES:

BOI’s of New Hope Art Gallery
Gallery Piquel
Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Image Makers Art Gallery
J & W Gallery of Fine Art
New Hope Arts Center
New Hope Sidetracks Art Gallery

PARTICIPATING ARTS & CRAFTS GALLERIES:

A Mano Gallery
A Stage In Time
Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives
Mechanic Street MUGs

PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS:

James A Michener Museum
The Parry Mansion –New Hope Historical Society

PARTICIPATING SPECIALTY SHOPS:

Bliss Jewelry & Accessories
BOW WOW
Burch & Jones Jewelers
Cockamamie’s
The Jonathan Rice Collection
The Last Temptation
Lazer Illusions Sterling Leather
Memo’s Collection
Mystickal Tymes
NameSake Art & Gift Studio
New Hope Shoes
Not Too Shabby
Retro Furniture
Savioni Designer Boutique
Stephan's Furniture Gallery
Suzie Hot Sauce
Teardrop Memories - Northfork Pet Antiques

See below for specific information on, or special events for each gallery or shop.  

PARTICIPATING FINE ART GALLERIES:

BOI's of New Hope Art Gallery
9 W. Mechanic Street
215-862-8292
www.BOIsofNewHope.com
Featuring traditional representational fine art from local, regional, national and international master artists, both current and vintage. Representing: Robert Lebrón – the premier US palette knife painter, Spain's master impressionist J. Cerdá Gironés, and expressionist from France - Michel Kouliche. Our vintage collection includes Walter Baum, Emile Gruppé, G. H. Gay, to name a few.
Special August Feature: Frank Ferrante, whose painting of the Mechanic Street Bridge won second place at last years PAINT-OUT: New Hope, will appear at BOIÕs of New Hope Art Gallery with a new body of work and for his second annual demonstration. Ferrante, a nationally recognized Plein Air painter, will be painting inside for this demonstration, which coincides with the Second Saturday events in New Hope. Last year, many watched as Ferrante created a wonderful Cape May Wetlands landscape, which he did without the help of reference material, or even a sketch on the canvas. We are sure to be amazed again this year. Brushes in motion at 6:00 until 9:00

Gallery Piquel
39 No. Main Street
215-862-3523
www.gallerypiquel.com
Art with a unique point of view that will engage and inspire you!!! Gallery Piquel features original oil paintings and bronze sculptures.
Special August Feature: Gallery Piquel invites you to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne as you view paintings & sculptures by an array of international artists as well as a live painting demonstration by artist John Murdoch

Howard Gallery of Fine Art
77 W. Bridge Street
215-862-5272
www.howard-gallery.com
A virtual tour of the artists' work is available at the gallery's web site – www.howard-gallery.com. Commissions with any of the gallery artists including Tom Linker, can be arranged by contacting Howard Cooperman.
Stop in during your guided tour starting at the Visitors Center to see this and many more paintings by Michele Tokach. We're open late, and sever refreshments on Second Saturdays.


Image Makers Art Gallery
12 W. Mechanic Street
215-862-4858
www.Imagemakersart.com
Image Makers is the Showcase for Artists already known in the entertainment industry to display their talent in the visual arts. Featured currently is a tour of extraordinary work – Jerry Garcia – A Visual Journey. This Exhibit is free to the public and offers fans the opportunity to acquire a collection.

J & W Gallery of Fine Art
20 W. Bridge Street
215-862-5119
www.jwgallery.com
Since 1997, showcasing the works of award winning artists in all styles and mediums. New Hope’s oldest continuously operated fine art gallery
Special August Feature: J & W Gallery showcases a new collection of original artwork that just arrived from Provincetown, Massachusetts, including abstract landscapes by Michael McGuire and Marc Kundmann and still lifes by Steven Bowersock.

New Hope Arts Center
2 Stockton Ave.
215-862-9606
www.newhopeartsinc.org
Special August Feature: Hot Rod Heaven An exhibition of auto art in honor of the New Hope Auto Show Wine & cheese opening reception (7-9pm) after the Auto Show. Artists Richard Harrington and John Slavin will attend the opening New Hope Arts Center

New Hope Sidetracks Art Gallery
2A Stockton Ave.
215-862-4586
www.nhsidetracks.com
Sidetracks is a contemporary art gallery with periodic one-person and group exhibitions, while representing gallery artists, both local and far-flung. Painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, drawing and other works on paper. Home of “Naked in New Hope”
Special August Feature: Celebrating the Second Saturday in August, August 9 from 6-9 PM, in support of the New Hope Auto Show - with a selection of color photographs from previous Auto Shows by the late Jack Rosen. Choral musical entertainment at 7PM by Chordis Mundii, one of whose founding members is Rick Rosen, Jack's son.. Gallery Hours: Sunday, Monday & Thursday 11-6; Friday 11-7; Saturday 11-8.

 

PARTICIPATING ARTS & CRAFTS GALLERIES:

A Mano Gallery
128 S. Main Street
215-862-5122
www.amanogalleries.com
Recognized as one of the top 100 Galleries in the country, A Mano celebrates in 26th year in New Hope. The gallery’s collection features glass, furniture in wood and iron, jewelry, kaleidoscopes, and accessories for the home and office. Sticks, well-known for its creative and inspirational furniture collection, has chosen A Mano Galleries as their Top Ten Gallery in the country. A Mano, with a sister location in Lambertville, NJ, will inspire your creative side!

Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives at Fred Eisen Leather
129 S. Main Street
215-862-5988
www.artknives.com
Hand made leather bags, briefcases, sculpted leather hand make knives by more than 100 knife makers & blade smiths. Some local – mostly American but from around the world as well. Leather mask exhibit that is ongoing and changing.


Mechanic Street MUGs
10 W. Mechanic Street
215-862-8030
www.mechanicstreetmugs.com
A contemporary and vintage craft/art gallery specializing in the mug form. You need a nice new mug or a gift for a close friend? Come see us. Stop in and see what’s new and share a glass of wine.

 

PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS:

The Parry Mansion –New Hope Historical Society
45 So. Main Street
215-862-5652
www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org
 

 

PARTICIPATING SPECIALTY SHOPS:

A Stage In Time
12 W. Bridge Street
215-862-6120
www.antiqueswithamission.com
Established in 1995, A Stage In Time - antiques with a Mission offers antique arts and crafts mission furniture showcasing original Stickley, Limbert, Roycroft, J.M. Young, Lifetime, Harden and others; vintage lighting, pottery, copper, art, books and linens. It is a destination for finding a wide variety of historical and celebrity magazines such as LIFE, TIME, Newsweek and Rolling Stone - a unique gift.


Bliss Jewelry & Accessories
19 B. W. Bridge Street
267-629-9265
www.blissjewelry.net
Bliss Jewelry and Accessories is a boutique specializing in women's jewelry, handbags and seasonal items.

BOW WOW
102 C So. Main Street
215-862-9871
Open Saturdays until 9 p.m. all year round.

Burch & Jones Jewelers
9 No. Main Street
215-862-2725
www.Burchjonesjewelers.com
For the past 31 years, we have provided the community with the following services: Custom design fine jewelry, diamonds and colored stones, watch repair on all fine watches, Rolex etc. We also purchase and sell antique jewelry and watches.

Cockamamie’s
6 W. Bridge Street
215-862-5454
www.cockamamies.com
Cockamamie's has the largest collection of Art Deco lighting, furniture and home accessories on the east coast.

The Jonathan Rice Collection
102B So. Main Street
215-862-4607
www.jonathanricecollection.com
American & European Imports – Specializing in hard–to-find jewelry and crystal. Emphasis on rings for weddings/commitment/partnership/friendship. Range of metals – stainless steel, titanium, tungsten, carbide, silver, 14 & 18kt gold, platinum, and palladium.

The Last Temptation
115 So. Main Street
215-862-3219
Gourmet ice cream, coffee, espresso, and sandwiches.

Lazer Illusions
11 W. Bridge Street
215-862-9719
"Things you never knew existed” Hundreds of amazing 3d holograms and a unique assortment of toys, gifts, and novelties.

Memo’s Collection
7 W. Bridge Street
215-862-0135
Specializing in the most unique & one-of-a-kind oriental rugs. Buying directly from weavers. Various kinds of Antique, semi-antique and new rugs. All vegetal dyed & hand spun wool. Sterling silver jewelry. American pottery.

Mystickal Tymes
127 So. Main Street
215-862-5629
www.mystickaltymes.com
For everything positive under the moon. Jewelry, crystal books, cds, herbs, and more…

NameSake Art & Gift Studio
18 W. Mechanic Street
215-862-7000
www.namsakestudio.com
Designer inspired jewelry, family name histories & crest, musical clocks, photographs by local artists.

New Hope Candle Shop
85 South Main Street
215-862-2375
The candle shop has been a New Hope tradition for over 40 years. We offer an extensive selection of quality candles, home fragrance products and accessories. Our fun and friendly atmosphere makes it a great place to shop!

New Hope Shoes
7 No. Main Street
215-862-4455
www.newhopeleather.com
New Hope Shoes can offer you a varied selection of total comfort shoes. We also carry wonderful leather accessories such as wallets, belts, and bags. Please stop in and take a look at our newly remodeled shop.

Not Too Shabby
13 No. Main Street
215-862-7093
www.nottooshabby.com
Gifts & Cards featuring local artists. Country & quirky, chic & silly. You’ll find it here and lots more!

Retro Furniture
32 So. Main Street
215-862-2250
www.retronewhope.com
We have all styles of furniture and great prices too!

Savioni Designer Boutique
10-14 So. Main Street
215-862-5010
www.savioniboutique.com
The premier clothing boutique of New Hope for both men and women. We carry the latest fashions from Europe & have names ranging from Canali, Hugo Boss and Valentino to Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace. Savioni is open 7 days a week with our expert tailor always on the premise to customize your fashion at no additional charge – always ready same day!

Stephan's Furniture Gallery
20 W. Mechanic Street
215-862-2338
www.thestephanhouse.com
Step into Stephan’s Furniture Gallery and step back in time. Antiques/reproduction furniture, historical accents, and “pieces” of history.

Sterling Leather
97 So. Main Street
215-641-1044
www.sterlingleather.com
Sterling Leather offers an extensive collection of the finest in men’s and women’s leather, shearling and fur coats. In addition to our unique and diverse outerwear, we also offer premium leather boots, clogs, sandals, moccasins, handbags, hats, belts, jewelry, and other leather related accessories. Our styles vary form rugged western to the most elegant of classic and contemporary fashions.

Suzie Hot Sauce
19 A. W. Bridge Street
215-862-1334
www.suziehotsauce.com
Offering a wide selection of spicy sauces, snacks, salsas, bloody-Mary mixes, wing sauces and much more. Free samples available for the true “chilehead” or for the tender taste bud. BBQ dry rubs & injectables for every grill master.

Teardrop Memories – Northfork Pet Antiques
12B W. Mechanic Street
215-862-3401
www.teardropmemories.com
www.northforkpets.com
www.maidensmemoirs.com
Post mortem gallery, Victorian birdcages, 19th century photos, love letters and more. Museum quality antiques, theatrical props and memento mori Victorian jewelry.
Special August Feature: Lisa Lewis, aka Victoriana Lady, TearDrop Memories NorthFork Pet Antiques of Mechanic St. New Hope will host a very special Second Saturday August exhibit; Victorian Mourning Jewelry & 19th century Memento Mori Human Hair wreaths. This free admission exhibition and concurrent sale will run from mid day Saturday until midnight and will show case rare Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian remembrances. Dressed in antique Mourning clothing, circa 1880 Lisa Lewis, aka Victoriana Lady will speak at TearDrop Memories about this unusual 19th century tradition. Her website contains examples of her craft and resume.