Art Plus Gallery is a non-profit 501(c)(3) cooperative gallery, Currently located at 604 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611. The main mission of the Gallery is to provide a venue for aspiring area artists to exhibit and sell their work, free from the limiting constraints commercial gallery requirements. The Gallery identifies, encourages, and supports developing local artists. A secondary mission of the Art Plus Gallery is to provide a venue for young musicians, encourage art students and senior citizens to explore the world of art, and to reach out to the community.
Art Plus Gallery was initially formed in May of 2000. Eighteen area artists were selected through a juried process to create a level of artistic competence expected in a gallery setting and present a diverse range of media and artists. The current mix of participating artists show works in oil, acrylic, watercolor media, colored pencil, and pastel. There is also sculpture, stained glass, photography, and jewelry. The Gallery is open for business 6 days a week. Shows change every two months.
