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On March 23rd, the Arden Craft Shop Museum (ACSM) had the pleasure of hosting another inspiring “Afternoon with the Artist” event, this time featuring the talented Annette Hearing. With a diverse background that spans across law, education, and now the world of art, Annette’s journey as an artist has captivated many. Annette’s creative path began […]

That is the question! The Arden Craft Shop Museum is proud and pleased to direct your attention to the corner of Millers Road and Cherry Lane. There you will find one of the newest items in our collection – an action sculpture done by Phil Fisher. Phil Fisher, Jr. donated one these kinetic pieces and

On Saturday, November 9th, the old Arden School on the Sherwood Green was once again filled with excited school “children” and eager celebrants to mark the 100th Anniversary of the building. The BWVC Committee held a grand celebration to mark the anniversary and the important place the building holds in our community. Former students came

Opening October 20th, the Arden Craft Shop Museum celebrates it’s 20th anniversary with a new exhibition Treasures of Childhood: Growing up in the Ardens!  Please join us at the opening reception starting at 1 pm where we will celebrate the experiences of growing up in the Ardens. Jackie Russell and Billy Brooks, photographer Earl Brooks, August

The ACSM is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the Museum on Arden Fair Day!  We will be open special hours on Saturday, August 31st from 11 AM to 5 PM. Our annual exhibition Women Artists of the Ardens 1900-1960 will on display. Additionally, Micah Altman’s beautiful lamps, shown during the Afternoon with the Artist

On August 11th, we are pleased to present another afternoon reception featuring Ardentown artist, Micah Altman. Micah’s artistry is inspired by nature and is beautiful and useful! Her artwork includes handcrafted lamps with one of a kind shades, beaded jewelry and painted jewelry hangers. This promises to be the perfect, enjoyable, relaxing, fun afternoon we’ll

The ACSM is pleased to announce a variety of special open hours for the month of June.  We will be open on Saturday afternoons from 1-3 PM in addition to our regular Sunday (1-3 PM) and Wednesday (7:30-9PM) evening hours. This is great time to stop in and see the current exhibition, Women Artists in the

In May and June, the Museum will be open on Saturdays from 1-3 pm.  Enjoy the spring season by visiting the us during this eminently walkable time of year! As the days warm up be sure to check out our exhibition “Women Artists of the Ardens: 1900-1960”. You are welcome hither!

The Arden Craft Shop Museum is home to many works of art by many different artists.  Over the next months we will be sharing works from our collection by female artists that were not able to be shown in our current exhibition. We will start with works by Katherine “Kate” “Cookie” Dolmetsch Kelly.  Cookie was

On Thursday, November 30th, the Arden Craft Shop Museum lost one of its most caring supporters. James “Jamie” Jamison passed away peacefully at his home just outside of the Ardens. For many years, Jamie was the building manager of the Arden Craft Shop Museum. As a member of the Board of the Arden Craft Shop