Are you an artist looking for a welcoming space to share your work with the public? We invite local and emerging artists to exhibit their visual art in our gallery and shared spaces.
What We Offer:
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Wall and display space for 2D or small 3D works
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A public, high-traffic location with diverse visitors
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Support with installation and promotion of your exhibit
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Meet the artist reception on opening night
Who Should Apply:
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Artists at any stage of their career
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Individuals or collectives with work that sparks conversation, creativity, or connection
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Creators who want to engage with a broad community audience
How It Works:
We review submissions on a rolling basis. Exhibits typically run for 5 weeks, and we’ll work with you to find the best timing and placement for your work.
Click here to fill out the form to apply
Make your art part of the everyday. Share your vision with the community.
Artist in Residence – Andrew McMaster
The Monster in the Closet is, in fact, me, Andrew McMaster, resident of Oreland, PA. I have come to photography a little late in life but with all the passion of my younger years. As a local musician, I spent many of those younger years playing both as a solo artist as well as in bands, including the Flamin’ Caucasians. During the two years I spent as a member of that band, I was afforded a number of amazing opportunities to play with an array of nationally known artists such as David Bromberg, Julian Lennon, and Warren Zevon. After the performing phase of my life, I made, and continue to make, a living as a graphic production artist, video and podcast editor, music composer, and piano teacher.
Life has taken me in quite a number of different directions and the one in which I am currently traveling has me exploring a great love and appreciation for photography, especially pictures printed on canvas. The Dixon Meadow Preserve in Erdenheim, PA is my favorite subject as well as my daily walking spot. I have exhausted almost all angles of that beautiful sanctuary.
My pictures include everything from landscape and nature photography to architecture and human events. Although my primary focus is local, I’ve also had the great fortune to travel to Europe and Africa (specifically Tanzania). During my trip to Tanzania, I spent time in three different national safari parks and took a gazillion pictures. And, as usual, with photography came an interest in woodworking since I decided to make my own frames.
Not quite sure why, but I did. Hence the garage full of wood, saws, and various implements of sanding, staining, and painting.
I don’t really know what has led me here but I am very happy to have a chance to share my art with any who will take a look. I sincerely hope that what I do resonates with you and that, ultimately, it brings you a bit of joy.
If you want to see more examples of my work, please visit my site: www.themonsterinthecloset.com
