Join us for the opening of this special exhibit of work by exciting local artists: Chris Buonomo, Abra Gorby & Nancy Gordon. The artists will be on hand for the opening to share information on their inspiration and process. Light refreshments will be served. Cosmopolitan Club Members and their Guests, Artists and their Patrons are most welcome to attend. Club members and their guests can REGISTER HERE. Artists and their guests can REGISTER HERE.
Join us for your last chance to view our current art exhibition featuring brilliant local artists: Chris Buonomo, Abra Gorby & Nancy Gordon. Tea, coffee and cookies will be served. The exhibit closes April 24. Bring your non-member friends. Cosmopolitan Club Members and their Guests, Artists and their Patrons are most welcome to attend. Club members and their guests can REGISTER HERE. Artists and their guests can REGISTER HERE.
The Gallery is also OPEN Monday - Thursday, 10:30am-2pm. If you’d like to view the works outside of these hours or events, please call 215-735-1057 to make an appointment. The works on display at the Club are for sale, with a percentage of the purchase price donated by the artist to The Cosmopolitan Club. If you are interested in discussing purchase, please reach out to our Receptionist Caryn Whittington or Club Manager Agneta Bacican.
"I appreciate the creative aspect of jewelry, and I love to work with recycled materials, including acrylics, cotton, glass and resin. I want my jewelry to be both beautiful and environmentally friendly. There is a close relationship with the movement of the jewelry and how it interacts with the body. I want each piece to be able to withstand the rigors of wear.”
Abra Gorby graduated from Vassar, earning a B.A. in History. In 1992, Abra began creating her line out of her Greenwich Village apartment. She studied alternative materials and casting at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Rhode Island School of Design. On a lark, Abra approached some chic Soho stores who agreed to carry her jewelry and sold her work at NYC craft shows. The Museum of Arts and Design featured cases of her work. Abra has built an international following with galleries in Korea and the British Virgin Islands.
“I express my independence with the application of conte, charcoal, acrylics, oils and pen and ink. I've earned the personal and professional freedom from the obligations that we all share. This reality encourages me to approach my craft with youthful curiosity as well as a willingness to learn...blended with adult sensitivity and a deep respect for the disciplined detail essential for creation.” Nancy Gordon has had the pleasure of a long and meandering career. She majored in Fashion Design at Moore College of Art and Design. Her career and life took her on a different path, and she began to explore painting. Nancy enjoys taking classes at Fleisher Art Memorial, PAFA, and Wayne Art Center. She has participated in several Student Shows, both at Fleisher and Wayne Art Center, winning prizes in Drawing, Figure, and Abstract painting over the years.