(New Brighton, Pa) Artist William Kofmehl will judge the 47th ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT for the Beaver Valley Artists. The show will be at the Merrick Art Gallery, 1100 5th Avenue New Brighton, April 16 – May 9. Hours are Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10 – 2, Sunday 1 – 4. 

William Earl Kofmehl, III, is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on sculpture. A native of Pittsburgh, Kofmehl studied fine arts and civil engineering at Carnegie Mellon University before earning his MFA from Yale University. Kofmehl has exhibited work around the United States and internationally and has taught at Carnegie Mellon University, the Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art (France), University of Pittsburgh, Geneva College, and Robert Morris University. Kofmehl’s recent sculpture is composed of reclaimed cast bronze and aluminum alloys harvested from Pittsburgh’s industrial history.

Artists in BVA meet once a month to learn Art techniques, to practice drawing, and to critique one another’s work.

Each year a juror selects awards at the annual member’s show .

The show opening celebration is on April 28, 2024 from 1 – 4.  It will be on display at the Merrick till May 9 at 7:00 pm. when William Kofmehl will critique art work in the show. The public is invited to the opening and the critique.  Refreshments will be served.