Andrew Hazelton – watercolorist
Exhibit Dates – Friday, July 10 to Sunday, August 16
Opening Reception – Sunday, July 12 from 4 to 6 PM
Guest artist Andrew Hazelton has had a passion for art since his childhood. He considers each piece to be a study of his ever-evolving process of self-exploration and creativity. Working primarily in watercolor, with some mixed media, he depicts nature oriented subject matter in a sensitive and reflective manner.
250th Display of Historical Foxburg Photographs
Commemorating the 250th, the exhibit also presents a small display photographs of historical Foxburg assembled by Dr. Nicolas Young, who has been researching Foxburg and the Fox family for an upcoming book.
The Opening Wine and Cheese Reception on Sunday, July 12 from 4 to 6 PM follows the 250th Red, White and Wurlitzer concert of Dave Wickerham with Metropolitan opera bass William Powers at 2 PM in Lincoln Hall.
Weekend RBG hours are: Fridays, 1-6 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM to 7 PM; and Sundays, 12 noon to 5 PM
The Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop is located at 17 Main Street, Foxburg, PA 16036.
Andrew Hazelton
Andrew Hazelton, born and raised in Whiteriver Junction, VT, is an Artist now living in Grove City, PA. He has had a passion for art since childhood. Having grown up in a wonderfully rural setting, he has always had a particular appreciation for nature and the solid quality and purity of life in and around it. His hope is that viewers of his work will experience the emotional and spiritual connection he has to his subject matter.
Over the years, Andrew has been in multiple successful, solo and group exhibitions. In addition, he has been featured in a New Hampshire magazine as an upcoming local artist. He was selected to donate one of his trout paintings to the National Trout Unlimited Convention’s silent auction held in White River Junction, VT. He also painted a mural depicting Sicilian culture that was on public display in downtown Grove City, PA for over a decade.
Andrew has a long history of awards including two Director’s Choice Awards from the Hoyt Arts and Education Center in New Castle, PA, a Corporate Award from the Bald Eagle Art League in Williamsport, PA and a Juror’s Recognition Award from the from AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH. He was selected as a nationally juried group wildlife art exhibitor for several years at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Woodstock, VT, and selected as an artist at McKeever Environmental Center Nature Art Exhibit in 2013 and 2014. In May and June 2022 and 2023, he was accepted into the Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Exhibitions in Pennsylvania. He was also accepted into the Hoyt Arts and Education Fine Arts Center 50th Juried Regional Exhibition in May 2023 in New Castle, PA.
Artist Statement
I am primarily a self-taught artist who was fortunate to be mentored and instructed by the established artist Clifford B. West. Some other artists who have been influential to my work include: NC Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, Robert Bateman, Winslow Homer and Claude Monet.
In October of 2025 I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Transatlantic Experimentum Introduction to Print Making Class in the mountain village of Capiliera, Spain. The class was taught by Master Print Maker, Maureen Sheldon. Although the focus of the class was on several different print making techniques, my main intertest was drypoint intaglio.
My main medium is watercolor. However, I sometimes incorporate other mediums such as gouache, acrylics, pastels, ink, graphite, and charcoal to produce mixed media artwork. In addition, I have created pieces using a centuries old drawing medium known as silver point.
I consider my pieces to be studies of my art process which is ever evolving. Although individual pieces are considered complete, my process renders a vastness waiting to be filled. As I work to replenish the surface, I realize that it will never be complete. It continues to be an exploration of self and creativity.
In this ever-changing world, I find it even more crucial to bring an awareness to the importance of preserving our natural environment through the visual arts.
Thank you for joining me on my creative journey.
Experience Foxburg – Where Nature and Art Meet!
Stop by the Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop for the exhibit of Andrew Hazelton
Weekend RBG hours are: Fridays, 1-6 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM to 7 PM; and Sundays, 12 noon to 5 PM. The Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop is located at 17 Main Street, Foxburg, PA 16036.
And while at the RBG, be sure to save time to shop for that special gift from the first floor offerings of talented Cooperative Artists from the region.
Discover Foxburg!
When planning your trip to Foxburg – plan to take a brisk walk in the gorgeous spring afternoon along the Allegheny River trail or rent bicycles or have a scenic pontoon tour (beginning May 1 through October) on the Allegheny River with Foxburg Tours!
Before or after the concert, plan to dine overlooking the Allegheny on the deck of The Allegheny Grille or for lighter fare, soup, salads, sandwiches and amazing pizzas PLUS the pizza of the month at Foxburg Pizza.
Or have a wine tasting or enjoy a bottle of wine inside or on the patio of the remodeled Foxburg Wine Cellars.
When you become an ARCA member at the $100 level, receive a 10% discount on up to 6 bottles of wine on the day of an ARCA concert.
Make it a weekend on the beautiful Allegheny – having a romantic overnight at The Foxburg Inn, where every room has a river view – and seating on the patio is the perfect place for reading or resting after a walk or bicycle ride.
As an ARCA member at the $100 level, you receive a 5% room discount any time of the year and a 10% discount from Friday to Sunday on concert weekends. You may utilize the hotel website or calling directly (724-659-3116) and showing your membership card at check-in.
