Merrick Art Gallery
Website:
http://merrickartgallery.org
Telephone Number:
(724) 846-1130
Location:
1100 Fifth Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066
Description:
As an art gallery in New Brighton, PA, the Merrick Art Gallery promotes and showcases the work of unique artists. Our work involves showcasing new and emerging artists alongside classic, well-established pieces. By providing a space in which to display their latest works, artists appreciate our role in sharing their creative aspirations with a wider audience.
As a historical structure, we offer our beautiful galleries and courtyard for events. From weddings to baby showers to bridal showers the Merrick Art Gallery is here to provide a
breathtaking setting for the milestones in one's life.
Founded by the celebrated New Brighton industrialist, Edward Dempster Merrick (1832 - 1911), The Merrick is home to a stunning collection of French, German, English, and American paintings from the 18th and 19th Century. The collection features examples of romantic, realistic, and impressionistic art by prominent American and European artists, including Prud'hon, Courbet, Winterhalter, Sully, and Curran. Most prominent is a collection of Hudson River School paintings featuring the works of Durand, Moran, Kensett, Casilear, and Trost Richards.
The Merrick also boasts a piano once played by legendary composer Stephen Foster - located in the Eva Mae Merrick Music Room. Other collections include a complement of Contemporary art; a 19th century library; a rock and mineral collection.
From the gallery website
