Sound Bath
Join us for an immersive sound bath inside the Beyond The Box exhibition—a restorative journey through vibration, resonance, and deep listening.
Surrounded by artwork that explores states of fluidity, dissolution, and sensory surrender, you’ll be gently guided into stillness through an hour of live sound meditation featuring gong, handpan, singing bowls, chimes, drums, and more. Expect waves of sound that calm the nervous system, support deep rest, and invite quiet reflection.
This is an opportunity to pause. To listen. To float.
What to bring:
To fully relax and receive, we recommend bringing:
A yoga mat or camping pad
Two blankets (one for cushioning, one for warmth)
A pillow and eye covering
Any other comforts or supports to ease your body into rest
Come early to settle in—sound begins promptly.
Location: Anno Artem Gallery
1 Security Plaza, Suite 202, Pottstown, PA
Jen has delved into both the medical and holistic healing arts for more than a decade. As a former registered nurse, her sound and yoga offerings are uniquely catered to the energy of the moment, room, and recipient(s) as learned through ample bedside experience; refined deep listening; and, keen awareness. Her soul purpose is to facilitate space for rebalancing the collective nervous system by quieting noise and the monkey mind through soothing sound, silence, and stillness. Jen knows it is imperative for the recipient to feel safe, warm, and comfortable so that they are able to release and surrender into their journey of restoration. It is her honor to hold this space for opening and depth. It is also her honor to share these potent, ancient modalities with the global community.
Caffenol Workshop
Did you know you can process film with Coffee?
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Brew your film! Join us at The Beekeepers Café for a caffenol workshop with Anthony Nowack on Nov 21, 6pm.
We’ll shoot your portrait on B&W film and develop it with coffee (yes, really). Learn how to capture your negatives with your phone. $30 includes a cup of coffee + demo. Prints & negatives available for purchase. Limited spots — grab yours now
We provide: The photographer using film for portraits, chemistry, reels/tanks, gloves, drying setup, a stable light source for phone capture. Coffee (one per ticket).
You bring: smartphone (fully charged), curiosity, optional notebook.
Do I need any experience?
Nope. This is beginner‑friendly.
Will I leave with a finished image?
You’ll learn to capture your negative with your phone on site. Physical prints and negatives can be purchased and may be available for pickup after the workshop.
Can I bring my own roll of film?
Time is tight, so development focuses on the demo roll we shoot together. You’re welcome to ask questions about your own film.
What’s included in the $30 ticket?
One cup of coffee, your portrait taken on B&W film, the live caffenol demo, and a tutorial on capturing negatives with your phone. Prints and physical negatives are additional.
Is this safe?
Caffenol uses household‑level ingredients, but we’ll still provide gloves and review safe handling and cleanup.
Figure Drawing Night
Figure Drawing Night — November 22
$20 • 6:00–8:00 PM • All skill levels welcome
It’s time to grab your pencils and spend an evening sketching a live model.
No pressure, no grades, no gatekeeping—Bring your own materials (and maybe a friend), and let’s make art happen.
📍 Anno Artem, 1 Security Plaza, Suite 202, Pottstown, PA
🎟️ $20 at the door or reserve ahead
Jessica Reitmeyer is the model for this event.
Figure Drawing Night
Figure Drawing Night — October 26th
$20 • 6:00–8:00 PM • All skill levels welcome
It’s time to grab your pencils and spend an evening sketching a live model.
No pressure, no grades, no gatekeeping—Bring your own materials (and maybe a friend), and let’s make art happen.
📍 Anno Artem, 1 Security Plaza, Suite 202, Pottstown, PA
🎟️ $20 at the door or reserve ahead
Film Photography Day Sunday Afternoon
A film photography workshop for 1-2 people that allows you to learn the rituals and process of how film photography differs from digital. We’ll cover everything from choosing what film to use, loading and preparing the camera, a photo walk on the streets of Pottstown, and then back to the gallery where we’ll learn to develop our own negatives and talk about methods for scanning. Attendees will take home their developed negatives at the end of the workshop.
No equipment necessary, everything will be provided. 36 exposure black and white film, 35mm camera loaner, processing chemicals and tanks will be made available to use by attendees.
Cameras available to loan are first come, first served:
- Nikon N70
- Nikon N50
- (2) Nikon Nikkormat FT
- Varied selection of auto focus and manual focus lenses.
Time is dependent on how long attendees take on photo walk but allow at least three hours.
Fee: $125 per person
Film Photography Day Saturday Evening
A film photography workshop for 1-2 people that allows you to learn the rituals and process of how film photography differs from digital. We’ll cover everything from choosing what film to use, loading and preparing the camera, a photo walk on the streets of Pottstown, and then back to the gallery where we’ll learn to develop our own negatives and talk about methods for scanning. Attendees will take home their developed negatives at the end of the workshop.
No equipment necessary, everything will be provided. 36 exposure black and white film, 35mm camera loaner, processing chemicals and tanks will be made available to use by attendees.
Cameras available to loan are first come, first served:
- Nikon N70
- Nikon N50
- (2) Nikon Nikkormat FT
- Varied selection of auto focus and manual focus lenses.
Time is dependent on how long attendees take on photo walk but allow at least three hours.
Fee: $125 per person
Film Photography Day Saturday Afternoon
A film photography workshop for 1-2 people that allows you to learn the rituals and process of how film photography differs from digital. We’ll cover everything from choosing what film to use, loading and preparing the camera, a photo walk on the streets of Pottstown, and then back to the gallery where we’ll learn to develop our own negatives and talk about methods for scanning. Attendees will take home their developed negatives at the end of the workshop.
No equipment necessary, everything will be provided. 36 exposure black and white film, 35mm camera loaner, processing chemicals and tanks will be made available to use by attendees.
Cameras available to loan are first come, first served:
- Nikon N70
- Nikon N50
- (2) Nikon Nikkormat FT
- Varied selection of auto focus and manual focus lenses.
Time is dependent on how long attendees take on photo walk but allow at least three hours.
Fee: $125 per person
Film Photography Day Friday Evening
A film photography workshop for 1-2 people that allows you to learn the rituals and process of how film photography differs from digital. We’ll cover everything from choosing what film to use, loading and preparing the camera, a photo walk on the streets of Pottstown, and then back to the gallery where we’ll learn to develop our own negatives and talk about methods for scanning. Attendees will take home their developed negatives at the end of the workshop.
No equipment necessary, everything will be provided. 36 exposure black and white film, 35mm camera loaner, processing chemicals and tanks will be made available to use by attendees.
Cameras available to loan are first come, first served:
- Nikon N70
- Nikon N50
- (2) Nikon Nikkormat FT
- Varied selection of auto focus and manual focus lenses.
Time is dependent on how long attendees take on photo walk but allow at least three hours.
Fee: $125 per person
Film Photography Weekend
A film photography workshop for 1-2 people that allows you to learn the rituals and process of how film photography differs from digital. We’ll cover everything from choosing what film to use, loading and preparing the camera, a photo walk on the streets of Pottstown, and then back to the gallery where we’ll learn to develop our own negatives and talk about methods for scanning. Attendees will take home their developed negatives at the end of the workshop.
No equipment necessary, everything will be provided. 36 exposure black and white film, 35mm camera loaner, processing chemicals and tanks will be made available to use by attendees.
Cameras available to loan are first come, first served:
- Nikon N70
- Nikon N50
- (2) Nikon Nikkormat FT
- Varied selection of auto focus and manual focus lenses.
Time is dependent on how long attendees take on photo walk but allow at least three hours.
Fee: $125 per person
Happy Hour Sketch Club
Settle into the gallery after hours for a relaxed, pen-and-ink sketch session surrounded by the exhibition Mightier Than the Sword. Draw alongside the artists showing their work, trade tips, and let the energy of the room do the rest. We’ll have a pop-up by Art Lines with quality pens, inks, and sketchbooks available for purchase—bring your own materials or pick up something fresh on site. All levels welcome!
Mightier than the Sword
Mightier than the Sword, a focused exhibition that honors the elemental force of ink on paper. Bringing together Joseph Harkanson, Dave Yasenchak, and John Martin, the show celebrates drawing as both discipline and dare—where a single line can whisper, cut, or carry a story all its own. From meticulous crosshatching to bold, liquid gestures, these works revel in luminous blacks, razor-clean edges, and negative space that invites the eye to do the final editing.
“Pen and ink is the most democratic of tools and one of the most unforgiving,” said the curatorial team at Anno Artem. “These artists lean into that risk. Their drawings read like music you can see—the tempo of the hand, the breath between marks.”
More than a medium survey, Mightier than the Sword underscores ink’s role in culture—from manuscripts and political cartoons to tattoo flash and technical drafts—reminding us that some of history’s most potent ideas traveled first as drawings. The exhibition is designed for seasoned collectors and first-time visitors alike; no insider vocabulary required.
Joseph Harkanson, Dave Yasenchak, John Martin
Presents a celebration of Ink.
Figure Drawing Night
Figure Drawing Night — September 20th
$20 • 6:00–8:00 PM • All skill levels welcome
It’s time to grab your pencils and spend an evening sketching a live model.
No pressure, no grades, no gatekeeping—Bring your own materials (and maybe a friend), and let’s make art happen.
📍 Anno Artem, 1 Security Plaza, Suite 202, Pottstown, PA
🎟️ $20 at the door or reserve ahead
Danielle Kangas is the the model for the night.
QueerlyMade POP UP
Wear the light. QueerlyMade brings a focused pop-up of handmade glass jewelry by Jessica Reitmeyer—a vibrant edit of necklaces, pins, and pendants, each one-of-a-kind and ready to take home. Expect saturated color, clean silhouettes, and pieces that move effortlessly from everyday to statement. Quantities are limited; arrive early for the best selection.
Free and open to all. While supplies last.
Film Photography Day - L’oe Show
A film photography workshop for 1-2 people that allows you to learn the rituals and process of how film photography differs from digital. We’ll cover everything from choosing what film to use, loading and preparing the camera, a photo walk on the streets of Pottstown, and then back to the gallery where we’ll learn to develop our own negatives and talk about methods for scanning. Attendees will take home their developed negatives at the end of the workshop.
No equipment necessary, everything will be provided. 36 exposure lack and white film, 35mm camera loaner, processing chemicals and tanks will be made available to use by attendees.
Cameras available to loan are first come, first served:
- Nikon N70
- Nikon N50
- (2) Nikon Nikkormat FT
- Varied selection of auto focus and manual focus lenses.
Time is dependent on how long attendees take on photo walk but allow at least three hours.
Fee: $125 per person
A Moment of Sharing
“A Moment of Sharing”
Melange Contemporary Dance presents work from before and now as part of the MARGINALIA FESTIVAL — Pottstown’s version of the world famous “Fringe Festival” hosted by Anno Artem
Where: Cosmic Arts Studio: 310 E. High St., Pottstown PA 19464
When: Sunday, August 24 at 3pm
Choreography by International Dance Artist: Michelle Jones Wurtz
🎟Tickets: $15 for a 50-minute performance followed by a Q and A with
the dancers and director. Available online at
www.pottstowndance.com or at the door upon arrival.
Drag Sync
Hosted by Anno Artem in collaboration with Melange Contemporary Dance, Marginalia transforms downtown Pottstown into a living map of experimental expression.
Music On the Margins
Hosted by Anno Artem in collaboration with Melange Contemporary Dance, Marginalia transforms downtown Pottstown into a living map of experimental expression.
Opening Reception
Hosted by Anno Artem in collaboration with Melange Contemporary Dance, Marginalia transforms downtown Pottstown into a living map of experimental expression.
Marginalia
Marginalia is a fringe arts festival for the strange, the uncategorizable, and the in-between.
For works that don’t sit still. For art that whispers in the margins.
For performance that bleeds into ritual.
For installations that twitch, loop, and break the frame.
Hosted by Anno Artem in collaboration with Melange Contemporary Dance, Marginalia transforms downtown Pottstown into a living map of experimental expression.
SOLD OUT Submerged - Sound Bath
Let yourself sink beneath the surface. Join us for an immersive sound bath inside the Submersion exhibition—a restorative journey into the water element through vibration, resonance, and deep listening.
Surrounded by artwork that explores states of fluidity, dissolution, and sensory surrender, you’ll be gently guided into stillness through an hour of live sound meditation featuring gong, handpan, singing bowls, chimes, drums, and more. Expect waves of sound that calm the nervous system, support deep rest, and invite quiet reflection.
This is an opportunity to pause. To listen. To float.
What to bring:
To fully relax and receive, we recommend bringing:
A yoga mat or camping pad
Two blankets (one for cushioning, one for warmth)
A pillow and eye covering
Any other comforts or supports to ease your body into rest
Come early to settle in—sound begins promptly.
Location: Anno Artem Gallery
1 Security Plaza, Suite 202, Pottstown, PA
Jen has delved into both the medical and holistic healing arts for more than a decade. As a former registered nurse, her sound and yoga offerings are uniquely catered to the energy of the moment, room, and recipient(s) as learned through ample bedside experience; refined deep listening; and, keen awareness. Her soul purpose is to facilitate space for rebalancing the collective nervous system by quieting noise and the monkey mind through soothing sound, silence, and stillness. Jen knows it is imperative for the recipient to feel safe, warm, and comfortable so that they are able to release and surrender into their journey of restoration. It is her honor to hold this space for opening and depth. It is also her honor to share these potent, ancient modalities with the global community.
Submerged - Opening Reception
Enter a world where the boundaries between art and environment dissolve. Submerged is a multi-sensory solo exhibition by Kat Collins that explores the emotional, ecological, and symbolic depths of water. Known for her ethereal use of color and intuitive mark-making, Collins invites viewers to wade into a fully immersive experience—where soundscapes echo the rhythmic pull of tides, ambient scents recall salt air and mossy riverbanks, and light refracts across layered surfaces like sunlight on open water.
Through painting, installation, and sensory design, Submerged offers a meditative space for reflection—on memory, fluidity, and the bodies of water that shape our lives. At once intimate and expansive, the exhibition transforms the gallery into a sanctuary of stillness and movement, grounding visitors in the present while inviting a deeper drift inward.
Submerged
Enter a world where the boundaries between art and environment dissolve. Submerged is a multi-sensory solo exhibition by Kat Collins that explores the emotional, ecological, and symbolic depths of water. Known for her ethereal use of color and intuitive mark-making, Collins invites viewers to wade into a fully immersive experience—where soundscapes echo the rhythmic pull of tides, ambient scents recall salt air and mossy riverbanks, and light refracts across layered surfaces like sunlight on open water.
Through painting, installation, and sensory design, Submerged offers a meditative space for reflection—on memory, fluidity, and the bodies of water that shape our lives. At once intimate and expansive, the exhibition transforms the gallery into a sanctuary of stillness and movement, grounding visitors in the present while inviting a deeper drift inward.
Artist Panel
Join us for an artist panel with the creators of "The Visual Communicators". Hear them talk about their great works and their thoughts on the importance of our recognition of Juneteenth.
July 1st, 7-10pm
1 Security Plaza Suite 202
The Visual Communicators
The Visual Communicators will speak...It is believed that the thoughts that come from the deepest parts of us, can speak to the masses of many. We cannot resist the peace that can come from what we've been through and what others have endured. Our purpose is to hold the torch of accountability and raise our thoughts to meet the truth, where it lies. Time has taught us that the nineteenth of June is real. Everything that comes with this day is real, even when the history of us, has determined the gray areas to be blurred or profound for the masses. It is our duty to be the voices for the past, present and future. Our stories are robust with thought, promise and resolution.
The artist shall speak.
The art shall be heard.
We are one.
The Visual Communicators Opening Reception
Join us and our Artists for this opening Reception!
The Visual Communicators will speak...It is believed that the thoughts that come from the deepest parts of us, can speak to the masses of many. We cannot resist the peace that can come from what we've been through and what others have endured. Our purpose is to hold the torch of accountability and raise our thoughts to meet the truth, where it lies. Time has taught us that the nineteenth of June is real. Everything that comes with this day is real, even when the history of us, has determined the gray areas to be blurred or profound for the masses. It is our duty to be the voices for the past, present and future. Our stories are robust with thought, promise and resolution.
The artist shall speak.
The art shall be heard.
We are one.
Art Before Breakfast
Anno Artem’s monthly early-morning gathering where artists, makers, and curious minds come together to create, connect, and start the day inspired.
Coffee’s on. Ideas are flowing. Let’s make art before the world catches up.
Bring your materials—paint, camera, sketchbook, or whatever medium moves you—and join us as we transform the gallery into a collaborative, open-format studio space. Whether you’re diving into a personal project, trying something new, or simply feeding off the creative energy, you’re in good company.
Surrounded by the current exhibition on view, you'll be working in the presence of thought-provoking contemporary art—letting the work on the walls spark new ideas on the canvas, page, or lens.
No formal instruction. No pressure to perform. Just creative energy, shared space, and meaningful connections.
Art Before Breakfast is about showing up, making something, and being part of Pottstown’s growing creative scene—together.
Stamp the Town!
Here’s how it works:
Pick up your Art Crawl Passport at any participating location.
Get a stamp at each stop—look for the “Stamp Station” sign or ask the host.
Collect 15 stamps or more to complete your passport.
Return to Anno Artem before 9 PM to claim your prize and get your photo taken for our community art wall.
Winners will be featured in our post-crawl gallery recap!
Art After Dark
Art After Dark
A Monthly Creative Social at Anno Artem
When the sun sets, the studio lights come on. Art After Dark is Anno Artem’s monthly after-hours gathering where artists, creatives, and curious minds come together to make, connect, and unwind.
Bring your materials—paint, camera, sketchbook, or whatever medium moves you—and join us as we transform the gallery into a collaborative, open-format studio space. Whether you’re diving into a personal project, trying something new, or simply feeding off the creative energy, you’re in good company.
Surrounded by the current exhibition on view, you'll be working in the presence of thought-provoking contemporary art—letting the work on the walls spark new ideas on the canvas, page, or lens.
No formal instruction. No pressure to perform. Just creative energy, shared space, and meaningful connections.
Art After Dark is about showing up, making something, and being part of Pottstown’s growing creative scene—together.
Opening Reception for What We Carry
A group exhibition exploring the burdens we bear and the beauty we build from them.
From mental illness to inherited trauma, heartbreak to healing—What We Carry invites you into a raw, arresting collection of works by 17 artists who have turned personal weight into collective witness.
WHAT WE CARRY
A Group Exhibition at Anno Artem Gallery
Opening May 23, 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Wall Ready
Wall Ready: Prepping Your Work for Exhibition
Join us for a practical and insightful talk led by artist and gallery owner Anthony Nowack, designed to help artists present their work with confidence and professionalism. Whether you're new to exhibiting or looking to refine your presentation, this session covers the essential details that make a difference.
Learn the gallery standards for wiring, dust covers, and framing—because how your work is finished matters just as much as what’s on the canvas.
Walk away with real-world tips, dos and don’ts, and the know-how to ensure your artwork is truly wall ready.
