Phillips Collection art gallery day trip set May 13

Gallery One is sponsoring a bus trip set for Tuesday, May 13, when participants can visit the Phillips Collection, a private gallery of extraordinary art in Washington, D.C.

The Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line exhibit surveys work by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939), exploring his revolutionary contributions to graphic design and the enduring influence of his signature style.

Featuring more than 100 works from the Mucha Trust Collection, the exhibition traces Mucha’s artistic evolution from his early training to his rise as a leading figure of the Art Nouveau movement and his intricate linework, flowing forms and highly stylized designs that transformed poster art, commercial illustration and visual aesthetics worldwide. In the 1960s, Mucha’s distinctive style was revived in the vibrant poster art of the counterculture movement, becoming a hallmark of psychedelic rock posters, album covers, comic books and Japanese manga.

There will be free audio guides, and attendees can bring their own earbuds or headphones.

The trip includes the price of admission to the gallery and Mucha show. Participants will have ample opportunity to view the full collection of the gallery and/or explore the shops, galleries and restaurants located within easy walking distance.

Travel to and from the gallery will be in a deluxe touring bus with amenities, snacks and water provided for travel comfort. 

With two pickup and drop-off sites in the Bethany Beach and Rehoboth Beach areas, approximate time of departure will be 6:45 a.m., returning about 5:30 p.m. 

Space is limited. To make a reservation, visit Gallery One at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, or call 302-537-5055.