First Friday Doylestown

08-05-2005 - 01-01-2037

Doylestown

http://www.firstfridaydoylestown.com

Doylestown - Doylestown PA 18901

Admission: 0

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Doylestown holds a First Friday celebration each month, which is free to the public First Friday Doylestown offers: • Live local music • Exhibits of local fine artists • Extended hours for participating merchants • Plenty of free parking

John Suplee Solo Exhibit

11-13-2009 - 12-18-2009

Chester County Art Association

http://www.chestercountyarts.org

Chester County Art Association - 100 N Bradford Avenue West Chester PA 19382

Admission: 0

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John Suplee returns to the Chester County Art Association with a solo exhibition of his paintings in the Allinson Gallery The opening reception will be Saturday, November 14th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Juried Photography Exhibit will be presented in the Huston Gallery The opening reception will be Saturday, November 14th from 1:00 p m to 4:00 pm

Children and their parents can enjoy and take home original children's picture book paintings, hand painted mirrors, shelves, table sets and other exquisite decor Fancy a one-of-a-kind hand-made greeting card, children's jewlery, and wooden toys Everything can be customized on site by artists for free!

Open to both children and adults Learn the foundations of visual arts hands on, exploring different types of media and techniques Enjoy a watercolor class where you learn proper use of the tricky medium or partake in a class for Children's Picture book illustration All classes are one on one with a professional picture book artist

Gimme Shelter

05-09-2009 - 05-09-2010

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

http://www.schuylkillcenter.org

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education - 8480 Hagy's Mill Road Philadelphia PA 19128

Admission: 0

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Gimme Shelter is a showcase of six semi-permanent, functional woodland shelters which will enhance the experience of visitors to the Schuylkill Center The project is meant to build awareness of the applied possibilities and meaning of sustainability and its impact on our lives and our connection to the natural world The competition encouraged collaboration between artists, designers and architects, in order to demonstrate and promote new, unique, and inspiring approaches to sustainable design and building techniques The six finalists will build their shelters at the Schuylkill Center in the spring, with an opening reception on Saturday May 9, 2009

Whole of Nature and the Mirror of Art

01-01-2009 - 12-31-2009

Chemical Heritage Foundation

http://www.chemheritage.org/exhibits/ex-nav3-whole.html

Chemical Heritage Foundation - 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: 0

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Alchemy's most familiar pursuits--transmuting lead into gold and producing an elixir to prolong life--seemed reasonable in their day, though even then they were the subject of learned study and debate Although alchemy ceased to be considered a serious scientific endeavor by the mid-18th century, its ideas and symbols remain embedded in our culture Current scholarship is still rediscovering what alchemy was to past practitioners and thinkers

The Whole of Nature and the Mirror of Art examines the world of the alchemist through photo-reproductions, mounted on glass panels, of engravings from alchemical books published in the 17th century These beautiful, fantastically detailed engravings depict a wide range of topics, including the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone and fanciful images of the search for knowledge and attempts to understand the natural world

Transmutations

01-01-2009 - 12-31-2009

Chemical Heritage Foundation

http://www.chemheritage.org/exhibits/ex-nav3-transmute.html

Chemical Heritage Foundation - 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission:

215-925-9222

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In artistic depictions of alchemy, science and art blend to tell nuanced stories about the cultures that produced the two fields The tone of European alchemical art from across the centuries can range from representational to humanizing, often using caricature, subtle satire, and theatrical gestures and poses

Transmutations features depictions of chemistry and alchemy from the 17th through the 19th centuries The paintings' subjects include detailed scenes of busy workshops where alchemists perform distillation, metallurgy, uroscopy, and tooth pulling Portrayals of alchemists range from a figure of human folly to that of an honest laborer Later paintings show a romanticized view of alchemy and illustrate how changes in artistic taste and convention also fueled misunderstandings about the practice of alchemy Representations like those featured in the exhibit provide insight on the kind of work that alchemists did and on the ways that they have been revered, reviled, and remembered

Admission is by appointment only; please call the number above to schedule your visit

Frankford Avenue First Friday

05-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

Friday

New Kensington Community Development Corporation

http://www.frankfordavearts.org

Various Locations -

Admission: All events are free

Start Time(s): **First Fridays only Galleries typically open between 5pm-6pm 5:30pm is suggested as the best time to arrive

Join Fishtown and Kensington for a night of art and culture Gritty neighborhoods with a unique artistic culture open themselves up, with galleries, bars and restaurants open late Check out the official website for individual gallery listings the week before First Friday

Rainbow Yarn: Navajo Rugs, Germantown Yarns and the Pennsylvania Connection

03-27-2009 - 12-31-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum

http://www.quiltandtextilemuseum.com/exhibitions/current/current.php

Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum -

Admission: $6 (Adult) $4 (Student with valid ID) FREE! for Members and Children ages 17 and under FREE! on First Fridays from 5-9 pm Contact the museum for group discounts

Start Time(s): Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm First Fridays, 5-9 pm See the official website for holiday hours

Rainbow Yarn brings together rare examples of Navajo weavings from private collections and museums across the country This exhibition, guest curated by nationally recognized scholar and dealer Brant Mackley, focuses on the history and influence of the wool yarn produced in the Germantown section of Philadelphia upon Navajo weavings Featuring more than 40 weavings and a host of other objects including comparative materials, the exhibition chronicles how these brilliantly-colored, tightly-bound Germantown yarns were introduced by traders to Navajo weavers in the American southwest

Skin and Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor

04-23-2009 - 01-03-2010

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Independence Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum - 211 S Columbus Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $12 for Adults $10 for Seniors (65 & over) $7 for Children/Students/Military FREE for Seaport members and children under 2

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Be among the first to see the premiere of a provocative new exhibit that delves into the beliefs, traditions, and power of the tattoo in American maritime culture! Tattoos were introduced to this country by seamen, so if you have a tattoo today, thank a sailor

The exhibit features tattoo designs, tools, historic photographs and artifacts, along with video stories of contemporary tattooed sailors, and a unique interactive "tattoo parlor" dubbed the "Tattoo-a-Tron" Why a pig and rooster? Come to the exhibit and find out
 

Come for an in-depth look at the Kimmel Center's architecture This walk along the Avenue of the Arts allows you to view the Center in the context of the cityscape Tour artworks on display throughout the Kimmel Center, including the Moore Galleries and the recently installed Percent for Art collection This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration

Visit The Barnes Foundation and Gardens

06-03-2009 - 01-01-2037

Wednesday, Thursday

The Barnes Foundation

http://www.barnesfoundation.org/

The Barnes Foundation - 300 N Latch's Lane Merion PA 19066

Admission: $15

610-667-0290 x5

Start Time(s): 9:30 am-5 pm

Come see the world-famous art collection at the Barnes Foundation this summer and get a free docent-led tour focusing on their enormous collections of Cezannes Also enjoy their beautiful gardens and Arboretum included with your ticket

Faces of a New Nation: American Portraits of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

07-25-2009 - 01-24-2010

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate

http://www.winterthur.org

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate - 52 Winterthur Rd Winterthur DE 19735

Admission: Included with all admission tickets, Members free

Start Time(s): 10 am

View masterpieces portraying the men, women, and children of early America These stunning paintings depict not only people from a particular time and place, but they also reveal the values of the nation across a span of nearly 150 years Winterthur is the only venue for this select group of portraits from The Met, which represents many of the young country’s great artists, including John Smibert, John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart, and Samuel F B Morse

Emerging Philadelphia photographer Nadine Rovner will show a new series of portraits and interiors, which pay a great debt to 1970s street photography

Fine Craft Sale

12-04-2009 - 12-13-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Main Line Art Center

Main Line Art Center - 46 Panmure Road Haverford PA 19041

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 9 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday 9am-5 am Friday-Saturday The Opening Reception will be from 6-9 pm on December 4, 2009

All work is handmade from various fine craft media such as ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, fabric and other one-of-a-kind craft

The Design Center (TDC) presents Lace in Translation, a new exhibition of contemporary work that explores the intersection of luxurious hand-craftsmanship with modern, mass production TDC’s historic Quaker Lace Company collection is the inspiration for three internationally-renowned artists and designers reconsidering conventional notions of lace European designers Tord Boontje and Demakersvan, and Canadian artist Cal Lane have created installations specifically for TDC’s unique and intimate space – a 1950s era, Hollywood-style ranch house From the intricacy of a handwoven raffia curtain, to the industrial art forms of laser-cut fabrics, a welded filigree oil drum, and a lace chain-link fence, Lace in Translation plays with the concept of lace, utilizing unexpected materials and new technologies to transform the Center’s grounds and galleries

City of Numbers: mixtape of a city

01-22-2010 - 02-21-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

InterAct Theatre Company

http://www.interacttheatre.org/2009-2010-feature-2.html

Adrienne Theatre - Mainstage - 2030 Sansom Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $25(Tues-Fri) $29(Sat-Sun) $29(Opening Night Tickets-No discounts apply) $16(Preview-No discounts apply) SENIOR TICKETS(Available to seniors 65+) $22(Tues-Fri) $25(Sat-Sun) STUDENT TICKETS(Available to students with valid student ID) $18(Tues-Fri) $20(Sat-Sun) $10 (Student Rush)

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http://www.interacttheatre.org/box-office-launch.html

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Originating with a collaboration between InterAct and the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program (funded by a grant from the Violette de Mazia Foundation), CITY OF NUMBERS was created by playwright Sean Christopher Lewis as part of an outreach effort in which he interviewed lifetime inmates at Graterford Prison about their work as mural artists Since its early beginnings, CITY OF NUMBERS has grown into a dynamic one-man tour de force performance that interweaves the stories of dozens of Philadelphians - from convicted murderers to victims’ relatives to physicians to artists to community leaders to Mayor Michael Nutter A sobering, moving, and ultimately uplifting portrait of a city gripped by violent crime, CITY OF NUMBERS reveals both the sharp divisions and deep sense of community that define the City of Brotherly Love

2nd Saturday Media

07-02-2009 - 01-01-2037

Saturday

Media Arts Council

http://www.mediaartscouncil.org/saturdays.htm

Media Borough - Downtown Media Media PA 19063

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 6:00 to 9:00 pm Second Saturday of every month

Stroll the streets of Media the 2nd Saturday of every month and enjoy the art, live music and after-hours shopping! Over 40 businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as part of this free arts event From 6:00 to 9:00 pm, shops, galleries, museums and cafes host local musicians or display the work of local artists

Click here to view all 2nd Sat Event listings

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show: 79th Annual June

06-04-2010 - 06-06-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association

http://RittenhouseSquareArt.org

Rittenhouse Square - S 18th Street and Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Friday & Saturday - 11 am-7 pm Sunday - 11 am-5 pm

More than 140 regional and nationally recognized artists from all over the country will "Circle the Square" at historic and beuatiful Rittenhouse Square at 18th & Walnut Streets in Philadelphia This is a well respected outdoor art exhibit of only original artwork and the oldest of its kind in the entire country No reproductions will be available

Pieris Music - Fountain

12-10-2009 - 12-10-2009

Thursday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $25

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Join Eric Haeker and Pieris Music for a multi-dimensional experience complete with live electronic chamber music, DJ interludes, and an aqueous video immersion The Lumia Ensemble’s amplified violin and piano meld with hip-hop, reinventing the Peirene story in two movements Tleilaxu provides live electronic remix sets while Ricardo Rivera’s klip collective bathes the performance in projected video

Winged Woman Dance: Residue

02-06-2010 - 02-06-2010

Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $25

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Join Winged Woman Dance for a provocative experience in which intimate and emotionally wrought segments of movement investigate the complexity of the human condition that compels us to do everything without the help or need of a loving God Winged Woman Dance is a Philadelphia based ensemble founded by Tina Heuges that is dedicated to in-depth collaborations between visual artists, musicians and dancers This performance is part of the Annenberg Center's By Local Series

Beautiful and unique objects created by some of the region’s most talented craftspeople are featured in the museum courtyard Approximately 12 artisans exhibit and sell their work on a rotating basis, with seven artisans featured each week Items for sale include dolls, hand-woven scarves, jewelry and pottery Free with museum admission

Curator Jenelle Porter discusses the inspiration for the work in this first ever exhibition on dance made for the camera

With iconic dance films, ranging from Busby Berkeley's Hollywood musicals to Maya Deren's avant-garde films, the screenings in this cinema program exemplify the ways dance has compelled visual artists to record bodies moving in time and space

Goshogaoka (Sharon Lockhart, 1998, 63 minutes)
Rosas Danst Rosas (Thierry De Mey, 1997, 57 minutes)
Water Motor (Babette Mangolte, 1978, 7:55 minutes)
Solo (Director: Thomas Lovell Balogi; Camera: Jess Hall, 1997,
7 minutes)

All screenings are held at International House, 3701 Chestnut Street

Kinetic Cinema is a New York based screening series that explores the intersection of dance and the moving image Each month organizer Anne Brady Nuse invites a special guest from the dance and film communities to share the films and videos that have inspired and influenced their own work The series kicks off with a night of dance on film curated by renowned choreographer and filmmaker Victoria Marks Look for the second evening of Kinetic Cinema in early 2010

Dance with Camera is an exhibition and a screening program that explores a crossover between artists and dancers who make choreography for the camera The exhibition features art works in film, video, and still photography that exemplify the ways dance has compelled visual artists to record bodies moving in time and space Screenings elaborate the show’s theme with iconic dance films, ranging from Busby Berkeley’s Hollywood musicals to Maya Deren’s avant-garde films Dance with Camera, on view September 11, 2009-March 21, 2010, in ICA’s first floor gallery, spans seventy years of art and film, and features over thirty artists and filmmakers between its exhibition and screening program

Video Art: Replay, Part 1, Asking Not Telling

09-10-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)

http://www.icaphila.org

Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) - S 36th Street and Sansom Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: No tickets required

Start Time(s): Noon-8 pm (Wed-Fri); 11 am-5 pm (Sat + Sun)

ICA is pleased to present Video Art: Replay, a year-long, three-part exhibition offering a snapshot of current video art On view September 11, 2009-August 1, 2010 in ICA's Project Space, this exhibition, centered around three themes prevalent in video art—documentary, animation, and comedy—will further focus the wide-ranging field of single-channel, projected video

Part I: Asking Not Telling This fall, Part I presents videos by artists who use the tropes of documentary filmmaking to capture, record, (re)record and represent cultural memory Voice-over narration, found footage, and reenactments only confuse a sense of history What really happened? These works ask rather than tell They both assume and play with viewers’ knowledge of topics ranging from film and television to politics, art history, and sci-fi fantasy Throughout, the documentary’s hold on authoritative truth comes evocatively untethered

Dolce Suono Commissions and the Art They Inspire

04-14-2010 - 04-14-2010

Wednesday

Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series

http://www.dolcesuono.com

Moore College of Art and Design - N 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

This event, co-presented with Moore College of Art and Design, includes a Concert, conversation, and student exhibition This is the culmination of a season-long project, in which Moore College student artists created artworks inspired by the works of two composers commissioned by the Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series, Charles Abramovic and Benjamin CS Boyle The Dolce Suono Trio - Mimi Stillman, flute; Yumi Kendall, cello; and Charles Abramovic, piano will perform music of Haydn, Barber, Abramovic, and Boyle Musicians, composers, student artists, and art historians will engage the audience in a conversation about the project, and the artworks will be exhibited Dolce Suono engages the audience in chamber music at a profound level through innovative, dynamic programming spanning Baroque to contemporary music, talks and panel discussions by performers, scholars, and guest composers, and post-concert Meet-the-Artists

Painting Midrash

09-10-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Gershman Y

http://www.gershmany.org

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: Free and open to the public

215-545-4400

http://www.gershmany.org

Start Time(s): Gallery open 9 am-5 pm daily FREE Opening Reception September 10, 6-8 pm

In The Borowsky Gallery: Four abstract painters respond to Jewish sacred texts, from Genesis to the Talmud D’vorah Horn, Jill Nathanson, Marc Salz and Evelyn Stettin

Learn the art of "beautiful writing" as you practice several alphabets and techniques Learn how to create your own note cards, certificates and stationery

Let the abundance of fall inspire you as you create a handmade bowl The forms and textures found in nature and plant forms will guide you in building a piece for your table this season Beginners welcome!

Take some time this busy season to spend a creative evening with your son or daughter and make one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments out of clay Through shape, texture and color you will celebrate the beauty of the season and create special objects for your family Every child needs an adult buddy

Create a diagonal stitch ring or bracelet for a quick gift that is a unique and fashionable gift for the upcoming holidays

Early Furniture by George Nakashima: The Architect Designs

10-09-2009 - 12-24-2009

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

DesignPhiladelphia

Moderne Gallery - 111 N 3rd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 11 am-6 pm

This much anticipated historic exhibit of early works by legendary furniture craftsman, George Nakashima, 10 years in the making, includes rare and seldom-seen works drawn from private collections as well as loans from museums and the Nakashima family Furnishings on display reflect Nakashima's years working in Japan, India, and eventually New Hope, PA, and show the evolution of his thought processes and designs Many pieces will be available for purchase 

Works on Paper Plus One Art Exhibit

09-04-2009 - 09-28-2011

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Ryan John Art Salon

http://www.atthepiazz.com

The Piazza at Schmidts - 2nd and Germantown Rd Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 12-8 pm

Works on Paper Plus One by Katherine Kurtz Paper plus paint, plus pencil, charcoal, crayon and glue equal landscape, figure,still life, collage and abstraction--writ large First Friday Sept 4, 6-9 pm Reception Saturday Sept 12, 4 to 8 pm, accompanied by lIve music, crafts, food in the Piazza Runs through September 28 Ryan John Art Salon, the Piazza at Schmidts, 1050 Hancock st Suite 51  

Coney Island Always

09-10-2009 - 11-22-2009

Gershman Y

http://www.gershmany.org

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: FREE and open to the public

http://www.gershmany.org

Start Time(s): Gallery open 9 am-5 pm daily

Photographs by Olivia Antsis, Ana Bernstein and Rivka Shifman Katvan Opening reception Thursday, September 10, 6-8 pm

NEXT: Emerging Philadelphia Photographers Exhibition and Opening Reception

09-10-2009 - 11-29-2009

Thursday

Philadelphia Photo Arts Center

http://www.philaphotoarts.org

Philadelphia on a Half Tank - 26th Street and Penrose Avenue Philadelphia PA 19145

Admission: free

(215)232-5678

Start Time(s): 6-9 pm

What better way to start a new photography center than with new photography Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is therefore excited to officially open their doors and launch the exhibition program with NEXT: Emerging Philadelphia Photographers Drawn from over 110 artists and hundreds of photographs, the exhibition features 36 works by 21 different photographers The images were selected by Ariel Shanberg, Executive Director of the Center for Photography at Woodstock Shanberg will be on hand at the opening to talk about the selection process and the choices he made Please join for a diverse and engaging show of new work at the

1st Annual Kids Holiday Gift Making Workshop

12-06-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $15

215-765-2787

info@fairmountartcenter.com

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Start Time(s): 12 pm

Kids 5 & up Your kids will delight in surprising the whole family, this holiday season, with thoughtful gifts created by hand! Kids, ages 5 & up can be dropped off at either noon or 1:30 for 15 hours of totally creative gift-making fun! Fabulous FAC faculty will be ready to greet and assist your child/ren at craft stations with lots of creative inspiration and support Artists will finish up at the gift wrapping station and leave with gifts “in the bag” ready for the holidays! You can even get some of your own shopping done while the kids are at FAC No Registration Required; just drop in and drop off!

Felting: From Fuzz to Form

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Friday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $40

215-765-2787

info@fairmountartcenter.com

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Warm up this winter with stylish fleece hats and scarves! From machine threading to basic sewing, you’ll get in plenty of practice to feel comfortable with the basics Create simple scarves, hats, boa scarves and more Fleece in fun, let’s get funky! If you plan on bringing your own machine, please let the center know--otherwise they will have one for you to use

Simple Sewing & Funky Fleece

12-11-2009 - 12-11-2009

Friday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $45

215-765-2787

info@fairmountartcenter.com

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Warm up this winter with stylish fleece hats and scarves! Learn how to use our sewing machines (or your own!) and gain basic sewing techniques Create simple scarves, hats, boa scarves and more! Fleece is fun, let’s get funky! If you plan to bring your own machine, please let FAC know, or they'll have one for you

Celebrate the holidays and support local artists! The Community Arts Center and Potters Guild will present a joint holiday arts and crafts sale with a wide selection of the work of the area's finest ceramic artists and crafters Open daily for one week,and featuring the best selection of holiday gifts, this is an event not to be missed!

Bus Trip Emlen Physick Estate and Cape May's Designer Show House

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

Community Arts Center

http://www.communityartscenter.org/events

Community Arts Center - 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford PA 19086

Admission: $95 CAC members $105 Non Members

610-566-1713

http://www.communityartscenter.org/trips

Start Time(s): 8 am-6 pm

Experience a fun day of old and new in Cape May during the holidays First you will return to the era of Victorian opulence with a tour of the Emlen Physick estate house museum After this tour you will then board an old-fashioned trolley for a tour of Cape May’s historic district featuring a treasure trove of Victorian homes, many decorated for the holidaysFollowing lunch at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café at the Physick estate, you will receive a personalized tour of the Carpenter Cottage All entrance fees and bus driver gratuity are included The bus leaves from the Arts Center promptly at 8 am and returns approximately 6 pm Trip limited to 30 people

Helen Meyrick, after 25 years of professional experience in sales and marketing for a national art materials manufacturer and a yearlong stint as a studio assistant in Venezuela, is the Director of Projects Gallery Amongst her many accomplishments, she has curated exhibitions featuring artists from Latin America and worked in conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum of Art as well as local cultural and community groups She has managed and produced many international art fairs including venues in Caracas, London, Miami, Chicago, Scottsdale and New York City As the owner and director of Projects Gallery, she has curated and overseen the installation of over 50 solo and group exhibitions The artist's reception will be Saturday, November 7 from 3-5 pm Demonstration by Dae Sanchez of Xerox transfer (a mixed media technique)

StudioSeries

12-19-2009 - 12-19-2009

Saturday

Studio 34

http://www.studio34yoga.com/

Studio 34 - 4522 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia PA

Admission: $5

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Emily Wexler, dance - Zornitsa Stoyanova, dance - Dan Blackberg/Nick Millevoi, trombone, guitar, projections - (Megan Bridge/Peter Price), music, dance - Moving Parts/megfoley, dance - React/Dance (Kristin Shahverdian/Jacelyn Biondo), dance - Tim Albro, electronics The StudioSeries is a monthly, informal series featuring performance in all media by some of the Philly's most exciting artists (with some fabulous out of town guests) The StudioSeries is cozy, informal and fun! Come check out their work while it's raw, and in the works It's a rare and thrilling opportunity to get a window into the artist's creative process Feel free to hang afterwards, meet the artists and chat with them about their performances

The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) proudly presents New American Voices, an exhibition featuring the work of five recent artists-in-residence: Robert Chambers of Miami, Florida; Tommy Joseph of Sitka, Alaska; Rubén Ortiz-Torres of Los Angeles, California; Bill Smith of O’Fallon, Illinois; and Marie Watt of Portland, Oregon

First Friday- Old City

09-04-2009 - 09-10-2010

Friday

Various Locations

Old City - 2nd Street and Market Street between Front and 4th and Race and Walnut Streets Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission:

Start Time(s):

 On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among the neighborhood’s 40-plus galleries, most of them open from 5 until 9 pm

A casual atmosphere encourages art and people watching, eating at Old City’s many restaurants and just plain mingling There’s diversity both in the crowd and among the galleries, adding flavor to the experience Most galleries can be found between Front and Third, and Market and Vine Streets

State of the Union: Contemporary Craft in Dialogue

09-18-2009 - 01-03-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Philadelphia Art Alliance

http://www.philartalliance.org/exhibits.htm

Philadelphia Art Alliance - 251 S 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $5 for adults $3 for students/seniors Pay what you wish on Fridays

215-545-4302

info@philartalliance.org

Start Time(s): 11 am-5 pm

Throughout the first and second floor galleries the Philadelphia Art Alliance (PAA) will present the group exhibition State of the Union: Contemporary Craft in Dialogue; featuring the work of 12 emerging artists in variety of media, questioning the fundamental assumptions of craft and its traditional parameters The exhibit was organized by Melissa Caldwell, Director of Exhibitions at the PAA An opening reception will be held on September 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

First Friday in Old City

09-04-2009 - 06-04-2010

Thursday

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Old City Neighborhood - 100 North 3rd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 5pm

Started in 1991 by a group of galleries as a collaborative open house evening, First Fridays grew quickly into one of Philly’s most dynamic monthly events Old City’s historic commercial buildings have fostered a SoHo-like cultural ambience with the densest network of galleries in the city Highlights include Gallery Joe, Larry Becker, Cereal Art and Pentimenti

For a complete listing of galleries and a printable map visit the Old City Art Association Website For details on specific exhibitis and other openings around town, vist ArtBlog

Peking Acrobats

03-07-2010 - 03-07-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $2750 (Special $1750 price for kids 12 yrs & younger

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Start Time(s): 3 pm

The amazing Peking Acrobats – 2,000 years of mind-bending tradition – acrobatics, juggling, feats of death-defying skill & more! 

Werner Pfeiffer: Book-Objects & Artist Books

09-08-2009 - 02-12-2010

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

University of Pennsylvania

http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/pfeiffer.html

University of Pennsylvania - Kamen Gallery - 3420 Walnut Street Van-Pelt Dietrich Library, 1st Floor Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Sat-Sun Noon-4 pm, by prior arrangement

Werner Pfeiffer, a sculptor, printmaker, and painter renowned for his insightful and moving book-objects and artist books, masterfully constructed and beautifully printed, is collected by private and institutional collectors around the world This exhibition highlights two distinct groups of works commenting and reflecting on the place and role of the book in the twenty-first century

Who's Coming to Dinner: Cooking for Different Audiences

08-24-2009 - 12-18-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

University of Pennsylvania Libraries

http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/cookery.html

Rosenwald Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, University of Pennsylvania - 3420 Walnut Street, 6th floor Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 12-4pm by prior arrangement

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said "tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are" That's what this exhibition hopes to do by showing a sample of the wealth of recipes found in Penn's cookery collections From basic spaghetti and meatballs for kids to fried grasshoppers for the adventurous eater, this exhibition offers recipes for every occasion and every guest This exhibition displays works from the Chef Fritz Blank Culinary Archive and Library, the Esther B Aresty Collection of Rare Books on the Culinary Arts, and the Laurie Burrows Grad Cookbook Collection, as well as from the Rare Book Collection It explores the many different audiences for whom people cook, playing with categories of audience as a way of approaching these various collections Materials on exhibition range from the sixteenth to the twentieth century but are not meant to be viewed chronologically but thematically They show continuity and change over time, and suggest the many uses to which cookbooks are put, the varied audiences to which they speak

Annual Show of All Shows

11-22-2009 - 11-23-2009

Saturday

Chez Sonia Hair Studio & Spa

http://www.chezsoniahairstudioandspa.com

University of the Arts - Elaine C Levitt Auditorium - 401 S Broad Street Gershman Hall Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $30

(215) 875-9899

chezsonia@verizon.net

http://www.chezsoniahairstudioandspa.com

Start Time(s): 5 pm

Join Chez Sonia Hair Studio & Spa for the largest hair & fashion show in the Philadelphia Tri-State area The "Annual Show of All Shows" will benefit the Earn Center Kick off your holiday weekend with some of the hottest salons in town Over 20 participating salons and barbershops will compete Special invited celebrities in attendancemore details to come You don't want to miss this! Participating Salons: Hair Boutique, Charlie Trendie, Mystique, God's Gifted Hands, Semaj International, Platinum Shears I & II and Emerald Cutz Model casting call starting the week of October 5th You must be 5'7" or tallerinquire by visiting the salon located at 1830 South Street in Philadelphia, PA All vendors welcomereserve your table nowgoing fast!

Year after year, the Art Center's Members continue to produce beautiful works of art in our studios Each Member is invited to exhibit one piece of work completed in the past two years The exhibition will be juried for prizes by Karen Saler, award-winning artist (Prix de Rome) and Associate Professor at the University of the Arts Opening Reception: Friday, Dec 18, 6-8 pm First Friday Reception: Jan 8, 6-9 pm Gallery Talk with Juror, Karen Saler, Jan 8, 4:45 pm Sponsored by Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc & Ardmore Toyota

Solo Series 09 with Leeza Meksin

10-10-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/onview/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 10 am

Recently relocated to Brooklyn, artist Leeza Meksin’s upcoming solo show “Spread” will be on view in Abington Art Center's gallery Artists in the 2009 Solo Series were selected through a competitive curatorial review process Meksin received her MFA from Yale School of Art in Painting and Printmaking and her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago She exhibits paintings and installations

Coffee Break

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 per person/AAC members FREE

Start Time(s): 9 am

Join Abington Art Center for this relaxed “waking-up-to-art” morning in the galleries This month's Coffee Break will be feature fair trade coffee from GroundsForChangecom with "Solo Series" artist Kip Deeds talking about his illustration that Roberta Fallon called, "visionary art" No reservations required

Eureka Family Workshop

12-13-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 per person / AAC members FREE

Start Time(s): 11 am

Each month Abington Art Center hosts EUREKA! a fun workshop for families of any size, shape and artistic ability to play and make art together Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Jenkintown No reservations required

The La Salle University Art Museum presents the exhibition "Your Mother Is In The Basement" by Brooklyn-based artist Erika de V ries, October 1 - December 11, 2009 This multi-media installation was inspired by the artist's recent conversion of her basement into a workspace and the answer to her children's question "where is mommy?" The La Salle University Art Museum is located on the lower level of Olney Hall on the campus of La Salle University

Solo Series 09 with Kip Deeds

11-28-2009 - 01-31-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/onview/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 per person/AAC members FREE

Start Time(s): 10 am

Kip Deeds "Solo Series 09" exhibition is on view with his autobiographical, comic-like illustrations and paintings Deeds received his BFA from Tyler before heading to Illinois for his MFA He currently works at Princeton University as a Master Printer and lecturer

Annual Juried Show

12-12-2009 - 01-30-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/on-view/artist-guidelines/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 10 am

Each year Abington Art Center hosts an Annual Juried Show filled with artwork by regional artists This year's show is juried by Julien Robson, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts since 2008

Annual Juried Show Opening & Award Ceremony

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission:

Start Time(s): 3 pm

Each year Abington Art Center hosts an Annual Juried Show filled with artwork by regional artists This year's show is juried by Julien Robson, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts since 2008 Join AAC for the opening reception and award ceremony

Endurance: Daring Feats of Risk, Survival and Perseverance

09-17-2009 - 11-29-2009

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/on-view/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 10 am

Some of the daring feats of artwork in “Endurance: Daring Feats of Risk, Survival and Perseverance” put the viewer in a moment of intense anticipation Others put the viewer through what could be described as repetitive stress Perseverance can be quite beautiful and choreographic, as other works show Curated by Sue Spaid, “Endurance” is an exhibition of photography and video that suggests the “X Games” of art

The traditional European Christmas Market will open again this holiday season at the Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum with gingerbread, advent calendars, toys and more on display and available to purchase

This exhibition explores how Philadelphia became a leading center for daguerreotyping It highlights the careers of Philadelphia daguerreotypists including Robert Cornelius, Marcus Root, and the Langenheim brothers

Watch Glassblowing

09-25-2009 - 11-28-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Bernard Katz Glass

http://www.katzglassdesign.com

Bernard Katz Glass - 3739 Sharp Street Philadelphia PA 19127

Admission: free

Start Time(s): 10 am-4 pm

Bernard Katz Glass Studio and Gallery a hidden gem in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia PA From designated viewing areas, you will see the process of creating unique and stunning works using hot blown glass and cold glass construction Watch Bernard Katz transform molton glass into exquisite handmade works of art View and purchase Katz's glass sculptures, vase, tumblers in the gallery Bernard Katz Glass is one of the original glass studios in Philadelphia dedicated to the creation of hot glass for over 14 years

Steve Madsen: A World In Wood

10-09-2009 - 12-19-2009

Wood Turning Center, Inc

http://www.woodturningcenter.org

Wood Turning Center, Inc - 501 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): Tuesday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday 12-5 pm

Organized by Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, this exhibition is the first to present three decades of evolving work by playful wood artist Steve Madsen The exhibition displays pure wood boxes created with the care of fine furniture through large colorful contemporary sculptures fit to separate rooms and vitalize whole buildings

Art-at-Lunch: Horace Pippin's John Brown Going to His Hanging

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/aal

Hamilton Auditorium - 118 N Broad St Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: Event is free and open to the public Seating is first come, first served

215-972-2105

mzimmerman@pafa.org

Start Time(s): 12 pm

This day marks the 150th anniversary of the hanging of John Brown, one of the most controversial and celebrated men of the nineteenth century, whose raid on Harper’s Ferry and subsequent execution caused stirrings across the nation For years, artists have depicted these events in myriad ways, including an iconic painting by Horace Pippin titled John Brown Going to His Hanging Join art historian and Pippin expert Judith Stein on this historic anniversary for a discussion of Pippin’s painting and the quietly heroic figure of John Brown that it portrays

This class is for digital photographers who want to establish a simple and intuitive work flow from capture to print If you are new to working with digital images on a computer this is where you should begin Adobe Lightroom offers a professional solution for organizing, adjusting, and outputting large quantities of digital images During the course, students will learn to sort their images into easily manageable databases, color correct and retouch images, and output their images for various purposes, such as printing, emails, slide shows, and websites

Using the language of the camera, this workshop will explore the critical relationships between photographer, subject matter and the world at large, to create a meaningful body of work One central theme of the workshop is to learn how to speak about others' stories with an awareness of their own Students will investigate a myriad of photographers' creative choices and options in order to bring personal vision and style into documentary photography, and portraiture in particular Students will be required to bring their portfolio for initial review for constructive criticism In addition, shooting assignments are designed to encourage students to go outside of their comfort zone by taking chances while shooting During the critique, the instructor will guide participants with not only technical and aesthetic issues, but also editing skills to intensify one's personal vision This workshop will prepare each student with active eyes and minds, ready to discover potential images present in each moment

Catch the holiday spirit when you bring your family to enjoy a collection of Nativity scenes from around the world Search the building on a scavenger hunt to discover wise men, shepherds, animals and all the other elements of the traditional crèche in Glencairn’s rich collection of Nativity art, dating from medieval times to the early twentieth century Bring your cell phone and take a tour of Christmas art, enjoy decorations, listen to seasonal music, and participate in a Christmas project Find the perfect gift at the Ten Thousand Villages sale, and then relax at the Castle Café with some seasonal treats!

Free Sunday Program: Video Screening: Scribe Videos Precious Places

11-22-2009 - 11-22-2009

Saturday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/588

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Scribe Video Center has collaborated with dozens of community groups to produce neighborhood histories Precious Places is an opportunity for neighborhood residents to be the authors of their communities' histories Experienced videomakers and humanities/social science consultants work with each participating community group to facilitate the documentary process, neighborhood residents conduct the research about the place, arrange for interviews with elders and other neighborhood subjects, and operate the cameras, sound, and lighting equipment themselves The resulting video projects document a community’s past through a variety of techniques, including oral history narratives provided by neighborhood residents The stories and memories residents share capture the life of the community and provide an opportunity for all city residents to become aware of the area’s unique neighborhoods It also provides a chance to look at how development policies impact a neighborhood’s “precious places” While some communities are thriving, others face uncertain futures Producing a documentary videotape provides a chance to honor the local experience and to raise awareness about the richness of community histories

Free Sunday Program: Art Making Workshop: Portrait Painting

11-29-2009 - 11-29-2009

Saturday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/588

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2 pm

In the studio, learn to paint your own portrait with community members as models

This juried outdoor exhibition features a variety of original artwork including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, and contemporary crafts Cash prizes awarded in three categories; "Fine Art", Contemporary Crafts", and "Photography" Live entertainment and childrens activities

Enjoy strawberry treats, live entertainment, pie-eating contests and artisan displays and demonstrations at this traditional Spring celebration 

Free Sunday Dance Performance: Become Your Dreams

12-06-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/588

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Tracing hip hop dance styles from the late 60s to today, this acclaimed dance ensemble demonstrates locking, popping, breaking (break dancing), old and new school hip hop and house dance forms, while teaching the lesson that children can be whatever they want to be with hard work and perseverance The program spreads a message of peace, love and unity, as well as important lessons about curbing violence and drug use, and encourages children to get involved and join the performers on stage to practice the dance steps themselves

Free Sunday Program: Jazz Panel Discussion: The Cool Factor: Defining What is Hip

12-13-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/588

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Four experts in the field of hipness come together to celebrate and discuss the distinctive look, feel and sound of what it means to be cool Panelists include: Aqueelah Jamal, host of WURD’s "Jazz and Conversation," Stanley Straughter, Chair of the Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs, and Antionette Dendtler, Founder and Head of ECO Charter School The session will be moderated by Shuna Ali Miah, Jr, Director of the Philadelphia Clef Club

Free Sunday Program: Art Making Workshop: Cool Caps

12-20-2009 - 12-20-2009

Sunday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/588

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Hunt for cool caps in Barkley Hendricks portraits and make some hip hats of your own PAFA is offering free admission every Sunday during the run of the exhibition Barkley L Hendricks: Birth of the Cool

Free Sunday Program: Queen Nur, Storytelling: Tell a Story Build a Nation

12-27-2009 - 12-27-2009

Sunday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/588

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Everyone has stories to tell This presentation engages the audience in interactive exercises Participants learn to tell stories from a familiar experience, emphasizing story elements, presentation skills and story enhancement techniques, including song, rhythms, and dance Queen Nur, a nationally renowned storyteller and teaching artist, enthralls audiences in the delight of the African Oral Tradition Sharing her gift, she has performed in venues from the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to Equity Theater on Broadway, from the National Black Storytelling Festival to the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro She has been the recipient of MidAtlantic Artist as Catalyst Grants for her work with Teens-at-Risk and Women’s Shelters Queen has become nationally known for her highly energetic, creative and expressive storytelling style Her tales celebrate storytelling’s ability to speak of values, history and universal truths

Free Sunday Program: Artmaking Workshop Basketball Paintings

01-03-2010 - 01-03-2010

Sunday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org/588

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2 pm

View Hendricks’s Basketball paintings inspired by his love of the game In the studio, paint your own sports paintings from basketball playing models

Emotional Reactions

12-04-2009 - 12-05-2009

Friday, Saturday

All Starr Publishing LLC

http://WWW.EMOTIONALREACTIONS.NET

Widener University -

Admission: $30 Advance $25 Group sales $35 Night of show

610-547-6769

EMOTIONALREACTIONS@GMAIL.COM

http://WWW.EMOTIONALREACTIONS.TICKETLEAP.COM

Start Time(s): Doors at 6:30 pm Show at 7 pm

Emotional Reactions is a unique stage play that is based on a true story It embodies every emotion possible and executes what it means to react out of our emotions This is a very dramatic piece with a hint of comedic relief You will be ready to cry, eager to laugh and reacting out of your emotions

Design the armor of an Etruscan warrior Learn the Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, and heroes and discover depictions of them in the galleries Journey through the World Intertwined galleries with an activity book full of family-fun activities

A Missoula Oblongata Workshop: Hurray for the Mysterious Wonder Balloon

11-09-2009 - 12-11-2009

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Puppet Uprising

http://puppetuprising.org/upcoming.html#wonderballoon

Rotunda - 4014 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Free

201-214-2580

sarahmlowry@gmail.com

http://puppetuprising.org/upcoming.html#wonderballoon

Start Time(s): 9 am

Come join the Missoula Oblongata for a focused week of original, collaborative creation! Participants will work through a process of trust-building and cooperation that results in the making of a show together for a public performance at the Rotunda on Wednesday, November 18th Workshop participants must be present for all three workshop days, as well as a dress rehearsal on November 17th and the performance itself All are welcome to come see the show Both the performance and the workshop are free

Painting Basics: Still Life & Beyond

11-02-2009 - 12-07-2009

Monday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $160 - includes course materials

Start Time(s): 6:30-9 pm

In this thoughtful course, you will learn basic foundations and concepts for painting including color theory, composition, color mixing and brushwork Explore techniques for mixing and applying paint, analyzing value, seeing color, rendering light and shadow, mixing flesh tones, and creating volume while developing a personal and imaginative approach Emphasis is placed on developing skills and working from life through figure studies, still life, and abstraction

Drawing Out of the Box: Experiential Mixed Media

11-03-2009 - 12-08-2009

Tuesday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $160 includes course materials

Start Time(s): 6:30-8:30 pm

Want to learn to draw or enjoy drawing and want to push the envelope? Discover how traditional drawing methods and mixed media design compliment one another Experiment with media including graphite, charcoal, and oil bars Use basic drawing techniques in conjunction with processes including collage, papermaking, and image transfer FAC will provide a foundation for thinking outside the box and expand your potential for creating creative possibility!

Digital Photography Classes

11-04-2009 - 12-09-2009

Wednesday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $165 includes course materials

Start Time(s): 6:30-9 pm

Learn how to use your digital camera and maximize your picture taking abilities! FAC will walk you through all the basics from camera functions, digitals file formats, composition and picture taking tricks, to lighting and flash work Then the class will focus on uploading images to your computer, and simple editing, and printing techniques You’ll get hands-on through in-studio photo shoots and then view and discuss images printed outside of class Whether your camera is point and shoot or SLR bring it to class with the owner’s manual FAC also has wi-fi so if you have a laptop, bring it!

Clay Basics & Beyond

11-05-2009 - 12-10-2009

Thursday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $170

info@fairmountartcenter.com

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Start Time(s): 6:30-9:30 pm

Explore the possibilities of clay and go beyond basic building techniques! This inspiring class will lead you through a variety of hand building methods for creating functional and sculptural pieces and expose you to contemporary and historical ceramic traditions With inspiration and guidance from your instruction, you will develop a project meaningful to you and be supported as you work through your creative process towards the goal of turning your vision into reality!

Art Start: Age 2

11-03-2009 - 12-08-2009

Tuesday

Fairmount Art Center

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Fairmount Art Center - 2303 Fairmount Avenue 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $135 - includes course materials

info@fairmountartcenter.com

http://www.fairmountartcenter.com

Start Time(s): 11 am-Noon

Introduce your toddler to creative exploration through this exciting class designed specifically for 2 year olds Emphasis is placed on individual exploration with flexibility built in for varying attention spans Art starters are introduced to basics including drawing, painting, modeling, construction, and much more while developing fine motor and critical thinking skills Parents learn about the specifics of creative development for this age and leave with inspiration for encouraging creative development at home! Fairmount Art Center recommends that all 2 year olds start with this class

Come for an afternoon of Holiday fun! Children between ages 3-11 are welcome to make crafts, hear a story and enjoy refreshments reminiscent of the past 

Still Moving: Independent Animation

11-06-2009 - 01-20-2010

Delaware College of Art and Design

http://www.dcad.edu

Delaware College of Art and Design - Toni and Stuart B Young Gallery - 600 N Market Street DE

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): Hours for the exhibition are: Monday-Friday: 9 am-9 pm Saturday and Sunday: 5-8 pm

An exhibition of stills, preparatory drawings, conceptual artwork and finished animations created by independent filmmakers will be on display at the Delaware College of Art and Design, located at 600 N Market St, Wilmington, from Nov 6 to Jan 20 “Still Moving: Independent Animation” will transform the Toni & Stuart B Young Gallery into mini-movie theatres for visitors to fully enjoy the process and the finished work An opening reception will be held Friday, Nov 6, from 5 to 9 pm A lecture by filmmaker Alex Budovsky will be given Nov 12 from 12:45 to 1:45 pm in The Copeland Room at the Delaware History Museum, 504 N Market St, Wilmington For more information, call 3026228000 or go to wwwdcadedu

Kalachakra Tibetan Sand Mandala: An Offering to the City of Philadelphia from Venerable Losang Samten

10-26-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia

http://www.tibetanbuddhist.org

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: FREE!

2154463021

Start Time(s): Sundays-Tuesdays @ 9 am-6 pm

This colorful and most intricate of all Tibetan sand mandalas, the Kalachakra mandala, will be created over a period of four weeks, 5 days per week by Ven Losang Samten, former attendant to the 14th Dalai Lama, Philadelphia resident, and internationally recognized master of this art form All are welcome to come and observe as Ven Samten creates this peace offering to the City of Philadelphia The evolving work will further serve as the theme for an exciting series of arts and cultural events also taking place at the Gershman Y including performances by local and international dancers, musicians, filmmakers and scholars, including: Group Motion Dance Company, University of the Arts, Tibetan Buddhist Monks, and many others All corresponding events listed separately

Explorations in the Neighborhood

11-13-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Twenty-Two Gallery

http://www.twenty-twogallery.com

Twenty-Two Gallery - 236 S 22nd Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Noon-6 pm

Noted painter and architect Ed Bronstein captures the real feel of daily Philadelphia life in his exhibition of neighborhood scenes

First Fridays

10-02-2009 - 05-07-2010

Friday

Khmer Art Gallery

http://www.khmerartgallery.com

Khmer Art Gallery - 319 N 11th Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 5-8 pm

Khmer Art Gallery invites the public to attend First Friday Open Houses, the first Friday of every month, complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and cultural discovery Attendees will browse Khmer’s extensive collection of Cambodian art including an astounding assortment of sculptures, paintings, bronze and silver castings, jewelry, textiles and the city’s largest collection of Buddhas Plus, attendees will even have a chance to try one of many Cambodian instruments

Paper Works!

10-01-2009 - 01-15-2010

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Art in City Hall

http://phila.gov/artincityhall

City Hall - City Hall Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday through Friday, 8 am-5pm

Paper Works! features the work of 20 Philadelphia area artists working in the medium of paper The exhibit runs through January 15, 2010 on the second and fourth floors of City Hall, NE corner

Backroom Potters Winter Open House and Sale

11-20-2009 - 11-21-2009

Friday, Saturday

Backroom Potters Artist' Co-Op

The Backroom Potters' Artist Co-Op - 1001 Route 30 Oaklyn NJ 08107

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 7-10 pm Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 11 am-4 pm

Backroom Potters' Artist Co-Op is a group of 11 artists who share a passion for clay At the Holiday Open House and Sale, the studio is open to the public to view and purchase the work of the co-op members along with 6 guest artists A range of artwork will include pottery, jewelry and photography For more information visit us on Facebook, Keyword: Backroom Potters

Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective

10-21-2009 - 01-10-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Philadelphia Museum of Art

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/337.html

Philadelphia Museum of Art - 26th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: Members: Free at all times Adults: $16 Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14 Students (with valid ID): $12 Children (excluding groups) ages 1318: $12 ages 12 & under: Free

(215) 763-8100

visitorservices@philamuseum.org

http://www.philamuseum.org/visit/12-270.html

Start Time(s): Tuesday through Sunday: 10 am-5 pm Friday evenings: until 8:45 pm

In a brief life that endured considerable tragedy, Armenian-born artist Arshile Gorky (1904-1948) built upon the achievements of early modern artists to become a major influence in American art of the post-World-War-II period The first comprehensive retrospective devoted to Gorky in nearly three decades, this exhibition includes 180 paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints drawn from public and private collections throughout the United States and Europe A variety of special events are happening in conjunction with this exhibition, including lectures, films and a "Discover Armenian Art" for children and families

IMAGINE Exhibition

10-23-2009 - 11-24-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Community Arts Center

http://www.communityartscenter.org/exhibtions

Community Arts Center - 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford PA 19086

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday - Thursday 9 am to 9 pm Friday 9 am to 3 pm Saturday 9 am to Noon

IMAGINE is an exhibition of the work of Chad Andrews and Celia Resiman in the Duke Gallery at the Community Arts Center

Gallery Talk - Imagine Exhibit

11-22-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday

Community Arts Center

https://www.communityartscenter.org

Community Arts Center - 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford PA 19086

Admission: $5 per person

610-566-1713

https://www.communityartscenter.org/list-classes/?semester=10&group=Workshops&instructor=TB%20A

Start Time(s): 1-3 pm

Pre-registration is required Tour the Imagine exhibit with an expert guide, learn about the art and artist, and try your hand at creating artwork of your own All ages are welcome

Jim Brossy "Left Behind"

11-06-2009 - 11-28-2009

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Projects Gallery

http://www.projectsgallery.com

Projects Gallery - 629 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Noon-7 pm

For November Projects Gallery will feature Philadelphia artist Jim Brossy’s second solo show “Left Behind” Known for his wildly expressive figurative mixed media assemblages, Brossy focuses on the frequently overlooked for his subject matter With his signature use of a sophisticated hodgepodge, Brossy crafts figures from debris, construction material, as well as traditional paint Modest blue-collar workers, barflies, the homeless, children, and the detritus of society are depicted in material reflective of their social status Cheeky political references imbue the work with a dual seriousness and humor

Eureka Family Workshop

01-24-2010 - 01-24-2010

Sunday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/events/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 per person AAC members FREE

215-887-4882

programs@abingtonartcenter.org

Start Time(s): 11 am-3 pm

Each month Abington Art Center hosts EUREKA! a fun workshop for families of any size, shape and artistic ability to play and make art together Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Jenkintown No reservations required

Coffee Break

02-06-2010 - 02-06-2010

Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/events/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 per person AAC members FREE

215-887-4882

programs@abingtonartcenter.org

Start Time(s): 9:30 am

CoffeeBreak is a relaxed “waking-up-to-art” morning and features a coffee tasting, pastry pairing and art 

Eureka Family Art Workshop

02-21-2010 - 02-21-2010

Sunday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/2009/06/14/eureka-family-art-workshop-5/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 General Admission Free for AAC Members

215-887-4882

programs@abingtonartcenter.org

Start Time(s): 11 am-3 pm

Each month AAC hosts a workshop for families of any size, shape or artistic ability inspired by a work in one of our exhibitions 

Eureka Family Art Workshop

03-14-2010 - 03-14-2010

Sunday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/2009/06/15/eureka-family-art-workshop-6/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 General Admission AAC Members FREE

215-887-4882

programs@abingtonartcenter.org

Start Time(s): 11 am-3 pm

Each month AAC hosts a workshop for families of any size, shape or artistic ability inspired by a work in one of our exhibitions 

CoffeeBreak

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Saturday

Abington Art Center

http://abingtonartcenter.org/2009/06/16/coffeebreak-4/

Abington Art Center - 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: $5 General admission Free for AAC Members

215-887-4882

programs@abingtonartcenter.org

Start Time(s): 9:30 am

CoffeeBreak is a relaxed “waking-up-to-art” morning and features a coffee tasting, pastry pairing and art

Bevin Caulfield

12-04-2009 - 12-04-2009

Friday, Saturday

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center

http://www.appelfarm.org/concerts/index.html#fridays

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center - 457 Shirley Road Elmer NJ 08318

Admission: $700

800-394-1211

marketing@appelfarm.org

http://www.appelstore.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AS&Product_Code=Dec_04GAL&Attributes=Yes&Quantity=1

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Bevin’s voice is a sultry, smooth melange of molasses and honey that oozes sinfully in syrupy sweet silhouettes across the room and ensconces you in her enchanting enigma

The Astronomer, Part 1: Departure From Shed by Ronnie Bass

11-06-2009 - 01-10-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Marginal Utility Inc

http://www.marginalutility.org

Marginal Utility Inc - 319 N 11th Street, Second Floor Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Gallery hours: Fridays 5-8pm, Saturdays Noon-5pm, Sundays Noon-5pm Opening reception: Friday, November 6, 6-8pm

The exhibition, entitled The Astronomer, Part 1: Departure From Shed, is the first installment of the three-part series Departure From Shed consists of a video and sculpture centered around an open-ended narrative in which an astronomer, played by Bass, recognizes an opportune time for he and his friends to flee an oppressive situation and begin a new life Working out of a shed, the astronomer motivates his friends to labor diligently and retain their faith as they prepare for the journey In a haze of notes and tones from an electric synthesizer and an incantatory voice-over that gently issues commands, Bass's videos provide images of individuals striving for a better life and stepping towards the unknown

Cut the Craft Arts and Crafts Show

11-21-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Cut the Craft! Arts and Crafts Show

http://www.sardineclothing.com/CTC/

Cut the Craft! - 376 Shurs Lane Philadelphia PA 19128

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 11 am-7 pm on Saturday 11 am-5 pm on Sunday

These are not your Grandma’s doilies! Discover one-of-a-kind, sustainable crafts from 30 local and regional artists Unexpected finds, including reclaimed clothing, upcycled jewelry, eco-totes,plush toys, screen-printing and more! Takes place indoors on November 21 thru 22nd at 376 Shurs Lane, Manayunk 

Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi

11-29-2009 - 11-29-2009

Sunday

Patriots Theater at the War Memorial

http://www.thewarmemorial.com

Patriots Theater at the War Memorial - 1 Memorial Drive Trenton NJ 08608

Admission: $27, $39, $45, $49, $52

609-984-8400

http://www.tickets.com

Start Time(s): 2 pm

International Special Attractions, Ltd's, production of Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi combines all aspects of the traditional and the modern in acrobatic stage performance: awesome displays of physical strength with incredible feats of balance; graceful folkloric pageantry with fast paced contemporary dance; energetic martial arts with phenomenal equilibrialist skills all performed in spectacular costumes, on the stage and high in the air, in a grand theatrical production Featuring state-of-the-art computerized lighting and beautiful orchestrations that range from exotic Oriental to trend setting electronic faction, Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi is a breathtaking spectacle that establishes a new standard of acrobatic and entertainment excellence

The Members' Exhibition displays the variety of work created by professional artists closely associated with Main Line Art Center--the Members Many pieces are available for purchase, making this a wonderful venue for holiday shopping The exhibition will be juried for prizes by Karen Saler award winning artist (Prix de Rome), Associate Professor at the University of the Arts Join MLAC before their First Friday Reception on Jan 8 for a special gallery talk with the juror

Chase away your February blues with a trip to the Baltimore Craft Show The largest juried indoor show in the nation, it features over 700 leading artists presenting their jewelry, furniture, clothing, home decor and more in the Baltimore Convention Center at Baltimore Harbor Co-sponsored with Main Line School Night

Extended Trip: Spring Hills Farm Painting Workshop

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Main Line Art Center

http://www.mainlineart.org/trips.php

Main Line Art Center - 46 Panmure Road Haverford PA 19041

Admission: $530 - Price includes roundtrip transportation from Main Line Art Center, instruction, art history, meals/drinks, farm accommodations and many extras $150 nonrefundable deposit required to secure your spot

6105250272

info@mainlineart.org

http://www.mainlineart.org/trips.php

Start Time(s):

Just two hours north of Philadelphia, Spring Hills Farm is an exquisite countryside retreat with hills, pines, firs, ponds and grasses as far as the eye can seean amazing place to paint The farm’s 400 acres of land as well as individual studios and gazebos allow the artist to gather important visual information All meals are homemade and served in the Hull’s family farm Choose to sleep dormitory style in the bunkhouse, in a room in one of the several houses on the farm for a nominal fee or at a nearby Inn Instruction provided by Francine Shore, longtime and well-respected Teaching Artist at Main Line Art Center

'Tis the season to break out the gingerbread and graham crackers, candy, icing and more In this workshop you will learn to make a gingerbread house, spaceship, castle, igloo or even a pyramid to take home and decorate your house for the holidays After the workshop, visit the Holiday Craft Sale to get some shopping done!

Build your own solid wooden toy car or truck for the holidays! Main Line Art Center will provide the wood, wheels, tools and paint You'll get to design, carve, color and assemble a unique vehicle to treasure for generations No dangerous nails or screws, just wood, glue and paint You can copy your current car, or fabricate a fantasy from the future or the past No previous experience or background in automotive design and toymaking required All materials provided Open to ages 8 and up

New York Magazine called artist Walton Ford “Audubon-on-Viagra" His large-scale, highly detailed watercolors of animals may remind some people of the 19th-century illustrations by John James Audubon and Edward Lear But a closer look reveals a complex, sometimes disturbingly anthropomorphic universe full of symbols, sly jokes, and allusions to the 'operatic' nature of traditional natural history themes Ford, whose works are in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will discuss the inspiration behind some of his paintings and sign copies of the recently published, beautifully illustrated retrospective of his work, Pancha Tantra This large-format edition will be available for purchase at the event 

New York- and San Francisco-based photographer Richard Barnes has a fascination with natural history exhibits His behind-the-scenes photographs are beautifully haunting reminders that there is nothing natural about a natural history museum Animal Logic, the recently published mid-career survey of his work, looks critically at both the natural world and the ways in which people attempt to institutionalize and classify nature within museums Through his lens, sights and objects normally hidden from public view—half-installed dioramas, exploded skulls, and taxidermied animals in shipping crates—take on a strange beauty Animal Logic will be available for purchase at the event RSVP requested: 215-299-1060 For more information: wwwansporg/adult-programs/lecturesphp

Other Worlds Exhibit by Michael McNelly

11-02-2009 - 11-30-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Community Arts Center

http://www.communityartscenter.org/exhibitions

Community Arts Center - 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford PA 19086

Admission: FREE!!

Start Time(s): Monday - Thursday 10 am to 8:30 pm Friday 10 am to 3 pm Saturday 9 am to Noon

The Wall at the Community Arts Center's gift shop, BeaDazzle!, offers a new and unique place for local artists to exhibit their work The wall is rented by artists for one month Michael McNelly, an accomplished Print Artist, has the month of November An exhibit of his Print Works, will be displayed on the gift shop wall

Edward Dimsdale: Agulhas

11-20-2009 - 01-23-2010

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Gallery 339

http://www.gallery339.com

Gallery 339 - 339 S 21st Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE!!

Start Time(s): 10 am-6 pm

Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point in Africa; it is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans come together Notorious among sailors, the intersection of these two distinct bodies of water creates powerful currents and treacherous weather conditions With Agulhas, Edward Dimsdale similarly merges divergent and at times conflicting ideas and techniques in printmaking and photography to create a body of images that are made vivid by their inherent tensions—restraint and abandon; austerity and lavishness; modernity and obsolescence Using the most modern materials and developments in conjunction with one of the oldest methods of mechanical reproduction—the photogravure—Dimsdale deftly creates prints that retain the photogravure’s lushness and beauty of materials yet depart from tradition in their reduced, abstracted images

The Titan and the Fireflies- New Work by Jason Hackenwerth

10-31-2009 - 11-28-2009

http://2424studios.com/wp/

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 Folding and twisting, folding and twisting, around and around That’s what Jason Hackenwerth will be doing for over a week as he builds The Titan and the Fireflies, opening on Friday October 30 at the Skybox at 2424 Studios

Inspired by the dramatic turn-of-the century industrial space, Curator Eileen Tognini invited Hackenwerth to create his monumental – scale biomorphic sculptural creatures made from balloons to evoke a spirit of wonder and fascination The use of familiar and ordinary objects, yet unconventional by classical standards of art materials to create art, have long been a personal interest of Eileen’s It’s my goal to introduce artists who use unexpected materials that will expand the definition of “what is art”

2009 PAFA Holiday Student Print Sale

12-04-2009 - 12-04-2009

Friday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE!!

Start Time(s): 5:30-8:30 pm

Printmaking Department's Annual Holiday Print Sale Exclusive Members' Shopping Hour Purchase original prints by PAFA students, all for under $100! This is the place to find that perfect holiday gift 

Ars Nova Workshop Presents: Hamiet Bluiett + Kahil El'Zabar

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Friday

Ars Nova Workshop

http://www.arsnovaworkshop.org/events/hamiet-bluiett-kahil-elzabar-11-20-2009

Philadelphia Art Alliance - 251 S 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: General Admission $12; PAA Members FREE

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail;jsessionid=R9cIohjKQUys0jarCh-cTQ**.node4?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3012324

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The most prominent baritone saxophonist of his generation, Hamiet Bluiett (b 1940) combines a blunt, modestly inflected attack with a fleet, aggressive technique, and a uniform hugeness of sound that extends from his horn's lowest reaches to far beyond what is usually its highest register In St Louis in the 1960s, Bluiett co-founded the Black Artists' Group (BAG), an artist collective not unlike Chicago's AACM And, in 1969, he moved to New York City to join the Charles Mingus Quintet and the Sam Rivers Large Ensemble In 1976 he co-founded the World Saxophone Quartet (along with two other Black Artists' Group members, Julius Hemphill and Oliver Lake), which soon became jazz music's most renowned saxophone quartet Over the years, Bluiett has also worked with Babatunde Olatunji, Abdullah Ibrahim, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye Kahil El'Zabar (b1953) is one of Chicago's jazz treasures He joined the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) in the early 1970s, and became its chairman in 1975 He regularly records for Chicago's Delmark Records and, during the 1970s, he formed the acclaimed ensembles Ritual Trio and the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, both of which remain active today El'Zabar has performed alongside a myriad of jazz greats such as Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp and Dizzy Gillespie, but also in the bands of Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone

The Connoisseur Series: Taylor Stayton, tenor & Steven LaBrie, baritone

12-10-2009 - 12-10-2009

Thursday

Philadelphia Art Alliance

http://www.philartalliance.org/programs.htm

Philadelphia Art Alliance - 251 S 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: General Admission $15; PAA Members FREE

215-545-4302

astyer@philartalliance.org

https://philartalliance.ejoinme.org/MyPages/TaylorStaytonStevenLaBrieConcertTickets/tabid/173779/Default.aspx

Start Time(s): 7 pm

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is ecstatic to announce the return of the wildly popular Connoisseur Series! The first concert features current Academy of Vocal Arts residents Taylor Stayton and Steven LaBrie; presenting a concert of solos and duets from the opera and Broadway stages Taylor Stayton is currently a third year resident artist at The Academy of Vocal Arts During his residency there he has performed a number of roles including Ernesto in Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, Percy in Donizetti’s Anna Bolena, and Ferrando in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutti In the fall of 2009 he will add the role of Fenton in Verdi’s Falstaff to his repertoire Steven LaBrie, a native of Dallas, Texas, is currently a fourth year resident artist at the Academy of Vocal Arts During his residency, he has performed roles such as Malatesta in Don Pasquale, Guglielmo in Così Fan Tutti, Kuligan in Kát’a Kabanová, Baron Duphol in La Traviata, Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia, and the Captain in Eugene Onegin This past spring, Mr LaBrie was awarded First Place in the Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition

Opening reception of Mel Leipzig: Life Observed

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

Drexel University - Leonard Pearlstein Gallery

http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/gallery

Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design - 33rd Street and Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): Programming: December 2nd (Wednesday) Ibsen In the Afternoon: A Reading an Enemy of the People in the Leonard Pearlstein Lobby of Nesbitt from 12-3 pm Artist Lecture (prior to the opening) in Stein Auditorium from 5:30-6 pm Opening Reception in Leonard Pearlstein Gallery: 6-8 pm

Nationally acclaimed painter, Mel Leipzig will be celebrated as a Rankin Scholar in a series of Drexel University events focused on his lifelong involvement with the arts An exhibition at Leonard Pearlstein Gallery will feature twelve portraits that showcase Mr Leipzig’s characteristic attention to detail and unique four-color approach to observational painting in acrylic Renowned for capturing his subjects amongst the minutia of their daily lives, Mel Leipzig investigates the unique environments of his creative contemporaries– from artists to architects, actors to family members As a part of this special exhibition, Mel Leipzig will be on-site creating his latest work, a painting of Drexel’s Ellen Forman Dance Studio featuring faculty and students from Drexel’s new dance major This is a unique opportunity to observe the artist at work as he creates this new painting prior to his exhibition The work-in-progress will be previewed during the reception for the artist In addition, in honor of Mel, who is a member of the Ibsen Society of America, Drexel will present Ibsen In The Afternoon: A Reading of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of The People  

The Art of Recovery

11-16-2009 - 11-30-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Renfrew Center

Keiserman JCC Family Hall - 45 Haverford Rd Wynnewood PA

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

“The Art of Recovery” is an art exhibit featuring more than 50 original works of art created by current and past patients of the Renfrew Center, the nation’s first and largest network of eating disorder treatment facilities, as part of its art therapy program The center frequently uses art as part of a comprehensive eating disorder treatment program because it offers patients a way to give voice to their innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, creative way Works included in the exhibit are from various mediums, each depicting a different aspect of the recovery process

Posters for the People- WPA Posters Exhibition

11-05-2009 - 01-03-2010

National Constitution Center

http://constitutioncenter.org/ncc_exhbt_Posters_for_the_People_633923172437516250.aspx

National Constitution Center - 525 Arch Street Independence Mall Philadelphia PA 19106

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 The National Constitution Center will host Posters for the People, an exhibition exploring the social landscape of America during the New Deal through posters created by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Featuring nearly 300 posters, including originals and reproductions, Posters for the People communicates the values, vision, and vitality of American democracy through art The exhibition, presented in conjunction with Design for Social Impact, will be on display in the Center’s Posterity Hall

Haverford College is proud to present the East Coast premiere of Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait, featuring the large-scale photography of internationally acclaimed artist Chris Jordan Exploring the detritus of American mass culture, Jordan's photographs depict staggering statistics through intricately detailed panels as large as thirty feet in width These huge works invite the viewer to walk up close and contemplate the crucial role of the individual in our consumer society

The Nest and Branch exhibition features artwork that explores the realities and mysteries of birds The nine artists represented in this exhibition have taken their inspiration from The Schuylkill Center

As part of the city-wide celebration Philagrafika 2010, the Arthur Ross Gallery will present a site-specific installation by Miler Lagos, a contemporary Colombian artist Lagos is a multi media with an interest in relating different socioeconomic environments - urban and popular - and re-appropriating the different visual and social phenomena that emerge in each context He uses a variety of modern materials, plastics, steel, cement and recycled paper The artist will create this unique installation on site at Penn, using nearly 4 tons of recycled newspapers from which he will sculpt a forest of trees Lagos will offer a gallery talk during his residency Related programming is being planned with Philagrafika

Costume Exhibit - National Opera Week

11-11-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Opera Company of Philadelphia

http://www.operaphila.org/backend/News/csNews.cgi?database=wings%2edb&command=viewone&id=47

King of Prussia Mall - 160 N Gulph Road King of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 10 am

As part of the Opera Company of Philadelphia's celebration of National Opera Week, a costume exhibit of some of the Company’s most ornate and beautiful original costumes, designed by Costume Designer Richard St Clair, will be hosted by Neiman Marcus and King of Prussia Mall Plaza from November 11 – 22 St Clair has been with the Opera Company for 20 years, and the exhibit shares the fine art behind building couture costumes for the diva The costumes will be on display in the King of Prussia Plaza, at the Lord & Taylor Court on the Lower Level and in the area in front of Neiman Marcus, also on the Lower Level

Michael, Where are You: Altered States of North America: Prints, Drawings and Paintings by Michael Kowbuz

11-20-2009 - 01-08-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio

http://www.ceruleanarts.com

Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio - 1355 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Wed-Fri, 10 am-6 pm Sat & Sun, 12-6 pm

Cerulean Arts is excited to present the exhibition Michael, Where are You? Altered States of North America, featuring recent paintings, prints and mixed media works on paper by Michael Kowbuz How one really looks at the world around us is at the heart of Kowbuz’s vision Through his work, he seeks to turn our mediated view of the world inside out Kowbuz first captures his subjects – people posing with their vehicles, fleeting reflections in windows, somber urban views – in photographs Using a grid and working square by square, he transforms the mechanically-reproduced image back into something unique with subtle qualities of color, light, temperature and texture He hopes his work poses the question “What is real?” Originally from Canada, Kowbuz received his Master of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1996; previously he earned a Master of Arts in Community College Teaching and a Bachelor of Fine Arts He is the Director of Continuing Education Programs and an adjunct faculty member at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and co-proprietor of Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio Michael, Where are You? Altered States of North America is on view November 18 – January 8, 2010 and is free and open to the public The opening reception is Friday, November 20 from 5-9 pm The artist will be available to answer questions about his work Saturday, December 19, 1-4 pm with a gallery talk at 2pm Additionally, Michael Kowbuz will conduct a weekend workshop “Ink Wash Drawing” on January 2 and 3, 2010 from 9 am–12 pm

Men In Pearls, A Preview

11-21-2009 - 12-19-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Park House Coffee

http://www.parkhousecafe.com/

Park House Coffee - 20 E Sellers Ave Ridley Park PA 19078

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 7 am-5 pm

Technology has taken over every aspect of life, at times this includes art Roni Cibischino takes a classic approach on her debut exhibit, Men in Pearls, A Preview No Photoshop or even digital prints included, just a good eye and some film Her photographs are part of an ongoing project analyzing and pushing the limits of gender The one subject images were skillfully shot in color For each piece the viewer must look past the obvious and delve deep between the lines to understand the symbolism and message portrayed The artist effortlessly and elegantly portrays a re-identification of gender Although a unique selection was chosen for the Park House Café, many more sides of gender are and will continue to be explored in the completed work The multi-faceted artist is sharing her exhibit with the greater Philadelphia area; hosting an opening on November 21 (the exhibit will run until December 19) This event is free and open to the public It is a chance to discover the work of an emerging and vastly talented young artist

1st Annual Battle of the Bowls

12-01-2009 - 12-01-2009

Tuesday

Philadelphia Art Alliance

http://www.philartalliance.org

Philadelphia Art Alliance - 251 S 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $100 for Auction and Reception; $200 for Auction, Reception, and Dinner

215-545-4302

astyer@philartalliance.org

https://philartalliance.ejoinme.org/MyPages/BattleoftheBowlsAuctionTickets/tabid/179630/Default.aspx

Start Time(s): 5:30 pm

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is stirring things up this year for our first annual “Battle of the Bowls”; an artistic competition where invited artists will creatively transform a plain ceramic bowl into a unique, one-of-a-kind, piece of art The pieces will be auctioned off during the event to benefit the Art Alliance’s exhibitions and programs The event begins at 5:30 pm with a lively cocktail reception and silent auction and is immediately followed by a first-class dinner for reserved guests at Gardenia Restaurant, located within the PAA With over 40 different bowls in every artistic medium imaginable, and some choice donations from participating Rittenhouse Row organizations, this event will have something for everyone on your holiday shopping list Get that special someone a perfectly unique gift just in time for the holiday season!

Heron Crest's Open Studio Weekends

11-13-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Heron Crest Studios

http://www.heroncreststudios.com/Events.html

Heron Gallery and Studios - 739 Mount Road Aston PA 19014

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Friday, November 13th, 6-9pm Saturday, November 14th, 11-5pm Sunday, November 15th, 11-5pm Saturday, November 21st, 11-5pm Sunday, November 22nd, 11-5pm

The artists of Heron Crest sponsor two Open Studio Weekends this November The public is invited to see the work of artists displayed in what was once a 19th century cotton-spinning mill Enjoy refreshments while you immerse yourself in the art that is on view and for saleThe studios are at 739 Mount Road in Aston (at the intersection of Mount and Red Hill roads) Visitors enter Heron Crest Studios through the blue door under the canopy Follow the music to the second floor
 

Holiday Open Glass Studio Event

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Saturday

Bernard Katz Glass

http://www.katzglassdesign.com

Bernard Katz Glass - 3739 Sharp Street Philadelphia PA 19127

Admission: free

Start Time(s): 10 am-6 pm

Come watch glassblowing at Bernard Katz Glass Studio and Gallery in Manayunk Find unique & affordable hand blown glass gifts in Manayunk PA Free event, holiday gifts, watch glassblowing, free parking

Hurts So Good

11-19-2009 - 01-08-2010

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Rowan University College of Fine & Performing Arts

http://www.rowan.edu/fpa/artgallery

Rowan University - Art Gallery - 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro NJ 08028

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 12-5 pm

'Hurts So Good' brings together the work of 11 acclaimed video artists - from Philadelphia and across the country - in an exhibit of works that celebrate, critique and satirize representations of American culture and traditions related to sex, religion, politics, economics, technology, popular culture, media and family A reception on November 19 from 5-7 pm features a panel discussion on the work beginning at 5:30 pm Call to confirm hours over holiday season

 Friend or Faux: Imitation and Invention from Innocent to Fraudulent will explore the attractions and pitfalls of authenticity, in a major exhibition at the Rosenbach Museum & Library On view from November 11, 2009 – July 11, 2010, the exhibition will engage visitors in the stories behind a wide range of fakes, copies, imitations, and forgeries, bringing together over forty paintings, manuscripts, books, and decorative arts objects from the museum’s collection Who created them? Why were they acquired? The exhibition will address these questions and more, demonstrating that both friend and faux can be useful tools for understanding the past

Evidence of a Collected Past: A Retrospect

11-13-2009 - 01-10-2010

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Tom Judd’s eye for remnant objects and visions — things most often overlooked — is staunchly individualistic and somehow leads him to create a unified whole out of these odd components His organic approach to collage, with found objects, photographs or painted subjects, results in exquisitely balanced works of art that reveal the woven threads of Judd’s unique personal aesthetic and life experience Reminiscent of Robert Rauschenberg's “middle years”, the body of work in this exhibition, Evidence Of A Collected Past: A Retrospect are compelling to the extent the viewer feels he may just be peering into the core of Judd’s being

Sandy Stevenson: 2nd Saturday Featured Artist

11-14-2009 - 01-01-2037

Saturday

Media Arts Council

http://www.mediaartscouncil.org/maps.htm

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Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 6-9:00pm

Award-winning artist Sandy Stevenson paints the sea, coastlines and deserts she encounters in her travels Her work has been described as luminous, with compelling light and mystery Sweets 'n Stuff Sushi Bar in downtown Media will feature Stevenson's work, beginning on November 14, 2009  You can find information on all of MAC Registry Artists at wwwmediaartscouncilorg
 

Art at the Atrium: A Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

12-04-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

http://www.habitatncc.org/donate/artattheatrium.php

Brandywine Town Center - Naamans Rd & Route 202 Wilmington DE 19803

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Friday: 4-9 pm Saturday: 9 am-9 pm Sunday: 11 am-5 pm

On December 4, 5, & 6, local artist Larry Anderson along with more than 30 other local artists will be hosting a new juried art show called Art at the Atrium with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Art in the Atrium will be held at the Brandywine Town Center, Route 202 and Naamans Road, in Wilmington Admission is free

Flower Arranging Workshop

11-24-2009 - 11-24-2009

Tuesday

Hudson Beach Glass

https://hudson-beach-glass.ticketleap.com/

Hudson Beach Glass - 26 S Strawberry Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $150

267-319-1887

info@hudsonbeachglasspa.com

http://www.hudson-beach-glass.ticketleap.com

Start Time(s): 11:30 am-1:30 pm

During this workshop you'll get to step into the studio and watch Sean Gilvey, the owner of Hudson Beach Glass Philadelphia, make the bowls you'll be using Once you've gotten your fill of the hot shop, Mrs Spence will demonstrate several flower designs Then she'll help you to make your own This workshop is right before Thanksgiving so that you can use your arrangement either as the star of your center piece, or give it away as a very impressive hostess gift Whatever table it sits on will be as gorgeous as it gets More about the bowls: Each bowl is blown by Sean Gilvey, a third generation glassblower and owner of Hudson Beach Glass Philadelphia The bowls come in purple, copper and green Sean will sign and date all of the bowls used for this event More about the instructor: For the past ten years Michele C Spence has given floral design workshops to Garden Club of America Members Her designs have been exhibited at both the Philadelphia and Chelsea flower shows, as well as the Academy of Fine Art, University Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, and Longwood Gardens 

Enjoy 30+ vending tables with handmade items, baked goods, and gently used items Enjoy live entertainment, guests from Philadelphia sports teams, lunch deals and a special pancake breakfast! The first 200 guests receive a free scarf or pair of gloves Cabot Cheese will provide free cheese samples starting at 10:30 am There will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now 

As part of the bazaar, there will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now Call (215) 546-5879, ext 248 for information, to volunteer, to donate to the flea market, or to purchase breakfast tickets This event is free and open to the public

Book Paper Scissors

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Philadelphia Center for the Book

http://www.philadelphiacenterforthebook.org

Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library - 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 10 am-4 pm

Don't miss Philadelphia Center for the Book's most successful annual event! Book Paper Scissors is an artists' book fair, free and open to the public, accompanied by book and paper workshops at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Saturday, December 5 For more information, visit wwwphiladelphiacenterforthebookorg This festive event features prints, artists' books, handmade paper, zines, origami, blank books, and paper sculpture and jewelry, made by local artists You will find hundreds of affordable and interesting gifts for everyone on your list by artists working in different disciplines at all price levels This is a great opportunity to view and even handle unique works of art, to shop locally, and to purchase items crafted by hand Free book-making workshops for all ages will also be offered at the Library the day of the fair

CHF, The Chemical Heritage Foundation gets into the holiday spirit this First Friday Participants are invited to the final Manual Science event of the year to make Christmas ornaments out of papier-mache and learn about the science behind the process Manual Science programming will resume in March Making Modernity, the museum's permanent exhibit, and sLowlife, the museum's temporary exhibit (on display until January 13), will also be open 

Saturn Never Sleeps with Ras G and Afta 1

12-10-2009 - 12-10-2009

Thursday

Painted Bride Art Center

http://paintedbride.org/saturn-never-sleeps-with-ras-g-and-afta-1/

Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $12

215-925-9914

tickets@paintedbride.org

http://paintedbride.org/saturn-never-sleeps-with-ras-g-and-afta-1/

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Ras G live beats, Afta 1 live beats, Rucyl vocaltronics, King Britt electronics, Peter Kirm live generative visuals, Anthony Todd bass, Damon Bennett keyboard, Carlos Izaguirre percussion

Dedication Ceremony

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Souderton-Telford Main Streets

Souderton Parking Plaza - Main Street Souderton PA 18964

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 11 am

Dedication Ceremony for the new Wayne Trapp Sculpture in the Parking Plaza on Main Street, Souderton the Indian Valley Arts Foundation will conduct a public ceremony to dedication the sculpture to the community

51st Annual Holiday Parade Come join the community for this local heritage tradition

Telford Holiday Celebration

12-11-2009 - 12-11-2009

Friday

Souderton-Telford Main Streets

http://www.stmainst.org

Souderton-Telford Main Streets - Souderton and Telford Boroughs PA

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Free concert by Tara Lynn at St Paul's Lutheran Church followed by Caroling with Carousel Productions Children's Group and the Tree Lighting as well as a visit from Santa at the Marketplace at Telford Station Donations for the Jessica Leshinskie Memorial Food and Gift Drive will be accepted

Simboli: A Family Tradition in Art

12-04-2009 - 12-31-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hardcastle Gallery

http://www.hardcastlegallery.com/pages/Exhibitions.html#oct09

Hardcastle Gallery - 5714 Kennett Pike Centreville DE 19807

Admission: free

Start Time(s): Gallery Hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm Sat, 10 am-4pm

The Simboli tradition in art began in 1904 when Pietro Simboli came to Pennsylvania from Rome Now in the fourth generation of artists, Hardcastle Gallery is pleased to present Joe and Gerry Simboli and three of their children, Tim, Sara and Andrew, in an exciting exhibition of new work The show will open in conjunction with our Holiday ART of Gift-Giving show on December 4th, from 5:30-8:30 pm as the final Art on the Town of the year 

Jim Graham: Island

02-05-2010 - 02-27-2010

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hardcastle Gallery

http://www.hardcastlegallery.com/pages/Exhibitions.html

Hardcastle Gallery - 5714 Kennett Pike Centreville DE 19807

Admission: free

Start Time(s): Gallery Hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm Sat, 10 am-4 pm

Pulitzer prize nominated photographer Jim Graham has outdone himself with this new exhibition of fine art photography Exploring the islands of Nantucket and Iceland, Jim’s passion for life and his environment meld in perfect harmony and transport the viewer from the rough landscape to surreal coastlines to simple still-lifes of everyday A master behind the lens, collectors will want to be here early to meet with Jim and “snap” up their favorite piece

The Korean Years Opening

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

The Slingluff Gallery

http://www.slingluffgallery.com

The Slingluff Gallery - 11 W Girard Avenue Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6-9 pm

Photography by the late Karl P Slingluff portrays another side of war An avid photographer, Karl was drafted to the Korean War This retrospective of photos shows a glimpse of history that isn't usually seen Karl Slingluff shot thousands of slides while in Korea, which preserved his photos making this show possible Jonathan and Leigh Slingluff, owners of The Slingluff Gallery, have selected photos that show the talent of Karl In Karl’s memory, The Slingluff Gallery is donating a percentage of all sales to Williamson Free School for Mechanical Trades in Media, PA, where he attended The opening reception for this show is on December 5, 2009 from 6-9 pm and runs until December 27th

The Korean Years

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

The Slingluff Gallery

http://www.slingluffgallery.co

The Slingluff Gallery - 11 W Girard Avenue Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6-9 pm

Photography by the late Karl P Slingluff portrays another side of war An avid photographer, Karl was drafted to the Korean War This retrospective of photos shows us a glimpse of history that isn't usually seen Karl Slingluff shot thousands of slides while in Korea, which preserved his photos making this show possible Jonathan and Leigh Slingluff, owners of The Slingluff Gallery, have selected photos that show the talent of Karl In Karl

Indonesian Cultural Club - Balinese Dance Performance

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Saturday

From Bali to Bala

http://www.indonesiancc.org

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Admission: FREE!

610-529-2083

Start Time(s): 7 PM

The exhibit From Bali to Bala will host the Indonesian Cultural Club with a Balinese Dance performance at the Opening Night Party on Saturday, November 28th, 6 - 8 PM This event is free and open to the public

Come to this free event with friends and family to watch a magical, colorful giant puppet performance about moving through these challenging economic times towards new collective, resourceful possibilities Meet the magnificent puppets that couldn’t come out for the Peoplehood Parade!

Antonio Martorell and La Plena Inmortal

12-04-2009 - 01-23-2010

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Taller Puertorriqueño

http://www.tallerpr.org

Taller Puertorriqueño - Lorenzo Homar Gallery - 2557-59 N 5th Street Philadelphia PA 19133

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Opening Reception: Friday, December 4, 58 pm

Visual artist, teacher, television personality and unofficial ambassador of Puerto Rican art and culture, Antonio Martorell brings his monumental mixed media installation La Plena Inmortal to Philadelphia's own Lorenzo Homar Gallery at Taller Puertorriqueño La Plena Inmortal was inspired by woodcuts produced by Renaissance artist Hans Holbein the Younger entitled The Dance of Death, which pokes fun at human vanity and greed in the face of “the great equalizer” Similarly, maestro Martorell satirizes historical figures, art history, and contemporary Caribbean society; humorously pointing out that death awaits us all La Plena Inmortal or The Immortal Plena (plena: a style of folk dance and music from Puerto Rico) comes to Philadelphia after having been inaugurated as a permanent installation at Hostos College in New York City Accompanying La Plena Inmortal exhibition is Puerto Rican Art Now! an engaging presentation by Maestro Antonio Martorell Martorell will discuss the work and impact of other Puerto Rican artists and highlight examples of work being produced by an emerging wave of contemporary Puerto Rican artists, many of whom have shown at Taller's Lorenzo Homar Gallery 

The Brandywine Workshop, in cooperation with Projects Gallery, is pleased to present “Print Out”, a two-part, two-month exhibition of prints by culturally diverse artists For the month of December the main gallery will display original prints by established artists such as Samella Lewis, Tomie Arai, Juan Sanchez, Yung Soon Min, Jules Olitski, Kenneth Noland, and Paul F Keene, Jr In January focus will be on recent prints by African American artists such as Hank Willis Thomas, Deborah Willis, John E Dowell, Jr, Allan L Edmunds, Larry Walker, Maya Freelon Asante, and William T Williams For both months there will also be a special interactive installation of quality, affordable original prints from Brandywine Workshop artists featured in the rear gallery Prints by national and international artists will be available at deep discounts to raise funds to benefit Brandywine's capital campaign and gallery operations As part of the exhibition’s mission to promote printmaking and its potential as an expressive medium, “Print Out” will present a series of free children’s workshops and family days Families are encouraged to introduce their children to the media of print though the exhibition and hands-on learning activities Volunteer printmaking majors from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will lead children (3-12 years of age) in relief printmaking In addition to creating art to take home, examples of the children’s prints will be displayed at the gallery during “Print Out” 

Zivile Art Collection Premier Sleep Series

12-06-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday

Skai Blue Media

http://www.zivileart.com

Area 919 - 919 N 5th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 5-9 pm

Avant-garde Philadelphia jewelry designer Zivile Art is premiering her new collection of sustainable jewelry at Area 919 The collection premier includes high fashion models presenting the new line of sustainable jewelry in a performance art form SLEEP- Series 1 lends an adventurous spirit to high-end design Zivile Art is a pioneer in eco-friendly jewelry using only sustainable materials in all designs All pieces will be available for sale at the event as well as offered in silent auction Music will be provided by top Philadelphia DJs, DJ Bill Gat and Miss Kate Light refreshments provided by Kumquat Catering and Positano Coast will be served This event is free and open to the public Free parking is also available

Print Out Children's Workshop

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Projects Gallery

http://www.projectsgallery.com

Projects Gallery - 629 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 12-4 pm

As part of the exhibition’s mission to promote printmaking and its potential as an expressive medium, “Print Out” will present a series of free children’s workshops and family days Volunteer printmaking majors from PAFA will lead children (3-12 years of age) in relief printmaking In addition to creating art to take home, examples of the children’s prints will be displayed at the gallery during “Print Out” The experience of creating and exhibiting original prints in an established art gallery will be one to be enjoyed by the entire family Each free session is limited to 6 children, and pre-registration by phone (21554632675) is required First Session: 12 Noon Second Session: 1:30 pm Third Session: 3 pm

Print Out Children's Workshop

01-16-2010 - 01-16-2010

Saturday

Projects Gallery

http://www.projectsgallery.com

Projects Gallery - 629 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 12-4 pm

As part of the exhibition’s mission to promote printmaking and its potential as an expressive medium, “Print Out” will present a series of free children’s workshops and family days Volunteer printmaking majors from PAFA will lead children (3-12 years of age) in relief printmaking In addition to creating art to take home, examples of the children’s prints will be displayed at the gallery during “Print Out” The experience of creating and exhibiting original prints in an established art gallery will be one to be enjoyed by the entire family Each free session is limited to 6 children, and pre-registration by phone (21554632675) is required First Session: 12 Noon Second Session: 1:30 pm Third Session: 3 pm

Down to Earth- Artists Create Edible Landscapes

09-12-2009 - 11-23-2009

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

http://ecoartspace.blogspot.com/2009/05/down-to-earth-at-schuylkill-center.html

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education - 8480 Hagy's Mill Road Philadelphia PA 19128

Admission:

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The Schuylkill Center This exhibition highlights the growing focus and emergence of "green" principles and sustainability in relationship to food, art, design and agriculture Guest Curator: Amy Lipton, Co-Director of New York's ecoartspace

Hands-On Community Workshop: Bones and Brunch

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

The Clay Studio

The Clay Studio - 139 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission:

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 The Clay Studio is proud to offer the community an opportunity to work with an accomplished artist as she prepares for a high profile, ceramic installation A light brunch will be served as Judyth van Amringe guides participants through the creation of porcelain bones and crosses to be used in her installation at Eastern State Penitentiary

Wall of Women

11-08-2009 - 12-27-2009

http://www.philadelphiacathedral.org/stories/view/332-photography-exhibition-wall-of-women

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Admission:

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Wall of Women, has been an ongoing project conceived by Anne Saint Peter to honor the many talented women in all disciplines of the Arts

Begun in the fall of 2008, the project includes black and white analog portraits of over 100 artistic women, including visual, poetics, music and dance

 Pentimenti Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Jackie Tileston, titled “Mesocosmos” from November 6 to December 18, 2009

“Mesocosmos” is a show of work that investigates creating total environments through cultural references, historical imagery and under the format of landscape

Crafts for a Cause

12-06-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday

Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia

http://www.PhillyNoKill.org

University of Pennsylvania - Houston Hall - 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 10 am-3 pm

This is a great opportunity to do all your holiday shopping!  There will be unique products from local artisans and vendors such as such as Nicole Wiegand, Ryan Dillon and Gretchen Diehl, offering a variety of hand crafted jewelry, accessories, clothing, toys, prints, stationery, and more  Meet adoptable animals from PAWS, Pinups for Pitbulls, animal advocacy groups and author Kellianne Peterson will be selling signed copies of her book, My Angels, My Girls This promises to be a fantastic event!  Don't miss it! Special Guests The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Pinups for Pitbulls Rat Chick Rat Rescue PA Friends of Animals

Philly Independent Craft Market fundraiser for 941 Theater

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Tuesday, Saturday

941 Theater

http://www.941theater.com

2424 Studios - 2424 East York Street Philadelphia PA

Admission: $2 Suggested donation

Start Time(s): noon

Come one and all to support the arts and help re-open the 941 Theater while having a good time! Below is just a partial list of the entertainment, more to be announced! Preforming: Over 30 vendors, live music from Toy Soldiers, Spinning Leaves, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, The Great Unknown, Homophones Stay tuned to www941theatercom for up-to-date line up and more info! If you would like to make a direct monetary donation via PayPal please go to http://wwwprojectedartsorg/donatehtm