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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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
 

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 

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

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” 

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