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

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

A free public display in the Village Gazebo of handmade quilts competing for more than $1,400 in cash prizes Categories are: Traditional, Applique, Creative, Amish, Quilted Clothing, Childrens' and Potluck Free admission and parking Open during regular shopping hours For more info, call 215-794-4000

Lancaster's First Fridays are an exhilarating celebration of the arts! Every month, without exception, the arts in downtown Lancaster are showcased Walk around and explore 70+ arts venues You'll find new exhibitions, live music, theatrical performances, artist receptions, and fun surprises, too The thriving urban center is also home to unique boutiques and outstanding restaurants First Fridays are a great time to experience the beauty of the City and all that the arts community has to offer Gather your friends and family, and join us every First Friday, 5-9pm

The Tract House: A Darwin Addition

01-29-2010 - 04-11-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

American Philosophical Society Museum

http://www.apsmuseum.org/tracts

The Tract House: A Darwin Addition - 231 N 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: Free admission

Start Time(s): Friday thru Sunday, 11 am-5 pm First Fridays, open until 8 pm

The Tract House: A Darwin Addition presents an evolutionary twist on classic religious tracts Artist Lisa Anne Auerbach, working with the APS Museum as part of Philagrafika 2010: Out of Print, solicited tracts — manifestos, diatribes, stories, rants, poems, lyrics, etc—written by the general public, friends, neighbors, artists, poets, and even pundits in response to Charles Darwin’s life and ideas The completed tracts are displayed in a storefront location near the Museum where visitors can peruse the many versions and take what they wish, free of charge

First Friday Is Opening Night Art in the Age Presents: The Farm

02-05-2010 - 03-21-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Art in the Age

http://www.artintheage.com/our-store/

Art in the Age Store - 116 North 3rd Street Philadelphia PA 19016

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): Opening Reception: Friday, 2/5 @ 68 pm 2/6-3/21: Tuesday-Saturday: 11 am-7 pm Sunday: 12 pm-6 pm Closed Mondays

Art In The Age of Mechanical Reproduction presents The Farm, a narrative exhibition documenting daily life and new initiatives at the Art In The Age Farm in Tamworth, NH through personal anecdotes, photographs, salvaged objects, and letterpress prints The presenting artist, Robin McDowell, is Art In The Age's Farm Manager and a former Philadelphian In addition to meeting the everyday challenges of life in a rural outpost, AITA has taken on the mission of restoring their 200-year-old, 72-acre farm property to its former working glory as an abundant homestead AITA is fostering local partnerships and initiating projects to conserve this incredible parcel of natural resources and wildlife habitats, responsibly improve soil health without the use of any chemicals, and explore the production of their own organic produce In their new role as land stewards, AITA is proud to share their plans and progress with the Art In The Age Community, while elucidating the truly reverent relationship they have formed with the values and time-honored skills upon which the farm was settled so long ago

Lansdowne Arts and Crafts

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Saturday

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdownesfuture.org/lacs/

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 Enjoy Arts, Crafts, Music, Food and Fun – See what Downtown Lansdowne has to offer!

The Lansdowne Arts and crafts Show is an initiative of the Lansdowne Main Street Program (Phone:610-745-4013),

Lansdowne Arts Festival

09-10-2010 - 09-12-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdowneartsfestival.com/

Twentieth Century Club - 84 S Lansdowne Avenue Lansdowne PA 19050

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 The LANSDOWNE ARTS FESTIVAL is a weekend-long event featuring an array of creative and performing arts, including painting, crafts, sculpture, jewelry, live music, drama, spoken word and children’s events Set in the historic suburb of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, the 2009 edition of the festival has grown to include more than 32 artists and 15 musical acts

Lansdowne Farmers Market

05-29-2010 - 10-30-2010

Saturday

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdownefarmersmarket.com/

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Every Saturday between May 29 and October 30, 2010 Every Saturday features and Artist of the Week and a live Music

FM 2010 Special Events are
Earth Day: June 5
Community Day #1: June 26
Kid Day: July 31
Community Day #2: August 28
Dog Day: September 25
Community Day #3 and Fall Fest: October 23

 Join us every Saturday for terrific shopping and a great time, here in our superb suburb Find local, in-season vegetables, fruits, and herbs, including organics and heirlooms; pasture-raised meat and poultry; free-range eggs; hormone-free cow and goat milks, yogurts, and cheeses; freshly baked breads and pastries; small-batch vegan and gluten-free crackers, macaroons, and granola; homemade dog treats; salads, entrees, and desserts for eating at the Market or taking home; coffee, tea, and sodas; honey, cider, and fruit butters; plants and flowers; and loads of other stuff You could shake a stick at it all, but it would take you a while (Because some vendors are sharing a single space, alternating weeks with another vendor, check our vendor schedule to be sure to catch your favorites)

To add to the fun, each week the Market showcases a different artist and their creations – jewelry, ceramics, soap and body products, photographs, and so forth – and the whole thing plays out against the soundtrack of a featured musician or band Pull up a chair at one of the Market’s umbrella tables, and you’ll agree that the only problem with the Lansdowne Farmers Market is tearing yourself away!

Photographer Neal Jordan will be showing the sereis Tunnels

XPN Welcomes PCAD Senior Show

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Saturday

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

http://www.pcad.edu/DegreePrograms/BFADegree/tabid/166/Default.aspx

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design -

Admission: FREE

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 BFA graduating students in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography work with faculty in a two-day installation exercise that provides insight into the process of art exhibition The annual Senior Show & Celebration uses all of the gallery and classroom space within the College to display the work of its seniors The Senior Show opening reception is a major college event, often hosting more than 900 guests and visitors in a single day

For the Family: Craft Experiences for Kids

03-28-2010 - 03-28-2010

Sunday

Philadelphia Art Alliance

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

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

Admission: $20 per family

215-545-4302

astyer@philartalliance.org

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

Start Time(s): 12 pm

This Spring, the Philadelphia Art Alliance will open it's doors, every last Sunday of the month, for families looking to experience modern craft exhibitions together The "For the Family" Sunday craft experience is designed for parents with small children, age 4-12, who want to experience arts and culture as a family Every last Sunday of the month during exhibitions, parents and kids can take an educational tour through the PAA exhibitions and partake in kid-friendly craft activities on the 3rd floor parlor space With each changing exhibition, PAA will offer new educational guides and activities, in conjunction with the new themes and media covered in the exhibitions This one-of-a-kind experience is sure to please families of all shapes and sizes For this exhibition cycle, PPA will focus on Darla Jackson's 1st floor exhibit "While You Were Out" Explore the exhibit with an educational guide, then head up to the third floor where kids can color their own version of the animal sculptures in the exhibit Families will be able to take their finished coloring book pages home with them as a memorable keepsake

Gallery Night Lecture and Tour: Studio or Factory

04-02-2010 - 04-02-2010

Friday

Philadelphia Art Alliance

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

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

Admission: $10

215-545-4302

astyer@philartalliance.org

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

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Join PAA for a very special gallery night lecture and tour of their 2nd floor exhibit, Convergence: Pottery from Studio and Factory Curator Jody Clowes will lead a guided tour through the 2nd floor exhibit, offering insight and analysis of her choices for inclusion in the show Special guest potters and exhibit participants Kathy Erteman, James Klein and David Reid will also be in attendance to provide additional input on their pieces included in the exhibit After the gallery tour, patrons will be led to the 3rd floor where guest potters will have additional samples of their work on display, and will lead a discussion about their work and how they are blurring the lines between studio production and industrial manufacturing

TacTile Tours

03-21-2010 - 05-16-2010

Sunday

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/education/tours

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens - 1020-1022 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $7

2157330390

Start Time(s): Tours are every third Sunday at 1 pm and last approximately 75 minutes

Get an insiders' feel of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens! TacTile tours lead visitors that are blind or partially sighted through the Magic Gardens main site, allowing them to touch and explore the fully mosaiced gallery walls and labyrinth sculpture garden with trained PMG interpreters Tour topics include artist Isaiah Zagar's mosaic techniques and artistic influences, the materials used in the mosaics (with a particular focus on tiles and global folk art), the narratives behind his iconography and images, and the history of South Street and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Guests with visual impairment are welcomed to experience sculptures and tiles from around the world through this fun and informative new program 

The Artists of Bristol on the Delaware (AOB) announce the March opening of an eleven-day exhibition of artistic works at the Margaret R Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street in Bristol The creative works of the AOB will be displayed alongside the creative works of Bristol Borough sister-city Spinetoli, Italy artists during this cultural exchange beginning with an opening reception An additional highlight at the opening is a 20-minute DVD film illustrating the Roman necropolis of Spinetoli that will play during the reception hours 

Using a sharp knife and enormous blocks of wood, renowned German artist Christiane Baumgartner spends weeks, months, sometimes even a year, translating images from her own film and video cameras into astonishing woodblock prints The works on view in Philagrafika continue her investigation into the elasticity of time and the ambiguity of landscape, and she will explore these and other themes in a talk illustrated by earlier work in silkscreen and video

Carefully manipulating fragile sheets of Nepalese paper sparkling with silver leaf and mica, Kiki Smith installed two walls of PAFA’s gallery with an array of small and large-scale works, building a frieze at once intimate and also universal In conversation with Jose Roca, Philagrafika’s Chief Curator and Artistic Director, and Julien Robson, Curator of Contemporary Art at PAFA, Smith discusses the major themes in her work and an ongoing interest in printmaking techniques and processes, about which she says that, “Prints mimic what we are as humans: we are all the same and yet every one is different I think there's a spiritual power in repetition, a devotional quality, like saying rosaries” Seating is limited so pre-registration is required Admission is free for those with PAFA membership cards; free after museum admission for the public 

Local Color

02-19-2010 - 03-19-2010

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

Center for the Creative Arts

http://www.ccarts.org/Gallery/exhibitions.php

The Center for the Creative Arts - 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row Yorklyn DE 19736

Admission: $10 General Admission

302-239-2434

slogan@ccarts.org

http://www.ccarts.org/Gallery/exhibitions.php

Start Time(s): All day

Join the Center for Creative Arts for an Open Group Exhibition of artwork in a variety of media

Temples Exhibition

03-31-2010 - 04-02-2010

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion

Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion - 2110 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): March 31: 9:30 am-5 pm April 1 and 2: 10 am-5 pm Opening Reception April 1st: 7-9 pm

Temples is a ceramic art exhibition featuring 35 artists who are graduates and staff of Temple University, Tyler School of Art The theme Temples is wide-ranging

Dutch master designer-artist Tejo Remy of the Legendary Droog Design house in Holland has amassed a well known career for creating daring work that looks like nothing else, yet always takes its form from reclaimed objects (Rag Chairs, Chest of Drawers, the iconic Milk Bottle Lamp) From March 29 to April 1 Remy will lead teams of Drexel students in an exploration of hands-on design using mold making and employing humble, gathered materials (only use this if there is enough space, if not use what is not highlighted) On Thursday April 1 a public lecture on Remy’s design philosophy and latest design technique impromolding will be held at 7 pm in Stein Auditorium (111 Nesbitt Hall, 3215 Market St) Drexel student work will be on display in the lobby of Nesbitt Hall, an exhibition of the creating and making that has taken place over the four-day Charrette

Football University

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Football University

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Valley Forge Military Academy and College - 1001 Eagle Road Wayne PA 19087

Admission: Free

973-366-5027

www.FootballUniversity.org

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Start Time(s): Fri 5-9:30 pm Sat 7 am-5 pm Sun 7 am-2 pm

Football University will be shooting their reality show The Ride that plays on FoxSportsnet & Comcast , This has been aired nationally going into it's second season as MTV will air episodes also Elite Training with Top NFL Coaches & Instructors ,training some of the Top High School & Youth players from around the Country

Art in the Open Philadelphia

06-09-2010 - 06-12-2010

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Art in the Open Philadelphia

http://www.ArtintheOpenPhila.org

Various Locations -

Admission: FREE

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In a first for the city, Art in the Open Philadelphia celebrates artists, their inspirations for creating art and their relationships with the urban environment during a citywide festival taking place June 9 through 12, 2010 Artists will be invited to create works — in any medium or style — live, in full public view, outside along the banks of the Schuylkill River in downtown Philly Local galleries and art institutions will help create a festival-like atmosphere with art displays, educational opportunities and a chance for festival-goers to interact with local artists The festival takes place along the banks of the tidal Schuylkill River — from the historic Fairmont Park Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, south to landmark Bartram's Garden

The Mural Arts Program provides official tours of the “City of Murals” Regularly scheduled trolley tours feature trained and experienced guides leading participants through Philadelphia’s neighborhoods providing a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city’s 3,000 murals including details on how they are made and the stories behind them A mural tour is a can’t-miss uniquely Philadelphia experience

A collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen Powers, Love Letter is a series of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs in and around the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, spanning from 46th Street through 63rd Street created during the summer of 2009 On this weekly tour, take a ride on the El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the renowned Love Letter project and other murals along the way Tour begins at LOVE Park Visitor Center at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard

Ninety-minute walking tours of Center City murals, led by trained and experienced guides MP3 players will be provided with Mural Mile podcasts Tour includes recorded audio segments with information and interaction with live guide  

Two-hour bike tours, led by trained and experienced guides, tour Center City and neighborhood murals April through November Participants must bring their own bicycle 

The Mural Arts Program provides official tours of the “City of Murals” Tour the Love Letter Project, a collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen Powers consisting of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs The tour is given on the SEPTA El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the project A mural tour is a can’t-miss uniquely Philadelphia experience

Fine Art Sale

04-23-2010 - 05-15-2010

Friday, Saturday

Main Line Art Center

http://www.mainlineart.org

Main Line Art Center - 46 Panmure Road Haverford PA 19041

Admission: $200 Early admission (6 pm) $100 General admission

Start Time(s): Benefit Preview Party: April 23, 6:30-9 pm First Friday Reception, May 7, 6-9 pm

No matter what your style or budget is, you will find the perfect piece of exceptional artwork for your home of office at our annual Fine Art Sale! Choose from more than 200 pieces in a variety of media including, oils, pastels, watercolor and sculpture by over 50 professional artists Presenting Sponsor: MINI of the Main Line Supporting Sponsor: The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Participating Sponsors: Brandywine Realty Trust and Harmel in Media

The Art-Full Garden Sale

05-02-2010 - 05-02-2010

Sunday

Main Line Art Center

http://www.mainlineart.org

Main Line Art Center - 46 Panmure Road Haverford PA 19041

Admission:

Start Time(s): 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM

We look to the beauty of a spring garden as inspiration for this one-day sale of fine crafts This sale will be free and open to the public Artists will be invited to participate by invitation only Check back soon for more details!

2010 Outreach Exhibition: The Space Within

05-19-2010 - 06-04-2010

Wednesday, Friday

Main Line Art Center

http://www.mainlineart.org

Main Line Art Center - 46 Panmure Road Haverford PA 19041

Admission:

Start Time(s): Opening Reception: Fri, May 21, 5-8 pm First Friday Reception: June 4, 6-9 pm

This exhibition celebrates the vibrant and colorful work created by participants in the Art Center's outreach programs as they explore the meaning of ‘the space within’ through a variety of art media Main Line Art Center is proud to be one of the leading visual arts organization in the region to make art accessible to diverse groups in our community Programs are designed to reach underserved audiences including children, teens and adults with disabilities, at-risk youth and low-income adults and families

Explore the "liquid" possibilities of acrylics and get your artistic juices flowing Students will learn techniques for staining fabrics and for the creation of seamless surfaces and color puddles through pouring Each student will complete a stained piece, and will receive free literature and a sample pack of Liquitex mediums to take home Paint and mediums used during the workshop will be provided Students must bring their own fabric and brushes

Many plein air painters use photographs as reference-perhaps for the shape of the trees or the composition of a flower or skyscape Explore some of the shortcomings of photographs and how to translate the information for use in a painting Color and light will be will especially considered Demos will be in pastel, oil and drawing, however students may work in the media of their choice  

Combine your creativity with your sense of humor, the ridiculous and the outrageous Paint your face or another's into the Mona Lisa or depict cats as ballerinas in Degas', The Rehearsal In the art world this is known as "appropriation," and is considered both legitimate and clever Here's your chance to let your creativity abound as you interpret and still maintain the integrity of an original work of art while adding your own aesthetic twist 

Combine your creativity with your sense of humor, the ridiculous and the outrageous Paint your face or another's into the Mona Lisa or depict cats as ballerinas in Degas', The Rehearsal In the art world this is known as "appropriation," and is considered both legitimate and clever Here's your chance to let your creativity abound as you interpret and still maintain the integrity of an original work of art while adding your own aesthetic twist 

Work from life as you combine mixed media to capture the natural and organic qualities of the figure Focus on the abstract elements that are often overlooked and expand your personal expression and creativity using pencil, watercolor, pastels, inks and more Visit our website for supply list and other information at http://wwwmainlineartorg

Learn solvent-free approaches to working and painting safely with encaustic This medium is compatible with drawing, oil painting and sculpture Learning will be hands-on with demos covering traditional and contemporary methods No prior experience necessary Takes place at Michelle's studio in the Crane Arts Building in Philadelphia

Learn the challenges of painting on an unfamiliar surface as you experiment with a variety of tools to apply acrylic paint to plexi glass Explore the techniques and benefits to paint in reverse on plexi, where the viewer can appreciate the beauty of your first stroke, rather than the last as in traditional painting Discover the translucent qualities that the materials offer as you take exciting risks and develop your painting skills One piece of plexi provided

Explore a variety of new techniques using watercolor paint Create texture sheets and learn to erase out a composition Print using watercolor paints, combine paints and pastels, and add texture to your compositions using a unique underpainting technique Join us for a fun and relaxing way to break out of traditional watercolor painting 

Paste paper is one of the earliest forms of decorated paper, originating in Europe for book covers and end papers Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind decorated papers by drawing into pastes and pigments with a variety of tools, such as rollers, sponges, combs and stamps Create elaborate patterns and textures on paper that can be used in all types of artwork, including collage, painting and bookmaking Be prepared for a very messy-but fun-experience! Visit our website for supply list and other information at http://wwwmainlineartorg

Discover this revolutionary clay-like medium ad you learn to shape and sculpt Precious Metal Clay to create a handmade silver pendant for mom Tuition covers 1/2 pack of PMC tools 

Bring your terra siglatted and bisque-fired work and join us to explore the exciting and spontaneous results of saggar firing Students will work with the instructor to load the kiln and learn about saggar firing please see class description under Daytime Ceramics

Discover the beauty of this ancient and traditional firing technique Bring a bisque- fired piece pre-glazed with raku glaze

Learn how to design and personalize a one-of-a-kind home for your fine feathered friends Step-by-step demos and guidance will be No clay experience necessary Open to ages 4-6 with guardian 

Learn handbuilding techniques as you create your own ceramic pot fit for a plant Use textured stamps and colorful underglazes to complete a beautiful gift perfect to give for mother's day Supply fee includes all materials and a small plant Open to ages 6 and up with guardian 

Create your very own wind chime to ring in the season with colorful leaves and branches Students will learn about some of the local plants and flowers, then use their inspirations to slab roll and cut their own leaves and add texture then glaze with spring colors Space is limited, so please register in advance

Create your very own wind chime to ring in the season with colorful leaves and branches Students will learn about some of the local plants and flowers, then use their inspirations to slab roll and cut their own leaves and add texture then glaze with spring colors Space is limited, so please register in advance

Print Aweigh, Take Away

04-10-2010 - 04-11-2010

Sunday, Saturday

American Philosophical Society Museum

http://www.pachs.net/dialogues-with-darwin/programs/print_aweigh/

American Philosophical Society Museum - 104 S Fifth Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: All events are free unless otherwise noted

Start Time(s): 10 am-5 pm

Join in for a weekend of hands-on science, history and art activities and walking tour that will all make a great impression! The APS Museum, the Independence Seaport Museum, and the Printing Office and Bindery at Franklin Court have joined forces to celebrate an age-old technique for communication–printing words on paper

Museum: A Play by Tina Howe

03-26-2010 - 03-28-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

University of Pennsylvania- Theater Arts Program

http://www.pennpresents.org/tickets/?day=2010-03-27

University of Pennsylvania - Arthur Ross Gallery - 220 S 34th Street PO Box 5 Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $10 Student and Seniors: $7

215-898-3900

http://www.pennpresents.org

Start Time(s): Friday, 3/26: 8 pm Saturday, 3/27: 2 pm Saturday, 3/27: 7:30 pm Sunday, 3/28: 2 pm

Museum, a comic play by Tina Howe, is set in the contemporary gallery of an art museum on the final day of a group show The real “show,” however, is the parade of nearly forty visitors, as they interact with one another and react wildly to all they see Museum looks at people looking at art—to hilarious and moving effect The cast of twenty-seven actors features students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Penn community