Art In Bars

September Shows

Sequoia — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:19:16 +0000

September First Friday is here! The arts season has begun, but that doesn’t mean I have a clue as to what’s going on. People are still on vacation in their hearts and minds. Just as I was surprised at all the August events, I am disappointed in the lack of shows for September. Chances are most people are just holding off till the second week for their openings to avoid the holiday slump. If that is indeed the case, there will be an update next week. Meanwhile:

The Reverend Michael Alan at Art in the Age

NIX BESSER by The Reverend Michael Alan at Art in the Age 116 North 3rd St. Opening reception Friday September 3rd, 6-8PM. Through September, 2010.

I bet You by Rachel Bone at Art Star 623 N 2nd St. Opening reception Friday September 3rd, 5-8PM. Through October 10th, 2010.

Graphite featuring Anne Canfield, Aubrie Costello, Justin Grant, and Sarah Hunt at Barefoot Doctor Community Acupuncture 618 E. Girard Ave. Opening reception September 17th 6-9PM. Through November 30th, 2010.

Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave. is on vacation and will reopen Tuesday, September 14th. Possibly with new works on the walls.

Curious Creatures and Archons of Alternate Dimensions by Lynette Shelley and Brandon Lord Ross at Germ Books 2005 Frankford Ave. First Friday reception September 3rd, 7PM. Through September 18th, 2010.

Meraviglia featuring Josh Coombs, Alyssa Hamilton, Lisa Haskell, Kelly Kozma, and Megan Uhaze at The Great and Terrible Artist Collective 172 W. Montgomery Ave. Opening reception Saturday September 4th, 5-10PM.

STAGE YOU by Shelby Donnelly at the Green Line Cafe 4239 Baltimore Ave.
This Woman’s Work by Lorelei Narvaja at Green Line on Locust 4426 Locust St.
Jason Hsu at Green Line Powelton 3649 Lancaster Ave. More information at greenlinecafe.com

Debbie Lerman at at InFusion 7133 Germantown Ave. Opening reception Friday September 3, 5-8PM. Through October 10, 2010.

B.L.A.K. – EXHIBITION AWARD 2010 featuring Becca “Girl” Jennings, Lisa Murphy, Alexandra Emeric, and Kelly A Kozma at the Midwives Collective 1241 Carpenter St, Philadelphia, PA. Opening reception Friday September 10th from 6-10PM. Through October 2, 2010.

Screens ‘N’ Spokes at Mugshots Fairmount 2100 Fairmount Ave. Opening reception Saturday, September 11th from 6:30-9PM.
Natalie Negron at Mugshots Manayunk 110 Cotton St. 19127 Opening reception Saturday, September 11th from 2-4PM. More information at mugshotscoffeehouse.com

Omega Point: OUTWARD featuring Andrew Geddes, Justin Rubich, and Brendan Sullivan at My House Gallery 2534 S 8th St. Opening reception Friday, September 17th from 6-10PM. Through October 31, 2010.

PRINTERS without PRESSES is hosting an BYO Print at 2212 Sepviva Street, North Loft. Open house Friday September 3rd, 7-10PM.

Boy's Life at Pterodactyl

Boy’s Life featuring Scott Dickson, Sarah Jackson Moore, Zach Martin, Rebecca Miller, and Jim Zeske at Pterodactyl Art Space 3237 Amber St. Fifth Floor. Opening Reception Saturday September 11th 8PM-12AM. Closing Reception Saturday October 2nd 8PM-12AM. Through October 9th, 2010.

Artists From The Philadelphia Salon featuring Harrison Doyle, Skirmantas Pipas, Caleb Hoff, PJ Smalley and others at Stupid Easy 307 Market St. Opening reception Friday September 3rd, 6-11PM. Through September 29, 2010.

Portside Art Center’s Summer Camp Art Show at VWVOFFKA 2037 Frankford Ave. Opening reception Friday September 3rd, 5-10PM. Through September, 2010.

If you have a show up this month, even if we missed the opening, let me know. AiB wants to promote art outside of the gallery scene! Hit me up at admin@artinbars.com

Arty and Crafty Events tonight

Sequoia — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:17:47 +0000

There are two arty things happening tonight, depending on your mood. Feeling like making? Head to the Midwives. Feel more in the mood to look, and drink? Art in the Dark is at Raven Lounge and hosting visual artists and performances. First up is the crafty. The Midwives Collective and SquidWhale Designs are hosting an Etsy Craft Party: One Million Pillowcase Challenge Meetup. Which, I gather, is an open invitation shindig to come and make some pillowcases. They’re simple, I swear, being rectangles and all, although experienced seamstresses will be on hand to help you out. Always wanted to give sewing a shot? Head to the 2nd Floor Common Area. People are invited to bring their own sewing machine and supplies, as well as any special fabrics you have laying about. There will be a limited number of supplies provided by AllPeopleQuilt.com. Copies of the patterns from the editors of American Patchwork & Quilting will be available for use, along with light refreshments, although folks are invited to bring snacks or beverages to share.

September 2nd 5:30pm – 8:30pm
One Million Pillowcase Challenge Meetup
The Midwives Gallery
1241 Carpenter St

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Art in the Dark is hosting their Multicolored Labor Day Party. Featuring Nicole DelRossi, Jeni Williamson, Andrew Dyer, Alexandra Calukovic, Zack Vincent, April Walker, Amanda Kearns, Melissia Elisa, Ann Winnard, Katy O’Leary, Karen Nicole, Abie Lawson, Tina Baskins, and others. In addition to their displays of visual artists and vendors, there will be body painters, live portrait artists, as well as other surprises. Sounds like an arty party in a bar.

September 2nd 9 – 11:30pm
Art in the Dark
Raven Lounge
1718 Sansom St.

Schmooze & Booze

Sequoia — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:39:44 +0000

Something arty to do tonight – and clearly, booze is also involved. Hosted by PositiveSpace, Schmooze and Booze is a networking event intending to unite artists, craftspersons, collectives, collectors, and enthusiasts from the Philadelphia art community. I think it’s a fabulous idea, as it’s very easy to get stuck in the small arty circles of regions of the city, or based upon the people you went to school with. It’s completely free, although there is a small suggested donation for beverages, but totally worth it. You get to booze it up and schmooze about art. It’s taking place tonight, September 1st, from 6-8PM at Philadelphia Center for the Book (626 South Street) which is one of the new Arts on South pop-up spaces I’ve been seeing as I walk around.

Interested? RSVP on the facebook event page.

Still out of Commission

Sequoia — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:31:29 +0000

So clearly there are still issues preventing posting. Some boring back end stuff and the errors and the web guy is threatening to redesign the site. Hang in there.

August Shows

Sequoia — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:23:45 +0000

Ah August. The dreaded “dead” month, when a chunk of galleries throw their hands in the air, lock the doors, and head to the shore, grasping at relaxation before the hubbub of September. Meanwhile, back in the city, art and artists trudge on. I’m pleasantly surprised to see new venues on the list that I know show work but are terrible about the while social networking / updating their website thing. Good thing the artists that they are showing are on top of their game. The listings:

Illustrative Initials by Jessica Hische at Art in the Age. Through August 24th, 2010.

Out Of The Wild featuring Kate Durkin, Abby Glassenberg, and Maggy Rozycki Hiltner at Art Star Through August 29th, 2010

NEVERNOTHING – Vol. 1 Work By: Michael Thorn, Clint Woodside, Chrissy Piper, Peter Hyde, and Denis Carey at Benna’s Cafe 1236 S. 8th St. Opening reception Friday, August 13th 7-9PM.

Turning Japanese featuring Autumn Society Artists at Brave New Worlds 45 N. 2nd St. Opening reception Friday, August 6th 6-8PM

Hilary White

Beneath Our Bear Skins by Hilary White at B2 Cafe Passyunk & Dickinson. Opening reception Saturday, August 14th 6-8PM.

Autumn Society members at at Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery 620 S 9th St. Featuring Eric Braddock, Matt Cavanaugh, Raymond Chase, Kate Collins, Pedro Delgado, Jeff DeSantis, Eamon Dougherty, Tim Durning, Alex Eckman-Lawn, Joseph Game, Karen Hagen, Brad Haubrich, James Heimer, Sam Heimer, Maryann Held, Jeff Kilpatrick, Adrienne Langer, Julianna Lose, Thomas Lynch III, April Milburn, Craig Parrillo, Anthony Pedro, Paul Palcko, Reau, Danielle Rizzolo, Mike Wohlberg, and Peter Wonsowski.

Todd Matte and Mark Mattson at Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave.

Curious Creatures and Archons of Alternate Dimensions by Lynette Shelley and Brandon Lord Ross at Germ Books 2005 Frankford Ave. Opening reception Friday August 6th, 5-9PM.

Shelby Donnelly

STAGE YOU by Shelby Donnelly at the Green Line Cafe 4239 Baltimore Ave.
The Art of Growing Up by Penn Alexander Middle School 6th graders at Green Line on Locust 4426 Locust St.
Jason Hsu at Green Line Powelton 3649 Lancaster Ave. More information at greenlinecafe.com

Lynette Shelley at The High Point Cafe, 602 W. Carpenter Lane. Through August.

Serena Saunders at at InFusion 7133 Germantown Ave. Opening reception Friday, August 6th 6-8PM.

Julianne Snyder at Mugshots Fairmount 2100 Fairmount Ave. Opening reception Thursday, August 5th at 7PM.
Sarah Kurliand at Mugshots Manayunk 110 Cotton St. 19127 Opening reception Saturday, August 7th at 2-4PM. More information at mugshotscoffeehouse.com

Mystic Monsters by Patdam Fergulisio (Pat Aulisio and Adam Fergurson) at Pterodactyl Art Space 3237 Amber St. Fifth Floor.

Midsummer Invitational 2010 featuring Michelle Anne Clements, Rebecca Cross, Rich Harrington, Morris Klein, Kelly A. Kozma, Don McPartland, Karen Rodewald, Peter Smyth, Michale B. Tantaros, and Lauren Westenhiser at Off the Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks 347 S 13th St. Opening reception Thursday, August 12th 7-10PM.

SPECULATIVE ECOLOGY at VWVOFFKA 2037 Frankford Ave. Opening reception Friday, August 6th 7-11PM.

Hawk Krall, Lance Hansen, and Pat Aulisio at 1601 Cafe 1601 S 10th st. Opening reception Friday, August 6th, all night.

Kelly A. Kozma

Personal friend of AiB Kelly A. Kozma is also showing her new paintings at 149 N 3rd Street, which is the former (?) site of Cereal Art, and now, who knows? All I have is an address. Opening reception Friday, August 6th, 5-8PM.

Also, South Street is quietly doing that artist space in empty storefronts thing again, although I’ve only seen two pop-up spots, one for Dumpster Divers at 732 South St. and . . . another one. More investigation is needed.

If you have a show up this month, even if we missed the opening, let me know. AiB wants to promote art outside of the gallery scene! Hit me up at admin@artinbars.com