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“In order to officially announce Storably’s launch, we decided to have a pop-up gallery in our office space. What a great idea, right? There was just one problem: we didn’t have a single connection in the Philadelphia art scene. We tried Twitter, Craigslist, and other outlets, but we weren’t getting enough responses, and the responses we did get were low-quality. Finally, someone recommended us to Side Arts. It was super easy to post a request for artists, and even though it was last minute, we received a large number of responses. Even better, the responses were from high quality artists. Overall, our experience with Side Arts was excellent. We look forward to using them for all of our events.” – Brendan Lowry, Community Manager, Storably, a Philadelphia tech start-up.

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Part of the Threadless Comics-On Tees series. The script was written by Neil Gaiman and 25% of the sale of each tee will go to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

http://atrium.threadless.com/CBLDF/submission/saucers-and-zombies-3/

Join me tonight at Center City Restoration for the closing reception of my show in their studio space located at 142 N. 2nd Street. The show will be open for the last time on May 4th. from 6-9 PM. Light refreshments will be served.

Center Ctiy Restoration - 142 N. 2nd Street

Committed to preserving the historical beauty of Downtown Philadelphia, Center City Restoration specializes in Historic property restoration and remodeling in the Center City district of Philadelphia. Their strengths lie in project management, meeting a deadline and a seamless project that highlights your homes existing properties. Center City Restoration’s top priority is customer satisfaction and their business plan relies on satisfied customer referrals.

For more information visit:
http://www.centercityrestoration.com/

For more info on the show check out Don Brewer’s write-up here: http://philly.sidearts.com/2012/02/lauren-rinaldi-at-center-city-restoration/

The works on display, once described as seductively repugnant, tell intricate and personal stories exploring the meanings of encountering the unexpected through her engaging and vibrant paintings. She uses her own body and experiences to talk about issues of identity, self-exploration, gender, and very literally, the form and function of the human body. Lauren Rinaldi is a Brooklyn born artist who has lived in Lancaster County, PA, has a BFA in painting from Tyler School of Art, and also studied at Temple University, Rome. A Philadelphia resident, she lives in the Fishtown section of the city with her husband and son.

For more information visit:
https://laurenrinaldi.apostrophenow.com/

Hello, My name is Anna Shukeylo and I’m a young artist from Phildelphia area. You may have previously stumbled upon my website www.annashukeylo.com. This year I have been trying to get into my dream graduate school Pratt Institute and now I’m delighted to share the news that I will be attending Pratt Institute this upcoming fall to pursue my MFA! To raise some money for tuition and fees I’m going to have a sale of my small works: $50 for smaller pieces and $75 for the larger ones!http://www.wix.com/ashukeylo/smallworks You can also commission a small ink or a watercolor drawing for same prices, small: 5.5 x 3.5 and larger 5.5 x 7.5!!! Email me: ashukeylo(at)yahoo.com . Thank you!!

 

Meditation 3, mixed media by Linda Dubin Garfield

12 x 12 is an exhibition of artwork in varied media by ARTsisters, a group of 24 professional female artists, at the B Square Gallery from May 3 – June 30, 2012.

A reception to meet the artists will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 6-8pm. The exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public. B Square Gallery is located at 614 South 9th St. ( near South St.), Philadelphia, PA 19147. For directions and information, call Heather Bryson at (215) 625-0692 or visit www.bsquaregallery.com. The gallery hours are Thursday 1:30-7pm, Friday & Saturday 12-6pm or call for an appointment.

ARTsisters was founded in 2005 by printmaker/mixed media artist Linda Dubin Garfield along with fellow artist Leslie DeBrocky. The group has had a strong impact on the tri-state area art scene and has raised thousands of dollars in art sales to benefit local charities such as Laurel House and Juvenile Diabetes.  A portion of the proceeds from sales at B Square Gallery will be given to Philabundance.

The “sisters” are true to their mission which is to “empower each other and the community through their art.” You can find out more about ARTsisters at www.artsisters.org.

Balanced For Now, monotype with collage by Linda Dubin Garfield

Made You Look

Tyme Gallery

Havertown, PA

Closes May 8, 2012

WCA/Permanent Wave Philly Benefit for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Walk, by Adrienne Justice, a combination of hundreds of individually hand cut, screen printed “paper dolls” was on view at a recent show at F & N Gallery.  Justice’s artist statement says, “The composition becomes a sea of the same, evoking a rhythmic motion familiar in images of Islamic Women traveling in clusters down narrow streets, or antiquated photos of school children swarming together, all in uniform.”  In the context of The Ragdoll Project, Walk is a perfect metaphor for people lost in the harrowing world of human trafficking. The pop-up show at F & N Gallery in the Frankford Ave arts district included work by many prominent regional women artists and hostesses Joanna Fulginiti, Jess McCann and Bonnie MacAllister created an experience design using art, video and facts to drive home the concept that human trafficking is taking place here at home whether through prostitution or forced labor.  The statistics are horrible.

The Philadelphia WCA presents an evening of art, film and music as part of The Ragdoll Project, an ongoing project that educates the public on human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation and supports survivors and at risk women and children. Proceeds will be donated to Dawn’s Place, a local shelter for rescued victims of trafficking.

Music by: Suzi Brown, Jurassic Shark, Ghetto Songbird, and Early Riser

Early Riser (NYC) is the solo project of Kiri Oliver from the Brooklyn bands Delta Hotel, Amy Klein & the Blue Star Band, and Claire’s Diary. Her songs tell richly detailed, relatable stories full of hooks and hope.
Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Early-Riser/166405090133007
http://www.soundcloud.com/earlyriserrr

Suzi Brown is a unique singer/songwriter. She has worked in Thailand and China especially with centers rehabilitating women from prostitution and cheap labor jobs, and she has done outreach with children’s centers in Thailand.
http://www.suzibrownmusic.com/

Ghetto Songbird The fathomless flow within the lyrical vistas of Ghetto Songbird’s vocals breathe aroma into the souls of her listeners. Her 60’s & 70’s rock style mixes with the flair of modern day modes, expressing a tonal offering to captures genders, social backgrounds, & generations from 8 to 80.
http://ghettosongbird.com/

Jurassic Shark formed at Girls Rock Philly in August 2011. They have four members and a combined age of 59. Their band name and song titles come from what they believe to be rejected/knockoff children’s books that they found in a classroom while at camp.
http://facebook.com/jurassicsharkphilly

Films by: Women’s Caucus for Art Philadelphia Chapter, Sara Suleman, Loretta Paraguassu, Menaka Gopalan, Bonnie MacAllister w/ Lora Bloom, Rachel Udell, and Krochet Kitty

Sara Suleman has exhibited in numerous exhibitions including the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, the Erasing Borders Exhibition at the Queens Museum, and Aicon Gallery, New York City. Her film “Converge” is inspired by birds in Karachi, Pakistan.

Loretta Paraguassu is an artist/filmmaker/writer, VP of WCAGA. She is an exhibitor in WCA’s Stop Slavery Now: A Conversation About Human Trafficking at F&N Gallery. Her video, “Color, Curves and Motion,” combines photos, paintings, and live dancers.

Menaka Gopalan was born in Singapore. In revealing and commenting, archiving and documenting, destroying and constructing, her viewer is confronted simultaneously with place and no place, self and no self, an in-between state of existence.

Bonnie MacAllister presents a collaborative video, “Girl Gangs” featuring fiber artwork by Rachel Blythe Udell and Krochet Kitty and a soundtrack composed with Lora Bloom. She is an exhibitor in “Stop Slavery Now,” and she is the Performance Chair of the Young Women’s Caucus and a Past President of the Philadelphia Chapter.

Artwork by: Women’s Caucus for Art Philadelphia Chapter
Featuring The Ragdoll Project
Bake Sale
$5 donation

http://phila-wca.blogspot.com/
http://youngwc.weebly.com/
http://www.facebook.com/permanentwavephilly
www.theragdollproject.org

Read more at DoNArTNeWs about Stop Slavery Now: A Conversation About Human Trafficking

Written, edited and photographed by DoN Brewer, Contributing Writer, Side Arts Philadelphia Art Blog

April 2012 listing of top artists and businesses in Philly!

The top Philly artists for April 2012:

1) Suzanne Comer
2) Jenna Hannum
3) Susan Moloney
4) Karen M
5) Karl Olsen
6) Kimberlee Traub
7) Linda Lou Horn
8 ) Tom Kelly
9) Anthony C and Karen M
10) Pia De Girolamo
11) You?! Maybe next time. Promote your artwork and crafts on Side Arts today!

The top Philly arts service providers and retailers for April 2012:

1) Bluestone Fine Art Gallery
2) The Plastic Club Art Club and Gallery
3) Media Arts Council
4) A Square Deal
5) Crane Arts

Top artists and service providers are determined by a mix of user data including number of profile unique visits, number of blog posts, log in frequency, number of applications to opportunities and RSVPs, and other factors.

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