Local Art, Open Call Art Show at Highwire Gallery, Frankford Ave Arts District

Highwire Gallery, Local Art, Open Call Exhibit

 ”I’m a member of Highwire Galleryand we’re always interested to see the work of local artists. We’re always looking for new members who might fit in to the gallery. I mean, we are member run and so we depend on the energy and the balance of our member artists. We always want to find new people and new energy to bring into the gallery, that’s our reason for being. We’ve done that for twenty years now.” said Ted Mosher.

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Indy Hall in Philadelphia—one of Business Insider’s recently-named coolest coworking spaces in America—is excited to announce Music Inspiring Art (MIA), opening February 1, 2013 from 6:00 – 10:00pm at Indy Hall, 22 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia.

MIA is a show dedicated to the music that inspires, motivates, and keeps artists company while they make art. The show includes works from over 25 artists and all genres of visual art including painting, illustration, fashion, textiles, photography, and more.

RSVP to the show here.

The Artists include: Mike Jackson, Sean Martorana, Sonia Petruse, Mike Ward, Elizabeth Marsh, Michael Heston, Peter Radocaj, Sara Zia Ebrahimi, Hila Ratzabi, Parker Whitney, Alexandra Orth, Rachel Thurston, Christine Haw, Britt Miller, Zeke Jenei, Gralin Hughes, Kate Brennan, Christine Haw, Jennifer Giordano, John Gatti, Wil Concepcion, Yadira Torres and Melissa Papadakis.

Download the full press release here.

Inspired by his own practice and an interest in further developing the arts community associated with Indy Hall, Mike Jackson approached Sean Martorana with an idea for a group show based on the music that is usually playing through the Hall’s speakers and its effect on his work. Realizing an opportunity for collaboration, the impromptu curators immediately put out a Call for Artists. The response they received was overwhelming, fostering an extended dialogue among the creators within the existing coworking community.

“We want to let people know that we’re not just a tech community (which is what I thought before I joined), or a community that is limited by any categorization at all. We’re people who have an interest in a craft—any craft—and want to share it.” Mike Jackson described his experience at Indy Hall in a recent interview with Technically Media, “the people who paint and draw and photograph started @indyhall_arts because that’s the role we play in the community. It’s a direct way for us to find others who see the arts as their opportunity to leave a mark on the city. I love coming to Indy Hall and being surprised at finding out what another member is capable of.”

“The people who are attracted to Indy Hall seem to have a universal appreciation for art, and many of them are even trained and hobby artists, even if it’s not their primary profession,” said Alex Hillman, co-founder of Indy Hall. “Indy Hall Arts and the MIA show are asking people to sharpen their tools and come together, showing what happens when Indy Hall’s approach to community and collaboration hit the world of fine art and ultimately broaden our community. We’re so excited to see what all of the world thinks of the work of the people who’ve contributed to this show. This is just the beginning.”

I am very excited to announce that I will be having a Fab.com sale starting this Sunday, December 2nd. I have been a huge fan of Fab and really appreciate their curation of high end art and design. All of which is smart and of good quality. To be among this group is extremely exciting for me.

The sale will consist of signed art prints from my last show at Indy Hall, The Essence of Life and Line with a few extra prints from drawings leading up to the show. The prints measure 11″ x 14″ and are digitally printed onto recycled paper.

Sign up to Fab now to be ready!! The sale will only last a few days.

    Original works of art by Andrea Harris, staged by Lux-Living with Bluestone Fine Art Gallery.  We are happy to announce our working relationship…

Mohawk Monkey
A short film made during production for Sean’s solo show at Indy Hall:

The Essence of Life and Line

Beginning on a whim, Sean began stripping away all but the most basic ideas of animals and objects, recreating them with the bold, visually stunning lines that have come to define much of his most powerful work. Each piece of art, ink on paper, devoid of color and the third dimension, completely re-imagines his subject in rugged beauty. The animal drawings all but stare back at the viewer, filled with raw emotion, comprised of incredibly intricate patterns and lines that practically vibrate with energy. The show on September 7th, comprised of over twenty-five works in the series, showcases how raw and powerful simplicity can truly be.

September 7, 2012 • 5:00 – 9:00
22 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Refreshments will be provided by St. Benjamin Brewing

Lauren Rinaldi’s Solo Show Opens at The Slingluff Gallery on July 12 6-9PM. Check out a mini-interview with her and a sneak peak of the work in the show on thepineconegentleman.com. CLICK HERE!

The Slingluff Gallery is celebrating women in the arts through the month of July with three separate female solo shows, featuring local artists Lauren Rinaldi, Susan Moloney, and Emily Fest with receptions respectfully July 12, 19, and 26 from 6-9pm. For more info Click Here.

Please join us for an evening reception with Mosaic Artist, Shelly Hamill on June 27th starting at 4pm.