Penn Treaty Park is a cornerstone in the Fishtown Community of Philadelphia. They host music every Wednesday in the summer, fireworks on major events and keep the park clean for everyone to enjoy. It’s our time to give back to the park we love to walk to and enjoy the breeze off of the Delaware River.

A percentage of every sale goes to Penn Treaty Park,
please help us support them with many Side Arts Artists on January 7, 2012!

Learn More About The Slingluff Gallery Here

And For More About Penn Treaty Park Visit penntreatypark.org

For the month of December Sean Martorana will have brand new ink drawings on display at Cafe Estelle. Above is a film of Sean painting the windows for the opening reception this Friday 6:00 – 9:00.

THIS FRIDAY, October 7th, Drink Philly is yet again supporting local artistic talent, local brewers and local restaurants for First Friday! Come enjoy food and beer tastings and check out some great local art and music.

Featured Artists:
Heather Marley
Sean Martorana
Richard Tenaglia

This month, The Farmers’ Cabinet will be serving mini Bavarian pretzel bites with a pear mustard, accompanied by their very own home brew, Grisette.
ABSOLUTELY NO COVER CHARGE. (Valid ID is required, only 21+ will be admitted.)
The event goes from 5-9 PM on Friday, October 7, and you may come and go as you please.

Our address is:
239 Chestnut Street (3rd & Chestnut)
Second Floor, Unit B
Philadelphia, PA 19106

10-hour, outdoor, live visual art competition with a backdrop of musical performances and DJs!!

AUGUST 27th from 12pm-10pm

Back for the 2nd round!! The Battle of the Canvas is a live painting competition that encourages the involvement of emerging and professional visual artists to paint under a theme that will promote social change through artistic images. In addition to fusing diverse artists with different skill levels together, appreciating visual arts out of galleries and museums is our goal since this free event will allow the public to connect with and interact with artists as they paint.

Where is it?? – The Artists Piazza | 2nd and Germantown Ave. 12pm-10pm | Free |Kids Corner

by The Slingluff Gallery

To many artists, being an artist isn’t “real” unless you have a gallery to exhibit your work. Although there are several other options available to artists in terms of showing and selling their work, it seems, for some, there is just no substitute for getting gallery representation. To this end, many artists are willing to bend over backwards, do insane things, make ridiculous claims, and, in short, embarrass themselves. The truth of matter is, not all artists are ready for galleries, nor are galleries, necessarily, the best choice for many artists. Especially in these hard economic times, the last thing on most gallerists minds, is acquiring new artists. Much of my time is spent helping artists develop a realistic set a goals, and then a game plan to achieve those goals. Nevertheless, there is always that rogue artist, wanting to strike out on their own, thinking this time it will be different. They muster up the courage to start approaching galleries before they are ready, and without regard to common sense gallery protocol. If you recognize yourself as that rogue, or you know another artist that is, please forward this article to them!

http://thepineconegentleman.com/2011/02/02/sylvia-whites-5-surefire-ways-to-annoy-a-gallery/

Calling all artists….Bring your best to Race St Pier First Friday August 5th 2011!

A store-front art gallery comes to the Rittenhouse Square district of Philadelphia, “offering a unique opportunity for student and new-graduate emerging fine artists to get the exposure they may not be able to get on their own.” said owner Randall Cole.

Cole bought this property on 406 South 20th Street, and spent over two years rehabilitating it. Cole said he toyed around with the idea of using the property’s street level space as a gallery to show case works by student and new-graduate artists. It’s a place where Cole and Gaby Heit Prelude’s creative director, could “introduce art collectors and the general public to select rising stars.”

Owner, Randall Cole

Cole, a computer engineer, finished the 315 square feet gallery space taking advantage of the natural light coming in from the store front’s large window. Up to 40 artworks can be displayed on the walls and up to 80 other artworks can be placed in bins for easy access by gallery visitors. “I think it’s a good thing for the community.” said Cole.

Prelude Gallery has a call for art, and there are currently 24 slots left. If you want to be considered, visit www.preludegallery.com to apply online.

Grand Opening:

Prelude Gallery’s grand opening is July 1st, 2011.

Artist, Kyle Deal

Location:

406 South 20th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 7 pm

Sunday, noon to 5 pm

Online:

Prelude Gallery

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(Daniel Chow is a premium member and Contributing Writer for Side Arts. Daniel majored in Anthropology at San Francisco State University, and then took a detour to try a career in internet technology. He worked as an internet technology administrator for a public relations firm in San Francisco for three years, and later discovered his passion for painting and photography in Asheville, North Carolina. You can view some of his work at www.dchow.co.)

3rd Street Gallery Community Exhibit

3^rd Street Gallery is pleased to announce an

Open Call for Artists to be a part of this exhibition in February 2011.

3^rd Street Gallery, an artist-run collective since 1972, is pleased to announce an Open Call for artists in our community. The 3^rd Street Gallery members are excited to curate this show of established and emerging Philadelphia Area artists in our Old City neighborhood.

3^rd Street Gallery @ 58 N. 2^nd Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19106

www.3rdstreetgallery.com

Inquiries regarding this exhibit, or to request a full prospectus: thirdstreetgallery@gmail.com

Prospectus:

Delivery Dates: Sunday January 30^th from 12–7pm. Monday January 31^st from 9am – 7pm

Exhibit Dates: February 4 – 27, 2011

First Friday Opening Reception: February 4^th from 5 – 9pm

Second Sunday Artists Reception: February 13^th from 1-3pm [Snow Date is Sunday February 27^th]

Fees:

The fee for participating in this exhibit is $30 for one piece of work, $35 for 2 works and $40 for 3 pieces of work. All Checks should be made out to 3^rd Street Gallery. There will be a 25% commission retained by the gallery on all works sold.

Presentation:

All entries must be suitably framed and ready for hanging and installation. A limited number of pedestals are available; please inquire during drop-off or call ahead to make arrangements. Work should be no larger than 36” in any direction. 3^rd Street Gallery reserves the right to decline any questionable work.

Delivery:

All works must have an identification label attached to the front. Entry forms are submitted separately at drop-off. Payment is required at delivery.

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