Sincerely, Philadelphia: A Letter to Our New President Join us as artists share personal accounts in response to some of the biggest issues of the past four years such as #BlackLivesMatter, the European refugee crisis, Pope Francis' visit, the state of our schools, and more. Featuring Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher, and poet Denice Frohman. […]
A screening of videos commissioned to capture and interpret the stories of organizations and individuals in Philadelphia-using the themes of cultural memory, recovered histories, preservation and community space. 2016 marks l00 years since the beginning of the Great MIgration to Philadelphia-the mass movement that brought many African-American families to the Philadelphia region at the start […]
Secret messages are best hidden in plain sight Coded Language: Bookmaking with Artist Diane Pieri examines the history of coded language used among travelers of the Underground Railroad as well as the white allies of Historic Germantown who harbored them. From work songs to bed quilts of the enslaved, participants will explore coded language found […]
Interested in Recording? Working While Playing invites you to a workshop series hosted by recording engineer, producer, Pro-Audio equipment designer Doug Fearn. Workshop #1 Philosophy of Music and Recording October 23, 1-3 at Rittenhouse Soundworks Workshop #2 Using the Studio November 12, 1-3 at Rittenhouse Soundworks Workshop #3 Advanced Techniques November 20th, 1-3pm at Rittenhouse […]
Our Rent Dinner Party It's Last Supper time at iMPeRFeCT Gallery! Time to gather round our long table to feast with friends, surrounded by art, we'll honor our exhibiting artists and close the 5th Annual Germantown Show, which we dedicated to Julie Baranauskas. This time you'll be treated to the cuisine of our neighbor and […]
The Colored Girls Museum presents: A Good Night's Sleep “A Good Night’s Sleep” will be open one final Sunday, Nov. 13th from 1-5pm Admission $10
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Workshop The Victorian era saw a revival of silk ribbon embroidery. It was used for crazy quilts, millenary, clothing and on parasols. Join instructor Ivonne Fitzsimmons to learn silk ribbon embroidery techniques while creating this project. In true Victorian fashion cookies and tea will be served. Kit included. Bring sewing scissors. Cost: […]
FIGURE MADNESS! Monday, November 14, 6pm to 9pm. We're continuing our exploration of figure drawing. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist, figure drawing is fun and rewarding. It's also a time-honored way to hone your drawing skills and your artistic sensibility. Please RSVP, as space is limited.