On view at the Center for Art & Social Engagement in Westby Hall from October 4 through December 21, Gaia Theory, an exhibition of Emily Erb’s collage and silk paintings. Erb embeds within the boundaries of a larger-than-life human form, navigational charts such as road, topography, and war campaign maps to represent the different facets of the human physiological system. Road maps become the nervous system, topographical maps become the circulatory system, and war maps become the lymphatic system. Each work in the series stands at 9.5 feet high by 4.5 feet wide which are within the same dimensions as

This 4 week multi-media class will enable participants to create art about specific political, social or emotional issuesThis 4 week multi-media class will enable participants to create art about the specific political, social or emotional issue that is important to them. Issues discussed will include justice, equality and human rights. Students will spend each class creating mixed media works using any or all of the following: drawing, painting, collage, photography and writing. These works will showcase the artists’ ideas, translating the issues they are passionate about into works of art.About the teacher:Carolyn Harper is a Philadelphia based artist who creates

Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Thursday mornings! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy

Schedule your FREE Drop off of your working and/or Non-Working TV's & Tech for FREE recycling through Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

How do you set up your table at craft fairs and markets to maximize sales and branding opportunities?What does it take to have an effective and productive product set up at craft fairs and markets, and for retail store popups? As beautiful and useful as your handmade products may be, if not presented in their best light during selling opportunities, they may not sell as well as they should. We'll discuss with our experts on what pieces they use as part of their vending/tabling setups, special touches they have for customers, and what they deem to be the most effective

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

Come and enjoy refreshments and printmaking!October is Mural Arts Month! The Tacony Lab is celebrating with a Northeast Philly flavored printmaking party! Try out our etching press Make multi color puzzle prints Silk screen on a t-shirt or tote bag Bring your own shirt or use one of ours! Sign up on Eventbrite! Free! Light refreshments! Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit

Norris Square Neighborhood Project x Sankofa Community Farm at Las Parcelas GardenJoin Norris Square Neighborhood Project and Sankofa Community Farm at Las Parcelas Garden (2248 N Palethorp) on Thursday, October 20th from 4:30pm-7:30pm for a North East x South West Land Stewardship Mixer. This is an opportunity for all Philadelphia's greenspace stewards to connect and build together. During this mixer there’ll be:- Live music- Cooking demonstrations- Seed saving- Plant swaps- Alcholado making- Piqué workshopWe’ll serve light food and refreshments, free of charge, provided by Martha. Please RSVP so we can prepare accordingly. Please note the rain date is Friday, October

Jean Shin speaks to her artistic practice and inspiration and the complex relationship to our surroundings conceptualized in Freshwater.About the artist:Known for her large-scale installations and public sculptures, artist Jean Shin transforms accumulations of discarded objects into powerful monuments that interrogate our complex relationship between material consumption, collective identity and community engagement. Often working cooperatively within a community or region, Shin amasses vast collections of an everyday object or material—Mountain Dew soda bottles, mobile phones, 35mm slides—while researching its history of use, circulation and environmental impact. Distinguished by this labor-intensive and participatory process, Shin’s poetic yet epic creations become catalysts

An opportunity for Philadelphia’s holistic healers to gather, share wisdom, and transform through interactive community healing sessions.

Be inspired by local heroes. Support sustainability in Philly. Attend the SustaInPHL Awards, an annual celebration for sustainability visionaries to unsung heroes making a difference in Philadelphia. Sample local fare and drinks. Hear inspirational stories from Philly changemakers. See the winners announced live on stage and receive reclaimed wooden awards. More exciting details to be announced soon! Please note the dress code for this event is Cocktail Attire recommended.