Da Vinci Art Alliance

The workshop will provide guidance on how to make cyanotypes and chemigrams.Under the guidance of Lauren Fiasconaro, using alternative materials to traditional darkroom chemistry represent a way to continue the photographic tradition without the toxicity and problematic waste that comes with it. By improvising with materials that can be easily obtained and disposed of, the artist/creator is able to achieve self sufficiency and minimize environmental impact.If possible, bring a small, flat object with an interesting shape to use during the workshop!When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the

Attendees should expect to learn practical skills about farming and resilient food systems.2ish-3pm farm tour and introduction to our business and the space3pm-4:30pm farm work, volunteer tasks – we will provide a range of activities for various abilities ranging from, bed preparation to turning compost to rebuilding and repairing fencing.4:30pm-5:30pm lesson with Amalia about “how to grow your relationship to food ways”We all hold deep connections to food. Memories. Stories. How can we radically imagine ways of building a deeper connection to the land through food, growing, cooking, and health. This workshop will begin with a presentation followed by a

Join us along 7th and Catharine St on April 23rd for an arts and sustainability centered day of fun! Registering ahead not required!!REGSITERING AHEAD NOT REQUIRED. This is to help spread the word!An afternoon of fun for all ages! The Everyday Futures Fest Block Party will take place on 7th and Catharine St in South Philly. Our whole block, Da Vinci Art Alliance, and Palumbo Park will feature temporary installations, music, dance, and storytelling performances, sustainable vendors, interactive workshops, and more! With more than 40 local cultural partners, community groups, and creators confirmed, there’s something for everyone at The Block

In this program we will tell community how Hilco has been in violation of environmental justice principles, and what that means for you.Philly Thrive organizes for Environmental and Social Justice since our start in 2015 organizing to shut down the PES oil refinery. Our organizing efforts won its closure in 2020. Since our beginning, we’ve been dedicated to community investment and health for residents of Grays Ferry, and in turn Philadelphia as a whole, not only in receiving the Right to Breathe, but the Right to Thrive! We do this by holding the developer who purchased the refinery land, Hilco,

Participants will learn fiber arts skills such as sewing, weaving, crocheting, knitting, and mendingParticipants will learn fiber arts skills such as sewing, weaving, crocheting, knitting, and mending throughout this workshop. These basic life skills can be applied to create functional items and wearables, as well as repairing existing garments and household items to extend their lives! We will have ongoing conversations about sustainability and the life cycles of different fiber materials, fast fashion vs slow fashion, and the impact of crafting and handwork on mental health. When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through

Attendees will learn about Appalachian string quilting and how to incorporate and reuse scrap fabrics into their practice.Attendees will learn about Appalachian string quilting and how to incorporate and reuse scrap fabrics into their practice. Each attendee will be instructed on how to create a mini quilt comprised of four 8"x8" squares, batting, and backing. Appalachian String Quilting is a traditional approach to quilt making that makes use found materials and provides beginners with the necessary skills to go on and create their own quilts. The act of sewing and creating our own textiles is necessary to build self sufficiency

THECOLORG's Memory Bear Making Workshop is a soft experience where participants will learn how to hand sew a simple special teddy bear.Join THECOLORG at EcoFair for a Memory Bear Making Workshop! This is a soft experience where participants will learn how to hand sew a simple special teddy bear using clothes, garments, or scraps that hold sentimental value to them.The goal for this workshop to to create a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals of all ages can come together to share their stories and memories through this hands-on activity. By repurposing cherished clothing items into a cuddly handmade teddy

A roundtable discussion about race, economic status, and where people can live.Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Levittown, Folcroft, Whitman Park, Mt. Airy.A roundtable conversation about race, economic status, and where people can live.Alex Baker, whose parents were the first black family to move to Folcroft, Delaware County will be our guest speaker. Others directly connected or witness to events depicted in the exhibition may also share their experiences, to be followed by time for questions and comments.Each of the communities highlighted in the Rosalind Bloom's "Won't You Be My Neighbor" exhibition experienced attempts at housing integration during the Civil Rights

Hear from Julie Woodard, featured artists in the Bill Brookover exhibition, and our July resident to celebrate the exhibitions closing!Hear from "Embodied Sound's" Julie Woodard, featured artists in the Bill Brookover's "The Earth Has a Fever", and our July resident to celebrate the closing of the exhibition!Learn more at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $5 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!)

Hear from our "On Process" + "Dispatches from Kindred Worlds"! Stop by our August resident Eleanor BarbaHear from featured artists in the our annual juried exhibition "On Process" + our Summer Member Invitational "Dispatches from Kindred Worlds", and our July resident to celebrate the closing of the exhibition!Learn more at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $5 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by

Hosted by our Board of Directors, let's all raise a toast to DVAA & mingle w/ the best of Philly's intergenerational artist collaborative!Let's raise a toast to DVAA! Visit Catharine Street, grab a drink, and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's intergenerational artist collaborative. There's no better way to support DVAA!Join us for Cocktails (and mocktails!) on Friday, September 13 from 6:30PM-9PM. Each ticket will include:2 beveragesLight appetizers from local restaurants1 signed copy of The Art of Collaboration by Sydney WelchA professional headshot/portrait by Sarah Bloom (our Board Vice President!)Tours of the Gallery by our Executive Director, Sam and Gallery

Collaborate on a Group Print with us! Learn about Collagraphs and an inkless printmaking method using crayons and recycled cardboard.The first of our 2024 Linda Dubin Garfield Fellowship exhibition, "Press Change" workshops!In this workshop, we will use our understanding of shape and symbolism to make prints about community and care, as well as collaborate on a group print. Learn about Collagraphs and an inkless printmaking method using crayons and recycled cardboard.This workshop is open to all! We invite everyone who is interested in diy printmaking methods and making work in community. This workshop is the participants will use scissors.On Pressing

An engaging workshop for tweens and young teens in partnership with award-winning poet and author, Michelle MyersRomana Lee-Akiyama and Michelle Myers are partnering to host Honor Your Roots, an experiential, fun, engaging workshop for tweens and young teens (6th - 8th graders) of all backgrounds and identities.Attendees will hear excerpts from award-winning poet Michelle Myers’ middle-grade debut novel ‘Talk Me a Story About Moon Rabbit’, and be directed to write their own family folktales or stories.The workshop will help youth who attend to reflect on and document stories of their parents, grandparents, or other family members that tie back to

Come learn how to carve your stamps using easy to carve Lino-cut. We will have the opportunity to create a collection of community stamps!The second of our 2024 Linda Dubin Garfield Fellowship exhibition, "Press Change" workshops!How can the use of repeated images and/or text be used to amplify your message? What are some ways we can use stamps for protest and liberation? Come learn how to carve your stamps using easy to carve Lino-cut. We will have the opportunity to create a collection of stamps to use as a community. This workshop is open to all! We invite everyone who

Join us within Nancy Agati's installation "Aqua Terrace" to learn more about how to transform concrete spaces into permeable ecosystems!Join us within Nancy Agati's installation "Aqua Terrace" to learn more about how to transform concrete spaces into permeable ecosystems that help mitigate flooding issues and rebuild water systems in Philadelphia. More information to come!

"Unhoused and Unseen" inspired Crafting Open House for all! Come craft and converse with us .What will we be doing?DVAA invites families to join us for an inspirational afternoon of crafting and casual conversation about those who are experiencing housing challenges. The open house is on Sunday October 13th from 12-2pm at Da Vinci Art Alliance located at 704 Catherine Street. Activities for children and adults include drawing exercises and making origami hearts. Families are encouraged to bring new hats or gloves to donate to Broad Street Love, an organization focused on helping those experiencing deep poverty in Philadelphia.We're holding

Come celebrate this month's new exhibitions at DVAA!Come celebrate this month's new exhibitions at DVAA!Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first floor level, and 14 steps from the first to second floor, where the gender-neutral bathroom is located. Da Vinci has

Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first

Part craft fair, block party, and harm-reduction hub, we're bringing together artists, performers, and organizers to collective careREGISTERING AHEAD NOT REQUIRED. This is to help spread the word!Come celebrate the 2nd Collective Market with DVAA and our partner Old Pine Community Center on November 6th from 6-9pm!The Collective Market is a night market that serves the community. We connect our neighbors under the stars through art, music, care resources, and more with pop-up events around the city.This project was supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.DVAA uses art

Come celebrate this month's new exhibitions at DVAA!Come celebrate this month's new exhibitions at DVAA!Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first floor level, and 14 steps from the first to second floor, where the gender-neutral bathroom is located. Da Vinci has

Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first

Atria will be opening up their doors to the public again for Thomas' opening reception!Atria will be opening up their doors to the public again for Thomas' opening reception! Join us from 4-5pm on February 15th on their fifth floor gallery for an artist talk and light bites.Over the last few years, Thomas has explored the relationship between the black body as a landscape of restoration and self-preservation. At this reception hear from the artist herself on how the Black figure can “feel” unbothered and unburdened on this planet.DVAA partners with Atria to present several exhibitions throughout the year featuring

Join us for a conversation with Cindy Stockton Moore and Laura Hricko! Join us to learn about their personal teaching practicesOnce a quarter, DVAA hosts Creative Conversations to gather and get into the nitty gritty of professional development within our artistic practice. DVAA uses art to connect people and build collective resilience in spaces across Greater Philadelphia. Please consider a donation of $10 to support this event and more like it!For this session of Creative Conversations, join us for a conversation with Cindy Stockton Moore and Laura Hricko. They will be talking about their experiences Teaching In and Out of

Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to present “NATURAL EMOTIONS,” an exhibition of dimensional collage by Carlos Gil.Join us at the Da Vinci Art Alliance on Sunday, March 2nd at 3 pm for a look into the creative mind of Carlos Gil as they give a talk surrounding their new exhibition.Since photography’s inception, the image-making technology has been associated with reality. Yet it is within these assumptions of truth that we are most likely to fall into illusion. Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to present “NATURAL EMOTIONS,” an exhibition of dimensional collage by Carlos Gil.The latest evolution of Gil’s

Our next Creative Conversations will explore "Building Community-Centered Practices" with Jeannette Lloyd & Kathryn PannepackerEvery quarter, DVAA hosts Creative Conversations, an event open to both our community and the general public. The objective of this program is to explore the nitty-gritty of professional development within artistic practice.The next in our Creative Conversations series will explore "Building Community-Centered Practices" with prominent Philly Arts Leaders Jeannette Lloyd & Kathryn Pannepacker on Sunday, April 13, 12–2 PM.As speaker Pannepacker states, “Times are intense. Let’s take care of ourselves and one another!” In our volatile and unstable times community is the only thing we

In this reflective, hands-on workshop, you'll create a mixed-media vision board that tells your story.In this reflective, hands-on workshop, you'll create a mixed-media vision board that tells your story. Expressing how the past, present, and future are all connected. Inspired by the Currere method, we’ll use art to explore personal experiences and imagine your future.As we work, we’ll also consider how dreaming can be a powerful act. Dreaming allows us to reflect on ourselves, our communities, and our hopes for the future. Through creative expression and optional conversation, we’ll gently explore themes like dreams, belonging, and representation in community and

Join Julie Woodard, founder of Juicebox Workshop, to explore some foundational methods for extending the life of items in your closet!Visible Mending WorkshopJoin Julie Woodard, founder of Juicebox Workshop, to explore some foundational methods for extending the life of items in your closet! Attendees should bring a garment with a hole, snag, or stain, that they would like to repair (non-stretch heavyweight cotton or wool is ideal). Julie will provide an overview of mending techniques, tools, and tips for getting started, from selecting a needle and thread, to practicing basic types of stitches. This workshop will focus on developing skills

Join Linda Ruggiero for an afternoon of mindful weaving. In this free, all-levels workshop, participants will learn the basics of weaving.Join Linda Ruggiero for an afternoon of mindful weaving. In this all-levels workshop, participants will learn the basics of hand weaving and will create a unique textile wall hanging.We will begin class with an introduction to weaving on a frame loom, and students will learn the basics of warping and weaving the basic stitch: plain weave. Once comfortable with these techniques, each student will be asked to consider a story or memory in their personal life that they would like

Come celebrate this month's new exhibitions at DVAA!Come celebrate this month's new exhibitions at DVAA!Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first floor level, and 14 steps from the first to second floor, where the gender-neutral bathroom is located. Da Vinci has

Join us for an interactive talk with the manager of the Elkins Park farm run by Farmer JawnThis will be an interactive talk with the manager of the Elkins Park farm run by Farmer Jawn, a Black owned organization and related nonprofit that does urban, regenerative, organic farming. Some topics of interest are experimental crops being planted, such as Nigerian spinach, to address new planting zones due to climate change; food deserts and insecurity; the resurgence of some agricultural practices and knowledge that were repressed during slavery; corporate agribusiness and its harm to the environment, agricultural workers, and the foods

Join us for our upcoming Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good. All proceeds go to DVAA's fundraising efforts.Join us for our upcoming Summer Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good.Whether you’re on the lookout out for basement bargains or want to support a local artist-run organization, we’ve got something for everyone.What you’ll find at our Market:ArtToolsCollectablesClothesArt booksArt SuppliesHome DecorAnd, so much more!This isn’t just any old Flea Market, all proceeds will go to our current fundraising effort to keep our doors open. We want to continue to be a space and

During this zine and collage workshop, participants will be able to re-contextualize the work in Friend of a Friend of a Friend exhibitionDuring this zine and collage workshop, participants will be able to recontextualize the work in Friend of a Friend of a Friend in their own compositions. By using test prints from the show and other collage material provided by Pet Riso, attendees will learn how to make one-page zines and other collage techniques.About the ExhibitionWhat do you visualize when you imagine an artist making their work? The cliché we often see in media is an artist working alone

You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Philly Hummus Girl + Binding AgentsAn evening inspired by Sami Tamimi’s “Boustany”, a homage to Palestinian food and culture.You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Philly Hummus Girl + Binding Agents.Ticket $150Time 6 - 8 pmDate Friday, September 12Address 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PAA Ticket Includes A Donation To The Gallery • A Refreshing Cocktail (or Mocktail!) • A Delicious MealOn Friday, September 12, Da Vinci Art Alliance in partnership with Binding Agents invites you to gather for Setting the Table: A Dinner Party with

Join DVAA on a field trip to the Bok and see our current exhibiting artists at work.We're taking a fun galavant over to the Bok building! Meet us at 1901 S 9th St, #1N on Saturday, September 20th for an exciting chance to see our exhibiting artists Pet Riso in their Studio. Grab a coffee from Two Persons Coffee and see our "Friend of a Friend of a Friend" artists at work. It's sure to be a good time!About the ExhibitionWhat do you visualize when you imagine an artist making their work? The cliché we often see in media is

Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first

OrnamentLooking for something fun and creative to do this holiday season? Make personalized holiday ornaments for your tree or to gift to friends and loved ones at DVAA! Join us for a night of creating timeless and festive ornaments with artist Julie Woodard!Supplies provided!$10 donation suggested, but pay what you can!

Get ready to unleash your creativity and design unique wrapping paper at our hands-on workshop!Join us on January 20 at 6:00 PM for a fun and creative evening! Get ready to unleash your inner artist and learn how to make beautiful wrapping paper for any occasion.No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. We'll provide all the materials you need to create unique and personalized wrapping paper.Pay what you can -- the suggested donation is $10.00!

Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Hear from this month's artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.orgThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first

Join artists from Addenda to explore the process of zine-making as an act of archival activism.During this workshop, participants will be presented with historical documents, including those referenced in the exhibition, and will create a zine in response using a range of provided materials. This event is an opportunity to dissect and correct historical untruths and omissions, and a chance to discuss our collective responsibility to maintain a complete and honest historical record.

Participants will learn how artists use color within their work while challenging themselves to play and investigate new applications.During “Color as Collage,” we invite participants from our community to handle color through a set of exercises to develop a deeper understanding of color theory and application. We will use pre-painted gouache swatches to build compositions that deal with specific palettes, color contrasts, patterns, and spatial relations. Participants will complete several collages using simple tools that can hopefully expand their own artistic practice at home.This workshop is in association with the artists' duo exhibition at DVAA, "How to Map an Echo."No

Get ready to craft your own colorful kite, led by exhibiting artist Arnab Gan Choudhury!Kite-Making WorkshopJoin us after our Closing Reception for our June shows at Da Vinci Art Alliance on June 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) for a creative kite-making workshop! Inspired by Bengali kite-making (Patang), you'll get to draw your own design using crayons (the artist's distinctive style) and turn it into a memento that you can take home. Hands-on and perfect for anyone of any age who loves art and learning new crafts.Suggested $10 donation