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Joyous Disruption: Community Celebration at the Santuary

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the curators of Joyous Disruption for a night of community bonding through festive celebration!As part of the exhibition Joyous Disruption, curators David Acosta (Artistic Director of Casa de Duende), Bill Brookover, Selene Nunez-Cruz, Vicente Ortiz Cortez, and William Timmins have organized a night of performances and community celebration at the historic Fleisher Art Memorial Sanctuary on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 5 to 9 pm. This event pays homage to the tradition of bonding through festive celebration, and rounds out the exhibition through music, dance, poetry, theater, performance, as well as community artisans and culinary practitioners selling food. The

Everyday Futures Fest Block Party

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us along the whole block of 7th and Catharine St on April 23rd for an art and science centered day of fun!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 50 local cultural partners, community groups, and creators confirmed, there’s something for everyone at The Block Party!All presenters will be announced first week of April.Exhibitions and

Friends of the Rail Park Phase One Tour

The Rail Park 1150 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Friends of the Rail Park for the Everyday Futures Fest, welcomes you to explore the past, present and future of the Rail Park!Phase One Tour, hosted by Friends of the Rail Park, welcomes you to explore the past, present and future of the Rail Park, a vision for a bold, transformative, and inclusive public park that will utilize historic rail lines to connect 10+ Philadelphia neighborhoods to the city and each other. Starting at Broad and Noble, this walking tour will cover notable historical remnants of the rail lines, architectural gems, vital community assets in and around Phase One, as

Everyday Futures Fest Banquet Dinner

Head House Square Philadelphia, PA, us

Celebrate the 2023 Everyday Futures Fest with local food, drinks, neighbors, and new friends! All proceeds benefit paying local artists.This year to capstone the Everyday Futures Fest, DVAA will be partnering with local restaurants and craftspeople for a fundraising banquet that celebrates the incredible talents of Philadelphia’s creative community under the Shambles at Headhouse Square! After a month of over 50 sustainable craft centered events all over the city, join our festival partners and supporters to let loose, meet new friends, and gather for dinner and beverages provided by local neighborhood restaurants and breweries and decorated by local makers. Everyone

Make a Kite – Fly a Kite! at Penn Treaty Park

Atelier Art Gallery 1301 North 31st Street, Suite 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn to make and fly a kite with Kite Curiosities, Second State Press, and DVAA as part of the Everyday Futures Fest!Join Kite Curiosities, Second State Press, and DVAA at Penn Treaty Park on April 29th from 2pm - 4pm for an afternoon of high flying fun! Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome – bring your own kite, or register for a workshop earlier in the day to build your own with Kite Curiosities at Second State Press! Alice of Kite Curiosities will assist kite flyers, helping them adjust their bridle strings to catch the wind and

Accessibility Remodel Community Meeting

Palumbo Park 723 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Community Design Collaborative want YOUR input to help make DVAA's building accessible!The Community Design Collaborative is working on creating a scope of work for DVAA's building to help them make it an accessible space for people with varying mobility needs. They want YOUR input so their plans meet the needs and wants of the community. If you're interested in attending, please RSVP, so we have a headcount of how many people are planning to attend. Since the DVAA space requires the use of stairs to enter the building, the meeting will be held across the street from DVAA at

Bundle Dyeing & Eco-Printing with Laura Hricko

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind plant prints and patterns on textiles using natural dyes.Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind plant prints and patterns on textiles using natural dyes. This workshop will lead participants through two unique natural dye processes for creating patterns on fabric: bundle dyeing using a variety of kitchen scraps, food waste dyes, and spices; and eco-printing using locally grown dye flowers. By focusing on both kitchen dyes and flower dyes, participants will be introduced to a broad array of natural dye sources. Bundle dyeing and eco-printing are two of the most water-wise natural dye techniques, making

DVAA Aqua Terrace: Public Information & Design Session

Palumbo Park 723 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join artist Nancy Agati to help redesign the outdoor space at Da Vinci Art Alliance!Join Nancy Agati along with folks from DaVinci Art Alliance for a Public Information & Design Session on Nancy’s Aqua Terrace Install! Come learn about permeable surface materials and how they can manage storm water, reduce flooding, and beautify urban landscapes. An information session will be held at Palumbo Park, 723 Catharine St.19147 on Thursday, August 24th at 5:30pm.Come see sample materials, draw and help design the layout, and add to our wishlist for the future of the community space!

The Collective Market

Palumbo Recreation Center 725 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come celebrate with DVAA for our first ever Collective Market, a space for care, craft, and community!Come celebrate with DVAA for our first ever Collective Market, a space for care, craft, and community! Not only will the market be a chance for local businesses and artists to share and sell their work, the Collective Market will provide shared resources to ensure our collective well being. Narcan and first-aid training will be on site and we’ll also have free food and music to nurture both our bodies and our souls! We’re exchanging skills, knowledge, and art for the betterment of our

KAPWA Community Day

Palumbo Park 723 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join KAPWA’s Filipino artists at Palumbo Park for an afternoon of food, performance, and community care!From contemporary aesthetics to traditional expressions, Neill Catangay's exhibition "KAPWA" offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of perspectives that make up our shared human experience.Celebrate those shared human experiences with KAPWA’s Community Day Saturday, October 21 from 12pm-4pm! Join KAPWA’s Filipino artists at Palumbo Park (723 Catharine St) for an afternoon of food, performance, and community care.

Addressing the Future: A Collage Workshop

NextFab North Philly 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A collage workshop focused on Philadelphia's shifting landscapes led by Yannick Lowery DVAA x NextFab's 2024 ResidentThis workshop is now sold out. Yannick will be hosting another one at NextFab on February 8th. The registration link will be available in January. If anyone who is registered for this event is unable to attend, please let us know ASAP so we can release your ticket to other people who want to come! As part of his current residency with Davinci Art Alliance and Nextfab, visual artist Yannick lowery will be leading workshops with a focus of visualizing the future of Philadelphia

Addressing the Future 2: A Collage Workshop

NextFab North Philly 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A collage workshop focused on Philadelphia's shifting landscapes led by Yannick Lowery DVAA x NextFab's 2024 ResidentThe second in already popular series! Yannick will be hosting his next workshop at NextFab on February 8th.As part of his current residency with Davinci Art Alliance and NextFab, visual artist Yannick Lowery will be leading workshops with a focus of visualizing the future of Philadelphia through paper collage.Participants will be encouraged to think about Philadelphia's shifting landscapes and how spaces can be utilized for a more balanced and sustainable future.Materials will be provided.Refreshments will be served.This workshop will be free and open to

Celebratory Music Makers from Found Objects

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A March Exhibition WorkshopIn conjunction with Kit Donnelly’s exhibition “Re-membering Ourselves”, featured artist Jordan Tierney will lead a workshop where participants will make ceremonial musical instruments from found plastic bottles and driftwood. We will have a street procession to open the exhibition before the March Opening Reception!When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop.This workshop will have enough materials available for 20 people. If you register to attend, please be mindful we are providing supplies for you. If you can no longer come, even

Make a Repurposed Art Patch (with Juicebox Workshop)

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Participants will create their own one-of-a-kind art patch that they can use to mend a hole, cover a stain, or bring new life to drab items.With the guidance of Julie Woodard of Juicebox Workshop, and using fabric scraps and a needle and thread, participants will create their own one-of-a-kind art patch that they can use to later mend a hole, cover a stain, or bring new life to a drab item in their wardrobe. Basic familiarity with hand sewing is helpful, but not required. Attendees will develop and build their confidence with using a needle and thread, feel inspired to

Intro to Sheet Casting and Pulp Painting with Paper Think Tank

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The goal of this skill-share is to learn and connect through the process of papermaking.As a skill-share rooted in the healing power of papermaking, this program will be an extension of the work that we do at Paper Think Tank, a handmade papermaking studio housed at Brandywine Workshop and Archive (BWA). Through the transformative process of papermaking, we can facilitate an experience that will build community and resilience by sharing our knowledge about the endless possibilities of natural materials in an accessible way through the exploration of paper made from invasive plants, old clothing and repurposed material. The goal of

Recycled Paper Making with Stephanie Van Riet

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Create your own embossed paper using recycled paper pulp!With the guidance of Stephanie Van Riet, DVAA's April Artist-in-Residence, create your own embossed paper using recycled paper pulp! After a short demonstration, visitors of all ages are welcome to make their own paper from recycled material and emboss with designs cut out from foam sheets. This simple technique allows you to give your old paper a second life, and design an original artwork.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this

Tuft the World: Intro to Tufting Workshop

Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This workshop would include hands-on instruction in using power tufting machines to create a rug or wall hanging.Tuft the World is hosting a drop in/open house workshop and demo at their Bok Building space on Saturday, April 6 from 12-2pm.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this workshop works out to be $15 per person.This workshop will have enough materials available for 5 people. If you register to attend, please be mindful we are purchasing supplies for you. If

Flow Like Water: a Meditative Mark-Making Workshop w/ Nancy Agati & Joy Lai

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join artists Nancy Agati and Joy Lai for a mindfulness sitting, breathing, and drawing workshop.Join artists Nancy Agati and Joy Lai for a mindfulness sitting, breathing, and drawing workshop. Through synchronized breath-work, movement, and focusing exercises, we will explore a series of meditative drawing methods loosely referencing the patterns and flow of water. Drawing prompts will offer a variety of techniques to foster contemplative responses and creative flow. No prior art experience necessary; bring only your curiosity and willingness to participate.The workshop will take place in the newly installed permeable surface courtyard at DaVinci Art Alliance. The courtyard, Aqua Terrace, will

Take Out Containers Turned Shrinky Dink Jewelery

Second State Press 1400 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Using a recycled plastic that is often used for takeout containers we will decorate and build different types of jewelry and charms.Using a recycled plastic that is often used for takeout containers we will decorate and build different types of jewelry and charms. Attendees will leave the workshop with knowledge on how to recreate this with take out containers in the future. By teaching the basic idea of how this plastic can be reused, we are teaching the community how to apply this method with everyday useful solutions. This same plastic can be used to create things like reusable travel

Bundle Dyeing with Food Waste Dyes with Laura Hricko

Second State Press 1400 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of kitchen scraps, food waste dyes, and spices.With the guidance of Laura Hricko of Dye Club, learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of kitchen scraps, food waste dyes, and spices. This workshop will lead participants through one of the most water-wise natural dye processes, known as bundle dyeing. You will leave this workshop having created two naturally dyed fabric samples, and a handout that will direct you towards continuing your investigation of these practices on your own. Get inspired by these humble

Sketch Club x Cartesian with Nasir Young & Jake Weiss

Cartesian Brewing 1326 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come drink and draw with DVAA artists Jake Weiss and Nasir Young!Drop in between 12p and 3p to draw with Nasir Young and Jake Weiss.Two of our favorite local artists will guide attendees through observational sketching. Jake and Nasir will share out about how to use different materials to render scenes of personal importance. Bring ideas, or even reference photos for you to sketch!When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this workshop works out to be $15 per person.This

Make a Band Tee Tote Bag! with South Philly Yarn + Craft LLC

South Philly Yarn and Craft 1625 South 11th Street, #Suite B, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Upcycle your old band tees with South Philly Yarn + Craft LLC and transform them into something you can use every day!We’ve all got those band tees laying around that we can’t wear anymore, but nostalgia won’t let us part with them either! So, let's go through our closets and put them to some good use!During this workshop we'll provide all of the tools to make a tote bag from your old band tees. All you have to bring is your tee***! (Safe space - no judgement here…my first concert was Backstreet Boys…) You will be using fabric scissors, Iron,

Circular Parenting Panel

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A panel discussion in the sustainable/circular parenting world with Jen Kinka, Bo Zhao, Nic Esposito Krystal Cunillera.A panel discussion in the sustainable/circular parenting world discussing the ins and outs of reshaping how parents think about buying new vs sharing. With panelists Nic Esposito of Circular Philly, Jen Kinka of The Nesting House, Krystal Cunillera of Rutabaga Toy Library, and Bo Zhao of Baby Gear Group.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this panel. The cost to run this panel works out to be $10 per

New Blueprints: Cyanotype & Collage w/ Yannick Lowery & Qiaira Riley

Palumbo Park 723 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A collage and cyanotype workshop where participants will be encouraged to create compositions with the future in mind.Under the guidance of Yannick Lowery and Qiaira Riley, this program will be a collage and cyanotype workshop where participants will be encouraged to create compositions with the future in mind. Attendees will work with collage materials to build new visions and develop cyanotypes as blueprints to build from. This concept supports the idea of literally creating new systems of sufficiency through imagination and visionary thinking.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us

Cloth Diaper Workshop with the Nesting House

Church of the Crucifixion 807 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come learn about reusable cloth diapers with Jen Kinka of the Nesting House!Attending this workshop will demystify and simplify cloth diapering and give you the knowledge and confidence to get started!Walk away with an understanding of the different types and brands of diapers we offer, how to care for them, and why cloth diapering makes good economic and environmental sense.A fter attending the workshop, please take advantage of our other community offerings to support your family in your sustainable parenting efforts.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the

Foraged Color: Dyeing with native and invasive plants with Caitlin Nolan

1094 New Brooklyn Rd 1094 New Brooklyn Road, Monroe, NJ, United States

Participants will get hands on experience using fruit tree bark and Shibori resist techniques to dye a scarf!Come to Caitlin Nolan of Philly Dye Club's farm in New Jersey, to get hands on experience using fruit tree bark and Shibori resist techniques to dye a scarf. We will discuss the methods and ethics and implications of foraging different dye stuffs. Participants will be provided with a unique hyper local guide to foraging dyestuffs in the greater philadelphia area. If you are unable to secure a ride, please reach out to info@davinciartalliance.org to coordinate driving over with Dye Club members or

Mapping Our Streets: Family Day at DVAA

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A drop-in collage workshop using sourced Philly street maps inspired by Yannick Lowery's current exhibition for all ages!Mapping Our Streets, will be a drop-in collage workshop using sourced Philly street maps as a base to build upon how we experience our neighborhoods in the present, and what we hope to see in the future. This Family Day activity is drawing inspiration from our NextFab x DVAA Artist in Residence, Yannick Lowery's exhibition and public art projects "Addressing the Future", where he asks...How do you envision sustainable and equitable spaces in the future of this city? Is time shaping us? Or

Letters for Later with Yannick Lowery

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Participants will get hands on experience using fruit tree bark and Shibori resist techniques to dye a scarf!Under the guidance of Yannick Lowery, this program will be a letter writing/ reading session. Participants will be encouraged to write messages to the future that highlight their dreams, nightmares, hopes and premonitions for the future of Philadelphia. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to read submitted post cards and hold discussions around the steps needed to building systems of self sufficiency and collective resilience.When registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us

Sustainable Photography Workshop: Chemigrams and Cyanotypes

Palumbo Park 723 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

A Day at Dirtbaby Farm

8480 Hagys Mill Rd 8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Everyday Futures Fest Block Party 2024

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Right to Thrive with Philly Thrive

Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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,

Fiber Club with Lucia Alber

Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Quilting Sustainably with Appalachian String Quilting (with Em Vieser)

Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Memory Bear Making Workshop with THE COLORG at EcoFair

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Frame-making Workshop with Hannah Declercq and Ash Fritzsche

West Philly Tool Library - WPTL 1314 South 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come learn how to build frames for your art at West Philly Tool Library!Breakdown of workshop:- using table saw to cut wood (how to use table saw)- using table saw with dado stack to create window- miter wood (how to use chop saw)- glue-up, hold together w/ tape or ratchet straps- v-staple corners-- sand and finishWhen registering, if it's within your means, please consider a donation when registering through Eventbrite to help us cover the expenses of this workshop. The cost to run this workshop works out to be $20 per person.This workshop will have enough materials available for 6

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Levittown, Folcroft, Whitman Park, Mt. Airy.

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Climate Justice in Philadelphia: An Info Session and Discussion

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by POWER Interfaith -- hear about current campaigns in Philadelphia to hold public utilities to account!Led by POWER Interfaith in conjuction with Bill Brookover exhibition "The Earth Has A Fever"Impacts of climate change and global warming are happening yet we don't know where to start. POWER Interfaith, a grass roots organization of Pennsylvania congregations and individuals committed to racial and economic justice on a livable planet is working on Climate Justice and Jobs.We'll hear about current campaigns in Philadelphia to hold public utilities to account to reduce their use of fossil fuels and about the Whole Home Repair Program,

July Closing Artist Talk & Resident Open Studio

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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!)

August Closing Artist Talk & Resident Open Studio

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

DVAA’s Cocktail Party

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

How to Create Collagraphs with Felisa Adderley

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Honor Your Roots with Romana Lee-Akiyama and Michelle Myers

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

How to Create Linocuts with Joy Lai

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Building Your Own Permeable Backyard with Nancy Agati & Design Philadelphia

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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!

A Family Day inspired by Unhoused and Unseen: Our “Invisible” Neighbors

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

"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

Sweet and Spooky Spectacular

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

An evening of fun for all ages! Our annual Sweet and Spooky Spectacular will take place this year on 7th and Catharine St in South Philly. Our block, Da Vinci Art Alliance, and Palumbo Park will feature carnival games, candy, costume contests, raffles, locally sourced prizes, boo-zy cocktails, music, dancing, and more!! There’s something for everyone at this Spooky Spectacular!

Free

DVAA Opening Reception

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Materialize

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

About the Exhibition: Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to partner with Craft Movie Club to present “Materialize,” an exhibition that showcases sixteen artists, all working in their chosen material of ceramics, wood, fiber, metal and glass to respond to James Whale’s 1933 classic, “The Invisible Man.” In the film, scientist Jack Griffin uses an extraction from an obscure flower—originally used to bleach textiles—to render himself invisible. How, “Materialize” asks, do the artists on display mirror the scientist at the heart of the film? How do they manipulate the natural world to transform their raw materials into powerful, symbolic objects?

Free

A DVAA Screening of “The Invisible Man” (1933)

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at DVAA for a special screening of James Whale’s 1933 classic “The Invisible Man”. Popcorn and candy will be provided at the event. 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! About the Movie: While researching a new drug, Dr. Jack Griffin stumbles on a potion that can make him invisible. When he reveals his new ability to his old mentor and his fiancée, it's clear that a side effect of the potion is insanity. Jack goes

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Experimental Woven Collage Making with Sammy Kovnat (SKOVeS)

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

his experimental collage class will teach participants to make their own paper collage weavings! We will explore the idea of finding healing through intuitive art making and getting lost in the process of creating, by weaving together strips of different colored paper, mixing in other collaged elements, and letting the materials and process dictate what our creations become. 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! About the Exhibition: What do we do with the shards of something broken—especially

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DVAA Closing Artist Talk and Reception

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Closing Reception

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

November Closing "Come on out to celebrate the closing of our November exhibitions with an artist talks on Colin Pezzano’s “Materialize” and Sammy Kovnat’s “Finding Healing in the Remnants”. Join us Sunday, November 17 from 12 - 2 PM at 704 Catharine Street! Learn more about the exhibitions at davinciartalliance.org.

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The 2nd Annual Collective Market

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Dot Dot Dot

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You see an … (An ellipsis, that is.) Is it a pause? A trailing thought? A suggestion of something unsaid? In a lingual system made up of definitions, the ellipsis defies defining—so what are we to make of these three dots? In “...”, an exhibition proudly presented by Da Vinci Art Alliance, artists Daisy Diamond and Olivia Guarnieri explore this symbol of ambiguity, and the myriad meanings it can contain. This exhibition will be on view from December 5 - December 22, with an opening reception on Saturday, December 7 from 4-7 pm.

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Exquisite Corpses . . . A Workshop

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A game popularized by surrealists in the 1920s, Exquisite Corpse unfolds as a collaborative drawing process in which each participant draws on one section of a folded piece of paper and passes it on to the next participant to fill in another section, and so on and so forth. In a parallel structure to “. . .” we have set up three-part corpses. Each section of a corpse can be completed one after the other (revealing the corpse to all three participants once it’s been completed), or anyone can choose to fill in one section of a corpse, and leave

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DVAA Opening Reception

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

DVAA Closing Artist Talk and Reception

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Space Melt Cinema Presents: Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Space Melt Cinema is screening Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (2011) on Valentine's Day with Da Vinci Art Alliance !! Here at Space Melt, we love romance so much that we’re inviting you to spend Valentines Day with us and Da Vinci Art Alliance ! Sometimes you find love on Hinge. Sometimes you find love with the person who was actually right in front of you all along. Sometimes the only way to find love is to be banished from your home planet. Explore this third option at CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAME, a lo-fi sci-fi romantic comedy

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An Atria x DVAA Artist Talk with Jihan A. Thomas

150 N 20th St 150 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Teaching In and Out of Academic Settings: A Creative Conversation

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

NATURAL EMOTIONS – A Carlos A. Gil Artist Talk

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Building Community-Centered Practices

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Philly Dreamin’ & Becoming

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Solo Show of Artist and Educator Dominique Samarco. Dreams are powerful—they shape our aspirations, offer direction, and serve as blueprints for a better future. To build the life we envision, we must first dare to dream. As educators, it is our responsibility to nurture and inspire students to transform their dreams into reality. Art educators, in particular, play a vital role in helping students manifest their visions, as dreams are the foundation of success. Dreaming has been central to my journey. Vivid, colorful images of my future have always guided me, a perspective reflected in my artwork. Growing up in

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