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SUMMARY:The Collective Market: October Edition
DESCRIPTION:Part art market\, block party\, and mutual aid hub\, we're bringing together artists\, performers\, and organizers for a night market to remember\n\n\nREGISTERING AHEAD NOT REQUIRED. This is to help spread the word!\n \nThe Collective Market is a night market that serves the community. Produced by Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) in partnership with the South Street Headhouse District and neighborhood partners\, The Collective Market creates low-cost\, accessible opportunities for artists to sell their work\, cultural organizations and community groups to connect with new audiences\, and highlight local businesses in our neighborhood. \nEach market features a mix of local creative vendors\, live performances\, hands-on art activities\, and community resources\, creating a lively neighborhood event that is as much about hanging out and connecting as it is about shopping. \nThis project was supported by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce. \nThis event is free and open to all. Donations to help us cover production costs and our overall mission of using art as a tool towards building collective resilience is much appreciated!! Visit davinciartalliance.org/support to donate today! \nFeaturing: \nArt_against_empire \nBritWicks Custom Candles LLC / DBA Brittany Hickey Designs \nCity Pixie Shop \nDorothee Wernicke \nFunhouse Studio \nIndustrial Workers of the World \nKIKA Art \nMermaiden phl \nMichal  \nNeighbors Across Market \nRusty creations  \nSDR \nUpsidedowngirl.art \n \nMusic by: \nJulius Masri & Aaron Pond & DM Hotep – 6pm – Drivng Drums & Textures \nJulius Masri- Drums\, electronicsAaron Pond- wood flutes\, voice\, mysteriesDM Hotep- El Guitar \nBORBS – 7pm – Aviary Improvisation \nAaron Pond: Horn\, Voice\, Slide Whistle\, Percussion\, Wood Flutes\, Melodica \nJessica Brown: Horn\, Voice\, Slide Whistle\, Percussion\, Wood Flutes \nAndrew Gioanetti: Flute\, Clarinet\, Saxophone\, Percussion\, Slide Whistle \nMax Engleman: Electric Guitar\, Melodica  \n \nLand– 8pm- Instrumental SongsWill Tober guitarChris Dahlke violaTommy McCloskey bass \nInfra Dig – 9pm – Polymodal Free JazzBert Harris- ContrabassRob Paul- DrumsThomas Patteson- Saxophone
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-collective-market-october-edition/
LOCATION:South Street & Passyunk Avenue\, 600 s passyunk ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Preserving a Narrative: A Discussion around Archival Methodologies
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a discussion with artist and Linda Dubin Garfield Fellow Natalie Manes about archival work.\n\n\nPresented alongside 2 exhibitions at 704 Catharine St as part of Collective Futures\, this discussion is in conversation with archival studies.  \nIn Circulation\, a solo exhibition by Natalie Manes\, 2026 Linda Dubin Garfield Fellow\, sources archival materials from the John J. Wilcox Jr. Lending Library at William Way LGBT Community Center. Reproduced fragments of the library have been redistributed in public spaces throughout Philadelphia\, highlighting the urgency that people need to understand the past to navigate the future. \nSimilarly\, Taking a step sideways and then circling around\, curated by DVAA Executive Director Samantha M Connors\, will present a collection of archival work from Philadelphia collectives who no longer formally present work\, but still inspire what is happening within our practices today. We continue on and on and on\, making and looking back and looking forward and looking within and out. \n \nAbout the Speakers\nAlina Josan is an artist with a longtime passion for Philadelphia’s books and libraries. She studied painting and art history at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art\, and her work has been commissioned by local historic institutions that include Bartram’s Garden\, the National Archives at Philadelphia\, and Eastern State Penitentiary. In recent years\, Alina taught painting\, drawing\, and bookmaking workshops at the Ryerss Museum & Library\, Bartram’s Garden\, and the Rosenbach Museum and Library. She has worked as a book and paper conservation technician and archivist and is now happily a librarian in the Art Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia\, Parkway Central. \n \nTickets $10 | NOTAFLOF \nEvery quarter\, DVAA hosts Creative Conversations to get into the nitty-gritty of professional development within our artistic practice. We gather to share skills and discuss topics like how to write a CV\, best practices for photographing and uploading artwork\, maintaining a studio practice without burnout\, how to build a digital portfolio\, and more!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/preserving-a-narrative-a-discussion-around-archival-methodologies/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to:  Publish Artist Books and Zines
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about making your own publication\, but felt unsure of where to start?\n\n\nFor this session of Creative Conversations\, we’ll be joined by Tom Marquet (@partnersandson)\, Nicole Rodrigues (@lost.mirage)\, and Madeleine Conover (@maddogdiggittydog) to talk about creating\, publishing\, and promoting artist books and zines. \n \nAbout the Speakers\nTom Marquet lives in Philadelphia\, where he runs the comic bookstore and community event space\, Partners And Son\, with his partner Gina Dawson. Partners And Son is a central hub for the illustration scene in Philadelphia. The shop features an extensive collection of indie comics\, zines\, and rare books from various independent publishers. \nNicole Rodrigues is an artist and educator whose work blends craft and illustration in narrative pieces that can transcend timelines and dimensions while evolving a dream-like folklore experience through the usage of symbols. Wanting to make the everyday seem magical and surreal\, Nicole creates comics to help interpret the world around them and inside of them. Nicole’s work offers a hopeful avenue of possibilities in a world too often worn down with existential dread\, in order to face our own shadows to plan for personal growth. \nMadeleine Conover is a Chinese American adoptee and artist based in Philadelphia. Her images and sculptures explore her ideas of the Asian American diaspora and her adoption due to China’s former one-child policy. Her recent work focuses on the subsequent discovery of her biological family and community building with adoptees. Conover was raised in Washington\, DC\, by a single mother. She received an MFA in Printmaking from the Tyler School of Art & Architecture and a BA in Studio Art and Sustainable Food & Farming from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her work has been included in solo and group exhibitions in Philadelphia\, Western Massachusetts\, New York City\, and the Bay Area. She has participated in artist residency programs at Ceramics School\, Directangle Press\, Pyramid Atlantic Art Institute\, Second State Press\, Kala Art Institute\, and Wassaic Project. \nShe also recently started her own small risograph publishing press\, Mad Dog Studio. \n \n$10 for entry! \nEvery quarter\, DVAA hosts Creative Conversations to get into the nitty-gritty of professional development within our artistic practice. We gather to share skills and discuss topics like how to write a CV\, best practices for photographing and uploading artwork\, maintaining a studio practice without burnout\, how to build a digital portfolio\, and more!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/how-to-publish-artist-books-and-zines/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kite-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to craft your own colorful kite\, led by exhibiting artist Arnab Gan Choudhury!\n\n\nKite-Making Workshop\nJoin 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. \nSuggested $10 donation
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/kite-making-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Color as Collage: A Color Theory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how artists use color within their work while challenging themselves to play and investigate new applications.\n\n\nDuring “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. \nThis workshop is in association with the artists’ duo exhibition at DVAA\, “How to Map an Echo.“ \nNo prior knowledge needed\, artists encouraged to attend and directed towards teens and adults who are interested in taking a color-intensive workshop! \nSuggested $10 donation
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/color-as-collage-a-color-theory-workshop/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Setting the Record Straight: A Zinemaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join artists from Addenda to explore the process of zine-making as an act of archival activism.\n\n\nDuring 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.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/setting-the-record-straight-a-zinemaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
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SUMMARY:DVAA Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Hear from this month’s artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!\n\n\nHear from this month’s artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes! \n \nLearn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.org \n \nThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person. \nDVAA 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 masks and COVID tests available at our events. We can reserve seats for low-vision and Deaf and HoH community members as needed. DVAA exhibitions are free to visit and all of our programs are free or suggested donation. If food is being served at the event you are coming to\, please reach out to us about dietary restrictions. For information\, or to notify our team members of any needs prior to your visit\, please contact info@davinciartalliance.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/dvaa-closing-reception-2/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T193000
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SUMMARY:Wrapping Paper Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to unleash your creativity and design unique wrapping paper at our hands-on workshop!\n\n\nJoin 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. \nNo experience is necessary\, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. We’ll provide all the materials you need to create unique and personalized wrapping paper. \nPay what you can — the suggested donation is $10.00!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wrapping-paper-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T180000
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SUMMARY:Ornament Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ornament\n\n\nLooking 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! \nSupplies provided! \n$10 donation suggested\, but pay what you can!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ornament-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
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SUMMARY:DVAA Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Hear from this month’s artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes!\n\n\nHear from this month’s artists and our current resident artist for their open studio before it all closes! \n \nLearn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.org \n \nThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person. \nDVAA 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 masks and COVID tests available at our events. We can reserve seats for low-vision and Deaf and HoH community members as needed. DVAA exhibitions are free to visit and all of our programs are free or suggested donation. If food is being served at the event you are coming to\, please reach out to us about dietary restrictions. For information\, or to notify our team members of any needs prior to your visit\, please contact info@davinciartalliance.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/dvaa-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T123000
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SUMMARY:A PET RISO  STUDIO TOUR  AT THE BOK
DESCRIPTION:Join DVAA on a field trip to the Bok and see our current exhibiting artists at work.\n\n\nWe’re taking a fun galavant over to the Bok building!   \nMeet 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.  \nIt’s sure to be a good time! \n \nAbout the Exhibition \nWhat do you visualize when you imagine an artist making their work? The cliché we often see in media is an artist working alone in their studio\, struggling over an easel. But art is rarely made in isolation. Collaboration is a defining characteristic of the Philadelphia cultural ecosystem\, and one that’s especially defined within the Printmaking community. Printmaking\, by nature\, invites shared space\, shared tools\, and shared knowledge. Friend of a Friend of a Friend explores the friendship between Ben Kraemer and Claire Cooke\, est. 2017 at Tyler School of Art\, and how their connection\, through their joint practice at Pet Riso Studio and beyond\, reflects a broader culture of interdependence. Here\, friendship isn’t just a social bond\, it’s a defining characteristic of creating form. \n \nAbout the Artists \nBen Kraemer is an artist and printmaker living and working in Philadelphia. His artistic practice has largely focused on the creation of artists’ books\, zines\, and other printed matter. His body of work investigates the role of memory in the formation of identity and has drawn inspiration and context from his multi-racial background. This has culminated in drawings\, prints and books containing family photographs\, imagery from film and television\, and appropriated cultural icons. \nHe holds a BFA in Printmaking from the Tyler School of Art and since 2022 has been running the collaborative printshop Pet Riso Studio with Claire Cooke. \nClaire Cooke works primarily through photographic printmaking processes\, with her most recent focus being risography. With degrees in both Printmaking and Art History\, Claire references the historical aspect of printmaking\, i.e. mass-production\, merchandising\, and commercial engagement\, and turns it around on itself by creating absurd\, humorous\, and satirical printed matter. Claire sources her imagery from content posted on social media platforms\, stock photos\, and even photos living in her own camera roll\, and gives them a life outside of the digital landscape. This gives us a chance to appreciate the technicality of the mediums she works in and her ability to create visually-interesting pieces\, while also enjoying the absurdity of the pieces themselves. It allows us to contemplate the consumption of mass-media without feeling overwhelmed by it all\, instead giving us a silly reminder that we can take something seen as superficial and make it something to behold!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-pet-riso-studio-tour-at-the-bok/
LOCATION:Bok\, 1901 South 9th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T200000
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SUMMARY:Setting The Table: A Dinner Party with Philly Hummus Girl
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Philly Hummus Girl + Binding Agents\n\n\nAn evening inspired by Sami Tamimi’s “Boustany”\, a homage to Palestinian food and culture.\n \nYou’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Philly Hummus Girl + Binding Agents. \nTicket $150 \nTime 6 – 8 pm \nDate Friday\, September 12 \nAddress 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA \nA Ticket Includes A Donation To The Gallery • A Refreshing Cocktail (or Mocktail!) • A Delicious Meal \n \nOn Friday\, September 12\, Da Vinci Art Alliance in partnership with Binding Agents invites you to gather for Setting the Table: A Dinner Party with Philly Hummus Girl\, a one-night-only fundraising dinner bringing together art\, food\, and community. \nDrawing inspiration from Sami Tamimi’s acclaimed cookbook Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from My Palestine\, Philly Hummus Girl will craft a delicious late summer menu. \nAll proceeds will support the ongoing community centered programming at Da Vinci Art Alliance. \n \nTHE MENU (subject to slight change) \nA seasonal celebration with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. \nFirst Course: A Mezze Plate (mofongo\, hummus\, olives/pickles\, + dips from Boustany) \nSecond Course: Sopa de Calabaza (pumpkin soup w/ coconut cream) + Jerusalem bagel quarters \nThird Course: Musakhan over Rice (with chicken OR tahini-roasted cauliflower & root vegetables) \nDessert: Guava + labneh mousse (tentative) \n \nTICKETS & DONATIONS \nThis event is a fundraiser with limited seating. Ticket proceeds support Da Vinci Art Alliance’s ongoing community centered programming. A ticket will include a donation to the gallery\, a refreshing cocktail\, a delicious meal\, an evening with fellow art lovers. Thanks to our partner Binding Agents\, Boustany will be available to buy at the dinner. \n \nABOUT THE FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS \n \nPhilly Hummus Girl began with a craving for something familiar – the kind of authentic\, accessible mezze and pantry staples Chef Miranda grew up with in the Middle East. Inspired by recipes passed down from her grandfather\, a Lebanese chef\, she set out to share the region’s rich flavors and cultural traditions through food. What began as a fundraiser for the Lebanese Red Cross quickly evolved into pop-ups\, modern catering spreads\, and a growing Philly following obsessed with her seasonal mezze – and of course\, her family recipe for creamy\, flavor-packed hummus. \n \nBinding Agents Nestled in Philadelphia’s culinary epicenter\, the 9th Street Italian Market\, Binding Agents is a bookstore for anyone who loves food. Founded in 2024\, the shop specializes in cookbooks\, offering an extensive collection of contemporary and classic titles for experienced chefs\, aspiring home cooks\, eager eaters who hate turning on the oven\, and everyone in between. They also carry a carefully curated selection of food-focused reads\, including delicious memoirs\, craveable fiction\, savory (and unsavory) history and scrumptious books for kids. \n \nDVAA Founded by 16 Italian immigrants seeking creative refuge\, Da Vinci Art Alliance continues to connect diverse communities through art that challenges\, empowers\, and transforms. Approaching a century of service\, we remain a vital force in Philadelphia’s cultural landscape\, equipping artists to reimagine the future and confront today’s challenges.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/setting-the-table-a-dinner-party-with-philly-hummus-girl/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
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SUMMARY:A Risograph Collage + Zine Making Workshop with Pet Riso
DESCRIPTION:During this zine and collage workshop\, participants will be able to re-contextualize the work in Friend of a Friend of a Friend exhibition\n\n\nDuring 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.\n \nAbout the Exhibition \nWhat do you visualize when you imagine an artist making their work? The cliché we often see in media is an artist working alone in their studio\, struggling over an easel. But art is rarely made in isolation. Collaboration is a defining characteristic of the Philadelphia cultural ecosystem\, and one that’s especially defined within the Printmaking community. Printmaking\, by nature\, invites shared space\, shared tools\, and shared knowledge. Friend of a Friend of a Friend explores the friendship between Ben Kraemer and Claire Cooke\, est. 2017 at Tyler School of Art\, and how their connection\, through their joint practice at Pet Riso Studio and beyond\, reflects a broader culture of interdependence. Here\, friendship isn’t just a social bond\, it’s a defining characteristic of creating form. \n \nAbout the Artists \nBen Kraemer is an artist and printmaker living and working in Philadelphia. His artistic practice has largely focused on the creation of artists’ books\, zines\, and other printed matter. His body of work investigates the role of memory in the formation of identity and has drawn inspiration and context from his multi-racial background. This has culminated in drawings\, prints and books containing family photographs\, imagery from film and television\, and appropriated cultural icons. \nHe holds a BFA in Printmaking from the Tyler School of Art and since 2022 has been running the collaborative printshop Pet Riso Studio with Claire Cooke. \nClaire Cooke works primarily through photographic printmaking processes\, with her most recent focus being risography. With degrees in both Printmaking and Art History\, Claire references the historical aspect of printmaking\, i.e. mass-production\, merchandising\, and commercial engagement\, and turns it around on itself by creating absurd\, humorous\, and satirical printed matter. Claire sources her imagery from content posted on social media platforms\, stock photos\, and even photos living in her own camera roll\, and gives them a life outside of the digital landscape. This gives us a chance to appreciate the technicality of the mediums she works in and her ability to create visually-interesting pieces\, while also enjoying the absurdity of the pieces themselves. It allows us to contemplate the consumption of mass-media without feeling overwhelmed by it all\, instead giving us a silly reminder that we can take something seen as superficial and make it something to behold! \n \nAbout DVAA \nDVAA uses art to connect people and build collective resilience in spaces across Greater Philadelphia. Help support this sliding-scale event—and many more like it—with a donation of $10–$25! All DVAA programming is NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds). If cost is a barrier\, email marketing@davinciartalliance.org to request a free ticket.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-risograph-collage-zine-making-workshop-with-pet-riso/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:The DVAA Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Flea Market! A day full of deals\, discoveries\, and doing good.\nAll proceeds go to DVAA’s fundraising efforts.\n\n\nJoin us for our upcoming Summer Flea Market! A day full of deals\, discoveries\, and doing good. \nWhether you’re on the lookout out for basement bargains or want to support a local artist-run organization\, we’ve got something for everyone. \n \nWhat you’ll find at our Market: \n \n\nArt\nTools\nCollectables\nClothes\nArt books\nArt Supplies\nHome Decor\nAnd\, so much more!\n\nThis 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 resource for Phialdelphia’s artists to artists gather\, grow\, and imagine. \n \nSo\, bring your self\, bring your friends\, and get ready to bargain hunt for a cause! \n \nIf you’d like to donate items to the Flea Market\, please upload your item using this form no later than July 6th. DVAA will contact you to schedule a drop off or pick up of your item once the submission is accessed.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-dvaa-flea-market/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T150000
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SUMMARY:A  Farmer Jawn  Interactive Talk  & Hanging Collage Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive talk with the manager of the Elkins Park farm run by Farmer Jawn\n\n\nThis 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 we eat; community gardens; windowsill and container gardens; and cooking and fermentation techniques. \nComplementing this talk\, and throughout the show\, there will also be a table and  chairs set up by the window. Collage materials and tools\, such as scissors\, papers\, paint\, twine\, etc. will be provided. Cables or rods will be mounted across the bay windows. Visitors will be invited to create their own hanging collages\, to echo some of those in the exhibit\, that will hang in the window as their own art pieces. In coordination with the farm talk specifically\, attendees who wish to stay after the talk to create these collage hangings\, might consider incorporating shapes and images of plants\, fruits\, flowers\, or vegetables inspired by the talk. \n \nAs part of Corresponding Exhibition: Nature We Are Of It \n \nDVAA uses art to connect people and build collective resilience in spaces across Greater Philadelphia. Help support this sliding-scale event—and many more like it—with a donation of $5–$25! All DVAA programming is NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds). If cost is a barrier\, email marketing@davinciartalliance.org to request a free ticket.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-farmer-jawn-interactive-talk-hanging-collage-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T160000
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SUMMARY:DVAA Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate this month’s new exhibitions at DVAA!\n\n\nCome celebrate this month’s new exhibitions at DVAA! \n \nLearn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.org \n \nThis event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person. \nDVAA 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 masks and COVID tests available at our events. We can reserve seats for low-vision and Deaf and HoH community members as needed. DVAA exhibitions are free to visit and all of our programs are free or suggested donation. If food is being served at the event you are coming to\, please reach out to us about dietary restrictions. For information\, or to notify our team members of any needs prior to your visit\, please contact info@davinciartalliance.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/dvaa-opening-reception-3/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Art Alliance\, 704 Catharine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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