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Join InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigade and artist Rebecca Schultz to make soil pigments!Please RSVP to join InLiquid and artist Rebecca Schultz on September 16th for a soil pigment and painting workshop at Penn Treaty Park! There will be two sessions of this workshop; please only choose one that works best for your schedule. Prehistoric humans made their paint from rocks and soil - and we can still make art with these rich colors today! In this workshop, participants will explore the process of creating watercolor pigments using local soil samples. You'll have the opportunity to experiment with these

Join us on October 5th, from 6-9 pm, for the fil screening of "Walled Citizen" by Sameer QumsiyehAs a part of the La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall programming, InLiquid invites you to join us on Thursday, October 5th, in the InLiquid Gallery for a screening of Walled Citizen, directed and produced by Palestinian filmmaker Sameer Qumsiyeh.Walled Citizen documents Sameer Qumsiyeh as he attempts to explore the planet as a backpacker defying the restrictions of movement imposed on him as a holder of one of the world's weakest ranking passports. Over the period of 3 years,

Join us on October 19th, from 7-9 PM, for a panel discussion with the La La Lil Jidar Collective Please join us on Thursday October 19th from 7 - 9 pm for a panel discussion featuring the La La Lil Jidar collective. Hear how they built the project collaboratively and their hopes and goals. Panelists: Aisha Mershani, Nora Elmarzouky, Tracy Chahwan, Qais Assali (virtual), Ahmed Ahmed, Tara Taraneh, Yaqeen YemeniThis discussion is in conjunction with the solo exhibitoin La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine, currently on view at the InLiquid Gallery. Aisha Mershani’s (they/them)

Please join us on October 25 at Park Towne Place for an opening reception and artist remarks in the North, West, and South Tower galleries.We will start in the North Tower gallery and move on to the West and South Tower Galleries as a group. Each gallery will offer an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists and enjoy hors d'oeuvres.About the Show:Inspired by climate systems and the ever-changing landscape, the five artists of Material Time evaluate and deconstruct patterns and forms found in nature. Working with materials and processes that are both natural and human, each artist offers ways

Join us on October 14th, from noon - 2 pm, for a community conversation with faculty and students living and studying near the Wall.Join us on October 14th, from noon - 2 pm, for a community conversation with faculty and students living and studying near the Wall.Direct from Palestine, from Abu Dis to Philly, a community conversation with the Philadelphia area and Bard and Al Quds University faculty and students. These two universities are located in Abu Dis, the Wall sits directly in front of them. This is an opportunity to hear first hand accounts about what life is like

Drop in for a postcard-making workshop focused on community building and climate action, led by Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson.Join us for a Climate Conversations Postcard Make-In, led by artists Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson in conjunction with their exhibition, Earth, Sky, Water. In a warm and relaxed setting, participants are invited to connect around the topic of our shared future through the simple acts of listening, discussion, and postcard crafting. As we write messages to send out to friends, neighbors, and strangers, these postcards are an opportunity to reflect on the importance of small gestures which collectively build stronger

Join us for a double feature of 'A River Reborn' and 'Higher Ground' by local environmental filmmaker Ben Kalina with a Q&A! In conjunction with InLiquid's 40PNPB Programming, we will be hosting a film screening featuring a double feature by local filmmaker Ben Kalina. The two films shown are 'A River Reborn' and 'Higher Ground'. Ben Kalina will be present for a Q&A after the screening, and light refreshments will be provided! About 40PNPB: InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigade or 40PNPB for short, believes that art and community can help our neighbors come together to strengthen personal and collective

Join us on Second Thursday reception at Crane Arts to celebrate Dolls, Idols, and Ideals.Join us on Second Thursday at Crane Arts to celebrate Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. This exhibition features Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, two Black artists investigating their identity, label, lineage, and how they create their own power while stranded in a “new world.” Camp and Maldonado artists use symbols -  made or found - that reference their ancestry and spirituality. Rather than working from a notion of unchanging traditions, they engage with aesthetics and amalgamated cultural practices that have been adapted in order to survive. Each

Please join us on Saturday, April 13th from 3 - 5 pm for a hybrid artist talks and a panel on Blackness in AmericaPlease join us on Saturday, April 13th from 1:30 - 5:30 pm for a hybrid cultural sharing artist talks, panel, and storytelling event Blackness in America in conjunction with the exhibition Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. Artists Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado are joined by Storyteller Saundra GilliardThe afternoon will open with a performance by Saundra Gilliard who will weave together a collection of stories from West Africa, Black America, and the Caribbean, which have inspired the artists

Please join InLiquid, Philadelphia Collage Works, and Collage Philadelphia on Saturday, May 11th for a day of collage at Park Towne Place.5/11, 1 - 4 pmLower Level of Towne Center, Park Towne PlaceInLiquid + Philadelphia Collage Works + Collage Philadelphia + PTP + AIRPlease join us in the Lower Level of Towne Center from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 11th, for a celebration of all things collage! In honor of World Collage Day, InLiquid is partnering with Philadelphia CollageWorks and Collage Philadelphia to celebrate the imaginative, fun, and carefree World of Collage.Choose among four collage activities and create

Join us on the Great Lawn for a Drink and Draw class! All skill levels are welcome!We hope you'll join us on the Great Lawn at Park Towne Place Museum District Residences on Wednesday, July 17th, from 6-7.30 for a Drink and Draw. All skill levels are welcome to come socialize, have some drinks, and light snacks, and make art inspired by our mid-century modern campus!Draw inspiration from the greenery and the architecture of Park Towne Place’s campus itself. A professional, local artist, Tyler Klein, will guide guests through the nuts and bolts of Plein air sketching.This event takes place

Join us on the Great Lawn for a Drink and Draw class! All skill levels are welcome!We hope you'll join us on the Great Lawn at Park Towne Place Museum District Residences on Wednesday, August 27th, from 6-7.30 for a Drink and Draw. All skill levels are welcome to come socialize, have some drinks, and light snacks, and make art inspired by our mid-century modern campus!Draw inspiration from the greenery and the architecture of Park Towne Place’s campus itself. A professional, local artist, Tyler Klein, will guide guests through the nuts and bolts of Plein air sketching.This event takes place

Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia, featuring Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, Ron Tarver.Join us on Second Thursday at Crane Arts in celebrating the group exhibition Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of PhiladelphiaAbout the exhibition:Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia presents a nuanced exploration of the city through the eyes of three distinguished photographers: Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, and Ron Tarver. Each artist offers a distinctive perspective, capturing the essence of Philadelphia, its hidden dimensions, and its ongoing transformation. Eric T. Kunsman intricately maps the city through its phone lines, revealing the stark contrasts between neighborhoods. His work prompts a

Join us for the opening reception of "Brilliance in the Mundane" with a walkthrough of the exhibition accompanied by the artists.About the reception:Join us for a reception for the group exhibition, Brilliance in the Mundane, at Park Towne Place. The reception will begin in the North Tower Gallery, and commence with a walkthrough of the three galleries with an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists and enjoy hors d'oeuvres.Brilliance in the MundaneFeaturing: Kevin Broad, Bruce Hoffman, Sean Irwin, Warren Muller, Gerri Spilka Park Towne Place, 2200 Benjamin Franklin ParkwayOn view: 09/27/2024 - 01/28/2025 (please contact programming@inliquid.org to schedule viewing

Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia, featuring Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, Ron Tarver.Join us on Second Thursday at Crane Arts in celebrating the group exhibition Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia, featuring Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, and Ron Tarver. About the exhibition:Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia presents a nuanced exploration of the city through the eyes of three distinguished photographers: Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, and Ron Tarver. Each artist offers a distinctive perspective, capturing the essence of Philadelphia, its hidden dimensions, and its ongoing transformation. Eric T. Kunsman intricately maps the city through its phone lines,

One PA is joining InLiquid Gallery for one final push to get Philadelphians registered to vote!About the event: One PA is joining InLiquid Gallery for one final push to get Philadelphians registered to vote! Join us on Saturday October 19th from 12p – 6p to register to vote, enjoy light refreshments, and get a first look at InLiquid’s newest exhibition The Voice of The People. This exhibition highlights work by InLiquid Member Artists that are creating pieces about the current political landscape in our country. All participating artists have unique voices and perspectives on how this landscape affects them, their lives, and

Join us for the Reception for 'The Voice of The People' at InLiquid Gallery in conjunction with the Crane Arts Building's 2nd Thursday! The Voice of the People is a juried open-call exhibition featuring 12 InLiquid Member Artists. This exhibition invited current InLiquid artist members to submit works that explore American Politics. Each artist brings a unique artistic perspective on the political choices we make, the systems we exist within, and portrayed security within our political environment.

Learn how to trust your gut and rely on your already-learned experiences to make spontaneous, weird, and surprising art.Join us in the Art Studio located in the Towne Center from 2 - 4 PM on Saturday, November 16th, for an exclusive workshop with PTP artist-in-residence shane lowder. Drawing on his background as an artist and a poet, shane will share insights into his creative process and techniques, and guide you through the process of making intuitive-based art with the use of chalk. “I have spent the last three years developing an art practice based on instinct and experience. Learning how

Join us for the Reception for 'anamnesis' at InLiquid Gallery in conjunction with the Crane Arts Building's 2nd Thursday!Join us on 2nd Thursday at Crane Arts in celebrating the group exhibition anamnesis.In anamnesis, we delve into the intricate tapestry of the human experience, exploring the profound themes of existence, memory, and the interplay of technology with our intimate lives. Featuring five artists: Doug Bucci, williamCromar, Zach Mellman-Carsey, John Singletary, and Chris Vecchio, this exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the cyclical nature of life, the inevitability of mortality, and the ways we navigate our connections with one another and the

Join us to celebrate the opening of Echoes of Change and Origin at The National Old City ApartmentsJoin us for the Opening Reception of Echoes of Change and Origin! Featuring work by Deborah Moss Marris and Demetra Tassiou. Friday, February 7th, 6p – 8p About the Exhibition:Echoes of Change and Origin presents a compelling exploration of humanity’s complex relationship with the natural world. Featuring the works of Deborah Moss Marris and Demetra Tassiou, whose layered approaches uncover profound narratives of transformation, memory, and connection.Marris delves into the urgent themes of climate change and pollution. Through meticulously layered images of nature and

Create a small-scale, wall-hung collage art piece from items the artist collected and curated.Join us in the Lower Level of the Towne Center, at Park Towne Place from 2 - 4 PM on Saturday, April 5th , for an exclusive workshop with PTP artist-in-residence Jessie Renew.In this workshop, artist Jessie Renew will impart her techniques of creating mixed media and collaged artworks made from everyday items. Participants will learn about Jessie’s approach to cultivating creativity, seeing potential in everyday items, and processes of making art with these things using weaving, fusing, and adhering. Each participant will create a small-scale, wall-hung

The opening reception for A Quiet Roar at the May 28, 6 to 8 pm at the Hyatt Centric.A CELEBRATION OF QUEER ARTISTRY: A QUIET ROAR OPENS AT HYATT CENTRICPride Month Exhibit Features Bold Works By LGBTQIA+ Philly Artists Keith R. Breitfeller, Brian David Dennis, and Patrick Michael Carrow PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 14, 2025) – Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, the upscale lifestyle hotel in Rittenhouse Square, is continuing its annual Pride Month celebration with the opening of A Quiet Roar, a multidisciplinary exhibition curated by InLiquid, featuring the work of three Philadelphia-based LGBTQIA+ artists: Keith R. Breitfeller, Brian David Dennis, and Patrick

Join us for the opening reception of "Human Scale" with a walkthrough of the exhibition accompanied by the artists.About the reception:Join us for the opening reception for Human Scale a group exhibition at Park Towne Place Museum District Residences, located within walking distance of The Barnes and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.The reception will begin in the North Tower Gallery and commence with a walkthrough of the three galleries, where you will have an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists. The event will feature catering by Felicia Wilson, a celebrated restaurateur known for her establishments Amina, Black Hen Philly,

Join us to celebrate the opening of The Hues that Guide Us at The National Old City ApartmentsJoin us for the Opening Reception of The Hues that Guide Us! Featuring work by Sandi Neiman Lovitz and Val Rossman.Friday, June 6th, 6p – 8pAbout the Exhibition:The Hues that Guide Us is a dynamic exhibition that explores the impulsive and persuasive power of color, featuring artists Val Rossman and Sandi Neiman Lovitz. Both artists share an intrinsic connection to the language of color, using it as a conduit to explore and express deeply personal experiences. Rossman’s work is a blend of careful

Join us for an artist talk with Lanny Bergner in conjunction with his exhibition 'The Luminous Forest'Join us for an artist talk with Lanny BergnerInto the Mesh: A Walk Through NatureInLiquid, in partnership with Gravers Lane Gallery, is pleased to present “The Luminous Forest”, a fiber exhibition featuring an installation by Lanny Bergner at the Crane Arts Building. A reception will be held on June 12th, 6:00-9:00 pm, with an artist talk 5:00 - 5:45 pm. This immersive installation at the InLiquid Gallery invites viewers to explore a meditative world where organic wonder meets meticulous craftsmanship.As a resident of Fidalgo

Join us outside the Leasing Office in the South Tower of Park Towne Place for the unveiling of this year’s mural with artist Scott TroxelPlease join us outside the Leasing Office in the South Tower of Park Towne Place on June 23rd from 5 PM for the unveiling of this year’s mural, and meet artist Scott Troxel as he finishes installing the 8-foot-by-16-foot piece.Scott Troxel is an award-winning mixed-media artist specializing in wood and metal wall sculpture and freestanding sculpture. He has exhibited at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair New York, DIAF

Celebrate InLiquid's newest members in our annual showcase; New Now! Enjoy light refreshments at the Crane Buildings monthly open house.Join us on July's Second Thursday at the Crane Arts Building in celebrating InLiquids annual New Member Showcase ; New Now! This iteration, New Now VIII, features 34 artists of diverse backgrounds exploring artwork in everyway imaginable. From digital animation to metalworking, our newest InLiquid Members capture artistic expression in Philadelphia.This opening reception is in conjunction with the Crane Arts Building's monthly open house '2nd Thursday' in which most - if not all- artist studios and galleries are open to the

Join us for the Reception for 'Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection' at InLiquid GalleryJoin us on 2nd Thursday at Crane Arts and get an inside look at Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection curated by Lonnie Graham, featuring work by Donald Camp, Ursula Rucker, and Clarence Williams About the exhibition: Twenty years ago, New Orleans underestimated the impact of Hurricane Katrina. After Katrina hit land, aging infrastructure failed, an entire city was thrown into an unimaginable hellscape of flooding waters and crumbling humanity, and the United States Government proved institutional neglect and systemic inequalities were (and are) still very much a

Donald E. Camp joins us at Maja Park to lead attendees through a portrait photography workshop.Donald E. Camp joins us at Maja Park to lead attendees through a portrait photography workshop. Using thermal printing cameras, Donald will lead guests through the stages of portrait photography, and guests will get to take their work home with them. Audience members should plan to arrive at 5:30 and stay for the entirety of the workshop, as Donald will be leading guests through a step by step process. Donald E. Camp is one of the photographers featured in the InLiquid Exhibition, Revelations: An Evolution

Please join us at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 24th, for a two-person artist talk with Linda Celestian and Amy OrrPlease join us at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 17, for a two-person artist talk with Linda Celestian and Amy Orr in the Oar Pub, Park Towne Place. Light refreshments will be served.Both artists are featured in the Park Towne Place Permanent Collection, which houses over 150 original pieces of art.Linda Celestian’s work pulls from her memories and feelings about nature, while Amy Orr involves the reinvention of manufactured material like plastic. Come learn more about their practice and the

Join us to celebrate the opening of "From the Earth, We Rise" at The National Old City ApartmentsJoin us for the Opening Reception of From the Earth, We Rise! Featuring work by SKimberly Stemler and Nancy Gordon.Friday, October 3rd, 6p – 8pAbout the Exhibition:From the Earth, We Rise is an exploration of movement and surrender in human nature’s purest form. Showcasing the work of artists Kimberly Stemler and Nancy Gordon, striving to balance their expression of inspired nostalgia with their colorful brushstrokes. Stemler’s investigative nature draws upon a deeper understanding of connection with her own ancestry, questioning one’s own identity.

Join us for the Reception for 'The Source of Self Regard' at InLiquid GalleryJoin us on 2nd Thursday at Crane Arts and get an inside look at The Source of Self Regard, curated by Tayyib Smith.About the exhibition:Beginning with the radical act of seeing oneself—and one’s community—with reverence, The Source of Self Regard asserts that self-regard is neither a luxury nor ego. It is a necessity. Curated by cultural worker and entrepreneur Tayyib Smith, the exhibition brings together six Black artists with roots in Philadelphia to examine the Black self in a powerful celebration and affirmation of belonging. Learn more

Join us for a Reception for 'The Source of Self Regard' at InLiquid GalleryJoin us on 2nd Thursday at Crane Arts and get an inside look at The Source of Self Regard, curated by Tayyib Smith.About the exhibition:Beginning with the radical act of seeing oneself—and one’s community—with reverence, The Source of Self Regard asserts that self-regard is neither a luxury nor ego. It is a necessity. Curated by cultural worker and entrepreneur Tayyib Smith, the exhibition brings together six Black artists with roots in Philadelphia to examine the Black self in a powerful celebration and affirmation of belonging. Learn more

Join us for a reception celebrating a shoppable selection from InLiquid Artists at Hyatt Centric!Shop InLiquid presents a special pop-up display of work by local Philadelphia-based artists at Hyatt Centric Center City! View and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces this holiday season while you enjoy your stay in the heart of Philadelphia.On view from November 10 – December 30thShop the work here!This reception is free and open to the public. Light bites will be provided, and a cash bar is available, both thanks to Patchwork Philly. In banner image: Work by Shaheed Rucker, Edith Zapata, Zifeng Zang