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Sean 9 Lugo “The World is a Ghetto” Mural Dedication

448 N 10th St 448 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a mural dedication featuring work by local artist Sean 9 Lugo in the Spring Arts District in Philadelphia's Callowhill North.HAHAxParadigm and Mural Arts present the mural dedication of Sean 9 Lugo's debut Mural Arts public artwork project, "The World Is a Ghetto". The artwork is an expression of life in the city through different people and their stories from a collection of thirty-two different hand-painted, then wheat-pasted window views that create a collective portrait of our city.Friday, August 18th, 2023 • 4:00 PMLocation: 448 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Parking lot next to Love City Brewing)Each

“Around the Block” Artist and Curator Talk

Paradigm Arts Building 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an artist and curator talk about our current exhibition, "Around the Block" on view on our second floor gallery.Paradigm Gallery presents a closer look of "Around the Block": A talk hosted by artist Branche Coverdale and curator Ginger Rudolph.Thursday, August 24nd, 2023 • 6:00 PMRSVPs are required to guarantee seating.Location: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the full press release here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/branche-coverdale-around-the-block Explore the full collection here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/collections/branche-coverdale

September First Friday Openings at Paradigm Gallery

Paradigm Arts Building 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for the opening reception for 3 exhibitions by Danielle Clough, Han Cao, and "Motley Multiples", Curated by Dennis McNett."Some Strings Attached" by Danielle Clough//"Silhouettes" by Han Cao//"Motley Multiples" group print exhibition curated by Dennis McNettOPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 1 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press release for "Motley Multiples" here:https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/motley-multiples-curated-by-dennis-mcnettRead the press release for "Some Strings Attached" here:https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/danielle-clough-some-strings-attachedRead the press release for "Silhouettes" here:https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/han-cao-silhouettes*Please email info@paradigm-gallery.com to submit your request to receive the Collector Preview for the above exhibitions.*

Sew Far Sew Good – Beginner’s Embroidery with Danielle Clough

Paradigm Arts Building 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for an introductory workshop to making handmade embroidered pieces hosted by Danielle Clough.Discover how you enjoy this medium by spending the day exploring colours and thread. In a non-traditional way, you will learn the fundamental stitches and colour-blending. You will learn how to prepare fabric and all the tips and tricks from an accidental professional. With your full take-home kits, you can carry on with your sewing journey. No experience needed.This is an introductory workshop to embroidery. We will gear your design and ideas to your skill level. Whether you need to learn to thread a needle

Opening Reception for CraftNOW Exhibitions

Paradigm Gallery + Studio 12 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the opening reception for 3 solo exhibitions by Kate VanVliet, Alexis Nutini, and Lucha Rodríguez during CraftNOW.Paradigm Gallery presents three exhibitions opening during CraftNOW, featuring collections by Alexis Nutini, Kate VanVliet, and Lucha Rodríguez. All three artists will be In attendence.OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 3 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press releases here:Learn about Kate VanVliet's "Heirloom Machine": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/kate-vanvliet-heirloom-machineLearn about Lucha Rodríguez's "Proximity Spectacle": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/lucha-rodriguez-proximity-spectacleLearn about Alexis Nutini's "Close Reading" here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/alexis-nutini-close-readingWe will also be hosting an artist talk where all 3 artists will dive deeper Into their collections:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-talk-craftnow-exhibitions-at-paradigm-tickets-738946417627

Artist Talk: CraftNOW Exhibitions at Paradigm

Paradigm Gallery + Studio 12 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an artist talk moderated by Amze Emmons featuring artists Kate VanVliet, Alexis Nutini, and Lucha Rodríguez.Artists: Alexis Nutini, Lucha Rodríguez, Kate VanVliet Moderator: Amze EmmonsCurator: Sara McCorristonParadigm Gallery presents a closer look at three exhibitions opening during CraftNOW, featuring collections by Alexis Nutini, Kate VanVliet, and Lucha Rodríguez. All three artists will dive deeper into their collections and discuss how their unique processes tie together fine art and craft techniques, moderated by Amze Emmons, and joined by curator Sara McCorriston.Sunday, November 5th, 2023 • 1:00 PMRSVPs are required to guarantee seating.Location: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA

A New Type of Granny Square: Learn to tapestry crochet w/ Lace In The Moon

Paradigm Arts Building 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for an introductory workshop to making handmade crocheted pieces taught by Nicole Nikolich.Spend an afternoon learning the fundamentals of tapestry-style crocheting with crochet installation artist Nicole Nikolich of Lace In The Moon. During this class on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building, you will learn how to read crochet grids and color change. You will also walk away with the knowledge of how to customize and create your own patterns. At the end of the class, you will take home your own pixilated-style piece of art, as well as materials to further your crocheting practice

“The Mother Artist” Book Launch Party

Paradigm Arts Building 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an evening celebrating the book launch of "The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity".“The only reason you’ll want to put down Ricketts’s lyrical tour de force is to make more art.”—Sarah Sentilles, author of Stranger Care: A Memoir of Loving What Isn’t OursJoin us for an evening celebrating the launch of The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitaiton, and Creativity as well as the many luminous contributions that mother artists make to the Philadelphia arts community on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building. Light food and beverages will be served, and the author

August First Friday Opening Receptions at Paradigm Gallery

Paradigm Arts Building 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for the public receptions of 2 solo exhibitions curated by Anaïs Cooper-Hackman at Paradigm Gallery.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present two solo exhibitions curated by Anaïs Cooper-Hackman for First Friday:Jeff Rubio: Toy Stories (1st Floor)+Megan Rea: Nightshades (2nd floor)OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, August 2 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press release for Toy Stories here:https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/jeff-rubio-toy-storiesRead the press release for Nightshades here:https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/megan-rea-nightshades*Please email info@paradigm-gallery.com to submit your request to receive the Collector Preview for the above exhibitions.*

Toy Stories: Artist Talk and Beaded Lizard Keychain Workshop

Paradigm Gallery + Studio 12 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for an afternoon tour of a new exhibition led by curator Anaïs Cooper-Hackman followed by an artist-led workshop.Please join Paradigm Gallery + Studio at the Paradigm Arts Building (12 N. 3rd St) on Sunday, August 25th at 12:00pm for a ticketed tour celebrating the debut solo exhibition of ceramacist Jeff Rubio, Toy Stories. In partnership with local independent curator Anaïs Cooper-Hackman, Toy Stories repurposes iconography like beaded key chains and board games from Rubio's childhood as narrative instruments for storytelling and how they have shaped his professional and personal identities. Visitors will recognize iconic characters like Wario

Tä: Harmonious Dynamics with Goni Shifron and Uri Hershberg

Paradigm Gallery + Studio 12 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a presentation of a participatory art piece that combines art and science."Tä"Harmonious Dynamics: Exploring Emergent Cooperation through Participatory Art and Brain Activity"Tä" is an art participatory piece that emerged from joint research between Goni Shifron (artist) and Uri Hershberg (scientist). A collaboration of art and science aiming to identify the moment when individual actions merge into adaptive group dynamics. In "Tä", we invite the audience to be part of an immersive experience of art and have unique access and contribution to scientific research.Tä is for 12 participants. Following simple rules, each individual will move pebbles between piles

September First Friday Opening Receptions at Paradigm Gallery

Paradigm Arts Building 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for First Friday to enjoy and collect from 3 floors of artwork at Paradigm Gallery.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present three floors of artwork for First Friday. Please join us for the first in-person look of our newest exhibition:Dennis McNett & Ben Venom: IF NOT NOW, WHEN?(1st Floor)Along with the curated viewing experiences from:NDA: All Parts(2nd Floor)+Megan Rea: Nightshades (3rd Floor)All artwork will be available for purchase. Please email info@paradigm-gallery for any inquiries. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 6 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press release for IF NOT