Paradigm Gallery + Studio

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

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.*

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

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

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

Join us for an inside look of Shawn Theodore's solo exhibition as he is interviewed by independent Philadelphia curator Ginger RudolphPlease join us for a intimate inside look into Shawn Theodore's long-awaited solo exhibition A Race of Angels. Using collages, both traditional and digital, Theodore crafts layers and intersections of imagined familial ties, traditions, friendships, secrets, and rituals that bind them, something akin to the stories of long-lost relatives one might encounter in faded, blurry photographs.Theodore will be in conversation with local independent curator Ginger Rudolph as he dives into the constructed archetypes and famillial ties that hold the exhibtion

Please join us for First Friday to celebrate new releases from over 8 artists and view/collect on all gallery floors.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present three distinct collections championing craft and reinvention for CraftNOW 2024. Artists Ulla-Stina Wikander, Yoonmi Nam, and Andrew Jeffrey Wright have spent many years honing in on their respective crafts that incorporate the use and repetition of found materials. In a time where new objects are constantly produced with diminishing relevance and single-use purpose, we uplift unique methods of upcycling in art that recontextualizes material to expand on larger ideas of craftsmanship, methods of

Please join us for First Friday to celebrate 3 new, exciting collections and the opportunity to view/collect from all gallery floors.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present three distinct collections to end the year with contemplation and well wishes. Collections will feature new artwork and objects from artists Branche Coverdale, Danielle SeeWalker, and Kay Seohyung Lee.Featured Collections: Branche Coverdale, Danielle SeeWalker, and Kay Seohyung Lee will be on view on the second floor of the Paradigm Arts Building (12 N 3rd St) from December 6 through December 29, 2024, with a public opening reception on Friday, December 6 from

Join us for an accessible workshop painting parfleche pieces for earrings or a keychain led by Lakota artist Danielle SeeWalker.An introductory course led by Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta artist and muralist Danielle Seewalker. During this workshop on the 2nd Floor of the Paradigm Arts Building, attendees will learn about the patterns and techniques used in parfleche painting. At the end of the workshop, attendees will walk away with custom earrings or a keychain made from parfleche (painted rawhide).No experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome. All materials will be provided.There will be two sessions for the workshops. We are offering early

Please join us for the opening of a 2-person exhibition, featuring the work of Eustace Mamba and Alain Jean-Baptiste.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Under the Influence, a two-person exhibition curated by writer and curator Ginger Rudolph. Rudolph believes that art has the power to document, process, and transform personal experiences, which she illustrates through the work of fine artist Eustace Mamba and painter Alain Jean-Baptiste. Rudolph encourages these artists to explore deeply personal forces–family memories, environmental traumas, career triumphs– that have shaped their creative paths to fashion a narrative championing cultural heritage, identity, and self-discovery.Eustace Mamba approaches

We're covering our 3rd-floor gallery in artwork, prints, and merch for one day only with special pricing!Big Buttery Biscuit: A Pop-Up Art Market at Paradigm!Join Wolfbat and Paradigm Gallery + Studio in person to make your affordable art dreams come true! Dennis McNett has curated a fantastic lineup of local artists, and they will all be decking out our entire 3rd-floor gallery with artwork, prints, merch, and more for one day only! Don't miss this opportunity to snag some awesome art for your collection at special pricing just for this event.Big Buttery Biscuit will feature artwork by:Adam WallacavageAndrew Jeffrey WrightCaitlin

Please join us for the opening for 2 exciting exhibitions with opportunities to collect artwork from all 3 floors.Please join us as we celebrate two exciting exhibtions centered around reuse and sustainable art practices. Artists will be in attendance with opportunities to view and collect artwork from 3 floors of the Paradigm Arts Building.Kelly Kozma: Watch Me BackflipEntering her 14th year working with Paradigm, Kozma will be unveiling a massive culmination documenting her career and process-intensive work. The artist is celebrating her personal relationships, archiving methods, and resilience with a massive 22-foot-wide installation comprised of 35,000 hand-stitched circles cut from

Please join us for an evening of art-making, connection, and meditation, following the themes of Kelly Kozma's solo exhibition at ParadigmYou are invited to an evening of connection and using artmaking as a tool of self-understanding and compassion. Picking up themes from mixed media artist Kelly Kozma's acclaimed solo exhibition Watch Me Backflip, we will get an inside experience of the artist's process and explore our own creative intuition through guided meditation led by mindfulness teacher Gloria Shepard.Doors Open at 6:30 PM7:00 PM- Attendees arrive at the gallery and have 30 min to explore the gallery floors and to hear

Please join us for the opening for FIVE exciting collections with opportunities to collect artwork from all 3 floors.Please join us as we celebrate 4 distinct exhibitions debuting for First Friday June.Most artists will be in attendance with opportunities to view and collect artwork from 3 floors of the Paradigm Arts Building.Seth Clark: Passing ThroughParadigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Passing Through, an expansive exhibition showcasing the multi-disciplinary practice of Pittsburgh-based artist Seth Clark. For his fifth solo exhibition with Paradigm, Clark will be marking a new chapter in his career with an assembly of collaged paper paintings,

Join us for a multi-day workshop for advanced embroidery techniques taught by artist Danielle Clough.A Strange Place for a Stitch is a 3-day intermediate to advanced workshop. Artist Danielle Clough will teach a small class her secret techniques to sew without fabric, as seen in her series What a Racket, which she has been building for 9 years.You will learn to stitch on alternative surfaces. This workshop builds confidence in thinking outside of the pattern and material. Participants will explore colour through a variety of value and palette exercises. This will be followed by Stitch Play, which includes colour blending

Join 5 local woman-owned Philadelphia brands under one roof for an intimate evening of style, creativity, and connection.An Evening of ART + FASHION + DESIGNOn October 22, 2025, five visionary women are coming together once again to celebrate creativity, community, and style in the heart of Philadelphia. This special gathering will take place at Paradigm Gallery, the contemporary art space founded by Sara McCorriston, and will feature a curated mix of art, fashion, jewelry, and design.The evening brings together:• Bela Shehu, founder and designer of NINObrand• Parisa Abdollahi of Parisa Rugs & Décor• Rosa Agliata of My Italian Lifestyle• Angela

Please join us as we unveil new collections from Martha Rich, Keith Warren Greiman, Eric Kenney, and Max Seckel.Martha Rich: It's Always TodayParadigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present It’s Always Today, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Philadelphia-based artist Martha Rich. In a feast-for-the-eye display, Rich will unveil over 200 speech bubbles, animals, and objects, which illustrate the humor, enthusiasm, and attitude of the city and its inhabitants. In response to the current overwhelming landscape, Rich chooses to highlight the positive resilience that continues to show up in her community every day, represented in pithy quotes.Please email

Please join us for the exhibition preview for Cornbread's solo exhibition "LEGENDARY". Due to demand, a reserved ticket is required to enterNOTE: This will be the first chance to collect work by Cornbread in person from this exhibition. Due to high demand, you must reserve a ticket for entry to this preview event. If you wish to see a digital catalog prior to the preview event, please email info@paradigm-gallery.com or submit your request here.Read the full exhibition press release here.CORNBREAD: LEGENDARY will be on view at Paradigm Gallery + Studio from January 16, 2026 – February 15, 2026.The artist will

An Offsite Exhibition Curated by Paradigm Gallery + Studio Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Founding of PMSIAPhiladelphia’s Village of Industry & Art Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of PMSIA (later the Philadelphia Museum of Art and UArts) in its Buildings with a Solo Exhibition from UArts Alum Artist Kay Healy, Presented in Partnership with Paradigm Gallery + Studio.Opening Reception:Thursday, February 26, 5 - 7 PMArtist tour at 6 PMLOCATIONVillage of Industry & Art, 320 North Broad Street, PhiladelphiaMEDIA CONTACT / ARTWORK INQUIRIESFor media inquiries, contact sara@grriffinprny.comFor artwork inquiries, contact info@paradigm-gallery.comMore details coming soon!

Please join us for an immersive art viewing and sound bath experience with Sound Therapy Practitioner + Recording Artist Luna Maye.An early evening invitation to slow perception, soften the nervous system, and listen deeply."Night Night" is a guided sound meditation and blue lotus tea ceremony held within Night, Night, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Branche Coverdale. This experience brings together fine art, sound, and ritual to support deep rest, stress reduction, and sleep readiness.Set among paintings that explore dreams, out-of-body experiences, and the quiet comforts of nighttime, guests are invited to witness the exhibition while gently traveling inward.

A FREE bookmaking workshop during "Don't Trash a Good Thing" by Kay Healy.Save your free spot for this fantastic bookmaking workshop with artist Kay Healy.Visitors of all ages are invited to join artist Kay Healy in a book-making project inspired by the exhibition, "Don’t Trash a Good Thing", on view at the Village of Industry & Art. Healy will demonstrate the process of creating origami books and discuss the connection between storytelling and visual art. This is a family-friendly event, but please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for an artist talk for "Don't Trash a Good Thing" before this off-site exhibition closes