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  • Preserving a Narrative: A Discussion around Archival Methodologies

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

    Join in on a discussion with artist and Linda Dubin Garfield Fellow Natalie Manes about archival work.Presented alongside 2 exhibitions at 704 Catharine St as part of Collective Futures, this discussion is in conversation with archival studies. In 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.Similarly, Taking a step sideways and then

  • How to: Publish Artist Books and Zines

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

    Have you ever thought about making your own publication, but felt unsure of where to start?For 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.About the SpeakersTom 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.Nicole

  • Kite-Making Workshop

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

    Get ready to craft your own colorful kite, led by exhibiting artist Arnab Gan Choudhury!Kite-Making WorkshopJoin 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.Suggested $10 donation

  • Color as Collage: A Color Theory Workshop

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

    Participants will learn how artists use color within their work while challenging themselves to play and investigate new applications.During “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.This workshop is in association with the artists' duo exhibition at DVAA, "How to Map an Echo."No

  • Setting the Record Straight: A Zinemaking Workshop

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

    Join artists from Addenda to explore the process of zine-making as an act of archival activism.During 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.

  • DVAA Closing 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

  • Wrapping Paper Making Workshop

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

    Get ready to unleash your creativity and design unique wrapping paper at our hands-on workshop!Join 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.No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. We'll provide all the materials you need to create unique and personalized wrapping paper.Pay what you can -- the suggested donation is $10.00!

  • Ornament Making Workshop

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

    OrnamentLooking 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!Supplies provided!$10 donation suggested, but pay what you can!

  • DVAA Closing 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

  • Setting The Table: A Dinner Party with Philly Hummus Girl

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

    You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Philly Hummus Girl + Binding AgentsAn evening inspired by Sami Tamimi’s “Boustany”, a homage to Palestinian food and culture.You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Philly Hummus Girl + Binding Agents.Ticket $150Time 6 - 8 pmDate Friday, September 12Address 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PAA Ticket Includes A Donation To The Gallery • A Refreshing Cocktail (or Mocktail!) • A Delicious MealOn Friday, September 12, Da Vinci Art Alliance in partnership with Binding Agents invites you to gather for Setting the Table: A Dinner Party with

  • A Risograph Collage + Zine Making Workshop with Pet Riso

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

    During this zine and collage workshop, participants will be able to re-contextualize the work in Friend of a Friend of a Friend exhibitionDuring 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.About the ExhibitionWhat do you visualize when you imagine an artist making their work? The cliché we often see in media is an artist working alone

  • The DVAA Flea Market

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

    Join us for our upcoming Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good. All proceeds go to DVAA's fundraising efforts.Join us for our upcoming Summer Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good.Whether you’re on the lookout out for basement bargains or want to support a local artist-run organization, we’ve got something for everyone.What you’ll find at our Market:ArtToolsCollectablesClothesArt booksArt SuppliesHome DecorAnd, so much more!This 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

  • A Farmer Jawn Interactive Talk & Hanging Collage Making Workshop

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

    Join us for an interactive talk with the manager of the Elkins Park farm run by Farmer JawnThis 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

  • 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