InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building

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 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

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.

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

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 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 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 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.

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

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,

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 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

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

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)

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,

Please join us between 1 - 4 PM on August 12th at the InLiquid Gallery.Did you know the City of Philadelphia cannot recycle #6 plastic? Well, let’s turn trash into treasures and make DIY shrinky dinks! Join Jazmyn Crosby, InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigades’ Artist Ambassador, to learn how to make unique shrinky dinks from recycled plastic. Stop by the Inliquid Gallery between 1- 4 pm on August 12th to participate. Crosby’s Hungry Body installation is woven into the grates outside the InLiquid Gallery and can be seen (and heard) during this event. Disposable plastic cups, lids, clothes hangers,

Join us on August 10th, from 6-9 PM, for the opening reception of New Now VI, celebrating the work of Inliquid's newest members!Join us on August 10th, from 6-9 PM, for the opening reception of New Now VI, celebrating the work of Inliquid's newest members!Since 1999, InLiquid has connected artists and audiences in Philadelphia and the surrounding region. In the sixth installment of its new member showcase, New Now VI, 31 artists of diverse mediums, inspirations, and histories, come together in the InLiquid Gallery. Though distinct, they are linked by the local community and a shared interest in the human

Please join us at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11th, to hear from the 3 artists of "Glass House + Meddow" on view now at the InLiquid Gallery.One of the first written mentions of the River Wards came in the 1690s referring to it as the “Glass House and Meddow.” This indication of a glass manufacturing mill in the area foreshadowed the colonization and industrialization that shaped Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Port Richmond, and Kensington for generations. This exhibition looks at how our past has influenced our present, here and now, and will continue to shape our future -- affecting our

Inliquid and the Jericho Cinema Club invite you to join us for a screening of "Foragers," directed by Palestinian filmmaker Jumana Manna.Inliquid, in collaboration with Jericho Cinema Club, invites you to join us on Thursday, April 27, in the InLiquid Gallery for a screening of Foragers, directed and produced by Palestinian filmmaker Jumana Manna. Foragers depicts the dramas around the practice of foraging for wild edible plants in Palestine/Israel with wry humor and a meditative pace. Shot in the Golan Heights, the Galilee and Jerusalem, it moves between fiction, documentary and archival footage to portray the impact of Israeli nature

Join us on June 8th for the opening of "Glass House + Meddow," and for the unveiling of an installation by our 40PNPB Artist Ambassador.Join us on June 8th, from 6-9 PM, in the InLiquid Gallery, for the opening of our latest exhibition, Glass House + Meddow, and for the unveiling of an exterior art installation by our 40PNPB Artist Ambassador, Jazmyn Crosby. Glass House + Meddow features three separate art installations by Donna Backues, Chantal Westby, and Jaime Alvarez. By focusing on this particular spot on the planet, Glass House + Meddow examines the human impact on the local