Paradigm Arts Building

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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 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

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

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 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

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.*

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 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

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

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.*

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