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SUMMARY:Three Different Types of Mark Making- Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit showcases three mediums to highlight the overshadowed aspects of society. Whether it comes from personal experiences or a general fascination\, Sean Christopher\, Dominique Samarco\, and David Herman Jr. use their artist tools to expose the most vulnerable within our communities that tend to be ignored. Three Different Types of Mark Making hopes to open honest conversations\, encourage self reflection\, and make you look at things in a way you may not have to in day-to-day life. \nSean Christopher’s Statement: \nBlack Bodies uses watercolor to explore identity\, visibility\, and freedom. The medium reflects vulnerability and strength through its fluidity and transparency. Black Bodies celebrates and honors the emotional and historical weight the body carries. This series welcomes a space for dialogue\, reflection\, and healing\, transforming personal experience into collective understanding. \nDominique Samarco’s Statement: \nDreams project utopian futures. As educators\, we hold the responsibility to inspire students. I use Philadelphia to map out profound love alongside systemic instability. Through currere\, I retrace my working-class roots to analyze larger issues\, translating memory and emotion into a visual language that examines who I was\, am\, and am becoming. \nDavid Herman Jr.’s Statement: \nPhotography studies fields of attention. I investigate how perception emerges through color\, form\, materiality\, and the built environment. I seek to understand how bodies know themselves in relation to the world. What is often encountered as everyday background continually shapes movement\, feeling\, orientation\, and meaning. I explore how the world continually participates in the formation of perception and experience. \nJoin the opening of Three Different Types of Mark Making to see three artists’ interpretations of art. The opening will be on August 21st\, 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM and held in the Kiosk Gallery at Utility Works (32 E Baltimore Ave\, Lansdowne\, PA 19050). See you then! \nAbout the Gallery\nThis exhibition is organized by the Lansdowne Art Committee\, a volunteer group of The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the Lansdowne Arts Committee is to create\, foster\, and promote Lansdowne’s identity as a vibrant and inspiring artistic community. The Lansdowne Art Committee is dedicated to nurturing creative expression\, enhancing community engagement\, stimulating economic growth\, preserving and celebrating Lansdowne’s diversity\, and cultivating arts education and access. \nThe Kiosk Gallery is located in the front Lobby of Utility Works\, a creative co-working space in Lansdowne PA*. Originally home to Delaware County Electric and built in the early 20th century\, Utility Works* has been transformed into a creative co-working building that houses 23 art studios\, a ceramics studio as well as a Maker Space. \nParking: There is a municipal lot behind Dunkin’ Donuts that is available to the public\, as well as additional street parking along Baltimore Ave and Highland Ave. \nGallery Accessibility \nInclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all. \nApproachable Entrance: Our front door on Baltimore Ave. (look for the gold doors) is an accessible entrance. Please ask a member of staff if you need both doors open to gain entry. \nAccessible Restroom: We offer an accessible ADA-approved gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors. \nWide Walkways: Our walkways are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users\, ensuring smooth and easy navigation. \nAbout the Venue: \nUtility Works is a 7\,500 sq. ft. art studio building located at 32 East Baltimore Ave. in Lansdowne\, PA. Our Space is home to 23 artist studios\, a hot-desk co-working area\, a MakerSpace classroom\, a ceramic studio\, an art gallery\, and a juice bar. \nUtility Works is operated by the LEDC (Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation)\, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to fostering a human-centered ecosystem by supporting small businesses\, including brick-and-mortar stores\, entrepreneurs\, artists\, and makers.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/three-different-types-of-mark-making-opening-reception-2/
LOCATION:Utility Works – Creative Community\, East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, USA\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:SHOWING/UP: A Professional Workshop on Exhibiting your Work
DESCRIPTION:This workshop seeks to demystify the techniques to maintaining a healthy artist practice and making way for a thriving and consistent career \nA healthy practice relies on several self-driven components working symbiotically. Each one of these steps are interchangeable\, and influence each other. But where to start? \nIn this workshop\, we will be going over three components of a professional artist practice: \nA guide on showing your work and maintaining a consistent exhibition schedule\nA light overview of Career Support: Sales\, Residencies\, Grants\, and Funding strategies\nBuilding and maintaining your art community. \nAbout the Instructor: \nPatricia Renee’ Thomas is a painter\, researcher\, and educator based in Philadelphia with a BFA from Tyler School of Art and Architecture and an MFA from University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design. \nShe has exhibited in several Museums\, including The DuSable Black History Museum in Chicago\, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit\, The Colored Girls Museum in Philadelphia\, PA\, The Delaware Contemporary Museum in Wilmington\, DE and the Susquehanna Museum of Art in Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania. Thomas has exhibited with galleries in New York\, Los Angeles\, Detroit\, New Orleans\, Chicago\, San Francisco\, Miami\, Lagos\, Nigeria and Koln\, Germany. She was a 2025 McMillian Stewart Chair of Painting Fellow and Visiting Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art\, a 2021 recipient of the Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art\, and a 2021 recipient of the Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship. Thomas teaches Painting and Drawing at University of Pennsylvania and is currently Visiting Faculty at Penn State University.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/showing-up-a-professional-workshop-on-exhibiting-your-work/
LOCATION:Utility Works – Creative Community\, East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, USA\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Labyrinth\, Mythology\, and You
DESCRIPTION:Join Golden-Thread Labyrinths co-founders\, Dr. Dylan Odhner (Mythological Studies) and Rev. Alan Cowley (Artist and Labyrinth Designer) for a workshop series exploring the power of labyrinth meditation and applied mythology—create & take home your very own finger-labyrinth(s)! \nThe human story is not new! Our modern experiences\, while clothed with the fabric of our time\, are fundamentally the same experiences that have always been happening. The stories (mythology) and symbols (like the labyrinth) that we hold on to and pass down through the generations\, some for many thousands of years\, are like the threads of a beautiful tapestry showing us an image of all that it is to be human\, from our various backgrounds. \nAugust 16 – Personal Mythology – \nWhat stories make up your personal mythology? Where do you see your journey going\, and how do you hope to get there?\nLabyrinth Project: “The Labyrinth of Your Life” create a unique paper-craft labyrinth representing your own personal mythology! \nGolden-Thread Labyrinths is registered as a 501c3 Public Benefit Charity. “We bring more people to the labyrinth\, and the labyrinth to more people.”
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-labyrinth-mythology-and-you/
LOCATION:Utility Works – Creative Community\, East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, USA\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sip and Sew with Fashions by Shida
DESCRIPTION:Sip & Sew Night \nJoin us for a fun and relaxing evening of creativity\, community\, and sewing! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills\, this hands-on workshop will guide you through using a sewing machine to create your very own tote bag. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere while sipping on tea and cocktails\, meeting fellow creatives\, and learning from an expert in the field. \nWhat to Expect: \nStep-by-step guidance on using a sewing machine\nAll materials provided to craft your tote\nA welcoming and social environment to connect with others\nComplimentary tea and cocktails to sip while you sew\nSewing machines will be available\, but if you have your own\, we encourage you to bring your own sewing machine\nAbout the Artist:\nFashions by Shida is a Lansdowne-based fashion brand\, proudly operating out of Utility Works Lansdowne. \nRashida Osbourne is a graduate from Philadelphia University (renamed to Thomas Jefferson University)\, with a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Industry Management. Her passion for the art of fashion flourished in her childhood years. It wasn’t until years after college she decided to listen to her family and pursue her dreams. \nIn 2014 Rashida was having a phone conversation with two women\, who are strong influences in her life\, when she expressed her dream of pursuring her passion. In just a few months that journey began. With an extraordinary team\, some of the greatest opportunities flourished for Fashion by Shi’da. In June 2014\, Fashion by Shi’da had a grand launch for her business idea. \nAs 2015 approached\, endless doors were opened. The journey began with entering a fashion competition\, allowing her to take home the title of “Winning Designer.” There were numerous fashion shows that included Summer White Tour\, Rutger University-Black Student Union Fashion Show\, and the greatest was a featured designer in Jersey City Fashion Week. \nParking: \nAvailable in the Highland Avenue parking lot behind Dunkin’\nStreet parking is also available \nFirst Floor Accessibility\nInclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.\nApproachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter\, providing ease of access for everyone.\nAccessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.\nWide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users\, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.\nDon’t miss this unique chance to learn\, sip\, and sew in a welcoming community space! Spaces are limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot today.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sip-and-sew-with-fashions-by-shida/
LOCATION:Utility Works – Creative Community\, East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, USA\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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