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Learn how you can help expand renewable energy in our community. The Clean Energy Co-op takes the lead by expanding renewable energy through a collective investment model. A new solar installation is planned for the roof of Weavers Way Co-op in Germantown by using this collective investment model. Learn how you can make this project a reality.
Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an engaging artist talk with artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, whose work is included in the current exhibition The Mashrabiya Project – Seeing Through Space. Kaabi-Linke is the fourth featured artist to speak in the exhibition’s ongoing lecture series. In this virtual talk, Kaabi-Linke will share her artistic journey and her connection to mashrabiya in the context of architecture, art, craft, and community. Nadia Kaabi-Linke was born Tunis, Tunisia, and raised in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. She graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Tunis, in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. at
Join us for How it Started and How it’s Going, a speaker series with collectors. For this session, we’ll get a different perspective on collecting by speaking with Suzanne Perrault a partner at Rago/Wright Auctions. We’ll learn about how she got started in the industry and why; we’ll hear what attracts them to certain pieces and see some of their favorite works along with pieces for an upcoming auction. We will also discuss what makes someone a collector of art, how to start your own collection, and how to become more knowledgeable about the auction world.
An online class with Dr. Toby Musgrave, Garden Historian, Designer, Author. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The perception of beauty is subjective and what one person may think beautiful, another may not. This is as true for garden art as for any other art form and in this lecture, plants and gardens historian Toby Musgrave will present and explore a selection of garden styles from across the world and down the centuries that have drawn differing opinions as to their beauty … or not, and delve into the whys and wherefores of the differences in opinion. Dr. Musgrave
This virtual talk by mycologist Patty Kaishian approaches the field of mycology through a theoretical framework rooted in queer and feminist theories, as well as philosophy of science and traditional ecological knowledge. The goal of this work is to challenge, push, and explore central tenets of institutional science, and to socially and historically situate current research dilemmas in mycology. Dr. Patricia Kaishian’s research focuses on fungal taxonomy, diversity, evolution, symbiosis, and ecology, particularly of the less-studied fungal groups, such as the insect-associated Laboulbeniales. She is a co-founder of the International Congress of Armenian Mycologists, which seeks to jointly protect Armenian
The “Cities Identity through Arts and Architecture” conference envelops topics concerning the conservation of cities’ identities through arts and architecture. It addresses multiple topics of contention concerning cities’ heritage and conservation efforts, such as the influence of artistic expression and creativity on cities’ safety, traditional artistic techniques & architecture, historical eras, and their construction practices, and sustainable preservation practices. The conference additionally highlights a special issue that deliberates upon Andalusian art and architecture, and its everlasting influence on contemporary architectural practices in the Mediterranean region, through Moorish and Arab constructions.
SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and
SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and
SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and
It’s the annual season for gift giving and that time of year when the U.S. sees an almost 25% increase in waste. This is a bonanza for the packaging industry, a significant boost in demand for plastic products, and further rationale for the fossil fuel industry to continue fracking. Join us virtually on Thursday, December 15, 6:30 - 8:00pm, for our next Philly Talks Trash Program, “From Packaging to Pollution,” a discussion led by experts who will provide a detailed look at how the fossil fuel industry is responsible for the huge rise in plastic manufacturing. We’ll discuss how this
Your Vote Matters: 2022 Midterm Elections and the Environment When it comes to the environment, our votes have never been more important than they will be in the 2022 Midterm Elections. In Philadelphia, because of its large population, good voter turnout can potentially determine the outcome of the Pennsylvania races for US Senate and Governor. Additionally on the ballot will be every seat in the PA House of Representatives and half of the State Senate seats. The choices have never been clearer between candidates committed to sustainability and renewable energy versus those who are pro-fossil fuels and opposed to policies
There is a mental health crisis on college campuses, which has only become more urgent in light of the lingering and long-term effects of the recent pandemic. As a resource to help ease these concerns, DMAX Foundation launched its interactive series, DMAX Students Speak! At these events, college students share their personal mental health journeys–feelings of stress or anxiety, disappointment or sadness, and isolation or loneliness–and how they have emerged on the other side of their struggles. When students speak freely about their personal stories, storytellers benefit by sharing how they are really doing with others, while listeners realize they
In the theme of community and photography, on September 19 at 7PM we will be holding a panel discussion between artists and community members alike on the importance photography can hold in underserved communities. Photography Without Borders will be joining us along with some of the artists from In These Strange & Uncertain Times, including Homies Helping Homies co-founder, Kevin Bass. In addition, we will hear from other mutual aid and photography organizations. In These Strange & Uncertain Times is on view from September 2 - October 2 at Cherry Street Pier. Visit 2020photofestival.org for Zoom link information.
Small businesses are vital to the local economy and a sustainable future. How are businesses practicing sustainability in practical and less “traditional” ways? Approaching businesses from both a sustainability and equity lens will help strengthen the local ecosystem and create a cleaner city. Join us for this fireside chat with SBN’s Executive Director, Devi Ramkissoon, to discuss her role and how Philadelphia can become a more sustainable, equitable and small business-friendly city. About the Speaker: Devi Ramkissoon, Executive Director, Sustainable Business Network Devi Ramkissoon comes to SBN with 15+ years of experience in international development, specializing in working with
