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Academy of Natural Sciences Opens Art Gallery

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Academy of Natural Sciences Opens Art Gallery

A newly renovated gallery at the Academy of Natural
Sciences will feature changing displays of contemporary and historic
artworks that explore the inherent-but often overlooked-beauty of
science.

The Art of Science Gallery, located on the first floor, will
showcase rarely seen treasures from the Academy’s own world-renowned
collections, works by contemporary artists, and imagery generated by
Academy scientists, past and present.

The current exhibit, which opened Feb. 27 and runs through May
2, is First Impressions: Thomas Horsfield’s printed plants of Java.
Horsfield (1773-1859) was a Bethlehem, Pa., native and Academy member
who became the first American scientist to explore Southeast Asia. The
exhibit features 22 detailed prints made by applying ink to plants he
collected on the Indonesian island of Java. The images are both an
accurate record of the plant life on Java 200 years ago and also are
visually striking artistic compositions. And that’s the point of the
gallery.

“The line between art and science is often a blurry one,”
said Barbara Ceiga, vice president for public operations. “This
gallery gives us the opportunity to introduce our visitors to the idea
that science can be beautiful.”

Upcoming shows will feature a wide range of subjects, from
dramatic X-ray images of fish skeletons (May 15 through August 1) to
colorful illustrations of grasshoppers. Some shows will feature works by
contemporary artists and others will showcase imagery created by Academy
scientists in the course of their own research. Founded in 1812, the
Academy is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas and has a
long history of research, exploration and discovery, and important
collections to show for it.

For exhibit updates, visit www.ansp.org.

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March 16th, 2010 at 8:51 am

CFEVA presents Resources for Artists

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Resources for Artists


Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Presenter: Rory Golden, NewYork Foundation for the Arts


NYFA, one of the country’s largest support organizations for artists, has many fundraising and support programs that are available to artists regardless of where they live. On March 18th learn about the two primary programs that NYFA makes available to artists nationally, NYFA Source and the Fiscal Sponsorship Program.

1521 Locust Street, Lower Level, Philadelphia, 19102

http://www.cfeva.org/

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March 16th, 2010 at 8:37 am

Holiday Sale at Print Center

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Holiday Auction Sale!
Auction 2009

Finish up your holiday shopping with our Holiday Auction Sale!

There are many great pieces of art and gift certificates available for the Minimum Bid Price.

No more bidding - first come, first serve.

Browse online or stop by the gallery to see the work in person.

Friday, December 18, 4:00-7:30pm

We will be hosting a special evening to view the work so stop by and have some hot cider or a cold beer, courtesy of Victory Brewing Company. Enjoy a 10% discount in our Gallery Store that evening too!

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December 15th, 2009 at 6:00 pm

Photo Exh and Meet & Greet at TRUST

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EWTL

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December 1st, 2009 at 11:10 am

AREA 919 Announces Dec Events and Sale

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AREA 919 IS PLEASED TO HOST
A ONE NIGHT JEWELRY EXHIBITION AND SALE

Zivile Art


SECOND THURSDAY DECEMBER 10TH

CLOSING PARTY FOR 13 MONTHS  6-9PM

13 months

Works by  TODT, John Rosser, Amie Potsic, Abby Schmidt
Luis Montoya, Anthony Angelicola, Mark Khaisman


through December 12th

philadelphia live arts festival

DECEMBER’S LIVE ARTS FEATURED RESIDENT ARTISTS AND PROJECTS:

Choreographer and dancer Nichole Canuso (Wandering Alice, 2008) will show an early preview video of the concept for her latest work entitled TAKES.http://www.nicholecanusodance.com/

Actor and creator Charlotte Ford (Welcome to Yuba City, 2009) will perform segments of an intensely physical comedic theater piece she’s developing titled CHICKEN.

Choreographer Marianela Boan (Voyeur, 2007), joined by her dancers Bethany Formica and Scott McPheeters, will share a video of her latest piece Decadere and talk about their tour to the Dominican Republic and Colombia.http://www.marianelaboan.com/Site%205/Welcome.html

AREA 919

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December 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am

Between the Sheets: The Print Center Annual Auction

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Between the Sheets: The Print Center Annual Auction
Preview and Bid ONLINE!

The Print Center Annual Auction
**THIS SATURDAY** December 5

5:00-6:00pm Exclusive Champagne Preview
6:00-8:00pm Silent Auction
$100 Champagne Preview includes Auction Admission
$25 in Advance, $35 at the Door
For tickets, contact Eli VandenBerg at 215-735-6090 x1 orevandenberg@printcenter.org.
Exclusive Champagne Preview
Enjoy the sensual delights of decadent chocolate and delectable champagne! Exclusively for The Print Center’s Auction, one of our favorite artists, Virgil Marti, is teaming up with Philadelphia’s premiere chocolatiers Sara and Tom Block of Naked Chocolate Café, to create a specially crafted chocolate delight just perfect for laying on your pillow! Come early and get the first look at Auction items or close bidding by selecting Buy It Now! Don’t miss this sensational evening!

The auction will feature incredible work by artists such as Dotty Attie, Andrea M. Baldeck, Diane Burko, Paul Cava, Susan Fenton, Carl Fudge, David Graham, Daniel Heyman, Henry Horenstein, Jane Irish, Tristan Lowe, Sam Maitin, D.W. Mellor, Andrea Modica, Stuart Shils, Larry Spaid, Doug & Mike Starn and a South African Safariplus much more!
PREVIEW and BID ONLINE: www.printcenter.org
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November 30th, 2009 at 7:31 pm

Center for the Emerging Visual Artist Holiday Art Shop

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Save the Dates!
Center for the Emerging Visual Artist (CFEVA) is having a Holiday Art Shop
and we want you to come check it out.

When?
Monday, November 30th – Friday December 18th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Monday – Friday

Extended evening hours:
Thursday, December 3rd until 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 5th from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Where?


CFEVA at 1521 Locust Street, Lower Level
(Across from the Kibitz Room)

What?


Textiles – Jewelry – Small, Framed Works -
Limited Edition Prints – Blown Glass Ornaments -
Letterpress paper Pieces – Vases -
Sculpture – Wearable Art – Notecards – Books -
Many other creative gifts that will add that personal touch!

More information and sneak previews to come in the near future.  See you there!

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November 22nd, 2009 at 11:25 pm

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