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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

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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

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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

New shows at the Locks Gallery

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Locks Gallery 600 Washington Square South, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-629-1000, Email: info@locksgallery.com, Hours: Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm

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November 27th, 2009 at 6:29 pm

The Clay Studio’s Annual Holiday Exhibition

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Gifted: 
The Clay Studio’s Annual Holiday Exhibition

Elevate the art of Gift Giving: This year, choose to make a difference by supporting the arts during the holiday season. By giving a few, carefully considered handmade objects from The Clay Studio, your recipient is left with a quality piece of art to be admired. Remember, your purchase makes a distinctly positive impact on the entire community by supporting our 12 Resident Artists, 40 Associate Artists, School and the award-winning Claymobile outreach program.

Exhibition Run: November 6, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Reed Smith Gallery Opening: FIRST FRIDAY, November 6, 5-9pm.
Reed Smith, Bonovitz and Harrison Gallery Opening: FIRST FRIDAY, December 4th, 5-9pm.

490First Friday Reed Smith Gallery Opening: November 6 from 11 am – 9 pm

First Friday Extended Gallery Opening: December 4th from 5 pm – 9 pm

The public is cordially invited to attend both receptions, meet Clay Studio staff, faculty and Resident Artists, and partake in light refreshments and peppermint cocoa while they shop for handmade, one-of-a-kind works that elevate the art of gift giving.

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November 27th, 2009 at 5:28 pm

Five CFEVA Artists “Who Will Make You Rich”

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Philadelphia Magazine Names
Five CFEVA Artists “Who Will Make You Rich”
Julia Blaukopf, Rachel Constantine, Brooke Hine, Mark Khaisman, and Julia Stratton

These 5 local artists - all participants in CFEVA’s programs - were identifited by CFEVA Artistic Advisor Eileen Tognini as some of Philadelphia’s top emerging artists. Be sure to grab a copy of the November 2009 issue and read this full article on page 36! Also featured in this issue are Kate Kaman and Joel Erland, a pair of CFEVA artists who own an operate HumanKind Design, a fine art and fabrication studio.

Work by these artists is available at the Center for Emerging Visual Artists

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!

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November 27th, 2009 at 5:25 pm

Anthony Tammaro Exhibition

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October 6th, 2009 at 11:28 pm

Artist Studios West of Broad

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Visit Artist Studios West of Broad

Saturday and Sunday October 10-11 from noon-6pm
All StudioTours are FREE and Self-Guided


Joel Erland of Human Kind Design, Sherman Mills in East Falls

Tour artist studios and workspaces in and around Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, Germantown, Manayunk, East Falls, West Philly, Center City West, Fairmount and North Philly.

Look for special workshops, including a photo booth at the studio of JJ Tiziou, letterpress workshop with Katie Baldwin, Site-specific installation at the studios of Maria Anasazi, Gina Michaels, John Phillips…and more! For a full list of participating artists this weekend, visit our website.

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October 6th, 2009 at 11:26 pm

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