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Thursday, September 2nd,
City Hall 5th floor, NE corner
5-7 pm
in celebration of:

The Philadelphia Sketch Club’s
150th Anniversary Exhibition at City Hall

John Ennis, “Reservations”, oil on canvas.

Philadelphia – The City of Philadelphia’s Art In City Hall exhibition program introduces an exhibition by the Philadelphia Sketch Club in celebration of it’s 150th anniversary. 120 paintings, drawings, photographs and prints adorn the 5th floor corridor near the Offices of City Council and the balcony overlooking Council Chambers. The exhibit runs from September 2nd – October 22, 2010 and is located on the fifth floor, North corridor of City Hall. Visitors should sign in at the NE corner visitor’s entrance and take the elevator to the fifth floor. A reception open to the general public is scheduled for Thursday, September 2nd , from 5-7 pm.

The Philadelphia Sketch Club’s 150th Anniversary Members Exhibition at City Hall celebrates the 150th anniversary of America’s oldest artists club. The Sketch Club was founded on November 20, 1860, by six former students of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) who wanted to improve their skills at illustration. From these early meetings it became apparent the artists benefited from social exchange, seeing the works of others, mutual encouragement and a unique camaraderie. The Club’s membership soon included many painters, sculptors, print makers and art critics who would make their mark on American art history. Important early members included A. B. Frost, Thomas Moran, Edward Moran, Daniel Ridgway Knight and Howard Roberts. In the mid-1870s Thomas Eakins taught life classes at the Sketch Club and used that experience to become an instructor at PAFA when they opened the Furness building in 1876. It was during this time that Eakins painted Philadelphia’s most important painting, The Gross Clinic. In 1912 N. C. Wyeth held his first solo exhibition in the Sketch Club’s gallery. These are but a few of the important highlights from the Club’s history. Linked by their location on the 200 block of South Camac Street to the Plastic Club, an early women’s art club, both clubs remained single gender organizations until 1990. Today, over 50% of the Sketch Club’s members are women. The Club continues today with the same zeal as it did in its early days to fulfill its mission to support and nurture working visual artists, the appreciation of the visual arts, visual arts education and the value of the visual arts to the community.

This exhibition, supported by Art In City Hall and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, presents a comprehensive look at art being produced by contemporary Philadelphia Sketch Club members. The exhibition is part of a number of 150th anniversary celebratory exhibitions arranged by the Sketch Club at important venues to include the National Constitution Center, Brandywine River Museum, Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Berman Museum of Art, James A. Michener Art Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Woodmere Art Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia. You can learn more about the Sketch Club at www.sketchclub.org.

Art In City Hall is a collaborative effort between the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the arts community. It is supported by an independent Advisory Council made up of arts professionals and private citizens. Since the program began in 1984, over 2000 emerging artists have shown their talents in the hallways of City Hall through juried group exhibitions based on specific themes. In addition to these exhibitions, the program also displays artwork from Philadelphia’s schools, other city agencies, local non-profits, and community arts organizations. For more information, visit: www.phila.gov/artincityhall or join us on www.Facebook.com.

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The mission of the Office of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy is to improve access to the arts for both residents and visitors and to expand arts education for young people. The Office also coordinates with relevant City agencies to unify the City’s arts efforts, oversees all the City’s arts programs, and serves as a liaison between the City’s many cultural institutions. Furthermore, the Office supports the growth and development of the City’s arts, culture, and creative economy sector, by promoting public and private investment. In addition to the Office’s focus on the nonprofit arts sector, it also focuses on the many aspects of the larger arts and culture industry including individual artists, design industries, music clubs and other entertainment ventures.

PRESS CONTACTS ONLY:
Tu Huynh, 215-686-9912 September 2010

JOIN THE OFFICE OF ARTS, CULTURE AND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY
IN CELEBRATION OF STUDENT ART IN CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 4-6 PM
THE ART GALLERY AT CITY HALL, ROOM 116
EAST PORTAL MARKET ST. ENTRANCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

A-PLUS ART
Annual City Hall Celebration of Student Art

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with The School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Comprehensive Arts Education presents “A-Plus Art”, a student art exhibition featuring some of the best works from Philadelphia’s public schools. The exhibition is located in the newly renovated Art Gallery At City Hall, Room 116 East Portal Market St. entrance. It runs thru October 1st. A reception is scheduled for September 29, from 4-6 pm.

“A-Plus Art” is a selection of some of the best art from students in Philadelphia’s public schools. Each year, The School District of Philadelphia organizes an exhibition of approximately 1,500 works of art at the School District Administration Building on North Broad St. 44 pieces were chosen by an independent panel, including group projects from grade K – 12 from a number of schools in all areas of the city. Each participating student will receive a Mayoral Certificate of Artistic Achievement.

The exhibition recognizes quality arts education as vitally important to the critical development of our youth. Dr. Dennis Creedon, the Director of Comprehensive Arts Education, and Tessie Varthas, Content Specialist-Art Education were instrumental in the organization of this exhibition.

Gary Steuer, Chief Cultural Officer and Director of the Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy:
When I was a young public school student in New York City MANY years ago, I exhibited in a similar show of the best work by public school students. I still remember the pride and optimism it gave me as a young artist. I am honored to now be able to pass on that experience to this very talented group of students, and I wish them great success!

The new Art Gallery At City Hall was created by the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy to further enliven City Hall with arts and culture. The exhibitions highlight the work of Philadelphia arts and cultural organizations, including an annual exhibition of student art. As Gary Steuer notes, “It is a tangible representation of the value this City places on its arts, culture and heritage community, and will bring the power of the arts to the many City workers and visitors who pass through City Hall every day.”

The mission of the Office of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy is to improve access to the arts for both residents and visitors and to expand arts education for young people. The Office also coordinates with relevant City agencies to unify the City’s arts efforts, oversees all the City’s arts programs, and serves as a liaison between the City’s many cultural institutions. Furthermore, the Office supports the growth and development of the City’s arts, culture, and creative economy sector, by promoting public and private investment. In addition to the Office’s focus on the nonprofit arts sector, it also focuses on the many aspects of the larger arts and culture industry including individual artists, design industries, music clubs and other entertainment ventures.

PRESS CONTACTS ONLY:
Tu Huynh, 215-686-9912 August 2010
artincityhall@phila.gov

Let’s Jam!  The Basics of Food Preservation

Yum, all that delicious summer and fall bounty—how to savor it all year? 

Be self-sufficient!  Learn to how to make and preserve (w/ hot water canning)  jams, jellies and easy pickles as well as tomatoes (sauce and whole), peaches, pears and more; f Also some tips on freezing fruits and vegetables.

Wed. August 18th, 6 to 8pm or Saturday, Aug.  21st, 10 to  Noon  $20.00 per person

At Kelly Caterers:  1186 Downingtown Pike ( Rte. 322)  Downingtown 19335   

Contact Deb at 610-384-2535 or debc3a@verizon.net
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Then get your music festival groove on while it’s still almost summer when C3A presents:

HoneyFest  2010, on Saturday, September 11th, Noon till 8 In Wagontown.  Six jam, funk and blues acts in a beautiful BYO setting.  This is a charity event to raise awareness and donations for the PKD (polycystic kidney disease) Foundation, an inherited illness that affects 12 million people.  See Flyer for more info.
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On Sat. September 18th - 8 to midnight

Get ready to be funked, fuzzed and jazzed withThe Big Unkle, who draw upon elements of funk, jazz, world beat, and rock & roll for compositions that “gently disturb the peace and reinforce the power of soul.”

At The Attic Lounge at Harry’s – Offering a sumptuous sophisticated atmosphere in western Chester County

2949 Lincoln Hwy, Sadsburyville, Chester County (19309)

- $5 cover  – Dress to impress  – Martini bar and elegant snack
menu – Come-listen-relax 

The Coatesville Area Arts Alliance – C3A – Where Art Means Business
www.CthreeA.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2010

Fox Chase’s own Larry Saklad, singer-songwriter @ Art In The Park June 5

On Saturday 6-5 from 1pm to 6pm, Larry Saklad, a longtime resident of Fox Chase/ Rockledge, performs 2 shows during Art In The Park, Lion’s Park – 7900 Oxford Ave (at Loney St). This annual outdoor event with artists, painters, crafts and family activities is presented by Rockledge/ Fox Chase Business Assoc & Moegerle Paints.

Saklad, who is readying a new album for release Sept 14, will perform original songs including his Oh Philadelphia, a song/project compiling local songs to do with Philly, and debut Yet2B ‘06. Currently he performs solo with guitar and occasional back up, plus a few songs with co-writer Kim De Meo, and other guests. His history in the Phila Music Scene spans 30 years, original member on keyboards for Alan Mann, David Rowan, Robert Hazard to name a few.

Visit his myspace.com/lsaklad & reverbnation.com/yet2b for listening and learning more about this prolific musician who began piano age 6 leading to Carnegie Hall age 10, and his return to the public ear: this year’s busiest spring schedule yet. SAKLAD also plays 2 NYC shows 6-12, 26 and The Pennant East, NJ on 6-19 9pm.

June 5 [raindate 6-12] 1pm – 6pm, Art In The Park w/ Larry Saklad, Lion’s Park – 7900 Oxford Ave, Phila. 19111

for more info
SAKLAD: 215-688-1419 kidgrinrecords@hotmail.com
Art In The Pk: Christine 215-745-7815 sajahoney@gmail.com (Moegerle’s)

Philadelphia painter, muralist and landscape artist, Paulette Bensignor annouces the opening of her latest exhibit,
Spring 2010 Landscapes, at the Tyme Gallery in Havertown PA.

The Tyme Gallery is located at
17 W. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083, 610-853-1215, www.tymegallery.com
hours: Tue – Fri. 10am to 6:30pm, Sat. 10am-4pm

For more info contact Paulette at (610) 664-0972.

Prints Link Philadelphia in City Hall North Portal

Wind Prints: It’s In the Air
Prints Link Philadelphia
March 8 – April 9, 2010
City Hall, North Portal
Opening Reception: March 20, 1-3 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Art In City Hall is pleased to present Wind Prints: It’s in the Air, March15 – April16. The exhibition by Prints Link Philadelphia will take place in City Hall’s North Portal. A reception open to the general public will be held on March 20 from 1-3 pm.

Wind Prints: It’s in the Air consists of eight banners, each eight feet by ten feet, printed by children and teens. The banners will form a canopy over City Hall’s North Portal. Wind Prints is an exhibition of Prints Link Philadelphia (PLP), an open membership coalition of community arts organizations, art centers, museums, schools and teaching artists dedicated to promote and teach printmaking to children and teens in the Philadelphia region. Founded in May 2009, Prints Link Philadelphia is the only independent project of Philagrafika Festival 2010 dedicated to printmaking by children and teens. Visit: http://www.philagrafika2010.org/node/220.

The nine groups and their art educator representatives are: The Attic Youth Center (Beth Pulcinella), Germantown Academy (David Love), Haverford High School (Mark Wangberg). Hill-Freeman School (Valerie Van Pham), Independence Charter School (Rachel Schaffran), Nueva Esperanza Academy (Amy Diaz Newman), Norris Square Neighborhood Project Prodigies (Cathryn Carkhuff), Philadelphia Museum of Art (Carly Wiley), and Russell Byers Charter School (Amy Jared). Wendy Osterweil at Tyler School of Art/Temple University is the PLP Coordinator.

Art In City Hall hours are 8 – 5pm weekdays, closed weekends and holidays. For more information, please contact: Tu Huynh, artincityhall@phila.gov, (215) 686-9912.

Art In City Hall is a collaborative effort between the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and Philadelphia’s arts community. It is supported by an independent Advisory Council made up of arts professionals and private citizens. Since the program began in 1984, over 2000 emerging artists have shown their talents in the hallways of City Hall through juried group exhibitions based on specific themes. In addition to these exhibitions, the program also displays artwork from Philadelphia’s schools, other city agencies, local non-profits, and community arts organizations. For more information, visit: www.phila.gov/artincityhall or join us on

City of Philadelphia,
Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
116 City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-686-9912
Fax: 215-686-4520
www.phila.gov/artincityhall

Old City Jewish Art Center
February 2010
OCJAC: First Friday

 
Oil on canvas, watercolors, botanical collages, pencil drawings, photographic prints, landscapes, still life, realism, grapes, olives, dates, pomegranates, figs – What do they all have in common? 
 
Please join us on Friday, February 5th from 5-9 PM for First Friday
“Tu B’Shevat – New Year for Trees” Art Exhibition at (OCJAC) Old City Jewish Art Center 119 N. 3rd St. and find out what they have in common.
 
This wonderful exhibition features these artists: educator/painter/and print maker Paulette Bensignor, fine arts painter Susan Forbes, botanical collage artist Rachel Isaac, photographer B. Leah Palmer, and water colorist Barbara Rosenzweig.  See works of art that include fruits of the holy land of Israel, landscapes, trees, botanical bouquet collages, and much more.
 
“Man is a tree of the field,” and the Jewish calendar reserves one day each year (the New Year for Trees on the 15th of Shevat) for us to contemplate our affinity with our botanical analogue and what it can teach us about our own lives.  For man is a tree of the field. (Deuteronomy 20:19)
 
Don’t miss “Meet the Artists’ Reception” scheduled for Sunday, February 14th from 2- 4:00 PM.  Come meet the artists.  See the
Tu B’Shevat Art Exhibition, sample refreshments in celebration of Tu B’Shevat and really enjoy a warm friendly socializing atmosphere.   
 
Gallery hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 1-6 PM.  “Tu B’Shevat – New Year for Trees” Art Exhibition from February 5-24th. Please stop by to browse in our BIG small crafts area, knitted art to wear, ceramics and more.
 
For more information, please call Sherry at 215-923-1222 and go to our website at www.ocjac.org .

Hope to See You There!
 
Old City Jewish Art Center
119 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia PA
215-923-1222

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Paulette Bensignor will be participating in a group show:

Tu B’Shevat Art Exhibition
February 5th – 24th, 2010
OCJAC (Old City Jewish Art Center) a project of Jewish Heritage Programs
119 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia. PA 19106, 215.923.1222 www.ocjac.org

The exhibition will run from Feb. 5th – 24th, 2010.
Gallery hours are: Tuesday-Thursday 1-6pm (excluding Saturdays & religious holidays).
Tu B’Shevat Art Exhibition: Friday, February 5, 2010 from 5-9:00 PM.
A traditional Shabbos dinner begins at 9:15 pm after the reception.
Meet the Artists Reception: Sunday, February 14th, 2010 from 2-4:00 pm.