July 4th, 2008
Sweet Jane: New Photographs by Manuel Dominguez Jr.
The vintage/record shop Sweet Jane throws down on the 4th with New Photographs by Manuel Dominguez Jr., which opens from 7-10pm. DJ Ahmet Stax will be spinning, with food & beverages on hand. South Philly
July 3rd, 2008
Abington Art Center: Concerts at the Manor: Hanks Cadillac
Former WXPN DJ Kim Alexander's band Hank's Cadillac rocks out the sculpture park for Abington Art Center's first summer concert. The country/roots/rock/art night starts at 7, ends at 9pm, BYOLC (LC=Lawn Chair, remember that for a later date.) Also, the center will be giving tours during the weekend, so stop by between hot dogs. Elkins Park
July 4th, 2008
Space 1026: Out of the Shell of the Old : Justseeds
The collective Justseeds brings video installation/prints/"built-in enviornments" to the space, with a look at our violent past the hope of the future. The show promises events to follow throughout the month, as the collective is coming from across the country, but we will get to that when the time comes. The opening starts at 6pm. Center City
July 4th, 2008
Sweet Jane: New Photographs by Manuel Dominguez Jr.
The vintage/record shop Sweet Jane throws down on the 4th with New Photographs by Manuel Dominguez Jr., which opens from 7-10pm. DJ Ahmet Stax will be spinning, with food & beverages on hand. South Philly
July 5th, 2008
Copy Gallery: This Side of Paradise
Nick Paprone presents This Side of Paradise, which is "experiment with sound, sculpture and space working together as co-stars" (Copy p.r.) The show starts at 6, ends at 11pm. Center City
July 5th, 2008
Vox Populi: Bellwether (3 Walls Chicago)
As the tag line for this show says: "First Saturday not First Friday", because they know you have a fireworks stockpile you've been waiting to exhaust. Join Vox who is joining with 3 Walls Chicago and exhibiting their work (including Duncan from Bad at Sports) The opening goes from 6-11pm. Center City
Since it's the holiday and all, there's a lul in the calendar world, so here's the newest video from NEXUStv to keep you going!
Happy grilling.
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Through July 1st, 2008
Kelly & Weber Fine Art: Daniel Petraitis, Waste Management
K&W's season-closing show Waste Management deals with issues of, well, waste. The solo exhibition deals with cultural and social waste, and is, "is a response to living in a culture obsessed with the surface of things, a response to daily life, a response to product." (K&W p.r.) Check out Melissa McFeeters' review of the show here! Crane Arts Bldg./New Kensington
Through July 6th, 2008
Projects Gallery: ID
Roberta and Libby are at it again! The latest curatorial project by the duo, ID at Projects Gallery, features the work of "emerging Philadelphia artists united in pushing the boundaries of myth and persona in contemporary art" (Projects Gallery p.r.). Artists include Samantha Hill, Andrea Bibiloni, Carl Marin, Jay Hardman, Alex Gartelmann, Phil Jackson, Jamie Diamond, Katy Rose Glickman, Sarah Zimmer, and Diedra Krieger. Northern Liberties
Through July 12th, 2008
Little Berlin: Post Production
Sarah O'Donnell and Conor Fields present new video installations, both of whom explore "the physical and narrative structures of cinema and film -making through video installations and kinetic sculptures" (Little Berlin p.r.). From The Shining to Zoetrobes, these two deliver work that is about film, but refrain from making traditional films. Meta. Kensington
Through July 14th, 2008
Fleisher Art Memorial: Homemade
Locally-based Internationally-Renowned Pepon Osorio presents Homemade, a collaborative effort put together by Osorio, Catalina Mejia, Tony Rocco, Rana Sindhikara and Ben Volta, high school students from Philadelphia, and Fleisher area residents. The project is a "innovative community-based project" (Fleisher p.r.) in which students created installations in the homes of "African American and Laotian community elders, a Colombian family matriarch, and a multigenerational Vietnamese household" (p.r.) based upon the students interaction with them. Part social change, part art-for-everyone, part exhibition, the show features recreations of the original installations and photos documenting them. South Philly
Through July 20th, 2008
Bambi Gallery: Welcome To My World
Bambi's latest group show features the work of Marie DesMarais, Bill Lohre, and Joshua Erb in collaboration with Candace Karsch. It all results in a mix of collage, photo, and sculpture. Fishtown
Through July 31st, 2008
Fleisher/Ollman Gallery: A Cleaner Heart A Do It
A Cleaner Heart A Do It features Jennifer Levonian, Matthew Rich, Bill Walton and Casey Watson, all of whom purge for hours in their studio, which in turn is realized in their work. It's also William Pym's last curatorial effort as Director, and, in celebration, "All fans will receive an exclusive John Ollman MVP bobble figurine, while supplies last" (Fleisher/Ollman p.r.). Center City
Through July 31st, 2008
Jenny Jaskey Gallery: Christopher Davison: Had
This month, Jenny Jaskey's Cabin project space features a Funnel Pages favorite, Chris Davison. A mix of watercolor and other things, Davisons work is pretty much flat out great. Northern Liberties
Through August 3rd, 2008
ICA: Trenton Doyle Hancock:
Wow That's Mean and Other Vegan Cuisine, Mike's World:
Michael Smith & Joshua White (And Other Collaborators), and Thrish Donnelly
After 2 months of puppets, the ICA rolls out the red carpet on a new host of shows. New installations include Mike's World: Michael Smith & Joshua White (and other collaborators), Trisha Donnelly, and Trenton Doyle Hancock, featured on Art 21, who's glow in the dark wallpaper will cover the wall of the ramp. West Philly
Through August 3rd, 2008
Pageant Gallery: Hunter Stabler: Thanks to Mom and Dad/The Chain of the Worlds
We missed posting this show last week, the p.r. came a little late, but get down to South Philly and check out Stablers first Philadelphia-area solo exhibiton. The show features delicate cut paper pieces, which are so intricate, it makes me go crazy just looking at them. Gallery hours are Friday-Sunday, 12-8pm. South Philly
Through Sept 26th, 2008
Fleisher: The Annual Fleisher Faculty Exhibition.
Faculty members at the Fleisher have their annual exhibition. The show includes painting, sculpture, and much more from the varied and experienced faculty. South Philly
Through Oct. 25th, 2008
Temple Gallery: Volume Attempts: The Space of Books
Organized by Graphic Designers Purtill Family Business, Volume Attempts delves into the world of books and publishing. Both art-based publications and beyond are presented to look beyond the standard book, and will feature artist books and more. Old City
Through Dec. 6th, 2008
Bartrams Garden: Mark Dion: Travels of William Bartram Reconsidered
Urban Archaeologist/Artist Mark Dion traces the history of John and William Bartram, founders of america's oldest living botanical garden. Dion, whose presence at the garden was the result of a Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative award, has been working on this project for quite some time, and his project was visible on his specially tailored webiste. Now, his efforts have come together to form Travels of William Bartram, Reconsidered, an exhibition on view through Dec. 6th, 2008. And P.S., his website is awesome, you should spend some time on it. 54th and Lindbergh Blvd.