Art For Life Philly Honors Jane Golden, Judy Brodsky and James Brantley!
October 15, 2018
Filed under Local Events, Local Organizations, Media, Opportunities, Resources, Shops & Galleries
On Saturday, November 3rd, Danny Simmons, and Rush Arts
invite you to the inaugural Art For Life Philadelphia!
Honoring Jane Golden of Mural Arts; artist, printmaker, professor, art activist Judy Brodsky, and artist James Brantley at this years’ Art For Life Philadelphia at The Painted Bride. Join us at #ArtForLifePhilly as we celebrate our honorees; showcase the #ArtForLifePhilly Art Auction featuring works by Derrick Adams, Rashid Johnson, Shepard Fairey & more; and continue to expand and highlight those central to our Rush Arts Philly mission: the youth & artists that bring our work to life!
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
The Painted Bride, Philadelphia, PA
6p Arrivals & Cocktails
7p Program
For additional information or to purchase tickets visit: http://rushphilanthropic.org/artforlifephilly/.
Rush Arts Philadelphia (RAP), a project of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF), has announced the honorees for the 2018 ART FOR LIFE PHILLY benefit on November 3, 2018 at the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia. It is the first time Art for Life is being held in Philadelphia. The honorees are Judith Brodsky, founder of the Brodsky Center which recently relocated to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Art (PAFA) from Rutgers University; Philadelphia figure and portrait painter James Brantley; and Jane Golden, executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Artist, poet and philanthropist Danny Simmons founded RAP in 2016 after relocating his home to Philadelphia from Brooklyn, NY. Simmons decided to locate RAP in the Logan section of Philadelphia to spur a revitalization of the neighborhood through the arts. Since RAP’s founding the organization has offered visual and performing arts classes to children and adults, including free progressive, multi-week programs, and exhibitions that have provided exposure to emerging artists and curators of color, while also introducing the Logan residents to high-quality fine art. RAP has exhibition and programming partnerships with the Barnes Foundation, Art Sanctuary, PAFA, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AMMP), and Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP), among others.
For Art for Life Philly, Danny Simmons hopes to create a new cannot miss event, with a more accessible ticket price starting at $150. Donors can further support the event by purchasing art donated by visual artists for the occasion.
ART FOR LIFE PHILLY’s hosts are Angela and Vanessa Simmons, nieces of Danny Simmons. Angela and Vanessa were recently elected to the board of RPAF. Manayunk real estate development and entrepreneur, and Angela and Vanessa’s colleague on the PRAF board Lenny Bazemore serves as co-host andJo-Jo Simmons will serve as honorary co-host.
For additional information or to purchase tickets visit: http://rushphilanthropic.org/artforlifephilly/.
4Ward Designs by Ria
Handmade Philly got the chance to interview Maria Chaney, a handmade jewelry designer from Philadelphia. Maria runs a business called 4Ward Designs by Ria. 4Ward Designs by Ria is a handcrafted beaded jewelry business, which carries handcrafted bracelets for men and women. Maria has been crafting jewelry for many years, however, she launched her business a little over 2 years ago on April 9, 2016. Come with me to take a peek into the creative world of 4Ward Designs by Ria.
When did you first realize you wanted to design jewelry?
What was your biggest fear when going out and starting your own line?
Where do you go for inspiration when working on new jewelry?
What is your favorite thing about being a jewelry designer?
How do you want customers to feel when wearing your jewelry?
What advice would you give to those who may want to start their own business designing or creating jewelry?
Should BEADWORK and JEWELRY MAKING be considered ART or CRAFT?
How do you decide what you want to create?
Anything else you we should know about you?
You can find 4Ward Designs on Facebook: 4WardDesignsbyRia and on Instagram: @4WardDesignsbyRia.
Be sure to check her out at next month’s West Park Arts Festival’s Handmade Marketplace. Attendees of all ages will enjoy stages of exciting culturally diverse performances by some of the area’s best dancers, musicians, and vocalists. Some of the talent includes the popular West Philadelphia Orchestra, Badd Kitti, Gretchen Elise Music, Patrice and The Show, The Philly Clicks, Jasmin Yahne Dance Company, and many more. The event will engage attendees in dance, art making, and many other activities including guided historical trolley tours through the Centennial District. Attendees can buy unique items in the Handmade Market, browse other vendors and enjoy the offerings of diverse food vendors.
To see more about the Arts Fest visit http://www.westparkcultural.org/west-park-arts-fest and http://www.facebook.com/westparkartsfestival. For more information
call 215-473-7810 or email info@westparkcultural.org.
This weekend! Saturday Social at Tulpehocken Exchange
December 20, 2017
Filed under DO IT YOURSELF, Local Events, Local Organizations
Tags: germantown, handmade, handmade philly, tulpehocken exchange
Join us as we open our studio from 12 pm to 6 pm. Stop by or stay all day. Bring a project to work on, or start something new. This is an open studio for artists, crafters and makers. You are welcome to draw, use watercolors, knit, crochet, embroider, weave, sew, or something else? Not sure if your project is a fit? Email us at tulpehockenex@gmail.com
Do you play an acoustic instrument? Bring it!
Ages 12 and up. All are welcome.
Light refreshments will be served. BYO beer and wine.
Want to carpool? Join our FB group to coordinate.
Location: 47 East High Street, in Germantown.
Tomorrow! Open House at Tulpehocken Exchange!
December 1, 2017
Filed under Handmade Philly Events, Local Events, Local Organizations
Handmade Philly has partnered up with the new maker space, Tulpehocken Exchange in Germantown. Join us as they open their doors from 3-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event.
Address: 47 East High Street, Philadelphia
Tomorrow! Handmade Philly workshop
December 1, 2017
Filed under DO IT YOURSELF, Handmade Philly Events, Local Events, Local Organizations
Holiday Silhouette Portraits for Beginners
Learn the classic art of paper cut silhouette portraiture. Take home a matted silhouette portrait. This makes a great holiday gift!
Handmade Philly member Kirsten Ashley will be kicking off our new workshop series at the Tulpehocken Exchange, a new maker space in Germantown. She will be leading this class tomorrow, Saturday December 2 from noon to 2 pm. Space is still available. To RSVP, email info@handmadephilly.com
Fee, which includes supplies is $40. Sliding scale is also available for students and those in need…hope to see you there!
Tulpehocken Exchange is located at 47 East High Street, Philadelphia.
Make a Zine Workshop with Katie Haegele!
November 21, 2017
Filed under DO IT YOURSELF, Handmade Philly Events, Local Events, Local Organizations, Member Spotlight
Join us for a Handmade Philly workshop led by Katie Haegele on January 13 from 1-4 pm. What better way to spend an afternoon?!
Location: Tulpehocken Exchange, in Germantown.
Tix are $20.
RSVP by emailing info@handmadephilly.com
Handmade Philly…
October 19, 2017
Filed under Local Organizations, Opportunities
Tags: handmade philly, maker space, Philly
Something exciting is in the works…check back soon for details!
