The features blog of The Temple News
Monday
February 2014
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Written by Chelsea Finn, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
Every year, the Free Library of Philadelphia picks a book for One Book, One Philadelphia – a program that aims to bring the city together by ways of increased literacy among children, teens and adults through workshops and events.
The book chosen for the program this year is “The Yellow Birds” by Kevin Powers. Events on the book will happen throughout the city from now until March 19.
Sunday
February 2014
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Written by Chelsea Finn, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
Inspired by Black History Month, the Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design will take a look back at the Civil Rights Movement by opening the exhibit “Joel Katz: And I Said No Lord” on March 15.
Katz is known for his work with black and white photography, capturing the violence in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. Katz was not only a photographer, but an author, information designer and a teacher at the University of the Arts. On Feb. 25, Katz will be holding a lecture about his art as well as the project starting at 11:30 a.m. Katz will also hold a book signing on March 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
February 2014
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Written by Chelsea Finn, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
This past fall. the National Archives at Philadelphia renovated their building on Market Street, turning thousands of pieces of microfilm into trash. During the renovations, the Dumpster Divers of Philadelphia, a group of 40 local artists who try to cut down on trash impact by utilizing waste in their art, stepped in. Using the old pieces of microfilm, the Dumpster Divers came up with new creations seen through the exhibit , “Alchemy: The Art of the Dumpster Divers,” which will run at the National Archives at Philadelphia from now until April 24.
Friday
February 2014
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Written by Chelsea Finn, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
This year will be the 14th annual print love-in at the Fleisher Art Memorial. Within a two hour session, guests gain the opportunity to create their own card from the designs of many local artists. During the time period, visitors will learn the ins and outs of printmaking as well as the different types available. Local artists will be at the event to help guests make their personalized card. There will be a number of sessions throughout the day but the 5 p.m. session will be open to 21+ guests only, which will offer wine and other refreshments. The sessions before 5 p.m. are $10 a person, and the 21+ session will be 20 dollars a person. The love-in will be held on Feb. 9 at the Works on Paper Building on 705 Christian Street.
Friday
February 2014
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Written by Chelsea Finn, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
Fifty years of contemporary art calls for a celebration. The ICA will be starting an exhibit, full of micro-exhibits starting Feb. 12 called “ICA@50: Pleasing Artists and Publics Since 1963.” In honor of the 50 years, there will be 50 new micro-exhibits to be exact. The exhibits will be on rotation, changing every two weeks for a new experience. The new exhibitions will include paintings, performances, pieces of writing, videos, films, sculptures and 18 commissions. If guests come to see ICA@50 five times, they will be given a free ICA membership for an entire year. The presentations will continue from Feb. 12 until Aug. 17.
Thursday
January 2014
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Written by Claire Sasko, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
The Fabric Workshop and Museum located on 1214 Arch Street is currently hosting installations by artist Sarah Sze. Spectators can tour the three floors of the exhibition at no cost.
Sze molds commonplace objects into intricate and sophisticated presentations that leave viewers questioning both the triviality and significance of the familiar. In one room, viewers are surrounded by what looks like massive boulders, while in another room viewers walk, guided by tiny spotlights on the floor, through a stream of altered newspapers. Through her work, Sze invokes a sense of wonder and puzzlement that challenges current perceptions of time and space. Her work been featured in museums around the world.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday
January 2014
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Written by Chelsea Finn, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
This year will mark the second annual “Shop on the Square Craft and Design Sale” by the Philadelphia Art Alliance, an organization that celebrates local artists. The event is free for Art Alliance members and $5 for others. The money raised from the entry fees will go towards exhibitions and other programs curated by the Art Alliance. Inside the event will be an array of unique items like handmade clothing, jewelry, home goods, accessories and more. The sale will be taking place from Feb. 1-9 at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, located on 251 S. 18th Street.
Saturday
January 2014
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Written by Chelsea Finn, Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment
Once called the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe will now be a year-long operation under the name of FringeArts. Underneath the Benjamin Franklin Bridge used to be a firehouse pumping station which has now turned into an artistic purpose. There is now a 232-seated theater which will host theatrical performances and other artistic events all year round. The space will also include an 830 square foot studio for rehearsal space. Events are taking place now, but the restaurant built with the space as an outdoor plaza open in the spring of 2014.
