State of the State is an exhibition that features the work of current Second State Press (SSP) Fob Holders. It represents a snapshot of the Philadelphia printmaking community and the work that it produces. Located in the basement of the Crane Arts Building, Second State Press is a communal printmaking studio that provides artists with an affordable, supportive, and professional workspace. The Fob Holder Program accepts members that are willing to help manage our shop in exchange for unlimited access to the printmaking facilities. Participants in the program, “Fob Holders”, are skilled printmakers from all over the country at various stages in their careers who have decided to make Philadelphia their home. Their creative energy in our shop is palpable and is the lifeblood of Second State Press.

Please join us for the reception on February 9th from 6-9PM. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Artists: Lauren Abshire, Daryl Bergman, Josh Carlevato, Josh Dannin, Erina Davidson, Emilia Edwards, Siobhan Koslap, Nina Macintosh, Brian Palmieri, Ryan Parker, Serena Perrone, Hannah Riotto, Krista Shaffer, Crystal Shephard, Christina Taylor, and Jake Yeager

Dates: January 25- February 17, 2012

Hours: 12-6PM, Tuesday through Sunday or by appointment

Reception: February 9, 2012 from 6-9PM

Location:
Gallery 102 in the Crane Arts Building
1400 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Please join us THIS Saturday, December 17th for our first annual ‘Art not iPods’ show. In the same vein as our annual HeArt Show, we’re bringing you affordable art just in time for the holiday…Curated by our own Ronnie Bullets from Out of Print Magazine, things kick off around 6 P.M..

Come see (& shop) work from over 30+ artists priced around $200 and under just in time to give (or keep) for the holidays. We’ll also have plenty of Holiday Cheer (FREE BOOZE) to go around…
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We are honored and excited to announce donations from Aaron Rose, Zoe Strauss, Isaac T. Lin, Ray Potes, Matt Furie, Alex Lukas, Martha Rich, Marc Bell, Dan Murphy, Serena Perrone, Bill McRight, Tim Gough, Rich Jacobs, Miriam Singer and many more!

Also, expect donations from Space 1026 member artists including – but certainly not limited to -  Matt Leines, Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Kris Chau, Mark Price, Ben Woodward, Thom Lessner, Bonnie Brenda Scott, Anni Altshuler, and Justin Staller.

This year’s auction will again be hosted by Todd Kimmell!

THE 2011 SPACE 1026 ART AUCTION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th
doors open at 6pm
auction begins at 7pm sharp
opening bid on all items is FIVE DOLLAR$

CHECK OUT THE ONLINE PREVIEW HERE.

SPACE 1026
1026 Arch St. 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.space1026.com

For the latest on the auction visit
space1026.com/auction/

In this Episode, Kenny Scharf returns to Wynwood to expand on a piece he started in 2009, one of the original Wynwood Walls. Having seen street art evolve from the New York City graffiti scene in the 1980s, to its status today as an established and respected international art movement, he reflects on his life and career as an Artist. He addresses the downside of art being treated as fashion, and articulates the importance of creating a project where the art itself is not for sale. Kenny also discusses the pros and cons of gentrification and how it relates to the Wynwood district.

HCTN EPISODE 3 : KENNY SCHARF from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

For more info on Kenny Scharf Click Here

Check out this sweet little time lapsed video of Mike Giant working on The Skullz Press installation at The Hydrilla.

So early today I posted the tailor and the about the project for the  HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD series. This is def something that you should check out!!!

In the first episode of HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD the stage is set for the Wynwood Arts District. Parking lots, loading docks and factory walls are transformed into “The Wynwood Walls”. Founder Tony Goldman explains his vision for a town center, while Jeffrey Deitch, Arts Manager Meghan Coleman and Co-Curator Medvin Sobio offer their insight into the project’s significance, taking us into the present day expansion. In addition, Photographer Martha Cooper and Miami based Mural Project Primary Flight weigh in.

HCTN EPISODE 1 : INTRODUCING THE WALLS from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

Participating artists: Kenny Scharf, Shepherd Fairey, Kunle Martins (Earsnot), Gaia, Shie Moreno, and Patrick McNeil from the artist collective Faile.

Featuring Original Music from: Hanni El Khatib, Ducky, Tommy Mas and Clams Casino.

For More Information visit : HCTN.tv and vimeo.com/herecomestheneighborhood

We know that you all have been waiting for us here at Jinxed to get the Kozik 3inch Crusty holiday dunny…. Well we just got our shipment in…so if you wait to long they will melt away….

With a cigarette, carrot nose, two eyes made out of coal, (and maybe a LOT of yellow snow), Crusty Dunny is sure to get you smorkin’ for 2011’s holiday season. This 3-inch vinyl heathen is getting into the spirit with a top hat, carrot nose, booze bottle, and cigarette. And, given the changes in the world, it is no wonder that this Dunny has a Chase that is disappearing fast… a hapless victim of global warmings. 1 in 6 has suffered at the hands of the CCC (Climate Change Conspiracy), with a vinyl puddle for a body and x’s for eyes. Crusty comes out to play November 3 at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com and select retailers, available for $11.95. Seasons Smorkin’s!

The more you shop, the more you save!

Saturday, 12/3 & Sunday 12/4, 11-7pm
The NoLibs Holiday Spree is a progressive sale – customers get increasing discounts the more they shop.

Here’s How it works:
1st Participating Store: Customer receives 10% off their purchase + a spree card w/ one sticker on it

2nd Store: Customer shows spree card  w/ 1 sticker & gets 15% off their purchase + a 2nd sticker

3rd Store: Customer shows spree card w/ 2 stickers & gets 20% off their purchase + a 3rd sticker

Once the customer’s spree card has 3 stickers, they will receive 25% off at any additional participating store that they shop at throughout the event.

Participating Shops Include:
(shop in any order you choose!)

Arcadia
819 N. 2nd St
Art Star
623 N. 2nd St.
Bloom
1001 N. 2nd St.(The Piazza, Suite 20)
Colors by Padmini
906 N. 2nd St.
Concrete Polish
716 N. 3rd St
Duke & Winston
633 N. 2nd Street
Jinxed
1050 N. Hancock St. (The Piazza)
Milliseme
1001-13 N. 2nd St. (The Piazza)
Once Worn Consignment
910 N. 2nd St.
Swag Boutique
935 N. 2nd St.

Light refreshments & tons of  holiday cheer at each participating location.

+ an added bonus for parents!
NLArts will provide child care and Holiday arts for kids who are 3 years old and up (must be potty trained) both days of the event from noon to 4pm at the Northern Liberties Community Center, 700 N. 3rd Street. $5/hour per child to cover supplies. Some of the activities will include making ceramic ornaments, winter caps, gift paper and cards.

+ while you are in NoLibs, check out the Winter Market at The Piazza at Schmidts:  Local craft vendors will line the streets and square, along with some of the city’s best food trucks. Celebrate with hot food, cool gifts, and winter cheer! Go here for more info.

Visit our Facebook Event page - tell us your coming & invite friends!