artLIFE at heavybubble

Welcome to artlife where we post a curated selection of events, exhibitions, workshops, and doings by heavybubble and artists that use our services. Check out the  artist opportunities and events that catch our eye.

Rock by Melissa Maddonni Haims
exhibition
May 1 June 2, 2013

Offering is a site specific performance and installation piece by Melissa Maddonni Haims at 3rd Street Gallery during the month of May, 2013. The large scale installation consists of a pile of crocheted stones in the gallery that mimic the offerings we leave for religious deities, for the dead and for marking our way home.

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Ana Vizcarra Rankin
exhibition
March 25 May 11, 2013

Reception date: Thursday, March 28, 5 – 7 PM

Musical Guest : Tantrum Tonic

Guest Curator, Anabelle Rodriguez

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Art In City Hall is issuing a call for artists for the upcoming exhibition focused on recent graduates of art colleges from the Philadelphia region. Recognizing the Philadelphia region for its large number of quality art programs, the next exhibition aims to highlight the next crop of emerging artists soon to impact Philadelphia’s vibrant visual arts scene.

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silk screen print repetition by Rebecca Gilbert
exhibition
April 20 May 25, 2013

Clifton Park Works features new work to engage visitors with fascinating, yet largely forgotten history. Three regional artists, Tim Nohe from Baltimore, Ji Sun Beak from New York, and Rebecca Gilbert from Philadelphia, will create outdoor installations that highlight pieces of Clifton Park’s vast history.

Curated by: Emily Clemens

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Rebecca Gilbert has received a Continuing Studies Faculty Enrichment Grant, Awarded by Continuing Studies at The University of the Arts and the Surdna Foundation. Her grant will support travel to the Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, West Virginia to study with master wood engraver Jim Horton.

Congratulations Rebecca!

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Mark Bradford is an American artist living and working in Los Angeles; argueably the best painter in America. If you've been under a rock and don't know his work we have a few links for you.

Is Mark Bradford the Best Painter in America? >

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Philadelphia Sculptors is seeking artists interested in giving an artistic spin to the sport of bowling. Artists will be provided with one or more wooden bowling pins to adapt into sculptures. Selected sculptures will be exhibited at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia from June 17 – 22, 2013 and then auctioned off to benefit Philadelphia Sculptors. Artists will receive 30% of the proceeds from sold works and one artist will receive a “Best in Show” award of $100.

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Medium: Recycled Yarn, Stuffing, Wood & Concrete
exhibition
March 5 March 30, 2013

Opening Reception
March 8, 7pm- 9pm

Meet Melissa at the reception Friday.  this Friday as we honor these great works of local and regional Markeim artists.  Wine, cheese & dessert reception. Encourage your friends and family to enjoy a warm night out. 

Markeim artist receptions are complimentary to members and artists, and a suggested donation of $10 to guests

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Jim Stewart painting, landscape, mountain
exhibition
March 1 April 11, 2013

Exhibition hours

Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please call in advance to check availability: 215-735-1057

Opening reception
Friday March 1, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

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Densities1, detail, tufts of repurposed upholstery cotton, silk and silk cocoons , metal, 23" dia x 5"
exhibition
January 12 February 10, 2013

Reception: Saturday, Jan 12, 6-8 pm

curated by art historian and director of the New Hope Art Center, Carol Cruickshanks

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A national juried show of handmade artist books-- editions or one-of-a-kind--sculptural, traditionally bound, book objects, altered books and broadsides are encouraged.  

This show is open to a wide interpretation of the theme – tell a story or expose hidden layers; reveal emotions or make us laugh – truth or fiction.  You choose!

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