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.

Carol Philips
exhibition
April 1 April 27, 2013

Congratulations to Carol Philips for her standout piece at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

from the city paper review —

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Yesterday by Marjorie Grigonis
exhibition
April 3 April 28, 2013
Featuring the work of 3rd Street Gallery's 14 Associate Members:

June Blumberg, Carol Deutsch, Ryan Drummond, Chad Cortez Everett, Sheila Grabarsky, Marjorie Grigonis, Tom Herbert, Bill Kendzierski, Kim Knauer, Marc Krawitz,Ali Mahjouri, Alicia Minos-Gonzales, Tecu'Mish Munha'Ke andSally Walker

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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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