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.

Shelled by Carol Wisker
our tribe
Meet the Artist : A conversation with Carol Wisker
Artist Talk
October 23

Join artist Carol Wisker in conversation about her work and a glass of wine! Bring your friends.

5 - 7 PM
3rd Street Gallery on 2nd Street

58 N 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
215 625 0993

image : SHELLED, antique shell arrangement. copper bullets and metals. BB's, and shot, 17" x 6 " x  6"

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our tribe
Gifts From Mother Earth, Betty Leacraft
exhibition
October 18 – October 29, 2010

Celebrate Gifts From Mother Earth, an installation by Philadelphia fiber artist Betty Leacraft.

The installation documents her project that brought together community members to share personal stories about folk remedies, raise awareness of shared cultural connections, and create art. Bringing together her interest in traditional gardening with her artistry in textiles, Betty conducted a series of workshops this past spring with members of the community and young students from The Spring School Of The Arts.

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exhibitions
Gifts From Mother Earth, an installation by Philadelphia fiber artist Betty Leacraft

My inspiration is usually based on textiles and garments and adornments that are part of the ritual traditions of the African diaspora and people of color. – Betty Leacraft

Celebrate Gifts From Mother Earth, an installation by Philadelphia fiber artist Betty Leacraft.

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newsy
Participation in Ai Weiwei installation at the Tate Modern suspended.

A wonderful group of photos taken by An Xiao.

The Ai Weiwei installation was such a success that perceved dangers to health has been closed to direct participation.  That is a great loss as one can see from the photos An took.

More info and additional links at An's post.

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artist opportunity
Open Call : NY based Emerging Artists

Deadline: December 1, 2010

In the Public Realm is a Public Art Fund program designed to champion innovative public art projects by New York State-based emerging artists. Artists selected will develop proposals, consult with Public Art Fund to shape their projects, and ultimately realize their work in one of New York City's five boroughs. Artists are encouraged to submit an application that considers how to translate his or her specific studio practice and interests into a new public artwork. Previous experience working in public spaces is not necessary.

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ART GALLERY TIP #2
Say hello to whoever is gallery sitting. Acknowledging them means they won’t interfere with your visit you unless you have a question. Saying thank-you when you leave is also good form. The whole experience is just so much better that way.
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thoughts : Jackson Pollack
Abstract painting is abstract. It confronts you. – Jackson Pollock
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exhibitions
Intertwined at the Leeway Foundation

The Philadelphia-based Leeway Foundation supports women and transgender artists who create social change. Leeway’s fall exhibition, Intertwined, will be at the foundation’s office at 1315 Walnut Street in Center City. The exhibit features works by five artists—all of whom are previous recipients of Leeway grant and award programs—includes quilts, textiles, installation, and apparel.

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ART GALLERY TIP #1

Sign the guestbook at galleries. It shows your interest in the work and is gratification for everyone who has worked so hard to make an exhibition possible. It shows you’re thoughtful.

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exhibitions
EXHIBITION : danielle bursk. don miller. dennis towers.
Join us for a special event to celebrate the work of Danielle Bursk, Don Miller,  and Dennis Towers.
special POST event
Saturday, October 16, 2010
4:00 - 6:00 pm
exhibition
October 16
November 27, 2010

line : space : physics | drawings. sculpture. prints.

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newsy
new design release : with featured artist Alexa de los Reyes

Heavybubble has released a new design called concrete.

Our new design sports a very light neutral gray background. We've added a thin white border around the images to help keep the color saturation from being dulled where it meets the background.

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The Radiant Child in theaters now.

Centered on a rare interview that director and friend Tamra Davis shot with Basquiat over twenty years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the young artist. In the crime-ridden NYC of the 1970s, he covers the city with the graffiti tag SAMO.

The rest is history.

Interview with director Tamara Davis >

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