Announcing our 2012-2013 Resident Artists!

Our 2012-2013 residents are:
Fatima Adamu
Mike Harpring
Celestine Wilson Hughes
Diedra Krieger
Thomasin Parnes

Everyone is gearing up to move in and get started! We'll post more info later, regarding their individual working methods and media. And don't forget that you can meet all of these artists during Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, Sat. Oct. 6 and Sun. Oct. 7, 12-6pm both days.

Aaaaand Martin Plag, one of our 2011-2012 residents, is staying on for the year, filling the new role of artist liaison. In about 5 or 6 months, we'll open the application process to all AIR alum, so if you graduated from our program, will need a studio from August 2013 through August 2014, and don't mind pitching in here and there to help the new artists, consider applying. We'll let you know when applications are ready.

The Cyclenauts at Kensignton Kinetic Sculpture Derby and EXCHANGE exhibition

Resident artist Michael Konrad and alumni artist Jim Garvey teamed up with youth from Neighborhood Bike Works in Philadelphia to design and build a rideable "flying saucer" sculpture for the 2012 Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. The kids, dubbing themselves "The Cyclenauts," participated in all stages of the project from concept, design, construction, welding, costumes, decoration, and finally riding in the parade, where we won the Judge's Choice Award!

An installation including the flying saucer sculpture, the spacesuit costumes, and the above video documentary was presented at 40th Street AIRspace for Exchange, an exhibition highlighting the completed community outreach projects from the outgoing 40th Street residents.

The Cyclenauts installation at the Exchange exhibition.

Mike (pictured), Martina (pictured), and the rest of us want to see you on friday august 10, right here in our 40th street artist-in-residence program back yard and gallery, 4007 chestnut, 6-8pm, as we say goodbye to our 2011-2012 residents, hello to our 2012-2013 residents, and show off our community outreach work!

AIR Exchange - 8/10/12 - exhibit of 2011-2012 community engagement projects + bbq reception

Join us on Friday August 10th, 6-8pm, for an exhibit and casual bbq reception for Exchange!

This is our very first exhibit of the work completed over the course of residents' community engagement projects.

Bid farewell to our 2011-2012 residents, say hello to our 2012-2013 residents, and see how hard our artists work.

At our gallery, 4007 Chestnut St., 1st floor.

See work from these 2011-2012 projects -
Marie Alarcón: Park Pleasant Nursing Home & Rehab;
Michael Konrad: Neighborhood Bike Works;
E.K. Miles: A Renaissance is What They Call It (student-led art class for all ages);
Sarah Lowry and Beth Nixon & Ms. Weinraub's Drama Classes at West Philadelphia High School;
Martina Plag: University City High School

AIR@City Hall 6/14 + E.K. Miles opens Cross Road: Markings of a Place Holder 6/15!

Hello Friends!

We have two very exciting announcements, and both have to do with events happening tomorrow Thursday June 14 AND Friday June 15, so read closely.  

 

The 40th Street Artist-in-Residence Program was one of just a few artist-in-residence programs to be invited to display work in the gallery at City Hall, as part of Philly Residencies. We chose to display work from our outgoing 2011-2012 residents Marie Alarcón, Michael Konrad, Sarah Lowry, E.K. Miles, Beth Nixon, and Martina Plag. Come see brand new works and a few old favorites from these stellar artists. Residency Reimagined: Artist Residencies in the 21st Century Thursday June 14 5 - 6pm - Discussion, Mayor's Reception Room (City Hall Room 202) 6 - 7pm - Networking Reception, Art Gallery at City Hall (City Hall Room 116) our 2011-2012 residents In today's arts landscape, the term "artist residency" no longer has a single, static meaning. Different residency programs may offer funding, materials, training, work space, living space, or valuable partnerships and collaborative opportunities.  A more diverse set of artists - visual and non-visual - are being invited to participate in residencies by nonprofit arts organizations as well as for-profit businesses. What do these changes mean for artists in Philadelphia?  What new residency models or trends are emerging around the globe, and how do our city's offerings fit into that larger picture?  How might an organization interested in creating an artist residency program begin the process?  Most importantly, how can local creatives of all types take advantage of these new opportunities?  Our panelists will discuss these issues within the context of their own perspectives on and approach to residency programs, as well as answer your questions. Following the panel, we invite all guests to move downstairs to the Art Gallery at City Hall to enjoy a networking reception with light refreshments, as well as explore the new "Philly Residencies" exhibition, on display through July 20th. RSVP HERE: http://residencyreimagined.eventbrite.com/ PANEL MODERATOR: Amie Potsic, Director of the Career Development Program, The Center For Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) PANEL MEMBERS: Allan L. Edmunds, President, Brandywine Workshop Gina Renzi, Facilitator, 40th Street AIR Dan Schimmel, Director & Co-Founder, Breadboard Caitlin Strokosch, Executive Director, Alliance of Artist Communities The Creative Philadelphia Event Series is an opportunity for creative professionals of every stripe to share their ideas, build their professional networks, and plant the seeds of future collaboration. The series is made possible with generous support from the William Penn Foundation.

Final Solo show of the 2011-2012 residency! E.K. Miles opens Cross Road: Markings of a Place Holder Friday June 15, 6 - 9pm! Join 40th Street AIR as we celebrate our final solo show of the 2011-2012 residency. While we may hold some events later this summer, E.K. Miles' Cross Road: Markings of a Place Holder is the last show of the 2011-2012 residency to highlight the work of one resident. Opening: Friday June 15, 6 - 9pm Gallery hours: Friday June 22 and 29, 3 - 7pm or by appointment. Call E.K. at 216-965-7315 @our gallery, 4007 Chestnut St., first floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Cross Road: Markings of a Place Holder is an interactive installation-based exhibition. The show is a collection of pieces that compose together the misconception, oppression, and struggles within identity. From the artist: "As an artist, I use my own personal narrative to weave together pieces of the complex but ever revolving puzzle that is race, class, gender identity, sexuality, family and community. Using objects to convey and mark each passage way of experience, I invite the audience to come along with me through a journey of self reflection and pavement."

Final Solo show of the 2011-2012 residency! E.K. Miles opens Cross Road: Markings of a Place Holder Friday June 15, 6-9pm!

Join 40th Street AIR as we celebrate our final solo show of the 2011-2012 residency. While we may hold some events later this summer, E.K. Miles' Cross Road: Markings of a Place Holder is the last show of the 2011-2012 residency to highlight the work of one resident.

Opening: Friday June 15, 6-9pm
Gallery hours: Friday June 22 and 29, 3-7pm
or by appointment. Call E.K. at 216-965-7315 
at our gallery, 4007 Chestnut Street, first floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Cross Road: Markings of a Place Holder is an interactive installation-based exhibition. The show is a collection of pieces that compose together the misconception, oppression, and struggles within identity.

From the artist: "As an artist, I use my own personal narrative to weave together pieces of the complex but ever revolving puzzle that is race, class, gender identity, sexuality, family and community. Using objects to convey and mark each passage way of experience, I invite the audience to come
along with me through a journey of self reflection and pavement."

From "Monsters Under the Bed"