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All events listed are in the Tyler Building, unless otherwise noted. Buildings listed without a street address are on the Temple Campus

For Monday, May 13, 2013

Lectures & Artist Talks

None–have a great summer and don’t forget to get out and see some art!

Shows & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – Please join The Heads of State (Jason Kernevich, GAID 2002 and Dustin Summers, GAID 2002) along with Woody Harrington (GAID 2012) at Temple Contemporary to celebrate the opening of their exhibition 2+1. 2+1 is the culminating exhibition of the Tyler School of Art’s Distinguished Alumni and Graduate Internship Program. Funded by the Office of the Dean at Tyler School of Art this program pairs a member of Tyler’s renowned alumni community with a graduating Tyler student of exceptional promise. Last year, The Heads of State selected Woody Harrington and the three worked together in a three-week paid internship. Subsequently, Harrington was hired by The Heads of State and now works there as a full-time designer. The opening begins at 6 on Tuesday, May 14. 2+1 closes on Friday, June 28, 2013. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday 11-6.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Photography New Alumni
Jacqueline Nowakowski – Sculpture
Jess Landis – Ceramics
Receptions Friday, May 17, 6-8 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Alexander Mansour – Painting
Reception Friday, May 17, 6-8 pm

Photography Lounge Gallery
New Alumni Show
Reception Thursday, May 16, 4 – 5:30 pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, May 15, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium:
Charles Searles: In Motion
Sat, April 20 – Sun, June 16

Green Hallway:
Senior Design Exhibition
Interact 11: Showing the best of Interactive Design at Tyler in 2012-13: Friday, May17, B004, 5 pm.
Followed by the reception for the Senior Design Exhibition, 6-8 pm, Green Hallway

Opportunities

If you still need to fulfill your Art Heritage requirements, Kaelin Jewell is teaching a section of Art Heritage I (1155) during Summer Session I, beginning May 20. The CRN is 1504 and it meets M/W 9-12.

The Office of Scholar Development and Fellowships Advising will be hosting two application materials writing retreats this summer. Students who are preparing personal statements or other application materials for graduate school, professional school, fellowship and scholarship applications are invited to attend. The retreats will take place in the Writing Center, 2nd floor Tuttleman Learning Center and will run June 5-6(Wednesday-Thursday) and August 19-20 (Monday-Tuesday), 9am-5pm. Students are welcome to register for either or both. Admission is free and participation will include: quiet, uninterrupted writing time; feedback on your draft from a designated reader; lunch and snacks on both days; examples and resources to get you started; support and feedback from Fellowships Advising director Dana Dawson (Honors director Ruth Ost will additionally be available to participants during the August retreat).To register, please complete the registration form at http://goo.gl/P1fzd. Any questions can be directed to Dana Dawson at dgdawson@temple.edu

The Undergraduate Teaching with Technology Fellows Program provides selected undergraduates the opportunity to work closely with Temple faculty members, providing hands-on training in using instructional technology, recommendations for ways to incorporate technology into teaching, and student perspective on teaching with technology to engage students in learning. Participants are supervised by a Faculty Fellow and receive a semester stipend of $2,250. For detailed information including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the program’s website: http://www.temple.edu/vpus/opportunities/TechnologyFellows.htm. Application deadline for fall 2013 semester: May 30.

The Clay Studio is looking for a FT studio technician. The Studio Technician establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their respect & trust. Views students, artists, faculty and staff as key customers and communicates with them to ensure an excellent educational experience and positive perception of TCS. Orchestrates multiple activities at once to maintain smooth running operations. Accurately scopes out projects to assess key challenges, objectives and outcomes. Maintains a safe environment by using the technical skills and knowledge of operating and repairing equipment. Uses education of firings and materials to process student work and to educate others. Provides assistance and information to all within the TCS community, having patience and a great attitude while remaining productive at work. For more information, including how to apply, see http://www.theclaystudio.org/about/employment.php

Looking ahead, one of Philadelphia’s Largest job fairs, the 7th Annual Neighborhood Job Fair, hosted by Temple University will be occurring Thursday, May 23, 9am-1pm in Mitten Hall. Bring resumes and dress to impress! There will be two professional workshops, an onsite computer lab, and over 50 employers.

OwlNetwork: New Jobs & Internships
-Achievement First: 2013-14 Middle School Teacher In Residence
-Gazoozle: The Internship Campus Ambassador
-In Bliss: Creative Content Specialists for Cutting Edge Wedding Website
-The Urban Unchained: The Visual
-The Urban Unchained: Social Media Intern
-The Urban Unchained: The Pulse
OwlNetwork is now on the Portal. Visit http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/ for instructions on how to log on.

Studio opportunity: Art/Assembly is a membership based Co-Working space in Philadelphia, providing a productive and collaborative environment for artists to create, and engage in critical discourse about their work and the work of others. Set up in The Loom Art Complex in Port Richmond, a building with a large number of artists and art businesses; A/A provides maximum flexibility and affordability without the commitments or stress associated with managing your own studio space. For less than your monthly coffee shop budget, A/A offers a large bright and open shared work area, as well as private work spaces –by the month, week or even day– with the opportunity to engage with fellow artists and creatives. The collective environment features a library, tool share, and material swap. Members have the space to meet with clients and collaborators, stage installations and the ability to host and curate events. Art/Assembly schedules public monthly critiques, as well as performances, screenings, Artists talks/lectures/panels to further enhance and extend the critical discourse of the community that many artists loose once they leave school. Art/Assembly is currently signing up new members; and we are offering discounts to recent grads, looking for a serious and sustainable working environment. Please write us at info@artassembly.net and schedule a visit, or check us out online for more information: https://www.facebook.com/ArtAssembly or at our temporary home on tumblr: (artassembly.tumblr.com)

Residency opportunity, deadline June 12: The Watermill Center Residency Program began in 2006, when the Center officially opened as a year-round facility. Over the course of the program, up to twenty collectives or individual artists take up residence at the Center to create collaborative works that critically investigate, challenge, and extend the existing norms of performance practice. By June of 2013, the Center will have hosted over 100 residency groups. The application for The 2014 Watermill Center Residency Program can be found here: watermillcenter.slideroom.com. For more information, visit:. http://www.watermillcenter.org/sites/watermillcenter.org/files/Residency_Program_Application_Guidelines_2014.pdf.

Call for artists, deadline May 31: The 2nd Annual “Paint the Town” en plein air art show and sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 & 9. The Farnsworth Gallery in Bordentown City, NJ operates near the scenic banks of the Delaware River adheres to a very high standard in its selection of original paintings, print works and unique crafts. Martha Press, owner and operator of the Farnsworth Gallery has received the full support of the Bordentown City Commissioners and welcome the 2nd Annual Paint The Town have en plein air event that promises to attract professional and aspiring artists to participate, as well as elevate and highlight Bordentown City as a vibrant arts community and destination. Paintings will be sold during the event, with artists keeping 75% of sales. Entry Fee. Prospectus and Application: http://goo.gl/5IE97

Call for artists, deadline June 1: New York Art Residency and Studios Foundation JURIED SOLO EXHIBITION. The NARS Foundation is pleased to announce its second annual Juried Solo Exhibition Open Call. The NARS Juried Solo Exhibition Program provides emerging and underrepresented national and international artists with the opportunity to present a solo exhibition at the NARS Foundation Gallery. The aim of the program is to foster new dialogue and to create a forum for artists to experiment and exchange ideas with a wider audience. The Juror for this year’s competition is Benjamin Genocchio, former New York Times Art Critic and current Editor-in-Chief of Art + Auction Magazine. The NARS Juried Solo Exhibition Program strives to present the most innovative and compelling artwork being produced today. The program provides one selected artist with gallery space and curatorial and administrative support for a solo show. The exhibition will be scheduled between the months of September and October 2012. The artist must present a strong cohesive body of work produced within the last five years. If accepted, only the artwork included in the proposal will be considered for the exhibition. All artwork must be available for the entire term of the exhibition. Details at http://tinyurl.com/AOM153ad

Call for artists, deadline June 2: Minot State University’s America 2013. Works in any medium, traditional or experimental, qualify. All works must be original and not measure over 60 inches in any direction. Work must be ready to exhibit, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited in an Americas 2000 exhibition. All two-dimensional artwork must be secured to a rigid backing. It is preferred that two-dimensional work be framed and protected by clear acrylic glazing. Prospectus at http://tinyurl.com/AOM154ds.

Call for artists, deadline June 7: Vox Populi is happy to announce an open call for VOX IX – our ninth annual juried exhibition of emerging artists, which will take place July 5-28, 2013.Vox Populi is particularly interested in highlighting work in all media that pushes boundaries in terms of form and content, is ambitious and timely, and is experimental and risk-taking. This is a great professional opportunity to show in a professional exhibition space and bring your work to a large, new audience. Get prospectus at http://voxpopuligallery.org/voxixprospectus.pdf and apply in SlideRoom here: http://voxpopuli.slideroom.com/

Call for artists, deadline June 10: Jovoto Greenpeace Contest. How can we get millions of signatures to Save the Arctic? Big corporations want to drill for oil in the Arctic, although oil drilling is highly dangerous due to the extreme conditions. There is no safe method to deal with oil spills. Greenpeace needs you, and all your friends to help stop this injustice to our planet. We are thrilled to see what you creative talents from all over the world, from all different professions will create to start a global petition avalanche. Your task will be to develop clever and unusual communication ideas that encourage as many people as possible to sign the Greenpeace petition on www.savethearctic.org to protect the Arctic! More information is at http://savethearctic.jovoto.com/briefing

Call for artists, deadline June 16: Turner Painting Contest. Jerry’s Artarama is proud to present an exciting series of FREE to enter art contests for the fine artist. Put your artistic skills to the test and enter one or all of these artist competitions online to compete for great prizes like Jerry’s sGift Cards! You might even see your artwork featured in a Jerry’s Artarama Catalog (that’s neat)! Stock up on all the supplies you need today and get ready to create your own original work of art. Details at http://www.jerrysartarama.com/art-contests/2013-turner-contest.html

Deadlines

June 1: Deadline to apply for August Graduation

Out & About

Trivia Challenge With Bob – Monday, May 13, 6:45 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Are you smarter than a 5th Grader? Do you know all the answers when you watch Jeopardy? Did you always want to be on Millionaire? Assemble a team, test your brain and compete for great prizes at the Library! You could win prizes generously donated by The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Author Events Office – Parkway Central Library, Bishop’s Collar, Brigid’s, DiBruno Brothers, Eastern State Penitentiary, Finnegan’s Wake, Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, Friends of the Free Library Bookstore, Friends of the Print and Pictures Department, H.O.M.E Page Cafe, The Independence Seaport Museum, The London Grill, McCrossen’s Tavern, The Mission Grill, Mugshots Coffee, The Mütter Museum, The National Constitution Center, The National Museum of Jewish American History, The Olive Garden, Please Touch Museum, Rembrandt’s Restaurant and Bar, Rose Tattoo Café, Sabrina’s Café, Underdogs, Whole Foods- Callowhill, and Zorba’s Tavern

Jennifer Bartlett: Chaos Theory (1971-2013) – opening Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Locks Gallery, 600 Washington Square South FREE!
Locks Gallery is pleased to present Chaos Theory (1971-2013), an exhibit centered on Jennifer Bartlett’s career-long fascination with systems, color, and shape. A new book accompanies the exhibition and further documents Bartlett’s abstract work, with an essay by Ann Landi. This exhibit will debute her newest paintings on canvas, the ‘Blob’ paintings, and gather works from three pivotal series in her career: early plate pieces from the 1970s, shaped canvases from the early 2000s, and plate pieces relating to the 2008–2010 room-size installation Recitative.

Lynda Benglis: Everything Flows (1980-2013) - opening Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Locks Gallery, 600 Washington Square South FREE!
Locks Gallery is pleased to present Everything Flows, an exhibition of Lynda Benglis’ Pleat pieces and ceramic sculptures from 1980–1993. An illustrated catalog with an essay by Anna Chave will accompany the exhibition.”What connects Benglis’s metalized pleats and ceramic works, besides the sometimes shared device of the knot, is the spontaneous directness of her methods, as well as that affinity for fluid materials, which so readily articulate directness,” Anna Chave notes in her essay for the accompanying catalog. Together, the selected works present a comprehensive view of Benglis’ work and mindset during the 1980s and early ’90s.

Art Talk – Staff Picks: “Look Up!” – Wednesday, May 15, 7 pm, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
Curators, conservators, or educators present an insider’s guide to the Museum’s collection, focusing on the Museum’s Chinese Ming Dynasty architectural interiors from Beijing. Meets in Lenfest Hall. *Free after admission

Germantown Artists Roundtable Monthly Gathering – Wednesday, May 15, 7 pm, Build a Bridge, 205 w. Tulpehocken St. FREE!
What: Germantown Artists Roundtable Who: Artists of all genres, art educators, businesses connected to the arts and art lovers who live here and or work in Germantown. Where: 205 W. Tulpehocken St., Phila PA 19144 (BuildaBridge, Greene and Tulpehocken St. entrance on Tulpehocken) When: Meetings 3rd Wednesday Monthly @ 7 PM Why: Our community is abundant with artists who live and/or work here. Join in the creation of a lively Germantown artist network and directory as we work towards creating an arts district/corridor in Germantown while supporting local artists and art events.

Ed Bacon: Planning, Politics, & the Building of Modern Philadelphia (2013, Greg Heller), – Thursday, May 16, 6 pm, Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street FREE!
Join author Gregory Heller as he shares highlights from his new biography – the first – of world-renowned city planner Ed Bacon (1910-2005), one of Philadelphia’s most controversial public figures and a giant force who shaped much of the Philadelphia we know today. This brand-new book will be available for sale at the event and the author will be signing books after his talk. About the book: In the mid-twentieth century, as Americans abandoned city centers in droves to pursue picket-fenced visions of suburbia, architect and urban planner Edmund Bacon turned his sights on shaping urban America. As director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, Bacon forged new approaches to neighborhood development and elevated Philadelphia’s image to the level of great world cities. Urban development came with costs, however, and projects that displaced residents and replaced homes with highways did not go uncriticized, nor was every development that Bacon envisioned brought to fruition. Despite these challenges, Bacon oversaw the planning and implementation of dozens of redesigned urban spaces: the restored colonial neighborhood of Society Hill, the new office development of Penn Center, and the transit-oriented shopping center of Market East.

Conversation: Henry Horenstein & Shannon Thomas Perich – Thursday, May 16, 6 pm, The Print Center, 1614 Latimer St. FREE!
Henry Horenstein and Shannon Thomas Perich will discuss Horenstein’s three earliest series: Close Relations, Honky Tonk and Speedway, placing the work in both cultural and photo-historical contexts.

“LTextile”: Contemporary Textiles from Lithuania – Opening Reception Friday, May 17, 6 – 8 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
This Baltic Sea nation has a centuries-old internationally recognized textile tradition. Early linens and wools for clothing and household use depicted vibrant, geometric patterns based on nature. In modern times, Soviet restrictions on artistic themes only served to strengthen the country’s technical capability and proclivity to abstract, symbolic expression. Since 1991, the freedom of independence facilitated an international exchange of ideas and a veritable outburst of of experimentation and creativity. This exhibition will introduce visitors to the work of eight contemporary and international award-winning artists who simultaneously honor Lithuanian textile history and define the fabric of a new future.

Sabrina Gschwandtner: Sunshine and Shadow – Opening Reception Friday, May 17, 6 – 8 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
Sunshine and Shadow is the first solo exhibition of Sabrina Gschwandtner’s film quilts in Pennsylvania. The exhibition features six quilts constructed from 16 mm film. The works are displayed in framed light boxes, engaging the notion of filmic suture through a reconfigured, backlit form.

John Y. Wind, “The Making of A Modern Man” – reception Friday, May 17, 6 – 10 pm, artist Talk Saturday, May 18, noon, James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut Street 4th Floor FREE!
John Y. Wind’s installations and assemblage sculptures are deeply personal reflections on desire and the commercial nature of everyday life. Made from diaristic collections of ephemera and objects, Wind is inspired by the great collagist/collectors of the past, including Kurt Shwitters, Hannah Darboven, Ray Johnson and Joseph Cornell. Indeed, there is a profoundly charming sense of homage throughout the show. Combining canonical figures-from Michelangelo’s David to Elvis Presley—with countless souvenirs from his life (ticket stubs, key fobs, empty cologne bottles, mix tape cassettes), Wind explores themes of desire, identity, and the passage of time. Watches and charms, fashioned by Wind, appear throughout the installation as attributes of his business designing costume jewelry.

Jazz Concert with Keith DeStefano – Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm, Philadelphia Clef Club 738 South Broad Street FREE!
The great bassist/composer, Charles Mingus left an indelible imprint on Jazz music. He was an incredible force of nature and a fierce believer in his dreams. He was an amazing bandleader who could squeeze intense performances out of any ensemble and an audio alchemist who truly understood the meaning of the term, “economy of scale.” But, Charles Mingus was first and foremost a student of the music. One of his lasting legacies is his influence on other students of the music. One of those studious legions is Philadelphia bassist/composer Keith DeStefano. He brings his ensemble, Puzzlebox to share some music with texture, swing, depth and voluptuousness. Also on the bill, as the opening act is Argentina-born, percussionist, Christian Noguera and his ensemble. Don’t miss this concert. This event is FREE OF CHARGE and open to the general public. However, you must RSVP by sending an email message to rsvp@philajazzproject.org.

Restoration Volunteer Workday – Saturday, May 18, 10 am – 1 pm, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road FREE!
Help us remove invasive plants from our forest, fix deer fences, maintain the trails, and more. Wear long pants and sturdy boots; bring a water bottle. Water refills and snacks are provided. In case of inclement weather or snow cover, please check our website for cancellation notice.

Painting a Healthy City – Saturday, May 18, 11 am – 2 pm, S.T.O.P. (Sobriety Through Out Patient, Inc.), 2534-36 N. Broad Street FREE!
Join us at the 2nd Annual Painting a Healthy City – a FREE event open to the public! Painting a Healthy City aims to promote health and wellbeing across Philadelphia by bringing together the powerful forces of public art, community engagement, and health resources. Help paint a mural, pick up healthy tips and tricks, enjoy good food and music, get info on health resources in Philadelphia, create your own art, and be a part of the fun!

Densities Kirtan – Reception Saturday, May 18, 6 – 9 pm, 3rd Street Gallery, 58 N. 2nd St. FREE!
Densities, a site specific sculptural fiber installation and the centerpiece of Carol Wisker’s May 2013 solo exhibition, focuses on the beauty and sensuality of nature. Natural colored ovoid and circular forms, both in the installation and in the individual sculptures throughout the gallery, address both the personal and universal while representing the basic forms of life in the microcosm and macrocosm. Growth Rings, Densities andPod float overhead in the gallery space, alluding to a place in the air or under water. Pods in various shapes and sizes hang on the wall or stand on pedestals while the ovoid, convexTufts protrude from the walls in mask like shapes. Masses of textural white silk cocoons nestled in thick layers of soft white cotton fibers are adhered to structures of woven bamboo, metal, hand cast paper and wooden architectural elements. Several of the art works also include natural animal bones, horsehair and silk fibers. Seemingly, the rich surfaces offer “protective”, “sensual” and “nurturing” environments such as in the flora of the sea, carpets of moss or in the fecundity of unfertilized eggs. The dense fiber sculptures align with the textures of fur or velvet expressing a decidedly female sensibility.

Mural Arts Porch Light Tours – Sunday, May 19, 2 – 4 pm, Mural Arts @ The Gallery 901 Market St., Level 2 FREE!
The Mural Arts Program and The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services are offering a FREE tour of their acclaimed Porch Light Program. These powerful murals showcase how participatory public art can be used in addressing a variety of behavioral health challenges. Porch Light murals included on this tour are Personal Renaissance by James Burns, The Color of Your Voice by Ernel Martinez and Kier Johnston, & It Has To Be From Here, Forgotten but Unshaken by Betsy Casañas.

For Monday, May 6, 2013

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Lectures & Artist Talks

There are no lectures this week. Instead, you should attend the 3rd Annual Tyler Spring Carnival on Tuesday, May 7 from noon – 4 pm in the Tyler courtyard (entrance is through the Cafe). Free food, games, and fun bouncy things, including a foam dance party! Get there early, and bring your friends and your temple ID–the carnival is open to all Temple students.

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – Closed this week.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Julian Hasiuk - Painting
Anne Pagana - Painting
Emily Loughead - Ceramics
Receptions Friday, May 10, 6-8 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Dan Dolan - Glass
Reception Friday, May 10, 6-8 pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, May 8, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium:
Charles Searles: In Motion
Sat, April 20 – Sun, June 16

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Join the Temple University Italian Club and the Temple University Slow Food Chapter on a last day of class adventure to Capogiro Gelateria on May 6th at 4:00! Meet us at 3:30 outside the Barnes and Noble Law Bookstore on Broad and we will take the subway together to the 13th street shop. Those who RSVP totud11676@temple.edu in advance will be added to a raffle for free gelato!

Looking for fun summer class? The Legal Studies department is offering an innovative course this summer that examines CSI techniques to solve a crime. The course has no prerequisites and is open to all students. Originally scheduled to begin in summer 1 and run through the end of summer 2, it has now been revised to begin summer 1 and run through July 10. Taught by Sam Hodge, a previous recipient of the Great Teachers Award, he is a student favorite, known for his lively classes. For more information, please see: http://www.fox.temple.edu/posts/2013/03/help-police-solve-a-murder-mystery-in-interactive-csi-temple-summer-course/

Graphic Identity for Artists: Summer 2013 Non-Credit Course for Fine Artists. One of the most important aspects of being a successful artist is being seen—a web presence is the best way for potential buyers, gallerists, and publishers to see your work. In this course artists from a variety of disciplines will create an online “identity” and promotional materials. A strong basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is required. Some familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign would be desirable. No coding or knowledge of web design is necessary. This course also requires the purchase of a monthly or yearly plan with the web providers we’ve selected. The cost is standard for this type of web service.
Wednesdays (6:30–8:30 pm) and Saturdays (1-5 pm) for 4 weeks.
Saturday, June 1 to June 22, 2013 Time: 1 to 5
Wednesday, June 5 to 26, 22013 Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Tuition: $450 plus $50 registration fee plus $25 lab fee TOTAL $525 (10% discount for Temple alumni.) For more information and to register see http://www.temple.edu/tyler/continuinged/cont-prof-ed-gaid.html

OwlNetwork: New Jobs & Internships
-Achievement First: 2013-14 Middle School Teacher In Residence

-Gazoozle: The Internship Campus Ambassador
-In Bliss: Creative Content Specialists for Cutting Edge Wedding Website
-The Urban Unchained: The Visual
-The Urban Unchained: Social Media Intern
-The Urban Unchained: The Pulse
New Access Instructions!
For complete job descriptions and to apply follow the instructions below.
1. Login to Temple University Portal using your accessnet username and password.
2. Locate “Student Jobs and Internships” on the left navigation bar.
a. You will see two options. Select one:
i. Student Jobs @ Temple – will connect you to Temple University on campus jobs posted in iGreentree. The Human Resources department manages this site.
ii. Professional Internships and Jobs – will connect you to an overview of the Career Management System (OwlNetwork) and additional job search systems for specific majors. Click “Proceed to OwlNetwork” to access your personal account.

Summer Work-Study opportunity: mentoring local high school students in urban geography and urban ecology work with a very visual focus (among other topics). We train everyone, we provide the daily planning info, but the mentors have flexibility to work directly with their groups on their own, youth-led projects. We pay through work study, so the students need to qualify for summer work study. The time requirements are June 24 – 28 9:30 – 5:30 then July 1 to August 9, Monday – Thursday 9:30 to 3:30. We pay $12/hr for undergrads and $15/hr for grad students.

The Marketing Department at Case Paper is looking for someone to assist our Samples Department in procuring paper samples from skids and rolls of paper. There is a fair amount of walking and minor physical labor involved. The base pay is $8.00 per hour and all the paper they can carry out of here each day! We are one of the largest paper converters in North America so there is plenty of paper, paperboard, colored paper, silver foil paper, etc…. The position is 40 hours per week: 8:30 – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. If you are interested, contact rpritchard@casepaper.com

Sales opportunity: Friends of Taras Shevchenko Park, (Broad and Somerville, about 2 blocks from the Olney subway stop) is putting together a craft fair/flea market/community day on May 18. I wanted to extend an invitation to any Tyler students who are interested in selling their art, jewelry, handcrafts, etc. at the event. It is bring your own table/blanket but I do have a limited number of folding tables available for use. If anyone is interested, they can email mesturowski@comehometolindy.com to reserve a space. For more information about the park and our group, visitwww.friendsoftspark.com

Rain Art Workshop with Stacy Levey - Saturday, May 18, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm, Shot Tower Playground, 131 Carpenter St FREE!

Join the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the Philadelphia Water Department for a design workshop with renowned environmental artist Stacy Levy. Levy’s projects show the presence of urban nature and clarify the patterns of natural processes at work on the site. Many of her recent projects utilize storm water runoff, to make rainwater an asset to the site. In this design concept workshop, we’ll brainstorm ways of showing the passage of water and explore the hidden streams of the city. *RAIN ART INSTALLATION will be made on the Community Art-Making Day on Saturday, June 1. Registration is required. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. Reserve your spot athttp://ph.ly/frAIO

Grantwriting for Artists: Learn how to Craft a Winning Proposal - Thursday, May 23, 2013 @ 5:30 at The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 S 18th Street Suite 3A $12

Speaker: Ken Goldman, Senior Associate Vice President & Chief Philanthropic Officer, Drexel University. Ken Goldman has been a member of the fund raising profession for 30 years. From 1983-1995, Ken raised money for arts-related organizations, first serving as a development officer for Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison, WI and Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland, OH, then becoming Director of Development for the Memphis, TN Symphony Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in Orange County, CA, and the Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation in Woodland Hills, CA. The program begins at 5:30 pm. This session is $12.00 general admission. Pre- Registration is required. Individuals who have not pre-registered are not guaranteed a seat. To reserve a space or to receive more information about The Center for Emerging Visual Artists or Direct Dialogues Lecture Series, please contact Genevieve Coutroubis, by email Genevieve@cfeva.org

Residency Opportunity Deadline May 13: Free studio space for a year for West Philadelphia artists! The 40th Street Artist-in-Residence Program awards one year of free studio space. In exchange, residents share their talents within West Philadelphia by leading workshops, teaching classes, exhibiting, etc. For application & more information visit http://goo.gl/6fynw

Call for Entries, deadline May 9: Feast Your Eyes! Eighth Annual Community Juried Show — which seeks food related art in all media, 2D, 3D and multimedia. Here is everything you need to know as far as logistics go…Up to 5 works in any medium; 2D entries must be 48” or under in combined dimensions (height+width). E-mail high-quality, clearly labeled jpegs (under 500k); titles, media, sizes and prices; and an artist statement of 100 words or fewer. Submit your entries right here, to ofthewallgallery@gmail.com. It costs NOTHING to enter!

But most important to your success in getting into Feast Your Eyes is a thorough understanding of our theme. Please look beyond the foodie puns we keep pulling out of our hat — art a la carte…palate <–> palette…art that’s worth 1,000 bites — because this is not just pictures of food (though you’re welcome to submit that, too). Art that deals with: all aspects of food, cooking, eating—from conventional to gourmet…art made from food and food as art…what in your kitchen can you use to make art?…the socialization of dining out and how have Facebook and social media changed everything?…farming, agribusiness and how food is produced…food crazes, fad diets and how it’s consumed…any ingredient from your fridge to a professional kitchen…the restaurant industry, from biz to buzz… As we conclude, any inspiration from dada to wawa is great!

Call for entries, deadline May 17: Arch Enemy Arts. Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia, PA announces a call to artists for a juried group exhibition scheduled to hang June 7 – 29, 2013. The theme for this group show is anything and everything fan culture! Think cult movies & tv shows, comic books, gaming, Saturday morning cartoons, science fiction, fantasy and horror! Think ComicCon!!! Accepted mediums: drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, digital illustration, photography and sculpture. Work must be “ready to hang”. Visit https://www.facebook.com/notes/arch-enemy-arts/june-call-to-artists-fan-culture-group-show/359155170857914 for details.

Call for entries, deadline May 24: 22nd Philadelphia Film Festival. We are now accepting submissions for the 22nd Philadelphia Film Festival (Oct 17-27, 2013). All filmmakers will be notified as to whether their submissions were accepted or rejected in September 2013. Good luck and we hope to see you at the 2013 PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL. Features: minimum 50 minutes. Projects completed after October 1, 2012. Projects must be a premiere in Philadelphia. Visit http://filmadelphia.org/content/submissions for more information and to apply.

Call for entries, deadline May 27: Washington Sculptor’s Group. Organized by the Washington Sculptors Group, THIS IS LABOR seeks to explore the intersections and overlap between the sphere of “work” and that of “art”. Three-dimensional freestanding sculpture, wall-hung and ceiling-hung sculpture, installations, new media and performance will all be considered. Video and sound art will be considered but artists must provide their own audio/visual equipment if selected. The jurors will be Anne Reeve & Claire D’Alba. For more information visit http://www.washingtonsculptors.org/o_wsgcalls.html Exhibition Dates: September 18 – October 20, 2013 at VisArts Kaplan Gallery 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850 www.visartsatrockville.org.

Call for entry, deadline June 30: Ambient Light: A Natural Luminosity. Many of history’s greatest photographs and film shots have relied on interesting ambient light. Unusual lighting can turn an otherwise ordinary shot into something very powerful. Ambient light is found light that surrounds you and is already present in a scene. Sometimes referred to as “natural light” or “existing light,” ambient light can be the found inside a home, a restaurant or concert hall, or a bright, sunny day, a deep foggy day, a city at night…in other words, any kind of pre-existing light. This is found light, not additional light that you, the photographer, might choose to add, such as flash. Prize Awards: First Place – $400, Second Place – $300, Third Place – $200 and Three Honorable Mentions. Prizes and Awards include a free full-color Exhibition Book All images selected by juror will be exhibited throughout the Mpls Photo Center Galleries and published in a full-color Exhibit Book for purchase. Accepted Images: All images selected by juror will be exhibited throughout the Mpls Photo Center Galleries and published in a full-color Exhibit Book for purchase. For details/to enter visit http://www.mplsphotocenter.com/exhibits/exhibit-competitions.php.

Deadlines

NONE!

Out & About

Film Screening: Rem Koolhaas: A Kind Of Architect (2008, Min Tesch)- Monday, May 6, 6:30 pm, Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St. $10 suggested donation
Includes discussion about architecture

Art at Lunch: Old Models and New Hopes - Wednesday, May 8, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
What is meant by the term “Pennsylvania Impressionism”? Scholar William Gerdts once wondered if “the Pennsylvania School was Impressionist at all, since its aesthetic seems more related to the naturalism of Winslow Homer and the contemporaneous painting of George Bellows….” In this talk, Therese Dolan, Professor at Tyler School of Art, will look at the French influences on the work of Edward Redfield, Walter Schofield, William Lathrop and other Pennsylvania Impressionist artists from the New Hope area.

HEAR MY COLOR, Solo Show - Opening/ Pre- Fringe Birthday Party, Wednesday, May 8, 6- 9 pm, Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catherine St.
Reception: benefits www.breastcancer.org

PIFVA Cinema Speakeasy: Short Film Screening - Wednesday, May 8, 7 pm, L’Etage, 624 S. 6th St. FREE!
Come join PIFVA’s monthly Cinema Speakeasy!

Jaron Lanier: Who Owns the Future - Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 pm, Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier is “one of the deepest thinkers on the impacts of technology on society” (New York Times). His book, You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto— “a tonic and necessary call for humanism” (Booklist)—detailed his concerns about the evolution of the internet and the ways in which the economics of free content threaten propriety, responsibility, and authenticity. One of Time’s100 Most Influential People, Lanier plays ancient world instruments, writes chamber and orchestral music, and sees his paintings exhibited in museums around the world. His essays have appeared in the New York Times, Forbes,Scientific American, andWired, where he was a founding editor. In his new book, he investigates the ways network technologies concentrate wealth and threaten democracy.

Green Roof Tour - Thursday, May 9, 10:30 am, Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore FREE!
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three different roofs we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are required to access each roof. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025.

2013 Louis I. Kahn Lecture in Architecture - Thursday, May 9, 5:30 pm, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street $15 w/student ID
Featuring Ted Flato, FAIA of Lake|Flato Architects

Second Thursday at Crane Art Center - receptions 6-9 pm, Crane Arts Center, 1400 N. American Street FREE!
Voids that Bind. Ana Vizcarra Rankin’s site specific installation investigates issues of nomadism, migration and pilgrimage. Her large map paintings are oriented with the South towards the top, referencing the seminal image by Uruguayan constructivist painter Joaquín Torres Garcia, and reconsidering our relationship to the planet and its ecosystem. They fold up like the maps we used before global positioning systems were available on every phone, and sustain wear and tear between viewings. In conjunction with redacted hotel keycards and gilded fetiche objects, Ana’s installation invites the viewer to examine his or her own sense of being in and of the world.
Claire Ashley / distant landscapes: peepdyedcrevicehotpinkridge. Ashley’s work is an unruly manifestation and hybrid of painting, sculpture, and performance. The space will be both occupied and infiltrated by one of Ashley’s painted, inflated plastic forms. Spray paint meets hard lines and both disappear into the folds and wrinkles of massive volumes that fill the spaces they inhabit. These hybrid objects, both comfortable and uncomfortable in their own skin create an unexpected path in painting, sculpture and performance that incorporates space as a key component to their bodies, as well as our own. Claire Ashley is a Chicago based artist. She holds an MFA from The School of the Art Institute in Chicago as well as a BA from The Robert Gordon University in Scotland. Most recently, her show Frizzflopsqueezepop was seen at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago. She has shown extensively throughout the United States and Europe.
We are happy to announce Rainbows, a performance by Jeff Huckleberry in conjunction with Claire Ashley’s peepdyedcrevicehotpinkridge. The performance will take place during the opening reception on May 9th, from 6-9pm in the Grey Area.
Jeff huckleberry received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Jeff has been performing art for the last 20 years, both nationally and internationally. He enjoys the bicycle, the hammer, the saw, the wood, his wife and son, his family, his friends, his work. (…except sometimes he doesn’t enjoy these things as much; it depends.) He is the son and grandson of far more practical people, which he tries to express in his art. Some people say he is more handsome without his glasses, and his mother thinks it is time to stop getting naked in front of people. Oh, and something about death.
InLiquid presents Henry Bermudez. Influenced by Latin American and African mythology and folk art, in this exhibit Henry Bermudez creates wall-sized cut paper collages combined with giant cut-out photos featuring Kelicia Pitts, a fine art model and local curator. The installation also represents the latest art collaboration of Ms. Pitts’ ongoing “The Kandy Project,” in which she acts as the primary model/subject for a visual artist’s body of work. For Bermudez, The Kelicia Project. Una Nueva Posibilidad connects his memories of being a young art teacher in the village of Bobures, Venezuela to his present day experiences teaching art at a youth program in North Philadelphia. Bermudez reflects on the similarities and differences of the communities of African descent in each place and the significance of these two moments in his life as an artist.
Everybody Wins: University of Delaware MFA Thesis Exhibition. This is the thesis exhibition of nine MFA students from the University of Delaware. These works range across a broad spectrum. From inquires and critiques on dominant society, the history of classism, ham, effort, value, and the anxieties of American culture. A show consisting of Artists:Trey Andrade, Marian Barber, Cory Bluemling, Shane Jezowski, Michael Marks, Sandra Petrie, Sean Quinn, Carrie Mae Smith, Steven Earl Weber, Anthony Vega
Contexture—collections & fragments—ongoing influences. Recent work and ongoing explorations: Beth Prusky, Dganit Zauberman, Kristin Schattenfield-Rein and Jude Lang.
shatter ::: dawn *Free showing at 7pm on May 9th. An intimate performance event merging installation art and dance, this is an experience for ten audience members and five performers. It is an invitation to view movement and perceive the body both as an object of art as well as a social creature. Shatter ::: dawn explores the body as a container for multiplicity of meaning, shape shifting into recognizable cultural images and abstract shapes. It creates an intimate environment that breaks the idea of art consumer vs. entertainer; it breaks our habit of passivity and opens the senses and perceptions of the audience in a quiet and engaging way. *the piece involves full nudity and is not suitable for children.

Précis - opening reception Thursday, May 9, 6 – 9 pm, Rebekah Templeton Contemporary Art, 173 West Girard Ave. FREE!
Rebekah Templeton Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Précis an exhibition of new work by Caroline Santa and Mauro Zamora. Précis brings together works on paper by Mauro Zamora and works on and of paper by Caroline Santa. Both artists’ work contains elements of modernism but in decidedly non-historical and non-philosophical implementations. With the utopian ideals of modernism fully deflated, Santa and Zamora freely use the formalist language of modernism towards a reinvigorated exploration of image making. In the context of these artists work,Précis refers to a summarization of the essential points of modernism.

ReFind @ Random - reception Thursday, May 9, 6 – 9 pm, The Random Tea Room, 713 N 4th St. FREE!
Philadelphia’s REFIND seeks out unique materials to repurpose into beautiful hand crafted goods. Their goal is to salvage and reuse discarded elements and give them new life. From housewares to custom interiors they let their beliefs permeate modern design. Please join us as we appreciate the wares of this creative team.

Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair at Rittenhouse Square - Friday, May 10/Saturday May 11/Sunday May 12, 11 am – 7 pm (5 pm on Sunday), Rittenhouse Square, S. 18th Street and Walnut Street FREE!
After a strongly attended and highly popular show last year, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen returns with its fine craft equivalent of the much loved Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show. More than 140 fine craftsmen, from around the region and nation, set up in boutique tents to showcase and sell their exquisite made-in-America jewelry, furniture, pottery, clothing and objects of art for the home, garden and you. The Guild’s new, fabulous 3-day outdoor show is in an elegant district of downtown Philadelphia and falls on Mother’s Day weekend. Bring your family for a beautiful park atmosphere with street cafes, crowded sidewalks and all the pleasure of a bustling urban setting.

112th PAFA Annual Student Exhibition - Friday, May 10, 5 – 8 pm, PAFA – Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St. FREE w/Temple ID
The Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) has been a tradition for over a century and is the culminating event in PAFA’s artistic calendar. Each spring the graduating students of the Certificate, BFA and Master’s programs mount an exhibition that fills the Museum exhibition galleries in the Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building. Over 11,000 visitors see more than a thousand works in all media. Sales at last year’s ASE grossed over $270,000. Graduating students compete for dozens of distinguished prizes and awards, including the illustrious Cresson Traveling Fellowship and the Caldwell Purchase Prize, in which a work by a graduating student is selected for purchase by the Museum and inclusion in PAFA’s permanent collection.

In the Presence of - reception Friday, May 10, 6 – 9 pm, FrameWorks Studio & Gallery, 2103 Walnut Street FREE!
The human figure comes in so many sizes, shapes, and colors as do the artistic interpretations of the subject matter. Portrait and figure paintings have been one of the essential focal points of artists for centuries, and today the practice enjoys the wisest spectrum of portrayals of the form ever known. Some artists carefully render the meticulous details of their subjects; some intentionally abstract what is in front of them to the simplest qualities; while still others are expressive and exaggerate features and perceived colors to capture a previously unseen essence. This selection of artists presents a gamut of artistic approaches to a timeless muse. These modern examples of a classic motif speak to us because what we recognize is the most familiar aspect of our lives, a variation of the material self. But it is not simply a face or figure, but a moment in the finite life of another being, stilled and immortalized, sometimes celebrated. A story is told, an energy is felt, and technical skills are revered. The intimacy of engaging a portrait or figure painting will always be reflective, enticing, and distinguished, from the experience the artist to that of the viewer.

Karen S. Davies: Recent Work - Opening Reception Friday, May 10, 6 – 9 pm, Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 South 22nd St. FREE!
My work is experimental in nature, and deals with space and light. My primary work involves an exploration of materials in determining form and space enriched by texture. I am also interested in color and the interaction of one color next to another. This interest has led to a secondary branch of work which is small, and colorful, and somewhat more analytical.

Chamber Ensembles Concert - Friday, May 10, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!
Part of Temple Music Prep’s 2013 Festival of Young Musicians, featuring members of the Chamber Players Orchestra.

Painting a Healthy City - Saturday, May 11, 11 am – 2 pm, 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University, 850 N. 11th Street FREE!
Join us at the 2nd Annual Mural Arts Porch Light Program’s Painting a Healthy City – a unique event where public art and public health collide! Painting a Healthy City aims to promote health and wellbeing across Philadelphia by bringing together the powerful forces of public art, community engagement, and health resources. Help paint a mural, pick up healthy tips and tricks, enjoy good food and music, get info on health resources in Philadelphia, create your own art, and be a part of the fun!

Sister Cities Park International Festival - Saturday, May 11, noon-5 pm, Sister Cities Park, 18th & Ben Franklin Parkway FREE!
Join in a one-day celebration of arts and culture from around the world at Sister Cities Park on May 11. From Noon – 5pm, the park will feature dance performances, cooking demonstrations, foreign language lessons, tastings and hands-on fun for all ages. Philadelphia’s 10 Sister Cities stretch the globe from Europe and the Middle East to Asia.

Conversation: Richard Meyer & Judith Tannenbaum - Saturday, May 11, 2:30 pm ICA – Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
Find inspiration in ICA?s past as art historian Richard Meyer and former ICA curator and interim director Judith Tannenbaum discuss the work of artist Glenn Ligon, whose 1998 exhibition Glenn Ligon: Unbecoming was the starting point for the current exhibition, Each One as She May. The conversation will be moderated by Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Associate Professor of American Art, University of Pennsylvania.

Jury Smith + Abbey Ryan: NEW WORK - artist reception Saturday, May 11 from 3 – 6 pm, 110 Church Gallery, 110 Church St. FREE!
Light, or maybe atmosphere, is created when these two artists make their work. The boundaries seemingly out of focus, yet not at all. The intensions are clear: an exploration of places meditative and adjacent.

Gala Concert of Temple Music Prep’s 2013 Festival of Young Musicians - Saturday, May 11, 7:30 pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut Street FREE!
Featuring the Youth Chamber Orchestra and the Temple Music Prep Youth Harp Ensemble. Luis Biava, conductor.

For Monday, April 29, 2013

Watch www.facebook.com/TylerActivities for latebreaking news.
Visit tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com for resources for students at Tyler.

Lectures & Artist Talks

Business of Being an Artist: What Are We Supposed To Do NOW? - Monday, April 29, 6:30 pm, Room B-04
Everyone knows that after high school, you’re supposed to go to college. But after your first four years of school, what do we do with our lives after graduation? Excellent question! Come to the last meeting Business of Being an Artist workshop of this year and listen to what other students have done post-graduation. Speaking will be Dominique Ellis, an MFA Candidate who will talk about her work with the Peace Corps and as a Fulbright Scholar; as well as Dr. Lisa Kay who will discuss her Fulbright experience, as well as what the Fulbright Committee looks for on an application! If time permits, she’ll cover her work with Art Therapy as well.

Show & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – GAID MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Emily Colburn
Caleb Heisey
Dahye Lee
Lydia Nichols
Bryan Satalino
Mirim Seo
Reception Friday May 3, 6-8pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Art of Student Teaching
Featuring the work of students from 27 schools in the region under the supervision of Tyler student teachers. Reception Sunday, May 5, 2 – 5 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Keven Mack – Painting
Reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 9 pm

Printmaking Studio:
Justine Kelley
Reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 9 pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, May 1, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium:
Charles Searles: In Motion
Sat, April 20 – Sun, June 16

Radical Jewish Philadelphia
Performance Wednesday, May 1, 5 pm

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

AHGO Book Sale Fundraiser, Tyler Atrium, Monday, April 29th 10-3 and Friday, May 3rd 10-4. The Art History Graduate Organization is holding a Book Sale fundraiser to support our professional development activities. We have a variety of books including Art History textbooks that we are selling at extremely discounted prices! Please come and check out our table in the Tyler lobby on Monday and Friday. Nothing is higher than $15 and most books and magazines are under $5. Get some great reading material for the summer months!

The University is launching Visualize Temple, a master planning initiative. Visualize Temple will identify strategies for ensuring and solidifying Temple’s success. Students are invited to attend one of four focus groups to provide input on their experiences with housing, campus amenities, and other aspects of student life. Sessions will be held on April 30 and May 1. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to participate, register at http://sustainability.temple.edu/node/1268

Temple needs your help in the 2013 Bike Challenge. Last year, Temple placed first in the workplace category in the City of Philadelphia, and we were in the top 20 of the whole country for the most miles biked between May 1st and August 31st. We need to DEFEND our title this year as the best organization in the city for biking. We have an advantage this year, because Temple can have one large team. This is great – because we can rack up miles from tons of riders. Miles can come from commutes or just from recreational rides around town or even at the shore. New members will help us get in the top 10 in the country. If you ride a bikes and have a temple.edu email address, email Kathleen at biketemple@temple.edu to join!

School of Tourism and Hospitality (STHM) is putting together a Care Package for Our Troop Overseas Initiative on Monday, April 29-May 2. Please bring non perishable items to Alter Hall, First Floor, Atrium next week to support our troops. Especially needed are: Self-Care Items: Baby Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Q-tips, Chap Stick, etc; Goodies/Energy Snacks: Energy Powder, Candy (that won’t melt – Tootsie Rolls were requested), Gum, Protein Bars, Cereal Bars, etc; Non-perishables: Nuts, Crackers, Cookies, etc; and Brain Food: Magazines, Puzzle Books, etc.

FREE Workshop: Business Resources for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs - Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 8:15 – 10:30 am, Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, 252 W. Swamp Road, Bailiwick Office Campus Suite #23, Doylestown, PA
Join our panelists at a FREE workshop as they discuss the following topics to help Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs grow their business: Pricing Your Work & Public Relations: Bill Wedo, M.J., MBA, Communications Manager, Studio Incamminati; Insurance Coverage For Your Business and Your Creations: Shelleen Piselli, CIC, Borden Perlman Salisbury & Kelly Insurance Agency; Licensing, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Legal Recourse: Donald Cox, Esq., Volpe & Koenig, P.C; and. Business Resources: Karl Kraus, MBA, N.P.D.P., Senior Business Consultant, Temple University Small Business Development Center. Pre-registration is requested due to limited seating; the program is FREE. To register for the workshop, contact the County of Bucks Business Development Administrator Sonia Smith, at 215-345-3839 or at srsmith@co.bucks.pa.us. Online registration is available at www.centralbuckschamber.com

Learn more about LA Study Away possibilities. There will be two Information Meetings on the Los Angeles Study Away/Internship Programs for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters:
Monday April 29 - 11:00am-1pm
Monday, May 6 – 11:00 A.M.-1 P.M.
All sessions will be held in Annenberg Hall Room 3. Application Deadline: July 1st (Fall). LA Study Away is open to all qualified Temple students (undergraduate and graduate) across the University including the Division of Theater, Film & Media Arts; Tyler School of Art, Boyer College of Music, School of Media & Communication, CLA, and Fox School of Business. Applicants need to have completed 63 credits by the end of their current semester, and have a 3.0 GPA.

Gig Opportunity: Kathy Davis Studios, a leader in the greeting card and life style product design industries, is in search of freelance artists who can immediately assist with a major design project for our studio. We are looking for one or two artists who can complete freehand-rendered sketches of interior spaces and/ or fashion illustrations. We are looking for renderings that are relaxed in style but reflect energy, sophistication, and a polished and secure look to line quality. If interested in providing samples for consideration, please contact Bill Lessa immediately by phone at215.688.9203 or by email at bill@kathydavis.com. All inquiries will receive immediate attention and responses.

Apply by May 30: Undergraduate Teaching with Technology Fellows Program. The Undergraduate Teaching with Technology Fellows Program provides selected undergraduates the opportunity to work closely with Temple faculty members, providing hands-on training in using instructional technology, recommendations for ways to incorporate technology into teaching, and student perspective on teaching with technology to engage students in learning. Participants are supervised by a Faculty Fellow and receive a semester stipend of $2,250. For detailed information including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the program’s website: http://www.temple.edu/vpus/opportunities/TechnologyFellows.htm.

Call for entries, deadline April 30: The New York Center for Photographic Arts (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, color etc.). WATER – We can’t live without it. It is all around us and an essential part of our lives. How do you capture water in a photograph. Is it the splash in the sunlight of a polar bear shaking itself off, a surfer caught in the curl, or a boat gently gliding on a lake. Teardrops, raindrops, boiling eggs, glistening reflections, waterfalls and beaches. The list goes on. Black and white, color, abstract – all mediums are welcome. Send us your visions of water.Winners will receive over $2,500 in cash awards and be featured in both a New York gallery show, on the NYC4PA Online Gallery, and in the exhibition catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page. We are very excited that Winners and Juror’s Selections for this call will have the opportunity to participate in a cutting edge gallery show at the SOHO GALLERY FOR DIGITAL ART. This new gallery features 16 40” screens to show off your images in the best light. One screen will be dedicated to the Grand Prize Winning image. For the remaining prizewinners, we will have a small number of images that will rotate on the screen and for Jurors Selections a slightly larger number. We will invite all participants to send matted prints to be displayed in racks and be available for sale. Display prints are limited to 20 inches on the longest side, matted. In addition, an exhibition catalog of the group show will be available. More information/to enter: http://www.nyc4pa.com/#!water-2013

Call for entries, deadline May 1: Art Venice Biennale 2013. The Biennial Project is pleased to announce an open call to artists worldwide for THE ART VENICE BIENNALE 2013 – an online juried competition and digital presentation. If your dazzling work is selected it will be shown on our website and in a blog posting reaching 3,000 art world movers and shakers. Best of all your art will be presented a digital display at The Biennial Project’s extravagant, VIP event in Venice, Italy during the opening week of The Venice Biennale 55. That’s La Biennale di Venezia for you international folk. In addition the artist who is bestowed the title of Grand Prizewinner will have a solo gallery show on our website, and a solo blog posting of 15 pieces or his/her work to our on-line audience of 3,000. For details/to enter visit http://www.the-biennial-project.com/2013VB.aspx

Deadlines

Not really a deadline–more of a reminder: Temple is no longer performing washouts each semester if you don’t pay for your classes–including summer classes. Your registration will not automatically be cancelled for non-payment of tuition and fees. If you do not plan to attend the semester, you must drop your registration by the end of the drop-add period as shown on the Temple University academic calendar. You will remain financially responsible for tuition and fee charges if your registration is not dropped.

Out & About

Temple University Night Owls Campus Community Band – Monday, April 29, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Deborah Sheldon, conductor

Temple University Concert Choir – Tueday, April 30, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Paul Rardin, conductor; DELLO JOIO A Jubilant Song; WRIGHT Madrigals; DOVE The Passing of the Year; VIDIKSIS First Performance

Art at Lunch: Favorite Artworks in Philadelphia’s Public Spaces – Wednesday, May 1, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Join Burt Wasserman for a virtual tour of some of this city’s greatest public artworks, including those by Louise Nevelson, Claus Oldenburg, and members of the Calder family. This illustrated talk will twist and turn around the City of Brotherly Love to visit some of its greatest and most monumental public displays of art.

Panel Discussion: Fiat Lux – Wednesday, May 1, 6 pm, The Print Center, 1614 Latimer St. FREE!
Join us for panel discussion with the artists of Fiat Lux: Stefan Abrams, Micah Danges, James Johnson, Anna Neighbor and Brent Wahl to discuss the potentials and shortcomings of photography. John Caperton, Jensen Bryan Curator, The Print Center will moderate the session.

Ladyfest Film Screening – Wednesday, May 1, 8 pm, AUX, 319 N. 3rd St. 3rd Floor FREE!
The first screening in the series consists of short 16mm films by women made before 1980. These classics include the first film by an openly lesbian filmmaker (Barbara Hammer’sDyketactics), innovative computer animation techniques pioneered by Bell Labs artist-in-residence Lillian Schwartz and the sarcastic Pop Art shorts of Gunvor Nelson. The films will be projected in their original 16mm format. Donations welcome.

Temple University Singers, Chorale and Women’s Chorus – Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Mitos Andaya, Rollo Dilworth and John Sall, conductors; DEBUSSY Salut Printemp

ARTISTS Against Hunger Exhibit – receptions Thursday May 2, 6 – 8 and Friday, May 3, 6 – 8, Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catherine St. FREE!
Once we knew that in some areas of Philadelphia almost 50% of the children go to bed hungry, we decided to create change in the only way we know how- through our art. Let art nourish your soul to feed our children.

Temple University Contemporary Ensemble – Thursday, May 2, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!
Jay Krush, director

Chelsea Hotel: A 3 Year Journey – reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 10 pm, Space 2033, 2033 Frankford Ave. FREE!
A journey through the Chelsea Hotel over a course of three years, 2008-2011. The images featured are a culmination of past loves, friends, individuals I had met once, as well as many interior shot’s of the beloved landmark. These images are providing a look at a true artistic haven, before the recent purchase and deconstruction of its iconic identity. There will also be a short film created with material I shot during one of the many trips to the hotel. It’s an event not to miss!

ALTERED/NESS, a show of altered books – opening reception Friday, May 3, 6-8 pm, Gravers Lane Gallery, 8405 Germantown Avenue FREE!
MEd Graduate Students in the Art Education and Community Arts Practices, including nora baglivo, desiree bender, ashley blubaugh, rachel brown, jamie forslund, cristina kelvas.

Metropolitan Gallery 250 presents “The Sidework Series” – reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 9 pm, Metropolitan Gallery 250, 250 S. 18th Street FREE!
In restaurants and bars across town, people are serving food, mixing drinks and creating culinary masterpieces, but on their time off, they create other works of art—like paintings, sculptures, prints and photographs. Now, these emerging artists will have their own show presented by Metropolitan Gallery 250, Metropolitan Bakery’s non-profit, community art gallery.

Moments of Tangible Correlation – reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 9 pm, Philadelphia International Institute Gallery, 242 Race Street FREE!
“Moments of tangible correlation kindle my inspiration. Beginning with collected fragments, I explore their conversation and assist in a manfestation of belonging.” Pii Gallery will be exhibiting a number of Mya Kerner’s Sculptures for Philadelphia’s Frist Friday.

Monster(ositie)s? – reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 10 pm, PRACTICE, 319 North 11th st, 2nd floor FREE!
Practice invites you to check your inhibitions at the door and enter a space overrun by monsters. Practice presents Monster(ositie)s?, a collection of works curated by Peter Morgan that address topics which are shocking and/or unacceptable in nature. The exhibited works of artists Martin Baker, Janet MacPherson, Sean Starwars, Emily Stover and Kim Tucker tackle themes ranging from microbes to monster trucks in an exhibition that makes you question your definition of monstrous and frees your voyeuristic mind to delight in all things freakish, gruesome, base and obscene

stadler-kahn presents: Larry Collins & Dermot Meagher - reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 8:30 pm, stadler-Kahn, 1724 Sansom St. FREE!
Center City design store and gallery stadler-Kahn is bringing the thriving art scene of Provincetown down the coast to Philadelphia. Alex Stadler, author/illustrator/textile designer and owner of stadler-Kahn, is pleased to present a show of new drawings by Larry Collins and Dermot Meagher, two celebrated Provincetown artists, and both important figures in the active P-town art community.

The Frontier – reception Friday, May 3, 6 – 9 pm, Projects Gallery, 629 North 2nd St. FREE!
A solo exhibition by Frank Hyder featuring paintings on Mylar and illuminated sculpture.

Undomesticated: Hunter Clarke – reception Friday, May 3, 6 pm, Dylan Gallery, The Piazza @ Schmidt’s, 1050 n. Hancock st. suite 84 FREE!
Exhibition of Hunter Clarke animal/human hybrids, “Undomesticated,” on view at the Dylan Gallery from April 12 – May 24th.

Michelle Oosterbaan: Margins of Midnight – reception Friday, May 3, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, artspace liberti, 2424 E. York St. FREE!
Artspace Liberti is proud to present its May-June exhibition, Margins of Midnight, a wall installation by Michelle Oosterbaan. This exhibition runs from May 3 – June 30, 2013.

Temple University Wind Symphony – Friday, May 3, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
CONTEMPORARY CONNOTATIONS with Michael Colgrass and the New School Brass Quintet, Emily Threinen, conductor. In Residence: Michael Colgrass, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Composer: McTEE Circuits; McLOSKEY What We Do is Secret: Concerto for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble; McALLISTER Gone; COLGRASS Winds of Nagual

Gallery Talk with Albert LeCoff – Saturday, May 4, 2 pm, Center for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd Street FREE!
Join our Co-Founder and Executive Director Albert LeCoff for a tour of our current exhibitions, “Mark Gardner: Call-and-Response” and “Hans and Jakob Weissflog: Bordering on the Impossible.” Visitors will also get to check out our permanent collection!

John Darling-Wolf and Abigail Patterson – Saturday, May 4, 6 – 9 pm, Mount Airy Contemporary Artists Space, 25 W. Mount Airy Ave. FREE!
The works of John Darling-Wolf and Abigail Patterson represent an ongoing conversation between architecture and art.

Plamen Veltchev and Elynne Rosenfeld – Reception Saturday, May 4, 6 – 8 pm, LGTripp Gallery, 47 North 2nd St. FREE!
LGTripp Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition of works by artists Plamen Veltchev and Elynne Rosenfeld. Veltchev, who is represented by the Gallery, premiered in his first solo exhibition Modern Conflicts in 2011. This is Veltchev’ssecond solo exhibition andRosenfeld’s first with the Gallery. This exhibition creates a dialogue between Plamen Veltchev’s forceful paintings and Elynne Rosenfeld’s meditative paintings. While Veltchev’swork shouts and groans,Rosenfeld’s work hums. Both artists, however, explore the idea of “release” from different points; Veltchevlaments its absence whileRosenfeld celebrates its power.

Summer Open House Series – Saturday, May 4, 6 – 8 pm, Chestnut Hill Gallery, 8117 Germantown Ave. FREE!
Summer is coming, and the Chestnut Hill Gallery is celebrating! Every first Saturday of the month come by from 6-8pm for an open house and enjoy a wide selection of art from gallery artists. Spring and summer are a great time to re-decorate your home – don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

“(no) Hope” – reception Saturday, May 4, 7 – 10 pm, Salon 1522, 1522 N. Lawrence St. FREE!
CHER (Champions of Empty Rooms) along with the good people at Salon 1522 will be hosting the opening of (no) Hope, an art exhibition located at 1522 N. Lawrence St. The exhibition will feature a live performance from Eddie Sids (AKA John Vogel), a local performance artist/musician and band member of Philadelphia band: Grandchildren as well as a giant handmade photo-booth and a collection of contemporary art all focusing on the theme of hope.

Performance: Frances Stark at International House – Saturday, May 4, 7 pm, International House, 3701 Chestnut St. FREE!
Get absorbed in the world of Frances Stark, an artist noted for her delicate works on paper, performances, videos, and insightful and funny essays. Stark presents a performative multimedia event at International House (3701 Chestnut St.) in conjunction with the exhibition White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart. Sponsored by the Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan Endowment Fund.

Student Recital: Broad Street Line a cappella – Saturday, May 4, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

Densities – reception Sunday, May 5, 1 – 4 pm, 3rd Street Gallery, 58 N. 2nd St. FREE!
Densities, a site specific sculptural fiber installation and the centerpiece of Carol Wisker’s May 2013 solo exhibition, focuses on the beauty and sensuality of nature. Natural colored ovoid and circular forms, both in the installation and in the individual sculptures throughout the gallery, address both the personal and universal while representing the basic forms of life in the microcosm and macrocosm. Growth Rings, Densities andPod float overhead in the gallery space, alluding to a place in the air or under water. Pods in various shapes and sizes hang on the wall or stand on pedestals while the ovoid, convexTufts protrude from the walls in mask like shapes.

Free ICA Tour – Sunday, May 5, 2 -5 pm, ICA – Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
Visit ICA on select Sundays this spring for FREE TOURS by Penn graduate students. Both MFA and PhD candidates bring their insights and perspectives to the work on view.

For Monday, April 22, 2013

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Visit tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com for resources for students at Tyler.

Are you graduating? Did you forget to order tickets for commencement? (Free) Commencement tickets (up to 2) are available while supplies last during the following Commencement pickup times in the Tyler Lobby:
Monday, April 22: 10 am – 3 pm
Tuesday, April 23: 9 am – noon, 2 pm-5pm
Wednesday, April 24: 2 pm – 4 pm
Thursday, April 25: 9 am – 11 am, 2 pm – 5 pm
Friday, April 26: 11 am – 4 pm
Monday, April 29: noon-2 pm
Tickets will not be available after Monday 4/29, so pick them up next week!

Lectures & Artist Talks

An Evening with Ruth Klüger and Renata Schmidtkunz/A screening of Landscapes of Memory: The Life of Ruth Klüger (2011) – Monday, April 22, 5.30-8.00 p.m. Tuttleman Building, Room 101
This program will include an introduction by Professor Klüger as well as a Q & A with her and Renata Schmidtkunz, director of this documentary.
Ruth Klüger grew up in fascist Vienna, survived three years in Nazi concentration camps, and went on to become a Professor Emerita of German Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She has held professorships at Princeton University, University of Virginia, and University of Göttingen. In addition to her numerous publications in German and English, she is author of Still Alive: A Holocaust Girlhood Remembered, an award-winning best seller said to be “as important as The Diary of Anne Frank—and equally unforgettable” by The Independent (London). Klüger is recipient of some of the most prestigious prizes and awards including the Marie-Luise-Kaschnitz-Preis (1995), Heinrich-Heine-Medaille (1997), Prix de la Shoah (1998), Thomas-Mann-Preis (1999), the Goethe-Medaille (2005), Lessing-Preis des Freistaates Sachsen(2007), and Austrian Danubius prize (2011). In this documentary, Klüger doesn’t mince words as she shares her thoughts on her childhood in anti-Semitic Vienna, her post–World War II life in the U.S., her experiences as a mother of two American sons, and the culture of commemoration that has grown up around the Holocaust. Filmed in Vienna, California, Göttingen, and Israel. (Portions in German with English subtitles, 83 minutes) Renata Schmidtkunz, the director of this documentary is a journalist who has worked as an editor and filmmaker in Vienna.

In Commemoration of Pennsylvania Hall: A Panel Discussion – Tuesday, April 23, 2:30 pm, Paley Library Lecture Hall
A grand structure that was once called “one of the most commodious and splendid buildings in the city,” Pennsylvania Hall was constructed to provide a forum for discussing “the evils of slavery,” as well as other matters “not of an immoral character.” The building was opened on the morning of May 14, 1838 — a Monday nearly 175 years ago today. On Thursday evening, after four days of dedication ceremonies and inter-racial meetings about women’s rights, abolitionism and temperance, this building “dedicated to free discussion” was destroyed by an angry mob. On April 23 join distinguished panelists to discuss the history and legacy of this difficult moment in Philadelphia’s history. A discussion led by Katherine Henry, professor of English at Temple, will feature Beverly Tomek, assistant professor of history at the University of Houston-Victoria in Victoria; Richard Newman, Professor of History at Rochester Institute of Technology; and Michael Coard, a lawyer, activist, and teacher. This program is generously sponsored by The Department of English at Temple, the General Education Program at Temple, the American Studies Program, and Temple University Libraries.

Lecture: Beatriz Colomina, Radical Interiority: Playboy Architecture 1953-1979 - Tuesday, April 23, 6pm, Architecture Room 104
Beatriz Colomina is an internationally renowned architectural historian and theorist who has written extensively on questions of architecture and media. Colomina has taught at the Princeton University School of Architecture since 1988, and is the Founding Director of the Program in Media and Modernity, a graduate program that promotes the interdisciplinary study of forms of culture that came to prominence during the last century and looks at the interplay between culture and technology. Her books include Domesticity at War (2007), Doble exposición: Arquitectura a través del arte (2006), Cold War Hothouses (2004), Privacy and Publicity: Modern Architecture as Mass Media (1994) and Sexuality and Space (1992). She is the curator, with a team of Princeton Ph.D. students, of the exhibition “Clip/Stamp/Fold: The Radical Architecture of Little Magazines 196x-197x”, which opened in New York in 2006 and has traveled to ten cities around the world and the co-editor of the catalogue. More recently she co-curated “Playboy Architecture, 1953-79”, which opened in Maastricht in September 2012. Her next two forthcoming books are X-Ray Architecture: Illness as Metaphor (Lars Muller) and Manifesto Architecture (Stenberg press).

Critical Dialogues: Marc Handelman - Wednesday, April 24, 6 pm, Room B-04
Marc Handelman (1975, Santa Clara, CA), is an artist who works in painting, as well as across media including film/video, installation and book arts. He received his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design with a concentration in Art History, and was a recipient of the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Fellowship at Yale Norfolk. He received his MFA from Columbia University. He was a recent recipient of the Steeprock Arts Residency and the Awards for Artists from Printed Matter in 2011. Marc Handelman has exhibited extensively throughout the United States as well as internationally in such venues as PS1 MoMA in Long Island City; The Studio Museum in Harlem; The Dayton Art Institute, OH; The Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando, FL; The Rubin Museum, New York, NY; and the Royal Academy of Art in London, UK. His work has been written about in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Artforum, Art in America, Tema Celeste, and Flash Art Among others. He is taught in the graduate programs at Yale University, Bard, and the School of Visual Arts among others. He is currently a graduate critic at Columbia University’s School of the Arts. Marc Handelman was appointed Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Mason Gross School of Art in the Fall of 2012. He is represented by Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York, NY; Marc Selwyn Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA; and RECEPTION, Berlin, Germany.

William Noel, Free and Easy: The Appearance of Truly Useful Cultural Heritage Data – Thursday, April 25, 4 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
The most useful digital data is stable, open data. An enormously diverse group of users need to be able to find it, access it in the form in which it was captured, ingest it easily, and use it as they want. What then, does open manuscript data actually look like? Will Noel discusses a model employed for the digital manuscripts of The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Noel is Director of the Special Collections Center, and Founding Director of the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Shows & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Yangbin Park
Sarah Michalik
Cara Long
Reception Friday April 26, 6-8pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Taylor Caputo – Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
Susie Sewell – Glass
Josh Beaver – Fibers
Reception Friday, April 26, 6 – 9 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Kyle Krout – Painting
Reception Friday, April 26, 6 – 9 pm

Photography Gallery
Stephanie Price: Little Deaths & Exhilarations
Briana Collins
Reception Friday, April 26, 6 – 9 pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, April 24, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium:
Charles Searles: In Motion
Sat, April 20 – Sun, June 16

Lay It On Me, a fashion show
Friday, April 26 – Performance starts at 6:00
The Body Art and Adornment class of Tyler’s Fiber Department presents: Lay It On Me, a fashion show to exhibit the one-of-a-kind pieces made by students this semester. Come out and enjoy a great show followed by drinks and lite fair while interacting with the artists.

Underground Gallery (Art History/Art Ed Hallway, LL North)
“Thick and Sassy” by the Tinicum Art and Science High School until April 29. Barbara Bjerring, MEd student, and her high school students installed the exhibition. Barbara both teaches art at Tinicum and is student teaching there for her art education certification candidacy. You will also see their artwork in the Art of Student Teaching Exhibition with 26 other student teachers in the Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery from May 1-5, 2013

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

The following scholarships have approaching deadlines and may be of interest to Tyler students. Any Tyler student who would like support in preparing an application is more than welcome to email and make an appointment (dgdawson@temple.edu) or visit me at my office in the Writing Center, 2nd floor Tuttleman Learning Center. My website can be found at http://www.temple.edu/vpus/fellowships/index.html.
May 1, 2013: Russell Conwell Center Supplemental Academic Scholarship: http://www.temple.edu/rcc/site/sas/sas.html ($2,000 awarded to a Temple student.
Costume Society of America Stella Blum Student Research Grant: http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/GrantsAwards/stellablum.html ($2,000 Grant is awarded to the student to provide financial assistance with research; an additional travel component of up to $500 is awarded as a stipend to allow the recipient to present the completed research at a National Symposium).
Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation Scholarships: http://www.edsf.org/what_we_do/scholarships/index.html (40 awards of $1,000-$5,000 for students enrolled in a degree program related to the creation, management, production, distribution and storage of print and electronic documents, e.g. graphic design, art direction, illustration, workflow, Web authoring, electronic publishing, sales and marketing, etc.).
May 2, 2013: Congressional Black Caucas Foundation Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship: http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcs-va (CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students who will pursue a career in the visual arts).
June 3, 2013: National Sculpture Society Scholarship: http://www.nationalsculpture.org/nssN/index.cfm/fa/cProg.scholarships (Scholarships of $2,000 each are available for students of figurative or representational sculpture).
June 14, 2013: MJSA Education Foundation Jewelry Scholarship: http://www.mjsa.org/careers_and_education/mjsa_scholarships (Several awards of $500 to $2,000 are given every year to U.S. students enrolled in jewelry design, jewelry making, or other jewelry-related degree programs).

One-day gig: If you have work-study, and are going to be staying in town until at least May 17, and would like to work graduation, I need several students from 4:30 – 8:30 pm on Thursday, May 16 to serve as ushers, ticket takers, and helpers during the Tyler Commencement Ceremony. Preference is given to those who have worked somewhere at Temple before. You should be able to be neatly dressed, as this is a formal ceremony. If interested, send an email to miss.kari@temple.edu with your TUID # and where you currently (or in the recent past have) work at Temple.

Federal Workforce Information Session - Wednesday April 24, 4 pm, Tuttleman, Room 303AB
Regina Jones, Regional Outreach Coordinator, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs; Mary Tiernan, Program Analyst, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Rose Holandez, Program Analyst,U.S. Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau.

Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree – Wednesday, April 24, 3 pm, Mitten Hall 250.
This event is open to all students, and recruiters from Target will share how to best promote coursework and experiences in the job search. This will be a helpful session for any Tyler student who is interested in workin for a non-arts organization.

OwlNetwork: New Jobs & Internships
-City of Philadelphia: Digital Media Intern – Philadelphia’s Managing Director’s Office, www.commonmarketphila.org: Communications and Development Internship
-Locations, Etc. Inc.: Advertising, Marketing & Telemarketing Internship
-Locations, Etc. Inc.: Financial Services Internship
-Locations, Etc. Inc.: Human Resources Internship
-Old City District: Marketing Internship
-REACT Management, LLC: Spring/Summer Music Industry Intern
-SAP America: Intern, User Interface Designer
-Smoothie King at the Bourse: Team Member
-Temple University, Campus Planning & Design: Architecture Intern Position
-Temple University, Campus Planning & Design: Student Worker
New this week: you can now access the OwlNetwork through the portal. Here’s how:
1. Login to Temple University Portal using your accessnet username and password

2. Locate “Student Jobs and Internships” on the left navigation bar. You will see two options. Select one:

Student Jobs @ Temple – will connect you to Temple University on campus jobs posted in iGreentree. The Human Resources department manages this site.
Professional Internships and Jobs – will connect you to an overview of the Career Management System (Owlnetwork) and additional job search systems for specific majors

3. Click “Proceed to Owlnetwork” to access your personal account.

Note: if you experience difficulty accessing the Owlnetwork system, please submit an online request for help and a Career Center representative will contact you directly.

It’s STILL Financial Literacy Month!
Show Me the Money! – Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 – 7:30, Alter Hall 7th Floor MBA Commons
Temple University Young Alumni (TUYA) and the Fox School of Business will host a workshop to offer tips on effective money management skills. The session will equip individuals with successful strategies to navigate essential financial issues, including managing debt, evaluating job benefits, establishing investment practices and saving for retirement.

Templar, Temple annual yearbook, is looking for students for next year’s staff. Help us create a memorable yearbook for graduates to enjoy years down the road. Templar continues its success due to the hard work of its staff members. Become a part of our staff and contribute your skills to every aspect of the organization. Some benefits of becoming a Templar staff member include: application of various skills that will build your resume/portfolio; leadership opportunities and room for advancement; access to the Yearbook Office; networking opportunities and lasting relationships with fellow staff members; flexible work hours, outside of meeting times; semesterly stipend. For more information and application: http://goo.gl/e1xhJ

Leeway Foundation, a local foundation that supports women and trans artists and cultural producers working in communities at the intersection of art, culture, and social change.You are invited to stop by our open applicant support session to get help or feedback on your next grant application or project idea. Monday April 22 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at the William Way Center (1315 Spruce Street) in Center City. Please note: This drop-in session does not require an appointment; applicants will be seen on a first-come first-served basis. If you have any questions please contact Leeway, not the William Way Center. For more info, visit http://www.leeway.org/apply-for-grants/about-the-grants.html. Transformation Award Deadline: May 15; Art and Change Deadline: August 1.

Fourpoint Art dot com is an artist sales site for student and emerging artists. This site was recently started by a group of VCU art students for art students. Log on today to upload, share, and sell your art! Artists are eligible for exhibition opportunities, cash prizes, gift cards, and more. More information at http://fourpointart.com/

Call for papers, deadline June 15: Critiquing Culture. The Cultural Studies Student Organizing Committee (SOC) at George Mason University invites paper proposals for our 7th annual Cultural Studies Graduate Student Conference. The conference will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. In an attempt to establish a vibrant community for scholars working in precisely this interdisciplinary vein, the Cultural Studies Student Organizing Committee at George Mason University invites graduate students to submit research papers for a conference specifically oriented toward the examination of cultural objects, whether through Marxist, structuralist/poststructuralist, feminist, or other critical lenses. For more information, including submission requirements, visit: http://chssbox.gmu.edu/articles/5287

Call for entries, deadline April 26: Creative Quarterly 32. Recently named one of the top 100 art and design publications in the world. CQ accepts professional and student entries from all parts of the globe. Categories include graphic design, photography, illustration and fine art. Entry fees are $15 per single entry, $45 per series—3 to 5 images. Winners will appear in the Fall issue of Creative Quarterly and be exhibited in our online gallery. Details at http://www.cqjournal.com/callforentries.html

Deadlines

none this week

Out & About

It’s the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) Month. Visit http://www.pifa.org/ for a full listing of all the events this month.

It’s Philadelphia Science Week! For a full listing of events, visit http://www.philasciencefestival.org/calendar. Because, you know, science!

Jazz Ensemble Recital – Monday, April 22, 4 pm, Klein Recital Auditorium, Presser Hall FREE!

Chamber Ensembles Recital – Monday, April 22, 5:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

The Cool Sell of Guerilla Marketing – Monday, April 22, 5:30 pm, University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St
Michael Serazio, a professor of Communication at Fairfield University, investigates the rise of ‘guerilla marketing’ in contemporary pop culture. Through interviews with agency CEO’s, brand managers and creative directors, Serazio highlights a diverse set of campaign examples and reveals the ways changing ways that commercial culture is produced

The Imperative to Address Climate Change: Voices of Faith Speak Out – Monday, April 22, 6 pm, Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
At this Urban Sustainability Forum, explore how major world religions are addressing climate and how communities of faith in southeastern Pennsylvania can make a difference. Advanced registration is requested: http://interfaithclimateimperative-eorg.eventbrite.com/#

The Makanda Project: FREE JAZZ CONCERT – Monday, April 22, 7:30 pm, The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street FREE!
The Makanda Project is an ensemble based in Makanda Ken McIntyre’s hometown of Boston and dedicated to continuing Makanda’s legacy through the performance of his music – specifically, by playing compositions which Makanda never had the opportunity to record or perform in public. An enormous body of such work exists, reflecting the full range of his imagination as a composer. The group hopes that there will be a heightened appreciation for Makanda’s significance as a musician. The band, which was formed in 2005, includes some of Boston’s most renowned jazz musicians as well as some members from New York. The leader, pianist John Kordalewski, who studied and performed with Makanda, has written arrangements for the large group, working from the lead sheets in Makanda’s notebooks. For this concert, the Makanda Project is pleased to welcome Philadelphia saxophonist, Odean Pope, as a guest soloist. Also, compositions from the work of the late Bill Barron, a native of Philadelphia, will be performed in addition to the music of Makanda Ken McIntyre. Barron and Makanda were contemporary pioneers of Jazz Education in New York and Connecticut beginning in the 1960′s. And, Bill Barron, elder brother of master pianist Kenny Barron, was a contemporary and friend and musical colleague of John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath and Benny Golson when they were all developing as young lions in Philadelphia in the 1940′s and early 1950′s.

Green Roof Tour – Tuesday, April 23, 4 pm, Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore FREE!
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three different roofs we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are required to access each roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled.

New School Brass Quintet – Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

Art at Lunch: Daughters of the Dust’s Celebration of the Expressive Culture of Black Women – Wednesday, April 24, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
The release of Daughters of the Dust in 1992 marked a milestone in American film history – it was the first movie directed by an African American woman to be distributed through the Hollywood infrastructure, and showcased the culturally distinct Gullah community of formerly enslaved Africans that developed in the Sea Islands. Camara Dia Holloway from the University of Delaware speaks to how the movie offered a rare glimpse into the lives of African American women, displaying their distinctive aesthetic sensibility and its crucial role in making their world.

Blick Demo Extravaganza – Wednesday April 24, demos from 1 – 3, Dick Blick, 1330 Chestnut St FREE!
30% all non-sale items all day – Free demos for all to participate in from 1-3pm – 2 raffles with the chance to win over $200 in Liquitex Spray paints and Munny world merchandise.
Live air brushing with free hats for all – pick your own design!

Happenings: Hair Affair – Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Education Classrooms (ground floor), Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE (after admission*)
Visitors young and old will be inspired by the Museum’s collection of Victorian jewelry that incorporates locks of hair as tokens of love, loss, and remembrance. We will provide (synthetic!) hair for you to arrange and weave into jewelry. You are also invited to bring a lock of your own hair or of someone you love to create a more personal work of art. All ages welcome. This is a drop-in program

Happenings: Cecily and Gwendolyn’s Fantastical Philadelphia Museum of Art Foray – Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 6 – 7 pm, Departs from Great Stair Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE (after admission*)
This Wednesday, you might encounter Cecily and Gwendolyn, a couple of time-traveling Victorian social anthropologists wandering through the Museum’s many galleries, studying us and the way we look at art. Feel free to engage or observe in this interactive “theater social-science experiment” that blends comedy, improv, theater, and the fine art of conversation. This program is in partnership with Figment Theater and the Philadelphia Comedy Collective.

Film Screening: Bonnie and Clyde (1967), 111 minutes – Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:30pm, Van Pelt Auditorium, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE (after admission*)
Set during the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie and Clyde is loosely based on the true story of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker (portrayed by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway), outlaws whose string of crimes gripped the media during the 1930s. Teeming with the sexual energy and subversive spirit of 1970s American cinema, the film explores the thin line between infamy and celebrity. Despite the controversy it stirred, its energetic and innovative camera work won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and made Beatty and Dunaway cinematic icons. April’s Murder! film series highlights American cinema’s interest in mystery and suspense, focusing on how the unique psychological intensity of crime dramas and pulp fiction provide a view of the dark underbelly of American life. Each film is introduced by Iggy Cortez, PhD candidate, History of Art, University of Pennsylvania. The Wednesday Night film series is supported by the Dean and Zoë Pappas Foundation. The Museum’s film intern is cosponsored by the History of Art Department, University of Pennsylvania, and the Graduate Guides of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

BYO Socials: Glen Baldridge, Forth Estate – Wednesday, April 24, 6 – 8 pm, The Print Center, 1614 Latimer St. FREE!
BYO Socials bring artists and art appreciators together for fun, casual conversations. Come see our current exhibitions Fiat Lux and Forth Estate: Recent Editions and meet Glen Baldridge, artist and co-founder of Forth Estate, a Brooklyn-based print publisher and workshop. Since 2005, Baldridge has worked with emerging and established artists to create works utilizing a wide range of printmaking processes. Bring your own beverage and join us for a drink!

REPEAT – round table – Wednesday, April 24, 7 – 9 pm, little berlin, 2430 Coral st. (at Boston st.) FREE!
REPEAT consists of appropriated content, downloaded from the internet, and re-produced. The work explores a range of copyrighted and open source material; all of which is borrowed without the prior knowledge or consent of the original creators. The purpose the exhibition is to question the legal and ethical implications of re-using readily available, unaltered digital information. REPEAT focuses on the product of converting digital media into physical media. It seeks to understand perceptions of ownership and value, when unique physical objects are re-created, and re-contextualized within a gallery setting. Visitors can expect to see objects including massive vinyl banners, photographic c-prints, cnc routed sintra, life sized foam cut out figures, and a 3d print. On Wednesday, April 24th, 7 – 9pm: Little Berlin will host a round table discussion on the topics of appropriation, replication, copyright, creative commons, and ownership.

Sittin’ In, Hosted by James Poyser – Wednesday, April 24, 10:45 pm, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts – Commonwealth Plaza, 300 S Broad St FREE!
One of Philly’s most respected and well known Grammy™ award-winning producers, a major contributor to the Neo- Soul movement, and a member of the hip-hop collective, The Roots, seen nightly on NBC’s Jimmy Fallon show, James Poyser’s achievements are numerous. From Erykah Badu, Al Green, Lauryn Hill, Common, to Nas, D’ Angelo, Estelle, Rihanna, and on and on, Poyser has been central to shaping the modern sounds of Hip Hop and Soul over the last 20 years. On Wednesday, April 24th, James, and a few special friends of his choosing, will honor us as our special PIFA Sittin’ In hosts. If you are a fan of Soul/Hip hop/R&B music, this will be one session you do not want to miss!

Cellular/Molecular Exhibition at EKG – opening reception Thursday, April 25, 5:00–8:00pm University City Science Center, 3600 Market Street FREE!
Coinciding with the 3rd annual city-wide Philadelphia Science Festival, local artists connect biology and organic chemistry to fine art in the group show Cellular/Molecular. The exhibition at Breadboard’s EKG (Esther Klein Gallery) in University City runs from April 16–June 9, 2013. Through different media and through abstraction, Cellular/Molecular showcases local artworks inspired by biology and chemistry, works that define the terms, and works that demonstrate our accidental and natural inclination to create cellular and molecular forms.

New School Woodwind Quintet – Thursday, April 15, 5:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

President Jefferson, Chief Justice Marshall and the Treason Trial of Aaron Burr - Thursday, April 25, 5:30 pm, University of Penn Van Pelt Library, 3420 Walnut Street, 6th floor FREE!
Drawing on his latest book, “The Treason Trial of Aaron Burr,” distinguished historian R. Kent Newmyer (University of Connecticut Law School) will take us inside one of the most dramatic and important criminal trials in American history. The explosive mix of personality, politics, and law embedded in this battle of titans makes for edge-of-your-seat storytelling and provides fascinating insight into the origins of America’s political and legal systems. A book signing and reception follow the lecture.

Left To Your One Device Contest Reception – Thursday, April 25, 6 – 8 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance | 251 South 18th Street FREE!
On Thursday, April 25th 6:00-8:00pm, the Philadelphia Art Alliance will celebrate the conclusion of Left To YourOne Device: The Tool at Hand Challenge. Selected entries will be on display throughout the building. The winning artists will be awarded prizes and hands-on experiences fromthe Clay Studio, the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, the West Philly Tool Library, Artists & Craftsmen, and more. There will be a special musical performance by Ariane Alexander-Liao who will perform a piece on piano using a drum brush. This event is Free and open to the public.

Curious Subjects: A Conversation with Hilary Schor – Thursday, April 25, 6:00pm, Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008-2010 Delancey Place FREE!
Why is the novel so interested in women? In a word, curiosity, says Hilary Schor, whose work includes Victorian literature and culture, contemporary fiction, feminist theory, and more. Women protagonists in the novel are always curious both as strange objects worthy of our interest and as actors who are themselves actively curious – relentless askers of questions, even (and perhaps especially) when they are commanded to be content and passive. Curious Subjects takes seriously the persuasive force of the novel as a form that intervenes in our sense of what women want to know and how they can and should choose to act on that knowledge.Hilary M. Schor is Professor of English, Comparative Literature, and Law at University of Southern California

Community Arts Project – Reception Friday, April 26, 6 pm, Paradigm Gallery + Studio, 803 S. 4th St. FREE!
Through this exhibition and benefit, we hope to celebrate and exhibit our community’s creativity, further develop and expand our Community Arts Project, and celebrate the past three years at Paradigm

Envisage – Friday, April 26, 6 – 10 pm, Icebox Project Space @ Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St FREE!
Opening for the Envisage off-campus thesis show of the University of the Arts Photography Seniors

Pant – opening reception Friday, April 26, 6 – 8 pm, Gallery 339, 339 South 21st Street FREE!
With its immediate and often casual nature, photography seems to be the ideal art form to portray dogs. Most photographers don’t set out to create a specific “dog” body of work, in the way that they pursue certain landscapes, portraits, buildings, etc. Yet dogs have a way of wandering into the frame, and once there, they are a hard subject to resist. We are captivated by the way that they interact with their environment, and us. They are just doing what dogs do—searching for food, shelter and companionship; playing; fighting; sleeping—but they navigate the world differently than we do. They are unselfconscious and instinctual. They plunge ahead in life without considering the impact of their actions. These are traits that wouldn’t work particularly well for a civil society (it would literally go to the dogs), but we can’t help admiring the simplicity and enthusiasm with which dogs engage the world. In Pant, we are pleased to present photographs from a superb group of artists, all of whom offer a distinct view on canine behavior, from the hard-working dogs in Mary Ellen Mark’s photos of a Vietnamese circus to Elliot Erwitt’s exuberant Parisian terrier to Daido Moriyama’s classic, menacing “Stray Dog.”

Arts & Crap! Flea Market – Saturday and Sunday, April 27 & 28, 8 am – 2 pm, Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road Jenkintown FREE!
Back by popular demand and better than ever! TWO days of flea market finds, fabulous crafts and fine art. Open to outside vendors with advanced registration.All proceeds benefit the AAC. RAIN or SHINE!

Naturepalooza! Earth Day Festival – Saturday, April 27, 10 am – 2 pm, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education,8480 Hagy’s Mill Road FREE!
Celebrate all things natural in our second annual Earth Day festival. Musical guests The Plants and Two of a Kind anchor the stage, with live animal shows, our spring native plant sale, games, walks, mural-making, story times, and more—even visits from the Philadelphia Zoo, Franklin Institute and Audubon Pennsylvania.

Panel Discussion: The Omission of Women – Saturday, April 27, 4 – 6 pm, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street FREE!
Why is it difficult to procure solid sources on African American and Progressive White Women in American history? This panel discussion serves as a moment for Bride audiences and the Philadelphia community to join in a thoughtful conversation about collective memory in terms of women. Is there a way to defeat the erasure marks in women’s history? Panelists include Margaret Jerrido, current archivist of Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church and former head of the Urban Archives in Temple University libraries. Panelist Dr. Kariamu Welsh, dance professor at Temple University and African cultural studies scholar.

Filadelfia Latin American Film Festival: Free Reception featuring Magdaliz and Her Ensemble Crisol – Saturday, April 27, 6 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut St FREE!
Join us between screenings for a free – and fun – reception featuring live music by Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol! This group is dedicated to the interpretation of a variety of folk and traditional music genres from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and other parts of Latin America. Please RSVP to let us know you plan to attend: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/253051. For additional details on full schedule of screenings including festival updates and ticket purchase information please visit: www.flaff.org

Faculty and Guest Artist Recital: Vladimir Dyo, violin and Svetlana Smolina, piano - Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

Community Garden Days – Sunday, April 28, 10 am – 4 pm, Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland Street FREE!
Come out to Greensgrow to get goods for your garden. Community Gardeners will receive 10% off of purchases made for their garden. Your garden must be preregistered to receive the discount at the time of purchase. Discount applies to nursery items only–produce and other food items are not included.

Salsa & Argentine Tango: Beginner’s Lesson – Sunday, April 28, 2 – 4 pm, Fairmount Arts Crawl, Lifesport Fitness, 2112 Fairmount Ave FREE!
Join us for an afternoon of dance and musi. Dance Coordinator: Anna Zacharcenko,
Bill Nixon& Michael Nikolidakis will play our favorite tango and salsa music while our dance instructors provide a beginner’s lesson. Experienced dancers are welcome.
Kelly Ray of Dance Philadelphia, Pierre Baston & Maria de Sousa of Tango North and South. 2 p.m. Salsa lesson, 3 p.m. Argentine Tango Lesson

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0

Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

For Monday, April 15, 2013

Lectures & Artist Talks

Artist Talk: Ceramic Resident Artists Mallory Wetherell and Kensuke Yamada – Monday, April 15, 1:15 pm Ceramics Piazza
Mallory Wetherell and Kensuke Yamada will present brief talks about their studio practice. Free pizza will be provided while supplies last.

Visual Studies Lecture: Paul Ramirez Jonas – Monday, April 15, 6:30 pm, Room B004
Paul Ramírez Jonas’ selected solo exhibitions include Pinacoteca do Estado, Sao Paulo, Brazil; The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, Connecticut; The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas; a survey at Ikon Gallery (UK) and Cornerhouse (UK); Alexander Gray Gallery (NYC); Roger Björkholmen (Sweden); Nara Roesler Gallery (Brazil); and Postmasters Gallery (NYC). He has been included in group exhibitions at P.S.1 (NYC); The Whitechapel (UK); Irish Museum of Modern Art (Ireland); The New Museum (NYC); and Kunsthaus Zurich (Switzerland). He has participated in the Johannesburg Biennale; the Seoul Biennial, the Shanghai Biennial; the 28th Sao Paulo Biennial; the 53rd Venice Biennial and the 7th Bienal do Mercosul , Porto Alegre, Brazil. In 2010 his Key to the City project was presented by Creative Time in cooperation with the City of New York.

2013 CHAT conference: The Future of Knowledge in the Humanities – Wednesday, April 17, 1:00–6:00 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
In the twentieth-century American university, the collective fields of the humanities produced, transmitted, and challenged certain kinds of knowledge that set them apart from the knowledge produced in the sciences or fine arts. At the start of the twenty-first century, the humanities are under attack. Confronting severe economic pressures, universities must decide whether to renew or revise their commitment to liberal education. Invited speakers will address this core issue—some call it a”crisis.” Our focus is how knowledge has been, is, and might be sponsored, produced, taught, and valued in higher education. Guiding questions include: What has been the relationship between the “humanities” and the kind of knowledge protected and produced in higher education? What is the relationship between our pedagogical and political commitments? How have we in the past connected the public purpose of higher education to the knowledge taught and produced there? And how might we pursue it in the future? Our speakers are encouraged to provide historical and practical perspectives which these and other questions demand.

Visiting Filmmakers Lecture Series: Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder – Wednesday, April 17, 5:45 pm Annenberg Hall Room 3
Gibson and Recoder 16mm projector performances and installations unite the rich traditions of the experimental film, particularly its structuralist and materialist strands, and the multi-modal sensibility of expanded cinema that emerged in the 1960s. Their work has been exhibited at The Whitney Biennial, Pacific Film Archives, The Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as museums internationally.

Critical Dialogues: James Hyde - Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm, Room B-04
Abstract painter James Hyde was born in Philadelphia, and moved to New York City at eighteen years of age to pursue a career as an artist. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn. His work ranges from paintings on photographic prints to large-scale installations, photography, and abstract furniture design. Hyde is the recipient of numerous grants including a Pollock-Krasner Grant, a Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, a Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship and a New York State CAPS Grant. He has lectured as a visiting professor at Yale University, Brooklyn College, the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Bard College, and Cooper Union. He is represented by galleries in Paris, and Zurich and Copenhagen– and in New York by Sean Horton Gallery.

Architecture Film Series: It Might Get Loud – Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm, Architecture 104A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White. “For rock geeks of any age or taste, the lore in this documentary will be catnip. But “It Might Get Loud” is more than a narrowly focused fan artifact. It gives those of us with tin ears and clumsy fingers a chance to linger in the presence of serious artists with formidable chops and big, if not always clearly expressed, ideas about what they do. And it will put you in the mood to listen.” -A.O. Scott, New York Times

2013 TURF-CreWS – Thursday, April 18, 9 am – 5 pm, Howard Gittis Student Center, 2nd floor conference rooms.
The Temple Undergraduate Research Forum – Creative Works Symposium (TURF-CreWS) provides ambitious, intellectually motivated undergraduate students the opportunity to present and defend their original research or creative work among colleagues, faculty, family, and friends. The 2013 TURF-CreWS will take place all day on Thursday, April 18, 2013 on the second floor of the Howard Gittis Student Center on Main Campus. We will have 21 panel sessions of papers, performances and films, and 40 posters on display. With 130 students from ten of the undergraduate schools and colleges, the 20th annual TURF-CreWS is the biggest yet!
Schedule of Events:
9:00-9:20 Presenter Check-In and Coffee
9:30-10:50 Concurrent Sessions
11:00-12:20 Concurrent Sessions
12:30-1:50 Poster Session
2:00-3:20 Concurrent Sessions
3:30-4:50 Concurrent Sessions
Detailed Program Schedule: http://www.temple.edu/vpus/documents/turf_2013_schedule_000.pdf

Adam Shellhorse: Fabrications of a Violent Present: The Problem of Modernity, Poetics and Margins in Brazilian Concrete Poetry – Thursday, April 18 12:30 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
No literary tendency exemplifies more powerfully the theoretical complexity and will to poetic autonomy of the historical Latin American avant-garde movements than that of the Brazilian concrete poets. The constructivist, participatory impulse that contextualizes Brazilian literary and artistic production in the years following World War II and through the 1960s is an especially fertile site to begin to reconsider the concrete poetry project. From a multidisciplinary framework that crosses the arts and encompasses the theories of Sartre, Badiou, and Rancière, I investigate how Brazilian concrete poetry, far from simply “aesthetic” and internationally minded, articulated radical fabrications of the present, the poetic, and the political.

Walt Whitman: An American Icon – April 18, 3:30 pm, Paley Library Lecture Hall, 1210 Polett Walk

Celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month with us! Walt Whitman’s legacy—iconoclast, celebrity, and the father of American poetry—is unparalleled in its influence on American writing and culture. Join David Haven Blake and Michael Robertson, professors of English at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and co-editors of Walt Whitman, Where the Future Becomes Present (University of Iowa Press, 2008) to discuss the impact that Whitman has had on American culture—an impact that reaches far beyond his influence on poetry. Blake is also the chair of the English Department at TCNJ, and author of Walt Whitman and the Culture of American Celebrity (Yale University Press, 2006). Robertson is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships and author of the award-winning book Worshipping Walt: The Whitman Disciples (Princeton UP, 2008). This program will be moderated by Katherine Henry, associate professor of English at Temple.

Call & Response: a cross-disciplinary arts symposium – Sat, April 20, 1:00-5:30 pm, Conwell Dance Theater, 5th Floor Conwell Hall
The Tyler School of Art, Temple University hosts an afternoon of performance and discussion as artists and scholars investigate intersections of visual art, music, dance, & theater. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Charles Searles: In Motion

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Jamie Felton
Anthony Nicoletti
Robyn Weatherley
Reception Friday April 19, 6-8pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Gustavo Garcia – Printmaking
Clarice Shackelford – Fibers
Corinne Hansen – Ceramics & Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
Reception Friday, April 19, 6 – 9 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Jordan Artim – Painting
Reception Friday, April 19, 6 – 9 pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, April 17, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium: Charles Searles: In Motion
Sat, April 20 – Sun, June 16
Opening reception: Sat, April 20, 5:30-7:00 pm

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Alumni Weekend at Temple is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 19-21. There will be lots of events around Temple. Introduce yourself to an alumus! For details see http://www.alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=4349

Artist Networking Event and Resource Fair: Are you an artist interested in working with new and non-traditional audiences? Art Reach presents a FREE Artist Networking Event and Resource Fair Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:00pm to 8:30pm. In “speed dating” style, each artist will be given 10 minutes to tell Art-Reach why they want to be an Art-Reach Roster Artist and explain the art-making experience(s) they wish to lead. For more information and to register: http://art-reach.org/ARR_Spot.html#SP1 .

CRED Magazine is offering writing mini-classes. While the emphasis in this series is music, you can probably translate the skills you learn here to writing reviews of art shows as well: Covering The Show - Saturday, April 20: 2-5 pm, Sigma Sound, 212 North 12th Street. You just attended the best show ever—how do you convey the artist’s stage presence and energy of the crowd? Check out a private, live mini concert by (well, it’s a secret…you’ll have to sign up to find out) and learn to express your entire experience into just a few, meaningful paragraphs. Register here: https://credmagazine.wufoo.com/forms/writing-for-entertainment/

Interview Extravaganza: Tuesday, April 23, Wednesday, April 24 & Thursday, April 25, Mitten Hall 220
Don’t miss this “just-in-time” recruitment event to interview on campus with employers with full-time job opportunities who are seeking Temple Owls. For a list of employers and to submit your resume, visit the Owlnetwork site at http://templeuniv.experience.com/experience/login and follow the instructions there. Start applying NOW; application deadlines vary by opportunity.

Volunteer opportunity: Boy Scout Troop 1, based in Oreland, PA needs to have their website upgraded. The Troop’s current web sites were designed many years ago. With upcoming plans related to recruitment and fundraising, the Troop wants to update the sites, communicating recent Scout events, opportunities, troop philosophy and physical improvements to the Hawk Mountain Camp. Please visit the current sites at:
http://www.oreland1.org/current.html

http://www.oreland1.org/hawkmountain.html

Much of the content you see at the current sites can and will be reused. Additional copy, photos, video will be provided to the designer to incorporate into the new pages. While the Troop needs to approve of the design, the individual working on the sites will have wide creative freedom. In addition, creating a method for troop volunteers to easily update the site with event descriptions, photos, etc. should be implemented. Anyone willing to help our organization will be rewarded with credit given on the web page, abundant thanks, publicity within our troop, and free used camping equipment (while supplies last). Can’t beat that! Contact Information: Greg Landry, gregjlan@gmail.com, 267 307 1527.

Call for entries, deadline May 10: 2013 Cloud Prize. Cloud Project invites US artists, new and emerging, to submit work for consideration to the inaugural 2013 Cloud Prize. Notable curator, Adelina Vlas, who currently serves as the Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will review all completed submissions and will choose one to three recipients of an award worth up to $500. We encourage artists from a range of media including sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, site-specific installation, video, sound, performance, and socially engaged practices. Submissions:send images of 5 to 8 work samples. Include the media, dimensions or specifications, and title for each image provided. Samples of work must be labeled with the artist name plus a 2-digit number (johndoe01.jpg, johndoe02.jpg, etc.). Still images must be formatted as jpeg files, at 72 dpi and no larger than 1 MB each. Video or Sound files must be sent as a link, either via YouTube or Vimeo. Please also include a short (no more than one page) statement, and a current CV. All submissions must be sent electronically; email submissions to: cloudartistprize@gmail.com. A $20, non-refundable, fee must accompany all submissions (via PayPal) which will be used to offset curatorial and administrative costs. Online payment: Cloud Prize PayPal. Submissions will be reviewed in mid-May and final decisions/announcements will be made by the end of May 2013. Questions? Please email cloudartistprize@gmail.com.

Call for entries, deadline May 30: Dave Bown Projects. This competition is open to all visual artists who are 18 years of age or older. All styles and mediums are eligible. Jurors: Marisa Pascucci, Curator of 20th Century & Contemporary Art, Boca Raton Museum of Art; Reto Thüring, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, Cleveland Museum of Art; and Adelina Vlas, Assistant Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art. 1 artist will receive $5,000 USD and 5 artists will each receive $1,000 USD. In addition to the cash prizes listed above; Dave Bown Projects will be buying works of art from artists as submissions are received. All styles and mediums are eligible. Early entries are encouraged. Previewing will occur on a daily and weekly basis by Dave Bown Projects as submissions are received. Details/to enter: http://davebownprojects.com/submissions.html

Call for entries, deadline June 3: Aesthetics of Nature: St. Augustine Art Association Nature & Wildlife Art Exhibition. This exhibit explores nature in all of its beautiful forms, From plant life and vast landscapes to the diversity of species that inhabit the oceans and great outdoors For details/to enter visit http://www.staugustineartfestival.com/images/expo.png

Call for entries, deadline June 7: Open Water 2013 Water Media Exhibition. The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour invite you to participate in their 88th annual open international water media exhibition to be held at the Leighton Art Centre in Calgary, AB Canada from September 7 to October 20, 2013. Open Water 2013 is strictly open to submissions painted in water based media. Jurors: Jeffery Spalding, RCA, CM Artistic Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Calgary, with Doug Driediger, CSPWC and Karin Richter, CSPWC, SCA, PAC, ASA. The exhibition is open to any artist, and entry is juried by digital image. Prize-winning paintings will be selected from the original work at the time of hanging. Artists may submit up to 2 digital images on a CD, however, only a maximum of one painting per applicant may be accepted for exhibition. For more information/to enter visit http://www.cspwc.com/Open%20Water%202013%20Rules.html

Call for entries, deadline July 7: Sueños Americanos (American Dream) is a juried art exhibition comprised of works celebrating Latino contemporary culture. The exhibition is open to all visual artists working in a variety of mediums and styles. A common occurrence in Latino culture is the search for a perceived “American Dream”. Migration into the US is often part of that perception. Inside the United States, Latino Americans often juggle the traditions of their given heritage with integration into American culture. This exhibit will explore the dualities of the Latino American experience and how they uniquely inform the artistic voice of each artist represented. Entry Fee: $30.00 USD. Location: Workhouse Arts Center at Lorton, Virginia The juror for this exhibition is Laura Roulet, an independent curator and writer, specializing in contemporary and Latin American art. For details/to enter, visit http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=657&admin_verify_view=true

Deadlines

none this week

Out & About

It’s the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) Month. Visit http://www.pifa.org/ for a full listing of all the events this month.

Lecturer: Ambassador Joseph M. Torsella, US Representative to the United Nations: Then and Now: How the UN’s Past Helps Explain the UN’s Present (And What We Can Do About It) – Monday, April 15, 11:00 am, Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue FREE!
Please join special guest speaker, Ambassador Joseph Torsella for remarks on the United Nations, highlighting its founding, current reforms, and the contemporary challenges it faces. This lecture is offered in conjunction with Woodmere’s exhibition, The Promise of Peace: Violet Oakley’s United Nations Portraits. Ambassador Torsella was sworn in as the US Representative to the United Nations for UN Management and Reform on April 26, 2011, after serving as the Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. He was also the founding president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, a nonprofit museum and education center dedicated to explaining and celebrating American ideas and ideals.

Master Class: Dorian Leljak, piano – Monday, April 15, 1 pm, Rock Hall Room 126 FREE!

“Et in Utah ego”: the evolution of JG: Lecture by Richard Torchia - Monday, April 15, 6 pm, University of the Arts, Gershman Y, Levitt Auditorium, Broad and Pine Streets FREE!
JG is a new film project by British-born, Berlin-based artist Tacita Dean commissioned by Arcadia University Art Gallery and funded by The Center for Arts and Heritage. A sequel in technique to her 2011 project for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, this 35mm, Cinemascope film explores connections between J.G. Ballard’s short story “The Voices of Time” (1960) and Robert Smithson’s earthwork and film Spiral Jetty (both 1970). The exhibit remains on view through April 21, 2013. Torchia’s lecture will explore the process of bringing Dean’s film to Arcadia. A friend of the artist since 1996, Torchia has assisted in the production of several of her films. His slide presentation will provide background on the location research and documentation of the film shoot. It will also address the underpinnings of JG, especially as they relate to Spiral Jetty. The title of Torchia’s lecture, a play on Nicolas Poussin’s bucolic canvas Et in Arcadia Ego, comes from a comment made by Smithson in his 1972 essay (“The Spiral Jetty”) about the anti-pastoral beauty of Rozel Point, the site on the Great Salt Lake he selected for his iconic earthwork. Richard Torchia is Director, Arcadia University Art Gallery

Metropolitan Gallery 250 presents “The Sidework Series” – opening reception Monday, April 15, 6 – 9 pm, Metropolitan Gallery 250, 250 S. 18th Street FREE!
In restaurants and bars across town, people are serving food, mixing drinks and creating culinary masterpieces, but on their time off, they create other works of art—like paintings, sculptures, prints and photographs. Now, these emerging artists will have their own show presented by Metropolitan Gallery 250, Metropolitan Bakery’s non-profit, community art gallery.

Craft & Culture: Norma Minkowitz Artist Talk – Tuesday, April 16, 6 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance | 251 South 18th Street FREE!
You’re invited to join artist Norma Minkowitz for a talk about her work and her new exhibition “Storylines,” on view at Snyderman-Works Gallery, from March 1, 2013 to April 27, 2013.

Temple University Percussion Ensemble – Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Phillip R. O’Banion, conductor. SPIVACK Scherzo, REICH Drumming, HOLLO José beFORe JOHN5

Art at Lunch: Peter Blume: American Modernist – Wednesday, April 17, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
As a sneak peek at PAFA’s Peter Blume Retrospective, opening November 2013, Senior Curator and Curator of Modern Art, Dr. Robert Cozzolino, explores six decades of Blume’s unusual narrative paintings and unforgettable imagery that helped shape public consciousness of modern art. Blume often produced large-scale paintings encompassing long periods of planning, maintaining a modern connection to Renaissance methods of design and invention, even though his work addressed contemporary concerns.

White Boys – Artists and Curator Panel Moderated by Brendan Wattenberg, Walther Collection – Wednesday, April 17, 4:30 pm, Stokes Hall, Room 102 & Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery, Whitehead Campus Center, Haverford College. 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford FREE!
Brendan Wattenberg, Director of Exhibitions for the Walther Collection in New York will lead a panel discussion focused on the exhibition Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery exhibit White Boys curated by Hank Willis Thomas and Natasha L. Logan. Panelists will include co-curator Natasha L. Logan and artists Lisa Fairstein, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Bayeté Ross Smith and Michael Ratulowski. Following the panel the exhibition will be open until 8:00 p.m.

Penn Humanities Forum: Medicine at the Margins – Wednesday, April 17, 5:00-6:30pm, Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street FREE!
Participants: Steven Feierman, Professor of History and History & Sociology of Science University of Pennsylvania; Harvey Friedman, Chief of Infectious Diseases Division, Professor of Medicine, and Director, Botswana-Penn Partnership, Penn Medicine; and Julie Livingston, Associate Professor of History, Rutgers University. What are the practical and ethical challenges of taking medical practices and technologies developed in metropolitan centers and extending them into remote communities where modern health care resources are scarce? Join us for a lively conversation featuring reports and reflections on recent field work in southern Africa by Harvey Friedman, director of the Botswana-UPenn Partnership, Steven Feierman, historian of African science and medicine, and Julie Livingston, African historian and ethnographer. Pre-registration required at http://humanities.sas.upenn.edu/registration.shtml

Film Screening: The Maltese Falcon (1941), 101 minutes – Wednesday, April 17, 6:30 pm, Van Pelt Auditorium, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE! (after admission*)
Often called the first major American film noir, John Huston’s classic successfully adapts the punchy dialogue and tight plotting of Dashiell Hammett’s detective novel into a gripping directorial style. The film includes the hallmarks of the American crime genre: a hard-boiled detective (Humphrey Bogart), a femme fatale (Mary Astor), and an intricate plot full of ruthless characters, red herrings, and suspense. April’s Murder! film series highlights American cinema’s interest in mystery and suspense, focusing on how the unique psychological intensity of crime dramas and pulp fiction provide a view of the dark underbelly of American life. Each film is introduced by Iggy Cortez, PhD candidate, History of Art, University of Pennsylvania. The Wednesday Night film series is supported by the Dean and Zoë Pappas Foundation. The Museum’s film intern is cosponsored by the History of Art Department, University of Pennsylvania, and the Graduate Guides of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Germantown Artists Roundtable Monthly Gathering – Wednesday, April 17, 7 pm, Build a Bridge, 205 W. Tulpehocken St. FREE!
Artists of all genres, art educators, businesses connected to the arts and art lovers who live here and or work in Germantown gather on the 3rd Wednesday each month. Our community is abundant with artists who live and/or work here. Join in the creation of a lively Germantown artist network and directory as we work towards creating an arts district/corridor in Germantown while supporting local artists and art events.

Happenings: Conversation with Artists Elaine Cameron-Weir and Anthony Campuzano – Wednesday, April 17, 7:30pm, Brodsky Gallery 188, first floor, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE! (after admission*)
Brooklyn-based artist Elaine Cameron-Weir and Philadelphia-based artist Anthony Campuzano join Adelina Vlas, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, to discuss the role museum collections play in the education of young artists and also the constant inspiration they provide. The Philadelphia Museum of Art has recently acquired a sculpture by Cameron-Weir, Blue Black (2011), and also owns a drawing by Campuzano titled Juan Gris Portrait of Max Jacob 1919 Via Elena Sisto Circa 1997 (2010).

Jazz@TheUnderground – Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 pm, The Underground, Howard Gittis Student Center FREE!
Monthly jazz series presenting students, faculty and guest artists. This evening’s performance will feature the Warren Wolf Group, vibraphone.

Chamber Ensembles Recital – Thursday, April 18, 4 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

CP LAB – opening reception Friday, April 19, 5:30 – 8 pm, Taller Puertorriqueño 2721 N. 5th Street FREE!
Taller Puertorriqueño (Taller) is pleased to invite architectural researcher and urban planner Ariel Vázquez, and the COUNTER NARRATIVE SOCIETY (CNS), an artistic-research-activist unit, to create a social practice project for the Claiming Places exhibition cycle. Entitled CP Lab (Claiming Places Laboratory), this work is a creative and urban research project and investigation of the areas surrounding Taller. The team will present their work and engage with the public in the CP Lab, headquartered in the Vestíbulo exhibition space located at the entrance of Taller’s 2721 building. The researchers will work within specified areas of North Kensington as well as draw from other areas of Philadelphia as needed. Working independently, their studies will organically overlap, instigating dialogue between CNS creative research and Vazquez’s urban planning investigation.

Between: Dance and L2Ork (Linux Laptop Orchestra) – Friday, April 19, 6 pm, Conwell Hall, 5th Floor Dance Theater FREE!
Jillian Harris, assistant professor of dance at Temple University, and Ivica Ico Bukvic, associate professor of music technology at Virginia Tech University, present a tour of L2Ork repertoire in conjunction with live dance improvisation and a world premiere of “Between”, a new dance solo and orchestral piece. Building upon the foundation established by PLOrk and SLOrk, L2Ork was founded by Bukvic in May 2009 as part of Virginia Tech Music Department’s Digital Interactive Sound and Intermedia Studio (DISIS). Currently, Bukvic serves as the founder and director of Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology (ICAT)–Integrative Mind and Performance Through the Arts, Creativity and Technology (IMPACT) Studio. L2Ork seeks to explore new opportunities that arise from combining the quintessential form of collaboration with centuries of tradition found in the Western orchestra and affordable, versatile contemporary technology-in this case laptops. In its current form, L2Ork relies mainly upon a Pure-Data real-time graphical programming environment for audio, video and graphics processing. The orchestra uses Nintendo Wiimotes and Nunchuks as well as various built-in laptop input devices such as keyboards, trackpads and webcams, as hyperinstruments, and external soundcards in conjunction with custom-built hemispherical speakers and subs for audio output. The ensemble infrastructure currently supports up to 15 fully networked performers. The collaboration between dance and L2Ork represents a new step in the investigation of orchestral, multisensory experiences relying upon and engaging physical responses.

Brand It to Land It – Friday, April 19, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
Q & A, informal modeling and reception. Make your fashion line stand out in a high-paced fashion world that’s exploding with designers who are turning out new looks everyday. Featuring: Seth Friedermann, Ignite Designer Management, New York City; Melissa D’Agostino, D’Agostino Fashion Textile Design, Philadelphia & 2012 Designer-in-Residence with Philadelphia Fashion Incubator; and Devin Pauley, Morgia Bridal, Philadelpiha & 2013 Designer-in-Residence with Philadelphia Fashion Incubator

Spring Wildflower Walk – Saturday, April 20, 8:30 am, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road FREE!
Join us for an early morning walk to look for our native woodland flowers, like spring beauty or trillium. These blossoms appear fleetingly in our forest – don’t miss them! We’ll also listen for the earliest winged migrants who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.

Flea Market at Sister Cities Park – Saturday, April 20, 9 am – 5 pm, Sister Cities Park, 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
Be sure to shop at the Sister Cities Park Flea Market presented by Philadelphia Flea Markets. You’ll find just what you’ve always been on the hunt for at this boutique-style antique and vintage flea market.

Panel Discussion: My Friends! The Life and Work of Jonas Mekas – Saturday, April 20, 2 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
Panel discussion with Jonas Mekas, Amy Taubin, Jackie Raynal and Ed Halter, moderated by Andrew Lampert. This discussion will utilize expert panelists, each of whom has a different connection to Mekas’ life and work. They will share their perspectives on his film and video practice, the influence he has had on moving image culture and how he became the central figure in American independent film. Jonas Mekas was born in 1922 in the farming village of Semeniškiai, Lithuania. In 1944, he and his brother Adolfas were taken by the Nazis to a forced labor camp in Elmshorn, Germany. After the War, the UN Refugee Organization brought both brothers to New York City. Two weeks after his arrival he borrowed money to buy his first Bolex camera and began to record brief moments of his life. He soon got deeply involved in the American Avant-Garde film movement, creating Film Culture magazine, the Movie Journal column in the Village Voice, the artist-run distribution collective the Film-Makers Cooperative, and Anthology Film Archives, one of the world’s largest and most important repositories of and venues for avant-garde cinema. During this time he completed 20 books of poetry and over 74 films varying from 4 minutes to 284 minutes in length. His film Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania has been selected for preservation by the Library of Congress when it was added to the National Film Registry in 2006. RSVP required at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/225889

Faculty Recital: Mikhail Yanovitsky, piano – Sunday, April 21, 3 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

For Monday, April 8, 2013

Lectures & Artist Talks

Laurie Wagman Lecture Series in Glass: Gianni Toso - Monday April 8: Hot Blowing demo 2.30 – 5pm in Hot Shop.
Wednesday April 10: 1.30pm Lecture in 121 and demo 2.30 – 5pm in Flameworking
Toso is widely recognized as one of the world’s finest glass blowers. He has created works that are displayed in galleries and private collections in the United States, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Israel, and Japan, and he has guest-lectured in art schools and galleries throughout the world. He is known as an innovator in lampworking. While many contemporary glass artists have set up studios that are essentially factories that create fine art, Toso works unassisted in a studio surrounded by a vineyard that he planted on the property of his Baltimore home, where he continues to explore his medium as an art form.

Elaine Freedgood, New York University: Worlds Enough: Fictionality and Reference in the Novel - Tuesday, April 9, 5:15 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall

Financial Literacy Month Events:
Ann Barton, Strategic Business Director Inceptia: 3 Easy Steps to Repaying Your Student Loan - Wednesday, April 10, noon, Alter Hall Room 34
Students will learn easy-to-understand strategies for successfully repaying their student loans. They’ll find out how to locate their student loans, create a budget, and the necessary steps to take when working with their lender to choose an appropriate repayment plan that works for them after college. Hosted by the Temple University Bursar’s Office.
Susan Feinberg: Love and Money - Wednesday, April 10, noon, Alter Hall Room 33, · Love and Money will focus on such topics as financial planning, investment strategies, budgeting, managing credit cards and debt, and making major purchase. Hosted by the Business Honors Student Association

Visiting Filmmakers Lecture Series: So Yong Kim - Wednesday, April 10, 5:45 pm Annenberg Hall Room 3
So Yong Kim is an award-winning writer, director and producer. In Between Dayswon the Special Jury Prize at Sundance and Treeless Mountain won awards at the Berlin, Dubai and Pusan International Film Festivals. For Ellen, starring Paul Dano, was released theatrically this past fall, premiering at the Sundance and Berlin International Film Festivals.

Critical Dialogues: Dana Schutz - Wednesday, April 10, 6 pm, Room B-04
Dana Schutz is a painter who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. She first came to attention with her debut exhibition Frank from Observation (2002) based on the conceit of Schutz as the last painter, representing the last subject “Frank”. Since then her paintings have to depicted hypothetical situations of characters cannibalizing themselves, responding to subconscious impulses, and performers giving impromptu demonstrations. Her most recent solo exhibition,Piano in the Rain, opened at Petzel Gallery in May of 2012 to critical acclaim. Schutz’ traveling retrospective If the Face Had Wheels opened at the Neuberger Museum in Purchase, New York, in 2011 and has traveled to the Miami Art Museum and Denver Art Museum. A new traveling exhibition is being organized by the Hepworth Wakefield Museum, United Kingdom, for October 2013. Schutz was born in Livonia, Michigan in 1976. She received her BFA at the Cleveland Institute of Art and her masters from Columbia University in 2002. She has received the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Grant, the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award.

U.S. Immigration Reform: Making the Dream Real - April 11, 3:00 PM, Paley Library Lecture Hall
Join a panel of activists and experts to discuss one of today’s most crucial and controversial political issues—immigration reform. Speakers include Jorge Salazar, a “Dreamer,” born outside the US, brought here as a child, and raised in Philadelphia in the shadows of undocumented status; Blanca Lucia Pacheo, a young activist who has been working to try to keep immigrant families intact, organizing people in her neighborhood near Temple; and Jaya Ramji-Nogales, a Temple Law professor who will discuss the political landscape of immigration reform. With our country torn between opposing tensions—some of the most highly restrictive state laws in our history, and the reality behind Obama’s recent re-election—can we expect major change at the federal level? What will it look like? How will it happen? Join the Libraries and Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition to consider these questions and more. This program will be moderated by Terry Halbert, professor of Legal Studies in the Fox School of Business.\

Carol Tracy, Women’s Law Project and Nichet Sykes, Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR): Panel on Reproductive Choice and Sexual Violence and Film Screening: The Cider House Rules - Thursday, April 11, 6:00 pm, Floor 8, Women’s Studies Lounge, Anderson Hall
Registration required: http://wwapfilmscreenings.eventbrite.com/

Beginning Design: A National Conference Keynote Lecture with Brian MacKay-Lyons- Saturday, April 13, 5:30 pm, Alter Hall, Room 31
Beginning Design conference keynote speaker Brian MacKay-Lyons was born and raised in the Arcadia village of Novia Scotia. After receiving his BA from the Technical University of Novia Scotia and his Master of Architecture and Urban Design from UCLA, MacKay-Lyons returned to Novia Scotia to make a contribution to place where his Arcadian ancestors had lived for over 400 years. Since then, he has built an international reputation for design excellence, confirmed by 67 awards, including six Canadian Architect Awards. His work has been published in 164 books, journals, and monographs including The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture.

Shows & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Chandler Wigton
Dimitra Ermeidou
Jose Arias
Opening reception Friday April 12, 6-8pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries & Student Lounge Gallery
Art and Art Education Seminar Show
Opening reception: Thurs April 11 5 – 8

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, March 27, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium and Lobby
Annual Student Show

Mega Monday Mixer - Monday, April 8, 6 – 8 pm, Tyler Atrium
This is a big event hosted by Tyler’s Dean’s Student Advisory Committee. Food – Fun – Music – Art. We’ve invited students from PAFA, UArts and Moore to join us while we celebrate the Annual Student Show!

Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013 Exhibition, Crane Art Center, 1400 N American St
The Tyler Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 38 artists in the biennial Victory for Tyler juried exhibition. Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013, sponsored by Victory Brewing, was juried by Paulina Pobocha, Assistant Curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Selected artists for Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013 include Dennis Ahearn, Jonathan Allmaier, Michael Ambron, Jay Bilinsky, Joseph Borelli, Jenny Buffington, Justin Bursk, Paula Cahill, Rebekah Callaghan, Josh Cole, Mike Cole, John Costanza, John Crowe, Emily Davidson, Delaney DeMott, Lyla Duey, Chad Cortez Everett, Steven Ford, Rachael Gorchov, Brian Grow, Laura Havlish, Susan Hennelly, EJ Herczyk, Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg, Adele Kubel, John T. Lange, Carla Lombardi, James Maiello, Ryan McCartney, Anne-Marie McIntyre, JJ Miyaoka-Pakola, Michael Radyk, Tim Rusterholz, Catherine E. Saksa-Mydlowski, Susan Still Scott, Andrew Souders, Pamela Vander Zwan, Yoichiro Yoda. Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013 will take place March 27 – April 13, 2013. The exhibition will be held at the Crane Arts Center, Ice Box Project Space located at 1400 North American Street in Philadelphia. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday 12 noon – 6 pm. To RSVP for reception, email Molly Clark Davis, Director of Alumni Relations for the Arts (molly.clarkdavis@temple.edu).

Temple Rome:
MFA Thesis Show: Lacey Biblana Mills
See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Free bus trip to Storm King Art Center - Sunday, April 14, 8:30 am – 7:30 pm, 13th & Diamond St. Pick up tickets beginning at 11 am Friday (4/5) from Student Life (front desk Friday 11 am – 2 pm and Monday noon-2 pm, otherwise, office in Exhibitions Office suite). Free, but admission is not included ($8 w/ student ID). Storm King is located one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time. Open to ALL TEMPLE students, so bring your friends! At press time, the forecast is for a bright sunny day, so it should be great. fLast week’s NYC trip was cancelled for lack of signups. If you want to go on this trip, please sign up by Wednesday.

Free bus trip to 2nd Thursday at the Crane - Thursday, April 11, 6 – 8:30 pm, 13th & Diamond Streets
This bus will go to the Student Reception at the Crane for the Victory for Tyler Alumni Show at Crane Arts Center (see more above in the Exhibitions section). Bus is free and open to the first 50 or so students (as many as the bus driver will allow) that come to 13th & Diamond St at 6 pm. Also on tap at the Crane Arts Center:
InLiquid presents Darla Jackson: All’s fair… - Darla Jackson is most notably recognized for her animal sculptures and installations that have been seen infiltrating spaces throughout Philadelphia. Her past exhibitions include While you were out… at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Anatomy Now at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, My Dog Speaks at Seraphin Gallery, and On the Rise at the Gallery at Art in City Hall.
Systematic Devotion – Candace Karch, artist, curator and formerly of Bambi Art Gallery along with John Margraff 2nd, curator and chef of the authentic Salon Margraff in Santa Fe, New Mexico, are lifelong friends. Their simpatico philosophies lead them to Painter, Diane McGregor, Metal Smith, Ken Derengowski, and mixed media artists, Madelin Coit, Joseph leroux, Jennifer Joseph and Chis Collins. “Systematic Devotion” defines how six artists communicate method, placement and discipline in the world.
Gond and Beyond : Tribal Artists from India - Indigo Arts presents a selection of contemporary paintings by members of minority tribal groups in India. The exhibit includes work by the members of the Gond and Bhil groups of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, as well as Mithila paintings from Bihar and Patua story-scroll paintings from West Bengal. Artists include Gond painters Rajendra Shyam, Santosh Shyam, Anuj Tekam and Hiraman Urveti; Bhil painters Bhuribai and Anil Bariya, scroll painters Montu Chitrakar and Gurupada Chitrakar. and Mithila painters such as Pushpa Kumari and Baua Devi.
Second State Press: Member Shop Orientations & Scholarship Opportunity- It’s always difficult to start in a new shop and get your printing flow. Different equipment, new people, and where the heck is the tarleton anyway?! SSP wants to make it easier for you to get started and get printing. Every Second Thursday, Second State Press we will hold shop orientations for members. All are welcome to attend each month. Join us 6-9 PM to get a tour of the shop, have your printing questions answered, and meet other members.

Do you need a math refresher before you take your Quantitative Literacy Class? An updated version of MyMathTest is now available to all incoming freshmen, transfers and current students. The program now offers refresher sequences from Pre-algebra through Calculus II (previously only to Pre-calculus). The program is ideal for those students who: are planning to take a quantitative course but have been away from math for some time; place below what their math history suggests they are capable of; or, are in need a general math refresher. The cost is $11 for a 16-week access code. Students and advisers can access registration information and an informational flier by going to the following MSRC page: http://www.temple.edu/msrc/tutoring/MMT.asp

Career Workshop: LinkedIn – Making it Work for You - Tuesday, April 9, 4:00 – 4:50 p.m., Mitten Hall Owl Cove
Utilize LinkedIn to enhance your internship or job search; create effective profiles; research and connect with professionals; improve and expand your “brand”, and more.

Curious about joining The Peace Corps? The Peace Corps is holding an information session on Wednesday, April 10 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall 821. All majors are encouraged to attend.

Jobs & Internships from the Career Center:
Camden County Historical Society: Summer 2013 Museum Collections Management Internship
Living Full Out Inc.: Public Relations/Communications Intern
Philadelphia Magazine: Philadelphia Magazine Marketing and Special Events Internship or Co-op
The Nouveau Image: Marketing/Public Relations Intern
WheresMyTutor.com: *SPRING TUTORS* Needed for All Subjects in Philadelphia
For details about how to search and apply for these opportunities on Owlnetwork,, visit the Internship page at the Tyler Student Life website: tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships

Inter/national Fellowships & Awards Information: Udall & Truman Sessions
Wednesday, April 10, 9 am & 12 pm, Honors Classroom, 202 Tuttleman Learning Center
Thursday, April 11, 12:30 pm, 300 Tuttleman Learning Center and 5pm in 203 Tuttleman Learning Center

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity: The purpose of the Neil Kosh Scholarship is to provide tuition assistance for a student to study in the Temple Rome or Temple Japan Programs at Temple University. Priority will be given to junior or senior students who have completed at least 15 credits in Art and Art Education courses and/or Art History courses. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to be eligible. The amount of the scholarship is $2500. Application deadline is April 12 for Spring or Summer 2014 applications. For more details and application form see http://goo.gl/kHvq9

Volunteer Opportunity: Temple’s student run radio station, WHIP is looking for graphic designers to join their street and graphics team. If you are interested, contact Dan Casarella at dcasarella@whipradiotu.com

It’s Campus Sustainability Week!:
Garden Work Night - Tuesday, April 9, 2013 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Temple Community Garden (Broad & Norris) behind the Red Fence
Temple Community Garden is hosting a work event with the GUS Graduate Student Association on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm. The groups will work on sprucing up and getting the garden ready for spring planting. All are welcome to participate.
Women Bike PHL: Feminism and Biking - Wednesday, April 10, 4:00 pm, Gladfelter Hall, Room 914
In Philadelphia, two thirds of bicyclists are men. Katie Monroe of the Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition will give a talk on the gender gap in bicycling, both in Philadelphia and across the country, and the variety of explanations for that gap. Katie spearheads a Women Bike PHL campaign, aimed at making riding a bicycle a more fun and feasible option for Philadelphia women of all ages and backgrounds. She’ll be touching on the past, present, and future of women in the bicycle world, and speaking about the rewards — and challenges — of transitioning an idea from an academic discussion to a nonprofit campaign. Following the ride, Katie will be leading a fun bike ride from Temple’s Main Campus to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for “Pay What You Wish Wednesday”. Helmets required for the social ride.
Sustaining Ecosystems in a World of Change - Friday, April 12, noon, Engineering 126
Our understanding of ecological change process evolved considerably over the past century. Notions of directional and deterministic change toward climax ecosystems gave way to cycles determined by the frequency and severity of disturbances. Today, ecologists ecological change is seen as a much more complicated and probabilistic process often driven in multiple directions and with multiple stable points. These changes are further complicated by unexpected tipping points. This evolution in ecological understanding has significantly influenced our beliefs about the proper goals and protocols for the management of ecosystems. Norm joined Duke’s faculty in the Department of Botany in 1973, fresh from his doctoral work at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is currently research professor in Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment where he served as founding dean from 1991-2001. His research deals with patterns of disturbance (including fire and human land use), the nature and mechanisms of change deriving from disturbance, and the relevance of all this to restoration and conservation management. He has served on numerous advisory committees, including the Interagency Taskforce on the Ecological Effects of the 1988 Yellowstone Fires (chair), The National Research Council’s Committee on Environmental Issues in Pacific Northwest Forest Management (chair), the Ecological Society of America’s Committee on the Scientific Basis for Ecosystem Management (chair), the California Spotted Owl Federal Advisory Committee (co-chair), and the National Commission on Science for Sustainable Forestry. He is a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Ecological Society of America, and served as ESA president from 2007-2008. Norm is the recipient of two awards for undergraduate teaching, and he is the author of the undergraduate environmental science textbook, “The Environment and You”, published by Pearson Education in 2012
Urban Farm Work Day - Saturday, April 13, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, East side of the Bell Tower
The Office of Sustainability and Philadelphia Urban Creators will host a work day at the Philadelphia Urban Creators’ Urban Farm on Dakota Street. Come learn about this great group and find out about their work with urban agriculture, aqua-ponics and solar. We will be meeting up at the east side of the Bell Tower to head over to the farm as a group. The meet up time is at 11:30. Snacks will be provided.

Workshop: Funding for Artists - Thursday, April 25, 6:30 pm, The Gershman Hall, Chapel 401 South Broad, $12|Seeking funding to sustain one’s artistic practice can be daunting task. Join us for a conversation that will explore micro funding, fiscal sponsorship and the resources available to find the best visual arts funding options for you. Panelists include Eleanor Whitney, Program Officer, New York Foundation for the Arts; Lindsay Tucker So, Manager of Fiscal Sponsorship, CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia; Erica Hawthorne, Founder & Managing Director, Small But Mighty Arts Grant. The program begins at 6:30 pm (6:15 registration). This session is free for UArts students and alumni (with ID) and $12.00 general admission. Artists affilalated with The Center for Emerging Visual Artists receive a $2 discount. Pre- Registration is required. Individuals who have not pre-registered are not guaranteed a seat. To reserve a space or to receive more information about The Center for Emerging Visual Artists or Direct Dialogues Lecture Series, please contact Genevieve Coutroubis, by phone (215) 546 – 7775 x 11 or by email Genevieve@cfeva.org

Looking for housing in the fall? We were contacted by this firm with an interesting offer: Sweet Spot Housing is providing for the first time this Fall season a new style of apartment living. Two apartments have been designed especially for artists and architects. They each will offer a large studio space which can be seen using the link below. We don’t know much about the firm, so make sure you realize this is not an endorsement and do your own due diligence with this landlord. For a full description of features with pricing: https://sweetspothousing.managebuilding.com/Resident/PublicPages/apartmentdetail.aspx?listingId=29990&unitid=228984&buildingid=93592

Call for entries, deadline April 18: Rites of Passage. Open to Juniors, Seniors and Graduates one-year out of school. Every year Manifest seeks to energize students and recent graduates of art and design programs towards higher goals, professionalism, and public-mindedness. Therefore, for a 9th year in a row, we offer this challenge to students and their professors in regional and national (and international) college programs to show us what you’ve got, bring it off campus, and share it with the everyday viewing public. We believe there exists tremendous unexposed quality amongst people pursuing degrees in the visual arts. Revealing new artists is part of our non-profit mission! One exhibit will feature the best work from artists about to receive or recently awarded an undergraduate degree from a regional, national, or international college art or design program. All entrants must have received or be scheduled to receive a college degree in 2012, 2013, or 2014, and provide an academic reference’s contact info. Details at http://www.manifestgallery.org/rites13/index.html

Call for entries, deadline April 20: Viridian Artists presents The 24th National & International Juried Exhibition, July 2- July 20, 2013, Juror: Elisabeth Sussman, Curator, The Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC. Cash Awards. Minimum entry fee is $40 for three images and $5 for each additional entry. There is no limit to the number of images. All entry fees are non-refundable. The exhibition will consist of two-dimensional and three- dimensional art works in all media. The size limitation for wall-hung work is 60 inches high by 60 inches wide (including frame.) Free-standing work may not exceed 30 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 96 inches high. Modular work or installations may be larger. Details at http://viridianartists.com/submission/

Call for entries, deadline April 24: Cool + 2, Emerging Artist Exhibition. Artists 35 and under are invited to apply. The juror will consider all forms of 2-D and 3-D artwork, installation and video. 10 artists will be selected to exhibit a cohesive body of work or a signature piece at the Maryland Federation of Artists’ Circle Gallery from June 28 to July 21, 2013. Juror: David Page, resident sculptor at American University and senior adjunct faculty at the Corcoran College of Art + Design. The juror will select cash awards totaling $1000. Please see enclosed prospectus for more information. Ten artists will be selected to exhibit a cohesive body of work or a signature piece at MFA’s Circle Gallery. June 28 to July 21, 2013. For details/to enter: http://www.mdfedart.com/pages/call_for_artists.php

Call for entries, deadline April 30: Experimentation. Laboratory Version 1 is housed in the defunct dye laboratory of an old textile mill in revived Easthampton, Massachusetts. The old mill town is burgeoning at the seams with ART. Be part of The Laboratory’s First Annual kick-off event. Performance, Installation, Collections, 2D and 3D work accepted. Submission Guidelines: 1-3 images of work that relate to the theme (Experimentation); 1MB/image or less, include 250 words or less statement of how experimentation is relevant to your practice along with Resume and contact info. No fee! Send submissions to: thelaboratory1@gmail.com.

Call for entries, deadline May 3: RSI Bank’s 2nd Annual Artists Contest “Celebration”. RSI Bank is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2nd Annual Artists Contest-Celebration – A juried exhibition showcasing artists living in New Jersey, 18 years of age or older. All works submitted should reflect the theme of Celebration (the expression of joy upon achieving success, overcoming adversity, triumph or the celebration of life in general). Two dimensional artworks in all media are eligible for consideration. A total of $4,500.00 in prizes will be awarded. The proceeds of all entry fees will be donated to Arts Guild N.J. a non-profit arts center located in the downtown Arts District of Rahway, NJ and dedicated to promoting a broad range of the arts and the value of art appreciation to people throughout central and northern NJ. Details at http://www.rsibanking.com/home/fiFiles/static/documents/ArtContestB.pdf

Call for artists, deadline May 3: Art In City Hall issues a call for artists for the upcoming exhibition in historic City Hall focused on recent graduates from 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. We are looking for artists who have graduated from a Philadelphia area art institution within the past three years or artists who will graduate by June of this year. As an emerging artist, this is an opportunity for you to feature your work in historic City Hall, and be part of a growing community of artists. Art In City Hall presents exhibitions that showcase contemporary artwork by emerging and professional visual artists from the Philadelphia region. Encompassing a variety of mediums, techniques, and subjects, this municipal program is committed to presenting a diversity of ideas and artistic explorations. The program strives to link visual artists with the larger community by providing the public with a greater knowledge and appreciation of their artistic achievements. FREE to enter! For more details/to enter, see http://creativephl.org/post/46354897901/call-for-artists-recent-graduates#more

Call for entries, deadline May 11: 26th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Juried national art competition open to artists 18 or over who are living in the U.S. Work may be in any medium as long as it is original, recently completed and hangs on the wall. There are no size restrictions as long as we can get it through the door. Three $1,000 awards of excellence will be awarded plus many more totaling $8,500. The exhibit runs from July 23 to September 6, 2013. Exhibit is at the Nicolet College Art Gallery in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The judge/juror is James, R. Pace from the University of Texas at Tyler. Entry fee for two images is $30. For more information contact Katy Ralph. Details at http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/pdfs/art_gallery/nnac_prospectus_final.pdf

Deadlines

none this week

Out & About

It’s the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) Month. Visit http://www.pifa.org/ for a full listing of all the events this month.

Josh MacPhee: Curating the Public Realm - Monday April 8, 6 pm, Terra Hall, University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad Street, Fifth Floor FREE!
Josh MacPhee, a designer, artist and activist based in New York City, explores the notion of the Commons as a place for both sanctioned and unsanctioned individual and collective storytelling and agency, and about the role of image and text (in murals, graffiti, and other more ephemeral forms) in engendering thought and action in public space. He will discuss his research into the history of illegal street markings (with a focus on the street stencil), as well as his own projects, including the People’s History Project and Specters of Liberty, both of which attempt to manifest submerged and complex collective memories and make visible histories of people and movements that resisted a status quo. MacPhee is a founder of the Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative and a member of the Occuprint collective. He is the co-author and co-curator of Signs of Change: Social Movement Cultures 1960s to Now, co-editor of Signal: A Journal of International Political Graphics and Culture, and he recently co-founded the Interference Archive, a public collection of cultural materials produced by social movements. He recently launched a collaborative design firm with Morgan Buck called Antumbra Design.

Art at Lunch: At Home and Foreign: The American Mexicanism of Chicano Art - Wednesday, April 10, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Chicano Art, the name given to art created by artists of Mexican-descent in the United States, is a richly vibrant and expressive body of art. Chicano artists draw from their Mexican/American experience to venerate, celebrate, contemplate, and deliberate the state of being of Mexican-descent in America. This talk by Dr. Joseph Gonzales from the University of the Arts will situate Chicano art in the larger framework of American and Latin American art, provide a survey of representative work, and connect it with the personal, cultural, and historical realities they project.

Lecture: V. Vale, “Mythographer of the 21st Century: J.G. Ballard and Ballardian Aesthetics (Depicting the Psychology, Society & Aesthetics of the Future)” - Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 pm, Commons Great Room, Arcadia Univeristy, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside FREE!
Arcadia University Art Gallery is pleased to present a lecture by V. Vale, San Francisco-based Publisher-Editor, RE/Search Publications. This presentation is the final in a series on JG, the new film project by British born, Berlin-based artist Tacita Dean. A sequel in technique to her acclaimed 2011 project for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, JG explores connections between J.G. Ballard’s short story “The Voices of Time” (1960) and Robert Smithson’s earthwork and film Spiral Jetty (both 1970). Vale’s lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons Great Room on Arcadia’s main campus and will be preceded by a reception scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Reading and Booksigning by New York artist Helène Aylon - Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm, Moore College of Art & Design, 1916 Race St. FREE!
Growing up as an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn, Helène Aylon spent her Friday nights in a sea of extended family as the Sabbath candles flickered. She dreamt of escape but married a rabbi and became a mother of two. Suddenly her world split apart when she was widowed at the age of thirty. Aylon found a home in the burgeoning environmental art scene of the 1970s — she began creating transgressive works that explored identity, women’s bodies, the environment, disarmament, and the notion of God. Eventually she began to ask of Judaism what she never dared to ask as a child: where are the women? Gail Levin, the author of Lee Krasner: A Biography, wrote this about Aylon’s new book: “Never afraid to question sacred texts, ancient rituals, and religious bias — Aylon is a role model for all artists. Whatever Is Contained is an arresting tale of uncommon courage, intelligence, and wit.” This event is co-sponsored by the Women’s Caucus for Art, Philadelphia Chapter and the Moore College of Art & Design.

Art Talk – Triple Play: “You Call That Art?” - Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm OR 8 pm, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE! (after admission–see below for details for free admission)
Explore 3 artworks in 33 minutes! Triple Play is part conversation, part gallery talk – all informal and fun.

Free Drink & Draw at Blick - Thursday, April 11, 5 – 8 pm, Blick Art Materials, 1330 Chestnut Street FREE!
Join Blick Art Materials for a free figure drawing class and drinks from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11! Sign up for one of five free 30-minute drawing lessons with local professional artist David Berger, and enjoy drinks, music and hors d’oeuvres on us. All attendees will be able to enter to win one of four $50 gift cards or one $150 gift card. Register in advance: http://blickphiladelphia.eventbrite.com/#

“Be Mine” The Assemblage Art of Mike Bennion - reception Thursday, April 11, 6 pm, The Random Tea Room, 713 N. 4th St. FREE!
On Thursday, the 11th of April, the walls of The Random Tea Room, enclosing the drifts of spiced aromas, will be arrayed with the dimension’d frames of Mike Bennion, a Chehsire cat from oe’r the pond whom now resides in Philadelphia. Yes, dear Mr. Bennion has earned the honor of being our monthly profiled artist, and we welcome you to set your peepers on his, in his own words, “boxes full of stuff.” Dear Mr. Bennion is a masterful hand at found art object placement and juxtaposition, and his assorted and displayed artifacts beam a rustic quality that call e’er forward for novel modes of interpretation.

Jennie Shanker Lecture - Thursday, April 11, 6pm, Clay Studio, 137-139 North Second Street FREE!
Please join us for a reception and lecture of Jennie Shanker. Work from Jennie Shanker’s Marcellus Clay Experiment: Attempting to Learn from a Rock will be featured in the Bonovitz Space, our small-scale focal space of The Clay Studio. By conducting a series of material investigations which have resulted in drawings and ceramic cast forms (using clay made from Marcellus Shale), and kiln fired experients with the rock itself, she creates space for the discussion of issues like fracking and our usage of energy and natural resources.

Craft & Culture: Panel Discussion with Liz Collins, Chad Curtis, Ethan Lasser, and Sarah Archer - Thursday, April 11, 6 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
Please join us for an intimate conversation about artists, their tools, and the process of making with Liz Collins and Chad Curtis, whose work is featured in “The Tool at Hand.” PAA Curator Sarah Archer and Dr. Ethan Lasser of the Harvard Art Museums, who organized “The Tool at Hand” while he was at the Chipstone Foundation, will join the discussion.

James B. Abbott, Berlin: Landscape of Memory - Artist Talk & Reception Thursday April 11, 5 – 7 pm The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 South 18th Street, Suite 3A FREE!
The photographs that comprise Berlin: Landscape of Memory offer a challenging, in-depth exploration of Berlin before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The artist documents selected cityscapes across several unique and transitory decades, effectively framing this important moment in time through his photographs. Abbott’s work conveys hope, history, creativity, and compassion as he presents images of Berlin at the time of the fall coupled with a reinvestigation of the same neighborhoods in 2012. The artist presents images of a place where the two dominant political ideologies of the twentieth century met and physically manifested themselves, resulting in a body of work that forms a complex portrait of the city’s far-reaching implications in history, politics, and culture.

The End of Cinema and the Future of Cinema Studies - Friday, April 12, 9 am-5 pm, Slought Foundation 4017 Walnut St FREE!
Slought Foundation and the Penn Cinema Studies Program is pleased to announce The End of Cinema and the Future of Cinema Studies, a day-long conference on Friday, April 12, 2013 from 9:00-5:00pm. A series of introductory remarks by the organizers will be followed by three panels from 9:30-11am, 11am-12:30pm, and 2-3:30pm. It will conclude with a keynote presentation by Francesco Casetti from 3:30-5pm. This conference brings together scholars, film critics, and practitioners at the cutting edge of debates about technological and institutional transformations in film and media. The disappearance of celluloid, the redefinition of the image by digital technology, and the transition from theatrical viewing to heterogeneous spaces and devices has transformed the field’s object of study – producing a kind of cultural pessimism and obsessive discourse on the mortality of cinema. At the same time, we are witnessing a renewed vitality and vigor in cinema, a widening sphere of influence, and the rebirth of cinephilia.

Michelangelo’s David: Naked Men in the Piazza - Friday, April 12, 6:30 pm, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
Michelangelo’s David is part of the canon of western art, but what did the Florentines of 1504 actually see when the statue was unveiled in front of their main government building? This talk considers the resonances between Michelangelo’s giant and other (real) naked men who were part of the Florentine visual field at that time. This lecture is the keynote address of the 18th Annual Graduate Student Symposium.

The Boys from Syracuse - Friday, April 12 at 7:30 pm & Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm, Tomlinson Theater FREE for Center for the Arts Students
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Lorenz Hart, and Book by George Abbott. Staged by Brandon McShaffery, Choreographed by Maggie Anderson. A concert staging of the classic 1938 musical comedy based on Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors with full orchestra. The story centers on the romantic escapades of long-lost identical twins Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse, whose servants, the two Dromios, are also long-separated identical twins. Confusion and comedy ensues when the wives of the Ephesians, Adriana and her servant Luce, mistake the two strangers for their husbands. Featuring classic songs: “Sing for Your Supper,” “Falling in Love With Love,” and “This Can’t Be Love.” Presented as part of George and Joy Abbott Center for Musical Theater Series, Douglas C. Wager, Producing Artistic Director. Visit the Box Office to get your complimentary ticket. Join Alpha Psi Omega (Theater Honor Society) for CFA Student Mixer following the Friday performance in the Tomlinson Lobby!

Discovering spring at the Arboretum - Saturday, April 13, 11 am, Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site, 1 Awbury Way FREE!
|Join Landscape manager Denis Lucey for a spring stroll through the arboretum’s meadows, wetlands, and woods. Denis will highlight the many lovely botanical specimens including cherries, dogwoods, spice bushes, and more, as well as share where the best spots for spring birding are. RSVP required: www.awbury.org/hearth-hort

VIOLENCE, an exhibition by women artists - reception Saturday, April 13, 5 – 7 pm, SSP Gallery, 800 Schuylkill River Road, Conshohocken FREE
This timely show by more than two-dozen women artists addresses some of the complex and difficult questions surrounding the topic of violence. Artists: Joan Arbeiter, Cynthia Back, Mildred Becker, Revital Brandes, Michele Colburn, Lucretia D. Coleman, Karen Love Cooler, Jing Deng, Pamela Flynn, Hiro, Krista Jiannacopoulos, Anne Kantor Kellett, Simone Kestelman, Wendee Yudis Koren, Virginia Maksymowicz, Gail Morrison-Hall, Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski, Beth Prusky, Cindy K. Renteria, Heather G. Stoltz, Karen Starrett, Bonita Tabakin, The Ragdoll Project, Carol Wisker.

RA Friedman/Tsirkus Fotografika - Reception Saturday, April 13, 6 pm, Frame Fatale 1813 E. Passyunk Ave. FREE!
Tsirkus Fotografika, (Tsirkus.org) or the “Photographic Circus,” was founded in 2008 by artist RA Friedman and is an ongoing non-profit, public arts project based in Philadelphia, PA, designed to bring the creative process directly to communities and document populations at their most lively. Since 2010, Tsirkus has been working toward doing multi-figure nude public shoots using pinhole photography.

New studio open house / Cedar Works opening party - reception Saturday, April 13, 7 – 10 pm, The Cedar Works, 4919 Pentridge St. FREE!
JJ Tiziou Photography’s studio will be open in conjunction with the opening celebration at The Cedar Works. Stop by and discover the beautiful new space at The Cedar Works, one block from the #34 trolley in West Philadelphia.

2013 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia - Sunday, April 14, 10:30 am Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Fairmount Park FREE!
Sakura Sunday Celebration, the heart and soul of the Festival takes place under the canopy of ornamental Japanese cherry trees at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. Beginning at 7 a.m., athletes compete in the annual Cherry Blossom 5K, running or walking a route that starts at the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park and wends its way beneath a canopy of cherry blossom trees. At 10:30 a.m., Sakura Sunday launches a full-on celebration of spring in the Japanese tradition. As the centerpiece event of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday will offer food of all kinds; live music and dance performances; martial-arts demonstrations; crafts and activities for all ages, such as calligraphy and origami; and much, much more. The Prettiest Pet in Pink Parade for dogs returns along with the 3rd annual Harajuku Fashion Show, featuring one-of-a-kind designs from local students inspired by Tokyo’s colorful Harajuku district. Fairmount Park’s beloved Shofuso Japanese House and Garden will also be open for tours throughout the day and for Kamishibai Story time. Details at http://subarucherryblossom.org/events/107

The 62nd A. W. Mellon Lecture in the Fine Arts: Barry Bergdoll, The Museum of Modern Art/Columbia University - Sunday, 2:00 pm, East Building Auditorium, The National Gallery of Art, Washington DC FREE
April 14 In and Out of Time: Curating Architecture’s History
April 21 Not at Home: Architecture on Display from World’s Fairs to Williamsburg
April 28 Better Futures: Exhibitions between Reform and Avant–Garde
May 5 Conflicting Visions: Commerce, Diplomacy, and Persuasion
May 12 Architecture and the Rise of the Event Economy
Please see announcement for complete program: (tinyurl.com/bajsdo2
Barry Bergdoll is the Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art and professor of modern architectural history at Columbia University. He holds a BA and a PhD from Columbia and an MA from King’s College, Cambridge. His interests center on modern architectural history with an emphasis on France and Germany since 1800. He has organized many major exhibitions on nineteenth– and twentieth–century architecture. At MoMA these include Foreclosed: Rehousing the American Dream, with Reinhold Martin (2012); 194X–9/11: American Architects and the City (2011–2012); Rising Currents: Projects for New York’s Waterfront (2010); Bauhaus 1919–1933: Workshops for Modernity, with Leah Dickerman (2009–2010); Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling (2008); Lost Vanguard: Soviet Modernist Architecture, 1922–32 (2007); and Mies in Berlin, with Terence Riley (2001). He was also guest curator for Les Vaudoyer: Une Dynastie d’architectes (Musee d’Orsay, Paris, 1991) and Ste. Genevieve/Pantheon: Symbol of Revolutions (in Paris and at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, 1989).
For Monday, April 1, 2013

Lectures & Artist Talks

The Business of Being an Artist: Speaking in Public – Monday, April 1, 6:30 pm, Room B-04
This month we have Tyler Professor Pepon Osorio, and Scott Gratson, Tyler PhD candidate and Director of Temple’s Communications Studies program talking about ways to discuss your work in public, or just in your class critique. Free pizza while supplies last!

SMC Spring Speakers: Kaibin Xu, ‘Effects of Social Support on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Evidence from the Wenchuan Earthquake’ – Tuesday, April 2, 12:00 pm, Annenberg Hall room 301

Laurie Wagman Lecture Series in Glass: James Carpenter – Wednesday, April 3, 1:30 pm, Room B-04

Visiting Filmmakers Lecture Series, Matt Wolf – Wednesday, April 3, 5:45 pm, Annenberg Hall Room 3
Matt Wolf is a documentary filmmaker, whose work includes the award-winning, theatrically released Wild Combination, about the avant-garde cellist and disco producer Arthur Russell. A 2010 Guggenheim Fellow, Wolf just completedTeenage, a doc/fiction historical essay about the invention of teenagers and the pre-history of youth culture.

Critical Dialogues: William Lamson - Wednesday, April 3, 6 pm, Room B-04
William Lamson is a Brooklyn based artist who works in video, photography, performance and sculpture. His work is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and a number of private collections. Since graduating from the Bard MFA program in 2006, his work has been shown at The Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, P.S.1 MOMA, and the Museum of Contempoary Art Denver, among others. In 2012 he completed two site specific installations for Storm King Art Center.

Working in the Art World: A Professional Career Panel - Thursday, April 4, 10:30 am, Room B083
The Tyler Art History Graduate Organization is excited to present “Working in the Art World: A Professional Career Panel” on Thursday morning. We invited six distinguished arts professionals from the Philadelphia area to discuss their experiences and share their advice. The featured panelists are Andrew Suggs [Executive Director at Vox Populi], Laurie McGahey [Senior Director of Advancement at the James A. Michener Art Museum], Ron Rumford [Director of Dolan/Maxwell Gallery], Blake Bradford [Director of Education at the Barnes Foundation], and Jill Luedke [Librarian for Art, Architecture, and German Literature at Paley Library].

African American Studies Speaker Series: Samuel K. Roberts “African Americans, Race, and Understandings of Substance Abuse” – Thursday, April 4, 12:00 pm Anderson Hall Room 821

Priya Joshi: Rethinking the Theory of the Novel – Thursday, April 4, 12:30 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th floor, Gladfelter Hall
Priya Joshi is Associate Professor in the Temple University English department and Founding Director of the New India Forum. Prior to joining Temple in 2005, Joshi was Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where she taught since 1995. What theory of the novel might emerge when it is based on anti-literary forms? How might attention to the anti-literary revise the history of the novel as it is presently conceived? This talk addresses these linked questions by examining the recent explosion of commercially successful English novels in India. Writers such as Chetan Bhagat illuminate a new purpose and presence of the twenty-first century novel that unabashedly enters that most popular of zones (the Bollywood film) where it participates and shapes dialogues about nation and citizen, modernity and social purpose in realms far removed from print, literacy, and even the novel. That in the end may be the future of the novel in the twenty-first century: inhabiting a zone in which it actively coexists with other forms and media, rather than obliterating or being obliterated by them. A literary history of such coexistence remains to be written.

TU Architecture Alumni Lecture: SNOHETTA’s Craig Dykers – Thursday, April 4, Reception 6:00-7:30 pm, Lecture 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center
Temple University Architecture Alumni Group and the Tyler School of Art’s Architecture Department are excited to have SNOHETTA’s Craig Dykers present during the 2013 Temple Architecture Week. SNOHETTA is well known for the design of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, and will soon be known for the design of the new Temple University Library which will be in partnership with Stantec. SNOHETTA was named in the top 50 most innovative companies by Fast Company along with Apple, Twitter, Facebook, and Google. SNOHETTA is cited as creating designs that are “both social and beautiful.”

Reading by Poet Norma Cole – Thursday April 4, 8 pm, Temple Center City, room 222
Cole is a poet, painter, and translator, originally from Canada, and a longtime resident of San Francisco, where she is a major figure in the Bay area poetry scene. Her selected poems, Where Shadows Will, was published recently by City Lights. Her most recent book, Win These Posters, was published by Omnidawn. Sponsored by the Temple MFA Creative Writing Program.

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Allison Hardt
Dominique Ellis
Zach Rawe
Opening reception Friday April 5, 6-8pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Visual Studies Show
Reception Thursday, April 4, 4 – 6 pm

Photography Galleries
Jenni Kowal – Siblings: Thicker Than Water
Reception April 5, 6-9pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, March 27, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium and Lobby
Annual Student Show
Opening reception Thursday, April 4, 10:30 – noon

Temple Rome:
See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013 Exhibition and Opening Reception – Saturday, April 6, 6 – 8 pm, Crane Art Center, 1400 N American St
The Tyler Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 38 artists in the biennial Victory for Tyler juried exhibition. Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013, sponsored by Victory Brewing, was juried by Paulina Pobocha, Assistant Curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Selected artists for Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013 include Dennis Ahearn, Jonathan Allmaier, Michael Ambron, Jay Bilinsky, Joseph Borelli, Jenny Buffington, Justin Bursk, Paula Cahill, Rebekah Callaghan, Josh Cole, Mike Cole, John Costanza, John Crowe, Emily Davidson, Delaney DeMott, Lyla Duey, Chad Cortez Everett, Steven Ford, Rachael Gorchov, Brian Grow, Laura Havlish, Susan Hennelly, EJ Herczyk, Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg, Adele Kubel, John T. Lange, Carla Lombardi, James Maiello, Ryan McCartney, Anne-Marie McIntyre, JJ Miyaoka-Pakola, Michael Radyk, Tim Rusterholz, Catherine E. Saksa-Mydlowski, Susan Still Scott, Andrew Souders, Pamela Vander Zwan, Yoichiro Yoda. Victory for Tyler: Victory for All 2013 will take place March 27 – April 13, 2013. The exhibition will be held at the Crane Arts Center, Ice Box Project Space located at 1400 North American Street in Philadelphia. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday 12 noon – 6 pm. To RSVP for reception, email Molly Clark Davis, Director of Alumni Relations for the Arts (molly.clarkdavis@temple.edu).

Opportunities

Free bus to First Friday in Old City – Friday, April 5, 6:00 pm, 13th & Diamond St. Meet the bus at 13th and Diamond at 6 pm, to go to Old City. Bus leaves Old City to return to Tyler at 8:30 pm. Free and open until the bus is full, no tickets are required, but get there early to make sure you get on! Open to ALL TEMPLE students, so bring your friends!

Free bus trip to NYC–Guggenheim and MoMA – Saturday April 6, 8:30 am – 7:30 pm 13th & Diamond St. Pick up tickets beginning at noon Monday from Student Life (front desk Monday noon-2 pm, otherwise, office in Exhibitions Office suite). Free, but museum admission is not included (Guggenheim: $18 w/ student ID, MoMA: $14 w/ student ID). Open to ALL TEMPLE students, so bring your friends!

Free bus trip to Storm King Art Center - Sunday, April 14, 8:30 am – 7:30 pm, 13th & Diamond St. Pick up tickets beginning at 11 am Friday (4/5) from Student Life (front desk Friday 11 am – 2 pm and Monday noon-2 pm, otherwise, office in Exhibitions Office suite). Free, but admission is not included ($8 w/ student ID). Storm King is located one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time. Open to ALL TEMPLE students, so bring your friends!

Information sessions for Undergraduate Fellowships in Music, Dance, Theater, Cinematography, Visual Arts, Crafts and Design - Monday, April 1, 11 am or 4 pm, Architecture Conference Room, Rm 200 Architecture Building.
Gates – Cambridge – Rhodes – Boren – Marshall – Goldwater – Jack Kent Cooke …and more area-specific opportunities, along with information on how and when to apply.

Deadlines of which are fast approaching for 2 fellowhip programs:
Northern Clay Center Fogelberg Fellowship deadline is April 19. The Fogelberg Studio Fellowship Program is designed to provide emerging ceramic artists an opportunity to be in residence for one year at the Northern Clay Center.
Congressional Black Caucas Foundation Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship deadline is May 2. CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students who will pursue a career in the visual arts. Information can be found on the Fellowships Advising website – http://www.temple.edu/vpus/fellowships.

SAS Scholarships Applications are Open for Submission The 2-13-14 SAS Scholarship Program will award an annual $2,000 renewable scholarships to Temple University undergraduate. Students wh0 are full-time with a minimum 2.75 CGPA are eligible. To apply, go to: http://www.temple.edu/rcc/site/sas/sasonlineapplication.html

Russell Conwell Center (RCC) Community Fellows Program -Funded by AmeriCorps, the RCC Community Fellows will recruit 15 student volunteers to serve at-risk high school students in the RCC Upward Bound and Math Science Upward Bound Programs, work with incoming Temple freshmen or coordinate a Tutorial and College Awareness Program for high school students. In exchange for serving 300 hours over the course of the fall 2013, spring 2014 and second summer 2014 semesters, Community Fellows will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,175. In addition to the AmeriCorps Education Award, Community Fellows will receive ongoing support and training from the Pennsylvania Campus Compact. This internship will provide students with the opportunity to build their skills, while making a significant difference in the lives of high school students. For those who perform exceptionally well, they will also have the opportunity for employment in the summer and beyond. For detailed job description see http://goo.gl/o4NmD. For application: http://goo.gl/0v2UO

Are you ready for that summer job? The Career Center has 2 helpful workshops this week:
Ace Your Interview – Wednesday, April 3, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m., Mitten Hall Owl Cove
Develop a positive, lasting impression through attire and nonverbal communication; prepare for and answer questions with confidence; continue to build rapport through follow-up communication.
Job Search Strategies for Seniors – Thursday, April 4, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mitten Hall 250
Learn how to recharge your resume, expand your network and sharpen your interviewing skills. Find out about upcoming “just-in-time” recruitment events to connect you with employers and pick up your senior success portfolio. Whether your job search needs a jump start or just needs to be refreshed, this workshop will deliver.

Paying Gig: I’m developing an on-line mapping application, and need to create a series of direction and destination icons (not unlike those that appear next to the directions on a Google map) in a simple and distinct style that is easily recognizable and will accommodate many graphic representations. Please contact Paul at amrhein@temple.edu for details.

Paid Positions in the Summer:
Classroom Assistants, RCC Summer Bridge Program (Requisition TUS-8287 for Seminar CA; TUS-8288 for Math CA; TUS-8288 for English CA) – The Summer Bridge Program is an immersive, six-week program designed to introduce incoming freshmen to the standards and rigors of college level work. Incoming freshmen are placed in an English, math and freshmen seminar courses equivalent to those they tested into through the university placement exam. Classroom Assistants are assigned to two classes of approximately 25 students each where they help instructors facilitate classroom activities, design and deliver a 30 minute recitation for each class, and provide two sessions of tutoring for the students each day. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm in Summer Session II with 2-3 training days in June. CA’s will earn between $1,800-$2,000 during the summer. Successful CA’s are asked to continue employment as a Tutor during the academic year where they will continue working with the students they assisted in the summer. The continuity of service increases student contact and learning.
Night Monitor- Math Science Upward Bound (MSUB) and Upward Bound (UB); (Requisition TUS-8251) – the Night Monitor will live in the Residence Halls during the six week summer session, providing supervision and support for staff in the implementation of a college preparatory program for high school students, and attend training the end of June or early July. Assist the effective operation of the residential component of UB or MSUB. Monitor student activity and compliance with University and Program residential policies. Assist the Counseling Coordinator with the overall operation of the residential program. To apply for any of these positions, visit https://hospats.adminsvc.temple.edu/students/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.asp and search for the job numbers listed above (ie, TUS-XXXX)

Volunteer Opportunity: In the spring of 2013, the PAA will open “Shop on the Square” (PAA/SOS), a consignment Gallery Shop in the Wetherill Room located on the ground floor. The Shop will serve as a platform for area artists to display and sell their crafts. It will also provide a unique Shop for area residents and tourists to purchase exceptional items for gift-giving and/or personal use. The “Shop on the Square” will be operated by an all-volunteer staff committed to the mission of the PAA and specifically to the support of local Artists. To make this a huge success we are calling volunteers to help run the shop. This promises to be a rewarding and unique experience. All applicants should contact Ann Peters at shoponsquare@gmail.com. The Philadelphia Art Alliance (PAA) is dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of innovative contemporary art with a focus on craft and design, and to inspiring dynamic interaction between audiences and Artists in a setting of historic and aesthetic significance.

Call for entries, deadline April 15: Photographer’s Forum Magazine and SIGMA present the 33rd Annual Spring Photography Contest. All entrants from the U.S. and Canada receive 2 FREE ISSUES of Photographer’s Forum. Winning Photos will be published in the November 2013 issue of Photographer’s Forum Magazine and exhibited at Brooks Institute Gallery 27. All contest finalists will be published in the hardcover book Best of Photography 2013. Early entry fee is $4.95 per photo (uploaded or postmarked on or before April 15, 2013). Details at http://pfmagazine.com/photography-contest/enter-contest-online/?idev_id=1017

Call for entries, deadline April 30: The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center’s 4th annual photo competition, juried by Lesley Martin, Publisher of the Aperture Book Program and Andy Adams, Creator of FlakPhoto.com. All subject matter, photographic techniques and processes are fair game. Selected works are shown at PPAC from June 13 – August 24, 2013 and posted on PPAC’s website as long as the exhibition’s up. The entry fee is $40 for a maximum of 5 images. Entry fees are non refundable. First, second and third place winners receive $750, $200 and $100 in cash prizes. All entries must be received by Tuesday, April 30, 2012. Submissions are only accepted online at www.philaphotoarts.slideroom.com. Winning submissions are announced May 13, 2013 via email.

Call for entries, Deadline: May 4: PROJECT is an architectural publication that seeks to explore the connections between existing trends and the future by looking at science fiction and current projects and proposals. The first issue will deal with Terraforming, a topic that designers will have to confront as our cities grow denser and our resources more scarce. Terraforming is the process of reshaping and modifying land to embrace the environmental qualities of earth in order to enhance human life. The submissions should be innovative in their approach. All mediums and interpretations are accepted. Selected artworks will be included in the first issue of PROJECT. All images are to be submitted as a PDF file, 300 dpi resolution. The editorial board includes Michael Baker, Michelle Bezik, Solomon Cohen, Shannon Hovan, Elliot Lamborn, Brian Ledder, and Zac Stevenson. Email the submissions to Michelle at tuc52018@temple.edu with PROJECT as the subject and your name included in the email.

Deadlines

none this week

Out & About

2013 Cherry Blossom Festival — Japanese Culture Week – Mon-Thurs, April 1 – 4, all day, Rotunda at Liberty Place in Center City FREE!
Presented by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, Japanese Culture Week at the rotunda of Liberty Place in Center City. Visitors will experience free interactive lunchtime events featuring displays of origami paper ornaments, kimono dressing, calligraphy, and the art of flower arrangement called ikebana. FREE event!

Master Class: Ignat Solzhenitsyn, piano – Monday, April 1, noon, Rock Hall FREE!

Ezekiel Emanuel: Brothers Emanuel: A Memoir of an American Family – Monday, April 1, noon, Central Library, 1901 Vine St FREE!
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is a leading oncologist, political theorist, and the author of nine books on medical ethics and healthcare. A Professor and Chair of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, Emanuel writes for the New York Times and previously served as a special advisor for health policy in the Obama administration. His new book is a compelling memoir about three tenacious Jewish American brothers—Ari, the real-life model for the bold character of Ari Gold on the hit series Entourage, Rahm, the outspoken mayor of Chicago, and bioethicist Ezekiel—and the bond they shared in their distinguished paths to high achievement.

Building Philadelphia: From Colonial Capitol to the Athens of America – Tuesday, April 2, 6 pm, Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St. $10 w/student ID
Richard Webster, PhD, and Professor Emeritus at West Chester University presents a survey of the classic architectural styles of early Philadelphia, including Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival. Explore how these styles, typically all called “Colonial” by the layperson, differ from each other and how their influence can be found in classical Greece and Rome.

Art at Lunch: Dreams and Failures: Samuel F. B. Morse and the Emergence of the Single Painting Tour in America – Wednesday, March 27, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Samuel F. B. Morse created the House of Representatives and the Gallery of the Louvre as speculative touring exhibition paintings, hoping they would find success with American audiences. Speaker Tanya Pohrt explores how and why the paintings failed as showpieces, situating them within the broader context of early American exhibitions.

Annual Library Lecture: “On Stuffed Animals Hanging From the Ceiling” – Wednesday, April 3, 4:00 pm, Van Pelt Auditorium, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE!*
Join us for the Annual Library Lecture, “On Stuffed Animals Hanging From the Ceiling,” an illustrated lecture by William H. Helfand, Honorary Trustee. Willam H. Helfand, a specialist in the field of medicine in art, is a retired pharmaceutical executive and the author of five books. Mr. Helfand is the former president of the Groiler Club and the Library Company of Philadelphia, and an Honorary Trustee of the Museum. He has been a member of the Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Committee for over forty years and is also the member of the Library Committee. Free tickets available at http://goo.gl/GkETr

Laura Kurgan: Human Geographies – Wednesday April 3, 6 pm, Meyerson Hall Lower Gallery, University of Pennsylvania, 210 S. 34th Street FREE!
Laura Kurgan’s projects visualize complex political and social data to advocate for social reform. Her work explores digital mapping technologies, the ethics and politics of mapping, new structures of participation in design, and the visualization of urban and global data. One project, “Million Dollar Blocks,” shows how the government spends more than one million dollars to incarcerate prisoners who live within a single census block. Her book, Close Up at a Distance: Mapping, Technology and Politics has recently been published by Zone Books. Kurgan is Director of Visual Studies, Director of the Spatial Information Design Lab, and Associate Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Co-sponsored by PennDesign and the Penn Institute for Urban Research

Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves – Wednesday, April 3, 6 pm, American Philosophical Society, Benjamin Franklin Hall, 427 Chestnut Street FREE!
In Master of the Mountain Henry Wiencek presents the controversial idea that during the 1790s Thomas Jefferson became so convinced of the economic value of slavery that he abandoned his youthful antislavery sentiments. Sponsored jointly by the Library Company and the American Philosophical Society.

Phildelphia Review Panel - Wednesday, April 3, 6 pm, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118 N. Broad Street FREE!
Jennie Hirsh, Katherine Rochester, and Robert Storr join moderator David Cohen to discuss the following art exhibitions:
JG: A Film Project by Tacita Dean Arcadia University Art Gallery
Christine Hiebert Gallery Joe
Joyce Robins: Ceramic Painting/Painted Ceramic Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery
White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart Institute of Contemporary Art
The Review Panel Philadelphia, hosted by PAFA in association with artcritical.com, is a yearly series of four panel discussions hosted by New York critic and arts writer David Cohen, providing critic commentary on contemporary art exhibitions in Philadelphia. Free admission, but RSVP required. RSVP at https://community.pafa.org/reviewpane

Installation or Film: What Is the Difference? – Knut Asdam and Kaja Silverman in conversation – Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. FREE!
Slought is pleased to announce “Installation or Film: What Is the Difference?” – a public conversation between Knut Åsdam and Kaja Silverman on Wednesday, April 3, 2012 from 6:30-8:00pm. A special screening of Come to Your Own (1993; 23 minutes) will precede the conversation, with a screening of Oblique (2008; 12 minutes) to follow. Åsdam is a Norwegian installation artist and filmmaker, whose work will be exhibited at Slought and I-House next fall, and who will be a Mellon Artist-in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania from September 8th-14th, 2013. This evening’s conversation will touch on issues that we will be exploring in greater depth during the week of Asdam’s residency, through several public events.

Artist Talk: Sue Coe – Thursday, April 4, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 118-128 N. Broad Street FREE (w/Temple ID)
Sue Coe’s provocative artworks in PAFA’s collection highlight her not just as a fine artist, but also as an investigator of history, a political commentator, an animal rights advocate, and a supporter of many social projects around the world. Join us for an illustrated evening talk and learn about why this artist and activist makes the work she does.

Sanguivorous – Thursday, April 4, 7:30 pm, Gershman Y / Gershman Hall – UArts, 401 S. Broad St. FREE!
School of Film Spotlight Series: Sanguivorous. The University of the Arts School of Film presents the Spotlight Series, which brings visiting filmmakers, writers and animators to campus to present their work to both public and University audiences. This month features Naoki Yoshimoto’s silent film “Sanguivorous” (“Kyuketsu”), with live jazz accompaniment. This event is free and open to the public. About the Film: A young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments is horrified to discover that she’s descended from generations of vampires. When she’s with her boyfriend, she struggles to control her peculiar appetite. But it’s in her blood… Sanguivorous is written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Naoki Yoshimoto and features the renowned avant-garde butoh dancer Ko Murobushi.

Robin Cameron & Sebastian Black – Opening April 5, 7 – 9 pm. Bodega, 253 N 3 St. FREE!
Cameron and Black began an email correspondence regarding the nature of the exhibition a few months ago. The conversation forms the core of the exhibition and will be reproduced in a small book. They discussed language and art, stating that the former is the predominant theme of the exhibition. Cameron’s side of the conversation has been more earnest and direct. Black’s side of the conversation has been more oblique and humorous. Some of Cameron and Black’s discussion took place in person and over the phone and will not be reproduced in the catalog. It is unclear whether the absent portions of their conversation will be evident in the exhibition. The conversation does not make any grand pronouncements about language, and – here I speculate – the artists appear to perform language through an interpersonal exchange of ideas and values. The artists decided to represent their conversation with a large wooden table at the center of the gallery, two chairs at either end, and a very large bouquet of flowers resting in a vase at its center. Other works in the exhibition will include sculptures, paintings, and photographs that contain or are related to elements of written language. It could be assumed that they will be exhibiting the conversation as a kind of poem whose structure is connected by the tenuous ligatures between two voices, separated when language refuses direct communication, but whose misunderstandings, obviations, humor, and revelations underscore the particular linguistic and aesthetic experience proffered by the exhibition. The flowers will be beautiful. -Sam Korman

Gregory Prestegord: Structures – Reception Friday, April 5, 5 – 9 pm, F.A.N. Gallery, 221 Arch St. FREE!

Jennie Shanker: The Marcellus Clay Experiment – Reception Friday, April 5, 5 – 9 pm, The Clay Studio, 137-139 North Second Street FREE!
This show will offer samples of the investigations, information, lessons and stories from a year and a half long exploration of the use of Marcellus Shale as a material. Everyday, mundane acts and decisions have a cumulative effect: your daily needs are politically charged. There is a connection between the things we use and the natural resources they are derived from. This connection and the repercussions of that relationship have become a focus in my work. Marcelllus Shale is a rock and nothing but a rock. The controversial exploitation of it as a resource from which natural gas can be extracted has brought it an unprecedented level attention. By transforming this sedimentary rock into a usable clay and ceramic, I look to unpack the social, economic, and health concerns that have divided communities concerned about drilling for natural gas. The physical presence of this material in a room creates a relationship between the complicated issues surrounding the debate and one’s body. It is made personal, and is felt. This crucial awareness, I believe, opens a space for productive discussion.

Changing Scenes: Points of View in Contemporary Media Art – Reception Friday, April 5, 6 - 8 pm, Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1214 Arch St. FREE!
Changing Scenes: Points of View in Contemporary Media Art draws from a long history of independent film, video, and installation art practices from the 1970s to the present, and includes works from artists Sadie Benning, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Ayoka Chenzira, Tony Cokes and Donald Trammel, VALIE EXPORT, Alexander Kluge, Pepón Osorio, Nam June Paik (with Charlotte Moorman), Adrian Piper, Jason Simon, and Javier Téllez.

Barbara Bullock: Chasing after Spirits – Artist’s Reception Friday, April 5, 6 – 8 pm, Seraphin Gallery, 1108 Pine St. FREE!
Seraphin Gallery proudly presents its next exhibition, entitled, Chasing after Spirits, works from artist, Barbara Bullock. Chasing after Spirits features new three-dimensional paintings spanning several different series of works, including the Katina Series and the Journey Series. Bullock is interested in opening a dialogue about what is universally important and what impacts every person on a daily basis. Through these large pieces, she poses the question, “How did we depart from where we once were to where we are today?”

Christopher Hartshorne: Crash Blossom – Friday, April 5, 6 – 10 pm, Napoleon, 319 North 11th st, 2nd Floor FREE!
In Crash Blossom, Christopher Hartshorne’s intricately carved relief prints envelop the viewer with swirling line and cage-like, polyhedral structures. The prints offer dramatic configurations of sweeping form and movement that simultaneously allude to organic structures, chemical reactions, and scientific processes. The exhibition title “Crash Blossom” is a phrase used in journalism to define the ambiguous meanings of certain newspaper headlines and highlights the opportunity to construct multiple meanings in Hartshorne’s prints.

Style Points & Substance Pangs: Curated by Rachel LaBine & Keith J. Varadi – opening reception Friday, April 5, 6 – 10 pm, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, 319A North 11th St., 2nd Floor FREE!
Tiger Strikes Asteroid is pleased to announce the opening of our April exhibition, Style Points & Substance Pangs. Curators Rachel LaBine and Keith J. Varadi explore the relationship of the city of Philadelphia to New York, presenting three artists whose work rests ambivalently, maybe fitfully, at the crux of style and pathos.

“Interruptions” Victoria Lucas – opening reception Friday, April 5, 6 – 10 pm, Grizzly Grizzly, 319 North 11th st, 2nd Floor FREE!
Curated by Ruth Scott Blackson and Jacque Liu. This April, 2013 Grizzly Grizzly is pleased to present “Interruptions”, the work of British artist Victoria Lucas. In her evocative photographic series, Lucas archives empty subway staircases from the U8 line in Berlin, highlighting the transient nature of the contemporary city. In a continuation of Lucas’ project she will be exploring SEPTA’s underground train network as a part of her exhibition at Grizzly Grizzly. The exhibition will be comprised of photographic works supplemented by a publication of the staircases photographed in Berlin and Philadelphia. An essay written by Dr. Mat Gregory and introduction by Jacque Liu will be included in the publication.

Martin Poole New Paintings – reception Friday, April 5, 6 – 10 pm, Rodger La Pelle Galleries, 122 North 3rd St. FREE!

Radcliffe Bailey “Notes” - opening reception Friday, April 5, 5 – 8:30 pm, Bridgette Mayer Gallery, 709 Walnut St. FREE!
The exhibition will feature new sculpture, painting and works on paper. Radcliffe Bailey’s work layers family histories with historical motifs, using antique family portraits, personal objects and musical references. The goal of his work is to be “sincere, complex and honest” and to perpetuate conversations about anything from race, to art, to our commonalities as people of this world.

Rittenhouse Square Sound Walk Project Reception – Friday, April 5, 8 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
Composer, performer, and sound designer Michael Kiley will be unveiling a sound walk created for Rittenhouse Square. The sound walk is delivered through an original iPhone application that uses GPS to determine what you hear depending on your location within the park.

conTemplum: Temple Composers Orchestra featuring guest artist Quince – Friday, April 5, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

Temple University Symphony Orchestra – Friday, April 5, 8 pm, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC $10 w/ StudentID
Luis Biava, conductor; Carol Jantsch, tuba. ROSSINI Overture to Semiramide; DAUGHERTY Reflections on the Mississippi for tuba and orchestra; SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9 in E-flat Major, Op. 70

Introduction to Orienteering – Saturday, April 6, 11:30 am, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road FREE!
The international sport of orienteering utilizes a detailed map to find locations in wild places. This beginner course will navigate our extensive trail network. After leaders from the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association teach the basics, you’ll head outside to complete the course. Registration for large groups is requested, drop-ins welcome.

Space Whale Orchestra – Saturday, April 6, 1 pm, 3rd Street Gallery, 58 N. 2nd St. FREE!
Along with the First Friday and Artists Receptions, we will also be hosting the Space Whale Orchestra on Saturday, April 6th. They will be performing live improvisational music in the gallery from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. For more information, visit their Facebook page, facebook.com/spacewhaleorchestra. Don’t miss it!

Stories from the Wild – Saturday, April 6, 2 pm, Parkway Central Library Children’s Department, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Join Public Eye: Artists for Animals and The Parkway Central Library Children’s Department for our hands-on program, “Stories from the Wild,” with storytelling, art projects, and creative movement. Storyteller Irma Gardner-Hammond shares a moving story about a boy who learns valuable life lessons from his relationship with a bear. Artist Zipora Schulz and dancer Lara Vracarich lead the hands-on activities. This Public Eye: Artists for Animals’ Kids Club event is free and open to the public. RSVP is requested, but not required. To RSVP or for information, contact: 267-270-2703, publiceyephilly@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Public Eye: Artists for Animals.

Bonnie MacAllister SPECTACLE – Opening Reception Saturday, April 6, 6 – 9 pm, iMPeRFeCT Gallery, 5601 Greene St. FREE!
Bonnie MacAllister’s “SPECTACLE” show features new work in 2D, 3D, fiber, metal prints. She creates cross-genre work fusing performance, photography, fiber art, and painting.
MacAllister chronicles a spectacle in viewpoints: whether as the cineaste documenting surveillance in an artist’s garden in her short film, “Fighting the Creep” or time lapses in fiber art in the music video “Girl Gangs” projected in the gallery on a vintage 1930s pop up screen. Her figure painting reveals the abnormalities in gender and in form, rendered in encaustic, collage, oil stick, and oil paint she hand mixes from pigment. Sixteen new photographic pieces dye printed on aluminum at 10″ x 10″ hint at holographic Holga effects with subjects including botanical, Aztec dance, and other worldly scenes captured in camera. Since 2012, MacAllister has been creating body sized pillows featuring her photographic imagery. Expect to see the same motifs on hard and soft surfaces in an ambitious installation, the largest collection of these pillows to date. MacAllister has taken her imagery to a new medium: fiber. She is digitally embroidering her images captured in Ethiopia, at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, in the rural South, in Los Angeles, and in Philadelphia onto beautiful silk from saris. The result? Something quite spectacular.

REPEAT – opening reception Saturday, April 6, 6 – 9 pm, little berlin, 2430 Coral St. (at Boston St.) FREE!
REPEAT consists of appropriated content, downloaded from the internet, and re-produced. The work explores a range of copyrighted and open source material; all of which is borrowed without the prior knowledge or consent of the original creators. The purpose the exhibition is to question the legal and ethical implications of re-using readily available, unaltered digital information. REPEAT focuses on the product of converting digital media into physical media. It seeks to understand perceptions of ownership and value, when unique physical objects are re-created, and re-contextualized within a gallery setting. Visitors can expect to see objects including massive vinyl banners, photographic c-prints, cnc routed sintra, life sized foam cut out figures, and a 3d print.

Wendy Osterweil: Transitions: Art Quilts and Printed Fabric – Reception and Reading, April 6, 7 pm Musehouse, A Center for Literary Arts, 7924 Germantown Avenue FREE!
Ekphrastic Poetry: composed and read by the Musehouse poets (exhibition by April 6-30)

REMER/KENNEDY KENNEDY/REMER – opening reception Saturday, April 6, 7 – 10 pm, Salon 1522, 1522 N. Lawrence St. FREE!
Salon 1522 is proud to present REMER/KENNEDY KENNEDY/REMER a new exhibition of paintings by Eric Remer and Eric Kennedy. on view April 5-26, 2013.

Simultaneously Fixed and Entirely Ignorant: A Screening and Dialogue with Meredith Sellers – Saturday, April 6, 8 pm, Art/Assembly, 3245 Amber St, The Loom Building, 4th floor FREE!
Art/Assembly is pleased to present the work of Meredith Sellers in their first event Simultaneously Fixed and Entirely Ignorant. Sellers’ piece Easter 1962 will be screened, followed by a performative and non traditional dialogue between Sellers and Art/Assembly co-founder Sari Widman. Seller’s work addresses themes such as the nature of memory, the disappointment and pain that inherently comes as our future becomes our present, our perception of past realities, and what happens when we look at our familial past.

Intimacies of India – opening reception Sunday, April 7, noon – 5 pm, The Rosenfeld Gallery, 113 Arch St. FREE!
Solo Exhibition/New work inspired by my trip to India

Rewind and Review – opening reception Sunday, April 7, 6 – 9 pm, Manayunk Roxborough Art Center (MRAC), 419 Green Lane FREE!
The pastel works, charcoal drawings and photography of Amanda Driscoll will be featured in April at the Manyayunk-Roxborough Art Center (MRAC), in an exhibit titled “Rewind And Review” along with new work in various media and styles by members of the Manayunk-Roxborough Artists’ Co-Op.

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Lectures & Artist Talks

African American Studies Speaker Series: Jennifer Stoever-Ackerman “The Sonic Color-line: Race and the Cultural Politics of Listening” – Tuesday, March 26, Noon, Anderson Hall room 821

SMC Spring Speakers: ‘Citizenship Excess: Latinos/as, Media and the Nation’ – March 26, 2:00 pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 3
Hector Amaya, Associate Professor of Media Studies, University of Virginia will be speaking. In the new century, we have seen an increase in the presence of Latinos in public culture, but we have also seen the rise of anti-Latino nativism. At the beginning of 2003, the U.S. census declared that Latinos had for the first time surpassed African Americans in number, officially becoming the largest ethno-racial minority in the nation. Many applauded. But by 2005, groups of zealous citizens (the notorious Minuteman) organized around the U.S.-Mexico border as a militia, to, in their words, “stop the invasion of illegals.” Such nativist politics moved, within a few years, from the political periphery to mainstream. By decades end, Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona had pushed for and passed Arizona SB 1070, a set of policies and legal decisions that were meant to reduce dramatically the quality of life of undocumented immigrants and anyone who looks like them. Today, nativist policies like SB 1070 are everywhere, in many states, counties, and cities. This radicalization of politics, Hector Amaya argues, is not the result of “bad civics,” or, if you prefer, citizens behaving badly. It is, rather, the logic and predictable outcome of a political culture constituted around the principles of nativist excess. This political culture, which is partly constituted through media, enables the accumulation of political capital by ethnic majorities and disables ethnic minorities such as Latinos from using and accumulating political capital. To support this argument, this talk discusses two cases meant to show how this process of political capital accumulation affects minoritarian and majoritarian media systems. The cases are the advertising campaign that made possible the 2006 pro-immigration reform rallies and the labor policies that help organize majoritarian media systems.

Drinking History: How Beverages have Changed America – Tuesday, March 26, 3:30 pm, Paley Library Lecture Hall, 1210 Polett Walk
What is American drink? Is it warmed over traditional British beverages, such as tea and ale? Or is it versions of ethnic beverages brought by successive waves of immigrants—sangria, tequila, bubble tea? Or is it the fiercely marketed creations of America’s beverage industry—KoolAid, Snapple, Coors, CocaCola? Andrew F. Smith, author
of the just released Drinking History: 15 Turning Points in the Making of American Beverages (Columbia University Press) will discuss how beverages have changed American history and how Americans have invented, adopted, modified, and commercialized tens of thousands of beverages. Involved in their creation and promotion were entrepreneurs and environmentalists, bartenders and bottlers, politicians and lobbyists, organized and unorganized criminals, German and Italian immigrants, advertisers and consumers, prohibitionists and medical professionals, and everyday Americans in love with their brew.

Laurie Wagman Lecture Series in Glass: Ruth King – Wednesday, March 27, - Lecture, 1:30 pm in B089 and demo at 2:30pm in Hot Shop

Critical Dialogues: Angela Dufresne - Wednesday, March 27, 6 pm, Room B-04
Angela Dufresne (b. 1969, American) received a MFA from Tyler School of Art, PA and a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute, KS. Dufresne’s work has recently been exhibited at American Academy of Arts and Letters, NY; Ogunquit Museum of American Art, ME; Macalester College Art Gallery, MN; Wayne State University, MI; Sarah Lawrence College, NY; CRG Gallery, NY; and Monya Rowe Gallery, NY. Her work has also been the subject of a solo exhibition at The Hammer Museum, CA, and included in group exhibitions at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, CT, P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, NY, and The Rose Art Museum of Brandeis University, MA. In 2010 Dufresne curated the group exhibition titled “FuckHeads: Portraiture for the Silicone Enlightenment” which was exhibited at Kinkead Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA and traveled to SCA Contemporary Art, Albuquerque. Dufresne was recently invited as a Visiting Artist/Lecturer at the University of Berkeley, CA, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA, Suny Purchase,, NY and Montclair State University, NJ. In 2012, she was a Core Critic at Yale University, New Haven, CT, and taught a Summer Course at Ox-Bow, Saugatuck, MI. Dufresne is currently an Assistant Professor at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Architecture Lecture: DIGSAU- Wednesday, March 27, 6 pm, Architecture Building 104
DIGSAU (Jules Dingle, Jeff Goldstein, Mark Sanderson, and Jamie Unkefer) is an award-winning architecture Philadelphia-based firm practicing contemporary Architecture, Urbanism, and Environmental Design. Founded in 2007, the firm is recognized for expertise in the design of high-quality buildings for a diverse client group. Through a collaborative and iterative process, DIGSAU provides innovative and sustainable design solutions aimed to advance the client’s mission. DIGSAU engages the design process with no preconceived design solutions or aesthetic agenda. They believe in integrating the ideas and expertise of client representatives, consultants, and builders in order to expand the opportunities for creative thinking and innovative problem solving. The firm recognizes a natural feedback loop between designing and building: design informs construction; construction informs design. To this end, their design and project management background in combination with significant construction experience yields increased efficiency, improved quality and greater cost control.

Green Council presents: Potluck with a Purpose- Bird Collisions on Campus – Tuesday, March 26, 7:30pm, The Artist’s Palate Cafe@ Tyler
It’s almost time for many birds to take flight for spring migration. How will our campus affect the migration of birds? Join us for the fourth potluck in our Potlucks with a Purpose Series to hear from Glenn Eck, from facilities, and Ally Kessler who has been researching this topic, to hear about their efforts to reduce the number of bird collisions with buildings on campus. Food contributions encouraged. Contact greencouncil@temple.edu to sign up to bring food. To RSVP on the Facebook event page visit: www.facebook.com/events/493765230683836/

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Anya Metcalf
Matt McKeever
James Inscho
Opening Reception Friday, March 28, 6 – 8 pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
The Foundations Show (closes March 28)
Closing reception Thursday, March 28, 5-7 pm

Photography Galleries
Paige Thatcher- Memory Rooms
Tricia Farley - Persona
March 26 – April 2, in the Lower Level Atrium Gallery.
Reception Friday March 29, 6-9pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, March 27, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Temple Rome:
Faculty Exhibition: Mario Teleri Biason, Roberto Caracciol, Lucy Clink, Anita Guerra, Andrew Kranis, Katherine Krizek, Roberto Mannino, Liana Miuccio, Susan Moore, KimStrommen, Carolina Vaccaro. Gallery of Art Temple University Rome (through March 28). Greetings from Rome presents results of a collaborative workshop of Italian students from Rome’s Academy of Fine Arts, and American students from Temple Rome (through March 26)

See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

New Meetup Group: hey guys, we’re a group of creative students inspiring each other to impact the world thru social change. We’re from Drexel, Temple, UPenn, St. Joe’s, La Salle, UArts, Art Institute, PAFA, Hussian, Moore, Curtis, the Rock, and if you don’t see your school here, come and represent them! We’re taking on projects that need everyone from business majors to creative and fine art majors, and techies are welcome too! This is a group for students only, if you’d like to get involved as a contributor or a mentor, we’d love to have you on board, please email us outside the group at: StudentsForCreativeCulture@gmail.com

Volunteers needed! Victory for Tyler Reception (Tyler’s Alumni Show) at the Crane Art Center, 1400 N American, on Saturday, April 6th from 4-8 pm. You’ll be able to network with Tyler Alumni and some important visitors! If interested, contact Christy Mauro at christy.mauro@temple.edu.

Free Teaching Artist Workshops;
Let’s Talk Money – Thursday, April 4, 4:00-6:00 pm (Workshop Session) 6:00-6:30 pm (Individual Budgeting Help–optional), Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine Street (free parking available)
Have you ever lost money on a residency or realized you charged way too little for the work you promised? What is your time worth? What are the things you know you must have to provide a successful program? This session will work through how to set fair prices for your teaching artist activities, budget for all parts of a project, and develop ‘what if’ scenarios to make budgeting a useful tool in your teaching artist life. To register visit http://bartol.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jutyljl-bkyktltw-d/.
Promoting Your Signature Lessons – Thursday, April 18, 4:00-6:30 pm, Bartol Foundation, 230 South Broad Street, Suite 1003
How do you develop your signature lessons to make your arts education offerings stand out? Led by Michelle Angela Ortiz, Program Manager at the Bartol Foundation and experienced Teaching Artist, you will select your signature lessons and identify clear goals, curriculum/community connections, and a sampling of activities. To register, visit http://bartol.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jutyljl-bkyktltw-h/.

Study Away Information Sessions: London. Rich in cultural and intellectual life, London is a mecca for the student of mass media, communications, liberal arts, fine arts, business, humanities, theater and so much more! Since 1969, students from across the United States have attended Temple’s London programs, meeting the best people in British media and theater. It is also impossible to be in London and not make time for museum visits, field trips, and the pub culture. Examine London organizations, leaders, and the city you’re living in to develop insights about how a variety of projects come to fruition in this global city. London Alumni will be present for the duration of the information session to answer questions, as well as SMC Study Away and the faculty director for the London Fall 2013 program, Sheryl Kantrowitiz (sdkadv@temple.edu). PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING! More information at http://smc.temple.edu/studyaway/london/

Monday, 3/25 – 11am–12pm Annenberg Hall, Room 3

Tuesday, 3/26 – 2–3pm Annenberg Hall, Room 129

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity: The purpose of the Neil Kosh Scholarship is to provide tuition assistance for a student to study in the Temple Rome or Temple Japan Programs at Temple University. Priority will be given to junior or senior students who have completed at least 15 credits in Art and Art Education courses and/or Art History courses. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to be eligible. The amount of the scholarship is $2500. Application deadline is April 12, unless you are planning to study abroad in the Fall, and then you need to get your application in by April 1. For more details and application form see http://goo.gl/kHvq9

Have you considered studying abroad at Temple University, Japan Campus? Now is the perfect time to apply!Did you know that you can take courses in a wide variety of disciplines, including GenEd courses, while studying abroad at TUJ in Tokyo? In addition, qualified students participating in the TUJ internship program during the fall 2013 or spring 2014 semesters are eligible to apply for scholarships of up to $3000! Study abroad students complete the internship while taking a full course load (12-17 credits).
Learn more about the application, eligibility, and studying at TUJ by participating in one the following events, visiting www.temple.edu/studyabroad/programs/semester_year/japan Or attend a session to learn about studying abroad at TUJ from Education Abroad staff and student advisors
Thursday March 28, 2013 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, 200 Tuttleman Learning Center
Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 8pm Online via Skype; RSVP to study.abroad@temple.edu. Program Application Deadline: April 1 for fall/academic year 2013; October 1 for spring 2014.

Paid Gig: I’m developing an on-line mapping application, and need to create a series of direction and destination icons (not unlike those that appear next to the directions on a Google map) in a simple and distinct style that is easily recognizable and will accommodate many graphic representations. Please contact Paul at amrhein@temple.edu for details.

Summer Study Opportunity: Chautauqua School of Art Summer Scholarships, application deadline April 15. Current students and recent graduates who may be interested in this respected summer program may apply for a scholarship. Chautauqua’s 7 week session gives student residents maximum time to work in an atmosphere created by highly motivated peers and a faculty of deeply committed professional artists selected from outstanding art programs nationally. More information at http://www.ciweb.org/school-of-art/

Internship opportunity: are you looking for educational work opportunities for this summer? Apply for an internship at Penland School of Crafts. Penland’s beautiful location, exceptional programming, intense creative community, and unique social environment make it an ideal place to spend the summer learning about the arts and non-profit administration while gaining hands-on experience. Here’s the link to follow for complete information about the positions we have available for 2013: http://www.penland.org/about/job_interns.html.

Internship Opportunity: Looking for more ways to serve your community? The DeSales Service Works (Catholic charity) internship is an excellent opportunity to explore the Catholic faith while engaging the Camden community in service and living in community. If you have any questions feel free to contact Maryanne Hayde at mzhayde@temple.edu or via phone at 610-996-7595.

Internship Fair: The School of Media and Communications is hosting an Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 27 from 10 am – 2 pm in the Annenburg Hall Atrium. Media companies in the area are looking for interns in radio, public relations, advertising and production. Open to all majors.

Residency Opportunity, dadline April 8: The Vera List Center for Art and Politics invites applications for the 2013-2015 Vera List Center Fellowships, two eight-month linked to the Vera List Center’s curatorial focus theme for 2013-2015, Alignment. The fellowship is part-time, non-residential, and carries a US$10,000 stipend. The fellows are supported by a student research assistant, with access to a wide range of activities throughout The New School, and enjoy extensive library privileges, meetings and informal gatherings with New School faculty and others. Past fellows have included Maurice Berger, Wendy T. Ewald, Bouchra Khalili, and Elisabeth Sussman. Journalists, historians, visual and performing artists, critics, curators, and cultural practitioners working in any field where they engage art and politics are encouraged to apply. The initial application deadline is April 8, 2013, followed by reviews by members of the VLC staff, the VLC Advisory Committee, past Fellows and New School faculty. Finalists are then invited to expand on their proposals in mid-April to early May, and in late May fellowship appointments are announced. Fellowship terms can last up to 8 months at any point between fall of 2013 and spring of 2015. For details on the fellowship, application form and procedure, visit www.veralistcenter.org/fellowship

Residency Opportunity, deadline April 15: Midwestern State University’s Ceramics Department is hosting an Artist In Residence program, with a one year minimum, to be held September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 (the beginning date is flexible from now until September 1). This self-directed residency provides studio access, materials and firing, a small office with internet access and storage space, university privileges as given to full time faculty, a small furnished apartment located at a private residence three miles from MSU (details TBD during the interview process), a minimum stipend of $6000 (to be discussed during the interview process, and the possibility of an exhibition either at a local venue, MSU, or the Wichita Falls Art Museum. To see images of the ceramics studio at Midwestern, go to stevenhilton.com. For initial consideration, please e-mail or make the following available by website/blog by April 15 : Letter of interest with a paragraph on what you would like to accomplish while at MSU, resume or CV, artist’s statement, 15-20 jpegs of recent work, if available, 10 jpegs of student work, contact information (email and phone) for 3 references (please make one a former professor). Send to Steve Hilton (steve.hilton@mwsu.edu), or snail mail to Midwestern State University, Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts. (940) 613.7041. The application deadline is April 15 or until position is filled.

Residency Opportunity, deadline May 17: The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts in Wilmington, DE is currently seeking applicants for the 2014-2015 DCCA Art & Community Visual Arts Residency Program. For over twenty years, the artist in residence program has welcomed over 40 artists, collaborated with over 50 local community organizations, and brought art into the lives of hundreds of participants. More information can be found at: http://www.thedcca.org/artistopportunities

Call for artists, deadline March 29: Win a featured showcase as TheArtList.com’s April 2013 Artist of The Month! Each month, we host a FREE contest to find a talented artist or photographer to feature on TheArtList.com website. The Artist of The Month Call is open to *ALL* artists and photographers who have not previously been showcased on as Artist of the Month on TheArtList.com. Grand Prize (winner selected by TheArtList Editors): the selected winner will be showcased as the April 2013 Featured Artist on TheArtList.com website, with a dedicated Artist of the Month interview page, and also be showcased on our Facebook cover image for the month of March. It is a fun and excellent opportunity to be seen by galleries, exhibition directors, collectors, and even other artists! To enter, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheArtList/ and click on April Contest.

Call for artists, deadline April 5: Delaware Center for Horticulture is looking for artists to submit work to be featured on the cover of the 31st Annual City Gardens People’s Choice Tour Map. Each year we select a piece of artwork to be displayed on the cover. The event takes place in June and over 800 copies of the map will be distributed. This is a great way to get some recognition for their art while supporting a worthwhile event. For detail on how to enter vist http://goo.gl/LRTKj

Call for artists, deadline April 14: International Fine Art Photography Competition. The Grand Prix International Fine Art Photography Competition is focused on celebrating fine art photography, discovering new talent, and honoring exceptional work. The renowned jury invites emerging and mid-career fine art photographers from around the world (18 years and older) to submit their finest work– in color or black and white, using any photographic process or style of camera. For details see https://www.internationalfineartphoto.org/

Call for artists, deadline April 14: Inkhouse Tees T-shirt Design Contest: Black and White. Inkhouse Tees is hosting a t-shirt design contest focusing on black and white designs. Our aim is to make you, the Artist, use the lack of color to your advantage. When color is taken away, one must use shapes and tones to achieve what color used to determine. We want to see designs that strike awe into people’s eyes, and make them forget that they are looking at a black and white image. This is a score rating type competition so one must promote their design in order to win. The more votes and stars a design gets, the more chances of it winning. Contest is free to enter, we don’t collect names, phone numbers or addresses. Details at http://www.inkhousetees.com/participate/?contest_status=open&conest_details=2

Call for entries, deadline April 15: Radius 250. A major art show featuring artists working within a 250-mile radius of Richmond, VA. Why that area? Because it takes in some of the Mid-Atlantic and some of the Southeast, and juror N. Elizabeth Schlatter knows there are a lot of good artists out there, and she wants to find out who you are. Artists working in two or three dimensions, or in digital and video mediums. Artists who may submit must work (create) within a 250-mile radius of Richmond. This includes Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Washington DC, Baltimore, and everywhere in between. If you aren’t sure if you fall within the target area, check the map on the front of the prospectus to find out. For details/to enter visit http://www.artspacegallery.org/radius250/index.shtml

Call for artists, deadline April 16: Create for LOQI the most impressive shopping bag designs on the streets! Your task is to come up with a collection of 4 unique designs for the shopping bags that work harmoniously together. LOQI is a fashion label founded in 2012. LOQI creates original and stylish reusable products for everyone, focusing on shopping bags. The affordable and stylish shopping bags are an eco-friendly, high quality, long lasting reusable product that contribute to a sustainable environment. OEKO-TEX and INTERTEK certification guarantees that LOQI are produced ethically and without using harmful substances. Win up to $1000 for licensing your design. Details at http://loqi.jovoto.com/briefing

Call for artists, deadline April 17: H 2 O comes in many forms. Rain, fog, ice, puddles, snow, tears etc. Choose any and let your creativity flow! Open to any 2 dimensional media, (painting, drawing, original fine art prints, photography, computer art etc) Original work only, no reproductions. ‘Best in Show’ winner will receive a 10-day stay in East End Arts’ Artist Residence near Hamptons’ museums and galleries, plus $1,000 and inclusion in a group show at the prestigious Peter Marcelle Gallery in Bridgehampton, NY. Winner will also receive 100 postcards announcing the show which will feature the image of her/his artwork. Entry Fee. For details see prospectus:http://www.eastendarts.org/Temp2013/H2O-Prospectus.pdf

Deadlines

Tuesday, March 26: Last day to withdraw from classes. Please make sure you talk to your instructors before you withdraw, and it’s also a good idea to make an appointment to discuss withdrawing with your advisor.

Saturday, March 31: Last day to order tickets for Commencement. If you have not either applied to graduate in May or petitioned to walk (for August graduates), contact miss.kari@temple.edu NOW before it’s too late to order tickets!

Out & About

Lecture – Building Philadelphia: Penn’s Plan & the Founding of Philadelphia – Tuesday, March 26, 6 pm, Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St. $10/students w/ID
John Gallery, Former Executive Director of the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia investigates William Penn’s plans for the grand city in his colony of Pennsylvania. Did you know that Pennsylvania was given to William Penn’s father by the King of England to pay off a personal debt? It remains the largest grant of land to an individual in history. Learn how Penn took his inheritance and created plans for a major city that would take 200 years to match his vision. And learn how Philadelphia’s current-day form reflects his philosophical ideals and business plans.

“Foods That Shaped History: Sugar” – Wednesday, March 27, 11 am, Room 108, Free Library of Philadelphia – Central Branch, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
University of Pennsylvania Professor Lisa Mitchell explains how mankind’s insatiable demand for sugar helped to shape the modern world.

Art at Lunch: PAFA Students Mara Wilson and Patrick Neilson – Wednesday, March 27, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Graduating students Mara Wilson and Patrick Neilson introduce their work in advance of PAFA’s upcoming Annual Student Exhibition (ASE). Join us for a conversation with these bright and talented young artists that represent the next graduating class of America’s fine art producers.

Free For All – Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 pm, ICA – Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
An expansive evening of art and music with artists Trevor Paglen and Patterson Beckwith. Question notions of meaning and perception with Paglen as he joins ICA’s student board to discuss his project “The Last Pictures.” Following the presentation, have your photo taken in Beckwith’s portrait studio and enjoy live music plus tasty treats. Organized in conjunction with Penn’s year-long investigation of “proof.”

Black Maria Film + Video Festival – Wednesday, March 27, 7 – 10 pm, Connelly Auditorium at University of the Arts, 211 South Broad Street FREE!
The University of the Arts School of Film presents the Spotlight Series, which brings visiting filmmakers, writers and animators to campus to present their work to both public and University audiences. This month features the Black Maria Film + Video Festival. For over 30 years, the Black Maria Film + Video Festival has been acclaimed for advocating, supporting and widely exhibiting fresh short works up to an hour in length by emerging as well as veteran independent filmmakers. The festival’s annual competition is juried by noted exponents of independent work and results in 40 to 60 works chosen for the festival’s annual tour.

Point Blank (dir. John Boorman, USA, 1967, 35mm, color, 92 min.) – Wednesday, March 27, 7 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
Three Favorite Films of J.G. Ballard chosen by Claire Walsh and presented by Tacita Dean in conjunction with Dean’s new film JG, on view at Arcadia University Art Gallery (February 7 – April 21), a project funded by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. Double-crossed and out for revenge, Lee Marvin plays Walker, an unstoppable gangster on a mission. In response to an invitation by International House’s program curator Jesse Pires to put JG into a cinematic context, Dean asked if J.G. Ballard’s long-time partner, Claire Walsh could make a list of the author’s favorite films. The first three films on the list perfectly combine to present three very distinctive aspects of Ballard’s personal vision: war, sci-fi, and film noir. J.G. Ballard (1930-2009) earned a cult following during his lifetime for fiction distinguished by its “dystopian modernity, bleak man-made landscapes, and the psychological effects of technological, social, or environmental developments” which is how the Collins English Dictionary defines the adjective “Ballardian”. Dean’s new 35mm film, JG, is a sequel in technique to her 2011 Turbine Hall project, FILM, and is inspired by her correspondence with J.G. Ballard about the artist Robert Smithson’s earthwork Spiral Jetty and his own short story, The Voices of Time. The new work is a looping 35mm Cinemascope film shot in the saline landscapes of Utah, Nevada, and Southern California using her invented aperture masking process. It is her first landscape film made in the US and seeks to respond, in some way, to the proposition posed to her by the author shortly before he died, to treat the Spiral Jetty as a mystery her film will solve. Please RSVP to let us know you plan to attend: http://buy.ticketfly.us/lounge/event/197375?wrKey=

Temple University Wind Symphony – Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Emily Threinen, conductor. PETITE ET EXOTIQUE with Charles Abramovic; TOMASI Fanfares Liturgiques; FRANCAIS Eight Dances Exotiques; VARESE Hyperprism; DEBUSSY/PATTERSON Preludes, Book 1: La cathedrale engloutie; MESSIAEN Oiseaux Exotiques

Warrior Writers Get-Together for Art Supply Drive – Thursday, March 28, 6 pm. Fox Commons, Moore College of Art & Design, 20th Street and The Parkway FREE!
Members of the Moore community, faculty and students from the Tyler School of Art, and the Veteran’s Advisory Commission at City Hall have generously donated over 15 boxes of art supplies for the Philadelphia-based, veteran-focused arts organization Warrior Writers!! Thank you!!! In celebration and thanks, The Galleries at Moore & Moore Student Government invite you to join us for celebratory food and drink at 6pm on Thursday March 28 as we present the supplies to the amazing men and women of Warrior Writers, and hear more about their experiences as veterans, and work as writers and artists.

Lecture: The Global Art Scene: Philadelphia to Shanghai – Thursday, March 28, 6 pm, Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford FREE!
Much of today’s art seems difficult to understand. Is it a spoof? Is it crazy? Why should we care? Part of PHC’s Commonwealth Speaker series, this presentation includes over 80 images of art from around the world. Each piece of art is explained. Why was it made? How does it fit (or not fit) into the art historical family tree? Audiences are encouraged to participate in a discussion of how art today differs from art of the past, and why it is important to understand today’s art. Open public and space is limited, so register early: (610) 525-0272 x12.

Penn Humanities Forum: Mapping Cultural History/Visualizing Cultural Information – March 29, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street FREE!
-Mapping Things Online with WorldMap: Peter Bo, Carswell Professor of Eastern Asian Languages Civilization & Director, Center for Geographic Analysis, Harvard University
Integrating Geospatial and Network Information Visualization: Elijah Meeks Digital Humanities Specialist, Stanford -Student-Authored Digital Atlases and Digital Humanities Genre, Ruth Moster, Associate Professor of History & Cochair, Spatial Analysis and Research Center, University of California, Merced Scholars in the digital humanities are pioneering new techniques for mapping and visualizing cultural information. Using geographic information systems, such as WorldMap, Google Fusion Tables, Neatline, and other techniques, these scholars are presenting complex data about cultural histories and cultural practices around the world. Three distinguished exponents, Peter Bol, Elijah Meeks, and Ruth Mostern, discuss the future of digital mapping for teaching and research in the humanities. Pre-registration requested at http://humanities.sas.upenn.edu/registration.shtml

2013 Mellon Symposium: Shades of Occupation: Iraq After 10 Years – Friday, March 29, 9 am – 6 pm, Hurford Center for the Arts and Humanities, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford FREE!
This interdisciplinary symposium will be held on the 10th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq as a venue to examine multiple dimensions of the decade-long occupation. Despite the US Army’s official withdrawal from the country, the US presence in Iraq as a military, economic and political force continues to loom large. Baghdad is home to the largest US embassy in the world. An enormous body of private security and other contractors remain in the country. The institutions installed by the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority since 2003 will continue to have far-reaching impact on the future of Iraq. Apart from military operations and sectarian violence, subversive aspects of the war and occupation, the repercussions on Iraq have received little attention: the occupation of Iraq is the United States’ Forgotten War. “Shades of Occupation” approaches the invasion of Iraq in a historical and global context, whereby American empire, since the Cold War, attempted to control the politics and the resources of the country as well as the region. It brings together scholars who have been thinking, and writing, about the war from different perspectives, including oil, empire, perception of the Iraqi society, and the impact of wars on Iraq among others. For more information/schedule, see http://www.haverford.edu/iraqafter10years/

low rumble – closing reception: Friday, March 29th 6 – 9 pm, Gallery 102, Crane Arts, 1400 N. American Street FREE!
Laure-Hélène Caseau, John Emison, Raphael Fenton-Spaid, Alex Ibsen, Jebney Lewis, Tiffany Livingston, Mark Martinez, Kaitlin McDonough, Jonathan Ryan, Theresa Sterner, Misha Wyllie: The MFA 2014 candidates of the Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Department at Tyler School of Art are pleased to present the group exhibition low rumble. The project was organized by the eleven participating artists with exhibition design by Christian Tomaszewski. low rumble is a van full of emerging artists brought together by graduate school. It is a celebration of individual practices with the hope that there will be enough conversation to make the drive home enjoyable. Luckily we have some books on tape: other places where other people live, it is nothing more than a support for the picture. A related publication titled low rumble 2013 will accompany the exhibition with an introduction by Philip Glahn. Neither roadmap nor user manual, the book offers a circuitous detour through the exhibition and lasting memento of the project. Copies will be available at the opening and closing receptions and by request. Special thanks to Mark Shetabi and our Kickstarter supporters.

Yis “NoseGo” Goodwin: Colossal The Small – opening reception Friday, March 29, 6 – 10 pm, The James Oliver Gallery 723 Chestnut Street 4th Floor FREE!
“NoseGo” creates whimsical composite creatures that can only derive from an energetic, childlike imagination. Nosego’s works are simply meant to be fun, revealing his vibrant visual language and engaging sense of true adventure. His paintings are seemingly spontaneous, featuring animals, cartoons, and other characters interacting in visually alluring combinations. Although the artist mixes realism, illustration, as well as street and pop art, his works flow together as if the viewer were in a strange yet wonderful dream. Nosego’s creations transport the viewer into a world all his own that is often difficult to walk out of. Nosego mixes fine art, contemporary styles and the influences of surroundings to deliver his highly energetic works. Goodwin holds a B.F.A. in Film and Digital Video from the University of the Arts and also studied illustration at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. His works have been displayed Manhattan, Texas, California, Spain and elsewhere. He is currently collaborating with Converse and the Cartoon Network series Adventure Time, as well as Nickelodeon; and Nosego will also be featured in Streetosphere, an upcoming documentary about street art.

Celebration of Fibers 2013 – Closing reception Friday, March 30, 1 – 3 pm, Philadelphia Guild of Hand Weavers 3705 Main Street FREE!
Celebration of Fibers 2013 is the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers juried, annual members’ exhibit. Each year, PGHW continues the tradition for all members to submit their current work to be included to showcase the vast array of techniques that comprise the world of fiber arts. Two jurors provide critique and award determinations. This year we welcome the expertise from Claudia Mills and Melissa Maddonni Haims.

Zoe Beloff: The Days of the Commune – Opening event on Saturday, March 30, 5 – 7 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut Street FREE!
An opening event featuring the artist and 20 participating actors, activists and artists will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 5:00-7:00pm. Live songs with musical accompaniment will be performed, followed by a historical overview of the 1871 Paris Commune and a public conversation with the artist. A new publication featuring a film of the performances and a booklet will also be available for purchase (published by Slought Foundation and Penn Cinema Studies/distributed by Microcinema International). The project revisits Bertolt Brecht’s play The Days of the Commune (1871) written in response to the 1871 Paris Commune, arguably the first great modern occupation where working people took over their city and turned it into a progressive democracy of the people. In the spring of 2012, Beloff brought together a group of actors, activists and artists to re-perform the work in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement. Rather than stage the play in a theater, Beloff and her collaborators performed the work scene by scene in public spaces around New York City, starting in Zuccotti Park. These public rehearsals ran from March through May, the months of the Paris Commune’s brief existence in the spring of 1871. Like the Occupy Wall Street movement, Beloff approached The Days of the Commune as a radical theater of the people and a “work in progress.” With the inclusion of film, drawing, posters, costumes, and props, Beloff’s installation suggests a protest waiting to begin and invites the public to re-imagine what would happen if a new kind of people’s democracy took over the city today.

Eighty Days reading with Matthew Goodman – Saturday, March 30, 5 pm, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane FREE!
On November 14, 1889, Nellie Bly, the crusading young female reporter for Joseph Pulitzer’s World newspaper, left New York City by steamship on a quest to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Also departing from New York that day—and heading in the opposite direction by train—was a young journalist from The Cosmopolitan magazine, Elizabeth Bisland. Each woman was determined to outdo Jules Verne’s fictional hero Phileas Fogg and circle the globe in less than eighty days. The dramatic race that ensued would span twenty-eight thousand miles, captivate the nation, and change both competitors’ lives forever. A vivid real-life re-creation of the race and its aftermath, from its frenzied start to the nail-biting dash at its finish, Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World is a history with the heart of a great adventure novel.

“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – Saturday, March 30, 8 – 11 pm, Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catherine St. FREE!
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” a special evening of visual art and classical music at the Da Vinci Art Alliance. Featuring ten new artworks by Italian artist, Silvia Belviso, who will be visiting the US. A social commentary on how we often do not think for ourselves in today’s society. A short recital of works by Italian composers to honor Ms. Belviso’s visit, will be performed by the Philmore Ensemble. Concert is free of charge, reception following with Ms. Belviso.

82nd Annual Easter Promenade – Sunday, March 31, 12:30 pm, South Street Headhouse Passyunk Avenue and South Street FREE!
South Street Headhouse District’s Easter Promenade is back for its 82nd Year!! Each year, hundreds of area families attend this celebration and this year’s event promises even more entertainment and activities for the whole family. Join the South Street Headhouse District dressed in your Sunday Best and promenade down South Street for this yearly event. SSHD’s 82nd Annual Easter Promenade will kick off at Passyunk Avenue and South Street at 12:30pm , rain or shine, with “Mr. Halloween” himself, Henri David. We shall promenade and Bunny Hop our way down South Street with The Philadelphia Free Band, the Tallest Easter Bunny and of course Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cotton Tail. The parade route will end at the 2nd Street Plaza (2nd Street between South & Lombard Sts.) Immediately after the parade, the annual Easter Attire Contest will take place. The Honorable Councilman James Kenney and State Representative Brian Sims will be on hand to judge and announce the winners of the following categories: •BEST DRESS LITTLE GIRL (2-5 yrs.)•BEST DRESS LITTLE BOY (2-5 yrs)•BEST DRESS YOUNG GIRL (6-12 yrs.)•BEST DRESS YOUNG BOY (6-12 yrs.)• BEST DRESS TEEN AGE GIRL (13-19 yrs.)•BEST DRESS TEEN AGE BOY (13-19 yrs.) • BEST DRESS WOMAN (20+yrs.)•BEST DRESS MAN (20+ yrs.)•BEST DRESS FAMILY•BEST DRESS PET•BEST EASTER BONNET•BEST SOUTH STREET RAZZLE DAZZLE Enjoy music, Easter treats and plenty of photo-ops with the Easter Bunny for an unforgettable holiday!

“Collection” Panel Discussion – Sunday, March 31, 1 pm, Vox Populi, 319 North 11th st, 3rd Floor FREE!
Join us for a panel discussion about how we acquire and live with art, while considering the increasing importance of collecting in today’s financial climate. We are pleased to host an amazing group of prominent local artists, art administrators, collectors, and critics in this conversation, including: Jacque Liu – Artist and Senior Program Associate at PEW Charitable Trusts; Libby Rosof – Writer/critic and co-founder of theartblog; Anne Schaefer – Installation artist; John Ollman -Owner of Fleisher/Ollman and co-founder of Adams/Ollman; Debra Ward – President of the Board of Vox Populi.

Charles Searles: A Focus on the Figure – March 26 – June 15, 201, Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave FREE (w/student ID)
Woodmere Art Museum will offer a focused investigation of Charles Searles’ early works that showcases his interest in the human figure. The selected works will introduce this little-known phase of Searles’ work, and offer an opportunity for visitors to note his facility with different drawing media. Organized by theme, the show allows viewers to witness Searles’ portrayal of his family, images inspired by some of the urban characters he encountered, and his nude model studies. Through these works the public can see the variety of styles with which Searles experimented and how his figurative art evolved as he engaged with form. Curated by Maite Barragan, PhD candidate in Art History, Tyler School of Art, Temple University. For hours see: http://woodmereartmuseum.org/visitor-informatio/

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Lectures and Artist Talks

Laurie Wagman Lecture Series in Glass: Eunshuh Choi – Wednesday, March 20, Lecture 1:30pm in B089 and demo at 2:30pm in Glass Studio
Choi’s work focuses on communicating the graceful flow of our emotional tendencies through the plastic medium of flameworked glass. I like to work sculpturally, utilizing form and its surrounding atmosphere to portray narratives based on the human encounter with success and failure in the pursuit of personal ambition.

Visiting Filmmakers & Media Artists Series: media artist Neil Goldberg – Wednesday, March 20, 5:45 pm, Room 3 of Annenberg Hall
Goldbergʼs celebrated 2012 exhibition at The Museum of the City of New York presents video installations and photographs that capture the unexpected power and resonance of everyday moments. He has also exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, the Hammer Museum, the Jewish Museum, and the New Museum of Contemporary Art, among others.

Critical Dialogues: Chie Fueki - Wednesday, March 20, 6 pm, Room B-04
Chie Fueki (Japanese, b. 1973, Raised Sao Paulo, Brazil) is a painter working in West Chester, PA and Brooklyn, NY. She has had solo shows at the Ringling School of Art and Design, FL, Mary Boone Gallery, NY and Shoshana Wayne Gallery, CA among others. Her work has appeared in group exhibitions at venues such as P.S.1., NY, Fredericks Frasier Gallery, NY, National Academy Museum, National Academy of Design, NY and the University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, FL, among others. She received her MFA from Yale University in 1998 and her BFA from Ringling School of Art and Design in 1996. She is represented by Mary Boone Gallery, NY and Shoshana Wayne Gallery, CA.

Architecture Film Series: The Fall – Wednesday, March 20, 6 pm, Architecture 104
In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story of five mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality blurs as the tale advances.

LGBTQ Alumni Society: Panel Discussion on Marriage Equality – Wednesday, March 20, 6:00-8:00 pm 1810 Liacouras Walk Conference Suite
Temple LGBTQ Alumni Society will be hosting a panel discussion on issues surrounding marriage equality. Temple alumna, Edith Windsor, is represented in a case that will soon be heard by the Supreme Court of the United States. This interactive panel, featuring Temple faculty, staff, and friends, will attempt to answer questions related to this important case as well as the issues related to it. This is a FREE event, and light refreshments will be served. Our featured panelists are: Angela Giampolo, Temple University, Beasley School of Law, ’08; Aishah Simmons, Temple University Faculty, LGBT Studies Department and Ted S. Martin, Executive Director, Equality Pennsylvania.

Nicole Martorano Van Cleve, The Criminal Justice System as a Welfare Handout: How Criminal Justice Professionals Adapt Welfare-Dependency Narratives to the World of Custody and Courts – Thursday, March 21, 12:30 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
How do traditional distinctions between the deserving and undeserving poor become altered for use in the penal context? This work examines two central criminal justice “gateways” where professionals must evaluate defendants: the county jail, where sheriff’s officers determine which inmates are to be released, and the criminal courts, where professionals determine which defendants receive plea bargains rather than trials. In both contexts, overburdened professionals buttress formal guidelines and adopt a worldview that sorts defendants into easily navigable entities — those deserving of resources and those undeserving. Penal and legal codes become altered as defendants are sorted through the justice system based on how they relate to narratives and perceptions of welfare-dependency.

Evocative and Provocative Pedagogy: Bricolage Curriculum with Olivia Gude – Thursday, March 21, 4:30 pm, Room B04
Art Education and Community Arts Practices Department is pleased to host Olivia Gude, Professor in the School of Art and Art History at University of Illinois in Chicago, a community-based artist, and Founding Director of Spiral Workshop, a curriculum research workshop that provide art classes for urban teens. Attached please find a recent article by Olivia and website links to her presentations, Spiral Workshop curriculum and more. Don’t miss this special presentation and opportunity to meet Olivia Gude!

Natural Indigo and Clay Resist Print Paste Workshop – Thursday, March 21 and Thursday, March 28, 6-9 pm, Fibers Studio, Room 250
Please join us for a Natural Indigo and Clay Resist Print Paste Workshop with Master Printer and Colorist Christina Roberts and Printmaker Ryan Parker from The Fabric Workshop and Museum. We will screenprint and dye fabric using methods based on the research of French naturalist Michel Garcia. Participants will learn how to prepare clay resist print paste as well as natural indigo vats to produce imagery on textiles with varying shades of beautiful indigo blue. Please bring a smock, apron or old t-shirt to protect clothing. Space for this workshop is limited and you MUST preregister here: http://naturalindigoandclayresistprin tpasteworkshop.eventbrite.com. To register for this event you MUST commit to attend both workshop dates! This program is made possible through General Activity Fees and the Fibers and Material Studies Program.

Poetry Reading: Rae Armantrout - Thursday March 21, 8 pm, Temple Center City, room 222, 1515 Market St.
Rae Armantrout, a 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner, was one of the founding members of the West Coast group of Language poets. This reading will celebrate the publication of her latest book from Wesleyan University Press, Just Saying. Sponsored by the Temple MFA Creative Writing Program.

Shows & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Angie Melchin
Alexis Thompson
Camille Schefter
Opening Reception Friday, March 22, 6 – 8 pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
The Foundations Show

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, March 6, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

On Saturday, March 23, free bus to NYC to the New Museum to see the 1993 show. Pepon Osorio, who is an exhibitor in this show, has generously agreed to join us at the museum for a short gallery talk! Students will then be transported to Williamsburg for a free afternoon of gallery hopping. Museum admission for students with ID is $10. Tickets will be available beginning at noon on Monday, March 18.

Did you get an unsatisfactory rating on your midterm report? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to quit smoking but don’t know how to start? Do you feel vaguely like you might be having a problem, but can’t really put your finger on why and don’t know what to do? Come to the Tyler Triage Thursday, March 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 in the lobby around the front desk. We’ll be serving coffee and donuts, and you can talk to Tyler and Temple staff. We’ll listen with a sympathetic ear and let you know what services Temple has to help you succeed. We can help with where to turn, how to find help, and what you need to know before you take the next step. And sometimes it just helps to know you’re not alone in your confusion.

Learn about the Library Prize for Undergraduate Research and the Library Prize for Undergraduate Research on Sustainability and the Environment. Wednesday, March 20, Noon-2PM (drop by anytime), Paley Library Lecture Hall. These prizes are a chance to win $1000, have a wonderful accomplishment on your resume and receive recognition for your research. Snacks, pizza, and information included.

Take part in Temple’s Energy Conservation Pledge Drive. Currently, Fox is in first place among schools and colleges in total number and the School of Environmental Design is in first place in terms of participation rate. Just a reminder that we have a goal of reaching 1,500 energy conservation pledges by April 22, Earth Day. http://sustainability.temple.edu/get-involved/energy-conservation-pledge.

Internship Opportunity: Waterford’s Art & Antiques Auctioneers, a newly established auction house specializing in the sale of Fine and Decorative art from Asia, Europe and America, is now offering internships in our specialist department. This opportunity is ideal for an undergraduate or post-graduate majoring in art history who is seeking practical experience in the field. Interns will work closely with our specialist to gain a keen understanding of the processes by which an auction comes together. The right candidate(s) for this position will have knowledge or practical experience in the arts and art history, have strong research abilities and an ability to quickly learn new information and adapt
to new software. Candidates should be polished and professional as they will be working with clients and consignors. Flexibility and the ability to work well in a team environment are a must, as work will be varied and fast-paced. For details, including how to apply, see http://goo.gl/2SRie.

Internship Opportunity: Windgate 2013 Museum Internships. The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design administers the Windgate Museum Internship program which provides $5,000 stipends to four undergraduate or graduate students who work under the direction of curators or directors in decorative arts or contemporary crafts collections, exhibitions and programs in museums or organizations nationally. The goal of the program is to expand the number of future curators with education and interest in contemporary studio craft. The 2013 Windgate Museum Internship Host Institutions are The Art Institute of Chicago, The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Art, and The Tennessee State Museum. Application deadlines vary from March 31 to April 15, depending on the institution. For more information, including how to apply, visit http://www.craftcreativitydesign.org/grants/windgate-museum/

Paid Gig: Grassroots Sports has a concept for a new toy/training tool for toddlers and T-Ballers called “The Fly Ball.” To assist in branding the ball we need to make the right fly!
He needs to be cute, cool and athletic with a jersey and wrist bands and eye black and swagger. Please submit you unique artwork of a cartoon fly to be THE Fly for “The Fly Ball” To Grassroots Sports’ President Mark Bryson at mbryson@hotmail.com or call 215-909-0711 with any questions.

Summer Intensive Workshops:
Drawing the City: Paris, July 8–August 3, 2013, instructors: Allison Katz & Derek Boshier
Drawing the City is an immersive four-week studio- and research-based program for intermediate to advanced artists. Artists will explore Paris and develop both their conceptual and technical approaches to drawing through faculty-led drawing sessions from observation, held at sites all over the city, including iconic settings such as Montmartre, Ile St Louis, Luxembourg gardens, and Pere Lachaise cemetery, as well as lesser-known hidden gems such as “boutique” museums. and historic ateliers. Certain themes that will be explored are contemporary plein–air practices, fieldwork notebooks, collage without photography, and drawing as source material (for other drawings, paintings or sculpture.) Details at http://arts.columbia.edu/drawing-cityparis
Advanced Painting Intensive: New York, May 28–July 5, 2013, instructor: Gregory Amenoff
The Advanced Painting Intensive mentors a group of up to twelve students through individual and group critique, technical tutorials, exposure to the New York gallery and museum worlds, and lectures and critics by nationally known visiting artists. The six-week, six-credit workshop is based on the elements and structure of Columbia’s MFA degree program and is tailored to those who are interested in challenging and advancing their work in an immersive and nurturing environment. Additionally, the workshop is geared to those who desire to develop both a strong visual portfolio and a written package appropriate for applications to MFA programs. Details at http://arts.columbia.edu/advanced-painting-intensivenyc

Thinking about a career in health services? Attend the Pre-Health Resource Fair – Friday, March 22, 2- 4 pm, SAC Room 217
Temple Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Podiatry along with numerous volunteering and service resources, grad school options, Caribbean schools, University resources, and more!

The Fox School is granting 5% tuition scholarships to undergraduate alumni who are admitted to a Fox graduate program. The Alumni Rewards Program applies to all Temple graduates admitted into a Fox MBA or specialized masters program and includes a 5 percent tuition scholarship and a waived application fee. Students will also be able to qualify for merit scholarships and/or additional financial aid. For details, see http://www.fox.temple.edu/posts/category/press_and_media/news_and_releases/

American Film Institute Conservatory Master of Fine Arts Presentation – Tuesday, March 19, 2:00 pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 3. Learn about Graduate Programs in Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting

Philadelphia Startup Weekend (PHLSW) will be hosting it’s fifth event on April 26-28, 2013! Startup Weekend is an intense and invigorating creative event where designers, entrepreneurs, and developers work together to build and launch a startup in 54 hours. Sound crazy? It is! In the best possible way. And as an extra incentive, use the code ‘designersrock’ when you check out and receive $45 off the early bird registration price. More information at http://philly.startupweekend.org/

Residency Opportunity, deadline March 21: Ars Virtua is soliciting proposals for its Orwell Artist-in-Residence program (AVAIR) in Minecraft. They’re seeking artists, coders, poets, and engineers to spend six weeks in the virtual environment / game space of Minecraft, in order to explore how the game environment and terrestrial world mesh with contemporary art. No previous experience in virtual environments or Minecraft is required, but you should probably have at least a basic knowledge of it; according to their site, “Minecraft is a sandbox where creativity and ludology intersect in a highly social space rich with possibilities due to relative openness of the code and hosting options.” Intense. Established and emerging artists are invited, and the residency culminates in an exhibition and opening in Minecraft and documentation in Minecraft and on the web. They even indicate the possibility of making a downloadable “world” based on the exhibition available. Residents receive a $400 stipend, training and mentorship as necessary. Details at http://arsvirtua.com/residence.php

Residency/Exhibit Opportunity, deadline April 1: I-Park is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its fourth international, multi-disciplinary Environmental Art Biennale on September 20, 2013. This event will be preceded by an approximately 3-week residency that begins on September 4, 2013. This residency session will be devoted exclusively to the artists who will be creating pieces for the exhibition. In the interest of offering greater scheduling flexibility, a limited number of invited artists will be given the option of joining the July or the August General Residency Program session instead of the September session – so they will develop and/or install their pieces early. Those requesting scheduling in the July or August sessions will need to convince the selection panel that their works will be durable enough to present well at the September exhibition. $2,000 stipend, travel reimbursement, meals and lodging provided. For details see http://www.i-park.org/special-programs/2013-environmental-art-residency-program

Call for artists, deadline March 31: American Photography Awards. The American Photography Awards are an international open call for photography possessing uncommon vision. This opportunity is open to photographers of all backgrounds who capture images that make the unknowable known. Our goal is to celebrate the most iconic photos taken by new and emerging talent, as well as professionals, from around the world and award their photographic insights. For details, see http://americanphotoawards.com/

Call for artists, deadline extended to April 10: Left to Your One Device: The “Tool at Hand” Challenge. Have you visited our new exhibition “The Tool at Hand,” and wondered how you would respond to the challenge to create something using only one tool? Do you think that an assignment or a limitation can unleash unexpected creativity? Moments of genius, even? Now’s your chance: enter our “Left to Your One Device” contest and find out! This contest is inspired by our current exhibition, The Tool at Hand, in which 16 artists were invited to craft a work of art using only one tool. The concept of the exhibition asks us to consider what’s really necessary in the process of making something, how much technology we need or don’t need, whether ancient technologies are sometimes best, and how limitation can actually unleash creativity. The winners and runners-up will be chosen by a group of prominent guest jurors. Prizes will be awarded and the winning videos will be featured on our website. For details see http://www.philartalliance.org/onedevice/. The Tool at Hand is on view Feb. 1st – April 28th.

Call for artists, deadline March 31: Spring 2013 International Women’s Call for Entry. Professional Women Photographers invites women photographers working in all mediums, processes, styles, and schools of thought to our Spring 2013 Call for Entry. JULIE SAUL, owner and director of the Julie Saul Gallery in Manhattan will award $5,000 in cash, plus an article in IMPRINTS Magazine, and valuable prizes from Datacolor, global leader in color calibration technology. Selected images will appear in a one-year online exhibition on the PWP website. Winners will be selected in each of the following four categories: People, Places, Fine Art, Digital Imagination (Composites, Abstracts, etc.). For details see http://pwponline.org/calls/individual.php?which=2013-01-22-1

Call for artists, deadline April 15: Radius 250, a major art show featuring artists working within a 250-mile radius of Richmond, VA. Why that area? Because it takes in some of the Mid-Atlantic and some of the Southeast, and juror N. Elizabeth Schlatter knows there are a lot of good artists out there, and she wants to find out who you are. Fine artists working in two or three dimensions, or in digital and video mediums. The only limitation is that they must work (create) within a 250-mile radius of Richmond. This includes Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Washington DC, Baltimore, and everywhere in between. For details, see: http://www.artspacegallery.org/radius250/index.shtml

Call for artists, deadline May 3: The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA) is now accepting applications the 2013 Members’ Juried Group Exhibition. The DCCA is a non-collecting museum that functions as a kunsthalle for temporary exhibitions. Previously a railroad car factory, the DCCA is sited in the growing Riverfront area adjacent to downtown Wilmington This years Guest Juror is Molly Donovan, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Arts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.. As with all DCCA calls for entry, submission is free for members. To download a prospectus as well as get more information on membership and it’s benefits, please visit our web site at http://www.thedcca.org/artistopportunities. All media accepted.

Deadlines

Tuesday, March 26: Last day to withdraw from classes. Please make sure you talk to your instructors before you withdraw, and it’s also a good idea to make an appointment to discuss withdrawing with your advisor.

Saturday, March 31: Last day to order tickets for Commencement. If you have not either applied to graduate in May or petitioned to walk (for August graduates), contact miss.kari@temple.edu NOW before it’s too late to order tickets!

Out & About

Losang Samten: Kalachakra Mandala (Wheel of Time) – Monday – Friday, March 18-22, 1 – 7 pm daily, Philadelphia Folklore Project, 735 S. 50th Street FREE!
PFP welcomes Losang Samten— and you— back for his fourth annual visit, one of our Folk Arts and Social Change Residencies exploring the relationships between local folk arts practices and social justice struggles. This year’s visit launches a year-long collaboration with the Tibetan Association of Philadelphia to document how the group uses Tibetan arts and culture in their protest against Chinese occupation of Tibet. As a teacher of meditation and as Spiritual Director of the Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia, Losang Samten practices his art as part of a community of Buddhists. Born in 1953 in Chungpa, near Lhasa, in Central Tibet, Losang escaped in 1959 to Nepal, along with his father, mother, and sister. He later settled in Dharamsala, India, where he studied at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, and, later, at Namgyal Monastery. At the monastery, he earned a Master’s Degree in Philosophy and Debate and became a scholar of Sutra and Tantra. He first studied sand mandala making while a monk at the Monastery in 1975. At the Dalai Lama’s request, he began to create mandalas in public settings, aiming to share Tibetan Buddhist practice more widely as a way of communicating the experience of Tibetans— both their historical situation and ongoing struggle and the learnings and practices that share peace, loving kindness and joy. (He has done this creatively in many contexts, including in the movie Kundun!) For his work, Losang has received many honors, including the nation’s highest award in the folk and traditional arts (the Heritage Award of the National Endowment for the Arts) and a Pew Fellowship in the Arts. His lovely book, Ancient Teachings in Modern Times: Buddhism in the 21st Century (2011) will be available at PFP during his visit.
Sand mandalas: A mandala is an intricate diagram of the universe or cosmos, in sacred terms. Tibetan mandalas have been popular since around the 12th century, and the small-scale painted ones were especially loved for individual meditation. Over the centuries, Tibetan monks created different mandalas with complex iconography, each with a different purpose, such as for healing, or to emphasize compassion, and so on. Sand mandalas, which cannot be moved, create a temporary sacred space. They give artists the chance to make their understanding of the cosmos visible to others for a specific purpose before they are dismantled in keeping with the Buddhist principle of impermanence. Even though these mandalas create sacred space, and even though they are often done by a small group of monks as part of a religious ceremony, they can be created outside of a temple setting. Since the act of creating it makes that place sacred, anywhere the artist has been invited or feels comfortable to make one is the proper place. Losang explains that “First and foremost these mandalas are a form of communication through art. They tell stories that have meaning for Tibetans and other Buddhists, and for humanity in general. The witnessing of patience in the creative process helps observers find patience and perseverance within themselves. They also see how each tiny piece matters in the interconnectedness of life. These are important lessons for the next generation, whether Tibetan or not.”
About this year’s mandala: The Kalachakra Mandala is sometimes referred to as “The Wheel of Time” and known as one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most complex works of sacred art. This virtual floor plan for a multi-leveled palace houses five separate yet interrelated mandalas. Each has its own purpose: purifying body, speech, mind, and then consciousness, and culminating in the ultimate tier of Great Bliss. Within the center of this palace resides the deity Kalachakra and his consort, Vishvamata. This sacred union and its representations are seen everywhere throughout this particular mandala as repeated affirmations of wholeness and completion. Sun and moon, feminine and masculine, as well as pristine awareness with transcendental knowledge, all have fully merged. Also residing in this palace are 722 manifestations of the Kalachakra deity. These serve to bless the 722 chakras and channels of the initiate and viewer. The journey of the practitioner through this visual scripture is said to trace the progression toward the state of Awakening and Inner Peace. Surrounding the palace and its grounds are the protective forces of the five Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Space. The outermost circle of the mandala represents the holding environment for all that takes place within its embrace. Compassion and Wisdom have united and loving-kindness prevails in this cosmic setting. (Excerpted, with permission, from www.losangsamten.com. Visit this website for more information.) About the week: PFP is open for five days (March 18 – 22) from 1 PM – 7 PM. You can witness Losang Samten at work, or try your hand at making the mandala, using the chakpo through which the sand flows. Losang also shares Tibetan traditions, including stories and songs, that relate to the mandala.
Special events are also scheduled:
March 20, 6 PM – 7 PM: The Lhakar Project: Tibetans throughout the diaspora use folklore to protest China’s occupation of Tibet: on Wednesdays, they wear regional clothes, eat Tibetan foods, tell local stories, and speak Tibetan. Learn about use of folk arts for social change at a community presentation about Lhakar practice in Philadelphia.
March 22: 6 PM. Dismantling Ceremony. In keeping with Buddhist understanding of the impermanence of all things, after the mandala is completed, it is ritually dismantled. Losang leads this ceremony, beginning at PFP, where attendees help brush the sand into the center of the mandala. Then, we carpool to the Schuylkill Banks (parking at Chestnut Street) where we return the sand to the river. All are welcome to attend.

Contagious: Why Things Catch On – Monday, March 18, 6 pm, University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St – University Sq FREE!
Wharton Professor Jonah Berger explores and attempts to distinguish the factors behind why some things catch on and others do not. He’ll share his six basic principles for creating a “contagious” item and offer techniques for leveraging concepts and information that people will be compelled to share.

Ben Yagoda: How To Not Write Bad: The Most Common Writing Problems and the Best Ways to Avoid Them – Monday, March 18, 7:30 pm, Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
University of Delaware journalism professor Ben Yagoda has written about language and writing for such publications as the New York Times Book Review, Rolling Stone, and Esquire. His books include Memoir: A History; When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It; and The Sound on the Page, “a stylish exploration of developing a distinctive voice and writing style” (Chicago Tribune). He contributes to blogs about language and writing for The Chronicle of Higher Education and the New York Times, and he writes a personal blog about British words and expressions that have been adopted in American English. His new book offers writing advice on subjects ranging from diction and grammar to cadence and tone.

An Evening with Lawrence Lessig: The Constitution and the Corrosive Influence of Money in Politics – Tuesday, March 19, 7 pm, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street FREE!
The University of Pennsylvania, Democracy Café, and the National Constitution Center present a timely, compelling conversation about campaign finance reform featuring Lawrence Lessig, director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics and professor of law at Harvard Law School. The program will be moderated by author Christopher Phillips, senior writing fellow at the Critical Writing Program of the University of Pennsylvania and executive director of the nonprofit organization Democracy Café. To register, call 215.409.6767 or email membership@constitutioncenter.org.

Laurie Rubin: Do You Dream in Color?: Insights From a Girl Without Sight – Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 pm, Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Blind since birth, mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin has been praised for her “compelling artistry” and “communicative power” (New York Times), and her “especially acute intuition about the power and subtleties of sound” (Los Angeles Times). In her memoir Do You Dream in Color?, Rubin shows how her resolve to continually redefine expectations has enabled her to achieve international success, live independently, ski, design jewelry, and fulfill her ambition to sing on stages around the world. She is co-founder and co-artistic director of Musique a la Mode Chamber Music Ensemble, which has a concert series in Manhattan’s East Village, and Ohana Arts, a performing arts festival and school in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Main Campus Program Board Les Miserables Event – Wednesday March 20th, 11 am – 2pm, Student Center Atrium FREE!
Come to the Student Center as MCPB promotes its newest movie Les Miserables. There will music, be a french themed photo booth and an ‘ Airbrush Your Own Beret’ station.

Art at Lunch: Renée P. Foulks: Artist/Educator – Wednesday, March 20, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Faculty member at PAFA for over twenty years, artist Renée P. Foulks has an extensive exhibition record and deep understanding as an educator. In this talk, she’ll show examples of her work and speak about her journey in education, developing a studio discipline and her experiences exhibiting her paintings and drawings.

An Afternoon with Comedian Demetri Martin – Monday, March 20, 3 pm, University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St – University Sq FREE!
Bestselling author and comedian Demetri Martin will be discussing and signing copies of his latest book, “Point Your Face at This: Drawings. Martin’s debut book, “This is a Book,” is a New York Times bestseller.

Temple University Dance Department presents Common Threads: Rennie Harris Puremovement – Wednesday, March 20, 4 pm, Common Threads Parking Lot, Broad & Spring Garden FREE!
In partnership with the City of Philadelphia, Mural Arts Program and EB Realty Management Corporation, Inc. (Rain date: March 22, 4pm).

At The Helm: Robin Hessman – Wednesday, March 20, 5 pm, Connelly Auditorium at University of the Arts, 211 South Broad Street FREE!
The University of the Arts School of Film presents “At the Helm: Women Filmmakers,” a visiting artist program with special support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The new program continues with a master class, film screening and Q&A session by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Robin Hessman.

Urban Itineraries and Peripheral Spaces – Swati Chattopadhyay – Wednesday, 5 pm, Penn Humanities Forum at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), 3260 South Street FREE!
Architectural historian Swati Chattopadhyay invites us to rethink how we see and write about cities. Rather than assuming a geography of centers, suburbs, and exurbs, her work explores the many small, scattered, and generally neglected spaces—those that make up the fabric of our cities yet remain at the farthest edges of awareness and understanding. Taking the ex-colonial city in India as her locale, she discusses the exceptional moments when these unseen spaces become apparent. Swati Chattopadhyay is Professor and Chair of History of Art and Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Specializing in modern architecture and urbanism, as well as the cultural landscape of British colonialism, Chattopadhyay is interested in the ties between colonialism and modernism, as well as the spatial aspects of race, gender, and ethnicity in modern cities which are capable of enriching post-colonial and critical theory. Free tickets are required: http://www.phf.upenn.edu/

Main Campus Program Board’s Les Miserables Themed Cafe Jam – Wednesday, March 20, 6-8pm, Johnson & Hardwick FREE!
Use a Meal Swipe for dinner at Johnson and Hardwick on Wednesday and enjoy a night of food, music, games, and free giveaways as we promote Main Campus Program Board and Les Miserables! Don’t miss your chance on WINNING a pair of Six Flags tickets as well which include FREE transportation and a food voucher for April 13th.

Opening Program: Excursus IV: Primary Information – Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 pm,ICA – Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
Leading up to ICA’s 50th anniversary in Fall 2013, Primary Information has been invited to delve into our archive and reflect on its contemporary potential. Through an engagement with ICA’s own critical history of publishing, Primary Information’s project will unfold over the coming weeks with a series of events in the installation and interventions on the Excursus website. Join us for an opening program featuring performances by experimental musicians Alan Licht and C. Spencer Yeh.

Professor Kathy Peiss: The Zoot Suit in American Culture – Wednesday, March 20, 7 pm, Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Before there were hippies and hip-hop, there was the zoot suit, embraced by African American, Latino, working-class youth, and “swing kids” in the 1940s. The style sparked public controversy, however, when it appeared to trigger violence in wartime Los Angeles, an event quickly termed the ‘zoot suit riot.’ Why did this extreme urban look emerge, and why was it both compelling and scandalous? In this lecture, Kathy Peiss explores the zoot suit’s history and meaning for the rise of American youth culture and the politics of style. Kathy Peiss is the Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches modern U.S. cultural history and the history of gender and sexuality. Her publications include Cheap Amusements: Working Women and Leisure in Turn-of-the-Century New York (1986), Hope in a Jar: The Making of America’s Beauty Culture (1998), and Zoot Suit: The Enigmatic Career of an Extreme Style (2011). Free Tickets are required: http://kathypeisszootsuit.eventbrite.com/

Tacita Dean, Celluloid, and the Soul of the Film: analog and its other – Wednesday, March 20, 7 pm, Commons Great Room, Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside FREE!
Arcadia University Art Gallery is pleased to present a lecture entitled “Tacita Dean, Celluloid, and the Soul of the Film: analog and its other”, a lecture by Dr. Shekhar Deshpande, Professor of Media and Communication (Arcadia University). This talk is the second in a series of four presented by faculty and guest lecturers on JG, a film project by internationally acclaimed British born, Berlin-based artist Tacita Dean. The reception, lecture, and screenings of Dean’s film are free and open to the public.

Jazz@TheUnderground – Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 pm, Howard Gittis Student Center FREE!
Monthly jazz series presenting students, faculty and guest artists. Sponsored in part by the Temple University General Activities Fund.

The Reel presents Les Miserables – Thursday March 21 – Sunday, March 24, 4pm, 7pm, and 10pm, The Reel, Student Center South
The film will show at Thursday through Sunday $2 with TU ID $4 without. If you come to the movie with your airbrushed beret you can receive a voucher for a FREE Medium popcorn at The Reel the night you see Les Miserables!

No Bicycle Parking: Photography by Raphael Xavier – opening Thursday, March 21, 5 – 8 pm, Painted Bride Art Center 230 Vine Street FREE!
Raphael Xavier will show images from his documentary project, “No Bicycle Parking.” Photographed over a ten year period, Xavier’s photos of more than 400 abandoned and stripped bikes create a silent tableau of loss and mourning from cities around the world. The artist will be at the gallery collecting personal stories from owners of lost or stripped bikes for his upcoming book.

PennDesign Fine Arts Lecture Series: Mary Reid Kelley – Thursday, March 21, 6:30 pm, ICA – Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
Mary Reid Kelley was born in South Carolina in 1979. She studied Art and Women’s Studies at St. Olaf College and received her MFA in Painting from Yale University in 2009. She has had solo shows in New York, Los Angeles, and London. The videos she makes in collaboration with her husband, new media artist Patrick Kelley, have been reviewed in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Artforum, Flash Art, Frieze, and Art in America. An interest in language, literature and history informs their work, which combines video, poetry, animation, performance, and painting. The making of their project The Syphilis of Sisyphus (2011) was documented in Season Six of Art21, episode “History.”

Porch Light Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion – Thursday, March 21, 6:30 pm, Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia @ Drexel University, New College Building, Geary Auditorium, 245 N. 15th Street FREE!
Featuring the inaugural film screening of the Porch Light Documentary by Academy Award winning filmmaker Nigel Noble and a Policy Panel Discussion about the role of public art within a public health approach to behavioral health and wellness. Panelists include Dr. Jacob Tebes, Director of Prevention and Community Research and Director of the Consultation Center from Yale University, Dr. Arthur Evans, Commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, and Jane Golden, Executive Director of the Mural Arts Program. Light refreshments will be served.

Reading and Book Signing Saul Steinberg: A Biography by Deirdre Bair - Thursday, March 21, 7 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
Award winning author Deirdre Bair will read from her most recent work, Saul Steinberg: A Biography published by Random House. Actor Christopher Coucill and Actress Nancy Boykin will perform a dramatic reading of a selection of Steinberg’s letters on loan from the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC. At the reception following the performance, Deirdre Bair will be available to sign copies of her book. She is the author of many noted biographies, her subjects have included Samuel Beckett, C.G. Jung, and Anais Nin. Special thanks to the generous support of Random House, Inc. And to the Maurice English Poetry Award through Helen W. Drutt English.

Green Roof Tour – Friday, March 22, 12:30 pm, Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore FREE!
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three different roofs we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are required to access each roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025.

Joyce Robins: Ceramic Painting/Painted Ceramics – Reception: Friday, March 22, 5 -7:30 pm, Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, 320 South Broad Street FREE!
Joyce Robins’ hybrid, anti-classic, ceramic abstractions are pictorial slates on which glaze (often acting as a resist), relief sculpture, and painting collide on the surface. She has had over 22 one-person exhibits and has shown in New York, London, Chicago, Detroit, Dublin and Vallauris, France. This is her first one-person exhibition Philadelphia.

Urban Pop: Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition - Friday, March 22, Artist Talk: 5:30 pm & Reception: 6:30-8:30 pm, Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Road, Haverford FREE!
This is the Art Center’s ninth annual exhibition celebrating the spirit of Teaching Artist and friend Betsy Meyer, who inspired those around her to experiment and push personal and artistic boundaries. Join Amie Potsic, Curator of the exhibition and Executive Director of the Art Center, along with artists DISTORT, Leslie Friedman, and Jay Walker, for an informal discussion about the exhibition. Free and open to the public.

White Boys – opening Friday, March 22, Gallery Talk 4:30, Reception 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue FREE!
Curated by Hank Willis Thomas and Natasha L. Logan, White Boys charts the ways artists are aestheticizing white, male identity in the United States today. Privilege, invisibility, fear, anxiety, purity, emptiness, cowardice–whiteness and masculinity conjure an array of competing associations, emotions and imagery. Taken together, they present a perspective paradoxically ever-present and ever-absent: white is both the sum of all colors and no color at all. But how have whiteness and masculinity ‘evolved’ as relational constructs vis-a-vis blackness, femininity, and sexuality, modes of otherness that have often been scrutinized and alienated? Where are these terms’ entrenchments, and where do they become more pliant? Through photography, video, painting, printmaking and sculpture, the ‘white’ and ‘non-white’ artists of White Boys variously imagine male whiteness within this broader network of racial and sexual tropes and identities, marking seeming commonalities and more subtle gradations. White Boys is made possible with the support of the John B. Hurford ’60 Center for the Arts and Humanities and the Mellon Tri-College Creative Residencies Program.

Teena Geist in “The Stairwell Symphony” – Friday, March 22, 8 pm, little berlin, 2430 Coral St. (at Boston St.) FREE!
Come spend an evening with Ms. Teena Geist, a wild young thing with a history of violence and a key to her mom’s medicine cabinet. Come journey through the fog of adolescence with Teena as she attempts to find her true self and silence all the haters. Through various techniques including performance art, improvised vocal mantra, guided meditation, herbal remedies, and live action painting, our heroine will strive valiantly to achieve perfect integration and viral internet fame.

Re-Appropriating “Feminine” Materials and Techniques – Saturday, March 23, 10:30 am, PAFA – Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St. FREE*
The last of a four-part lecture series explores the remarkable ways women artists have experimented with new uses of traditional materials and techniques and how, in the process, they have made tremendously important contributions to ongoing discussions about politics, gender, nationality, the concept of beauty, and the very definition of Fine Art. *Free after museum admission, which is free for Temple students with Owlcard.

Sustainable Seas: Vision and Reality by Dr. Sylvia Earle – Annual Westbrook Lecture – Saturday, March 23, noon, Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W. Montgomery Ave. FREE!
Once thought to be “too big to fail,” the ocean is now in trouble. Ocean and coastal ecosystems account for some two-thirds of the world’s capital, including half the oxygen we breathe, carbon sinks for climate regulation, storm protection, and food. Dr. Sylvia Earle, dubbed “Her Deepness” by the New York Times, will look at the past, present and future of the ocean. Join us to discuss ways to reverse the decline of our seas, the cornerstone of earth’s life support system, and the actions needed to ensure their future, and ours.

Master Class with Ronald K. Brown – Saturday, March 23, noon, Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble at Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St. FREE!
Dancers and dance students of all levels are invited to join Kulu Mele for an exhilarating master class with acclaimed choreographer Ronald K. Brown. Experience Ron’s distinctive technique that weaves African, Afro-Cuban, modern and urban dance into an exciting tapestry of movement. Admission is FREE, but space is LIMITED and reservations are REQUIRED. RSVP by March 20 to dance@kulumele.org

For Monday, March 11, 2013

Have a great Spring Break, everyone!

Watch www.facebook.com/TylerActivities for latebreaking news.
Visit tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com for resources for students at Tyler.

First the boring (but REALLY important!) safety stuff:

All students not leaving for Spring Break, please keep these safety precautions in mind:

Be alert and aware as you travel through the community.
Immediately report any suspicious activity to the police. If off campus, call the City of Philadelphia Police immediately by dialing 911. If on campus, call Temple Police by dialing 1-1234 from a campus phone or 215-204-1234 from a non-campus phone.

If you return home and notice signs that your property has been entered, immediately go to a safe location and contact the police.

Please note: TUrDoor and the Owl Loop will not run during Spring Break.

Key services will run abbreviated hours during Spring Break. Please access the following websites for hours of operation:

Library: http://library.temple.edu/about/hours?location=17
TECH Center: http://www.temple.edu/cs/techcenter/techcenter_hours.pdf
Campus Recreation: http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/campusrec/programs/informalrec/images/Spring_Break_Schedule_2013.jpg

Opportunities

Big East Career Fair: Temple is participating in the BIG EAST Career Fair at Madison Square Garden on Friday, March 15, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students and alumni with any major or degree from any of the 16 Big East Conference schools are eligible to participate with employers from diverse industries. Students and alumni can view a list of registered employers and pre-register for the event www.bigeastjobfair.org. The event is FREE for students and alumni. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are accepted the day of the event. Remember that both Bolt and MegaBus travel to the neighborhood surrounding Madison Square Garden, and Amtrak’s Penn Station is directly under the Garden.

Career Center Job & Internship opportunities:
-BackPack Gallery: Exhibiting Artist
-Crons Brand: Campus Director
-Golden3ars: College Marketing Lifestyle Representative
-LIFT-Philadelphia: LIFT-Philadelphia Summer Fellow
-outside the box landscape: Landscape Labor
-Splashlight Studios: Splashlight Internship Program
-The American Association for Affirmative Action: Summer Intern
-The Baldwin School: Web & Visual Assets Intern at The Baldwin School
-The Philadelphia Orchestra Association: Web Marketing Intern
For instructions on how to search for these opportunities, see http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/

Summer Job Opportunity: Apply by March 15. New York State Summer School of the Arts is hiring artistic residential life staff for the season June 25 – July 27 at SUNY Fredonia in Fredonia, NY. Join our professional, caring and creative team of residential life staff at NYSSSA Visual Arts! There are also opportunities available in four other NYSSSA Programs including Media Arts, Ballet, Theatre and Orchestral Studies. For more information about positions available and to get an application, visit: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/employment.html

Scholarship Opportunity: The Betty Ann Shema-Morris Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be a Full time graduating senior in May 2014, enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts (majoring in Spanish), Landscape and Horticulture, the Fox School of Business and Management, or the Tyler School of Art and must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Deadline is May 1. For application see http://goo.gl/flgVT

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity: The purpose of the Neil Kosh Scholarship is to provide tuition assistance for a student to study in the Temple Rome or Temple Japan Programs at Temple University. Priority will be given to junior or senior students who have completed at least 15 credits in Art and Art Education courses and/or Art History courses. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to be eligible. The amount of the scholarship is $2500. Application deadline is April 12, unless you are planning to study abroad in the Fall, and then you need to get your application in by April 1. For more details and application form see http://goo.gl/kHvq9

The application for the Summer Digital Arts Course in Norway this summer is now online! http://smc.temple.edu/fma/la/university-of-bergen-norway-exchange-program/ 5 Awards will be available to undergraduates, subsidized by Temple Center for the Arts and University of Bergen Norway Exchange. Temple University and the University of Bergen will subsidize travel and lodging for students to enroll in a special 4 credit summer course in digital storytelling in Bergen, Norway with Temple professor, Dr. Roderick Coover. The class runs August 6-15. This is a project-based seminar, with teams of students working together to develop multimedia projects involving different modalities—writing, digital filmmaking, and design— and in the process learning about the history and context of creative practices in digital environments. Students and faculty involved will be coming from digital culture, literature, film, and design. The program will include students and faculty from Temple University, the University of Bergen, the University of West Virginia and the University of Minnesota. Students will follow the seminar with a final project. Deadline for application is 5pm March 21.

Free Teaching Artist Workshop: Why do they do that? Understanding Adolescent Development - Tuesday, April 2, 9:30-11:30 am Leeway Foundation, 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 832
If you were to conjure up an image of today’s teen in your mind’s eye, it may feel like they are holding one hand facing out to stop us from getting too close, while with the other hand, they are beckoning us to get more connected. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the developmental (moral, social, cognitive, emotional, physical) needs of teens and young adults so that we can best create challenging and engaging learning experiences that support their creativity, curiosity and artistic abilities. Seating is limited, so register soon. To register, visit http://bartol.org/teaching-artist-programs/workshops/.

Workshop: Press for Artists – Thursday, March 21, 6:30 pm at The Gershman Hall, Chapel 401 South Broad $12
Between an ever-changing, crowded media space and the busy lives of artists, it’s often hard to make your marketing and PR efforts count. Join our expert panel to learn about best practices and tips on how to stand out, pitch and develop relationships with reporters, and how to get creative when marketing yourself and your work. Select panelists will offer open office hours at the Corzo Center to offer additional assistance and support to attendees. Moderator: Michelle Freeman, Publisher, Flying Kite Media. Panelists: Emily Guendelsberger, Arts Editor, Philadelphia City Paper; Bonnie MacAllister, Arts & Culture Freelance Writer; Multimedia Artist; Rakia Reynolds, CEO, Skai Blue Media. To register Genevieve@cfeva.org.

Residency Opportunity, deadline May 1: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library has partnered with the New Wilmington Art Association to offer a residency for two contemporary artists. The goal of this project is to expose local and emerging artists to the tremendous resources Winterthur offers, in hopes that they will enhance our own understanding of this unique place. While the residency is not funded, our resident artists receive special guided access to the collection, as well as the opportunity to frequent the garden and library.Artists who are interested in applying for our 2013 residency program are strongly encouraged to attend the events above, and also participate in free tours of the museum and library on April 9 and Saturday, April 13. (NB: Though tours are free, we are requiring advance registration to be sure we have adequate guides on hand.) The enclosed fliers include more information, and also serve as the RFP for the upcoming residency. Would you be willing to post these fliers and share them with students who may be interested? Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have! More information about the residency is available at http://goo.gl/0GvhM

Sales Opportunity: Art Fair/Sale at the Temple Fairgrounds during Alumni Weekend on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00am – 1:00pm. The Art Sale will be in 13th street between Polett and Norris, under a large tent. The Alumni Weekend team will provide a table and chairs for each artist or group, but you will need to bring everything else. This will be FREE to participate, and you will keep 100% of your sales (check out https://squareup.com/ for an inexpensive and easy way to charge credit cards with your smart phone). If you are interested in participating, please fill out the Art Sale Interest Form this week: https://docs.google.com/a/temple.edu/forms/d/1QpZX2qBpy6nOhl7RNZAAZYpmvZSrGbqjwTBHBDqhNrg/viewform

Call for artists, deadline March 15: ”Left to Your One Device” is inspired by the theme of our current exhibition “The Tool at Hand,” for which 16 artists were asked to make something using only one tool. We want to extend this challenge to people in a variety of professions: food, fashion, teaching, art, design, publicity, carpentry, you name it. Our hope is to get people thinking about how some of these themes that stem naturally from craft traditions can be part of a much larger conversation about work and skill. The entry process is simple: make a short video about your creation, explaining what you made and how, and tell us what you learned in the process. We’ll post the winners on our website, and a celebration is planned for April 25th. Prizes include materials and studio time from many wonderful Philly organizations including The Clay Studio, Artists and Craftsmen, The Resource Exchange, West Philly Tool Library, Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, and more to be announced. Our four esteemed jurors are Doug Bucci, Hilary Jay, Caroline Tiger, and Jennifer Zwilling. This page on our site explains it all for you: http://www.philartalliance.org/onedevice/

Call for artists, deadline March 15: Chadron State College Galaxy Series invites artists to apply for an exhibition in our gallery spaces for the 2012-2013 academic year. Open to all persons 18 and over. Reviewing work in all media for four week shows in two gallery spaces within the Memorial Hall Building. We encourage all forms of visual art including new media and installation. For further information and to see past exhibits, see the links below. No fee! Send 6 slides or a CD with high-resolution jpegs or PowerPoint images of work with a brief statement addressing the exhibition concept and SASE to Shellie Johns, Chadron State College, Galaxy Series, 1000 Main St., Chadron, NE 69337.

Call for artists, deadline March 15: CHROMA is an exhibition that investigates the phenomenon of color, which is ingrained in our everyday experiences. It currents through our bodies and surrounds us in our landscapes. Color exists in personal and commercial objects, materials, and light sources. Often used as a metaphor, it can describe our feelings or reflect our personal style. UICA is looking for artists who examine the potency of color and the various ways in how it is perceived whether emotionally, culturally, politically, ecologically or non-verbally. Entry Fee, $35. Visit uica.slideroom.com to complete an application and to post images. We will not accept mail-in applications.

Call for artists, deadline March 20: Eye of the Beholder:The Fine Art of the Found Object. The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to enter its third found art competition. The Eye of the Beholder is held to showcase the works of fine art that have incorporated at least one or more found objects into their presentation. Any two- or three-dimensional work following exhibition guidelines will be considered. The selected works will be exhibited at MFA’s Circle Gallery from May 31 to June 22, 2013. Exhibition chair is Angela Petruncio. Entry form at http://www.mdfedart.com/exhibits/2013_eye_of_beholder_found_objects/EyeOfBeholderFINALWeb2013.pdf

Call for artists, deadline March 22: Ladyfest Philly is a grassroots festival dedicated to showcasing the artistic, organizational, and political work of women, trans, queer, intersex people, and their allies that will take place June 7-9, 2013. The art committee is currently looking for fine art line drawings that speak to the Ladyfest’s mission to combat substantive, cultural, and structural inequalities and foster safe, inclusive spaces to show in a coffee shop during the month of May in order to promote and raise money for the June festival. One or more of the pieces selected will be reproduced as part of a poster series promoting Ladyfest. We are asking for proposals including photos of your work (if possible), a description of your work, and an estimated size of the entry by Friday, March 22. We will let all entrants know if they have been selected shortly after that date, and the deadline for the completed piece will be April 20. The show is a fundraising event, so if your work is selected, we ask that a portion of proceeds from art sold to be donated to Ladyfest. Feel free to email us at Ladyfestartphilly@gmail.com with any questions or if you are interested in joining our committee. Find out more about Ladyfest at http://www.ladyfestphilly.com

Call for artists, deadline March 29 – The BackPack Gallery is looking for artist to participate in an exhibition/performance in Philadelphia. You must be a currently enrolled BFA or MFA students and serious about making FIne Arts your career. Must be outgoing, and willing to talk about your work. Conceptual-based artists only. For details/to apply, visit www.thebpgallery.com.

Call for entries, deadline March 31: UncommonGoods, an online retailer that specializes in handmade, eco- friendly and uniquely designed gifts and accessories, has just launched their Art Contest, a call for entries of 2D digital captures including watercolors, acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, collages, digital art and more. The winner will receive $500, 5% royalties on a limited edition of 100 prints, and national exposure by being presented our catalog circulation of 1.75 Million. After the call for entries, the semifinalist designs chosen by the UncommonGoods buyers will appear on UncommonGoods.com where the online community will vote on their favorite pieces to move on to the final round of judging. The top five voted designs will be judged by UncommonGoods Associate Buyer Katie Gianonne, last year’s Art Contest winner Matthew Amey, and Danielle Krysa, the blogger behind The Jealous Curator. A winner will be chosen in late-April. “Matthew Amey was the winner of our first ever UG Art Contest,” Says Associate Buyer Katie Giannone. “Since bringing his work into our assortment, we have featured his work in each of the 4 catalogs we have published and we have worked with him to develop a collection of works that continue to grow and evolve (we now offer a total of 6 prints in addition to the original winning piece).” Until March 31, 2013 at 11:59 EST, designers and artists are welcome to share their products at http://www.uncommongoods.com/designs/art-contest.

Out & About Mere Equals: The Paradox of Educated Women in the Early Republic – Monday, March 11, 6:00 pm, The McNeil Center for Early American Studies, 3355 Woodland Walk. FREE!
In this lecture and book signing, Lucia McMahon will present her newest book Mere Equals about a generation of young women who enjoyed access to new educational opportunities and made sense of their individual and social identities in an American nation marked by stark political inequality between the sexes. Sponsored jointly by the Library Company and The McNeil Center for Early American Studies (MCEAS), this event will take place at MCEAS, 3355 Woodland Walk. RSVP by visiting librarycompany.org/events

The PA/NJ Sustainability Symposium – Tuesday, March 12, 7:45 AM – 1:30 PM, Temple Performing Arts Center $10 w/Student ID
Please come learn about the latest in sustainability innovation. Details and registration can be found at http://www.dvgbc.org/education/view/pa-nj-sustainability-symposium-2013.

Potluck Art Swap – Tuesday, March 12, 6 – 10 pm, Vox Populi, 319 North 11th st, 3rd Floor FREE!
You’re invited! Who: You. What: A potluck dinner, film screening, and art swap. Where: Vox
When: Tuesday, March 12, 6pm Why: To celebrate the ongoing tradition of cquiring/sharing art, coinciding with our exhibition Collection. How: Give and ye shall receive. Bring tasty treats and art. Beverages will be available for a small donation. Details: All artistic mediums welcome. Swap will be a white elephant event, no wrapping please.

Film Screening: Waste Land – Tuesday, March 12, 7 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
Directed by Lucy Walker | 99 min. | Portuguese and English with English subtitles | 2010. Waste Land follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he embarks on an artistic endeavor with a group of Brazilian “catadores” (trash pickers) in Jardim Gramacho, the world’s largest garbage dump, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. This Academy Award-nominated documentary, filmed over nearly three years, chronicles Muniz’s collaboration with these marginalized individuals to create monumental portraits of them using collected recyclable materials, and in the process reveals both the dignity and despair of these catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Waste Land offers stirring evidence of the transformative power of art over the human spirit.

PAFA Art at Lunch: “Exhibition-ism” - Wednesday, March 13, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Dr. Janet Kaplan of Moore College of Art and Design addresses issues related to exhibitions, exhibition-ism, collecting, spectatorship, and structures of organization and classification of objects put on display. This talk will look at ways in which “exhibitions” may also be made by organizations as projects and initiatives that are engaged in forms of cultural production and circulation distinct from conventional exhibition systems. It will examine the work of artists and curators who have responded to these issues of primary importance to both producers and consumers of culture.

25 Degrees Networking Event – Wednesday, March 13, 6 – 10 pm, Cred OnSite, 325 South St. $5 Suggested Donation.
Join us as CRED Magazine and social entrepreneur, Paul “S.Frosty” Jackson host their first youth networking event–complete with art-making, live performances, music and special guests! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and mingle with other young artists, writers, poets and creatives. Open to ALL AGES, $5 Suggested Donation; Beverages for Artists 21+ and all proceeds support “The META” (www.facebook.com/MetaPhilly). Presented by: SFX (S.Frosty Networx).

Agnès Varda in Conversation with Molly Nesbit – Wednesday, March 13, 6 pm, Meyerson Hall, University of Pennsylvania, 3451 Walnut St. FREE!
Slought is pleased to announce a public conversation with Agnès Varda and Molly Nesbit. The event is jointly organized by the Cinema Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, the Department of Film and Media Arts at Temple University, and Slought Foundation. Selection of films by Varda, including Cleo de 5 a 7 (1962), Les graneurs et la glaneuse (2000), and Les plages de’Agnes (2008) – will be screened at Slought Foundation and at International House through March 2013. Varda will also be presenting as part of Things That Quicken the Heart—, a Chris Marker Symposium, on March 15, 2013.

Total Installation, Public Project – Ilya and Emilia Kabakov in Conversation - Thursday, March 14, 5:30 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. FREE!
Slought Foundation is pleased to announce Total Installation, Public Project: Ilya and Emilia Kabakov in Conversation, a public conversation with artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 5:30-7pm. The event will be introduced and moderated by Matthew Jesse Jackson, and has been organized by Kevin M.F. Platt and Christine Poggi.
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov create large-scale environments, “total installations,” that orchestrate elements of the Everyday within an atmosphere of the Extraordinary. While rooted in their experience of life in the Soviet Union, the Kabakovs’ art strives to reach a plane of transcultural significance, to penetrate to the core of the desires and fears that mold our present world. An ever-changing, ambitious project designed to reintegrate contemporary art into the public imagination, the Kabakovs’ art challenges its viewers to become utopians without any allegiance to any utopia.

Show and Share (Living as Form) – Thursday, March 14, 6 pm. The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
This weekly series of show-and-tell-style events features open, skill-share lessons – led by Philadelphia-based artists, curators, writers, filmmakers and other cultural producers – on a wide range of topics. This week’s featured guests and sharings are: Roberta Fallon & Libby Rosof | Blogging by the Numbers; Becky Hunter | Practicing Mindfulness; Matt Kalasky | The Authentic’s Guide to Internet Dating. About the participants: Roberta Fallon & Libby Rosof, art bloggers, theartblog.org; Becky Hunter, writer, critic and member of VOX POPULI; Matt Kalasky, director of The St. Claire magazine.

Crane Art Center Second Thursday – receptions Thursday, March 14, 6 – 9 pm, Crane Art Center, 1400 N American St. FREE!
Surface as Signifier, curated by: Peg Curtin and Bruce Garrity. Mellifluous, porous, undulating and otherwise, surfaces serve as visual signifiers. Surface as Signifier examines conceptually abstract works that are slick, transparent, thick, thin, and heavily layered. Process, evidence of touch — or lack of touch — contributes to and shapes the content of this work. Collectively, these contrasting vernaculars point to an open sensibility that continues to limn new narratives in abstract painting. Surface as Signifier features: Margery Amdur, Donna Czapiga, Nicole Donnelly, James Erikson, Jim Lee, Anne Seidman, Robert Straight, Leslie Wayne, Douglas Witmer
ahem: Tyler School of Art 2013 MFA Candidate Exhibition. Please join us for ahem, a group exhibition of the Tyler School of Art 2013 MFA Candidates. This juried show, curated by Rebecca Michaels, Christian Tomaszewski, and Adele Nelson, features recent works by thirty artists in Tyler School of Art’s nine MFA programs: Ceramics, Fibers and Material Studies, Glass, Graphic and Interactive Design, Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. ahem showcases the diversity of vision, technique, and style generated by these emerging artists. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalog, which is the culmination of a semester-long effort between graduate students in the art history department and MFA candidates to engage in discussion and exchange critical dialogue. The catalog features essays on each of the exhibiting aritsts, written by sixteen art historians. ahem will be on view at Crane Arts Ice Box from March 6th-16th, 2013.
UN-DRAWN. PPAC is pleased to announce Un-drawn, a group exhibition presenting the work of J Carrier, Richard Mosse, Xaviera Simmons and David Taylor. Un-drawn offers 4 distinct perspectives on displacement and immigration from multiple locations across the globe. Collectively, they address how invisible or contested borders are revealed through images of the landscape, it’s inhabitants and the spaces or monuments in between the two. The images in this exhibition depict exile and migration, conflict and defeat, permeated by the desire to reveal a new understanding of place. Photographs of vividly beautiful land marred by conflict are juxtaposed with an understated narrative about migration and yearning set throughout Israel and the West Bank. Images of US/Mexico border monuments are juxtaposed with a wall-sized grid of over thirty found photographs, appropriated from news sources depicting migrants afloat in the open sea. Un-drawn presents a series of works that are connected through their depiction of displacement and tensions felt, but InLiquid presents Darla Jackson: All’s fair… Darla Jackson is most notably recognized for her animal sculptures and installations that have been seen infiltrating spaces throughout Philadelphia. Her past exhibitions include While you were out… at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Anatomy Now at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, My Dog Speaks at Seraphin Gallery, and On the Rise at the Gallery at Art in City Hall. “All’s fair…in love and war. And at times those two very different things feel like they are one and the same. Words can become both weapons and trophies. They are collected and saved, cataloged like rare specimens… Some people stockpile them to be used again one day, and others just go over them again and again, trying to figure out where things went wrong…” -Darla Jackson
low rumble: Laure-Hélène Caseau, John Emison, Raphael Fenton-Spaid, Alex Ibsen, Jebney Lewis, Tiffany Livingston, Mark Martinez, Kaitlin McDonough, Jonathan Ryan, Theresa Sterner, Misha Wyllie. The MFA 2014 candidates of the Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Department at Tyler School of Art are pleased to present the group exhibition low rumble. The project was organized by the eleven participating artists with exhibition design by Christian Tomaszewski. low rumble is a van full of emerging artists brought together by graduate school. It is a celebration of individual practices with the hope that there will be enough conversation to make the drive home enjoyable. Luckily we have some books on tape: I no longer know that in my apartment there are walls, and that if there weren’t any walls, there would be no apartment. The wall is no longer what delimits and defines the place where I live, that which supports it from the other places where other people live, it is nothing more than a support for the picture. The publication low rumble 2013 will accompany the exhibition. Neither roadmap nor user manual, the book offers a circuitous detour through the exhibition and lasting memento of the project. Copies will be available at the opening and closing receptions and by request.

Alphabet by Lisa Imperiale – opening reception Thursday, March 14, The Random Tea Room 713 N. 4th St. FREE!
Printmaker, Lisa Imperiale, creates an alphabet of creatures, great and small. Printed by hand with layers of color and playful patterns, each of the 26 animals are unique works of art.

Daniel Petraitis: Can I Live To My Last Day - Opening Reception: Thursday, March 14, 6 – 9 pm, Rebekah Templeton Gallery, 173 W. Girard Avenue FREE!
Rebekah Templeton Contemporary Art is pleased to announceCan I Live To My Last Day an exhibition of new work by Daniel Petraitis. For this exhibition, Petraitis will be showing new sculptural and photographic work stemming from the surrounding urban environment. Car windows, microphones and lighters all become markers for the anonymous narratives we encounter daily. Petraitis describes his works as “an iteration of an object taken from my landscape; a lush urban environment saturated in pop culture. Using the processes of manufacturing and fabrication the materials subvert their nature and are transformed through deception.” He crafts his objects in different materials, using slightly exaggerated scales in order to subvert their inherent meanings. A microphone and its stand are cast in plaster and the scale is increased to a point where the microphone becomes useless as an amplifying tool. Instead, it becomes a sad, marker for the emptiness of fame.

Things That Quicken the Heart— Chris Marker: A Symposium – Friday, March 15 5 – 8:30 pm and Saturday, March 16, 10 am – 6 pm Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. FREE!
Organized by the Department of Film and Media Arts at Temple University, the Cinema Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, and Slought Foundation, the symposium will explore the work of the late French filmmaker Chris Marker, who passed away in July 2012 at the age of 91 and is widely acknowledged as one of the most prolific and inventive media artists in the history of cinema. Working continually since the 1940s, Marker directed some of the most important films in the history of world cinema, including La jetée (1962), A Grin without a Cat (1997), Sans Soleil (1982), and multi-media projects Level 5 (1996) and Immemory (1998, 2008). The symposium will feature a variety of speakers in conversation, including Agnes Varda, Raymond Bellour, Bill Horrigan, Sam Di Iorio, Lynne Sachs, Hito Steyerl, Renée Green, Dominique Blüher, Rick Warner, Christa Blümlinger, and Gertrud Koch. It will be accompanied by an exhibition of photographs by Chris Marker documenting political protests and friends who shared Marker’s political leanings (Courtesy of Mari and Peter Shaw). FREE, but tickets are required from http://chrismarker.eventbrite.com/

FLORA + FAUNA – Saturday March 16, 8:30 pm, 161 West, 161 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave. FREE!
Is a pairing of Wendy Wolf’s beautiful floral art creations with music by We Are Fauna. The artist takes her inspiration from leaves that have been altered by weather or nature. She creates a record of a fleeting moment and preserves them through reproduction. Neutralizing nature and decomposition, she creates tenuous lines of visual and physical connection with the natural world in dialogue with the landscapes of human construct. Additional dancers and musical guests will be performing for a the artist’s reception. These include: Archer Spade, www.archerspademusic.com; Lora Allen; Christina Gesualdi; Ashley Lippolis; Julius Masri; Ilse Torlin; and Annie Wilson. Farm Truck, http://www.phillyfarmtruck. com will also be on site!

Abstraction/Phenomenal World Featuring Artists Michael Yoder & Miguel Martinez – Closing Reception Saturday, March 16 6-9pm, James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut Street 4th Floor FREE!
Michael Yoder’s work hinges on the border between abstraction and surreal landscape. This exhibition displays the artist’s most recent work , which is based on statues found in Philadelphia. The transitory, ephemeral sensibility of the digital imagery combines with a more interminable feeling of ink and acrylic on a paper surface to create a stimulating juxtaposition. The layers of flickering brushwork and bold pigments create the illusion that both color and image are floating across the surface of the artwork. Michael Yoder received his MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 2002 , and has since gone on to display work in cities such as Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Toronto. He has also taught at Rhode Island School of Design, Moore College of Art and Design, and now holds a position at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. His work has recently been published in New American Paintings, a collection of juried exhibitions in print.Miguel Martinez creates bold, large scale oil paintings that overflow with color and abstracted design. Geometric shapes overlap organic, nonrepresentational forms, the combination of which creates an imaginative, dream-like world. His paintings are evocative of surreal interior spaces that can only be created by the active mind. Miguel’s first creative practice was the study of classical music and flamenco dance. When he began painting as a young man, he was primarily influenced by intricate Spanish ceramics ,as well as the wool used by his mother’s family in their needlework. The artist’s travels to Valencia, Spain, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and New York’s Adirondack forest and the artisanal experiences connected to these locations had been especially inspiring.Both artists exhibited in the same collective show, AIM 24 ,at the Bronx Museum in 2004. Through a series of coincidences, the artists never met, but are now brought together in a more intimate exhibition at the James Oliver Gallery.

For Monday, March 4, 2013

Lectures & Artist Talks

The Business of Being an Artist: Creating an Awesome Digital Portfolio – Monday, March 4, 6:30 pm, Room B-04
Neal Jordan, from Utrecht, will actually set up a photo booth and photograph smaller works for students, so you can bring in a smaller piece to be photographed for free! He will talk about photo techniques. Joshua Hopkins will talk about organizing your digital files and presentation. As always, free pizza will be served while supplies last.

Peace in the City: A Non-Violence & Suicide Prevention Theatre and Music Fest – Tuesday, March 5, 6:30, Temple Performing Arts Center
Her Campus Temple has partnered with iChoose2live, an organization’s whose mission is to inspire young adults through art, education and community outreach, to create the event Peace in the City: A Non-Violence & Suicide Prevention Theatre and Music Fest. The event will feature the play, When the Smoke Cleared and performances by various artists. When the Smoke Cleared is a play that discusses the issue of suicide, how it affects family, friends and loved ones and how it can be prevented.

Temple Book Club Reads Julie Otsuka’s Buddha in the Attic – Wednesday, March 6, Noon, Paley Library Lecture Hall, 1210 Polett Walk
Join Temple Book Club to discuss this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection, The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. This PEN/Faulkner Award Winner and National Book Award finalist tells the tragic story of the Japanese “picture brides” who travelled from Japan to San Francisco in the 1900s. Now in its 11th year, the One Book, One Philadelphia initiative promotes reading, literacy and libraries, encouraging the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through a single book.

African American Studies Speaker Series: Alvin B. Tillery “Presidential Leadership in Black in White: How Black Media Evaluates the U.S. Presidency, 1900-2012” – Wednesday, March 6, noon, Women’s Studies Lounge, Anderson Hall Room 821
Alvin B. Tillery is Associate Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University. His primary areas of interest are American Political Development, Identity Politics, and the history of American Political Thought. He is the author of Between Motherland and Homeland: Africa, U.S. Foreign policy, and Black Leadership in America (Cornell University Press, 2011) and is Editor of the Routledge Series on Identity Politics.

Film Studies Visiting Artist Series: Tim Portlock – Wednesday, March 6, 5:45pm, Anderson Room 3
Tim Portlockʼs current work is created using 3D gaming technology to investigate the social and economic impact of Americaʼs rapid de-industrialization, such as foreclosures in Philadelphia or arrested building constructions in Las Vegas. He is a 2011 Pew Fellow and a professor of film and media studies at Hunter College and exhibits widely.

Critical Dialogues: Christian Rattemeyer in conversation with Philip Glahn – Wednesday, March 6, 6 pm, Room B-04
Christian Rattemeyer is the Harvey S. Shipley Miller Associate Curator in the Department of Drawings at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. At MoMA, Rattemeyer recently curated the exhibitions Alighiero Boetti: Game Plan (2012), Projects 95; Runa Islam (2011), and Compass in Hand. Selections from the Judith Rothschild Foundation Contemporary Drawings Collection (2009), among others. From 2003 to 2007 Rattemeyer was the curator at Artists Space in New York. His most recent book is Exhibiting the New Art: ‘Op Losse Schroeven’ and ‘When Attitude Becomes Form 1969′ (London: Afterall Publishers 2010). Rattemeyer has taught at several art schools and universities, including the MFA Program and the Center for Curatorial Studies, both at Bard College.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Daniel Arsham – Thursday, March 7, 11:15 am, Arch 104
Connecting the lines between art, architecture, dance, and theater, Daniel Arsham mines everyday experience for opportunities to confuse and confound our expectations of space and form. This program is made possible through the use of General Activity Fees.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Richard Weisgrau – Thursday March 7, 1 pm, Photo classroom
Richard Weisgrau’s career in professional photography spans decades. During that period he went from being a freelance editorial photographer to shooting primarily for corporate and institutional clients. For fifteen of those years he was an owner of one of Philadelphia’s largest photography studios. In 1988 he became the executive director of ASMP, American Society of Media Photographers, a position he held for fifteen years. In 2003 he returned to his roots as a photographer and began writing as well. He has written four photography trade books and numerous articles for specialty magazines and websites. Retiring from professional work in late 2012, he now considers himself to be a documentary photographer, believing that good documentary photography makes people open their eyes and their minds with images that hold a viewer’s attention for more than a few seconds. His website is www.drawn withlight.com.

SMC Spring Speakers: ‘Comix, Cartoons and the Uncensored Artistic Mind: The Editorial Cartoon and Political Satire in America’ – Thursday, March 7, 2 pm, Annenberg Hall Room 3
This presentation examines how graphic commentary and weaponized jokes from cartoonists, satirists and fine artists from the early 20th century to the present have been communicated in American media. The work presented will be chosen for its unique ability to demonstrate the profound effect of political art, humor and critical thinking on a society so often perplexed by the democratic viability of artistic free expression. Dwayne Booth has been a freelance writer and cartoonist for 22 years, publishing under both his real name and the pen name of Mr. Fish with many of the nation’s most reputable and prestigious magazines, journals and newspapers. In addition to his weekly cartoon for Harper’s and daily contributions to Truthdig, he has also contributed to the Los Angeles Times, The Village Voice, LA Weekly, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, The Nation, Vanity Fair, Mother Jones, The Advocate, Z Magazine, Slate.com, MSNBC.com and others. In May 2008, he was presented with a first place award by the Los Angeles Press Club for editorial cartooning. In 2010 and 2011, he was awarded the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Editorial Cartooning from the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2012, he was awarded the Grambs Aronson Award for Cartooning with a Conscience. Currently he is working on a multimedia, e-book version of his USC Annenberg School of Communication exhibit, “Drawing Conclusions: The Editorial Cartoon.”

Annual Women’s History Program at the Blockson Collection: Women Activists in Philadelphia: From Civil Rights to Black Power – March 7, 3:00 pm, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, Sullivan Hall, 1330 Polett Walk
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection’s annual program honoring women who have changed history. This year’s presenters and honorees include veterans of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, all of whom reside in Philadelphia. Join us as these women share their moving and powerful stories about their roles as activists.

Lecture: Kathleen Fitzpatrick, The Humanities in and for the Digital Age - Thursday, March 7, 4:00 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall.
Digital technologies have rapidly changed the landscape of scholarly publishing, and they’ve equally changed the ways that scholars themselves engage with their work. This talk explores a few of those changes as they have begun to affect the humanities, including the new roles being played by scholarly societies in today’s communication environment. Kathleen Fitzpatrick is Director of Scholarly Communication at the Modern Language Association, and Professor of Media Studies at Pomona College

Shows & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary – MFA Thesis Exhibits
Kevin van Zanten
Studio Rossi Brody
Opening Reception Friday, March 8, 6 – 8 pm

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Andrew Siebert, Ceramics
Rebecca Panitch, Ceramics
Sasha Parker Sculpture

Student Lounge Gallery
Kate Speidel, Sculpture

Receptions Friday, March 8, 6-9 pm

The Photography Galleries
ALIGN: Parsons MFA Photography Exhibition
Parsons The New School for Design presents ALIGN, a group exhibition that represents a collective conversation among the current generation of emerging artists. The exhibition features works by students in the MFA Photography program at Parsons. The works encompass traditional photographic practice, video, sculpture, performance, book arts and installation. Full of quirks and contradictions, tragedy and humor, personal introspection, and calls for revolution, the work seeks to impact the present while providing a glimpse of the future. The exhibition features work by: Anthony Flanagan; Denise Monczewski; Devon Dill; Jeanette Spicer; John Deamond; Joy McKinney; Kate Stone; Kreerath Sunittramat; Lisa Haefner; Madelaine Edmonds; Noelle Theard; Raymond Regis Trigano; Terrance James; Berk Çakmakçı; Craig Callison; Daniel Cherrin; Daniel Williams; Gabriel Sanchez; Jonathan David Smyth; Jordan Hood; Kristín Sigurðardóttir; Lara Atallah; Magali Duzant; Michael Winfrey; Michelle Gevint; Rachel Guardiola; Woo-ram Jung; Xiao Chen; Ella Condon.

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, March 6, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Mark your calendars now! Tyler Student Life will be running the following 3 free bus trips this spring. All bus trips are first come-first served, and open to all TEMPLE students. While transportation is included, admission to the venues is not, and admission fees for each are listed below. You must pick up your ticket in person, beginning on the dates listed below.
On Saturday, March 23, free bus to NYC to the New Museum to see the 1993 show. Pepon Osorio, who is an exhibitor in this show, has generously agreed to join us at the museum for a short gallery talk! Students will then be transported to Williamsburg for a free afternoon of gallery hopping. Museum admission for students with ID is $10. Tickets will be available beginning at noon on Monday, March 18.
On Saturday, April 6, free bus to NYC to the Guggenheim for the Gutai show ($18 with student ID) and then to the MOMA for the Abstraction show ($14 with student ID). Tickets will be available beginning at noon on Monday, April 1.
On Sunday, April 14, we will be running a free bus to Storm King Sculpture Garden for the day. Admission is $8 with student ID. Tickets will be available beginning at 11 am on Friday, April 5.

Learn about the Summer Digital Arts Course in Norway this summer at the upcoming information sessions in Annenberg Room 129: Wednesday, March 6th, 5:15 – 5:45pm or Thursday, March 7th, 4:15 – 5:00pm. 5 Awards will be available to undergraduates, subsidized by Temple Center for the Arts and University of Bergen Norway Exchange.
Temple University and the University of Bergen will subsidize travel and lodging for students to enroll in a special 4 credit summer course in digital storytelling in Bergen, Norway with Temple professor, Dr. Roderick Coover. The class runs August 6-15. This is a project-based seminar, with teams of students working together to develop multimedia projects involving different modalities—writing, digital filmmaking, and design— and in the process learning about the history and context of creative practices in digital environments. Students and faculty involved will be coming from digital culture, literature, film, and design. The program will include students and faculty from Temple University, the University of Bergen, the University of West Virginia and the University of Minnesota. Students will follow the seminar with a final project. Deadline for application is 5pm March 21.

Free Teaching Artist Workshops! Workshops are free but limited, and you must preregister here: http://bartol.org/teaching-artist-programs/workshops/
Open Books: Simple Bookmaking Techniques for Teaching Artists – Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 9:30- 11:30 am, Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine Street
A handmade book can be a vessel for holding student work or writing…or a work of art in itself. Book artist and teaching artist Kristen Rashid will help you make two simple books that you can teach students to make and use in your classroom.
Marketing Working Group- Promoting Your Signature Lessons – Thursday, March 14, 4:00-6:30 pm, Bartol Foundation, 230 South Broad Street, Suite 1003
How do you develop your signature lessons to make your arts education offerings stand out? Led by Michelle Angela Ortiz, Program Manager at the Bartol Foundation and experienced Teaching Artist, you will select your signature lessons and identify clear goals, curriculum/community connections, and a sampling of activities.

A Tyler alumnus is seeking your help in putting together a talk he is giving at the Foundations in Art: Theory and Education (F.A.T.E.) conference. As a presenter for a panel discussion called Loud, Expensive, and Potentially Dangerous, He is collecting data related to the effectiveness of the wood shop experience for Art Foundations students. The discussion has developed around the observation that today’s Art Foundation students enter our classes having a wealth of studio and classroom experiences in two dimensional and digital processes. But with the loss of high school industrial arts programs and a cultural emphasis on developing technologies, the 3D Foundation studio can be a shockingly unfamiliar place. Your valuable input will help us determine what’s working and what needs to be addressed to maximize the shop’s usefulness. Please take a minute to contribute by using this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q6VMXVW

A Temple Alumnus, who met his wife at Temple, is celebrating their10 year anniversary in May and would like to give his wife a drawing or painting of the Grey Castle at Arcadia University in Glenside, where they had their reception. He would really like to hire a Tyler student, since they are both Temple alumni. If this sounds like a project you would like to work on contact him at CStarkey@grahamco.com, with some jpgs of sample drawings/paintings. He can provide photos of the site.

A Temple student is looking for some illustration help to complete for her capstone. She is looking for a student who can illustrate either by hand or on the computer. The project is simple. “I am preparing a reflective piece/self-assessment…. I don’t feel that it would take too much time.” She can be reached Thelisie.roberts@emple.edu.

Call for artists: Exquisite Cadaver is a collaborative creative technique first introduced by Surrealists around 1925. It is a method by which assortments of words or images are collectively assembled. This is done in sequence with participants able to see the end of the previous person’s contribution or following a set rule to create a unique piece of collective art. Within a period of two weeks, Red Bull Art Collective will allow contributors from across the world to participate in the creative process, the end product being an unparalleled piece of art on an international scale. Red Bull Collective Art is open to everyone from designers and artists to photographers and publicists – we only ask that those people share a common interest – to create something and share it with the world. Through this project, Red Bull in partnership with Adobe offers global talent the chance to take part in the creation of what could end up being the biggest and most diverse artwork in the world. Students from Tyler School of Art are invited to participate in this global project! The heart of Red Bull Collective Art is the website. A tool to browse and interact with inspiring artwork with people across the world. www.redbullcollectiveart.com. The user registers online and is able to choose a time slot for their contribution. The participant can simply download the template and use any style they choose to work on the image, which is then uploaded and added to the entire artwork. The website will allow global interaction across the project. With activation in 85 countries, Red Bull Collective art will create a unique digital collective piece of art to be viewed by a global audience.

Call for artists, deadline March 7: The Landscape, exhibition dates: March 20 to April 12, 2013. Dacia Gallery invites emerging and established artists to submit artwork for an opportunity to participate in our Spring Group Exhibition based on The Landscape. If you have artwork based on the landscape, realist landscapes, impressionist, abstract landscapes or cityscapes of any kind and you are interested in participating please submit your artwork for review. We are looking for a diverse body of artwork in all mediums and styles, so anything goes. The gallery will advertise and promote the selected artists for the exhibitions and host a formal Opening Reception for the exhibition, including an Artist Talk during the opening reception. We look forward to seeing your work. To submit your work and for more information please visit: http://www.daciagallery.com/submissions.php,

Call for entries, deadline March 11: Beyond Function, exhibition dates: May 4th – June 2nd, 2013 Beyond Function is a media-specific exhibition with a focus on non-functional ceramic artwork. These works go beyond utility, seeking to be valued for their aesthetic quality over their usefulness. It is open to all artists nationally and internationally.
Juror: Novie Trump is a sculptor and installation artist working primarily in ceramic and mixed media. Formally trained in classical archaeology at the University of North Carolina, her work has been selected for juried and invitational exhibitions in the US and Europe and has been featured in numerous publications. Winner of the 2009 Strauss Fellowship, she has been awarded grants and commissions for several public art works, the most recent at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, DC. Trump is the founder and director of Flux Studios, a contemporary art space in Mt. Rainier, MD. Download propectus at http://www.torpedofactory.org/images/galleries/target/May%202013/Beyond%20Function%20Prospectus.pdf or apply online at http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target_online_form.htm.

Call for entries, deadline March 15: 100 Painters of Tomorrow. Painting is enjoying a remarkable creative renaissance in the 21st century, with many of the world’s leading artists now working in this most enduring and seductive of media. 100 Painters of Tomorrow is an ambitious new project, initiated by editor-curator Kurt Beers and the publishers Thames & Hudson, to find the 100 most exciting painters at work today. Culminating in a major publication that will introduce and present each artist and their work, creating a snapshot of the best new talent in painting from across the globe. The open call submission is international and open to any artist who uses paint as their primary medium. There is no age limit for entry, but each of the selected artists will have gained professional recognition in the last five years (that is, since 2008/9) through their education, gallery representation or in the production of a significant body of work. Artists’ submissions will be judged by an international jury featuring some of the most prominent names in contemporary art, including the painter Cecily Brown, curators Sir Norman Rosenthal, Yuko Hasegawa, Gregor Muir and Suzanne Cotter, and writer-critics Suzanne Hudson, Philip Tinari, Tony Godfrey and Barry Schwabsky. 100 Painters of Tomorrow, edited by Kurt Beers, will be published by Thames & Hudson in 2014 and accompanied by a major exhibition of contemporary painting at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts. The publication will feature texts giving essential biographical information on these rising stars, accompanied by quotations from the artists themselves, providing personal insights into their thinking and practice. Lavishly illustrated with more than 300 colour images, it will be the intelligent and definitive guide to the outstanding painters of the future. For more information/to enter visit http://100paintersoftomorrow.com/100-painters-of-tomorrow

Call for entries, deadline March 18: Philly Quirks. Philadelphia is a fun and quirky city! We have the Magic Gardens, the Mutter Museum, yarn bombing, the Mummers and the Philly Phanatic for example. Utrecht wants you to help illustrate how interesting Philadelphia really is! The Utrecht Art Supplies in Philadelphia “Philly Quirks” Competition is open to legal residents of the United States who are at least eighteen (18) years old at time of entry. The Competition begins Monday February 18th, 2013 and ends on Monday March 18th, 2013. To Enter Visit Utrecht at 2020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA and fill out a registration form. Contestant need only purchase one canvas panel no larger than 8” wide, and may use any UTRECHT BRANDED Medium (paint, pencils, pens, pastels, charcoal, etc…). Any Entry submitted after deadline of Monday March 18th, 2013 at 5:00pm will be ineligible for Competition. Entries to the Competition must be submitted through the Utrecht Philadelphia (2020 Chestnut St) Store. Competition is limited to the first 75 entries (in total) turned into UTRECHT. Multiple entries not permitted. Prizes are Utrecht gift cards. On March 20th, 2013 thru April 3rd ,2013 Customers visiting the Utrecht location at 2020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA who make a purchase of $25 or more will be eligible to cast a voting ballot selecting three entries based on quality and originality of work. Winners will be notified on April 5th, 2013. Results will be tabulated by Utrecht and be deemed Final upon completion of the voting process. Contestants can pick up their entries from April 6th-April 16th. Any entries not picked up by April 16th at 5:00pm will be forfeited from the contestant.

Call for entries, deadline March 19: The 28th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. Sponsored by Agora Gallery, NYC, The 28th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition is the perfect way to increase your public profile as an artist. All visual artists worldwide who are 18 and older are invited to enter the competition. This art opportunity is open to all media except video art, film, performance art, jewelry and crafts.The awards are carefully designed to aid the selected artists in promoting themselves and their work, increasing their exposure and presence in the art world. Prizes include: inclusion in an exhibition in the heart of Chelsea, New York’s famous art district; internet promotion on ART-mine dot com, cash prizes, a review to be published in the contemporary fine art magazine ARTisSpectrum. There is a $35 entry fee for up to 5 images; $5 for each additional image. Entries are processed using an online entry system; please use high quality images to give the juror the best and most accurate impression of your work. The juror of the 2013 competition is well-known writer, reporter and art critic Anthony Haden-Guest. As part of our commitment to helping art make the world a better place, Agora Gallery will donate 15% of its proceeds from the sale of artwork from the art competition exhibition to the Children’s Heart Foundation. More information at http://www.agora-gallery.com/competition/default.aspx

Call for entries, deadline April 26: LBIF’s National Juried Competition: Works on Paper, exhibition dates: July 24 – August 19, 2013. The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) encourages emerging artists as well as those with established reputations to participate in the National Juried Competition: Works on Paper. The purpose of the exhibition is to showcase contemporary works of art made on or of paper that reflect innovative use of the medium, technical excellence, and personal vision. Submissions may be, but not limited to; pencil, pen and ink, gouache, watercolor, oil, acrylic, digital prints, etc. All entries must be original and must have been executed since 2009. Please include a resume and artist’s statement along with your submission. Juror: Margot Norton, Assistant Curator at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York City, NY. Submit at: http://www.lbifoundation.org/WorksonPaper2013

Deadlines

Sunday, March 31: Last day to order tickets for Commencement. If you have not either applied to graduate in May or petitioned to walk (for August graduates), contact miss.kari@temple.edu NOW before it’s too late to order tickets!

Out & About

Scratch Night – Monday, March 4, 7 pm, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. FREE!
Scratch Night is a free monthly event where selected artists share experimental ideas at various stages of development. March Scratch Night with be hosted by Nicole Bindler and Gabrielle Revlock (2012-13 LAB Fellow). Don’t know anything about dance? No problem, your hosts will help guide you through the choppy seas of contemporary performance.
-The Dance Apocalypse: Nicole Bindler and Gabrielle Revlock (2012-13 LAB Fellow)
The Dance Apocalypse is “La Jetée” meets “Quebecois line dancing.” It’s a heart wrenching end-of-the-world love story with pizazz. What is the role of the performed female body? Do you perceive the female body as a significant element of the work?
-An excerpt from Mash Up Body: Kate Watson-Wallace / anonymous bodies
Mash Up Body is a meditation on multi-layered identity. Part runway, part club, part proscenium, this experience is a series of confessionals. It is an experiment in becoming fierce, fragile, unadorned. We are inside a dream. The logic is new to us. We use our bodies as channels to conjure memories of each other and play people we are not. Performed by Cori Olinghouse, Marjani Forte, Devynn Emory, Jasmine Hearn, Kate Watson-Wallace.
-Falling into Here: Katherine Kiefer Stark / The Naked Stark
Falling into Here explores how we change and don’t change the fabric that seems to be our essential self. Dancers spiral, build, and unravel in a non-sensical environment designed to collide imagined and perceived realities. This work is emerging from personal reflection on Stark’s own construction of self as well as an interest in Maurice Ravel’s composition Bolero. The process and product of Bolero, which Ravel composed during the early stages of a brain deteriorating disease that is marked by a deep desire/need for repetition, hold equal interest and relevancy to her current choreography. Performed by Megan Mazarick and Katherine Kiefer Stark. Original score performed live by Composer Paul Stern.

Master’s Recital: Christopher Windle, conductor, Graduate Conductors’ Chorus – Monday, March 4, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

Master’s Recital: Elizabeth Steiner, harp – Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

Brooke Lanier Fine Art – Open House Tuesday, March 5, 5 – 7 pm, Brooke Lanier Fine Art, 201 S. Camac Street, 4th Floor FREE!
(also Wednesday-Friday 5-7) In cooperation with 12th Street Gym, join Brooke Lanier in her new gallery in the heart of Philadelphia. Brooke’s work will be on display in the gallery and throughout the building. Come by and learn more about classes and summer camps offered through Brooke Lanier Fine Art. Brooke will either be in the lobby of the 12th Street Gym at 204 South 12th Street handing out information about classes, or upstairs in the gallery on the 4th Floor. Drop-In-Drawing classes will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings for the next two weeks. (Materials provided; suggested donation $10.) Contact Brooke for more details. Visit “The Avenue of Artists” and view pieces from Brooke’s collection. Light refreshments will be served.

IHP Language Department and CETRA present: Beyond Silence – Tuesday, March 5, 7 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut St FREE!
Beyond Silence dir. Caroline Link, Germany, 1996, 35mm, color, 109 min. Since the earliest days in her childhood Lara has had a difficult but important task. Both her parents are deaf-mute and Lara has to translate from sign-language to the spoken word and vice-versa when her parents want to communicate with other people. Getting older and more mature she becomes interested in music and starts to play clarinet very successfully. However, her parents are deaf; they cannot share Lara’s musical career. The day comes when Lara has to decide between her parents and her own ambitions.

Sequential Art: Have You Seen This Yet and Why Not? – Wednesday, March 6, 11:30 am, Connelly Auditorium at University of the Arts, 211 South Broad Street FREE!
The University of the Arts School of Film Spotlight Series presents Sequential Art: Have You Seen This Yet and Why Not? Successful Philadelphia sequential artists Terry LaBan and Mark Robinson talk about their work, how it is viewed and distributed, and why you really want to see it. Sequential art bridges the gap between an individual illustration and an animated film with firm legs on both cliffs. It is an interesting world to live in. Free and open to the public.

Art at Lunch: FOCUS Panel: Diane Burko, Dr. Judith Stein & Dr. Robert Cozzolino – Wednesday, March 6, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
The Feminist Art Movement had a huge impact on the art world beginning in the early 1970s. In Philadelphia in 1974, a two-month long festival called FOCUS turned the city into a massive collaborative programming space dedicated to women artists, filmmakers, writers, musicians and their impact on culture. Initially led by artist Diane Burko, the festival eventually grew into a massive group organized event that continues to reverberate in the city. Senior Curator and Curator of Modern Art Dr. Robert Cozzolino will discuss FOCUS with Diane Burko and Dr. Judith Stein, two of the members of the FOCUS committee.

Ciné-Cat: Marking the City – Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut Street FREE!
Slought Foundation is pleased to announce Ciné-Cat: Marking the City, a street art project across Philadelphia beginning in March 2013. In the film The Case of the Grinning Cat (2004), Chris Marker becomes intrigued by the sudden appearance of painted grinning yellow cats on the streets of Paris. Documentation of these images and personal commentary throughout the film are joined by discussion of political events of the time. Join us for a public workshop at Slought on Wednesday March 6th from 6:30-8pm to make meaning of the grinning yellow cat. The workshop will begin with a brief discussion of Chris Marker’s work, followed by an overview of street art practices and hands-on stenciling demonstrations. Templates and supplies will be provided in the workshop. Following the workshop, participants will be invited to add their grinning cat to Philadelphia’s built landscape. Rules for Ciné-Cat Participants – Be creative. We encourage you to adapt the grinning cats to your individual style and medium. – Please document your street art creations and send us your grinning cats at: info@sloughtfoundation.org – All public works must be executed in adherence to the City of Philadelphia laws. – We encourage the use of non-permanent materials, such as chalk, removable spray, washable paint, and tape when creating in public places. – Permanent materials, such as industrial paints and aerosol sprays, may only be used on condemned structures or with formal consent of property owners. – Slought and its affiliates are not responsible for any participant who does not adhere to these rules or the law. – Celebrate Chris Marker!

A Nation Divided: The Second Amendment After Newtown - Wednesday, March 6, 2013
6:30 pm, National Constitution Center, Independence Mall, 525 Arch Street FREE!
The National Constitution Center and WHYY present a screening of the new, 18-minute PBS Frontline film “Newtown Divided,” followed by a timely town hall discussion about Second Amendment freedoms and the tension between gun control and gun rights in 21st-century America. Please note that this program is subject to change; call the National Constitution Center or check our website for updated information. Programs begin promptly and latecomers may not be admitted. Reserve tickets at http://www.museumtix.com/program/program.aspx?vid=773&pid=11733681&pvt=ncc

“Et in Utah ego”: the evolution of Tacita Dean’s JG, lecture by Richard Torchia, Gallery Director – Wednesday, March 6, 7 pm, Commons Great Room, Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd, Glenside, FREE!
This lecture will explore the process of bringing Dean’s project to Arcadia. A friend of Dean’s since 1996, Torchia has assisted in the production of several of her films. His talk will provide background on the location research and address the underpinnings of JG as they relate to Smithson’s Spiral Jetty. The title of Torchia’s lecture, a play on Nicolas Poussin’s bucolic canvas “Et in Arcadia ego”, (Latin for “I, too, dwell in Arcadia”) comes from a remark reportedly made by Smithson about the anti-pastoral beauty of the site on the Great Salt Lake he selected for his iconic earthwork. The lecture will be preceded by a public reception in the Great Room lobby starting at 6 PM. JG is 26-1/2 minutes in length and will be screened on the evening of March 6 both at 6 PM and then again at 8 PM in the art gallery, a short walk from the Commons.

Temple University Percussion Ensemble – Wednesday, March 6, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!
Conductor: Phillip R. O’Banion; Featuring a new work by Matthew Greenbaum, Andrew Taylor’s Philaphobia and the Philadelphia premiere of Augusta Read Thomas’ Sun Songs

Understanding the Pennsylvania Railroad: Contemporary Photographs in Response to the Historic Works of William H. Rau – Thursday, March 7, 6:00 p.m. The Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust Street FREE!*
This lecture by Michael Froio will look at W. H. Rau’s 1890s photographs of the Pennsylvania Railroad and explore their importance for Froio’s project to photographically document the former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line. *Please RSVP at librarycompany.org/events

Show-and-Share (Living as Form) – Thursday, March 7, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
This weekly series of show-and-tell-style events features open, skill-share lessons – led by Philadelphia-based artists, curators, writers, filmmakers and other cultural producers – on a wide range of topics. This week’s featured guests and sharings are:
Peter Morgan | My Big Year: A Year of Semi-Competitive Birding
Herb Shellenberger | Utilizing the Radical Potential of the 16mm Experimental Film
Mike Treffehn | How to Punch Better
About the participants: Peter Morgan, artist and co-director of PRACTICE Gallery; Herb Shellenberger, filmmaker, musician and curator; Mike Treffehn, artist and editor for The St. Claire Magazine.

Master’s Recital: Mark Livshits, piano – Thursday, March 7, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

ARCHIVE – opening reception Friday, March 8, 7 pm, Pageant Soloveev, 607 Bainbridge St. FREE!
Our Spring 2013 show features new work by Leah Bailis and Seth Farnack. The installation will showcase this pair of sculptors’ complementary investigations of generative synthetic meaning in objects created through the lens of various media sources both common and obscure.

Doctoral Chamber Recital: Ana Catalina Ramirez, clarinet – Friday, March 8, 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

Walking Tour: What Could Have Been? Alternate Histories of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway – Saturday, March 9, 11 am, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
Turning a gritty, industrial neighborhood into Philadelphia’s version of the Champs-Élysées in Paris was an act of daring that verged on the foolhardy. Travel back to a time when the city still made grand plans with tour guide Rob Armstrong, Preservation and Capital Projects Manager for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. This tour will explore the long process of building the Parkway, and the different design iterations it went through prior to construction. All tours are free and open to the public, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space on a tour, and for more tour information and schedules, visit Hidden City Philadelphia’s website. This series of walking tours is a public program scheduled in conjunction with the exhibition Living as Form (The Nomadic Version), which is on view at The Galleries at Moore through March 16.

All About Honey Bees – Saturday, March 9, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site, 1 Awbury Rd. FREE!
Visit with master beekeeper Anaiis Salles and learn how bees feed the world, play “Visualize World Bees: the Game of Environmental Transformation,” and taste some yummy different types of honey.

Second Saturday Open Mic – Saturday, March 9, 2 pm (signups at 1:30) Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street FREE!
The most eclectic, multi-disciplinary series in the city invites you to show up and do something – anything! We want it all – from performance poetry to movement, music to storytelling, readings to puppetry.

ahem – opening reception Saturday, March 9, 6 – 9 pm, Crane Ice Box, 1400 N American St. FREE!
Please join us for ahem, a group exhibition of the Tyler School of Art 2013 MFA Candidates. This juried show, curated by Rebecca Michaels, Christian Tomaszewski, and Adele Nelson, features recent works by thirty artists in Tyler School of Art’s nine MFA programs: Ceramics, Fibers and Material Studies, Glass, Graphic and Interactive Design, Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. ahem showcases the diversity of vision, technique, and style generated by these emerging artists.

Amy McLaren & Michael Diven – opening reception: Sunday March 10, 1 -4 pm, Pagus Gallery, Norristown Arts Building, 619 W. Washington Street, Norristown FREE!
A new exhibition combining the works of Michael Diven & Amy McLaren is on view through March at Pagus. Join us this Sunday on March 10th for a reception for the artists from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Adrienne Jenkins’ show titled Fur, Feathers, & Flesh is also on view in the Project Space with a reception held at the same time.

Changing Demographics: New Opportunities for Careers in the Arts – Sunday, March 10, 2 pm, The Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
Allan L. Edmunds, founder and president of the Brandywine Workshop, discusses multiculturalism as imperative in education, and suggests strategies for institutional growth and sustainability.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
The Barnes Collection – Wednesday – Monday 9:30 – 6 (Fridays till 10), 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. FREE!
The Barnes Collection, the newest museum on the Parkway, admits students with Temple student ID for free after 4 pm when the museum is open (museum is closed on Tuesday, but open till 10 on Friday).
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, February 25, 2013

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Lectures & Artist Talks

Practice Talk: Amy Yandek; PhD Candidate: “Roman, Macedonian,Syrian, or Durene? Personal Identity at Roman Dura-Europos” – Monday, February 25, 1:30 pm, B-082

African American Studies Speaker Series: Travis L. Adkins “Conflict in Sudan and South Sudan: Regional Implications and Prospects for Peace” – Wednesday, February 27, 12 pm, Anderson 821
Following the tragic failure of Britain’s decolonization process in Sudan, which fomented over 50 years of war, the historic division of the nation now marks a new era for two regions that were never properly suited for unity. While this sadly demonstrates the ineffectiveness of Sudan’s efforts towards state formation and national cohesion, it also attempts to provide remedies for many of the root causes of Sudan’s North/South civil wars. This talk will attempt to disentangle some of the real problems facing the new republic, as well as the region, while at the same time highlighting the possibilities for a peaceful and prosperous South Sudan.

Laurie Wagman Lecture Series in Glass: Erica Rosenfeld – Wednesday, February 27, 1:30 pm, Room 121
Erica Rosenfeld lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She uses glass, beads, fabric, food and found objects to create her work. Aside from her sculpture, installations and performances, she has a line of jewelry and functional glass. Through all of these disciplines she seeks to make work that expresses time, conveys history, and serves as a means to preserve perceived memory. Her wearable art acts as models for her larger scale work; her sculpture becomes a memory of its smaller counterpart. Erica is a founding member of The Burnt Asphalt Family, an artists’ collective whose mission is to create unique, performance-based “installations” that reinvent objects and redefine the relationships of audience and performer, observer and participant. “Each installation activates its space at the crossroads between art, craft, and design, through innovative techniques like hot-glass cooking demonstrations, shared meals and edible sculptures.” Erica has taught at Urban Glass, The Corning Museum and Worchester Center for Crafts; she has been a visiting artist at University of the Arts, Pratt University and University of Louisville. Her work is included in the collection of the Museum of Arts and Design and The Museum of American Glass. Erica also has been featured in various publications including The New York Times, Glass Magazine, New York Magazine and American Craft. Her work is shown internationally in galleries, stores and museums. There will be a demo at 2.30pm in Hot Shop

Film Studies Visiting Artist Series: Marina Zurkow – Wednesday, February 27, 5:45pm, Anderson Room 3
Zurkowʼs media works examine humansʼ relationships to animals, plants and the weather, taking the form of video and software-driven animation, sculpture, and participatory public art projects. A 2011 Guggenheim Fellow, Zurkow teaches in the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU.

Architecture Lecture Series: Alan Hedge – Wednesday, February 27, 6.00 pm, Arch 104
Alan Hedge is Director of the Human Factors Laboratory, Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, Ithaca, New York. Co-sponsored with Humanscale.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Amze Emmons - Thursday, February 28, 12:15 pm, Room B083.
Amze Emmons investigates the way in which architecture can reveal political structures and how this idea is mediated within visual and material culture. Technically, his work moves freely between various processes, often combining, photography, digital editing, printmaking, and drawing. His process treats drawing, erasure and collage as a way of understanding and combining discrete sources of information. The finished images often exist at the point where drawing and the mechanical language of print intersect, with a sense of magical/minimal reality that is inspired by architectural illustration, comic books, information graphics, news footage, consumer packaging, instructional manuals, and vintage cartoon language. Presented by Tyler Printmaking.

Owen Ware, Repentance, Moral Conversion, and Personal Identity – Thursday, February 28, 12:30 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Lounge
With few exceptions, philosophers have taken a critical view of the idea that repentance involves radical self-change (North 1987; Dan-Cohen 2007; Radzik 2009; Konstan 2010). A worry many have is that it creates a paradox of imputation. If an offender can fully transform herself, becoming a different person, then punishment, resentment, and forgiveness would no longer be justified. My aim in this paper is to offer a different view. The paradox of imputation arises only if we assume self-change must amount to a change of personal identity. Recent theorists of narrative identity have made a similar assumption (Schechtman 2001; 2007), but there are good reasons to resist it. If narrative identity requires empathy with one’s past actions, then one’s repudiation of those actions would lead to self-alienation. I argue, however, that we can understand repentance as a form of repudiation that sustains, rather than destroys, the narrative self. Moreover, thinking of repentance in this way gets us past the paradox philosophers have found so troubling with the idea of radical self-change.

Shows & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is closed until Wednesday March 6.
Temple Contemporary will close for two weeks, beginning February 18, to get ready for the MFA Class of 2013 Thesis Shows beginning Wednesday, March 6.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Tatyana Grechina, Painting
Brett Williams, Sculpture
Mike Dvorak, Painting

Student Lounge Gallery
Janise Marin, Fibers
Receptions Friday, March 1, 6-9 pm

The Photography Galleries
New Illusions : a group photography show (February 20-26) – Works from the Senior Photography classes at University of the Arts & Tyler School of Art. Monday – Friday 9 am to 6 pm. Reception Friday, February 22nd from 6 to 8 pm
In order to foster the growing relationship between University of the Art’s and Tyler School of Art’s photography departments, New Illusions brings together works from the senior classes from each institution. The photographs revolve around a coming-of-age theme, and are based on the Virginia Woolf quote, “Growing up is losing some illusions, in order to acquire others.”

ALIGN: Parsons MFA Photography Exhibition
Opening Reception: March 1, 6 – 8 pm
Parsons The New School for Design presents ALIGN, a group exhibition that represents a collective conversation among the current generation of emerging artists. The exhibition features works by students in the MFA Photography program at Parsons. The works encompass traditional photographic practice, video, sculpture, performance, book arts and installation. Full of quirks and contradictions, tragedy and humor, personal introspection, and calls for revolution, the work seeks to impact the present while providing a glimpse of the future. The exhibition features work by: Anthony Flanagan; Denise Monczewski; Devon Dill; Jeanette Spicer; John Deamond; Joy McKinney; Kate Stone; Kreerath Sunittramat; Lisa Haefner; Madelaine Edmonds; Noelle Theard; Raymond Regis Trigano; Terrance James; Berk Çakmakçı; Craig Callison; Daniel Cherrin; Daniel Williams; Gabriel Sanchez; Jonathan David Smyth; Jordan Hood; Kristín Sigurðardóttir; Lara Atallah; Magali Duzant; Michael Winfrey; Michelle Gevint; Rachel Guardiola; Woo-ram Jung; Xiao Chen; Ella Condon.

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, February 27, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium
The Sophomore LOVE Exhibition (February 13–March 1)

Temple Rome
Trasparenze (Transparency) presents the works of four artists who are connected by a common approach to transparency, intended as clarity and truth, time and existence, materials and technique. But Transparency refers also to the clear friendship of the artists. Rome-based Gregorio Botta and Los Angeles artist John David O’Brien met at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome in 1982; Botta invited Barbara Salvucci and O’Brien invited Linda Hudson to participate in this group installation. (thru March 1)
See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Do It Yourself First Friday: Meet Student Life at the corner of 12th & Norris (NE corner of the Tyler Building) to receive 2 FREE SEPTA tokens and a map for the galleries at 319 N 11th Street. This building houses several of Philadelphia’s most cutting edge artist run galleries. You will also recieve directions to several other nearby galleries hosting First Friday events. The Septa #23 will take you to 1 block from the 319 N 11th building, and you can return anytime–bus runs every 7-12 minutes and returns you to 11th & Pollett Walk.

You have one month to apply for the annual Library Prize for Undergraduate Research. A panel of faculty members and librarians select three winners for the $1000 prize annually. Papers and projects from all disciplines are encouraged. We have had fine arts and art history winners before! Deadline this year is March 27 @ 5PM. More information here: http://guides.temple.edu/content.php?pid=155082

Study Abroad in Vietnam: Destination Vietnam is a short-term study abroad program in May 2013. This program combines a unique blend of academic, corporate and cultural experiences to expose students to one of one of the fastest growing emerging economies in Asia. There will be an information session Monday, February 25, 12:00 in Alter 556. Students will also participate in a 3 credit course: IB3580 – Destination Vietnam: Doing Business in Vietnam. This course is part of the Special Topics: Emerging Markets Series of IB. Students will do pre-departure work/research, engage in in-country events, and develop and deliver a research paper on a topic related to Vietnam. There are 3 mandatory session on Friday afternoons in April. Then you will travel to Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh and surrounding areas May 19 – May 28, 2013 – approximately 8 days in country. For more information: http://sbm.temple.edu/ciber/abroad_vietnam.htm

More Study Abroad programs: Come to an information session this week for the following Summer programs: London, South Africa, Barcelona, Hong Kong or Costa Rica.
-Monday, February 25th: Barcelona, Hong Kong, Costa Rica – 11am–1pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 3 (meet a representative from our partner organization!)
-Tuesday, February 26th: South Africa – 10:00-11:00am – Annenberg Hall, Room 222
-Wednesday, February 27th: London – 12:00-1:00pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301
-Thursday, February 28th: All programs – 2:00-3:00pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 3
Deadline for most programs is March 1 and you will need an instructors recommendation. For more detials see: http://smc.temple.edu/studyaway/apply/

Job Opportunity: The College of Liberal is currently recruiting summer Peer Advisors to work in the Academic Advising Center. During the summer the primary responsibilities of the Peer Advisors are to: greet students at the front desk of the Advising Center; answer phones; provide timely and accurate information and/or referrals to appropriate University offices/resources; work with new students to determine major/minor/certificate requirements; help new students understand collegial requirements for graduation as well as core/general education requirements; assist students with course selection and registration; score placement tests; prepare and manage student files in conjunction with professional staff; complete other office duties as assigned. You must have a 3.0 GPA, and you do not need to have work-study. More details & application at http://goo.gl/XfzZD

Job Opportunity: Creative Arts Supervisor – Summer Camp (Stroudsburg, PA). Art Teacher/Supervisor (21+) wanted for residential summer camp in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. 9 week full time position from mid-June through mid-August. Must be able to teach many areas of creative arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, etc.) to multiple age groups and supervise a small staff. Camp is co-ed and serves children ages 7-16. On campus housing is available. Please contact toby@pinemere.com with any questions, or visit www.pinemere.com to apply.

Job Opportunity: Diamond Ridge Day Camp in Jamison, Bucks County has openings on our Arts Staff for the upcoming camp season. We are looking for dedicated and passionate teachers who will help our campers learn to express their creativity through their artwork. Diamond Ridge offers i’s campers a unique elective based program where campers create their own activity schedule. We are currently hiring teachers for the following classes – Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking, Digital Photography, Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Mixed Media Art and Environmental Art. Most staff will teach 2 different classes. The camp season is June 24 – August 16, 8:25 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Our 33-acre campus is located at 1965 Deer Run Drive, Jamison, PA 18929. For more information or to apply on-line go to www.diamondridgecamps.com. Any questions, contact Diamond Ridge’s Camp Director, Steven Bernstein, at 215-343-8840

Job and Internship Opportunities from the Career Center:
-Walgreens Information Session: Walgreens is holding a Student Leadership Reception/Information Session on Thursday, Feb. 28th at 4:00 in Tuttleman 300AB. All majors are encouraged to attend.
-BidPal LLC: BidPal Assistant (BPA)
-Center for Family Services: Residential Aid
-Harrisburg City Islanders: Intern-Multiple Opportunities
-In Bliss: Innovative Wedding Website Looking for Interns
-Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY): Summer Resident Assistant, Summer Residential Program Assistant, Summer Teaching Assistant, Summer Health Assistant
-Michael Kors: Summer 2013 Internships
-National Economic and Social Rights Initiative: Communications Internship- Summer 2013
-National Economic and Social Rights Initiative: Video Editor/Multimedia Production and -Distribution Internship – Summer 2013
-SBM Site Services: Assistant Operations Manager
-The Borgen Project: Regional Director
-Wallquest: Colorist
Instructions for applying for Career Center jobs and internships is here: http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/

Internship Opportunity: Everyone knows that Tyler yields the most amazing artists in the region (if not the country) and 20nine is looking for Graphic Design Interns that are the best of the best. Attached are our available internships. In addition to graphic designers, we are also looking for Market Research, Copywriting, and Account Management Interns as well. Please note that these are unpaid internships and not eligible for credit in the GAID department. Job descriptions and instructions on how to apply are here: http://goo.gl/QHsta

Workshop: Health Insurance for Artists – Thursday, February 28, 6:30 at The Gershman Hall, Chapel 401 South Broad $12
Artists in the United States are twice as likely to be uninsured as the general population. The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) will change that, and if successfully implemented will have every artist covered within a few years. This seminar will clearly explain the Exchanges, essential health plans, subsidies, tax credits and expanded federal programs that will make quality health care affordable. It will also describe the programs already in effect, some of which are little known in the artist community such as the small business health insurance subsidy. In addition, there will be a review and a Q&A regarding current options for health insurance and health care in the Philadelphia area. Registration is required by email: Genevieve@cfeva.org

Sales Opportunity: Art Fair/Sale at the Temple Fairgrounds during Alumni Weekend on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00am – 1:00pm. The Art Sale will be in 13th street between Polett and Norris, under a large tent. The Alumni Weekend team will provide a table and chairs for each artist or group. This will be FREE to participate, and you will keep 100% of your sale, but you will need to bring everything else (check out https://squareup.com/ for an inexpensive and easy way to charge credit cards with your smart phone). If you are interested in participating, please fill out the Art Sale Interest Form this week: https://docs.google.com/a/temple.edu/forms/d/1QpZX2qBpy6nOhl7RNZAAZYpmvZSrGbqjwTBHBDqhNrg/viewform

Call for artists, deadline February 27: March 2013 Artist of The Month! Each month, we host a FREE contest to find a talented artist or photographer to feature on TheArtList.com website. The Artist of The Month Call is open to *ALL* artists and photographers who have not previously been showcased on as Artist of the Month on TheArtList.com. We have two winner categories: We are accepting submission through the AOM contest application on TheArtList’s Facebook Fan Page ONLY. (Sorry no emails or timeline posts submission will be considered.) Please pass this along to all of your friends and colleagues in the art world and encourage them to enter! Free to enter. Go to go: http://www.facebook.com/TheArtList/app_184343041637133, Click the “Like” button next to TheArtList.com at the top center of the page and you will see more information. Upload an image of your art or photography through the contest submission form. Important! – Be sure to include a link to your art or photo website in the entry form where indicated. Many artists seem to skip this step but it gives us an opportunity to see more of your work and get to know you better.

Call for artists, deadline March 9: Juried Photography Exhibition: SNOW & ICE-Winter Photography. This month, as winter continues to bear down, 1650 Gallery welcomes your artistic take on the theme of Snow & Ice: Winter Photography. Whether it’s icicles hanging from the garage or icebergs in Antarctica, snow covered mountains or snowballs in the face, sun on the snow or a snow-covered Buick… 1650 wants images of your world of winter! The haunting and ethereal beauty of snow and ice is a rite of passage and a grand artistic test for photographers. It challenges their skill in judging exposure and contrast, and it tests their prowess in printing a palette of gleaming whites that dazzles the senses. Those who dare to meet the challenges of the harsh winter elements can be rewarded with one-of-a-kind photographs that are unique and breathlessly beautiful. So put your snow boots on, grab your St. Bernard and damn the icebergs, full steam ahead! This month at 1650, you are King of Cold as we gather photos for SNOW & ICE: Winter Photography. Entry fee $25 for 5 images. To enter visit https://fs17.formsite.com/1650gallery/form49/secure_index.html.

Call for artists, deadline March 20: A Tribute to Terry Gilliam. “A Tribute To Terry Gilliam” Group Show — Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia, PA announces a call to artists for a juried group exhibition scheduled to hang April 5th – 27th, 2013. It is in our opinion very few filmmakers have succeeded in bringing a consistently fresh and creative visual style to the screen like Terry Gilliam. Over the course of his career, he has done everything from sci-fi, to comedy, suspense, and straight up fantasy, often the only common thread is his own unique style of storytelling and visual magic. For our next group show, in tribute to Gilliam’s insanely imaginative imagery, we’re looking for work that has been directly inspired by scenes, characters and themes from his movies. For details/to enter see https://www.facebook.com/notes/arch-enemy-arts/call-to-artists-a-tribute-to-terry-gilliam/331487946957970?notif_t=like

Call for artists, deadline March 31: Direct Art 20 Competition. This competition is for Direct Art Magazine, Volume 20, Fall 2013 edition. The competition is for twenty publication awards. Artist winners of the competition will, at no cost to the artist, have their work appear Volume 20 of Direct Art Magazine. Winning artists will be published in the fall 2013 edition of Direct Art Magazine. Featured artists will also be displayed on the Direct Art web site for one year. All works published will be reproduced with permission of the artist. Artist retains all copyrights to the artwork and the image will not be reproduced or used in any other format. Direct Art will claim no percentage on any artwork sold or business generated through the magazine. $35 entry fee. For details, visit http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/spring.htm.

Call for entries, deadline March 31: Small Favors VIII. Small Favors was conceived of in 2006 as part of the Clay Studio’s ongoing effort to offer accessible, high-quality artworks that appeal to ceramic enthusiasts of all ages: experienced collectors who are challenged for space and budding fine art collectors who are challenged for money. It allows those who are space challenged to continue to collect work by artists they love, and those who want to begin to collect work an accessible entry point. This exhibition engages each artist’s creativity in new and exciting ways. For some artists, the work created for this show is similar to what they normally make although at a reduced scale. For others, it’s an opportunity to break away from what they create in their daily studio practice. Regardless of this choice, the works exhibited are incredibly varied in material and form. Though diminished in scale, these artworks are huge in impact. For the first time, The Clay Studio is accepting applications for this annual exhibition that has, up until this point, been an invitation only show. It is our sincere hope that this new process brings to light new makers that we do not already know and broadens the audience we reach through the display of these unique works of art. Entry fee $25. Visit https://theclaystudio.slideroom.com/#/Login for more information and to apply.

Call for entries, deadline March 31: Film al Fresco is a juried competition and outdoor summer film series that showcases the work of independent filmmakers from the Greater Philadelphia region. The series expands The Galleries at Moore’s commitment to presenting the work of emerging Philadephia-based artists and its role as a venue for exhibitions and programs that focus on innovative ideas in contemporary art and visual culture. Filmmakers who reside in the Greater Philadelphia region (Southeastern PA, including Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties) are eligible to submit a film. Visit http://www.thegalleriesatmoore.org/uploads/media/programs/film_al_fresco_SUBMIT.html for more information and to apply.

Call for artists, deadline April 1: Pentimenti Gallery is calling for artists for Global Conscious, Local Artists’3. Exhibition Dates: June 7 – July 13, 2013. Open to artists currently living in the greater Philadelphia area. Eligible entries include contemporary works inspired by today’s current issues, dealing with both local and international news, revolving around issues concerning society, politics, the environment, education, science, medical or health, and technology. The exhibition will incorporate various mediums, dealing with the different materials available globally today to contemporary artists. Artists’ submissions can include works on paper, paintings, photographs, videos, sculptures and installations. Work must have been completed in the last two years and must be for sale.

Call for artists, deadline April 1: Philadelphia Sculptors is seeking submissions for “Pinned,” in which artists are asked to get inspired by bowling. Using one or more wooden bowling pins to adapt into sculptures, selected sculptures get an exhibition at the University of the Arts from June 17 – 22, 2013 and then hit the auction block to benefit Philadelphia Sculptors. Artists receive 30% of the proceeds from sold works and one artist receives a “Best in Show” award of $100. Artists working in all media are encouraged to participate, and may submit proposals or completed works for consideration. All submissions, including images, must be made online. A nominal entry fee of $10 for PS members and $20 for non-members is assessed. For the prospectus and more information, visit www.philasculptors.org.

Call for artists, deadline April 15: Photographer’s Forum Magazine and SIGMA present the 33rd Annual Spring Photography Contest, open to all amateur photographers worldwide. Over $10,000 in cash and equipment awarded! All entrants from the U.S. and Canada receive 2 FREE ISSUES of Photographer’s Forum. Winning Photos will be published in the November 2013 issue of Photographer’s Forum Magazineand exhibited at Brooks Institute Gallery 27. All contest finalists will be published in the hardcover bookBest of Photography 2013. Entry fee $4.95 per photo. More information/to enter visit http://pfmagazine.com/photography-contest/enter-contest-online/?idev_id=1017

Deadlines

Out and About

Agnès Varda Film Screening – Monday, February 25, 6 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut Street FREE!
Cleo de 5 a 7 (France, 1962, DVD, 90mins. color, French w/ English subtitles)
Sans toit ni loi (France, 1985, DVD, 105mins. color, French w/ English subtitles)
The only female director of the French New Wave, Agnès Varda has been called both the movement’s mother and its grandmother. The fact that some have felt the need to assign her a specifically feminine role, and the confusion over how to characterize that role, speak to just how unique her place in this hallowed cinematic movement-defined by such decidedly masculine artists as Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut-is. Varda not only made films during the nouvelle vague, she helped inspire it. Her self-funded debut, the fiction-documentary hybrid 1956′s La Pointe Courte is often considered the unofficial first New Wave film; when she made it, she had no professional cinema training (her early work included painting, sculpting, and photojournalism). Though not widely seen, the film got her commissions to make several documentaries in the late fifties. In 1962, she released the seminal nouvelle vague film Cléo from 5 to 7; a bold character study that avoids psychologizing, it announced her official arrival. Over the coming decades, Varda became a force in art cinema, conceiving many of her films as political and feminist statements, and using a radical objectivity to create her unforgettable characters. She describes her style as cinécriture (writing on film), and it can be seen in formally audacious fictions like Le bonheur and Vagabond as well as more ragged and revealing autobiographical documentaries like The Gleaners and I and The Beaches of Agnès.

Guest Performance and Lecture: Robert Morris, composer – Monday, February 25, 7:30 pm, Klein Recital Hall, Presser Hall FREE!

Student Recital: Matthew Maisano, baritone and Anna Saurman, mezzo-soprano – Tuesday, February 26, 5:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

How to Work Together: Collaboration and Intimacy as Performance: Susanne Sachsse, Marc Siegel, and Heather Love in conversation – Tuesday, February 26, 6 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut Street FREE!
This conversation takes the recent publication of Roland Barthes’s How to Live Together: Novelistic Simulations of Some Everyday Spaces as the occasion to discuss questions of intimacy, performance, and collaboration. The conversation will focus on the experiments in collaboration of Susanne Sachsse and Marc Siegel, co-founders of the Berlin art collective CHEAP, which they started in 2001. Over the years, Sachsse and Siegel have collaborated with a number of artists, musicians, filmmakers, scholars, and performers, including Vaginal Davis, Bruce LaBruce, Ronald Tavel and Mario Montez. The event will begin with a brief screening of excerpts from Siegel and Sachsse’s work with CHEAP, including their staging of Ronald Tavel’s The Life of Juanita Castro (1965). Tavel wrote Juanita Castro as a screenplay for Warhol’s film, but later adapted it for stage performances. Sachsse and Siegel will screen some excerpts from the version that they worked on in Berlin in 2001 with Tavel as on-stage director (in a production that also featured Vaginal Davis as Juanita Castro and Sachsse as Fidel). CHEAP staged the play again in 2009, casting Mario Montez-for whom the central role had originally been written, but who had never performed it-along with Tony Conrad, Bibbe Hansen, Bruce LaBruce, Hans Scheirl, Ulrike Ottinger and many others. These restagings show Sachsse and Siegel’s collaboration with figures from queer underground art worlds across time, and their attention to sociality, embodiment, and reception across time. In How To Live Together Barthes describes “his utopia” as a “community where each subject lives according to his own rhythm.” Taking Barthes’s interest in rhythm-particularly in relation to questions of closeness and distance, togetherness and solitude-as a starting point, and with reference to recent work on queer sociality, Sachsse, Siegel, and Love will discuss collaboration as a theoretical and a practical matter. Intimacy is, among other things, a kind of performance or choreography, reliant on movement, spacing, rhythm, scripts, and rhetoric. Reflecting on Sachsse and Siegel’s history of collaboration, this conversation will address the relation between performance and other forms of world-making.

Art at Lunch: ‘Tore Her Soul Asunder’: Reviving May Howard Jackson – Wednesday, February 27, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
One of a handful of African American women artists to have attended PAFA during the 19th century, Philadelphian May Howard Jackson was a celebrated sculptor. W. E. B. DuBois eulogized her in the NAACP’s flagship publication The Crisis, lamenting that racism and the vagaries of skin color had both informed the artist’s work and limited her career, claiming that the effects of discrimination “tore her soul asunder.” This talk by University of Pennsylvania Professor Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw seeks to disinter Jackson from the tragic language that is often associated with her work and legacy and better place her career and production within the milieu from which it emerged.

Barbara Attie: Twenty Years of Art and Activism – Wednesday, February 27, 4:30 pm, Terra Hall, University of the Arts, 211 S Broad St. FREE!
Master class with Barbara Attie, who will discuss the creative and ethical challenges in several of her works of the last two decades, beginning with Motherless, which explores the tragedy of death by illegal abortions, and ending with her current work-in-progress BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez, which explores the life and work of this seminal poet, teacher and activist. The master class is free and open to the public and University community, but there is limited space and pre-registration is required. Please e-mail egoidel [at] uarts.edu to reserve your spot.
A screening of Attie’s documentary “Mrs. Goundo’s Daughter” will be held at 8 p.m. in the Connelly Auditorium, 806 Terra Hall, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. The screening is free and open to the public and the University community. Mrs. Goundo’s Daughter is the story of a young mother’s quest to keep her baby daughter healthy and whole. It is also the story of the African tradition of female genital cutting, which dates back thousands of years—and how it affects people’s lives in just two of the many places where the practice is being debated today. A Q&A with Barbara Attie will follow the screening.

Brian Weil Gallery Talk with Jeanne Vaccaro – Wednesday, February 27, 6:30 pm, ICA – Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S 36th St. FREE!
Brian Weil’s prescient video project, Susan, unflinchingly follows its subject through the clinical and emotional processes of her gender transformation. Join Jeanne Vaccaro, Andrew Mello Postdoctoral Fellow in Sexuality Studies (2012-2014) in a discussion on transgender aesthetics and representational politics within the Weil installation.

Temple University Singers, Chorale and Women’s Chorus – Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Mitos Andaya, Rollo Dilworth and John Sall, conductors, RACHMANINOFF Six Choruses, Op. 15

Master Class: Jason Vieaux, classical guitar – Thursday, February 28, 3 pm, Klein Recital Hall, Presser Hall FREE!

Don Doll, photo journalist lecture/reception – Thursday, February 28, 5-8 pm, Saint Joseph’s University Gallery – Merion Hall, 376 N. Latches Lane, Merion Station FREE!
Fr. Don Doll, SJ will give a lecture accompanying his photo exhibit on Thursday, Feb 28 at 5pm in the Cardinal Foley Campus Center followed by a reception from 6-8 pm in the Merion Hall gallery. Both events are free and open to the public. His lecture will touch on his vocation within a vocation; being a priest and photographer, and his work with the Jesuit Refugee Service in the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa.

Picturing Women: The Visual Politics of the Woman Suffrage Movement - Thursday, February 28, 6:00 p.m., Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust Street FREE!
This talk by 2012 – 2013 William H. Helfand Visual Culture Fellow Allison Lange will discuss how images became powerful political tools for suffragists and their opponents, and the ways in which reformers used pictures to transform conceptions of gender and reimagine womanhood during the nineteenth century. Registration is required at http://librarycompany.org/events/vcpevent.htm

Show-and-Share (Living as Form) – Thursday, February 28, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
This weekly series of show-and-tell-style events features open, skill-share lessons – led by Philadelphia-based artists, curators, writers, filmmakers and other cultural producers – on a wide range of topics. This week’s featured guests and sharings are:
Kaytie Johnson | Plush: A Brief History of Black Velvet Paintings
Kate Kraczon | Trial and Error: Non-Expert Advice for the Collection, Alteration and Care of 1890s-1940s Clothing
Ben Will & Sarah Eberle | Everything you Need to Know to Sabotage Your Art Career
Kaytie Johnson, Rochelle F. Levy Director and Chief Curator, The Galleries at Moore; Kate Kraczon, assistant curator, ICA Philadelphia; Ben Will, artist and co-director of RebekahTempleton Gallery; Sarah Eberle, co-director of Rebekah Templeton Gallery.

It’s First Friday! All events are FREE!
David Bottini New Paintings – opening reception Friday, March 1, 5 – 9 pm, F.A.N. Gallery, 221 Arch St.
Rebecca Rutstein “Deep Rift” – opening reception Friday, March 1, 6 – 8:30 pm, Bridgette Mayer Gallery, 709 Walnut St.
Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce its sixth solo exhibition of work by artist and Pew Fellow, Rebecca Rutstein. Deep Rift will be on view from February 27 to March 30, 2013, with an opening reception Friday, March 1, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. The exhibition will feature new large and small paintings, as well as a site-specific, wall mounted sculptural piece spanning 10 x 16 ½ feet.
Warrior Writers Performance – Friday, March 1, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St.
A reading and live music performance by veterans of Warrior Writers who share their experiences and works that were created during writing, poetry and art-making workshops held throughout the year. Warrior Writers is a Philadelphia-based, veteran-focused arts organization that fosters artistic exploration and expression through casual, welcoming workshops and retreats that encourage and support healing and community building. By using art as a tool for transformation, Warrior Writers helps to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians by creating a culture that articulates veterans’ experiences, provides a peer-supported, safe, and creative community for artistic expression, and bears witness to the lived experiences and truths of warriors. The creative works produced in Warrior Writer’s writing and art-making workshops are shared with the public in the form of books, performances, and exhibitions that provide opportunities for the broader public to better understand veterans’ experiences.
Mark Dixon: Acropodium – opening reception Friday, March 1, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, artspace liberti, 2424 E. York St.
Dixon’s paintings explore individual and group memory. His current body of work incorporates public monuments and their attempt to memorialize an event or person in the larger public consciousness. Dixon embraces both the figurative elements of monuments as well as the modernist, minimal elements of post-World War II memorials. Translated into the medium of paint, this dialogue between the figurative and the minimal takes on a different set of questions related to painting in contemporary art practice.
Grimaldi Baéz: A Cemi Waste of Macho Time – Opening reception Friday, March 1 6 – 10 pm, Napoleon, 319 North 11th st, 2nd Floor
An exhibition by Grimaldi Baéz curated by NAPOLEON member José A. Ortiz Pagán “O.T.S.”
The bell sounds. Did the fight just start or end? This is the question the artist Grimaldi Baéz tries to answer with his recent body of work. Why do we collectively glorify and demonized the so-called “heroes” of today? Juxtaposing elements from religion and sports, Baéz invites us to play the role of referee as we surround a mythical boxing ring.
“Concatenation” Olivia Robinson – First Friday Opening, March 1, 6-10pm, Grizzly Grizzly, 319 North 11th Street
This March, Olivia Robinson transforms Grizzly Grizzly into an immersive environment uniting the metaphysics of hand, word, and technology in “Concatenation”. Robinson’s exhibition features two related bodies of work. Alchemy & Mediations is a series of electronic textile wall pieces, each emitting light based on interconnectedness. The second series, Context Posters, consists of over one hundred hand-drawn text works that explore patterns in language using a process of concatenation, an operation – in both formal language theory and computer programming – of joining two or more separate items end-to-end, in “strings”. Alchemy & Meditations is a polyptych consisting of thirteen electronic textile pieces. Each piece is a functioning circuit – a pattern of copper fabric connects hundreds of light emitting diodes. As electricity runs through the artwork, the LEDs glow. The connection in this work is literal – it is the fact of their connectedness that causes the work to emit light.

Temple University Concert Choir – Friday, March 1, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center, FREE!
Paul Rardin, conductor. DANCE MIX: BRAHMS Liebeslieder Wälzer, Op. 52, BATES Observer in the Magellanic Cloud and MONK Astronaut Anthem

Walking Tour: A World Apart – 19th and early 20th Century Women’s Clubs and Societies – Saturday, March 2, 11 am, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
Philadelphia was once famously “clubby” and although many were literally “Old Boys’ Clubs,” women developed their own organizations as well, a number of which survive in Center City today. Join the New Century Trust’s Meg Kelly for a tour that will include visits to the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, Pennsylvania Chapter, the Cosmopolitan Club, the New Century Trust, and the former site of the Magdalen Society.
All tours are free and open to the public, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space on a tour, and for more tour information and schedules, visit http://www.hiddencityphila.org.

Elusive Quest: Patty Castner and Craig Stover – Artist talk Sunday, March 3, 1-4 pm, Cerulean Arts, 1355 Ridge Ave. FREE!
Elusive Quest features work by Patty Castner and Craig Stover created in pursuit of understanding the world around them. For Castner, the delicate balance of unseen subsystems serve as inspiration, taking us below the surface to an illusory world of cells and the forces that sometimes threaten them. Craig Stover views his work as a giant conversation with each image leading to the next in which imaginary botanical and mythological themes, both ancient and personal, ebb and flow.

Temple University Symphonic Band – Sunday, March 3, 4 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Matthew Brunner, conductor. BRITISH INVASION: KNOX Voluntary on “Hyfrydol”, JACOB Old Wine in New Bottles, HOLST Suite in F, GORB Adrenaline City.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
The Barnes Collection – Wednesday – Monday 9:30 – 6 (Fridays till 10), 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. FREE!
The Barnes Collection, the newest museum on the Parkway, admits students with Temple student ID for free after 4 pm when the museum is open (museum is closed on Tuesday, but open till 10 on Friday).
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, February 18, 2013

Lectures & Artist Talks

Artist Talk: John Muse – Wednesday, February 20, 10 am, Architecture 104
John Muse is an artist and writer living in Haverford, Pennsylvania. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Haverford College. From 2007 to 2009 he served as the Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow at Haverford’s Hurford Humanities Center. In 2006 he received a Ph.D. in Rhetoric from U.C. Berkeley. His dissertation, The Rhetorical Afterlife of Photographic Evidence: Roland Barthes, Avital Ronell, Roni Horn, co-chaired by Judith Butler and Kaja Silverman, analyzes Barthes’ numerous writings on photography, an artwork by Horn entitled Another Water (the River Thames, for Example), and an essay by Ronell on the videotaped beating of Rodney King, “TraumaTV: Twelve Steps Beyond the Pleasure Principle.” Muse shows how these works use photographs to promulgate a crisis of the evident.

Laurie Wagman Lecture Series in Glass: Rob Wynn – Wednesday, February 20, 1:30 pm, Room B-089

Artist Talk: Amanda Trager & Erik Moskowitz – Wednesday, February 20, 5:45 pm, Annenberg Hall Room 3
Moskowitz/Trager’s conceptual video works inhabit ideas about collectivities and self-determination, featuring characters whose voices have been replaced by dubbed singing. Their newest work will premiere at the 2013 Rotterdam International Film Festival, and at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

Architecture Film Series: Jiro Dreams of Sushi – Wednesday, February 20, 6 pm, Architecture 104
A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his business in the basement of a Tokyo office building, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu. “David Gelb’s documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” conjures up well-worn adages. “Practice makes perfect” is the first that leaps out watching chef Jiro Ono’s tireless quest for excellence. And the appearance of his unassuming, subterranean 10-seat restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, is indeed deceiving; the hole-in-the-wall touts a three-star Michelin rating, and it was the first sushi restaurant to earn the distinction. And yet, for all the trite sayings that come to mind, the story feels exceptional thanks to the subject, a self-made perfectionist still pursuing culinary transcendence. “ -Stephanie Merry, Washington Post

Critical Dialogues: Ronnie Bass - Wednesday, February 20, 6 pm, Room B04
Ronnie Bass is visual artist and musician living in New York City. He creates narrative-based works utilizing various media including video, sound, sculpture, installation, and performance. Bass has exhibited nationally and internationally at museums and galleries including Anthology Film Archives, MoMA P.S.1, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, Performa07; all New York, ICA; Philadelphia, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Henry Art Gallery; Seattle, Transmission Gallery; Glasgow, Contemporary Art Center; Tel Aviv, and The Building; Berlin, among others. Musical compositions include the score for Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Guggenheim prize exhibition, Tomorrow Is Another Fine Day, at the Serpentine Gallery in London. Bass was born in 1976 in Hurst, Texas. He received a BFA in drawing and painting from the University of North Texas and an MFA in visual art from Columbia University. Bass is a professor of digital art and video art at New York University. He is currently producing a German electronica album with artist Gandalf Gavan under the collective name DAS.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Graham McDougal – Thursday, February 21, 12:15 pm, Room B083 Graham McDougal’s research for his studio practice begins with contemporary design language and its dissemination as printed matter. The work is realized in a variety of media, often in multiple, and he has worked deliberately to exhibit in a range of formats from gallery exhibitions to artists’ books and curatorial projects. Recent exhibitions position his work within a discourse that makes reference to the book page as an armature or source and to readings as a text or image. This relationship between text, image, reading and seeing has been a consistent theme in his practice.

On American Main Streets: A Conversation with Miles Orvell and Sandy Sorlien – Thursday, February 21, 2:30 pm, Paley Library Lecture Hall
What is an American Main Street? Is it a memory or image that has been perpetuated through American writing and art? A real space within new urbanist town planning? Or is it a place where some are welcome and others are shunned? Perhaps it is all of the above. Join us to examine these real and imagined notions of American main streets with Miles Orvell and Sandy Sorlien. Orvell is the author of The Death and Life of Main Street: Small Towns in American Memory, Space, and Community (University of North Carolina Press 2012) and professor of English and American studies at Temple. In 2009, he received the BodePearson Prize for lifetime achievement, awarded by the American Studies Association. Sorlien is the author of Fifty Houses: Images from the American Road (Johns Hopkins 2002), and is finishing a book about Main Streets in America with the working title The Heart of Town.

The Temple Art History Distinguished Alumni and Scholar Lecture series: Dr. Maureen Pelta “What Becomes a Legend? Correggio at the Crossroads of Biography and Style” – Thursday, February 21, 5:30 pm, Anderson Hall Room 007
Dr. Maureen Pelta, BA, 1975; MA, 1978 is Professor of Art History, Moore College of Art & Design.

Shows & Exhibitions

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
-Ann Marie Krulick, Painting
-James Dunn, Printing
-Anna Decaria, Fibers
Student Lounge Gallery
-Bryanne Noritsky, Painting
Receptions Friday, February 22, 6-9 pm

New Illusions : a group photography show (February 20-26) – Works from the Senior Photography classes at University of the Arts & Tyler School of Art. Monday – Friday 9 am to 6 pm. Reception Friday, February 22nd from 6 to 8 pm
In order to foster the growing relationship between University of the Art’s and Tyler School of Art’s photography departments, New Illusions brings together works from the senior classes from each institution. The photographs revolve around a coming-of-age theme, and are based on the Virginia Woolf quote, “Growing up is losing some illusions, in order to acquire others.”

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, February 20, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium
Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM Senior Show (through February 19)
The Sophomore LOVE Exhibition (February 13–March 1)

Temple Rome
Trasparenze (Transparency) presents the works of four artists who are connected by a common approach to transparency, intended as clarity and truth, time and existence, materials and technique. But Transparency refers also to the clear friendship of the artists. Rome-based Gregorio Botta and Los Angeles artist John David O’Brien met at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome in 1982; Botta invited Barbara Salvucci and O’Brien invited Linda Hudson to participate in this group installation. (thru March 1)
See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Free trip to the American Craft Council Craft Show in Baltimore. Bus leaves 13th & Diamond St. at 8 am on Wednesday, February 20, and returns to Tyler around 8 pm. Free ticket from Student Life required. Stop by the Tyler Front desk on Monday February 18 between noon and 2 pm, or find me in my office. As of press time there are 6 tickets left!

Are you concerned about Temple’s Sustainability efforts? Are you looking for a way to give back to Temple with service? Student Life is looking for someone to serve with Temple’s Sustainability Ambassadors program. Ambassadors meet once a month (usually the last Wednesday at 3:30 pm) to both learn about ways to live a lower-carbon-footprint life and help direct Temple’s efforts to be more sustainable in the operation of the University. Ideally, you would attend the monthly meetings and then work with Tyler Student Life to plan programs to help Tyler be a more earth-friendly school as well as help educate other students how they can live more sustainably. If you are interested, please email miss.kari@temple.edu.

Looking for a way to help the university reach its goal of reducing its energy consumption by 25% in two years? Want to do your part to ensure that tuition dollars are spent wisely? Take the Energy Conservation Pledge! The pledge lays out simple steps that can be taken to decrease energy use. The Office of Sustainability set a goal of achieving 1,500 energy conservation pledges by Earth Day on April 22, 2013. Weekly updates will be posted on the Office of Sustainability’s website, displaying the progress toward its goal. By taking the pledge, you can show your support for Temple’s efforts to reduce energy waste on campus. http://sustainability.temple.edu/get-involved/energy-conservation-pledge

The students of Moore College of Art and Design invite Tyler Students to participate in a community art supply drive between all art schools in the city to collect materials for Warrior Writers’ workshops. The drive will run from February 15 – March 16, and finish with a get together between students and the Warrior Writers, (date and time to be announced). A box has been placed at the front desk for donations of any art supplies. Warrior Writers is a veteran-focused arts organization that fosters artistic exploration and expression through casual, welcoming workshops and retreats to encourage healing and community building. The creative works produced by Warrior Writers’ and workshops will be held in conjunction with the current exhibition at the Galleries at Moore, “Living as Form” (through March 16).

It’s Career Week!
Monday, 18th: Career Fair Preparation; Liberal Arts Alumni Career Panel; Is this SUITable?
Tuesday, 19th: Career Fair Preparation; Student and Alumni Networking Night; Is this SUITable?
Wednesday, 20th: Internship Strategies Workshop; Federal Job Search Strategies Workshop; Is this SUITable?
Thursday, 21st: Career Fair
Check out information on all of these events at http://www.temple.edu/provost/careercenter/students/events.html.

It’s also National Engineers Week. Don’t think it applies to you? Check out these interesting talks (in the Engineering building across from Tyler unless otherwise noted):
*Monday, February 18, noon: “Beauty and the Bridge” -Dr. William Miller, Rm. 102
*Tuesday, February 19, 1 pm: “How Does Your Medicine Cabinet Impact the Environment?” -Dr. Judy Zhang, Rm. 529, and 2 pm, “Engineering a Better Knee”-Dr. Nancy Pleshko, Rm. 825
*Wednesday, February 20, noon: Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Wolf “The Challenge and Inspiration of Spaceflight” – Rm. 126 and 3 pm, “Fiber Optic Technology” – Verizon FIOS -Dr. Saroj Biswas – Rm. 102
*Thursday, February 21, 11 am: Electrical Power Generated Bike -Dr. Saroj Biswas, Bell Tower and 2:00pm, “How Nature Helps Remove Environmental Pollutant” – Dr. Benoit Van Aken, Rm. 528
*Friday, February 22, 10 am: “Planning for the Year 2040, Getting from Here to There” – Richard Bickel, Director of Planning for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Rm. 126 and 11am, “Solar Simulator Workstation Demonstration” – Dr. Svetlana Neretina, Lobby

Free Workshop: Building a Sustainable Life as an Artist (a series of three free workshops from Artists U). Why artists are poor and why they shouldn’t be; tools artists have used to make things easier; how to build a life that is balanced, productive, and sustainable. Drawing on seven years of work with artists locally and nationally, artist leaders will outline approaches for reconnecting with our deep values, building community, and slaying the two demons of the artist’s life: time and money. Class size is limited, and you must attend all three sessions: Tuesdays, March 5, 12 & 19 from 7 – 9 pm at the Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City, 20 N American Street, Philadelphia. To register: info@artistsu.org

Gig opportunity: A group of Philadelphia’s best journalists and artists will be launching a graphic journalism project in June, and we need a skilled web designer, preferably in his or her third or fourth year, or an MFA student, to help us create a rich showcase for the project. We’re looking for someone savvy in HTML5/CSS3 and/or Flash who can set up the site using a CMS that can be handed off to the editors for future editing. Compensation will be determined based on time estimate. We’re also happy to give you any verification you need to ensure you get credit, in addition to payment. If interested, please send at least two and no more than five samples of work to Andrew Thompson at andrewscottthompson@gmail.com.

PAID Internship Opportunity: 40th Anniversary Program Development Intern. Greater Reston Art Center (GRACE) was fortunate to be selected for a 2013 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program, which provides a paid internship to introduce college students to the nonprofit community. This year we will hire a 40th Anniversary Program Development Intern to research and compile the history of the first 40 years of GRACE, then develop materials for the 40th season. The intern will leave with products created during their internship. The internship is for 8 weeks this summer, with a total stipend of $2,750. Interested candidates must have strong research, writing, and communication skills. Candidates must be currently enrolled as full time undergraduate students and returning to college for Fall 2013. Interested candidates should send their resume, along with a cover letter outlining why they are a good fit for this internship, and a writing sample by email, mail or fax by March 31, 2013, to Jeanne Loveland, Education Director at jloveland@restonarts.org . For full details see the complete listing at http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1109985535580-73/ExxonMobil+Intern.pdf

PAID Internship Opportunity: MASS MoCA offers several internships for the upcoming summer 2013 season. Internship Application deadline is Monday, March 4th.
MASS MoCA’s intern education program is made possible by the generous support of Agnes Gund, Bob and Gayle Greenhill (in honor of Susy and Jack Wadsworth). MASS MoCA seeks full-time interns for many departments. Spend a season in the culturally rich, naturally beautiful Berkshires, while gaining invaluable professional experience in the arts. Stipend ($100/week) and housing are available for all interns. For details, including job descriptions, see http://www.massmoca.org/opportunities.php

Internship Opportunities: Philadelphia Woodworks Members Woodshop is looking for 2 interns:
Web Marketing Intern: Candidates will ideally have significant undergraduate experience and/or several years of work experience in digital marketing, web design and photo editing. Strong, provable knowledge of WordPress and Photoshop will greatly improve candidacy. A basic understanding of HTML programming is a plus, but not required. For details, see http://goo.gl/Xuh8i
Woodshop Intern: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven skill and understanding of woodworking equipment and techniques including tablesaws, jointers, planers, miter saws, bandsaws, lathes, drill presses, routers, nailers, sanders, hand tools, joinery, cabinet and furniture making and finishing; Dependable transportation for all weather conditions. Shop Intern will enjoy free member access to the shop during off-hours for personal projects. For details, see http://goo.gl/ZZWZk

Internship Opportunity: James Oliver Gallery is looking for interns this coming spring, summer and fall. The James Oliver Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in the greater Philadelphia region with ties to art markets in NYC, Boston, DC and overseas as well. Currently we have revamped our internship program with the help of campus Philly and are seeking to establish college partners. The internship program is open to all majors and will allow students to work in developmental and operational roles. Each student in the program will receive a portfolio piece for their resume upon full completion of their internship. Such pieces will include co-curating an exhibition, cited credentials in publications, and a chance to meet local and international art world contacts. The internship program focuses on four different areas of the gallery business: creative design and development, events programming and client services, creative media marketing, and gallery fashion and development. However, we are not all work and no play. The gallery offers several events for interns to network with local artists and professionals and enjoy private parties and movie screenings within the gallery. If you are interested please email us at upierrenoel@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Are you a Tyler student knowledgeable in Graphic Art who has the ability to volunteer, one time, for 3-4 hours with a program serving older adults at Temple. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Temple Center City, a liberal arts college for students over 50 years of age, has a member newsletter that could use some creative input to improve the design. If you have a little time, and want to add something to your resume/portfolio, we would love your help. Please call Adam Brunner, Director, (215) 204-1511.

Volunteer Opportunity: Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care is looking for dedicated and compassionate students who might be interested in volunteering with our hospice patients. Over the years we who work in hospice have found that terminally ill patients and their families greatly benefit from additional care and support from their community. Our hospice staff and volunteers give of themselves to ensure that every patient is able to receive the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need at each stage of their illness. Evercare is currently molding an art and music intervention programs for our patients. Our ideal vision of the art and music interventions program is to bring music and art to individuals in the last stages of their lives. This is not just to provide them with company in their final days, but to enlighten them in the ways that only art and music can. Though we may not be able to cure the illnesses brought on by age, we can use the practices of art and music to rejuvenate their souls. Volunteer responsibilities could range from simply visiting the patients to engaging in various types of crafts or creating and dancing to music. The program is overall flexible based on student abilities and availabilities. Evercare is mutually beneficial; the volunteer service serves more than our patients, but also the students participating. They are exposed to all sorts of experiences and networking potential. I could not begin to describe the ways being a part of this program has already enriched my life and hope these sentiments can extend to students in your school as well. If you have interests, questions, or comments, feel free to email me at tigarcia@ursinus.edu or call my cell phone at (570) 497-3962.

Call for artists, deadline March 1: Philly Roller Girls is looking for a brand new design for our 2013 season tee! Submit your designs to prg2013teedesign@gmail.com. Submissions, please include the following information to be considered: Name, School, Phone Number and Primary Email We will select our favorite design from each participating school and post them on our facebook page. Whichever design gets the most likes, wins! Voting timeline: March 3-9. So, what do you get out of it?: season tickets to our home bouts, a free tee with YOUR design, recognition at our first home bout, a new piece for your portfolio, and exposure of your art by PRG fans!!!

Call for artists, deadline March 2: Woodmere Art Museum’s 72nd Annual Juried Exhibition May 25-September 1, 2013. The exhibition will feature works in a wide variety of media from artists living within 50 miles of the Museum. Works will be selected to create a cohesive presentation that explores contemporary themes and ideas within the arts of Philadelphia. The exhibition will be juried by artists Donna Nelson and Rubens Ghenov. In conjunction with the juried show, some of Nelson’s and Ghenov’s own work will be on view, and the artists will select objects for display from Woodmere’s collection that relate to the show’s themes. The exhibition will be accompanied by an illustrated catalog.
http://woodmereartmuseum.org/annual-juried-exhibition/

Call for artists, deadline March 15: “Left to Your One Device.” Create something using only one tool. The tool can be anything you choose, and your creation can be in any discipline or medium. Make a short video, and send it to use by March 15th. In 30-90 seconds, tell us about yourself, what you created, what tool you used, and how you used it to create your entry. Artists, craftspeople, and creative individuals of all ages are welcome to enter the “One Device” contest. Visit our website for complete entry guidelines. Send your video, entry form, and video release form to: onedevicecontest@gmail.com. Digital submissions only. If you are under 18, please obtain parent/guardian permission. The winning entries will be awarded prizes designed to inspire and help you create: hands-on experiences at The Clay Studio and Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, membership to the West Philly Tool Library, and supplies from Artists & Craftsmen, with more to be announced shortly. Entries will be juried, and prizes will be announced on April 15th, 2013. The videos of the winners and runners-up will be featured on our website. Stay tuned for more information about prizes and a special performance at the Contest Reception on April 25th, 6-8pm.

Call for artists, deadline March 22: Many artists call Philadelphia restaurants and bars their day job, and now there’s a chance for them to see the two worlds meet. Metropolitan Gallery 250 is calling for submissions for its new “Sidework Series,” with a March 22 deadline for submissions. In order to enter, you must be employed by an area restaurant, bar or bakery. For an application, email Dani at dani@metropolitanbakery.com.

Call for artists: West Kensington Ministry at Norris Square is looking for artists for their 5th annual Stations of the Cross an Artistic Interpretation. The procession will be held on Good Friday, March 29th at 3pm in Norris Square Park located in front of the West Kensington Ministry. The expectation is for the artist to choose a station and create a piece based on that station and be present at the station on March 29th at 3pm during the procession and speak about the station. It is also expected that the artist donate the work to the West Kensington Ministry so as to display it. To see some pictures of a previous Stations of the Cross visit www.westkensingtonministry.com (click tab pics/vids and to see pictures and a video of a previous Stations of the Cross). If interested, email Adan.mairena@gmail.com or call 267-324-7386.

Call for artists, deadline April 1: “Pinned.” 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. Artists working in all media are encouraged to participate. Artists may submit proposals or completed works for consideration. All submissions, including images, must be made online. A nominal entry fee of $10 for PS members and $20 for non-members will be assessed. For prospectus and more information, go to www.philasculptors.org. Contact: Leslie Kaufman, 215-413-9126, lesliekaufman@verizon.net

Deadlines

Out & About

Pay-What-You-Wish President’s Day at the National Museum of American Jewish History – Monday, February 18, 10 am – 5 pm, National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 South Independence Mall East
The Museum will be open specially on Monday, February 18, for Presidents’ Day with pay-what-you-wish admission. No advance tickets needed, please just check in at the Admissions Desk upon arrival. In addition to the Museum’s core exhibition, admission also includes two special exhibitions: Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges and Jewish Artists in America 1925-1945: Selections from the Collection of Steven and Stephanie Wasser

Gigantic Sequins 4.1 PHILLY Release Celebration/Reading – Monday, February 18, 7 pm, Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, 1834 E. Frankford Ave FREE!
Literary arts journal Gigantic Sequins is celebrating the release of issue 4.1! Amelia Bentley, Adele Regina Somma, and Robin Miller will be reading. Expect sculptures and photography (by Ian Carlos Crawford) too!

Mr. President, I’m Frederick Douglass - Monday, February 18, 7 pm, Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square FREE!
The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia will host “Mr. President, I’m Frederick Douglass,” a one-act play and discussion in celebration of Black History Month and Presidents Day at 7:00pm Feb 18 at the Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. The 35 minute play, based on Douglass’ and Lincoln’s writings with a fictional character added, is offered through Beacon Theatre Productions which strives to produce plays of social significance to the community. The action of the play takes place after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln early in 1863, when the Union Army began to enlist African American men into service. The first “colored regiment” to be formed was the Massachusetts 54th. Frederick Douglass, an ex-slave, and well-known abolitionist speaker of the day, was concerned that the men in the 54th have the same pay and privilege as the white soldiers in the Union Army. He requested, and was granted, an appointment with the president in August of 1863, to address these concerns, which is the subject of this drama.

Visualizing Vapors: The Shift from Smell to Smoke in Defining Air Quality – Tuesday, February 19, noon, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street FREE!
How did a mid-19th-century concern with stench become a Progressive Era fight against smoke? Why did smoke transform from a symbol of civic pride and progress to the harbinger of a polluted atmosphere? This talk provides one answer to these questions by closely examining the connections between anti-stench and anti-smoke agitation. Rather than viewing the anti-smoke crusades as a departure from earlier complacency about industrial pollution, this talk situates the fight against smoke as a direct outgrowth of earlier worries about bad odors. The talk focuses on the significant role the graphic press played in the transition from smell to smoke. The demands of a visual medium mandated sensory translation; as artists tried to illustrate the New York City health concerns about Hunter’s Point, they sought an iconography for smell and found their answer in billows of smoke. By focusing on the interplay between the senses of smell and sight, this talk—and its many illustrations—explain the historically contingent reasons that visions of smoke, rather than stenches of industry, launched a widespread campaign for improved air quality.

A Conversation with Saru Jayaraman: Behind the Kitchen Door - Tuesday, February 19, 6 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street FREE!
A force for social justice, Saru Jayaraman is the co-founder and co-director of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, a New York City-based nonprofit that organizes restaurant workers to win workplace justice campaigns, conduct research and policy work, and launch cooperatively owned restaurants. A graduate of Yale Law School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, she is a professor at Brooklyn and Queens Colleges and New York University, and she is co-editor of The New Urban Immigrant Workforce. Her timely new book, Behind the Kitchen Door is an exploration of the political, economic, and moral implications of dining out.

Conversation: Manifestations of Resistance – Tuesday, February 19, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
What is the role of culture in social struggles, war, and protest? This conversation will explore how artistic methodologies can be used towards the production of social change, and how forms of activism, in turn, can become part of one’s personal cultural practice. Featuring facilitator, Janet Kaplan, Program Director (Curatorial Studies), Moore College of Art & Design, and participants: Avi Alpert | Machete Group; Brianna Barton | Occupy Vacant Lots; Scott Rigby | Basekamp

Tapestry of African American Art: A Conversation with Leroy Johnson – Tuesday, February 19, 6 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Print and Picture Collection 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Leroy Johnson, one of the artists who participated in the recent public artworks project commissioned for the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC) at 48th Street and Haverford Avenue, will provide a PowerPoint presentation of African American artists who have inspired him. He will discuss their influence on and relevance to contemporary art as well as their connection to the history of making art. Additional materials will be provided, including books, videos and a bibliography.

Etty – Tuesday, February 19, 7 pm, Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave FREE!
Chestnut Hill College will host a performance of the 2010 Philadelphia Fringe Festival selection, “Etty” on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the East Parlor. The event, which has been brought back to the College by popular demand, is sponsored by the Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Chestnut Hill College. “Etty” is a touring one-woman theatrical play based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum, adapted and performed by actor Susan Stein and directed by Austin Pendleton. Following the performance, there will be a panel discussion and time for audience response. Using only Etty Hillesum’s words, Susan Stein’s adaptation transports us back to 1943 when Etty, a young Jewish woman, is about to be deported from Holland. As she prepares for the three-day journey eastward, she digs deeper into her soul to understand this piece of history and root out any hatred or bitterness, believing that humanity is the best and only solution for survival. Etty’s words, insights and beliefs reach out from the Holocaust and allow us to see the power of hope and individual thought in the most extreme of circumstances. In her gentle yet forthright way, Etty asks us not to leave her at Auschwitz but to let her have a bit of say in what she hopes will be a new world.

Art at Lunch: Early American Landscape Painting and the Business of Art in 19th century Philadelphia – Wednesday, February 20, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Before the sublime and romantic images of the Hudson River School, American landscape painting often consisted of images of grand country houses in industrious farmscapes, ships sailing in and out of busy ports and picturesque views of plantation agriculture. Curator of Historical Art, Dr. Anna O Marley, highlights landscape paintings in PAFA’s permanent collection within a discussion of how these works challenge our traditional understanding of landscapes as an allegory of national and regional identity by considering the impacts of patronage, imperialism, colonialism and capitalism on artist’s affiliated with PAFA throughout the long nineteenth century.

Master Class: Lewis Porter, jazz pianist and historian – Wednesday, February 20, 4:30 pm, Klein Recital Hall, Presser Hall FREE!

Germantown Artists Roundtable – Wednesday, February 20, 7 pm, Build a Bridge, 205 W. Tulpehocken St. FREE!
Artists of all genres, art educators, businesses connected to the arts and art lovers who live here and or work in Germantown. Our community is abundant with artists who live and/or work here. Join in the creation of a lively Germantown artist network and directory as we work towards creating an arts district/corridor in Germantown while supporting local artists and art events.

Bucks County Illustrators Society Third Annual Illustrators’ Meet & Greet – Tuesday, February 19, 7-9 pm, Paxson Hall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 84 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown FREE!
We cordially invite everyone in communications, publishing, advertising, design and related industries to our informal evening of networking. Illustrators will have their portfolios on display. Enjoy refreshments and meet our outstanding local illustrators, who offer singularly creative resources to the business community. Free admission. If you are an illustrator and would like to attend with your portfolio, please emailpatachilles@aol.com before February 18.

Film Screening: Cleopatra – Wednesday, February 20, 7:00pm · International House, 3701 Chestnut St. FREE!
Organized in conjunction with White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart, we present a rare screening of Michel Auder’s Cleopatra (US/France/Italy, 1970, 16mm transfer to digital, color, 155 min.): an improvisatory and campy take on Joseph Mankiewicz’s 1963 Hollywood classic starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Featuring a cast of regulars from Andy Warhol’s ensemble, including Viva, Louis Waldon, Taylor Mead, Ondine, Andrea Feldman, Gerard Melanga, and others.

Temple University Wind Symphony: DEDICATIONS – Wednesday, February 20, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center: Lew Klein Hall FREE!
Emily Threinen, conductor/Robert Taylor, guest conductor, playing Antonin Dvorak, es Strens and Pavel Tchesnokov

Brown Bag Lecture: “Ancient Artifacts In Court: How the Case of Rubin v. Iran Could Affect Museums” – Thursday, February 21, 12:30 pm, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), 3260 South Street FREE!
In this lunchtime lecture, Laina Lopez, an attorney with Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe, LLP, will discuss whether the cultural heritage of another country can be put up for sale by United States courts to satisfy judgments for the victims of terrorism. Sponsored by the Penn Cultural Heritage Center.

Master Class: Marina Piccinini, Flute – Thursday, February 21, 4 pm, Temple University – Klein Recital Hall, Presser Hall FREE!
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society in the presentation of this master class. Sponsored in part by the Temple University General Activities Fund.

Tree House Books 24th National African-American Read-in – Thursday, February 21, 5 – 6:30 pm, Tree House Books, 1430 West Susquehanna Ave FREE!
Tree House Books will join organizations across the country in the 24th National African American Read-In (http://www.ncte.org/action/aari), which encourages the celebration of literacy as part of African American History Month in February. Children, parents, and the public are invited to Tree House Books to hear children read aloud, participate in a student reading circle, share a story, and honor books authored by African Americans.

Laurence Salzmann: Turkey’s Sephardim Then and Now – Opening reception Thursday, February 21, 6 – 8 pm, Open Lens Gallery – Gershman Y. 401 S. Broad St. FREE!
Laurence Salzmann has documented the Sephardic Jewish community of Turkey over several decades. In this show, he provides updates on subjects he shot twenty years ago, revealing the changes this fascinating, thriving community has experienced in modern Turkey. Opening Reception is FREE and open to the public and includes a panel discussion with the artist and Micaela Amateau Amato , whose exhibit Qasida/Casida: Los Chuetas Mallorquines appears in The Borowsky Gallery.

Micaela Amateau Amato – Qasida/Casida: Los Chuetas Mallorquines – Opening reception Thursday, February 21, 6 – 8 pm, Borowsky Gallery – Gershman Y. 401 S. Broad St. FREE!
Artist Micaela Amateau Amato explores part of her own Sephardic Jewish heritage in a striking installation. Through cast glass, ceramic and neon, she explores the painful legacy of Los Chuetas (the Jews), who settled the island of Majorca in the 15th century and still suffer prejudice after five centuries.

PennDesign Fine Arts Lecture Series: Wael Shawky - Thursday, February 21, 6:30 pm, ICA, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
Wael Shawky is an international artist who has participated in workshops, residencies, biennials, and solo shows in Europe, Asia, and North America. Using children or puppets to reenact narratives, Shawky’s work deals with the historical events of the Middle East through videos, installations, and sculpture. He creates layered and immersive video experiences with meticulously produced settings and costumes, along with a wealth of literary and historic references and music. Shawky completed his BFA at the University of Alexandria in 1994, followed by an MFA at the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. He currently lives and works in Alexandria, Egypt.

Graduate Symposium: Women in American Art – Saturday, February 23, 10 am – 4 pm, PAFA – Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St. **
This Graduate Symposium offers an opportunity for area graduate students to present new research on a particular artist or group of artists in American Art. Featuring original papers presented by graduate-level students at the University of Delaware, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Princeton University, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Temple University, the program will conclude with a panel discussion by illustrious scholars of American Art. The Graduate Symposium is held in conjunction with PAFA’s landmark exhibition, “The Female Gaze: Women Artists Making Their World” (on view through April 7, 2013). **Note: this event is listed as costing $15, but free for members. Temple is an institutional member, so admission may be free with Temple ID card.

John Cage: How to Get Started – Live! – Saturday, February 23, 12:30 or 5 pm, Hepburn Teaching Theater, Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr FREE!
John Cage’s 1989 work How To Get Started is a collaborative experiment that explores improvisation and the origin of ideas. In the piece, Cage took the stage with ten note cards, shuffled the deck and spoke ‘off the cuff’ for no more than three minutes on each idea. His monologue was recorded in collaboration with engineers and looped back as the next card was addressed, creating a complex acoustic layering of his ideas. In honor of John Cage’s centennial, Bryn Mawr College and Danspace Project join with the John Cage Trust and Slought Foundation on Saturday, February 23rd to revive Cage’s work. In this daylong ‘happening,’ minds from across the arts — including Clauda LaRocco and Elizabeth Streb from 12:30pm-2:00pm and Douglas Dunn and Anne Waldman from 5:00-6:30pm — perform their own realizations in the Hepburn Teaching Theater at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. With introductory remarks by curators Laura Kuhn and Aaron Levy, collaborating sound engineer Peter Price, and post-performance conversation with the featured artists and guest curator Judy Hussie-Taylor. You are invited to contribute your own thoughts to the official archive of How to Get Started as well! Visit howtogetstarted.org for more information, or interact with the permanent installation at Slought in Philadelphia.

Curator Talk & Conversation: Brian Weil – Sunday, February 24, 2:00 pm, ICA, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
How can photography and activism meaningfully intersect? Curator Stamatina Gregory will introduce the exhibition Brian Weil, after which she will join Patrick Moore, Deputy Director of the Andy Warhol Museum, and Ric Curtis, Chair of the Department of Anthropology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former Board Chair of CitiWide Harm Reduction, for a conversation that will consider Weil’s commitment to both art and advocacy during his lifetime.

Paul R. Jones Annual Lecture, Sonya Clark From Hair to There – Sunday, February 24, 3 pm, DCCA: Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, 200 S Madison St. Wilmington, DE
Artist Sonya Clark works with the premise that hairdressing is the first textile art. Hair is both her subject and medium; Clark makes hair into cloth, cloth into hair, and combs into cloth and hair.

For Monday, February 11, 2013

Lectures and Artist Talks

Artist Talk: Leah Modigliani – Monday, February 11, 11am, ARCH 104
Leah Modigliani is an artist and writer living in Toronto. She earned a BFA degree from Concordia University (1993), a MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute (1997), and a PhD in Art History and Criticism at Stony Brook University (2010). Her visual work has been exhibited at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax, the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art in Toronto, and the Moore Space in Miami, amongst other galleries and museums. Her writing can be found online, in academic journals and contemporary art magazines such as Art Criticism and cmagazine. In general her visual and written work is marked by an interest in critiquing the institutional context of art within contemporary economics and politics. In particular her research is centered around the history of conceptual art, the dynamics of the art market, the history of the avant-garde, and the relationship of all these to historical and contemporary critiques of capitalism.

Build Your Own Cell Phone with Hive76 – Monday, February 11, 6-8 pm, Temple Contemporary
In response to our Advisory Council’s inquiry, “Can we use technology to build community?” we’ve invited the folks from Hive76 to conduct an innovative cellphone building workshop. As a group of makers and crafters who collectively invent, collaborate, and share skills, Hive76 members merge community and technology on a daily basis.
Space for this event is extremely limited, and registration is required: http://cellphoneworkshop-templecontemporary.eventbrite.com/

Artist Talk: Gregory Sholette – Tuesday February 12, 1 pm, ARCH 104
Gregory Sholette is a New York-based artist, writer, a founding member of Political Art Documentation/Distribution (PAD/D: 1980-1988), and REPOhistory (1989-2000), and author of Dark Matter: Art and Politics in an Age of Enterprise Culture, Pluto Press, 2011. His most recent exhibitions include 15 Islands for Robert Moses at the Queens Museum of Art Panorama, and the Imaginary Archive: Galway, Ireland. He is the co-curator with Olvier Ressler of the exhibition It’s the Political Economy, Stupid, at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York. An Assistant Professor of Sculpture at Queens College: City University of New York (CUNY), he is a member of Gulf Labor Coalition; The Institute for Wishful Thinking; and an academic adviser for the new, Home Workspace Program in Beirut, Lebanon.

Ander Mikalson: Score For A Dinosaur – Tuesday, February 12, 6 pm, Temple Contemporary
A rubber ball creates the sound of a rainstorm, a can of hairspray makes the sound of a flare gun, a blender becomes a Tyrannosaurus’ roar. Join us for Ander Mikalson’s Score for a Dinosaur where we’ll scream, stomp, smash twenty glass vases and use a food processor to make both sound and hummus. We’ll blow bubbles in a tub of water and ask, “where’s the goat?”. Everyone gets a lab coat to wear and a score to play. Together we’ll create sounds with the instruments in the room, spontaneously generating the soundtrack to a video.

Daughter Dreams: Critical Reflection and Audre Lorde Dream Journals – Tuesday, February 12, 6 pm, Women’s Study Lounge, Anderson Hall Room 812
Temple University’s Women’s Studies Department will host Alexis Pauline Gumbs, PhD, the self-defined queer Black trouble-maker and a Black feminist love evangelist for a public talk entitled “Daughter Dreams: Critical Reflection and Audre Lorde Dream Journals.”

George Ciccariello-Maher: Plantations, Projects and Prisons: Space and Political Identity – Wednesday, February 13, 10:30 am, Gladfelter Hall, Room 458

Artist Talk: Ché Rhodes – Wednesday, February 13, 1:30 pm, Room 121 (demo in hot shop at 2:30).
Ché Rhodes received his MFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From 1999 until 2005, he was Assistant Professor and Head of Glass Art Southern Illinois University, Carbondale’s School of Art and Design. Currently he is an Associate Professor and Head of Studio Glass at the University of Louisville, Allen R. Hite Art Institute in Kentucky. He is a former member of the Glass Art Society Board of Directors. and a current member of the Penland School of Crafts Board of Trustees. Ché has been represented by the Marta Hewett Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio for the duration of his career. Recently he acted as a Glass Art Society Conference Co-chair and demonstrated at the 2006 and 2010 G.A.S. Conferences. Additionally, he has worked as an instructor at Penland School of Crafts- Penland North Carolina, the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass- Corning, New York, and Scuola del Vetro: Abate Zanetti in Venice Italy.

Critical Dialogues: Wendy White - Wednesday, February 13, 6 pm, Room B04
Wendy White is an artist based in New York City. She is known for work that expands the parameters of painting through the use of multiple canvases, sculptural additions, and site-specific installation. She has had solo exhibitions at Leo Koenig Inc., New York, NY; Galeria Moriarty, Madrid, Spain; Van Horn, Düsseldorf, Germany; University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; and Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Chicago, IL. Group exhibitions include Hue & Cry, Sotheby’s S|2, New York, NY; Idealizing the Imaginary: Invention and Illusion in Contemporary Painting, Oakland University, Rochester, MI; A Painting Show, Harris Lieberman, New York, NY; Third Thoughts, CCA Andratx, Mallorca, Spain; Borderland Abstraction, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha, NE; So Athletic, Kunstverein Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Berlin, Germany; Quick While Still, Motus Fort, Tokyo, Japan; Platinum Metre, Aschenbach & Hofland, Amsterdam, NL; and Informal Relations, Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis, IN. White’s work has been reviewed in ArtForum, Art in America, The New York Times, The Brooklyn Rail, Time Out New York, New York Magazine, BOMB Magazine, and Art Papers. She is included in Phaidon’s anthology Vitamin P2: New Perspectives in Painting with an accompanying essay by Barry Schwabsky. Wendy White was born in Deep River, CT. She earned a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1993 and a MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in 2003. In April 2013, White will have a solo exhibition at Maruani & Noirhomme, Brussels, Belgium. She was the recipient of a 2012 Painting Fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Eunkang Koh – Thursday, February 14, 12:15 pm, Room B083 Humans as social animals and the societies in which they live are the main sources of motivation in Eunkang Koh’s work. Born and raised in the Korean myth culture and Buddhist philosophy, she draws from the human circumstances that flourish between reality and perception. Koh invents creature hybrids that portray ironic gestures along with a mixture of humor and grotesqueness, reflecting life in our consumerist society.

Peter Marshall: Explanation, Mechanism, and Development - Thursday, February 14
12:30–1:50 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
In some circles, explanations of human behavior and cognition – both normal and abnormal – are increasingly couched in biological terms. This turn to biology has met resistance from those who see advances in neuroscience and genetics as encouraging reductionism of an inappropriate kind. Between the extremes, a more nuanced position requires a careful consideration of the notions of explanation and mechanism as well as a focus on developmental processes and plasticity.

Barbara Ransby: Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson – Thursday, February 14, 4 pm, 10th floor, Gladfelter Hall

Artist Talk: Cloud Project – Thursday, February 14, 6 pm, Temple Contemporary
Matthew Craig and Kristen Mills (aka: Cloud) have been invited to Temple Contemporary to discuss the duality of starting a business while developing a strong sense of engagement within the Philadelphia community as artists, as producers, and as consumers.The duo will discuss their backgrounds in art, their coming to Tyler as graduate students, how the Cloud Project began and ultimately their goals with this project moving forward. Come join us! And of course, Cloud Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Resumania - Friday, February 15, 10:00-3:00 pm., Career Center, 220 Mitten Hall
Stop by for a 15 minute resume review from employer and alumni partners. This is a great place to make sure you have a winning resume to get that summer job, internship, or your first job after graduation!

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm.
Last CofFREE Monday today!
This is your last week to see the current exhibits, including the bees! Temple Contemporary will close for two weeks, beginning February 18, to get ready for the MFA Class of 2013 Thesis Shows beginning Wednesday, March 6.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Ann Marie Krulick, Painting
Cara Hertneky, Sculpture
Lindsay Maiorano, Painting
Reception Friday, February 15, 6-9

Student Lounge Gallery
Sanja Blazevic, Painting

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, February 13, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium
Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM Senior Show (through February 19)
The Annual Senior Packaging Exhibition (through February 12)
The Sophomore LOVE Exhibition (February 13–March 1)

Tyler Ceramics Collective Valentine Sale – Tuesday, February 12, 1: 30 – 6 pm
Tyler Ceramics Collective, Tyler School of Art’s student run ceramics club will be having a Valentine’s Day sale in the Tyler lobby. Including high quality but affordable fine art ceramics, from mugs and bowls to jars and vases. There will be something for everyone, and your loved ones too!

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday! Tyler will hold its first annual Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday celebration on Tuesday, February 12 from 10-11:45 in the Tyler Lobby. Enjoy free KingCake (with prizes!), coffee, and flash your art for beads (while supplies last). There will be a Spam Carving Contest at 11 am. The first 12 people who sign up beginning at 10 am will be given a can of Spam, a box of toothpicks, a plastic knife and spoon, and will have 30 minutes to create their masterpiece. Entries will be judged on artistic conception and title, as well as artistic merit. Puns are highly encouraged. Come out and enjoy a traditional New Orleans/Seattle celebration. All Temple students are welcome to participate!

Field Trip! The Office of Sustainability has organized a tour to visit Waste Management’s Material Recovery Facility and Revolution Recovery in northeast Philadelphia on Friday, March 1st. We will be sponsoring a bus to leave Temple’s Johnson & Hardwick (Broad and Norris)at 9:30 am and will return by 2:30 pm. Please share this information with your students and interested staff and faculty members. I have done the tours before and they are very interesting. The two facilities will provide a nice juxtaposition of the different types of sorting equipment employed by recycling facilities. Space is limited. I will be offering space on the trip on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is available at this site:http://sustainability.temple.edu/tour-sign-up.

Free Teaching Artist Workshops:
Marketing Working Group-Teaching Artist Statement- Thursday, February 21, 4:00-6:30 pm, Bartol Foundation, 230 South Broad Street, Suite 1003
It is important to define your philosophy and style as a teaching artist. Led by Michelle Angela Ortiz, Program Manager of the Bartol Foundation and experienced Teaching Artist, you will draft a teaching artist statement that reflects your unique point of view and the ‘product’ you will marketing to your potential audience. During this session, we will work through the template, give you time to draft your own statement, and then pair you up with your peers to get suggestions and feedback. Bring a laptop or just some paper and a pen, and leave with a strong draft for your Teaching Artist statement, the first step in developing your marketing packet.
Every Picture Tells a Story: Photo Documentation for Teaching Artists – Thursday, February 28th; 4:00-6:30 pm, Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, Crane Arts Building, 1400 North American Street, #103
A great photo can capture the energy, process and outcomes of your education workshops. Join Sarah Stolfa, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, who will share strategies for taking strong digital photographs that tell the story of a residency or ongoing program for a grant report, marketing materials, or website. Bring your own digital camera if you have one, or learn what to look for in purchasing a camera. We will also discuss how to develop a documentation plan, as well as issues related to taking pictures of children or those who require anonymity.
To register for either workshop, visit http://bartol.org/teaching-artist-programs/workshops/

Los Angeles Study Away: there will an information meetings on the LA Study Away/Internship program for the Summer and Fall 2013 semesters: Monday, February 11, 11 am, Annenberg Hall Room 3. LA Study Away is open to all qualified Temple students (undergraduate and graduate) across the University including the Division of Theater, Film & Media Arts; Tyler School of Art, Boyer College of Music, School of Media & Communication, CLA, and Fox School of Business. Applicants need to have completed 63 credits by the end of the Spring 2013 semester, and have a 3.0 GPA. For more details contact: Alison Crouse (crousea@temple.edu) or Prof. Allan Barber (allanbar@temple.edu) or visit http://smc.temple.edu/fma/la/.

Job Announcement: Alternate ROOTS. Alternate ROOTS seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Community/Artist Partnership Program (C/APP) Specialist. The ideal candidate will have experience in community organizing and an understanding of the connection between arts, creativity, and social justice. The C/APP Specialist will provide oversight and direction for C/APP including project management, design, implementation, development, administration and evaluation.This is a new position for Alternate ROOTS and is built on the foundation of the current strategic direction of the organization, which places a greater emphasis on strengthening the network of artists, communities, and regional, national, and international strategic partnerships in support of a progressive southern movement. The Community/Artists Partnership Program (C/APP) was initiated in 1993 to provide artists community training, technical assistance, and project support in the field of community-based arts. All program activities are meant to foster exemplary and equitable collaborations between artists and the communities with which they partner. Please submit resume, cover letter, and three references to employment@alternateroots.org by February 22. Alternate ROOTS is an equal opportunity employer. For more details, see http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs146/1102589302058/archive/1112287715309.html

Job Announcement: The Art of It, a New Artists’ Collaborative in Jenkintown, PA is seeking part-time sales associates (10-15 hrs a week) for our retail/gallery space. We are set to open within the next few weeks. Candidates should have both retail experience and knowledge about art. Rate is $7.25/hr with potential for discounted gallery/shelf space/classroom space for your own art. If you’re interested, please send your resume to: sturowski@comehometolindy.com

Fellowship Opportunity: The 2013 Bertha Anolic Memorial $1,500 Visual Arts Travel Award to Israel. Deadline to apply: May 1, 2013. Any Jewish student (Junior, Senior, or Graduate) studying in a Department of Fine Arts at an accredited art school or Jewish studies program may apply. Applicants must demonstrate a sincere interest in the visual arts (by avocation or profession), and a Jewish perspective towards the creative process, you do not have to be an art student to apply. The award may be used for independent study in the visual arts in Israel. The award may be used towards funding museum visits, independent research, studio work, materials, professional consultation, art travel, etc. The award will not pay for tuition for any program or course of study. The award is NOT for performing arts. For more information/to apply, contact Rita Rosen Poley, Anolic award coordinator, at (215) 884-7805, Cell: (215) 901-2656 or rita681@comcast.net

Call for artists, deadline March 1: Approaching 40. ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation is a non-profit, woman-run cooperative gallery dedicated to providing alternative space exhibition opportunities for innovative artists outside the commercial gallery system. Since 1973, ARC has given exposure and support to both men and women artists, providing an atmosphere for the continued development of artistic potential and experimentation. This special exhibition, in celebration of the upcoming 40th anniversary of ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation is an open call exhibition, non-juried, with all work submitted accepted. However, all work submitted must have dimensions which add up to no more than 40 inches on two sides. For example, when listing work, artists generally give the width and height. It is these dimensions of the work which can be no more than 40 inches total. If my work is 20” x 20” (or 16” x 24” or 12” x. 28”), I have met the requirements of an acceptable submission. Since ARC isn’t 40 yet, any total dimension less than 40 inches also meets the show requirement. Sculptors need to meet the requirement by having the dimensions of width x height x depth be no more then 40 inches total. Only online submissions will be accepted. For more information/to enter: https://arcgallery.wufoo.com/forms/approaching-40/

Call for artists, deadline March 1: 2013 Ivyside Juried Art Competition. Open to all visual artists in any media. Entries must have been completed within the last two years. Artists will be selected from on-line submissions by a faculty committee. Up to six artists are awarded annually with a solo gallery exhibition in one of two gallery spaces (each approximately 13’ x 25’) at the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts at Penn State Altoona. Media Specifications: Artists creating original works of art in any media are encouraged to apply. If awarded, artwork must be suitable for installation and must not exceed 84” in any firm dimension. Two-dimensional works must not weigh more than 60 lbs.,including frame, and must be ready to hang with the appropriate attached hardware. Three-dimensional works weighing over 80 lbs must have a base that can be rolled or composed of elements that can be easily moved. Digital and non-traditional media will be considered. Entry Fee: There is a $10 on line submission fee. To enter: https://psualtoona.slideroom.com/#/Login

Call for artists, deadline March 6 (discounted entry) or 14: For the past 22 years the Albuquerque Museum Foundation has produced Miniatures & More, a juried invitational exhibit and sale of small paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures and fine art at The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History. Six years ago larger format works were added to the exhibition and sale. In 2012 the event showcased 123 artists and exhibited over 290 works of art. Miniatures & More has a significant reputation in the art collecting community and it is attended by gallery owners, established patrons and new collectors. Its overall scope is very diverse, representing a wide range of subject matter, styles and media. The show typically runs from mid October to early December. The Albuquerque Museum Foundation is a not-for-profit organization which funds vital educational and exhibition programs, as well as acquisitions at The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. For details/to enter: http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=579

Call for artists, deadline March 11: Kinetica (movement in art), an International Competitive Exhibit Exploring Movement in Art (or design). Seeking kinetic works as well as non-kinetic works representing movement. Sometimes we take movement for granted. The fact that the Earth is rotating at 1000 miles per hour, or hurtling through space around the sun at 67,000 miles per hour goes practically unnoticed by everyone, except perhaps when one stops to appreciate just why the sun rises and sets, or why we experience seasons. Yet everything about our lives, and life on Earth, is inextricably linked to movement of one form or another. In honor of the phenomenon of transitioning through space, relative location, and action (and reaction), Manifest invites artists, designers, and engineers to submit works to this competitive juried exhibit which incorporate literal movement (kinetic in one form or another), as well as non-moving works that depict or are clearly about physical movement. Manifest is eager to present and document a broadly compelling exhibition, a collection of works featuring Movement as their common theme, and to discover just how artists address movement in works of art or design today. More information/to enter: http://www.manifestgallery.org/kinetica/index.html

Call for artists, deadline March 25: Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas is pleased to announce a call for artworks for its sixth edition. This edition focuses on Indigenous art histories. For our annual contemporary artists’ feature we wish to privilege and continue attention towards Canada’s Idle No More movement. In the fall of 2012 the Canadian government wrote and passed an omnibus bill which directly infringed on First Nations treaty rights, specifically relating to sovereignty, land use, and environmental protections. Immediately, First Nations rang out the call to action: to be idle no more. The movement has united First Nations across Canada and welcomed settler solidarity. Rallies on behalf of the movement have been and continue to be hosted worldwide. Artworks considered for submission will represent or relate to the First Nations movement, Idle No More. Works in all media will be considered. Any artist may submit. Artworks by Indigenous artists will be privileged, and artists submitting in solidarity should be explicit in their submission letter. The Hemisphere committee will accept between five to eight works. Artists may submit as many artworks as they choose. The artists chosen will be represented by their best works in our sixth edition of Hemisphere: Visual Cultures of the Americas. Artists whose work is chosen will also have the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on their works during Hemisphere’s annual fall symposium where authors will present their works as well. To submit artworks for consideration please email hmsphr@unm.edu with an introductory letter, a brief biography/CV, and images of your work. With the images, please be sure to submit title, size, and medium. Email hmsphr@unm.edu for questions related to submissions. Visit our Facebook page:www.facebook.com/HemisphereVisualCulturesOfTheAmericas for information regarding our sixth edition of the journal, updates regarding publication and our annual fall symposium, as well as for exhibitions, projects, and publications related to all visual cultures of the Americas.

Call for artists, deadline June 15: Jonathan Ferrara Gallery is pleased to announce the Call for Artists for the 17th Annual No Dead Artists National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art. The exhibition will take place September 3rd – 28th, 2013. The exhibition was created in 1995 to give a voice to emerging artists. Now in its 16th year, No Dead Artists has become an exhibition that has time and again discovered new and emerging talent and is one of the most celebrated art exhibitions in the South. This year, one selected finalist will be awarded a solo exhibition in 2014! For the 17th edition, three renowned arts professionals have been tapped for the No Dead Artists jury: Lawrence Benenson – Board Member of the Museum of Modern Art, American Folk Art Museum, Museum for African Art, Cooper Union, ART/OMI International Arts Center and the Center for Arts in Education; Megan Koza Young – Director of the Dishman Art Museum; and
Jordana Zeldin – Director and Curator at ArtBridge. To apply, log on to www.jonathanferraragallery.com and click on the NDA 2013 Banner at the bottom of the homepage. If you do not already have one, create an entrythingy® account and begin uploading your resume, artist’s statement and five images of your work which you would like to submit for the show. The entry fee is $30 and is paid through PayPal® at the end of the entry process to complete your application.

Deadlines

February 15: Last day to apply for graduation. If you are graduating this spring, fill out the Application to Graduate on Self Service Banner (Records tab). Applications are open now. If you will graduate after summer classes, you can apply to walk in the Commencement Ceremony this spring, but you must apply by February 15 in order to get tickets for your guests to the ceremony. For August graduates, the form you must fill out is here: https://docs.google.com/open?id=1NuRYe4ggOmBddqB3VYzQBYH19mg29ASeYpLRtcfgLe8y1tqh5OPQ-34T1s7t

Out and About

Cupids Playground - Tuesday, February 12, 11 am – 2 pm, Student Center Room 217 FREE!
No plans for Valentines Week? Come enjoy free events, food and music with Main Campus Program Board! Cupids Playground is Valentines crafts, themes food and fun! Customer made boxers; Snap lab; Stuff a plush; Chocolate factory; Free event with TUID! Light refreshments will be served.

Conversation: Local Action - Tuesday, February 12, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
A series of informal conversations led by area artists, activists, students, scholars and cultural producers on themes relevant to the exhibition. What does it mean to work locally? This conversation unpacks the concept of “the local” (and, by extension, “the global”) as it relates to socially engaged practices of various disciplines. Featuring facilitator, Jonathan Wallis, Assistant Professor (Art History), Moore College of Art & Design, and participants: Nic Esposito – Philly Rooted; Paul Glove – Community Organizer; Theresa Rose – Philly Stake; Lee Tusman – Hidden City Philadelphia

Art at Lunch: Artists-Mothers and Representations of the Maternal – Wednesday, February 13, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Images of motherhood, especially those depicting the Virgin and Child, frequently represent the ideals for which women should strive, but they do not always represent women’s lived reality. Barbara Kutis from the University of Delaware explores the other side of motherhood, the sweet yet conflicted pictures of Mary Cassatt and Cecilia Beaux, and contemporary artist-mothers such as Elżbieta Jabłońska, Mary Kelly, and Jenny Saville, who clearly contest notions of an ideal motherhood through their photographs, performances and installations.

Catch as Catch Can – reception Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Locks Gallery, 600 Washington Square South FREE!
Catch as Catch Can, named for Francis Picabia’s painting of the same name, inhabits a gap between poetry and seriousness, consorting with sculpture, film, graphic design, and poetry, but always with a wry and beholden eye towards painting and its terms and limits. Artists in the exhibition will include Will Benedict, Kerstin Brätsch, Tom Burr, Michaela Eichwald, Nicole Eisenman, Jutta Koether, Nick Mauss, Francis Picabia, Sharyar Nashat, Lucy Skaer, Kianja Strobert, and Viola Yesiltac.

Weeknights at the Wagner – pOrnithology: The Birds and the Birds and the Bees – Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 pm, Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 w. Montgomery Ave.
Looking for something interesting to do for Valentine’s Day? On February 13, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, The Wagner Free Institute of Science will present pOrnithology: The Birds and the Birds and the Bees, by George Armistead of the American Birding Association. The earth is home to millions of different species with a mind-boggling amount of variation and diversity, and yet, they are all united by a common goal: to pass on their genes. The drive to find a mate and reproduce has resulted in some very strange behaviors and courtship rituals. With the approach of Valentine’s Day, it is clear that humans are no exception. Not only is this illustrated presentation free, it may provide some courtship rituals worth borrowing from another species. George Armistead will review the interesting reproductive strategies and associated unusual behaviors of birds looking for a mate–essentially, what bird foreplay looks like! Complex birdsongs, displays of feathers, building intricate nests, strange movements, and dare-devil flights can all be tactics to attract a female. Natural selection drives these behaviors and sexual dimorphism within bird species while also shaping the tremendous diversity in appearance, song, and behavior between species. George will highlight some of the more interesting courtship rituals, all with copious innuendo and anthropomorphism to keep the concepts in perspective.

MCPB Cafe Jam – Wedmesday, February 13, 6-8pm, Johnson & Hardwick Cafe FREE!
Celebrate the showing of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part with Main Campus Program Board. There will be give-aways, Twilight prize packs contests, and of course good music!

HerStory – Glass Art and Jewelry Created Exclusively By Women – Wednesday, February 13, 6 – 8 pm, National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St FREE!*
The National Liberty Museum and SEI will debut a stunning exhibit of museum quality glass art created exclusively by women. Acclaimed sand cast glass artist Marlene Rose will present a special program at 6:30pm. “HerStory” will also feature the first Philadelphia showing of glass jewelry by artist Amy Lemaire. This exhibit is a rare opportunity to see the works of glass jewelry artist Linda MacNeil, “Sculpture Magazine” artist Ginny Ruffner, internationally celebrated cast glass artist Toots Zynsky and blown glass innovators Flora Mace & Joey Kirkpatrick. *Reservations are required to attend the opening and can be made by contacting Carol at 215-925-2800, ext. 0 or by emailing carol@libertymuseum.org.

Gavin Newsom: Government in the Digital Age – Wednesday, February 13, 6:30 pm, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St FREE!
Join California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom as he discusses his newly released book, Citizenville: Connecting People and Government in the Digital Age —a guide for how ordinary citizens can use technology and social media to transform American democracy. Well-known as a political, digital, and entrepreneurial pioneer, Lt. Gov. Newsom served two terms as the youngest mayor of San Francisco—where he granted marriage licenses to same-sex couples and fostered the city’s growth as a center for technology. This program is part of the Center’s 10th anniversary celebration as the museum of “We the People.”

Artist Conversation: Atul Dodiya, Somersault in Muddy Waters—A Creative Journey – Wednesday, February 13, 7 pm, Van Pelt Auditorium, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE (after admission)
Join Atul Dodiya, one of India’s most renowned living artists, as he discusses his work and career. Mr. Dodiya’s art is multilayered—at times aggressive, invariably poetic. It encompasses diverse traditions, the written word, media images, mythological and religious tales, national history, political events, and autobiography. His works reside in major museum collections on four continents, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mr. Dodiya is based in Mumbai, India.

Philadelphia Rising – Thursday, February 14, 12:30 pm, Temple University – Bell Tower FREE!
On February 14, 2013 at 12:30pm groups of people all over Philadelphia will step outside as part of Philadelphia Rising to dance and demand an end to violence against women and girls. Join Philadelphia Rising and be part of the global event ONE BILLION RISING on 2.14.13 in which millions of women and men will rise up and dance around the world to say, “Enough. The violence ends now.”

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 – Thursday – Sunday, 4 pm, 7 pm and 10 pm, The Reel at the Underground, Howard Gittis Student Center $2 w/ Student ID

In The Name of Love – Thursday, February 14, 6-9 pm, Howard Gittis Student Center FREE!

Food and performances by Temple University’s very own Chocolate Milk and Poetry by Babel. Come enjoy free food, music and fun with your friends before or after you go see Breaking Dawn!

Show-and-Share (Living as Form) – Thursday, February 14, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
This weekly series of show-and-tell-style events features open, skill-share lessons – led by Philadelphia-based artists, curators, writers, filmmakers and other cultural producers – on a wide range of topics. This week’s featured topic is Exchange Students and features:
Anna Neighbor + Moore Students
Karyn Olivier + Tyler Students

Temple University Symphony Orchestra – Friday, February 15, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Luis Biava, conductor. Featuring winners of the Student Soloists Competition.
COPLAND Appalachian Spring
KODALY Háry János Suite

The Chew Family Papers and the Roots of the Underground Railroad – Saturday, February 16, 2 pm, Independence Visitor Center, 1 N Independence Mall W FREE!
Join an interactive discussion about the beginnings of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia — a city often seen as the promised land by those seeking freedom. Led by Jason Allen, Director of Interpretation at Cliveden in Germantown.

Kristen Neville-Taylor: Welcome Here - Reception Saturday, February 16, 7 – 10 pm, Bunker Hull, 2021 Memphis St. FREE!
Kristen Neville-Taylor is an artist based in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Tyler School of Art in 2005 with her BFA in Glass/Ceramics where she is presently employed as faculty and the studio technician in Glass. In 2007, she co-founded Little Berlin gallery in Philadelphia. Her current practice is a conglomeration of spiritual visions and contemporary reflection-a reverie of ornate materials buzzing from the communication era and cyber-space expansion.

Film Screening and Talk: Chris Kraus – Saturday, February 16, 2:00pm, ICA, 118 S. 36th St FREE!
Novelist, critic, and filmmaker Chris Kraus’s How to Shoot a Crime (1982/1987) juxtaposes pop sadomasochism and police crime scene videos, creating an image of New York City on the cusp of gentrification. Join Chris Kraus and curator Stamatina Gregory for a screening and conversation on representations of sex, violence, and New York in the 1980s.

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Lectures & Artist Talks

Phoebe Bachman: Women Making Activist Art in Public Spaces – Monday, February 4, 6-8:30 pm. Temple Contemporary
As a socially engaged female artist herself, Phoebe Bachman seeks different modes of artistic practice that expand beyond the traditional gallery format. For Women Making Activist Art in Public Spaces, Bachman will lead conversational tours highlighting transcripts from artists’ mentoring sessions, documentation of her dinner parties for female activist artists, and works on display by Swoon, Sandra de la Loza, and Mierle Ukeles Laderman. Guided-tours commence every half hour.

The Business of Being An Artist: Crowd-funding Your Project and Taxes: What Do You Need to Know? - Monday, February 4, 6:30 pm, B-04
By now, almost everyone has heard of Kickstarter. If you have a project you want to do and no money to do it, Kickstarter (or other crowd-funding websites) may sound like just the thing. But there are things to think about, and pitfall you need to avoid. Come hear Leslie Friedman, Tyler MFA Alum & adjunct faculty, and Adam Brody, Tyler MFA Candidate. talk about their successful crowd-funded projects. Then hear Neal VandenBerg, CPA and Temple Accounting grad student, explain what you need to know about taxes! This will be interesting to ANYONE who wants to crowd-fund a project of any kind! Pizza and soda served while supplies last!

Joseph del Pesco: The World Game of Life – Tuesday, February 6, 6-8 pm. Temple Contemporary
Two classic American board games created more than 100 years apart – Milton Bradley’sThe Checkered Game of Life, and Buckminster Fuller’s The World Game – both represented, dialectically, key tensions incontemporary life at the time. Curator Joseph del Pesco has convened a group of ten artists to collectively produce a third game that borrows mechanics and aesthetics from each of these classics. Come play the new game with us, and leave with a free copy of the game board in hand. Joseph del Pesco the director of the San Francisco branch of the Kadist Art Foundation. His practice as a curator, writer and media producer is marked by a collaborative working approach and a pursuit of experimental institutional strategies.

Fredrik Logevall: Embers of War: Reconsidering Vietnam – Wednesday, February. 6, 3:00 pm
Weigley Room, 9th Floor, Gladfelter Hall

John Palfrey: Building a Digital Public Library of America – Wednesday, February 6, 4:00–5:30 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th floor, Gladfelter Hall
John Palfrey chairs the steering committee of the Digital Public Library of America. In his invitational lecture, he will describe the ambitious, public-spirited effort to establish a national digital library in the United States. The DPLA brings together thousands of people from diverse backgrounds who share a vision of an enduring national resource where all Americans can access our cultural heritage resources, free to all.

Critical Dialogues: Jose Lerma – Wedneday, February 6, 6 pm, B-04
José Lerma is a Spanish-born, Puerto Rican painter, installation artist and law school dropout. He makes works about painting that combine elements of his own biography with art historical references. His solo exhibitions include the Andrea Rosen Gallery, Xavier Hufkens in Brussels, Belgium, Arario Gallery in Seoul, Loock Gallery in Berlin and CAM Raleigh in NC. His group exhibitions include the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Lehman Maupin Gallery, Milwaukee Art Museum, Kolnischen Kunstverein, Apex Art, Institute Valecia d’art Modern in Spain, Deste Foundation for Contemporary art, Museo del Barrio, Ex-Teresa in Mexico City, This year he will be participating in “On Painting” at Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno in Spain, “Paper” at the Saatchi Gallery in London and will be having a solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Flash Art, Art Forum The New Yorker, Time Out NY and others. He attended the CORE program, Skowhegan and has an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is Represented by Andrea Rosen Gallery.

Daniel Milnor: Blurb Publishing Workshop – Thursday, February 7, 9 am, B-04
Daniel Milnor will have Blurb discount coupons and is willing to meet individually, or with a class after his talk.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Katie Baldwin – Thursday, February 7, 12:15 pm, Room B083
Presented by Tyler Printmaking. A skilled printmaker and bookbinder, Katie Baldwin is deeply committed to traditional print processes and the history of printmaking as craft. Her images are created out of multiple woodblocks that construct complex visual narratives, which artistically blur the line between the personal and the political.

Wendy Bellion: The Afterlife of Iconoclasm: Sculpture in Early New York – Thursday, February 7, 5:30 pm, Room B-04
In 1770, New Yorkers welcomed a gilded equestrian statue of King George III to the city. In 1776, they violently destroyed it. Following a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a crowd tore the statue from its tall pedestal, scratched gold from its surface, dismembered and dragged its parts through the streets, and eventually boiled it down into bullets for the Continental army. But if the statue was gone, it was hardly forgotten. Between the late 18th and early 20th centuries, the tale of the statue’s destruction was endlessly retold in paintings, prints, poems and historical texts–and even re-enacted as part of civic parades and pageants. In the process, the violence of iconoclasm was sanitized and displaced in order to represent the attach on the statue as an organized act of revolutionary patriotism. How might surviving fragments of the statue offer alternative understandings of the event or reveal the material and affective dimensions of iconoclasm?

Jen Bervin: The Letter As It Was Found – Thursday, February 7, 7 pm. Temple Contemporary
Jen Bervin’s work brings together text and textile in a practice that encompasses poetry, archival research, artist books, and large-scale art works. She is perhaps best known in literary circles for her book Nets, which performs an erasure procedure on Shakespeare’s sonnets. Within her practice, Bervin demonstrates a seamless integration of conceptual art, critical thinking, creative writing, and art making. During her lecture at Temple Contemporary for the Second Annual DuPlesiss Lecture in Poetry and Poetics, Bervin will discuss her own work, and her experiences curating exhibitions and publishing books of Emily Dickinson’s manuscripts and poems. Her recent publication displays her investment in textual scholarship as a useful component of practice in both visual and written arts.

Envisioning Emancipation with Deborah Willis and Barbara Krauthamer – Friday, February 8, 3 pm, Great Court, Mitten Hall, 1913 N. Broad Street
In their pioneering book, Envisioning Emancipation, renowned photographic historian Deborah Willis and historian of slavery Barbara Krauthamer have amassed 150 photographs—some never before published—from the antebellum days of the 1850s through the New Deal era of the 1930s. The authors vividly display the seismic impact of emancipation on African Americans born before and after the Proclamation, providing a perspective on freedom and slavery and a way to understand the photos as documents of engagement, action, struggle, and aspiration. Envisioning Emancipation illustrates what freedom looked like for black Americans in the Civil War era. From photos of the enslaved on plantations and African American soldiers and camp workers in the Union Army to Juneteenth celebrations, slave reunions, and portraits of black families and workers in the American South, the images in this book challenge perceptions of slavery. They show not only what the subjects emphasized about themselves but also the ways Americans of all colors and genders opposed slavery and marked its end. Filled with powerful images of lives too often ignored or erased from historical records, Envisioning Emancipation provides a new perspective on American culture.

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm.
Only 2 CofFREE Mondays this semester; look for free coffee Monday, January 28, Monday, February 4 and Monday, February 11.
This week come hear February’s silence, the residue of Delanie Jenkins, Raveling in the New Year, a performance she gave in Temple Contemporary on Friday, January 25

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Maureen O’Dwyer, Painting
Madison Andrews, Fibers
Lina Pearson, Fiber
Reception Friday, February 8, 6-9 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Photo Faculty Exhibition - Wednesday February 6 at 5:30pm. a select group of Photography faculty will be available in the Photography lower level gallery to discuss the show. All Invited.

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, February 6, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium
Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM Senior Show (February 6-19)
Reception Friday, February 8, 6-8 pm
The Annual Senior Packaging Exhibition (through February 12)
Reception, Friday, February 8, 6-8 pm

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Get your All-School Woodshop Shop Card: Cards are good for one year. Attend an orientation:
Monday, February 4th, 6:15-8:15 pm
Wednesday, February 6th, 6:15-8:15 pm

Scholarship Opportunity: Temple gives out seven Memorial Awards, as well as mulitple Diamond Awards, each year to deserving students. Each award has different qualification criteria, and students may nominate themselves for those for which they qualify. All awards must have letters of recommendation from Temple faculty or staff. The deadline for Memorial Award applications is February 15, and information, including qualification for each award, is available at http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/deanofstudents/programs/memorial-awards/. The deadline for Diamond Award application is March 25, and that information is at http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/deanofstudents/programs/diamond-awards/index.asp.

Summer Abroad: Jamaica Service Learning: open to all majors and levels (undergraduate, graduate), this is a great opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. The community partners in Jamaica have are especially interested in working with counselors/psychologists, as well as art and music students. Located in the Parish of St. Thomas, this program focuses on international service learning, diversity, pro-poor development and global citizenship. Students take two integrated, interdisciplinary courses that combine academic readings and discussions with experiential learning and community-based research. They all explore the history, culture, socio-economic development, and formal and non-formal (community-based) education in Jamaica, while also learning what it means to be a global citizen in their chosen field. Field projects vary depending on the needs of community-based partner organizations as well as the interests and skills of the students. Students also have the opportunity for in-depth study that focuses on issues that arise from their integrated learning experience. The application deadline is Feb. 15th. If you would like more information, and access to the application, see: http://www.temple.edu/studyabroad/programs/summer/jamaica.html.

Study Away this summer! Time is running out to get your applications in for Summer 2013 Study Away! Come to an information session next week for the following Summer programs: New York City, London, South Africa, Barcelona, Hong Kong and Costa Rica. Don’t miss out!
-Monday, February 4th London – 11–1pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 3
-Tuesday, February 5th South Africa – 10–11am – Annenberg Hall, Room 222; New York City – 12–1pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301; International Internship (Barcelona, Hong Kong, Costa Rica) – 1-2pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 301
-Wednesday, February 6th South Africa – 4–5pm – Anderson, Room 26
Summer 2013 program deadlines are quickly approaching! Apply now! Find the following applications:
Dublin application – deadline to apply – February 4th at 12pm
New York City application – deadline to apply – February 15th
London application – deadline to apply – March 1st
South Africa application – deadline to apply – March 1st
International Internship Program – Priority deadline – March 1st (apply by March 1 for an automatic $1000 scholarship) Don’t forget you will need at least one recommendation from a professor or TA. Summer programs recommendation form: http://smc.temple.edu/studyaway/summer-recommendation-form/
For more information, contact Lezlie McCabe (lezlie.mccabe@temple.edu).

Symposium: Outsider Art and the Mainstream – Friday and Saturday, March 1 & 2, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Van Pelt Auditorium, $25 for students with ID
Advanced tickets required: http://ev10.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?linkID=pma&invNum=1285&type=SE,CT,MI&groupCode=APR&mm=3&dd=2&yyyy=2013&RSRC=PMAW&RDAT=CALAPRSOUT. Ticket includes 2-day General Admission and a box lunch on Saturday. In this symposium, scholars, artists, curators, and critics explore how outsider art intersects with mainstream modern and contemporary art. Outsider artists are untrained individuals who often employ unusual materials and methods to create their art independently of familiar styles, trends, or movements. They rarely have the advantages of money, education, or art-school training. Instead, the inventiveness and storytelling aspects of their works are fueled by their personal narratives and by popular culture.

Internship Opportunity: Vox Populi is looking for an intern for our performance art space, AUX. This is a fabulous opportunity for a young artist to network with all kinds of visiting artists and performers. If you are: able to work independently and collaboratively; a professional, enthusiastic, and mature voice for Vox at third party events; willing to help with all levels of activity as part of venue-maintenance; interested in experimental music, performance, and contemporary art; punctual, friendly, responsible, and conscientious of cleanliness/safety; tech-savvy and capable with A/V equipment, then you can learn to manage events including both our curatorial programming and third party space rentals at
AUX Performance Space. This may include events where you are the primary staff member responsible for the space. Ideally, you will also collaborate with the Events/Performance Coordinator to devise a plan for making major improvements to the space and increase audience retention. To apply, please send: your resume, a cover letter addressing your interest in emerging performing arts, experience managing events or other people, and professional goals; and (optional) One additional document that provides documentation or evidence of previous personal or professional experience in the performing arts to: Kelsey Halliday Johnson, Events and Performance Coordinator, events@voxpopuligallery.org

Gig opportunity: I am looking for an art student to assemble the display for our TEDxTempleU event. The display must be completed by 4/1/13. Please contact Victoria Vicente at victoria@temple.edu or 215-204-8281. For more event information, please visit tedxtempleu.com.

Work-study job opportunity: Student Life is looking for a detail-oriented organizer for the Business of Being an Artist Seminar series. Candidates should have an idea of what sort of topics Tyler students, as well as students from Boyer, and the division of Theater, Film and Media Arts might need to know to be working artists. This is a great job for someone who wants to network and is outgoing and willing and able to contact people they don’t know to beg them to donate an hour of their time to Temple students. You will work 1-3 hours per week, perhaps more (up to 6-7) if you are willing to take on other tasks. You must have a work-study award (NO EXCEPTIONS) and be free on Monday evenings after 6 pm. If interested, send an email describing why you’d be great in this job to miss.kari@temple.edu NO LATER than 5 pm Tuesday, February 5. Attach a resume if you have one, but a resume is not required.

Grant Opportunity: Applications are now available for the 2013 funding cycles of the Art and Change Grant and Leeway Transformation Award! Leeway Foundation’s grantmaking programs honor women and trans artists in the Delaware Valley region for their ability to create social change through their artistic and cultural work. The Art and Change Grant provides project-based grants of up to $2,500 to women and trans artists to fund art for social change projects. Deadlines: March 1 and August 1. For more information, see http://leeway.org/apply-for-grants/applications/artandchange.html. You are invited to stop by our open applicant support session to get help or feedback on your grant application. Monday, February 11 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at the Philadelphia Folklore Project (735 S. 50th Street).

Studio space for sublet: Join a community of a dozen other artists at Stenton Guild (http://stentonguild.com). We have a 660 sq. ft. studio for rent with 24/7 access, utilities included, air conditioning and heat, ample parking, free WiFi, and a fantastic landlord in a secure and well lit building. Available June -December 2013. The studio is large enough for two people to share. Contact Edward Lampe, Stenton Guild Arts Building, 4732 Stenton Ave Phila 19144, 215-843-5640; edlampe@stentonguild.com or Wendy Osterweil, Art Education and Community Arts Practices Department, office B90 Tyler, woster@temple.edu

Independent Day School seeks Artist in Residence. Enthusiastic working artist sought for production of own work during 5 week on campus residency in either October or February. Ability/willingness to provide K-12 students access to their artistic thoughts and processes a necessity. Stipend ($3900), housing, and public studio provided. Applications must be received by March 1, 2013. Digital submissions only. Send: letter of interest/intent, resume, list of references and phone numbers, 10 images of own work to: Todd_Johnson@webbschool.org More about our school… Webb School is a K-12 independent day school of about 1100 students located in Knoxville, Tennessee. We have been hosting two visiting visual artists a year for over ten years. Visitors arrive in October and February and spend five weeks on campus. During their stay artists work half of each day on their own work and spend the other half of each day interacting formally with students in art classes. These interactions are collaboratively planned with one of the six visual arts teachers on campus: one Lower School teacher; two Middle School teachers; and three Upper School teachers. Visitors are given part of a classroom space to call their own to work in. We have a fairly well equipped digital lab, wood shop, dark room, kilns, and print presses for our visitors to use. Visitors have 24 access to their work spaces, as well as access to work out facilities and library privileges. Visitors are housed in an extended stay hotel about two miles from campus. Lunch is provided on school days. Visitors travel expenses are provided for and visitors receive a $3900 stipend for their five week stay.

Call for entries, deadline February 18: Lancaster’s Gateway Cistern Project. The City of Lancaster, PA, seeks qualifications from artists, artisans and/or designers to develop a public artwork(s) as part of a city-wide green infrastructure program, with the express purpose of gathering storm water runoff. The site is a newly renovated permeable paver patio space at the Lancaster Brewing Company, and will be part of a large green infrastructure and road realignment project underway to highlight a gateway into downtown Lancaster. Visit http://www.cityoflancasterpa.com/lancastercity/cwp/view.asp?A=1189&Q=631564 for more information.

Call for entries, deadline March 1: 1708 Gallery invites artists to submit work for the third 1708 Gallery Feed Biennial. This international juried exhibition is open to any professional or graduate student artist working in any medium. 1708 Gallery is a non-profit contemporary art space in Richmond, Virginia whose mission is to expand the understanding, development, and appreciation of contemporary art by giving exposure to both emerging and established artists. This exhibition will feature multiple works by the top 5 entries as selected by the jurors. Each of the 5 finalists will receive a $1000 honorarium. The jurors are Sarah Eckhardt, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA and Corin Hewitt, Assistant Professor, Sculpture and Extended Media, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. For details/to enter visit http://www.1708gallery.org/feed/

Call for entries, deadline, March 31: Jerry’s Artarama Self-Portrait Contest. The most obvious subject in art is looking right at you in the mirror. It’s the person you know best; only you know every little detail of your face. Go surreal, abstract or fantasy, draw your reflection, paint yourself… Anything goes as long as it’s creative, original, and it’s you! Media of your choice. Voting begins April 1. Winners announced April 12th, 2013. Grand prize: $3,000 eGift Card for a shopping spree on jerrysartarama.com. Other prizes include $25 gift cards for honorable mentions. No fee. For details, see http://www.jerrysartarama.com/online-catalog/jerrys-catalog-74b.html

Deadlines

Monday, February 4, 11:59 pm: Last day to drop classes in Self Service Banner (SSB)/Last day to add classes with instructors signature. Log on to Self Service Banner TODAY to make sure you are registered for all the classes you expect, and no classes you don’t want! After today you will be responsible for all course fees and tuition costs for all classes you are registered for, and you will not get a grad for any classes you are not registered for. Make sure you’re in the right classes TODAY and save yourself a headache later on!

Out & About

Architecture in Film: Aelita, Queen of Mars (1924, Yakov Protazanov) – Monday, February 4, 6:30 pm, Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St FREE!*
Aelita, Queen of Mars is a silent film directed by Soviet filmmaker Yakov Protazanov made at the Mezhrabpom-Rus film studio and released in 1924. It was based on Alexei Tolstoy’s novel of the same name. Called the first Soviet science fiction film because of its “Futurists” sets set on Mars, (although most of it takes place in Moscow) AELITA: QUEEN OF MARS starts at the beginning of the “New Economic Policy” (NEP) in Soviet State in December, 1921. A mysterious radio message is beamed around the world, and among the engineers who receive it are Los, the hero, and his colleague Spiridonov. Los is an individualist dreamer. Aelita is the daughter of Tuskub, the ruler of a totalitarian state on Mars in which the working classes are put into cold storage when they are not needed. With a telescope, Aelita is able to watch Los. As if by telepathy, Los obsesses about being watched by her. After some hugger-mugger involving the murder of his wife and a pursuing detective, Los takes the identity of Spiridonov and builds a spaceship. With the revolutionary Gusev, he travels to Mars, but the Earthlings and Aelita are thrown into prison by the dictator. Gusev and Los begin a proletarian uprising, and Aelita offers to lead the revolution, but she then establishes her own totalitarian regime. Los is shocked by this development and attempts to stop Aelita, and then reality and fantasy become confused, and Los discovers what has really happened. One of the earliest full-length films about space travel, the most notable part of the film remains its remarkable constructivist Martian sets and costumes designed by Aleksandra Ekster. Their influence can be seen in a number of later films, including the Flash Gordon serials and probably Fritz Lang’s Metropolis and Woman in the Moon. While very popular at first, the film later fell out of favor with the Soviet government and was thus very difficult to see until after the Cold War ended. *($10 donation suggested, but no one is turned away)

Scratch Night – Monday, February 4, 7 pm, Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. FREE!
Scratch Night is a monthly event where artists share works-in-progress and hear your valuable feedback. Join us Monday for a fearless evening with Thaddeus Phillips and Mason Rosenthal. Good experimental art is risky and Scratch Night performances may contain adult themes or nudity.
17 BORDER CROSSINGS: Thaddeus Phillips, Director. Thaddeus Phillips returns to explore ideas and stories pertaining to international border crossings in the first developmental presentation of 17 BORDER CROSSINGS — soon to be a full theatrical production. He will present fresh material developed over a two-week residency at Mapa Teatro in Bogotá, Colombia. This raw performance presentation includes experiments with narrative structures and perspectives, iPhone lighting, a mini Fender amp, live world radio, theatrical poetics and visuals, a table, chair, and glass of water.
PUNKMONK: Mason Rosenthal, 2012-13 LAB Fellow. Both monks and skinheads shave the hair from their heads to remind them of who they are. This piece is about that and about what it means to be fearless. The work explores questions surrounding racism, sexism, violence, and vulnerability. What do you doubt? What does it mean to be a man? Costume Design: Rebecca Kanach; Outside Eye/Direction: Charlotte Ford, Jenna Horton, Alex Torra, Sam Tower. masonrosenthal.weebly.com

Conversation: Living Design – Tuesday, February 5, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
A series of informal conversations led by area artists, activists, students, scholars and cultural producers on themes relevant to the exhibition.
This conversation features a dialogue about the ever-changing relationship between design and everyday life, from politics to social organization. Featuring facilitator, William Mangold, Visiting Artist/Professor (Interior Design), Moore College of Art & Design, and participants: RAIR (Recycled Artist-in-Residency) – Billy Blaise Dufala & Fern Gookin; and Mixplace Studio – Aaron Levy, Lizzie Hessmiller & Dwaine Ross

Papermaking Demo – Wednesday, February 6, 11 – noon, Utrecht, 301 S Broad St FREE!
See the process of papermaking and learn how to make your own kits to do it yourself! The paper you make can be used for watercolor paintings, drawings, or light acrylic paintings. If you like, you will be able to purchase felt for less than $1 and take your paper home with to dry and press later. There will be food, drinks and music at the demo as well. Bring in some of their scrap paper to recycle! Here is the link to the event page on facebook… http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/591483324200970/

Art at Lunch: William Rush’s Self-Portrait and Environmental Consciousness in Early National Philadelphia – Wednesday, February 6, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
William Rush’s Self-Portrait from 1822 is an unusual example of early American portrait sculpture. In this talk, Laura Igoe from Tyler School of Art argues that this peculiar bust poignantly illustrates a fraught relationship between early Philadelphia artists and the American environment.

The Review Panel Philadelphia – Wednesday, February 6, 6 pm, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA, 118 N Broad St. FREE!
Inspired by the popular series of New York-based public programs founded in 2004 at the National Academy Museum and moderated by David Cohen, The Review Panel Philadelphia will discuss four local exhibitions, which were chosen in advance by Cohen and his invited panelists, Bobbi Booker, Judith Stein, Christian Viveros-Faune.
Bobbi Booker, Judith Stein and Christian Viveros-Fauné join moderator David Cohen to discuss the following art exhibitions:
Bill Viola: Ocean Without A Shore // Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118 North Broad Street
Daniel Arsham: Reach Ruin // The Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1214 Arch Street
Judy Gelles: I Want To Grow Up Fast // Pentimenti Gallery, 145 North 2nd Street
Notations: Sean Scully // The Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Irena Knezevic: White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart – Opening Celebration Wednesday, February 6, 6:30 pm, Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
At 7:00pm Artist Irena Knezevic activates her runway show in White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart. The showcase is on shoes, which were purchased in the artist’s home country of Serbia and manufactured by a company that was created under the former Communist government. The shoes, manufactured by a company incorporated under the former Yugoslavian Communist government, were designed to be worn by working women before the country’s split in the 1990′s. The shoes and factory are one of the last functioning remnants of the prior regime and country.

Honoured and Beloved: Speculations on the Marriage of George and Deborah Logan – Thursday, February 7, 12:30 pm, Stenton, 4601 N. 18th Street FREE! Deborah Norris Logan was a good wife, in both the eighteenth- and twenty-first century terms of the word. That is, she met the ideal criteria of her day in being a submissive domestic help-mate to her husband, and was also a loving and supportive partner–what we look for today and assume, perhaps smugly, is universally ideal. But it cannot have been easy, because although she would never admit it, in a number of ways she was clearly his superior. It is difficult to ascertain and describe the nature of a relationship so far removed in time, but we can examine the many clues she and George left to make some informed guesses as to what it was like. The trick is to read between the lines of the harmonious front they presented to the world, not for signs of disharmony, but to gain a sense of how their song really sounded. Bring a bag lunch and join us at Stenton for a special “Valentines Day” Lunch and Learn lecture examining the marriage of George and Deborah. Lecture will be led by Dallett Hemphill, Ph. D. Program is free, RSVP requested. Please call 215-329-7312 or email programs@stenton.org for more information.

Living as Form: Show-and-Share – Thursday, February 7, 6 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
This weekly series of show-and-tell-style events features open, skill-share lessons – led by Philadelphia-based artists, curators, writers, filmmakers and other cultural producers – on a wide range of topics.
This week’s featured guests and sharings are:
Cammi Climaco | How to Write Black Comedy
Rubens Ghenov | The Mystagogue(s)
Beth Heinly | Playing With Fire: Indoor Fire Sculpting for Teens and the Occult

Molly Hatch: Reverie – reception Thursday, February 7, 6 – 8 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
For “Reverie,” her first exhibition at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Molly Hatch has created new works inspired by her “continued effort to claim the functional surface of the dinner plate as a painting surface.” Hatch grew up on an organic dairy farm in Vermont surrounded by a startlingly diverse set of visual influences: the earthy reality of rural life, and the mysterious, disembodied luxury of antique decorative objects from her mother’s family, prosperous Boston merchants who used Chinese export porcelain as ballast in their ships. Inspired by these two seemingly disparate family narratives, Hatch became an artist with a life-long passion for the decorative arts and the dialog between old and new. She has developed a robust studio practice that encompasses both works of art and design for industry, keenly aware of the different concerns and goals of each, while engaging with the ambiguity of objects that seem to exist in both the decorative and fine art realms.

PennDesign Fine Arts Lecture Series: Jules de Balincourt – Thursday, February 7, 6:30 pm, ICA – Institute for Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. FREE!
Jules de Balincourt is a French painter living and working in New York. His work explores social, historical, and geographic connections through the use of maps, figuration and a unique painting palette. Balincourt has been internationally recognized, participating in numerous exhibitions including the Saatchi exhibition USA Today at the Royal Academy of Art in 2007. He received his BFA in Ceramics from California College of the Arts in 1998, and an MFA from Hunter College in 2005.

JG by Tacita Dean – opening Thursday, February 7, 6:30 pm, Arcadia University Gallery, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside FREE!
Arcadia University Art Gallery presents JG, by acclaimed International Artist Tacita Dean, commissioned by and made for the gallery through the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. The film is a sequel in technique to FILM, Dean’s 2011 project for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, inspired by her correspondence with British author J.G. Ballard. JG will be on view through April 21, 2013.

New Philly Ink - Closing Reception Friday, February 8, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Brandywine Workshop, 730-32 South Broad Street FREE!
Philadelphia, PA 19146
New Philly Ink is an exhibition designed to build upon the expanding legacy of printmaking in Philadelphia and to be a kick-start for collaborative events in 2013. It showcases a sampling of the work of young printmakers who work in diverse media, including woodcut, lithography, etching, engraving and screen printing. Participating artists include Grimaldi Baez, Colin Foley, Gustavo Garcia, Veronica Hanssens, Alex Kirillov, and Jose Ortiz-Pagan.

Esperanza Cortés: Entre Sombras – Site of Memories - opening reception Friday, February 8, 5:30 – 8 pm, Taller Puertorriqueño, 2721 N. 5th Street FREE!
In Entre Sombras – Site of Memories, Esperanza Cortés explores the extent to which national and personal consciousness shapes one’s views. She investigates these views through the eyes of her female gender and the opposing forces of her trans-cultural experiences (American and Colombiana). Her emotive and personal sculptures, paintings, and installations incorporate the iconography of the Caribbean, including clay figures and glass-beaded totems that speak to the fragility of a shared memory in an inhospitable landscape. The works speak to the community’s internal dialogue, individual and collective memories and sense of place in an ever-changing environment.

Open Studio Night – Friday February 8, 5:30 – 8 pm, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St. FREE!
Experience the finest art-making among art students in Philadelphia. During Open Studio Night, students enrolled in PAFA’s academic programs will open their studios to the public, allowing visitors the rare opportunity to meet the art world’s future stars, view the spaces where they create, and see their work in progress.

Masters and Mavericks – Opening Reception Friday, February 8, 6 – 8 pm, Seraphin Gallery, 1108 Pine St. FREE!
Enjoy new works from our artists, artists who are new to the gallery, and works from giants like Grace Hartigan.

The Taxonomy of Trash - Launch party Friday, February 8, 6 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
Join the Philadelphia Art Alliance for a lecture and Kickstarter launch party for:
The Taxonomy of Trash: An Analytical Approach to Garbage. On October 9, 2011 a group of artists converged at the Revolution Recovery recycling center in Philadelphia to participate in the Recycled Artist-in-Residency program (RAIR). The resulting work is the Taxonomy of Trash. The idea originated with the belief that beauty existed amongst the piles and needed to be collected, cataloged, photographed and recorded to allow their true beauty to come forward. The approach was to find and document objects that were beautiful without the need to be altered —sculpture that was made without any human intent. Over the course of a weekend, hundreds of objects, photographs, and sound recordings were collected and produced. After selecting the best 100 objects, the images were categorized using a similar method as the Phylogenetic Tree of Life, dividing them into categories primarily based on the material compounds found in each object. The categorization reveals the connections between the objects and their development. The end product is a visual, intellectual, and aural celebration of garbage.

Traction Company – Second opening reception Friday, February 8, 6 – 9 pm, Studio Christensen, 333 South 20th Street FREE!
studio:christensen welcomes the artwork from West Philadelphia’s Traction Company artists to it’s Rittenhouse design studio and gallery for a two-part exhibition during January and February 2013. Traction Company presents artwork from current members, introducing Connie Ambridge and Sedakial Gebremedhin as the newest additions to the collective. Alumni Kare Tonapetyan also returns to show with the collective. The two-month show begins this Second Friday, January 11th. The show’s scope is broad, ranging from video and sculpture to print, textile and 2D media. Some works by the artists blend into the design space as furniture, while others draw the unique contrast of contemporary and traditional aesthetics. In February, the artists return with new works for the second installment of the Traction Company group show with studio:christensen. Traction Company is a collaborative workspace and art studios in West Philadelphia. Presenting in the show are Connie Ambridge, Jeff Dentz, Billy Dufala ,Pavel Efremoff, John Greig Jr, Miguel Antonio Horn, Zachary Kainz, Joshua Koffman and Kare Tonapetyan. The artists are all graduates of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Founded in 2007, the studio serves as a production facility for it’s members along with private studio space.

Manayunk On Ice – Friday, February 8, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 12-4 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 12-4 p.m., Main Street – Manayunk FREE!
The Manayunk business district kicks off the 2013 Valentine’s Day Weekend with the return of the only extreme ice carving invitational in the region! Manayunk On Ice is a three day professional ice carving event taking place on Main Street in Manayunk Feb. 8-10. Come beat the winter blues with live carvings and other fun events for all ages. The weekend begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 with an Ice Bonfire in the Carson Street Parking Lot. A 20 ft. column of fire will blaze from a solid ice sculpture and guests can watch performance carvers, Fear No Ice. Guests will be able to sample three craft beers from Muller Brewing Company: Murphy’s Dry Irish Stout, Stoudts Revel Red, and Ommegang’s Belgian Pale Ale as well as sample delicious fiery foods from food trucks and some Manayunk favorites! Guests should return Saturday to watch master ice carvers create stunning works of art live on Main Street from 12-4 p.m. Visitors can vote on their favorite of the one-of-a-kind ice sculptures commissioned for Manayunk businesses. These exquisite pieces will stretch the entire length of Main Street! The weekend will culminate on Sunday from 12-4 again with extreme ice battles, where carvers compete to win over the crowd with their extravagant creations. The competitors will have 30 minutes to create a work of art based on an unknown theme. “We are thrilled to have Manayunk On Ice back for its third year,” said Jane Lipton, Executive Director of the Manayunk Development Corporation. “The festival draws large crowds of all ages who get to witness something they most likely have never seen before. It is a fun and spirited community event and something entertaining to do during the cold winter months.” The weekend is very interactive, as attendees can vote for the best sculptures and cheer on their favorite carvers. The quaint district of Manayunk will transform into a winter wonderland this weekend, it is a sight to see! For more information, visit Manayunk.com.

In Context: Resonating Surfaces – A Trilogy – Friday, February 8, 2013, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Van Pelt Auditorium, Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE!*
Enjoy a conversation between avant-garde percussionist Robyn Schulkowsky; Manon de Boer; art historian Karen Beckman; and Adelina Vlas, the Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, as they discuss the Manon de Boer exhibition. *Free ticket required: http://ev10.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?linkID=pma&invNum=1285&type=SE,CT,MI&groupCode=APR&mm=2&dd=8&yyyy=2013&RSRC=PMAW&RDAT=CALAPRCDEBOER

Open Mike Night – Friday, February 8, 7 pm, Newman Center, 2129 N. Broad St FREE!
What can one do for an open mic night? Comedy, music, poetry, dance, etc. Each act gets 5-6 minutes to perform. Email Maura at maura.filoromo@temple.edu if you want to perform!

Doing Unto Others: The Development of an Anti-Slavery Testimony among Philadelphia Quakers – Saturday, February 9, 1 pm, Stenton, 4601 N. 18th Street FREE!
Quaker testimony against slavery grew slowly in the 17th and 18th century, until the 1750s, when the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting united behind a position that enslavement was altogether wrong, and until the 1770s, when Quakers began expelling slave-owners from their membership. This early anti-slavery position included a clear understanding that nominal freedom from enslavement was meaningless unless the formerly enslaved had access to jobs and education, and to the protections for the law. Join us at Stenton on February 9th as we discuss the growing anti-slavery testimony among Friends, and its influence on the larger society, from the anti-slavery pamphlets of the 1750s to the creation of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society in 1775. Tours of Stenton emphasizing service spaces on the property will follow the talk. Admission is free. Lecture by Christopher Densmore, Curator and Director of Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. Please RSVP by calling 215-329-7312 or emailing programs@stenton.org.

Alexandra Ford as Oney Judge presents: The Golden Bird Cage – Saturday, February 9, 1 pm, Independence Visitor Center, 1 N. Independence Mall West FREE!
In this one-woman theatrical presentation and discussion, local actress Alexandra Ford as Oney Judge tells of her harrowing escape from enslavement in the Washington household in Philadelphia to New Hampshire in 1796.

Sing Along Mary Poppins – Saturday, February 9, 4 pm, Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 Saint Martin’s Lane FREE!
“It’s a jolly holiday with Mary!” It’s cold outside, so join us for a sing-along of this heart-warming and magical tale of family. With classic songs like: “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Chim-chiminey” you’ll be saying “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and planning a trip to ‘fly a kite’ in no time! We’ll run the movie with the captioning on, so no need to worry about remembering the words. Come in costume, if so inspired! BYOUmbrella! Popcorn and treats will be available. This 1964 Disney film runs 139 minutes

Old Meets New – opening reception Saturday, February 9, 6 – 9 pm, Frame Fatale,
1813 E. Passyunk Ave. FREE!
Opening reception for Philadelphia Hybrid Photography artist, Eric Nagy. Nagy has a passion for Philadelphia history and historic photographs of the city. He retraces the steps of the original photographers and takes his own shots and digitally merges them to create his own take on the before-and-after concept. Affordable prints available framed or unframed. Refreshments will be served.

N. Dash, Anna Neighbor, Dena Yago: Roman à Clef – opening reception Saturday, February 9, 6 – 9 pm, Bodega, 253 N 3rd St FREE!
I sit on the plastic seat of a cab on its way across the bridge, the floral musk of fresh makeup and perfume rising from my skin and filling the vehicle with a fragrance of denatured alcohol and agarwood. As we drive I speed-write in gray pencil across the gridded pages of my thin blue notebook. I’d been crossing in the other direction by subway only an hour earlier, watching the sun lapse toward its own reflection in the river below. We had just pulled out of the city and the late day burst moodily upon us, light breaking from the shelter of tall buildings. Highrise windows flashed and shingled rooftop water tanks cast shadows on graffitied chimneys. From my seat on the pale blue molded bench I detected a stir of ardor in the expression of a woman gripping a pole near the doors. She shifted her weight from one foot to the other, embalmed by the gleaming presence competing with the fluorescent light of the overhead bulbs I felt cold and un-mammal-like, as if the stark shades of the setting sun were beckoning me into some primordial vacuum, massaging me with goosebumps as the train hammered along. And now the long sunset burns robust and orange-gold through the bridge’s suspension cables, growing ruby and devilish as the cab glides forward. The taxi driver sits up straight, a turquoise turban wrapped around his head. His car seems intravenously fastened to the traffic pattern, sliding cleanly off the bridge and fluently navigating lanes up Bowery to 11th Street. A rush of contentment passed through me, and for a moment it didn’t seem to hurt that I felt restless and otherworldly, as if I were living in a hallucination, under the skin of a dream realm where I temporarily made contact with a truer version of myself, which I was sure existed in some other nearby dimension, and that from time to time aligned with me in my present body. I didn’t experience these notions as real but they were compelling enough to worry and distract me, interrupting my work, which I had already been neglecting very badly – a condition that did not suit me well. For without working I felt my work oozing out in wrongful paths: into my thoughts and through my pores, how I walked the streets, the faces I made at people and the look in my eye when I went out. What I wrote in my notebook.

Abstraction//Phenomenal World Featuring Artists Michael Yoder & Miguel Martinez – Opening Reception Saturday, February 9, 6 – 10 pm, . James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut Street 4th Floor FREE!
The James Oliver Gallery is pleased to announce its first exhibition of 2013, Abstraction/Phenomenal World, featuring works by Artists Michael Yoder and Miguel Martinez . The show will be on view from February 9th to March 19th, with an opening reception on Saturday, February 9th 6-10pm. The exhibition will include a variety of work from both artists. Michael Yoder’s work hinges on the border between abstraction and surreal landscape. This exhibition displays the artist’s most recent work , which is based on statues found in Philadelphia. The transitory, ephemeral sensibility of the digital imagery combines with a more interminable feeling of ink and acrylic on a paper surface to create a stimulating juxtaposition. The layers of flickering brushwork and bold pigments create the illusion that both color and image are floating across the surface of the artwork. Michael Yoder received his MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 2002 , and has since gone on to display work in cities such as Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Toronto. He has also taught at Rhode Island School of Design, Moore College of Art and Design, and now holds a position at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. His work has recently been published in New American Paintings, a collection of juried exhibitions in print.Miguel Martinez creates bold, large scale oil paintings that overflow with color and abstracted design. Geometric shapes overlap organic, nonrepresentational forms, the combination of which creates an imaginative, dream-like world. His paintings are evocative of surreal interior spaces that can only be created by the active mind. Miguel’s first creative practice was the study of classical music and flamenco dance. When he began painting as a young man, he was primarily influenced by intricate Spanish ceramics ,as well as the wool used by his mother’s family in their needlework. The artist’s travels to Valencia, Spain, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and New York’s Adirondack forest and the artisanal experiences connected to these locations had been especially inspiring. Both artists exhibited in the same collective show, AIM 24 ,at the Bronx Museum in 2004. Through a series of coincidences, the artists never met, but are now brought together in a more intimate exhibition at the James Oliver Gallery.

Garbage World 5 – Garbage World Lite – Saturday, February 9, 8 pm, AUX, 319 N. 3rd St. FREE!
Garbage World is a performance series that began 2009 in Chicago and developed over the course of a year with four events. Garbage World 4 was a three day festival with 24 performances. It is now re-beginning in Philadelphia after a two year hiatus. This iteration features visiting Chicago artists Jose Hernandez and Sofia Moreno accompanied with performances by Beth Heinly, Eileen Doyle & Maureen Cummings. Eileen Lillian Doyle began Garbage World from the urge to see artists perform in a situation with more allowances than limitations. Messes, grotesqueness, cleanliness, and joy happen in life; therefore, they are not excluded from this event.

3rd Annual Community Exhibition – Artist reception Sunday, February 10, 1 – 3 pm, 3rd Street Gallery, 58 N. 2nd St. FREE!
3rd Street Gallery is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Community Exhibition in February 2013. The 3rd Street Gallery members are excited to present this show of established and emerging Philadelphia Area artists in our Old City neighborhood.

Public Forum on Race & Gender in Contemporary Art – Sunday, February 10, 4 pm, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St. FREE!
A New York Times preview of PAFA’s current exhibition, The Female Gaze: Women Artists Making Their World, written by art critic Ken Johnson, sparked a debate around gender and race in regards to art criticism. An open letter, which focuses on this preview, as well as Johnson’s article about the exhibition Now Dig This!: Art and Black Los Angeles 1960-1980 (at MoMA PS1), was signed by many artists, art historians, curators and others.
PAFA’s forum brings together members of the art community and the public for a lively debate around these questions: What role does identity politics play in the contemporary art world? How do gender and race play into the art we make, the art we collect and exhibit, and the way we talk about the merits of a work of art? Join the conversation!

downSized – Opening Reception & Artist Discussion Sunday, February 10, 2-4 pm, Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham FREE!
Cheltenham Center for the Arts announces its newest exhibit DownSized will feature a candid discussion with participating artists on the process and passion producing their art. The exhibit features works by painters, photographers, sculptors and street artists who construct work in a format smaller than a piece of paper and work with A Square Deal. The exhibit will run through March 9, 2013.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
The Barnes Collection – Wednesday – Monday 9:30 – 6 (Fridays till 10), 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. FREE!
The Barnes Collection, the newest museum on the Parkway, is free with Temple student ID as long as tickets are available. Students are always admitted free after 4 pm when the museum is open (museum is closed on Tuesday, but open till 10 on Friday).
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, January 28, 2013

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Lectures & Artist Talks

Legal Aspects of Reality TV – Monday, January 28, noon, MBA Commons, 7th Floor, Alter Hall
If you’ve ever thought you wanted to go on a reality TV show, this will be an interesting discussion. “Reality television has exploded onto the scene, but there are a host of legal issues that must be addressed in putting these entertaining shows together,” said Legal Studies Chair and Professor Samuel D. Hodge Jr. “This program is being offered by the Legal Studies Department to provide Temple students with exposure to the practical side of the law as a panel of legal experts and personalities talk about their experiences and the legal nuances of reality television.” Christopher Cabott, a Fox School of Business Legal Studies instructor and an entertainment, sports and media attorney with the Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick/Zane Management, will moderate the discussion. Guests are expected to include: Jon Gosselin, Jon & Kate Plus 8; Kijafa Vick, executive producer of The Michael Vick Project; Dana Herbert, winner of Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker; Reid Rosenthal, The Bachelorette; Bachelor Pad Season 3; Carmena Ayo-Davies, owner of 3BG Marketing Solutions.

Meltem Muftuler: Turkey and the Arab Spring – Wednesday, January 30, noon, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall

Laurie Wagman Lecture Series in Glass: Boyd Sugiki & Lisa Zerkowitz – Wednesday, January 30, 1:30 pm, B-89
Boyd Sugiki & Lisa Zerkowitz run Two Tone Studios. They will be doing a demo at 2:30 pm in the Glass Hot Shop.

Travis Glasson: “Honorable Deserters” POWs and the People in America’s First Civil War, 1777-83 – Thursday, January 31, 12:30–1:50 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall

Tyler Strategic Planning Forum - Thursday, January 31, 5:30 pm, Architecture 104
This All-Tyler Forum to discuss the results of the fall semester reTHINK survey. We look forward to seeing all of you – students, staff, faculty, and administration. The Tyler Strategic Planning Executive Committee will present findings from the survey, then there will be a discussion focused on the future! Refreshments will be served.

Andrea Grover and Daniel Fuller: On The Waterfront – Thursday, January 31, 7 pm, Temple Contemporary
Like many maritime cities, Philadelphia’s waterfront has gone through substantial economic, cultural, and social change. Curators Andrea Grover and Daniel Fuller will be collaborating with students from Tyler School of Art to reconsider the Delaware River’s waterfront that is currently lined with big box stores, strip clubs, and a casino. Through this public collaboration our goal is to generate an understanding of the built environment and consequences of its perpetual flux.

Anthony Campuzano: Stars: Even The Sun With All Its Warmth Is Detached – Saturday, February 2, 6-8pm, Temple Contemporary
Join us for a launch party to celebrate the Philadelphia debut of Anthony Campuzano’s latest book, Stars: Even The Sun With All Its Warmth Is Detached. Campuzano, a Tyler alumnus and Pew Fellow, is collaborating with Temple Contemporary and Portland’s Publication Studio to publish this book of collages. The make-and-take (and buy) event will be accompanied by his recent works, with live music by Steve Gunn and Paul Sukeena Band. Anthony Campuzano is known for distilling found language into succinct phrases that express a particular mood, or capture the essence of an important headline. His work has been exhibited widely including solo exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia; Fleisher/Ollman Gallery, Philadelphia; Churner and Churner, New York; and White Columns, New York.

Shows & Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm.
Only 3 CofFREE Mondays this semester; look for free coffee Monday, January 28, Monday, February 4 and Monday, February 11.
This week come see Jennie Shanker’s Marcellus Shale Drinking Cups. Temple Contemporary continues its commitment to the protection of our watersheds by working with artist Jennie Shanker. For over a year Shanker has been supported by Temple Contemporary to produce drinking cups made from Marcellus Shale. Marcellus Shale is a rock formation impregnated with natural gas that is being fracked across the United States. Shanker is collecting the shale and refining it into clay that is cast and fired into ceramic cups, directly in the gallery. These cups are free to our visitors.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Courtney Hicks, Painting
Kim Altomare, Painting
Lina Pearson, Fiber
Reception Saturday, February 2, 2-6 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Photo Faculty Exhibition

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, January 30, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium
The Campaign to Conserve Exhibition (Through February 2).
The Annual Senior Packaging Exhibition (Through February 12)

CHAT Gallery, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
Painting Story of the Floating Desert: Contemporary Indian Miniatures from Jhalavad, India – Reception Tuesday, January 29, 4:30 – 7 pm
These miniatures by Vijay Chauhan tell stories of the ancient kingdom of Jhalavad, in what is now the province of Gujarat, India. The images are based on the region’s rich genealogical, bardic and storytelling traditions. The exhibit is curated by Jayasinhji Jhala and Anabelle Rodriguez.

Temple Rome
UNISONO presents the recent works of Jose Angelino, Leonardo Petrucci and Alessandro Vizzini, three artists who work and live in the Pastificio Cerere, an artist building in the San Lorenzo neighborhood. The artists are linked by a common interest in the physical and metaphysical principles in nature, in alchemy and astrology, and in the scientific theories that explain mankind, and by their shared interest in materials such as drawing and photography, found objects and video, light and the environment.
See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Free Bus to First Friday: this month, the bus will be going to Old City for First Friday on Friday, February 1. Bus leaves from behind Tyler on Diamond Street at 13th at 6:00 pm and leaves Old City (Arch between 2nd & 3rd, next to Betsy Ross House) at 8:30. Students allowed until the bus is full, so be there early to secure your place! Maps & list of galleries will be provided.

Get your All-School Woodshop Shop Card: Cards are good for one year. Attend an orientation:
Tuesday, January 29th, 6:15-8:15 pm
Thursday, January 31st, 6:15-8:15 pm

Thinking of studying abroad this summer? Check out Temple’s Summer 2013 Study Abroad Programs on our website: www.temple.edu/studyabroad/programs/summer/index.html and come to our Summer Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, January 30th from 11:30am-2:00pm in Tuttleman Learning Center Lobby. Programs that may be of particular interest to Tyler students include: INDIA: Indian Art, Culture and Religion; ITALY: Rome Summer Session (Art History, PDS, and GAD courses offered, among many others); ITALY: Rome Graduate Seminar in Aesthetics and Cultural Studies; ITALY: Artena Excavation
JAPAN: Tokyo Summer Semester (Art courses offered); Other Temple summer programs include: BRAZIL: Afro-Brazilian Culture and Popular Brazilian Music; FRANCE: French Language at the Sorbonne; GERMANY: Intensive German Language; JAMAICA: International Service Learning; JAPAN: Japanese Contemporary Media Culture; SPAIN: Spanish Language, Literature, Culture and Journalism; UNITED KINGDOM: London: The City in English Literature. Application Deadline: February 15th, 2013. For additional information, visit us in 200 Tuttleman Learning Center, or contact us by phone at 215-204-0720 or e-mail at study.abroad@temple.edu.

Study Away Summer 2013 Programs: Dublin, New York City, London and South Africa – OPEN TO ALL MAJORS – coursework and/or internship opportunities in the arts, photography, etc.! Upcoming info sessions:
-Monday, January 28: Dublin – 1–2pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301
-Tuesday, January 29: New York City – 12–1pm; Dublin – 1–2pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301
-Wednesday, January 30: All programs (Dublin, NYC, London and South Africa) – 4–5pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 302
-Thursday, January 31: Dublin – 11:30–12:30pm; New York City – 12:30–1:30pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301
Study Away provides enriched academics as well as valuable work experience for students from all universities and disciplines. Gain a new perspective on your academic studies, experience a different culture and develop skills to give you an edge in today’s competitive environment. Study your artistic interests in Dublin, explore galleries in NYC, delve into the music industry in London, or participate in the Market Photo Workshop in South Africa. The possibilities are endless for Tyler students to Study Away! Contact smcsa@temple.edu for more information! Summer 2013 program deadline are quickly approaching (the first one closes in two weeks)! Apply now!

Gig Opportunity: A local inventor is looking for someone to make a digital representation of a modified helmet. The video must demonstrate how this design will function. In order to achieve the desired outcome, this project will require a collaborative/back and forth. The inventor is looking for someone to create a video similar to the one on www.xenith.com; (click on the “Technology” link in the lower/middle portion of the page; then click on “See How Fit Seeker Works”). The successful completion of the video might make a great addition to your resume following graduation; and, depending on the outcome, there may be more work available. For more information contact Joe Dinubile: joe.dinubile@yahoo.com.

Gig Opportunity: We are looking for a student with a background in graphic illustrations to draw images for an undergraduate GenEd science textbook. The student should be familiar with various drawing and graphics software and be able to interact with the authors of the textbook in an effective manner. This is a part-time position with flexible hours. If interested, please contact Dr. Kiani (mkiani@temple.edu, 215-204-4644).

Gig Opportunity: On Pointe Dance Center is hosting a dance rehearsal on Wednesday evening June 12th and have a variety of vendors setting up tables of all dance and performance related things. We thought it would be fun to have a caricaturist set up a station, draw for the duration of the rehearsal, about three hours. We were hoping to have someone who would charge a flat rate (I.e. $15 for each picture or lesser for a small picture and more for a bigger, totally up to the person doing this) and the artist can keep any profit made. We are not looking to make any percentage off of this. We also have about 150 students who will be accompanied by parents and siblings may attend as well so I feel business will do well. If you are interested, contact Nicolette at nicolette@opdcnj.com.

Job Opportunity: Burlington Coat Factory is looking for an Instructional Designer at their Burlington, NJ headquarters. In this job you would design instructional materials for training courses that support company business strategy and initiatives. For details see their website at http://careers.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/jobs/descriptions/instructional-designer-burlington-new-jersey-job-3393058. If you’re interested, your contact would be Donna Norton,
Talent Acquisition Manager – College Recruitment: donna.norton@coat.com

Career Center Jobs & Internships:
-Ashton Tweed: Marketing Intern
-Bridgette Mayer Gallery: Gallery Intern
-En Route: Marketing & Communications Internship
-Heritage Conservancy: Historic Preservation Summer Internship
-Soom Foods, LLC: Sales and Marketing intern
-The Smithsonian Associates: Smithsonian On-line Marketing Internship
-The Smithsonian Associates: Smithsonian Public Affairs Internship
-Vantage Laboratories: Customer Support / Help-Desk Representative
For instructions on finding these jobs in the OwlNetwork, see http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/

Looking at Graduate Schools? Smithsonian-Mason MA in the History of Decorative Arts Prospective Student Weekend, February 8–11, 2013. RSVP by Monday, Feb. 4 to Nenette Arroyo (narroyo@gmu.edu). For details, see http://hda.gmu.edu/articles/4779

Health Insurance for Artists – Thursday, February 28, 6:30, The Gershman Hall, Chapel 401 South Broad $12
Artists in the United States are twice as likely to be uninsured as the general population. The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) will change that, and if successfully implemented will have every artist covered within a few years. This seminar will clearly explain the Exchanges, essential health plans, subsidies, tax credits and expanded federal programs that will make quality health care affordable. It will also describe the programs already in effect, some of which are little known in the artist community such as the small business health insurance subsidy. In addition, there will be a review and a Q&A regarding current options for health insurance and health care in the Philadelphia area. Pre- Registration is required. Individuals who have not pre-registered are not guaranteed a seat. To reserve a space by email: Genevieve@cfeva.org

Call for entries, deadline February 7: You’re An Animal Wildlife Photography. Do you like waking up at 5am and hiking into the wilderness with a backpack full of photography gear? Does a walk in the park translate into multiple photo opportunities for you? Do telephoto lenses and monopods make you tingle with excitement? If so, you probably already realize that YOU are a wildlife photographer! And just in the nick of time, because this month 1650 Gallery is hosting You’re An Animal, a juried photography exhibition of all walks of wildlife. Not just lions and tigers and bears, but the entire animal kingdom from squirrels to buffalo, chipmunks to elephants, rhinos to bobcats. Whether shot on safari or from your bedroom window, we want to see YOUR animal kingdom! Approximately fifty works will be chosen from submitted photographs to be included in the You’re An Animal exhibition at 1650 Gallery in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Additional works may also be selected for an online gallery exhibition page. There is an entry fee of $25 for up to 5 images. Additional entries may be submitted for $5 each. All accepted entries must submit a high res jpeg (300-360 dpi , minimum size 5×7″) to be included in the printed SHOW CATALOG. We offer free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit our pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition. We have a variety of frames and mats to choose from. We will also print your photo for a nominal fee if you are accepted into the show and would prefer not to mail a print. For details see http://1650gallery.com/animal2013_call.php

Call for entries, deadline February 11: Trash Talk is an all-media exhibition featuring work made from recycled/found objects. The work may include new materials, but 50% must be made of found/recycled objects. It is open to all artists nationally and internationally. Our juror is Maren Hassinger, Director of the Rinehart School of Sculpture at Maryland Institute College of Art, one of the oldest programs of its type in America. The Rinehart School of Sculpture is at the center of innovation in this evolving medium, where students work in a wide range of mediums and approaches – from stone-carving and metals casting to installations and time-based art such as video and performance. The Los Angeles native has mounted many solo exhibitions and participated in more than 120 group shows. Her work is included in more than 34 catalogs and in the public collections of AT&T and Pittsburgh Airport. The Anonymous Was A Woman and International Association of Art Critics awards recipient has performed at the Museum of Modern Art, been reviewed in Art in America, The New York Times, and ARTnews, and received grants from the Gottlieb Foundation, Joan Mitchell Foundation, Pollock-Krasner Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Details/to enter: http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/targetcallforentry.htm

Call for entries, deadline February 25: WIDE OPEN 4: The broad theme of “Wide Open 4” encompasses all the possibilities of knowledge and freedom and love – wide open spaces…arms wide open…eyes wide open – but as with all things, there is the inevitable opposite – wide open to attack…corruption…failure. What kind of fantasy is this? What does it really indicate? This juried show looks to explore this idea of “wide open” in all the hidden niches of our collective psyche. Hurricane Sandy may have set us back a couple of months, but Wide Open 4 will be opening May 11, 2013 – bigger and better than ever in our newly rebuilt gallery. The show will be running for twice as long, with double the opportunity for attendance and sales. And once again we are fortunate to be joined by a very prestigious juror – Carrie Springer, Senior Curatorial Assistant at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Ours is a truly unique gallery – a massive Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. Its enormous space affords us the opportunity to exhibit really huge work, and we welcome it. We will be using 8,000 square feet for this show, and look forward to exhibiting artists’ work from all around the country, work in all sizes, subjects, and media, except film (it’s almost completely wide open). For details, to enter: http://wideopenartshow.com/

Call for entries, deadline February 25: New Emerging Artists is proud to present our latest and biggest Exhibition Opportunity: ART EXPO NEW YORK 2013, held @ Pier 92 in Downtown Manhattan March 21-24, 2013. ART EXPO NYC 2013 is the World’s largest Fine Art Trade Show, providing dealers, collectors, and buyers access to thousands of artworks from emerging, mid-career, and established artists; including works by Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Indiana, and Keith Haring. A truly international Art Fair, ART EXPO NYC hosts the largest gathering of gallery owners, art dealers, designers, architects, art advisors, and corporate Art buyers. This Exhibition presents a unique opportunity for our emerging artists to showcase their Art for Institutional, Large Volume buyers, offering greater than ever exposure and sales potential in the Art Capital of the World, New York City. We are seeking artists of all levels who are serious about getting their art in front of a large audience and taking the next step in their art career. Those artists chosen to exhibit will get major exposure and 70% commission on all work sold. Notification Deadline: March 4, 2013. For details/to enter, visit http://www.newemergingartists.com/

Call for entries, deadline March 8: PhilaMOCA, where cinephilia is a fact of life, is playing a crucial role in the upcoming Cinedelphia Film Festival. From April 6-27, 2013, the CFF’s aim is to celebrate not just past but present films about Philly. PhilaMOCA is on the lookout for art related to film, Philadelphia, or, better yet, a combination of the two. The show runs from Saturday, April 6 through the duration of the Festival and can be viewed during any PhilaMOCA-based Festival screenings. Regrettably, installations/sculpture can’t be considered, due to space limitations. Send digital files or photos of submissions (preferably with links for six or more entries) to curator Eric Bresler at ericbresler@philamoca.org. Free to enter, but there is a $20 participation fee per selected piece of artwork and although PhilaMOCA handles all art sales, 100% of sales go to the artist.

Deadlines

Monday, January 28, 11:59 pm: Last day to add or drop classes in Self Service Banner (SSB). After today, and until February 4, you must have a signature of the instructor to add a class, and you must go through the Advising office to process the course add. You may continue to drop classes in SSB until February 4 at 11:59 pm. Each day you have a schedule revision between January 29 and February 4, you will be assessed a $12 course change fee.

Out & About

Heart of Darkness: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible Universe – Tuesday, January 29 7 pm, Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
One of the first cosmologists to suggest that galaxies are immersed in large halos of dark matter, Jeremiah Ostriker has been an influential researcher in the most exciting areas of modern astrophysics and cosmology. His areas of study include the structure and oscillations of rotating stars, dark matter and dark energy, pulsars, x-ray binary stars, the Warm-Hot Intergalactic Medium, gravitational lensing, astrophysical blast waves, active galactic nuclei, the cosmic web, galaxy formation, and black hole growth. Ostriker’s many awards for a lifetime of scientific contributions include the Bruce Medal and the National Medal of Science. He serves as Treasurer of the National Academy of Sciences and is the author of more than 500 scientific publications. Coauthored with Simon Mitton, Heart of Darkness tells how scientists across history have worked to piece together the cosmic structure of the universe.

Constructed Narratives by Donna Globus – Reception Thursday, January 31, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Print and Picture Gallery, 2nd Floor Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
As an architect and construction professional for over twenty years, the interconnection of structure and meaning is essential to her work as a book artist. Book structure informs the content of her work, and the narrative, in turn, informs the structure. In the end, form and content are integrally joined; the structure becomes a necessary participant in the telling of the story.

3rd Annual Community Exhibition – opening reception Friday, February 1, 5 – 9 pm, 3rd Street Gallery, 58 N. 2nd St. FREE!
3rd Street Gallery is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Community Exhibition in February 2013. The 3rd Street Gallery members are excited to present this show of established and emerging Philadelphia Area artists in our Old City neighborhood.

Animals That Saw Me: Ed Panar Curated by Jaime Alvarez – opening reception Friday, February 1, 6 – 10 pm, Tiger Strikes Asteroid 319A North 11th St., 2nd Floor FREE!
Roaming the natural and urban world with a camera for over 16 years, often alone, on foot, keeping a low profile, Ed Panar has repeatedly been caught in the act of photography—not by other people, but by a random assortment of familiar animals: cows, cats, frogs, dogs, turtles, deer, geese…you name it.In Animals That Saw Me, Panar presents a collection of photographs of animals. They are unexpected encounters captured through the occupation of wandering. The animal sees Ed; Ed sees the animal. An unspoken message passes between them. The images present a beautiful, deadpan field study of the uncanny moment of recognition between species. Panar’s approach to photography is very simple. He creates a palpable connection to the environment that he is immersed in by ripping through large amounts of film, documenting minutia. It is through his expert editing that he presents the viewer with salient moments of pure, poker-faced life. Whether perambulating the streets and countrysides of Japan, California, or Johnstown, PA where he was born, Panar treats all environments equally, honestly and on foot.

Christina Roth & Tamsen Wojtanowski: One More Day – opening reception Friday, February 1, Napoleon, 319 North 11th st, 2nd Floor FREE!
A collaborative exhibition between NAPOLEON member Tamsen Wojtanowski and artist Christina Roth, One More Day displays a variety of mediums from photographs to drawings to objects to explore this life’s cycle while considering the next. One More Day speaks to the human ability to hope, to dream, and to plan for our future in the face of great uncertainties.

MAPnificent: Artists Use Maps – Opening reception Friday, February 1, 6-9 pm, AIGA Philadelphia SPACE, 72 N. 2nd St. FREE!
Curated by Yulia Tikhonova, Founder of Brooklyn House of Kulture, and featuring
Paula Scher, Joyce Kozloff, Doug Beube, Carole Kunstadt, Viviane Rombaldi Seppey, Karin Schaefer, Dahlia Elsaed, Alastair Nobel, Aga Oussinov, Paul Fabozzi, Amy Pryor, Irina Danilova, Robert Walden, Adriane Littman, Jeff Woodbury, Brooklyn Art Library, Hand Map Drawn Association. MAPnificent: Artists Use Maps brings together a group of artists who creatively employ the philosophy and technique of mapping to convey information ranging from sociological data to aesthetic stimuli. The exhibit features paintings, works on paper and sculpture that reflect the artists’ concerns for the current state of our society, conveyed though charts and diagrams, and their admiration of the map as a symbol of longing and the unknown. The works included either illustrate a scientific research in demographics, or a flow of capital, or distribution of patterns, but also present the artists’ reverence for maps. For some of the exhibiting artists, mapping is a tool to create interactive visuals with the help of sophisticated tools for image manipulation that arrange numbers into intricate geometrical forms. Maps are primarily received as directional; a subway or bus map is understood as a tool to get somewhere. In fact, the title of this exhibition borrows from a google-map application, MAPNIFICENT, which calculates the time between places via public transportation. For the artists, however, a map is often an end in itself: a work of art, filled with revelation and delight.

Warrior Dash At Grizzly Grizzly – Reception Friday, February 1, 6 – 10 pm, 319 N 11th St. FREE!
Grizzly Grizzly is pleased to present Warrior Dash, a two-person show of paintings and sculptures by Jamison Brosseau and JR Larson, curated by Fran Holstrom. Both Brosseau and Larson have developed their own visual languages that on the surface allude to primitive cultures. Brosseau’s colorful figurative abstractions could easily be interpreted as records of exchange, visual almanacs or depictions of real or imagined monsters; Larson’s installations include hybrid paintings and sculptures, combining modern materials with handmade“tools” that could function in the life of a hunter or as adornment during rituals. Brosseau and Larson offer sincere material investigations. Through prolific repetition a system of symbols emerges. Jamison Brosseau arranges geometric shapes such as circles and triangles within the borders of biomorphic forms; loosely painted and repainted shapes build-up a skin, seemingly capturing a spiritual essence. JR Larson repeats essential sculptural forms such as oculi, arches and arrows, as seen in Double Bow, two delicate slivers of dark wood are bent and bound by sinew, resting atop a wooden fulcrum braced with a piece of industrial stainless steel. Elegantly taut as if set as a snare, the collision of materials –untempered versus store-bought–snap us back to reality and we are left to confront the “whatness” of each piece, comparing the purity of the materials themselves with the formal constraints the artist has given them.

Lynne Ghenov: Multigenerational Live/Work Program – opening reception Friday, February 1, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, artspace liberti, 2424 E. York St. FREE!
Artspace Liberti is proud to present its January/February exhibition,Multigenerational Live/Work Program, works on paper by Lynne Ghenov. Ghenov’s focus has been primarily in site specific installation and sculpture, interested in the materiality of light, fabric, found domestic stationery and immersing the viewer in recreated templates of her own memory.
For the past four years her work has been collage, drawings and a repurposed printmaking practice via the usage of a Xerox printer as a tool of choice. The printer has not only become an object of living and working experience, it has grown iconic in her practice.

Music of the Underground Railroad – Saturday, February 2, 11 am, Independence Visitor Center, 1 N. Independence Mall West FREE!
Philadelphia tour guide and former NPS Park Ranger Joe Becton presents “Music of the Underground Railroad.” This family-friendly presentation will include an explanation of the history of the music as well as a performance and demonstration.

Film Screening: La Commune (Paris, 1871) – Saturday, February 2, 11 am, Stewart Auditorium Moore College of Art & Design, 20th & Ben Franklin Parkway FREE!
Film screening is part of Living as Form (The Nomadic Version), the traveling iteration of an unprecedented, international project exploring over 20 years of cultural works that investigate the nexus between art and life, and emphasize participation, dialogue, and community engagement.

Tacita Dean: Merce Cunningham performs STILLNESS… (six performances, six films), 2008 and So Percussion (modern percussion ensemble) – Saturday, February 2, 6 – 8 pm, Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street FREE!
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) presents So Percussion, a nationally known modern percussion ensemble, playing music inspired by the compositions of Steve Reich and John Cage on Saturday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm. Also at FWM on Saturday, February second, artist talk and opening reception for Tacita Dean’s 2008 work Merce Cunningham performs STILLNESS… (six performances, six films). Reception from 6 to 8 pm.

The Wild Bohemians’ 29th Annual Mardi Gras Parade – Sunday, February 3, 1:30 – 6 pm, start at Fat Tuesday’s, 431 South Street FREE!
Join the Wild Bohemians as they lead joyous revelers down South Street in Philadelphia for their 29th Annual Mardi Gras Parade in Philadelphia. The Parade begins at Fat Tuesday’s where many top Philly musicians will gather to kick off an afternoon of music and merriment. Parade stops include Copabanana, O’Neals, Paddy Whacks, Downey’s, Café Nola, and Redwood Café. Thousands of strands of beads will be thrown to onlookers as the parade dances down South Street to the sounds of traditional Mardi Gras music. Call your friends, don your colorful duds and masks, and be a reveler in the Philadelphia Mardi Gras Parade!!!

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
The Barnes Collection – Wednesday – Monday 9:30 – 6 (Fridays till 10), 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. FREE!
The Barnes Collection, the newest museum on the Parkway, is free with Temple student ID as long as tickets are available. Students are always admitted free after 4 pm when the museum is open (museum is closed on Tuesday, but open till 10 on Friday).
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, January 21, 2013

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Lectures and Artist Talks

Artist Performance: Delanie Jenkins, Raveling in the New Year – Friday, January 25, 11 am – 5 pm, Temple Contemporary
Immerse yourself in the labor of Delanie Jenkins’ silence as she ravels a resolution for the New Year. Durational performative action: Friday, January 25, 11am-5pm. Performative action residue with audio: February 1 – 16

Shows and Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm.
Only 3 CofFREE Mondays this semester; look for free coffee Monday, January 28, Monday, February 4 and Monday, February 11.
This week come see Matthew Brandt, Bees of Bees 5. On view through February 16.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
No shows this week.Student Lounge Gallery
Photo Faculty Exhibition (through February 2)
Reception Thursday, January 24, 5 to 7 pmCoffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, January 23, 11 am, in the Student Lounge Gallery..
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies. I’ll be there this week, so stop by if you need a break from studying for finals!Tyler Atrium
The Campaign to Conserve Exhibition (Through February 2).
The Annual Senior Packaging Exhibition (Through February 12)See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog atartturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Are you interested in serving the Temple Community? The student board member for The Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, is beneficial to the university community in two key ways. First, it provides the Student Conduct Administrators with a fair and unbiased means for issuing sanctions beyond their scope of discipline. Second, it provides a voluntary opportunity to work with student leaders who are taking an active role in maintaining community standards that are essential to the learning environment at Temple University. The student board member is beneficial to Temple’s students in a number of ways. First, it allows accused students the opportunity to explain their situations to board that includes their peers. Second, it gives students a voice in the sanctioning process. Finally, the opportunity to serve on the various hearing boards is an excellent leadership opportunity for the selected representatives. Learn more, and apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ConductBoardMemberApp2013Diamond Research Scholars Program: application due February 15. The Diamond Research Scholars Program offers a seven-month long funded research experience under the direction of a faculty mentor. Participants receive a summer stipend of $2,750 and tuition remission for one hour of research or independent study in the fall for their research or creative arts project. For more information, go tohttp://www.temple.edu/vpus/opportunities/ResearchScholars.htmTemple Undergraduate Research Forum – Creative Works Symposium (TURF-CreWS): application due February 22. The Temple Undergraduate Research Forum – Creative Works Symposium, which will be held on Thursday, April 18, provides undergraduates the opportunity to present their research and creative works to the university community.
For more information, go to http://www.temple.edu/vpus/opportunities/TURF.htm

AMP International Research Scholars Program: application due March 1. The Temple AMP International Research Scholarship provides undergraduate students a stipend of $5,000 in support of international STEM research projects undertaken with the supervision of a faculty mentor during the summer. To be eligible, students must be underrepresented minority STEM majors, US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full-time at the time of application and at Temple Main Campus for the fall semester following the research experience and propose to conduct STEM research in an international location for a minimum of four (4) weeks. The scholarships are competitive and limited to three (3) awards. For more information and the application, go to http://www.temple.edu/vpus/amp/

Diamond Peer Teachers Program: application due March 1 for fall semester. The Diamond Peer Teachers Program provides upper-division undergraduates at Temple University the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of college-level teaching, to work with faculty mentors to develop their own pedagogical skills, and to provide supplemental instruction in lower-level and GenEd courses. Peer Teachers earn a semester stipend of $2,250 and tuition remission for one internship credit. For more information, go to http://www.temple.edu/vpus/opportunities/peerteacher.htm

Creative Arts, Research, And Scholarship (CARAS) Program: application due March 15 for summer and fall projects. The Creative Arts, Research And Scholarship (CARAS) Program provides funding to encourage and support undergraduate and professional students engaged in scholarly, creative, and research projects that contribute to advancing their field of study. Two types of grants are made through the CARAS program: Research/Creative Project Grants provide undergraduate and professional students up to $3,000 in support of scholarly, research or creative arts projects undertaken with the supervision of a faculty mentor. Travel Grants provide up to $1000 for undergraduate travel to present research or creative work or travel to conduct on-site research. For more information, go to www.temple.edu/vpus/opportunities/CARAS.htmFree Teaching Artist Workshops:
Using Excel for Beginners – Monday, February 18, 9:30-12:00, Your Part-Time Controller, 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1200
This hands-on session will teach the basics of using Excel (Mac or Windows) to budget for projects and track your income/expenses as a teaching artist.. This session at YPTC’s computer lab will take you through how to navigate this program including formatting worksheets, using formulas, and using Excel to calculate ‘what if’ scenarios. More information/to register visit http://bartol.org/teaching-artist-programs/workshops/.
Every Picture Tells a Story: Photo Documentation for Teaching Artists – Thursday, February 28th, 4:30-6:00 pm, Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, Crane Arts Building, 1400 North American Street, #103
A great photo can capture the energy, process and outcomes of your education workshops. Join Sarah Stolfa, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, who will share strategies for taking strong digital photographs that tell the story of a residency or ongoing program for a grant report, marketing materials, or website. More information/to register visit http://bartol.org/teaching-artist-programs/workshops/.The School of Media and Communications Study Away Program is excited to welcome you back to campus next week with multiple information sessions! Please join us at the following events to learn all about how you can spend your summer – programs are open to ALL MAJORS:
-Tuesday, January 22: New York City – 12:30-1:30pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301, Dublin – 4–5pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301
-Wednesday, January 23: New York City – 12–1pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301
-Thursday, January 24: Dublin – 11–12pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 301
-Friday, January 25: All programs (Dublin, NYC, London, South Africa and LA) – 2-3pm – Annenberg Hall, Room 3.
Summer 2013 program deadline are quickly approaching (the first one closes in two weeks)! Apply now! Find the following applications:
Dublin application – deadline to apply – February 1st
New York City application – deadline to apply – February 15th
London application – deadline to apply – March 1st
South Africa application – deadline to apply – March 1st
Los Angeles application – deadline to apply – March 1st
Don’t forget you will need one recommendation for all programs and two for the Los Angeles program. Los Angeles recommendation form: http://smc.temple.edu/studyaway/la/recommendation-form/
All other summer programs recommendation form: http://smc.temple.edu/studyaway/summer-recommendation-form/Internship Opportunity: The Philadelphia Jazz Project works to inspire a network to support, promote, archive and celebrate the diverse elements within the Philadelphia Jazz
community. We would like to engage students in digital archiving data in order to preserve the history of Philadelphia Jazz musicians, singers and writers. Students must have an interest in working at least 4 hours per week on weekends. The project will run January through May 2013 and include reviewing, sorting, digital scanning, and digital archiving of artist materials and documents. Research may also be required and experience with Photoshop, as well as audio recording and/or video recording are a plus. For more information, contact the Philadelphia Jazz Project, talleypalmer@gmail.com or call 267-972-7506 to schedule an appointment.Summer job opportunity: Camp Saginaw is looking to hire art instructors! Summer camp instructors must possess the following qualities: patience, compassion, fairness, great listening skills and most importantly, a sincere desire to work with children. Art instructors are hired to teach a specific art activity at camp. Applicants must demonstrate a strong aptitude in their area of expertise and experience teaching or coaching children is a plus. All new applicants must be at least 19-years-old or entering their sophomore year in college. We are currently have the following summer camp job openings: Ceramics (hand building and wheel), Model building & Rocketry, General Arts and Crafts (must have strong artistic talent), Cooking, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Silk-Screening, Jewelry, Woodworking, Video Production and Digital Photography. We offer room and board plus a competitive summer salary. If interested, please complete an online application by clicking here: https://saginaw.campintouch.com/v1/staff/application/app0.aspx. You can also visit our website www.campsaginaw.com, email us asks@campsaginaw.com or call 888-477-CAMP for more information. The director will be hosting interviews at Tyler for qualified students in February.Gig Opportunity: A local inventor is looking for someone to make a digital representation of a modified helmet. The video must demonstrate how this design will function. In order to achieve the desired outcome, this project will require a collaborative/back and forth. The inventor is looking for someone to create a video similar to the one on www.xenith.com; (click on the “Technology” link in the lower/middle portion of the page; then click on “See How Fit Seeker Works”). The successful completion of the video might make a great addition to your resume following graduation; and, depending on the outcome, there may be more work available. For more information contact Joe Dinubile: joe.dinubile@yahoo.com.Residency Opportunity, deadline February 1: Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, June 8 – August 10. Skowhegan, an intensive nine-week summer residency program for emerging visual artists established in 1946, seeks each year to bring together a gifted and diverse group of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to art-making and inquiry to create the most stimulating and rigorous environment possible for a concentrated period of artistic creation, interaction and growth. Skowhegan offers several full and partial scholarships and financial need should never be a deterrent to applying to the program. Please share these opportunities with your students and colleagues. It is our hope that knowing that financial assistance is available will encourage the best students to apply. The application process at Skowhegan is highly competitive, however, we are committed to finding the most talented emerging artists wherever they are. Having a diversity of voices in our program is so critical in allowing our participants to encounter new viewpoints, criticism, and experiences. For details, and to apply, visit http://www.skowheganart.org/Call for entries, open: Open Submissions for the only exclusively STUDENT Jewish Art Gallery in the country! The Kugel Collaborative, located at 1544 South Street (corner of 16th), is reaching out to Tyler students to submit their work for our upcoming show! Entitled, “A Philadelphia Expose,” the exhibition will highlight the manner in which the city of Philly itself serves as inspiration and influences the work of its arts students. Please contact Daniel Grodnitzky at chabadarts@gmail.com or 215.593.8264 ASAP for get involved!Call for entries, deadline January 23: The Phoenix is a professional Ultimate team within the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL). We are holding a design contest for our team’s jersey. All submissions must be inspired from our logo. Submissions are being accepted until January 23, 2013. Here is a link with more details: http://phlphoenix.com/?p=652. A community of online-voters will decide on the winner. The winning design will be printed and worn by the 2013 Phoenix; you will win other prizes (re: swag and free tickets to games). We’d love for you to be involved. Check out our web page for further details, the logo, and a template. Ultimate disc is a popular and rapidly growing sport, characterized by the field movement of soccer, the aerial throws of football, and the defensive patterns of basketball. It’s fast-paced. It’s entertaining. The only equipment needed (yup, you guessed it) is a disc. If you want to know more about the Phoenix, come check us out on the web or facebook.Call for artists, deadline February 25: Cellular/Molecular. The concept of the exhibit is how fine art, inspired by biology and chemistry, demonstrates cellular and molecular structure through different media and through abstraction, and conversely how abstract imagery can turn organic. CELL: An autonomous self-replicating unit that may exist as functional independent unit, or as sub-unit in a multicellular organism specialized into carrying out particular functions towards the cause of the organism as a whole (compartment, room, chamber, enclosed space, cavity, hollow, hole, booth, stall, crib, box, crypt, vault, hold). CELLULAR: of, relating to, resembling, or composed of a cell or cells; having cells or small cavities; porous; divided into a network of cells. MOLECULE: the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms (matter, material, substance, stuff, element, particle, unit, building block, monad, constituent, component, atom). MOLECULAR: relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules, relating to simple or elementary organization. A few more artists are needed for the Philadelphia Science Festival, April 18-28! For more information, and to submit no more than four images: artinhere@gmail.com.

Deadlines

February 15: Last day to apply for graduation. If you are graduating this spring, fill out the Application to Graduate on Self Service Banner (Records tab). Applications are open now. If you will graduate after summer classes, you can apply to walk in the Commencement Ceremony this spring, but you must apply by February 15 in order to get tickets for your guests to the ceremony. For August graduates, the form you must fill out is here: https://docs.google.com/open?id=1NuRYe4ggOmBddqB3VYzQBYH19mg29ASeYpLRtcfgLe8y1tqh5OPQ-34T1s7t

Out and About

Theaster Gates: Soul Manufacturing Corporation: To Make the Thing that Makes the Things – Workshops Opening and Artist Talk: Monday, January 21, 10 am, The Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1222 Arch Street $3
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) presents Theaster Gates: Soul Manufacturing Corporation—To Make the Thing that Makes the Things at FWM’s The New Temporary Contemporary. Gates’ Soul Manufacturing Corporation is in its second year of exploring and creating relationships among on-site makers, local & international artists, apprentices, and students. This multi-disciplinary project of making comes to FWM following its installation at Locust Projects (Miami, FL), which was presented during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012. Gates brings Soul Manufacturing Corporation to FWM where he will create a “thing-making” facility and gathering place for Greater Philadelphia’s artists, local and international makers to work with Soul Manufacturing’s core team to produce clay-, wood-, and textile-based objects. This project is in keeping with FWM’s commitment to the collaborative creative process in an open cultural climate, to enable the finest artists today to work with new materials and new media. In partnership with Art Sanctuary, a group of local and highly-motivated young people will apprentice with the makers, learning new skills through this collaborative production process.

GroundSwell – MLK Day of Service Celebration of Arts & Community – Monday, January 21, 5:30 – 8 pm, Arden Theater, 40 N 2nd St. FREE!
Join the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance on MLK Day, as we partner with Arden Theatre, Art-Reach, With Art, GPTMC and First Person Arts to celebrate arts, culture and community, and launch GroundSwell, our new grassroots civic movement. Experience a unique story-sharing curated just for this event. Community members and professional artists will take the Arden stage to tell first-hand stories of how arts and culture has improved lives and communities. Step up to an open mic where you and other guests can share your arts stories. Take part in a hands-on art-making activity curated by Philadelphia’s internationally acclaimed Mural Arts Program. Enjoy theater games and improv from the Groundswell Players, an innovative new Philadelphia-based theater company.

The Edges of the Visible Universe: David Spergel – Wednesday, January 23, 5 pm, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), 3260 South Street FREE!
Because light travels at a finite speed, cosmologists observing the farthest peripheries of visible space are also looking backwards in time, seeing the universe in its earliest moments after the Big Bang. These observations enable them to tackle the most daunting questions that drive modern cosmology. What is the universe made of? What existed before the Big Bang? And, given the vast scales and durations at issue, what difference does the fact of human life make? MacArthur Award-winning astrophysicist David Spergel shares his latest thinking on these matters as part of the 2012-2013 Penn Humanities Forum on Peripheries.

Lenore Tawney, Wholly Unlooked For – Panel Discussion: The Legacy of Lenore Tawney Thursday, January 24, 2 – 4 pm, CBS Auditorium, Hamilton Hall, 320 South Broad Street
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 24, 5 – 7:30, The University of the Arts Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, 320 South Broad Street FREE!
Lenore Tawney (1907-2007), one of the foremost craft artists of the post-war era, was responsible with Sheila Hicks and Claire Zeisler for the shift from rectilinear weaving to more sculptural fiberworks. This project is a joint endeavor with the Maryland Institute College of Art and the Lenore G. Tawney Foundation. A full-color catalog is being published for the exhibition.

Artist Conversation: Thomas Glassford – Thursday, January 24, 6 pm, Levy Gallery for the Arts in Philadelphia – The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
Join artist, Tommy Glassford, in The Galleries for a preview and discussion about his latest installation Afterglow, on view through March 16. More toxic than tropical, Mexico City-based artist Thomas Glassford’s large-scale installation, Afterglow, is a futuristic pleasure garden of industrial materials emblematic of a future in which the organic can only be simulated. Image: Thomas Glassford, Afterglow, 2010. Exhibition view at Museo Experimental El Eco, Mexico City. Photo by Ramiro Chaves.

Museum Council of Philadelphia’s University Networking Night – Friday, January 25, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Plays & Player’s Theater ,1714 Delancey Place  FREE!
Museum Council welcomes students in the museum and cultural fields to a new semester and a casual evening to meet and network with fellow students and working arts and culture professionals. Please RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4993652148/

Moore College Students Invite you to their Welcome Back Event: Mentalist Lucas Simmons – Friday, January 25, 6 pm, Moore Great Hall, 20th & the Parkway FREE!
Lucas combines mind reading, his signature punk rock styler, and an advanced understanding of the human mind to perform incredible displays of mental power.

Henry Horenstein, Tales from the ’70s: Honky Tonk & Speedway – Opening Reception Friday, January 25, 6 – 8 pm, Gallery 339, 339 South 21st Street FREE!
Early in his career, Henry Horenstein knew that he wanted to photograph and to record history and to make books of his images, but he was puzzled about where to begin. Turning to his graduate school professor, Harry Callahan, for insight, Horenstein was told to photograph those things to which he was naturally drawn. Sagely, Callahan observed that even if he didn’t get great pictures, he would likely have fun. Horenstein followed this advice, and he has spent decades recording people and places which resonate for him. Happily, he has gotten many great pictures and had fun doing it.

Behind Every Cynic is a Disappointed Idealist: Works by Dietrich Meyer – Opening Reception Friday, January 25, 6-10pm, Paradigm Gallery + Studio, 803 S. 4th St. FREE!
A series of paintings on the ideas of melancholy, duality, and mania.

Taste & See Japan with the Free Library of Philadelphia – Saturday, January 26, noon – 2 pm, Whole Foods Market, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave FREE!
One Book, One Philadelphia is a project of the Free Library of Philadelphia to promote reading, literacy and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book. In honor of this year’s book “The Buddha in the Attic,” Whole Foods Market Callowhill is pleased to present Taste & See Japan with the Free Library of Philadelphia.  Journey to Japan with an afternoon of tasting and seeing.   TASTE – Enjoy a warm cup of Japanese Matcha (stirred thick green tea) and learn some fun facts about tea and its cultural significance in Japan. This beverage, both sweet and bitter, is a true gateway into the culture. Tea tasting will be accompanied by sushi samplings and an audience participation poem done in the Choka style.   SEE – The café will feature the premiere of ‘Seeing Japan: A Photo Exhibition’ by local artist Aaron Mannino. This series of Polaroid images of Japan reveal unique ways to experience the Japanese culture right here in Philadelphia. The white band and faded colors of Polaroid photography have a powerful nostalgic quality. Polaroid seizes “the moment” even better than formats like instagram because it is tactile. Be transported by these tangible images of another world and discover the secret of how they were captured!

Fleisher Wind Challenge Public Events – Saturday, January 26, 1 pm – 7 pm, Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St FREE!
Micah Danges, Bill Gerhard and Tim Portluck will develop three individual projects within Fleisher’s historical sanctuary space. Join us in the Sanctuary as the Wind Challenge 2 artists discuss and demonstrate their artwork. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Family Talk-About with the artists. 3:00 p.m. Bill Gerhard will unveil a month-long project using Fleisher’s stained glass windows and share his process with the public.  4:00 p.m. Tim Portlock will design one of his digital landscapes live at Fleisher.  6:00 p.m. Micah Danges will curate three musical projects including: Snow Beach, Ian Fraser & TBA 1.

Closing Reception: Andrew Chalfen & Nicole Donnelly – Saturday, January 26, 6 – 9 pm, Seeds Gallery, 5011 Baltimore Ave. FREE!
Seeds Gallery hosts its third exhibition, featuring the work of Andrew Chalfen and Nicole Donnelly. Chalfen’s intricate abstract drawings and paintings reference psychedelia and obsessive activity. Donnelly’s graphite drawings and oil paintings have a quieter presence, similarly surreal while addressing the precarity of the natural world.

Camille Henrot How to Live Together? – Opening reception Saturday, January 26, 6:30-8:30 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut Street FREE!
How to Live Together? is presented in partnership with the Department of English and the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Conceptually, the installation is structured around a series of Saturday afternoon reading sessions, which correspond to the original dates of Roland Barthes’ seminal lectures Comment vivre ensemble (How to Live Together), first delivered thirty-six years ago at the College de France in 1977. Recently translated into English and published by Columbia University Press, How to Live Together explores solitude and the degree of contact necessary for individuals to exist and create at their own pace, addressing a variety of topics ranging from animals, the bed and food, to bureaucracy, marginalities, and utopia.

Whole Foods Market Callowhill Chili Cook Off! – Sunday, January 27, noon – 2 pm, Whole Foods Market, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave FREE!
Back by popular demand, our Callowhill team members are bringing all their spice and flavor for our Annual Chili Cook Off! Every team in the store is bringing their A-Game this Game Day favorite, and we need your votes to decide who has the CHAMPION CHILI!

Vox Populi Gallery Talk – Sunday, January 27, 3 pm, 319 N 11th Street FREE!
Please join us for a gallery talk with this month’s exhibiting artists Ian Jones, Chelsea Knight & Mark Tribe, Jessica Segall, and Hannah Walsh. The artists will be in conversation with the Vox Populi artist-members who selected them for exhibition.

Ife Nii Owoo Exhibition Opening “Ancestry in Transition” – Sunday, January 27, 3 – 5 pm, MKA Institute, 5535 Germanton Ave FREE!
Featuring Artist, Ife Nii Owoo, works on paper among other things. The show will remain on view through April 24, 2013.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
The Barnes Collection – Wednesday – Monday 9:30 – 6 (Fridays till 10), 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. FREE!
The Barnes Collection, the newest museum on the Parkway, is free with Temple student ID as long as tickets are available. Students are always admitted free after 4 pm when the museum is open (museum is closed on Tuesday, but open till 10 on Friday).
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art - Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, January 14, 2013

Hope you’re getting ready to come back. We’re all looking forward to seeing you!

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Lectures & Artist Talks

None this week. Classes start next Tuesday!

Exhibitions

Exhibition schedule starts up Wednesday, January 23.

Opportunities

The Barnes Foundation announces that, with their student ID, Tyler students can visit the Foundation for free. This is without having to make a reservation. Please note that there may be times when our galleries are at capacity, and there may not be tickets available. However, on any of our public days (we’re closed Tuesdays) after 4 pm they can come and be admitted to the galleries. That last opportunity includes admittance to the galleries on Fridays when we’re open until 10 pm.

Understanding Taxes for Artist Workshop – Wednesday January 23, Noon – 2 pm OR 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Leeway Foundation Office, 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 832 FREE with registration.
Whether you’re getting grants, selling or performing art privately and/or self employed you still have to file taxes. But what are the best filing options for your individual situation? With over 20 years experience working with artists and art foundations, Walter Moyer of the Bottom Line Financial Services will offer advice, handouts and help explain some of the more confusing tax subjects for artists (like what the IRS considers and hobby and what it considers a profession) what income must be claimed and what expenses are allowable.
All attendees will receive a discount coupon to use Wally’s services. Additionally, attendees who are Leeway grant recipients will receive a coupon for a free 15-minutes individual session with Wally. Space is limited and registration is required to attend this workshop. To register visit http://leewaytax.eventbrite.com/#.

Internship Opportunity in the White House: Summer application deadline: January 22, 2013. The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. Details/to apply see http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply.

Internship Opportunity in the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office: Spring application deadline: February 1, 2013. Every summer, the City of Philadelphia hosts students for a ten-week, unpaid internship in which undergraduate and graduate level students work within a City department and complete valuable work for the City. The Mayor’s Internship Program (MIP) also includes weekly “Exploring Government” and group project sessions for students to really interact with City officials. Students come from across the country to gain valuable work experience in pretty much any department of the City, from Public Health to the Police Department, from the Grants Office to PhillyRising, and everywhere in between. Students studying Public Policy, Public Administration, Finance, and many other majors are perfect candidates for all positions. Details/to apply: http://www.phila.gov/experiencephila/mayor.html

Internship Opportunity: Education and Public Programs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Rising juniors, seniors, May 2013 grads and graduate students are eligible. The Museum Studies Internship Program is an unpaid volunteer internship opportunity that exposes interns to the inner workings of a major metropolitan museum, promoting an awareness of careers in the field through experiences not available in most academic settings. The Museum selects a diverse group of talented undergraduate and graduate students from a highly competitive, international pool of candidates. The internships also allow for a day a week museum studies experience with access to top administrators in the museum, behind-the-scenes experiences in the running of the museum, and design and preparation for exhibits, etc. Applications are due January 31, 2013. See http://www.philamuseum.org/education/273-358-50.html for more detailed information

Internship Opportunity: Art Institute of Chicago Summer Museum Education Internships. Interns will participate in a full range of education programs serving all ages, from pre-school children to senior citizens, including: leading daily gallery tours for school and community groups from grade levels Pre-K-12; assisting in studio art activities and leading family gallery tours; participating in research and writing projects; attending weekly museum practices seminars and leading gallery talks for adult audiences. Interns must be available to work from Monday, June 10, 2013 through Friday, August 2, 2013. All applicants are requested to interview in person. An applicant must be at minimum a rising senior for the 2013-14 school year. Priority will be given to graduating seniors and graduate students (the latest possible graduation date for graduated students to be eligible is December 2012). Applicants with a major in Art History or Art Education preferred; Fine/Studio Art or Museum Studies majors will also be considered. To apply see https://csweb.artic.edu/psc/CSPRDE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.HC_HRS_CE_GBL2&IsFolder=false&

Fellowship Opportunity: American Bar Foundation’s 2013 Summer Research Diversity Fellowships are open until February 15, 2013. This is a truly unique opportunity for four highly qualified, diverse undergraduates to join us at our offices in Chicago, IL for 8 weeks to learn about how to break into the fields of law and social science. The American Bar Foundation has sponsored this program since 1988; housing, transportation, and a living stipend are provided. The students attend field visits throughout the City of Chicago, meet with professionals who work in the field, attend a weekly seminar, and work one-on-one with a professor on a research project of the professor’s choosing. (Note well: students cannot choose their own research topic.) To apply, students must be current sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate diversity. Visit the following link for more information, eligibility requirements, and to access the online application: http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/fellowships/Call_for_Summer_Research_Diversity_Fellows.html.

Summer job opportunity: Camp Saginaw is looking to hire art instructors! Summer camp instructors must possess the following qualities: patience, compassion, fairness, great listening skills and most importantly, a sincere desire to work with children. Art instructors are hired to teach a specific art activity at camp. Applicants must demonstrate a strong aptitude in their area of expertise and experience teaching or coaching children is a plus. All new applicants must be at least 19-years-old or entering their sophomore year in college. We are currently have the following summer camp job openings: Ceramics (hand building and wheel), Model building & Rocketry, General Arts and Crafts (must have strong artistic talent), Cooking, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Silk-Screening, Jewelry, Woodworking, Video Production and Digital Photography. We offer room and board plus a competitive summer salary. If interested, please complete an online application by clicking here: https://saginaw.campintouch.com/v1/staff/application/app0.aspx. You can also visit our website www.campsaginaw.com, email us asks@campsaginaw.com or call 888-477-CAMP for more information. The director will be hosting interviews at Tyler for qualified students in February.

Laurel Hill Cemetery is serving as a Core Collaborator for the Philadelphia Science Festival at the end of April and their signature program is about the science of zombies (fitting right?). They have a huge program planned, complete with a visiting author and a “zombie autopsy.” One of the activities taking place is a zombie body parts scavenger hunt (as a way to talk about decomposition). They are looking for sculptors would be interested in creating some zombie body part props. The Science Festival is a huge platform and would be a lot of exposure for the program and the artists. If you are interested, contact Alexis Jeffcoat (ajeffcoat@thelaurelhillcemetery.org), Development & Programs Coordinator at the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Call for entries, deadline January 25: Art In City Hall and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University issue a call for artists whose work responds to the natural and environmental sciences for Library of Life, an upcoming exhibition in historic City Hall celebrating the Academy’s 200th anniversary. The exhibition will run from March 11th through May 24th, 2013. In celebration of the Academy’s Bicentennial, this exhibition invites artists to respond to the natural and environmental sciences. The Academy holds more than 18 million specimens – library of life on earth – in its collections. As the institution moves into its third century, these growing collections provide scientists with information on the ways in which human behavior has affected the environment. Artists are encouraged to visit the museum and its website more information. Free to enter. For details/to enter, download https://www.box.com/s/inqpcvi9t8h2fqd4a6a3

Call for entries, deadline January 30: copy.right? The Art of Appropriation. Exhibition runs February 15 to March 9, 2013. As long as there have been artists, there have been artists who appropriate. To appropriate is to borrow elements in the creation of new work. Appropriation recontextualises whatever it borrows to create something new. In some cases the original ‘thing’ remains accessible as the original, without change, but in other cases, the new work takes on a completely different façade and ultimately new meaning. Thus, blurring the line of what is fair usage and challenging the implications of copyright laws. The practice of appropriation can be traced back before the Renaissance, but became popular with the Surrealists, Dadaists, Pop Artists and the Neo-Geo Artists when mass production became a cultural norm. Art is not created in a bubble. Artists are influenced by almost everything: the internet, television, literature, history, news and even other artists. The “copy.right?” exhibition seeks to give forum to contemporary artists who explore the idea of appropriation through concept, materials, awareness and who also challenge global mass culture. “copy.right?” is juried and curated by Sergio Gomez (33 Contemporary Gallery director) and Jennifer Moore (photographer). For details/to enter visit: http://www.33contemporary.com/copyright.html.

Call for entries, deadline (for discount) January 31: The Core77 Design Awards. Recognizing excellence in all areas of design enterprise, we’re pleased to present 17 distinguished categories from Consumer Products to DIY, Service Design to Writing & Commentary, providing designers, researchers and writers a unique opportunity to communicate the intent, rigor and passion behind their efforts. We also honor student work by offering 15 designated student sections within our 17 categories. We select top-notch juries; these individuals are experts in their fields and located all over the globe. And of course, our awesome trophy that is actually a DIY mold that truly celebrates the teamwork behind design. Entries accepted until March 31, entries by January 31 receive a 20% discount. Learn more, including eligible categories, by visiting http://www.core77designawards.com/main/.

Call for entries, deadline February 1: Seasons. The New York Center for Photographic Arts (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, color etc.). Winners will receive a total of $2,500 in cash awards and winners and juror selections will be presented in a group show at the 69 Leonard Gallery in the SOHO art district in New York City and an online gallery on the NYC4PA website with the Grand Prize winning image being posted on the NYC4PA home page. In addition, an exhibition catalog of the group show will be available and the gallery show will be listed and reviewed in a New York Gallery magazine. Images may be submitted in any of the following four categories: Winter; Spring; Summer; Fall. Juror: Douglas Beasley. Details/to enter: http://www.nyc4pa.com/#!winter-2012————.

Call for entries, deadline February 10: Cred Magazine Portfolio for Issue 4. Individuals and groups ages 25 and under living and studying in the Philly region are invited to submit visual art, creative essays, poetry, photography, documentation of performing arts etc.  No fee! To submit visit https://credmagazine.wufoo.com/forms/s7x2z7/

Call for entries, deadline February 15: “Page Turner,” the latest salon exhibit being presented by some things looming, the Fiber Arts Gallery and Studio at 526 Washington St., Reading. Artists entering this timely show must reflect the Digital Age, which has altered the way we look at and read books. “We wanted a challenge that alters the way we perceive books. Whether it be an altered book or a work that incorporates pages of a book, some things looming challenges entrants to create the ultimate…Page Turner.” Page Turner will run from April 5 through May 18. An opening reception will be held First Friday, April 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and a closing reception will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Details/to enter, visit http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs129/1103077498865/archive/1111462436001.html

Call for entries, deadline February 18: May 2013 issue of Ceramics Monthly has put out a call for US and international clay artists who have been actively pursuing a career in ceramics for less than ten years. To be considered, please submit the following materials: up to five high-resolution digital images (300 ppi) on a CD; a full-size color print of each image (image printed at it¹s actual size, as photographed); complete caption information for each image (including title of work, dimension, materials, firing information, and year completed); and full contact information (including email address, mailing address, phone number, artist’s statement, and resume). Mail to: Emerging Artists, Ceramics Monthly, 600 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 210, Westerville, OH 43082. More detals at http://ceramicartsdaily.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CMEmergingArtist2013.pdf

Call for entries, deadline February 28: Pennsylvania 46th Annual Art of the State Juried Art Exhibition, June 22 – September 8, 2013. Presented by Jump Street and The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Must be a resident of Pennsylvania. Entry Fee. Details/entry form at http://www.jumpstreet.org/images/pdf/46th%20Juried%20Exhibition%20Brochures%2012-4-12.pdf

Deadlines

Out & About

Words of Traitors Launch Party – Monday, January 14, 6 – 8 pm, Gold Standard Cafe, 4800 Baltimore Ave FREE!
Our memories construct our sense of identity, but can we rely on them? Words of Traitors: 7 Live in Transition, the latest release from transmedia artist and author James Curcio, is an attempt at laying bare the inner workings of hope and loss, love and despair. This illustrated collection of short stories explores the fallibility of memory and how much our memories change over time and ultimately betray us, becoming “words of traitors.” Join us at the Gold Standard Cafe on January 14th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the debut of Words of Traitors. “Featuring canvas prints, dioramas, collage, digital documentation of the creative process and the book itself, this show fuses art and narrative together to create a new kind of gallery opening experience.” The pieces will remain at The Gold Standard for one month. The book features works from edgy, innovative visual artists including the brilliant color sense of renowned Philadelphia-based painter and muralist James Dupree, Bethany Shorb’s pointed minimalism (echoed in her creations at Cyberoptix Tie Lab), the hauntingly detailed dream-images produced by UK artist Laurie Lipton, S. Jenx’s gritty photography, Russian-based Alexey Andreev’s surprisingly human CG work, and many more. Original pieces and limited prints on canvas will be available, along with signed copies of the book at a special event price.

“Urban Renewal” Discussion with Paul Levy, CEO, Center City District – Wednesday, January 16, 7 pm, Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N Broad St FREE!
Paul R. Levy, head of Philadelphia’s Center City District (CCD) since its founding in 1991 will share his insights on urban renewal. He also heads the Central Philadelphia Development Corp and teaches city planning and downtown development at the University of Pennsylvania.

Evening Lecture: Secret of the Great Pyramid – Thursday, January 17, 6:15 pm, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street FREE!
Egyptologists simply do not know how ancient builders raised thousands of two-ton blocks to the top of a 480-foot pyramid. Beginning in 2003, Dr. Bob Brier, Senior Research Fellow, Long Island University/LIU Post, worked with French architect Jean Pierre Houdin to find evidence for a theory—that hidden inside the pyramid is a mile-long ramp, which was used to build the structure to such great heights. In this lecture, Dr. Brier discusses recent findings that offer support for this theory.

Spring Arts Preview! - Thurday, January 17, 7 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!*
Live performance by A Sunny Day in Glasgow with science films by Roman Vishniac and Kenneth Anger. Snacks will be available, as well as beer kindly provided by Great Lakes Brewing Company! A Sunny Day in Glasgow is a six-piece band based in Philadelphia and Sydney, Australia. Formed in 2006 by Ben Daniels, the lineup has changed over the years but became permanent around the 2009 release of the band’s second album Ashes Grammar. ASDIG spent most of 2010 recording and touring around the world with dates in the US, Canada, UK and Europe including festival appearances at SXSW and the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona. The band is currently recording their fourth album in Philadelphia with Jeff Zeigler at Uniform Recording (Kurt Vile, War on Drugs, Blues Control). This will be their first performance since 2010. Roman Vishniac Science Films: While well-known as a photographer who captured the pre-Holocaust life of Jews in Central and Eastern Europe, Roman Vishniac (1897-1990) also created many science films in the 1960s and 70s. Recording film observations of microscopic organisms, Vishniac became a pioneer in microcinematography and photomicroscopy. The University of South Carolina Moving Image Research Collection (MIRC) now holds the Roman Vishniac Film Collection, which includes 156,000 feet of motion picture film. Among the holdings are home movies and naturalist film experiments in addition to outtakes and working materials from the Living Biology film series. Whether showing close-ups of bacteria, single-celled organisms or even light reflections on the waves of a pond, Roman Vishniac’s films show the eye-opening views of the natural world that normally goes unobserved. This program of film clips and fragments will be projected during the performance by A Sunny Day in Glasgow. Films by Kenneth Anger: Born in 1927, Kenneth Anger is perhaps the most infamous American underground filmmaker of all time. Starting out as a child actor, Anger has had a diverse career, though he is most famous for the group of experimental films he created from 1947-1980 known as the Magick Lantern Cycle. *Free tickets are required: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/eventV2/191463?wrKey=A5712A1C9F72DDE75C2DEC5EA33E49F6

Street Movies! Presented by PNC Arts Alive: Transformation and Civil Rights – Friday, January 18, 7 pm, Presented by Scribe Video Center at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia – Griffith Auditorium, 600 S. 43rd Street FREE!
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Scribe partners with the Jubilee School to present a program of films about the historical and continuing struggle for social justice. The line-up of short films features Balance and Sustainability (2011, 6 mins), made by the students of Jubilee, about the relationship between energy efficiency and community access to natural resources.

Elizabeth Orr: A Moral Body – Performance Saturday, January 19, 7 pm, Bodega, 253 N 3 St FREE!
A Moral Body is a series of sculptural video installations and a performance, initiated by the recorded movement of the camera in a circular and linear continuous tracking shot. Through text and audio/video patterns, A Moral Body develops different kinetic scenarios, considering morality as privileging one movement or pattern over another.

Sushi & A Movie – Saturday, January 19, 7 pm, Circle of Hope – Philadelphia, 1125 S. Broad Street FREE!
Watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi, a documentary about the world’s most famous sushi maker. Somewhere in a Tokyo street, there is a sushi restaurant with ten seats. And at this restaurant, a very old “shokunin” named Jiro serves the world’s finest sushi to his customers. And how does Jiro run a sushi restaurant that has three Michelin Stars? In his own words, by doing “the same thing over and over, improving bit by bit.” We will also have the supplies to make simple maki sushi rolls. Come learn the art of rolling sushi. Check out the trailer for the film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aGPniFvS0

Allan Edmunds Lecture – Sunday, January 20, 1 pm, PAFA 1st floor Historic Landmark Building, 118 n. Broad St. FREE!
The PAFA Alumni Sales Gallery will be hosting an informal talk by Allan Edmunds, President of the Brandywine Workshop on Sunday, January 20th at 1pm. Please join him and several of the artists currently on view in the print exhibition” Multiples” .

Philadelphia Sinfonia Concert – Sunday, January 20, 3 pm, Presented by Philadelphia Sinfonia at First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, 35 W Chelten Ave FREE!
Philadelphia Sinfonia performs its first concert of the 2012-13 season at First Presbyterian Church in Germantown. Gary D. White, Music Director & Conductor Program to include: Suppe – Poet and Peasant Overture, Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 (Pastorale)

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

For Monday, December 10, 2012

This is the last WHAT for 2012. Watch for the next WHAT the week before classes begin, January 14, 2013. Have a great break and holiday season!

Watch www.facebook.com/TylerActivities for latebreaking news.
Visit tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com for resources for students at Tyler.

Lectures & Artist Talks

None this week. Good luck on your finals!

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays are done for the semester. Look for the next CofFREE Monday on January 28.
This week come see Laurie Jo Reynolds Photo Requests From Solitary, 2012. The Tamms Supermax Prison in Tamms, Illinois was designed as a short-term solitary confinement facility where the maximum stay for any inmate would be no longer than 18 months. Ten years after its opening, over one-third of Tamms’ original prisoners are still there. In June of 2012, after an extensive campaign by families, scholars, and artists, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced that Tamms will close. Artist Laurie Jo Reynolds is a driving force within the Tamms Year Ten coalition dedicated to Tamms’ closure.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Luca Bokulich, Printmaking
Dylan Devilieger, Painting
Alexis Kandra, Painting
Reception Friday, December 14, 6-9 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Kyle Psulkowski, Painting
Reception Friday, December 14, 6-9 pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, December 12, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies. I’ll be there this week, so stop by if you need a break from studying for finals!

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Gig opportunity: Wanted: Art student with HTML5 skills to update / redesign kid’s website. Total of 2-3 pages. Images and pictures provided. Fast turnaround a must. Work samples required. Product facebook page: facebook.com/alottaedu. Call or email Claude Carter at 215-830-1412 or ccarter@llcarter.com.

OwlNetwork: New Jobs & Internships
-American Philosophical Society Museum: Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship
-Ogilvy Public Relations: Ogilvy Public Relations NYC Summer Internship Program
-Phillips-Van Heusen: PVH Corp. GRAPHIC DESIGN Internship 2013
-Photon Associate: Product Designer
-Teaching Assistant Program in France – Embassy of France: Teaching Assistant in France
-Temple University, Campus Planning & Design: Architecture Intern Position
For information about internships including how to search for these on OwlNetwork, visit http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/

Internship opportunity: Exhibition and Membership Assistant Intern at InLiquid. The Exhibition and Membership Assistant Intern will work under the supervision of the Associate Director. S/He will assist with updating and creating artist membership pages on our web site; occasionally assisting with aspects of our membership campaigns; researching artists for exhibitions; photographing exhibitions; assisting with and leading on some installations and de-installations of exhibitions; and assistance with publicity and press release distribution for exhibitions. Special exhibition and curatorial projects are possible as well, depending on the needs of the organization and interests and skills of the intern. Students will be exposed to, and integrally involved in, many facets of a nonprofit visual arts organization. Interns will have a unique opportunity to gain expertise in web publication and exhibition coordination, and will develop an in-depth, insider’s knowledge of a large and vibrant visual arts community. The ideal candidate will be web-savvy and have a strong interest in contemporary visual arts or art history; strong writing skills; keen eye for detail; some art handling experience; and a willingness to learn. Experience in Microsoft Office a must; some photography skills, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, WordPress, and/or basic HTML is a plus, but not essential. This position involves a 3 to 6 month commitment, 10 to 15 hours a week. Hours and days of week are flexible. To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter & 2 references to Jennifer Schick at jennifer@inliquid.org with the subject line “Exhibition and Membership Internship”; or mail to: Exhibition and Membership Internship, Attn: Jennifer Schick, InLiquid, 1400 N. American Street, Studio 314, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Still need a spring class? Here are 2 interesting ones from other schools (check with your department head or advisor to see how they would fit with your major):
-Short on time during the week? MIS 5112. Designing Innovation in an IPod World (CRN: 10868). Class meets on Feb. 9-10, 2013 and Mar. 2-3, 2013, 9AM to 6PM all days. Class meets in Speakman 200. Alternate dates: Mar. 23-24 (in case of emergency cancellation of above meeting dates). Pre-requisites: None
Credits: 3.0. Are you interested in creative problem solving, product and service innovation and entrepreneurship? Do you want to be a leader with the analytical skills of business and the vision of a designer? Do you want to learn the secrets behind the success of today’s leading companies like Apple? Do you want to earn 3 credits in 2 weekends?Designing Innovations teaches you theories and practices for innovation to identify business opportunities and create technologically enabled business systems, products and services. FORMAT: Learn it on the weekend and apply it on Monday. Hands-on studio-style projects to explore innovation through the design of business systems/process, environment design, service design and customer experience design.
-FMA Digital Animation and Compositing class. Digital Animation and Compositing is a junior/senior level course in the Film and Media Arts department that will expose students to classic animation techniques such as rotoscoping and stop motion while also exploring the 2d computer animation possibilities of Photoshop and After Effects. Students will create four projects during the semester, many of which will be suitable for festival distribution and portfolio inclusion. To be eligible students should have basic knowledge of such imaging software as Photoshop and Illustrator and exposure to NLE software such as Premiere or Final Cut Pro. To register for the class, please email Professor LeAnn Erickson
with you name, email address and TUID number. lerickso@temple.edu

CFEVA Direct Dialogue Lecture Series: Moving Your Art Practice Forward in 2013: Planning, Implementation & Accountability – Thursday, December 20, 5:30 pm, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 South 18th Street, Suite 3a
Presenter: Susan Schear, ARTISIN. 2013 is upon us and will be here before we know it! Have you planned and set goals in order to grow your art practice? Are you challenged by implementing them? Who are you accountable to? This interactive Direct Dialogue will discuss and answer the questions above. Whether you have already set your goals or not, you will have the opportunity to do so and/or review the those you have established, plan and discuss your strategy and process for implementation, and share how you will be accountable and to whom. The evening is about you and for you and your art practice. Come prepared to participate and engage with your fellow artists while learning from them as well. Make 2013 a year of growth! All programs begin at 5:30 pm. Each session is $12.00. Registration is required. Individuals who have not pre-registered are not guaranteed a seat. To reserve a space or to receive more information about The Center for Emerging Visual Artists or Direct Dialogues Lecture Series, please contact Genevieve Coutroubis, by phone (215) 546 – 7775 x 11 or by email Genevieve@cfeva.org

Applications are being accepted for the 2013 New York Arts Practicum, a summer arts institute for current students and recent graduates to learn experientially in order to bridge their lives as art students into lives as practicing artists. Participants complete apprenticeships with mentor artists, produce work for critique without access to their institutional facilities, and learn about contemporary practices through site visits to artist studios, galleries, and museums. The eight-week intensive program offers participants a supported environment to experience the challenges of life as an artist, seeing the many different ways one can be an artist today. Mentees work in their mentors’ studios two to three days per week, meet Tuesday evenings for a critique seminar, and convene Fridays for site visits in artist studios, galleries, and museums. Past participants called the experience demystifying, life-changing, and an inspirational reality check. Details, including costs and other details, at http://www.artspracticum.org/.

Collaboration Opportunitity: Laura Boyer, a theater and dance student under the Center for the Arts and the Choreographer/Director, is working on a new collaborative theater piece. She is looking for student artists interested in working collaboratively with other Center for the Arts students to ultimately create a theatrical work including dance, music, and visual art. Any interested students can email her directly at laura.boyer@temple.edu.

Call for artists, deadline December 15: Pentimenti Gallery is accepting portfolios of “content driven contemporary art which challenges traditional materials and aesthetics by emerging to mid-career artists”. No fee. Send CD-ROM with CV/résumé, artist statement, and SASE. Exhibitions are in the gallery and in other institutions. They also support public art projects and publications. => Judith Grimbergen, Pentimenti Gallery, 145 N 2nd St, Philadelphia PA 19106. Questions? mail@pentimenti.com

Call for artists, deadline December 21: Home is the theme for GoggleWorks’ 2013 annual juried exhibition. This show is open to all media including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, printmaking, fibers, ceramics, glass, video and new media. What is “home”? Is it a structure, place, environment, people, neighborhood or community? Thinking beyond the literal, how do you interpret this very familiar subject matter? Is it a specific place, or do you take it everywhere you go? Is it a status symbol or a safe haven? Is it temporary or permanent? Yours or someone else’s? For sale or foreclosed? Is it a personal issue or a larger, global issue? Entry fee $35 for 3 works. Juror: Genevieve Coutroubis. For prospectus see http://tinyurl.com/AOM149cj.

Call for artists, deadline December 28: the Florida Center for Sculpture has issued a call for submissions, open to all artists working in North America who wish to see their work in outdoor installations. All ten artists selected for the exhibition receive a $1,000 honorarium to cover transportation, installation and de-installation of the sculpture, and all incidental expenses involved; any additional costs are the responsibility of the artist. Prizes range from Best of Show ($3,000), 2nd Place ($1,200), Honorable Mention ($500), People’s Choice ($500), and a Sponsor Award ($250). Winners are notified the week of January 14, 2013, and the installation of accepted sculptures is set for February 25 – March 8, 2013. The Reception & Awards Celebration Central is scheduled for May 9, 2013 at Park Stroll, Winter Haven, FL. For details, see prospectus: http://polkmuseumofart.org/wp-content/uploads/FLOSC-prospectus_2013.pdf

Call for artists, deadline December 31: Young Contemporaries. Hillyer Art Space is currently accepting submissions for Young Contemporaries, a group exhibition to be held in August 2013. We invite all current and recent art students with their fresh perspectives in the art world to apply. All mediums are accepted and work should focus on the subject of Young Contemporaries. This subject is open for interpretation by the artists, whether it is how you view young artists in the contemporary art scene, or what you feel the “Young Contemporary” scene is about. One cash Grand Prize will be awarded to the best entry, and selected entries will be exhibited in Hillyer Art Space for the month of August in 2013. For details/to enter, visit http://artsandartists.org/hillyer-exhibitions-submit.php.

Call for artists, deadline January 5: 19th Annual El Corazón Exhibit. Jose Vargas and the Bath House Cultural Center invite visual artists to submit entries for the 19th Annual El Corazón art exhibition. Since 1993, Jose Vargas has organized the El Corazón art exhibition
in Dallas. This popular exhibition, which has become a beloved annual tradition at the Bath House, gives artists an opportunity to create various artistic interpretations of the human heart. This passionate and eclectic exhibition features diverse works of art inspired by the heart (El Corazón), an important symbol in Mexican and Latin American art, and a significant theme in western culture. For prospectus see http://tinyurl.com/AOM148h

Call for artists, deadline January 9: 27th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show, March 1 – April 8, 2013. A National Juried Fine Arts Competition dedicated to canine art, sponsored by Wichita Kennel Club, Hutchinson Kennel Club, Salina Kennel Club and Purina. The sponsors are pleased to offer artists who produce dog-related art the opportunity to exhibit their work in a show devoted exclusively to canine art. In addition, the competition will benefit The American Kennel Club Museum of The Dog as the Best of Show winner will be purchased by the Sponsors for $1,250.00 and donated to The American Kennel Club Museum of The Dog in St. Louis, Missouri. For prospectus, see http://tinyurl.com/AOM149bn

Call for entries, deadline January 11: 50th Annual Juried Competition March 2 – June 8, 2013, in Monroe, LA. The Masur Museum of Art’s Annual Juried Competition showcases contemporary artists throughout the United States of America working in any medium. Entry fee $10 per work, 2-5 work per entry. Details at http://www.masurmuseum.org/competition.php.

Call for artists, deadline January 23: Small Works. 36th Harper College National Art Exhibition Featuring Small Works. Exhibition at Harper College Art Exhibition Space March 25 – April 18, 2013. Staci Boris, Chief Curator, Elmhurst Art Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois, will serve as the Small Works 2013 show juror. Previously, Boris served as Executive Director of Art Chicago.In its largest dimension, individual artwork must be no greater than 22 inches including frame if applicable. Propectus at http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/arts/pdf/18713_smwks13prosp.rev125.pdf

Call for artists, deadline January 23: 36th Annual Art on Paper. The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to enter its 36th annual Art on Paper competition. Any original work created on or of paper and following exhibition guidelines, will be considered. Works selected will be on exhibit in the MFA Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland from March 29 to April 28, 2013. For propectus, see http://tinyurl.com/AOM149db

Call for artists, deadline January 31: NordArt 2013. Kunstwerk Carlshütte, a non-profit initiative of the ACO Group, and the towns of Büdelsdorf and Rendsburg, organises the NordArt, an annual international exhibition of visual arts from June to the beginning of October. The art exhibited at NordArt is selected by a jury and features all visual art media. The exhibition in summer 2012 displayed the work of 245 artists from 50 countries, selected from 2000 applications from 84 countries. Curator of NordArt: Wolfgang Gramm. Details/to enter, see http://www.kunstwerk-carlshuette.de/en/application_form.html.

Call for entries, deadline January 31: Courthouse Gallery’s annual call for artists. The Lake George Arts Project invites regional, national, emerging and established artists to send exhibition proposals to the Courthouse Gallery. Preference is given to experimental or non-traditional work created in the last two years. We welcome proposals for special exhibitions, installations, mixed media presentations, and performance art. For details, see http://www.lakegeorgearts.org/annual-call.htm.

Call for artists, deadline February 1: ON LOAN, 2nd Annual Student Exhibition Juried by Cara Ober, April 3rd – April 20th, 2013. Artists must be current students in an undergraduate or graduate program within a 150 mile radius of Baltimore to be eligible for this exhibition. This is an all media exhibition with a $10 application fee. For prospectus visit: http://goo.gl/8gtJk. With such an exceptional On Loan exhibition in 2012, Area 405 is looking forward to even more exciting work in 2013!

Deadlines

none this week!

Out & About

Prozac, Welbutrin, and Zoloft: The Alphabet Soup of Antidepressants – Monday, December 10, 6 pm, National Mechanics, 22 South 3rd St. FREE!
Join us as Science on Tap explores the history of antidepressants and their influence on current medical theory. Presented by the Chemical Heritage Foundation. Despite media portrayals of “the holiday blues,” numerous studies have found no uptick in suicide rates during winter months. Either way, mental health is on our brain in December, when Science on Tap explores the history of antidepressants and their influence on current medical theory. A mild mannered researcher by day, speaker Scicurious is an active science blogger by night. Her writing has been featured in Scientific American, The Guardian, and The New York Times. She blogs at Neurotic Physiology and Scientific American’s “The Scicurious Brain.”

Adobe Premiere Pro User Group – Wednesday, December 12, 6 pm, Future Media Concepts 325 Chestnut St, Suite 220 FREE!
Holiday Themed Discussion and Workshop on Adobe Premiere Pro with a focus on Multicam. Free food, drinks and good times. Raffle for a free class provided by FMC. Preregistration required: https://www.fmctraining.com/fmc.asp?t=register&z=&tg=Events&g=&i=1253&l=Philadelphia&a=12%2F12%2F2012&tp=0

Eve Troutt Powell: “Other People’s Help: Studying Slavery in Cultures Not Your Own” – Wednesday, December 12, 7 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St. FREE!
In this lecture, Eve Troutt Powell will explore the legacies of slavery in the Middle East, and the pitfalls of this kind of research. How have societies far from the United States’ experience of slavery integrated the experience of slavery in their histories? How have they differed in constructions of racial or ethnic identity from how Americans have identified connections between race and slavery? Eve M. Troutt Powell is Associate Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania where she teaches the history of the modern Middle East. Her most recent book is “Tell This in my Memory: Stories of Enslavement from Egypt, Sudan, and the Ottoman Empire” (Stanford University Press, 2012). She is also the author of “A Different Shade of Colonialism: Egypt, Great Britain and the Mastery of the Sudan” (University of California, 2003). Professor Powell is a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. Please RSVP: http://etpowellotherpeopleshelp.eventbrite.com/#

Winter Warmers (drinks!) at Greensgrow Farms – Thursday, December 13, 6 – 8 pm, Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland Street FREE!
How to make homemade holiday drinks for the whole family. Please join us for a drink making demo in the Greenhouse, and learn to make homemade mulled cider, hot chocolate and egg nog. 6:15pm mulled cider; 6:45pm hot chocolate; 7:15pm egg nog; 7:45pm hot chocolate.

Jayson Musson: A True Fiend’s Weight – Opening Reception Thursday, December 13, 6 – 8 pm, Fleisher Ollman Gallery, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 100 FREE!
Fleisher/Ollman is pleased to announce A True Fiend’s Weight, an exhibition of new work by Jayson Musson, opening Thursday, December 13, 2012 with a reception from 6-8pm. Known for his hilarious YouTube video series Art Thoughtz with Hennessy Youngman, Musson has recently made the leap into the world of abstract painting. The works that will be on view at Fleisher/Ollman are technically not paintings at all, but disassembled and reconfigured Coogi sweaters mounted on stretchers and transformed into paintings. Coogi sweaters are wildly colored knit garments popularized in the 1980s by Bill Cosby and later, in the 1990s, by the rapper Notorious B.I.G.

Hiberna Sinesis: Small Works by Robert Kraiza – Reception Thursday, December 13, 6 – 10 pm, The Random Tea Room, 713 N. 4th St. FREE!
A show of small and affordable pieces at the Random Tea Room. The pieces will be up for First Friday but the actual opening reception is the second Thursday, December 13th.

The Second State: Silent Auction & Party – Thursday, December 13, 6 – 9 pm, Second State Press, 1400 N. American St. FREE!
Second State Press is turning two! To commemorate the occasion and help kick off another great year, SSP will be having a fun and festive evening with a silent auction, special membership rates and debut a new limited edition tote bag. Join us on December 13th from 6-9PM in a celebratory evening with light fare and libations! This event is free and open to the public.

Craft & Culture Lecture Series: The Color Revolution – Thursday, December 13, 6:30 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
Please join us for a book-signing and talk with award-winning author Regina Lee Blaszczyk, PhD, whose new book traces the relationship of color and commerce, from haute couture to automobile showrooms to interior design, describing the often unrecognized role of the color profession in consumer culture. The reading will begin at 6:30 PM, and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by the author at the conclusion. Regina Lee Blaszczyk is an award-winning historian and author who writes on business, culture, and the economy. She has published extensively on corporations, marketing, innovation, design, and fashion. Her work is designed to reach both the general public and scholarly audiences, with particular emphasis on adult audiences and life-long learners. Blaszczyk’s broad experience informs her writing. She launched her career as a cultural history curator at the Smithsonian Institution, spent time as an American studies professor at Boston University, and worked in senior management at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. Since 2005, she has been a full-time historian and author, affiliated with the Department of the History & Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania.

Opening Reception: Arden Bendler Browning: Clickpath – Opening reception Friday, December 14, 6 – 8 pm, Bridgette Mayer Gallery, 709 Walnut St. FREE!
The Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce its first solo exhibition of work by artist Arden Bendler Browning will be on view from December 5, 2012 to January 26, 2013, with an opening reception Friday, December 14th, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. The exhibition will feature a variety of new paintings in latex and Flashe on panel, three monumental pieces on Tyvek, and an interactive digital piece. This is her first one-person exhibition at Bridgette Mayer Gallery. Bendler Browning’s large scale abstractions (typically done on unframed Tyvek that is held to wall with small magnets) appear on the edge of flying apart, owing to the way they reflect on the artist’s technology-inspired navigation of the urban landscape. She juxtaposes macroscopic images of cities from Google Earth with more intimate experiences of walking down the street or looking out of a window of looking out a window. She uses that relationship as a starting point for her active, energetic and gestural paintings that simultaneously threaten to explode out into space and fold in on themselves. Bendler Browning is attracted to the density of cities and the inherent contradictions that the layers of various materials create. She is drawn to the cycle of urban decay giving way to organic regrowth, and how this relationship is both a conflict and a symbiosis. Her color choices are fed by this struggle – the earth and green tones of the landscape simultaneously battling and coexisting with swaths of bright saturated color. The structure of the paintings hints at both the composed elements of an urban environment and the entropic tendencies of the natural world. This exhibition will include a new venture for Bendler Browning – an interactive digital piece that will use motion capture technology to determine paint strokes. These virtual paint strokes will be projected and layered to create a constantly evolving digital image. Arden Bendler Browning received her MFA from Tyler School of Art and her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Her work has been widely exhibited; with solo shows at the Philadelphia International Airport, Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, Abington Art Center, Fleisher Art Memorial and the Painted Bride Art Center; and group shows at The Painting Center (New York, NY), The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Swarthmore College, Arkansas State University, Moore College of Art and Design, and many others. She has been shortlisted for the West Prize and was a fellow at the Center for Emerging Visual Artists.

Daniel Arsham X Jonah Bokaer: Study for Occupant – Opening reception Friday, December 14, 6 – 9 pm, Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street FREE!
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) presents “Daniel Arsham: Reach Ruin”, a sculptural installation that explores the connection between visual art and theatrics. Opening reception for the exhibition is Friday, December 14th, 6 – 9 p.m. will feature a live performance choreographed by frequent collaborator Jonah Bokaer, a former Merce Cunningham dancer. This work—in which the dancers, the audience, and the sculptures will engage with each other to create the performance—will premiere exclusively at FWM.
The participation of multidisciplinary artist Daniel Arsham in the Museum’s renowned Artist-in-Residence Program was made possible through a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge.

The Day and the Hour Unknown (Apocalypse Show) – Opening reception Friday, December 14, 6 – 10 pm, Gallery ML / Arch Enemy Arts, 109 & 111 Arch St (Arch and Front St) FREE!

Spring Garden Indoor Antique & Vintage Flea Market – Saturday, December 15, 8 am – 4 pm, Former Fed-Ex Service Center, 820 Spring Garden Street FREE!
More Than 50 Vendors From The Tri-State Area Featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Furniture, Jewelry, Clothing & Accessory’s, Glassware, Pottery & Much More!

Winterfest at Sister Cities Park – Saturday, December 15, 11 am – 2 pm, Sister Cities Park, 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
The fountains at Sister Cities Park at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway have gone into hibernation and that means it’s time for the first-ever Sister Cities Park WINTERFEST! Talk about fun! There will be a Holiday Treasure Hunt, Karaoke sing-a-long with Frosty the Snowman, plus seasonal arts and crafts. And there’s lots more! Children will enjoy Story Art, presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Free Library of Philadelphia; Snowflake Science, courtesy of the Franklin Institute; Cold Weather Creatures, presented by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University; and Cookie Decorating at the Milk & Honey Café in the park. The Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Young Performers Choir will offer a concert of songs of the season. To top it all off, Santa will be there! Make sure to bring your camera, and get ready to enjoy exciting, kid-friendly WINTERFEST!

Little Berlin’s 4th Annual Art Dash – Saturday, December 15, noon – 5 pm, Little Berlin Gallery, 2430 Coral St. (at Boston St.) FREE!
50+ pieces of orginal art work donated by local artists will be on sale for only $25 each! What a deal! Come early and get first pick! Support alternative artwork in Philadelphia by coming to the Art Dash at little berlin. The Annual Art Dash is an artist-supported fundraising event that helps get artwork out into the community while raising money to support another year of undefined exhibitions in our gallery space. Hot toddies and refreshments will be provided!

Temple University Music Preparatory Division: Orchestra Showcase – Saturday, December 15, 4 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Come here the kids play! Featuring the Youth Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Players Orchestra, Baroque Players and Classic Strings.

What Remains: Traces of Poe – Saturday, December 15, 7 – 10 pm, Detour @ R.E.Load Bags, 608 N. 2nd FREE!
What Remains is a collaborative storefront installation based upon Poe’s life, work, and mental (in)stability. Composed by the founding members of CHER, each element on display was based upon specific Poe stories as well as visits to the Edgar Allan Poe House, just a stones through from Detour. The installation changes as darkness descends and day gives way to night. Go to http://www.cherpopups.com or http://www.detourphilly.com for more info.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, December 3, 2012

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Lectures & Artist Talks

Art History Practice Talk: Rachel McCay, “Anna Maria Maiolino: From Pop to Conceptual – Monday, December 3, 4 pm, Room B-81
Rachel McCay is giving a practice talk on Monday, December 3rd, for a paper she will be presenting at the student conference on Latin American and Latino Studies organized by the Greater Philadelphia Latin American Studies Consortium. The conference is being held at Temple’s Presidents Entertainment Center on Friday, December 7 from 2-6pm.

Beyond 2013 Competition – Tuesday, December 4, 2 pm, Kiva Auditorium, Ritter Annex
Beyond 2013 is a student run competition held by the students in Dr. James Marra’s Media and Society class. The students are presenting their proposals for new media innovations that can be implemented in the year 2013 and beyond. They will be judged by advertising industry professionals, and a winner will be crowned.

FESTIVAL: Sophomore Sculpture / A Hostage Situation: The hooligan revolution -Wednesday, December 5, 8-11 am, Front Atrium,
They didn’t have enough money to rent a bouncy castle but this courageous group of students have some other amazing events planned for everyone. The ambitious 3hr festival is designed to help you relax, rejuvenate and rally despite the end of the semester stress. Come early, it will be worth it.

The BIG Sing – Wednesday, December 5, noon, The Bell Tower
Join us and Boyer student chorale conductor Bethany Wallace, Boyer choral ensemble students, and Boyer student brass insrumentalists, for a selection of seasonal songs. Come and sing to celebrate the season and the end of the semester. Lyric sheets will be provided, but you will probably already know most of the words. Light refreshments made possible with GAF funds. Rain location: Student Center.

Craft & Care – Thursday, December 6, 11 am – 3 pm, Tyler Lobby
Join the Tyler Dean’s Student Advisory Committee in creating small crafted gifts for kids living in the Norris Homes near Temple, as well as seniors in local nursing homes. All craft materials will be provided, you just need to bring a few minutes of you time to make someone else’s holiday a little brighter.

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays are done for the semester. Look for the next CofFREE Monday on January 28.
This week come see the Couch Intervention done by Tyler Fiber Students.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Christina Lower, Painting
Danielle Brensinger, Glass
David Meyers, Painting
Reception Friday, December 7, 6-9 pm

Student Lounge Gallery
Emily Youcis, Painting

Tyler Ceramics Collective’s Sale: Monday December 3rd from 11am to 6pm

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, December 5, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Commission opportunity: A Temple employee would like to hire a student to create 2 owl sculpures similar to the one at the intersection of Polett Walk and Liacouras. Material: Wood or ceramic or (1 of each) Fee: Negotiable. Size: Between 12’’-16.’’ Reply with jpg samples of your work and the estimated cost for creating a work to miss.kari@temple.edu.

Internship Opportunities at the Philadelphia Museum of Art:
* PMA Photography Department Internship: Retouching and Archival Assistant: Interns will actively engage in the operations of a fast-paced, varied and historic photo studio and its archive, for one of America’s leading art museums. Applicants should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be comfortable with Macintosh computers and Adobe CS5, Adobe Bridge, Word, and Excel. Details/to apply: http://goo.gl/43qTY
* Social Media Photography Intern: The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Photography/Social Media Intern, under supervision of the Communications and Photography Managers, will create online visual content for one of America’s leading art museums by photographing special events; covering behind-the-scenes aspects of the museum’s installation and activities; organizing and assisting our photographers at publicity photo shoots; shadowing our production photographers; editing photos for our social media outlets, communications and company website; and organizing and archiving new photography and culling interesting images from existing archive. This position requires a dynamic and talented storyteller that is up to the task of develop a new connection between the PMA’s communications and photography departments. Details/to apply: http://goo.gl/TIxKa

Artist Talk Next week: Sean Scully in Conversation with Michael Auping – Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 6 pm, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Free tickets required: http://goo.gl/zxkqC, tickets are limited so if you want to go get one soon! In conjunction with Notations: Sean Scully, the Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts a public conversation between the artist and Michael Auping, Chief Curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas. Sean Scully works in an ever-evolving style of geometric abstraction that is informed by both the history of modern art and his own personal experiences. During this program, Scully and Auping will together discuss the artist’s practice, his career, and the works selected for the Museum’s show.

You are cordially invited to the “Right Brain Meets Left Brain” social event at Cuba Libre in Center City Philadelphia on December 10th. This event is being organized by the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Philadelphia Section in collaboration with Tyler School of Art. Come network with young professionals who work (and those who are young at heart) in Philly’s engineering labs and art studios. There is no cost to attend. Plus… the first 25 GOLD engineers and Tyler artists get a FREE Mojito (a Cuba Libre specialty) or any happy hour drink, but you must pre-register (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ehdo-NXOdG0SHc62MWqVMcyBBrxOSUDgMLwqx2iW4bAgiSb8LELB2ERwNzztcncFQP38Lor6Sb2rcUeEh_4aIQMCap7fwX09GyzYDirA3fwmn4s9wlVHlq7nYcGhGLvSH7sT3i2z30keKqlH-1GCoIz0Lq769A1RqZyqsa5gFxw=). This event could be a start of long term collaboration between engineers and artists, allowing artists to work with engineers to create art that makes use of computers, audio, video, and other electronics. Alternatively, engineers can begin collaborating with artists to do aesthetic product design. Once the engineers and artists meet at this event, they can discuss ideas for future partnership.

Residency opportunity, deadline January 11: The Indianapolis Museum of Art is currently issuing a call for proposals for a summer 2013 six-week residency on Andrea Zittel’s Indy Island, located within the IMA’s 100 Acres at The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park. Graduate and undergraduate students and emerging professionals in the fields of art, design, architecture and performing arts are encouraged to apply to customize and reside on Indy Island, a habitable “off-the-grid” experimental living structure where residents collaborate with Zittel by adapting and modifying the island’s structure according to their individual needs. Sculpture, design and performance are syncretized in this unique project. Further information about the residency and application process is available at http://www.imamuseum.org/islandresidency.

Call for entries, deadline December 10: InLiquid is once again calling for artwork for our annual Silent Auction & Benefit v.13 this coming February. This year our fundraiser and exceptional exhibition of work will take place on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Crane Arts Building in the incredible Ice Box Project Space. This much-anticipated event is not only a fabulous social happening but also a showcase for exceptional contemporary art. Most importantly of course, this benefit event is the major annual fundraiser for InLiquid, which supports and promotes visual artists while serving as a comprehensive hub and catalyst for our region’s arts community. This year we have invited a group of select jurors to choose three artists from all submissions to be considered to create a special limited edition print for our event guests and sponsors*. This year’s jurors are: Robert Morrison, of The Project Group, and collector; Jennifer Zwilling, Independent Curator, and Associate Professor at PAFA and Tyler School of Art; Larry Becker and Heidi Nivling, of Larry Becker Contemporary Art; and Jim Houser, artist and last year’s Juror Pick. Your artwork and information will be viewable at the auction mini-site on InLiquid.org prior to the auction (the web site receives over 55,000 unique visitors per month); you will also receive one complimentary ticket and a half-price ticket for one guest. We are expecting the exhibition to reach upwards of approximately 150+ works for this event alone. To participate, please fill out the online form below. Please note you will be asked for an image of the donated piece, a short artist bio, and short artist statement. This information will be used on the auction website and to help market you. Donation submissions must be received by Monday, December 10 at noon. Drop off of work will take place closer to the event. If you have any questions at all about Benefit v.13 or donation procedures, please contact Sara Zimmerman, saraz@inliquid.org or 215-235-3405.

Call for entries, deadline January 25: Library of Life. Exhibition sites: Art Gallery at City Hall and display cases on 1st, 2nd and 4th Floors, NE corner, March 11 – May 24, 2013. Co-Jury: Members of AICH Exhibitions Advisory Committee and staff from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Art In City Hall and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University issue a call for artists for the upcoming exhibition in historic City Hall celebrating the Academy’s 200th anniversary. Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is America’s oldest natural history museum and a world leader in biodiversity and environmental research. For 200 years, the Academy has carried out its mission to encourage and cultivate the sciences, exploring the remarkable diversity of our natural world and sharing these discoveries with the public through innovative exhibits, publications, and educational programming.
In celebration of the Academy’s Bicentennial, this exhibition invites artists to respond to the natural and environmental sciences. The Academy holds more than 18 million specimens—a library of life on earth—in its collections. As the institution moves into its third century, these growing collections provide scientists with information on the ways in which human behavior has affected the environment. Artists are encouraged to visit the museum and www.ansp.org for more information. So how do you as an artist respond to the natural and environmental sciences? For entry details visit http://goo.gl/Wf52N.

Deadlines

none this week!

Out & About

CNN’s Ali Velshi Visits Drexel – Monday, December 3, 6:30 pm, Behrakis Grand Hall, 3215 Market St. FREE!
CNN’s Ali Velshi is coming to Drexel to explain the role of the economy and social media in the 2012 Presidential election on Monday, December 3rd. Velshi is CNN’s Chief Business Correspondent and anchor of CNN’s Your Money and a co-host of CNN International’s weekday business show World Business Today. Velshi is an expert in breaking down the most complex financial issues and discussing them in a simplistic way. In collaboration with Westphal College’s Rudman Institute and LeBow College of Business, this one-on-one talk is free and open to the public. Velshi will speak about how social media influenced the election and about the benefits, and sometimes drawbacks, for journalists in this brave new digital world.

Temple University Night Owls Campus Community Band – Monday, December 3, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Deborah Sheldon, conductor

Art at Lunch: The Miniature Watercolors of William T. Richards: A Philadelphia Legacy – Wednesday, December 5 noon, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) 118 N. Broad Street FREE!
William Trost Richards is well remembered as a landscape and marine painter, while his major Philadelphia patron, George Whitney, has been forgotten, along with his important art collection. An extensive correspondence survives to document their long friendship, including the many exquisite miniature watercolors Richards included, painted during his sketching expeditions in Rhode Island, Great Britain, and Pennsylvania. These jewel-like works form a remarkable visual counterpart to a rich artist-patron correspondence as illustrated by Dr. Linda Ferber, Vice President and Senior Art Historian at the New York Historical Society, and are on view as part of PAFA’s current exhibition A Mine of Beauty, Landscapes by William Trost Richards.

“Electrifying & Illuminating” Exhibit Opening and Poetry Reading with CAConrad – Wednesday, December 5, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W. Montgomery Ave. FREE!
On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM The Wagner Free Institute of Science will unveil a new exhibit about their history of lighting and electricity. The opening and reception will feature special guest and PEW Fellow, Poet CA Conrad. CA will read from his latest book of poems and lead guests through a writing exercise featuring the Wagner.
The exhibit and CA’s work were developed as part of a recently launched project to comprehensively upgrade Wagner’s antique electrical system. In 2011 Wagner received a Preservation Planning grant from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Heritage Philadelphia Program to support the planning phase of the project. The electrical upgrade will make our National Historic Landmark building more energy efficient and will enhance lighting throughout the building–especially in the museum.

Secret Cinema at the APS Museum – Wednesday, December 5, 6 pm, American Philosophical Society Museum, 104 S. 5th St. FREE!
Join us for IT’S ABOUT TIME: Short films from the Secret Cinema Archive, a feature-length program of rare short films about various aspects of time, all shown in 16mm film.

An Evening with Ben – Wednesday, December 5, 7 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Do you think you know Benjamin Franklin? Then you might be surprised when speakers from the American Philosophical Society reveal some of the rarer and more interesting sides of this Founding Father! The American Philosophical Society houses 75% of Franklin’s surviving papers and a large percentage of his personal library, including his letters, honorary degrees, and will. Get your hands on the exact facsimiles of the documents and see images of even more, while you listen to stories from APS librarians Valerie-Anne Lutz and Roy E. Goodman. Come prepared with questions, and share your love of Franklin! Event will be held in Room 108. RSVP required: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4030397026#

Temple University Wind Symphony – Wednesday, December 5, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Emily Threinen, conductor. IMPRESSIONS with Carter Pann and Paul Rardin; PANN Slalom
RESPIGHI Lauda per la Natività del Signore; SALFELDER Cathedrals; HIGDON Mysterium; PANN Four Factories.

Mami Kato & Maggie Mills: Altered Spaces – Artist Talk Thursday December 5, 5 – 7 pm, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 S. 18th Street, The Barclay, 3rd Floor FREE!
Mami Kato’s inspiration are the common denominators through the micro and macro worlds. Kato seeks the standing point where a human would be in that context. Maggie Mills’ paintings examine the state of contemporary spaces as affected by the dissolution of boundaries between the natural and industrial and between the literal and virtual. Her narratives are a compression of maternal, environmental, and political subtexts.

Cookie Party & Recipe Swap at Greensgrow Farms – Thursday, December 6, 6:30 pm, Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland Street FREE!
Bring your cookies and recipe cards to swap! Please bring at least 2 dozen cookies and recipe cards for your favorite cookie recipe, meet your neighbors, and swap! If you are interested in swapping, please RSVP to kitchen@greensgrow.org.

Comfortably Strange – Opening Reception Friday, December 7, 4 – 6 pm, Society Hill Synagogue, 418 Spruce St.
FREE!
Society Hill Synagogue and Moore College of Art and Design’s Critical Discourse are pleased to present Comfortably Strange. The December exhibition features the work of the twenty-five BFA Candidates in Moore’s Fine Arts Department and is the first wholly collaborative effort of the group. This multifaceted show examines each individual artist’s diverse approach to making, but embraces the common thread of internal journeys and discoveries in the studio. This is a rare opportunity to get a glimpse into the thoughtful and truthful explorations of these emerging artists. Participating Artists: Megan Means, Jennifer Galarza, Lynne Filion, Marie Scavetti, Chriztie Kaufmann, Lauren Tucker, Dani Sweeney, Kelley Montgomery, Jodee Gamel, Erin McGrath, Robin Donelly, Adriana Rabinovitch, Rebecca Guth, Jillian Trager, Caitlin Bludges, Valerie Schaeffer, Kelly Colligan, Rebecca Marquez, Adrianne Paerels, Natalie Roy, Aimee Gilmore, Katelyn Irvine, Jessica Lentz, Jennifer Katelansky, Michelle Lynch.

Artists’ House Gallery First Friday Reception – Friday, December 7, 5 pm – 8:30 pm. Artists’ House Gallery, 57 North 2nd St. FREE!
Artists’ House Gallery’s annual Small Works exhibit presents an impressive variety of artworks for the holiday season by 35 outstanding artists. Each artist brings his or her personal ideas and perspectives to this exhibit. It is filled with portraits, still life, interiors and landscapes, a panoply of fine art in a variety of media.

Marafiki Arts: Join our Story – Friday, December 7, 5 – 9 pm, Metropolitan Gallery 250, 250 South 18th Street, Unit 102 FREE!
Marafiki Arts, a non-profit sustainable textile organization with a studio in Philadelphia and an environmentally friendly textile workshop in rural Kenya, wants to get the Philadelphia community involved in our story. Marafiki Arts means “friends all” in Swahili, and we invite artists, designers and members of the Philadelphia community to collaborate with us to help achieve our goals of bringing sustainability and awareness to the farmers and craftsmen we work with and to add value to their work and lives. Marafiki Arts: Join Our Story is an exhibition that will take you on a visual journey to learn about eco-friendly and hand crafted textiles and the lives of the people who produce them.

First Friday Sugar & Spice – Friday, December 7, 5 – 8 pm, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street FREE!
As a holiday gift from us to you, Ryan Berley, co-owner of Philadelphia’s old-timey favorites Shane Confectionery and the Franklin Fountain, will share the history and science of candy making. One of the country’s oldest candy shops, Shane Confectionery was revived by Berley and his brother in 2011, and it retains its original charm and flavors. Berley will demonstrate the classic clear toy candy–making process from start to finish (with pourings scheduled for 5:30 and 6:45 p.m.). Guests can expect to leave with a dose of good cheer . . . and samples!

Closing Reception for Force Fields : Curated by Alexis Granwell and Jenny Jaskey – Friday, December 7, 6 – 10 pm, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, 319A North 11th St., 2nd Floor FREE!
Force Fields includes work by Nanna Debois Buhl, David Horvitz, and Jenny Perlin, organized by Alexis Granwell and Jenny Jaskey. The exhibition is part of a series of artistic programs celebrating the work of filmmaker Ross McElwee. Taking McElwee’s filmic process as its point of departure, the exhibition brings together artists whose practices might be described as documentary, but only insofar as they remain rooted in notions of process, drawing from personal and intuitive relationships to their media while simultaneously invoking strategies of distance and reflection. Recording the pulls and attractions of circumstance, their works relay the power of force fields, dynamic topologies changing with both time and experience.

Coldhearted II- An Art/Craft Event – Friday December 7, 6 – 9 pm & Saturday, December 8. noon – 6 pm, Philadelphia Scultpure Gym, 1834 E. Frankford Avenue FREE!
We have a wide variety of artists, collectives, craftspeople and small businesses that are creating high quality, affordable items, including (but certainly not limited to): art of all kinds, handmade goods like bags, jewelry, housewares, etc, food items (we love food), plant items such as terrariums or flower arrangements, fabulously curated vintage selections, clothes, local businesses promoting appropriate services (massages, art classes, etc..) and more… Unconventional is good. We like unconventional.

December @ Vox Opening – Friday, December 7, 6 pm, Vox Populi, 319 North 11th st, 3rd Floor FREE!
Caroline Wells Chandler, Derek Larson, Chandler Wigton, Taylor Baldwin

YOU ARE HERE: New Work by Brooke Lanier – closing reception Friday, December 7, 6 – 9 pm, Goldilocks Gallery, 723 Chestnut FREE!
Art included in the sale costs as little as $5 and makes great gifts.

Material Proxy: An Exhibition of Community Supported Art with Sarah Kate Burgess, Brian Giniewski, Linda Yun – Opening reception Friday, December 7, 6 -10 pm, Grizzly Grizzly Gallery, 319 N 11th St FREE!
This December, Grizzly Grizzly and Tiger Strikes Asteroid proudly co-present their collaborative program, Community Supported Art. The exhibition, Material Proxy, coincides with the second ‘pick-up’ of this innovative program and highlights the incredible diversity of the artistic practices it supports. On display will be the work of the three featured artists: Sarah Burgess, Brian Giniewski, and Linda Yun. In addition to the work commissioned for the CSA program, the artists will show work representative of their diverse modes of making. Sarah Kate Burgess’s small-scale sculptural work is informed by daily life, her composited and repositioned jewelry inviting dialog and serving as a portable form of art. Linda Yun captures ephemeral experience with seemingly economical means; her evocative installations are at once minimal and personal. Brian Giniewski combines ceramic sculpture, digital effects and hand painted surfaces in a camouflaged riot of color. In conjunction with the exhibition, Burgess will give a Do-It-Yourself Ring-Making Workshop on Sunday December 9, 2012 at 3pm. The workshop will be open to the public and held at Grizzly Grizzly. Using a variety of paper folding and construction techniques, participants will have the opportunity to make the rings that Burgess has included in her CSA share. To register for the workshop, please register at www.diyringworkshop.eventbrite.com.

First Friday Opening + Holiday Print Sale – Friday, December 7, 6:30 – 10:30 pm, Gravy Studio, 2212 Sepviva St. FREE!
Dustin Fenstermacher is a self-taught photographer based out of Philly, whose work tends to possess a wink, a nudge and a myriad of paradoxes. His upcoming show at Gravy is a collection of quirky cats and their proud owners that he photographed during his time on the cat show circuit. Dustin attempts to humanize these show cats by “making them look like they are having the worst time of their lives, while being pampered with chicken-flavored baby food and the type of hair care that humans spend hundreds of dollars on in a high end salon.” For him, it’s about bringing these cats that are “living high on life” back down to reality. Dustin is the proud father a flabby feline named Abstract Cat and another tub of fur dubbed Inky Dink.

Book Paper Scissors – Saturday, December 8, 10 am – 4 pm, Philadelphia Center for the Book, Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St FREE!
Don’t miss the Philadelphia Center for the Book’s most successful annual event! Book Paper Scissors is an artists’ book fair, free and open to the public, accompanied by book and paper workshops at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Saturday, December 8. This festive event features prints, artists’ books, handmade paper, zines, origami, blank books, paper sculpture, and jewelry, made by local artists. If it’s paper-based art, it’s here. Come and buy, or just be inspired! You will find hundreds of affordable and interesting gifts for everyone on your list by artists working in different disciplines at all price levels. This is a great opportunity to view and even handle unique works of art, to shop locally, and to purchase items crafted by hand. Free book-making workshops for all ages will also be offered at the Library the day of the fair.

Crafty Balboa Holiday – Saturday, December 8, 11 am – 6 pm, SS Neumann Goretti High School, 1736 South 10th Street FREE!
Looking for the perfect handmade holiday gifts?! Look no further! Crafty Balboa Holiday features unique, high quality and affordable handmade goods. Shoppers will be able to peruse the market; showcasing 60+ vendors selling prints, bath products, housewares, knits, clothing, ceramics, toys, accessories and more!The perfect place to check everyone off your list. Photobot 3000 will be on hand to with their photo booth to snap pictures of all attendees! Stop by the craft table to work on a holiday project of your own! Come early! The first 50 shoppers will receive a limited edition Girls Can Tell tote bag filled with special items from all the vendors. Crafty Balboa Holiday is located in the Passyunk Square neighborhood of South Philadelphia. December 8th is 2nd Saturday on Passyunk Avenue, shops and restaurants along the ave feature shopping deals, tastings, and art openings. Come down to Crafty Balboa and make a day of it along Passyunk Avenue. Follow us at http://www.craftybalboa.com for vendor information and event updates!

Author Talk: Angels of Paris – Saturday, December 8, 2 pm, Philadelphia Center for Architecture , 1218 Arch St. FREE!
Join author Rosemary Flannery as she discusses her new book, Angels of Paris: An Architectural Tour Through the Architecture of Paris. This is a terrific opportunity to purchase a personalized, signed copy of this beautiful book for the architecture and Paris fans in your life! Angels are sculpted everywhere in Paris, not just on churches but in unexpected places: holding a lightning rod atop the Théâtre du Châtelet’s roof, adorning a seventeenth-century gilded sundial inside a courtyard at the Sorbonne, hovering above a railroad headquarters where a beautiful stone frieze features young angels flying in to work on the tracks. Subtly, subliminally, the angels are a part of the fanciful and romantic spirit of Paris. Angels of Paris is the first book to explore this intriguing and extraordinary subject. Rosemary Flannery has found angels in friezes, plaques, and free-standing sculpture; on fountains and façades, clocks and sundials, monuments and mansions, rooftops and window frames. Angels of Paris is a unique way for lovers of Paris to learn more about the city in a new and unusual way.

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Holiday Open House – Sunday, December 9, noon – 4 pm, Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, 130 Swamp Road, Doylestown FREE!
Santa Claus has agreed to take time out of his busy holiday schedule to greet kids of all ages at the seasonal festivities cooperatively sponsored by Fonthill Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works at Fonthill Park. Fonthill Museum and its staff will offer a free ground floor open house. This is a special chance for young people to catch a glimpse of Henry Mercer’s incredible castle. In addition, the staff will also offer a great craft making activity, along with cider and cookies, in the Terrace Pavilion next door. The Tile Works will also have a free open house. Santa Claus will be seated next to a roaring fire and will be asking kids what they want for Christmas. Children are encouraged to bring a homemade ornament to hang on the evergreen tree. Hot chocolate, cookies, music, and tile making demonstrations will also add to the festivities. Due to space restrictions, strollers will not be permitted inside the buildings.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art - Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, November 26, 2012

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Lectures & Artist Talks

Panel Discussion: Digital Humanities Workshop – Tuesday, November 27, 4:30–6:00 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
Seth Bruggeman, Moderator. With Marcus Bingenheimer, Temple, Rachael Buurma, Swarthmore College, Robert Cheetham, Azavea and Katherine Rowe, Bryn Mawr College.

“What Technical Art History Can Tell Us: Jacopo Bassano’s Baptism of Christ and the Old-Age Problem” – Wednesday, November 28, 4 pm, Anderson Hall
A lecture by Dr. Andrea Bayer, Curator in European Paintings, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY

Critical Dialogues: Hans Haacke – Wednesday November 28, 6 pm, Room B-04
Renowned artist Hans Haacke will be speaking about his work since studying at Tyler as a Fulbright scholar from 1961-62. Haacke is internationally recognized for demystifying the symbolic capital that is built by political and social systems. Beginning this interest in the early 1970s, Haacke’s work defines our contemporary understanding of institutional critique.

Architecture Lecture: Raphael Perry – Bad Buildings: when architecture crosses the line – Wednesday, November 28, 6 pm, Architecture building room 104
Raphael Perry is Director, Alternatives to Incarceration/Prison Design Boycott Campaign; San Francisco, California.

Symposium: Mass Incarceration in America – Thursday November 29, 9 am – 6 pm, Temple Contemporary
Although crime rates nationwide are falling, the industry of mass incarceration continues to expand. Join us during this free daylong event as we address the implications of race, prison labor, and private industry within the important national debate on mass incarceration. Through illustrated lectures and artworks, this teach-in will highlight the industry’s impact on our urban communities, public health, and sentencing laws.

The American Idea of Museums: A Conversation with Steven Conn, Blake Bradford and Susan Glassman – Thursday, November 29, 4 PM, Paley Library Lecture Hall
Charles Willson Peale opened one of the first American museums in Philadelphia in 1786 with the intention of educating all curious citizens regardless of social class and educational background. This truly American, democratic notion differed from European models, many of which sought to display royal riches. Join us as The Ohio State University’s Steven Conn, Susan Glassman of the Wagner Free Institute of Science in Philadelphia and the Barnes Foundation’s Blake Bradford discuss how democratic ideals in museums have both lived on and changed. This program will be moderated by Kenneth Finkel, distinguished lecturer in the Department of American Studies.

Lecture: Ellen Gerdes / Performing “One Country, Two Systems”: Experimental Kun Opera in Hong Kong -Friday, November 30, 10 am, Room 312, Liacouras Center
This talk frames the creative work of the Hong Kong artist, Danny Yung, as resistive to several binaries: tradition/experiment, West/the rest, and theory/practice. Yung’s “experimental traditions” initiative includes artistic collaboration with Kun opera alongside scholarly and policy research on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) – a UNESCO designation. (Kun opera is an interdisciplinary Chinese performance form that received ICH status in 2001.) During his creative process, Yung investigates meanings and techniques of Kun gestures and melodies, taking care to guide without didactic direction, saying, “Today is an experiment. Tomorrow, we return to tradition.” Hong Kong, a political experiment itself, is the ideal site for such work.

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays: Free Coffee every Monday morning from 7:45 – 9:45!
This week come see Maximilian Goldfarb’s Observer Reactor Loop, an interactive light work back near the bees.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
The Art of Student Teaching through Saturday December 1.

Student Lounge Gallery
Karly Smith Painting/Sculpture

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, November 28, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Have a chat with the Dean: Dean Stroker is having another open office hour on Monday, November 26 from 1-2. Tyler 2nd floor, Suite 210 No appointment needed.

The deadline for applying for a Dean’s Grant is rapidly approaching: November 30. Remember that your application will need your faculty advisor’s signature on the form, and your faculty is often not here every day, so plan ahead to get that and get your application in by 5 pm on Friday, November 30. Mor information and the form is available at http://goo.gl/F2ikC

Summer 2013 International Internship Opportunity: Marafiki Arts is offering summer 2013 international internships to talented and ambitious college students, recent graduates, and adults. This is a unique and unforgettable opportunity to gain international service work experience in Kenya. American interns partner with Kenyan interns on a project with a mutually beneficial goal that addresses growing and harvesting cotton, dyeing with natural dyes, marketing strategies, sustainable textile product development – to help our small-scale community run business grow. Gain first-hand experience working within a community structure at our textile workshop in Wote, travel to our ten cluster group sites, and spend a day on a traditional shamba (family farm) to experience progressive living by default: harvest your food for your meal, milk a cow to prepare your tea, build a fire to cook, experience solar power ingenuity in the rural setting. For more details, including cost, visit: http://goo.gl/88prt.

OwlNetwork: New Jobs & Internships: to apply, see instructions for using the OwlNetwork at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/
-Clean Water Action: Environmental Activist
-Delf Internet Marketing (The Delf LLC): Online Content Creator Intern
-Delf Internet Marketing (The Delf LLC): Web Site/Blog Designer
-Greater Media Philadelphia: Interactive Marketing Intern
-Hill Wellness Center, LLC: Filmmaker
-Lifeline Response: Marketing Internship
-Southwest Airlines: Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship Summer 2013
-SY-CON Systems, Inc.: Marketing/Advertising Internship
-tapTrak LLC: Marketing Internship
-Temple University Internships: Youth Advisory Council Program Associate Intern, Exhibitions and Public Programs
-The Anti-Defamation League: Development and Special Events
-United by Blue: United By Blue Cleanup Planning Internship
-United by Blue: United By Blue Graphic Design Internship
-United by Blue: United By Blue Film and Photography Intern

Volunteer opportunity: Temple alumna in need of a photographer for a music and dance performance December 9th in South Philadelphia. Those interested please contact tess@infatuationdance.com for further details. This is an unpaid position however it is a great opportunity to be put on resume.

Call for artists, deadline November 29: Win a featured showcase as TheArtList.com’s December 2012 Artist of The Month! Each month, we host a FREE contest to find a talented artist or photographer to feature on TheArtList.com website. The Artist of The Month Call is open to *ALL* artists and photographers who have not previously been showcased on as Artist of the Month on TheArtList.com. We have two winner categories: Grand Prize (winner selected by TheArtList Editors): The selected winner will be showcased as the December 2012 Featured Artist on TheArtList.com website, with a dedicated Artist of the Month interview page, and also be showcased on our Facebook cover image for the month of November. It is a fun and excellent opportunity to be seen by galleries, exhibition directors, collectors, and even other artists! Viewers Choice (artist who receives the most public votes): The Viewer’s Choicewinner will be showcased on TheArtList’s Facebook page wall status update. We are accepting submission through the AOM contest application on TheArtList’s FacebookFan Page ONLY. Go to go to http://www.facebook.com/TheArtList/app_184343041637133, click the “Like” button next to TheArtList.com at the top center of the page and you will see more information; upload an image of your art or photography through the contest submission form and be sure to include a link to your art or photo website in the entry form where indicated. Many artists seem to skip this step but it gives us an opportunity to see more of your work and get to know you better. We will be selecting the winners on November 30th. If you are selected as the Grand Prize winner, we will email you an interview survey to be filled out for your December AOM page. This will need to be completed by December 1st, 2012. For an example of an Artist of the Month page go to: http://www.theartlist.com/aom_11_12.html

Call for artists, deadline December 19: HOT ROOKIES. The Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale (GICB) 2013 is pleased to announce that it is receiving entries for the Special Exhibition, HOT Rookies. The event is open for young and talented artists with the hope of providing them with the opportunity to develop their creativity. The GICB is taking a new initiative seeking to discover new talents for the future through this international competition. Take the challenge, the opportunity has come for you! Apply now! More information/to apply: http://www.kocef.org/eng/03_biennale/2012/01_04.asp

Deadlines

none this week!

Out & About

Master Class: Joe Magnarelli, jazz trumpet – Monday, November 26, 4:30 pm, Klein Recital Hall, Presser Hall FREE!

Temple University Lab Band and Jazz Band Number Three - Monday, November 26, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Greg Kettinger and Dan Monaghan, directors. Featuring guest artist Joe Magnarelli, trumpet. Sponsored in part by the Temple University General Activities Fund.

‘The Art in Imitation Flavors’: Flavor Chemistry and Scientific Craft – Tuesday, November 27, noon, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street FREE!
This talk will consider changing American tastes between the late 19th century and the 1960s by looking at the people responsible for making flavors: the technicians, pharmacists, and chemists who developed, compounded, and manufactured synthetic flavor additives for use by the rapidly expanding food and beverage industry. In particular, Berenstein’s research describes the emergence of the “flavorist” as a scientific craft profession—one whose members defined themselves not only in terms of chemical expertise, techno-scientific mastery, and corporate affiliation but also creativity and craftsmanship. Using handbooks and manuals for flavor production as well as material from the Society of Flavor Chemists, Berenstein considers recruitment, apprenticeship, and professional development among flavor chemists in an era when the science of flavor was dramatically transformed by the introduction of new instrumentation, including gas-liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy. By examining the professional lives of flavorists, this discussion will shed light on changing social and cultural understandings of natural and artificial, synthetic and organic, and of flavor itself—as well as the role of scientific knowledge in defining “good taste.” Nadia Berenstein is a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, where she calls the Department of History and Sociology of Science home. In the past she has written about the disappearance of the passenger pigeon, the electrocution of Topsy the elephant, and the phenomenon of birds fatally colliding with buildings. Her most recent work documents the history of flavor chemists and flavor additives in the United States.

Master Class: Ingrid Jensen, jazz trumpet – Tuesday, November 27, 4:30 pm, Klein Recital Hall, Presser Hall FREE!

“It Is Difficult”: a talk by Alfred Jaar, internationally celebrated Chilean artist, architect, and filmmaker – Tuesday, November 27, 4:30 pm Humanities Center in Stokes Hall, Rm. 102, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue FREE!
Alfredo Jaar explores the aesthetics of trauma and confronts the failure of representation in relation to human suffering and atrocity in works such as The Rwanda Project (1994-2000), his well-known photo-based installation about the Rwanda genocide, and The Cloud (2000), a performance project about the loss of life associated with the US-Mexico border crisis. Self-described as an “architect creating art,” Jaar was a Guggenheim fellow in 1985 and a MacArthur Fellow in 2000. Sponsored by the Haverford Center for Peace and Global Citizenship and the Distinguished Visitors Program

Artist Talk: Larry Fink – Tuesday, November 27, 5:30 pm, Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St. FREE!

Humanities in Revolt: A conversation with Alastair Renfrew – Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St FREE!
Slought Foundation is pleased to announce a conversation with Alastair Renfrew on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6:30-8:00pm. Part of a series, Advanced Conversations in Theory, this event will present “Humanities in Revolt,” which engages with recent discussions about the future of the humanities and higher education. The event will be introduced and moderated by Jean-Michel Rabate, Senior Curator for Discursive Projects at Slought Foundation. The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pennsylvania. “The ‘dirge-like chorus’ of recent identifications of the demise of the Humanities has been willing to engage with broader social, political and ideological factors only insofar as they are seen to impact directly on the ways in which universities function. Few voices in this ‘chorus’ have sought to pursue the implications of their own critique and to conceptualize the Humanities as a potential site of revolt against both the local effects of political and ideological agency, and indeed against the prevalent ideologies of our time. The purpose of this intervention is to question what theories of Revolution – mediated by and ‘answerable’ to an underpinning theory of conjuncture – can offer the contemporary Humanities; and to prepare an argument that that the practice of the Humanities can only now be understood in terms of ‘revolt.’” – Alastair Renfrew

Oma & Bella: Free Screening and Q&A with Director Alexa Karolinksi – Tuesday, November 27, 7 pm, Ibrahim Theater @ International House, 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
Oma & Bella is an intimate glimpse into the world of Regina Karolinski (Oma) and Bella Katz, two friends who live together in Berlin. Having survived the Holocaust and then stayed in Germany after the war, it is through the food they cook together that they remember their childhoods, maintain a bond to each other and answer questions of heritage, memory and identity. As the film follows them through their daily lives, a portrait emerges of two women with a light sense of humor, vivid stories, and a deep fondness for good food. Created by Oma’s granddaughter Alexa, the film captures their ongoing struggle to retain a part of their past while remaining very much engaged in the present. Q&A with Director Alexa Karolinksi following the screening.

Temple University Jazz Band – Tuesday, November 27. 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Terell Stafford, director, Ingrid Jensen, trumpet.

Temple University Singers, Chorale and Women’s Chorus – Monday, November 26, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Mitos Andaya, Rollo Dilworth and John Sall, conductors, Ola Gjeilo, composer and pianist. Singing: GJEILO The Spheres; GJEILO Dark Night of the Soul; GJEILO Luminous Night of the Soul; HARRIS Gloria; PARKER Invocation: Peace.

Art at Lunch: Craft and the Academy – Wednesday, November 28, noon, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) 118 N. Broad Street FREE!
For the first time in its history, PAFA has acquired a group of works of contemporary craft. Showcased in the exhibition The Female Gaze: Women Artists Making Their World, these new objects are work in glass, metal, fiber, ceramic and wood, including stained glass windows by Judith Schaechter, ceramic sculpture by Viola Frey and story quilts by Faith Ringgold. Jennifer Zwilling, Adjunct Instructor in PAFA’s BFA program, explores the history of craft and decorative arts at PAFA, the significance of this new aspect of the museum’s collection and the complicated status of crafts and decorative arts within the larger art world.

The Review Panel Philadelphia – Wednesday, November 28. 6 pm. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), 118 N Broad St FREE!
Art critics Andrea Kirsh, K. Malcolm Richards, and Barry Schwabsky join moderator David Cohen to discuss upcoming contemporary art exhibitions. The Review Panel Philadelphia, hosted by PAFA in association with artcritical.com, is a yearly series of four panel discussions hosted by New York art critic and arts writer David Cohen, providing critic commentary on contemporary art exhibitions in Philadelphia.

Refuse Reuse: Language for the Common Landfill – Closing reception Wednesday, November 28, 6 – 10 pm, Icebox Project Space @ Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St. FREE!
Organized by Timothy Belknap and Ryan McCartney. We are proud to announce Refuse Reuse: Language for the Common Landfill, a 10 day cumulative event to be held in and around the Icebox and the Grey Area at the Crane Arts building, November 18-28th, culminating in a closing reception on Wednesday the 28th from 6-10 pm. Perhaps overlooked, mostly ignored, the common household trash bags that line varying streets of the city every night are silent containers bearing small histories. The objects used, the correspondences no longer needed- contents of these bags may not even be a memory but are surely a shadow. They exist in parallel with us, their anonymous generators. What is discarded in those bags is as much a part of who we are as what we choose to keep. The exhibition spaces will begin empty, and during the course of the show city trash will be collected, sorted and reused in both object and idea. A small corps of volunteers, journaling and mapping their experiences independently, will perform the trash pickup. Artifacts will be displayed in the Icebox as they arrive and are separated. Another, larger group of artists, writers and musicians will be working at various times in the Grey Area, each reinterpreting the textual components of a single trash bag in order to produce a new text piece. Part poetic construction, part automatic writing, these pieces will become a publication, “Language for the Common Landfill” available in a limited edition. Accumulating over 10 days, visitors are invited to stop by and experience the project as it develops, with both exhibition and publication complete in entirety at the closing reception, Wednesday November 28th, from 6-10pm.

Ethnoscapes – opening reception Wednesday, November 28, 6 – 9 pm, 461 West 126th Street, New York FREE!
ETHNOSCAPES is an International photo exhibition investigating issues of (social) de-territorialization, migration, and hybrid identities. With the rapidly expanding forces of globalization, borders appear to be collapsing in a whirlwind of new technologies and communication possibilities. We have become more mobile than ever before, though, simultaneously, national borders are increasingly constricted, surveillance intensified, and immigrant rights deflated. Through the lens of 18 international artists, this exhibition examines the ambiguity of living in constant cross-cultural transit, as well as explores the contradictory regimes of (im)mobility and trans-nationality in todays globalized World. Through December 2nd 2012.

ICA Salon: Folk / Subculture – Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 pm, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), S. 36th Street and Sansom Street FREE!
Participate in the ICA Salon! We have invited a stellar group of artists, critics, and curators to convene every other week to speak frankly about their recent projects and to engage in dialogue with the audience. Inspired by Jeremy Deller: Joy in People, these informal, wide-ranging conversations use broad themes from the exhibition as a catalyst to explore what is at stake in contemporary artistic practice. How are folk art practices different from subcultural formations and in what ways do they overlap? Our final Salon will consider these questions by looking at class identification, subcultures affiliations, and the use of the vernacular in contemporary art. Participants include Alex Baker, Matthew Higgs, and William E. Jones.

Film Screening: The Spanish Prisoner – Thursday, November 29, 7 pm, The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. FREE!
Shown in conjunction with The Galleries’ exhibition Deb Sokolow: All Your Vulnerabilities Will Be Assessed, this is one in a series of conspiracy theory film screenings. A corporate engineer has recently invented a very lucrative industrial process that has not yet been patented. While on a corporate retreat at an island resort, he befriends a wealthy stranger, and one of the company’s new secretaries, and is tempted to betray his company. But there’s more to it than that. Starring Steve Martin, Campbell Scott. Directed by David Mamet. Tecnicolor; Rated PG; 110 minutes; 1997

“On Site Specificity,” a public conversation with Hans Haacke and Alexander Alberro – Thursday, November 29, 6:30 pm, Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St FREE!
A brief power-point slide presentation by Hans Haacke will accompany the conversation. This event will address the different facets of what has come to be referred to as “site specificity” in the artistic practice of Hans Haacke. While Haacke may not have originated site specificity per se, he certainly played an important historical role in its development, and his work continues to be informed by site specific questions. What is site specificity? Why might it have become such an important artistic issue in the 1960s and 70s? How has this practice changed or expanded over the years? What are some of the larger questions or problems it poses to contemporary artistic practice?

McGarrigle Night - Thursday, November 29, 7:00 pm, Old City Coffee, 221 Church St FREE!
Old City Coffee will host our first ever tribute show to the one, the only McGarrigle Sisters. Join your favorite local musicians in a celebration of Kate and Anna McGarrigle and their incredible catalog of songs that span five decades. These sisters have written some truly amazing classics that range from folk revival to disco-tinged pop. In addition, many of their records feature some sweet banjo parts. We at Old City love banjos because the site of our cafe on 221 Church Street, was once the famed SS Stewart Banjo Factory in the late 19th century. Each musician or band will chose a song to cover and perform it for one another while you get to enjoy some warm, cozy drinks.

New Authors of Italian Cinema: Appartamento ad Atene (Apartment in Athens) – Friday, November 30, 5:30 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
The Cinema Studies Program and the Center for Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, present the 2012 edition of the New Authors of Italian Cinema, a free admission film festival made possible thanks to the support of N.I.C.E. New Italian Cinema Events and aimed toward the promotion of the Italian Cinema abroad. Feature films, which have been chosen among the best made by up-and-coming Italian film directors, will be presented at International House Philadelphia from November 29th through December 2nd. Each film will be introduced and discussed by some of Penn’s PhDs in Italian, so to ideally continue the dialogue among new “authors.” The final comments of the festival will be addressed by Stefania Benini, Professor of Italian Cinema at the University of Pennsylvania. Please RSVP: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/176288?wrKey=F851E706DA5F306914B4C27A43AC8AE9

Reporting the Revolutionary War: Before it was History, it was News – Friday, November 30, 12:10 pm, The American Revolution Center, 101 S. 3rd Street FREE!
Two hundred years ago, it was during the American Revolution that real-time reporting was responsible for uniting colonists looking to break free from British rule. Colonial newspaper reports kept the colonists motivated and informed; without them, it’s quite possible the revolution might not have happened. For the first time, readers can experience the American Revolution as it was reported in Reporting the Revolutionary War: Before It Was History, It Was News. Author Todd Andrlik has compiled one of the most significant collections of colonial papers published between 1763 and 1783 and is among the nation’s leading authorities on 18th-century newspapers. Come to our free brown bag lunch event with a presentation from Todd Andrlik. Come for the program, stay for the Q & A! This program is free but registration is required since seating is limited. Please RSVP: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6m3639qfca6807d&llr=zfvkdvcab

New Authors of Italian Cinema: 100 metri dal paradiso (100 Meters to Heaven) – Friday, November 30, 5:30 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
The Cinema Studies Program and the Center for Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, present the 2012 edition of the New Authors of Italian Cinema, a free admission film festival made possible thanks to the support of N.I.C.E. New Italian Cinema Events and aimed toward the promotion of the Italian Cinema abroad. Feature films, which have been chosen among the best made by up-and-coming Italian film directors, will be presented at International House Philadelphia from November 29th through December 2nd. Each film will be introduced and discussed by some of Penn’s PhDs in Italian, so to ideally continue the dialogue among new “authors.” The final comments of the festival will be addressed by Stefania Benini, Professor of Italian Cinema at the University of Pennsylvania Please RSVP: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/176290?wrKey=F851E706DA5F306914B4C27A43AC8AE9

Telling the Stories of Science - Friday, November 30, 6 pm, Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
We struggle to keep pace with changes in science, changes that radically affect our lives. How can we be well-informed enough to manage the ongoing impact of scientific change? Three experts will share their experiences producing media and scholarship that interpret science and its history for the general public. Join us for a panel discussion featuring Ivan Amato, writer, editor and facilitator of DC Science Café, Faye Flam, award-winning science writer, and Bruce V. Lewenstein, professor of science communication at Cornell University. Please RSVP: http://www.pachs.net/

Temple University Contemporary Ensemble – Thursday, November 29. 7:30 pm, Rock Hall FREE!
Jay Krush, Director

InLiquid at William Way: A Midtown Village Holiday – Friday, November 30 thru Sunday, December 3, 5 pm – 8 pm (Friday) noon – 8 pm (Sat & Sun), William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street FREE!
InLiquid is partnering with the William Way Community Center for a special holiday preview of the annual art event, Art for the Cash Poor (AFTCP). Just in time for the holidays! The holiday sale will be sure to have a piece of art for all of your loved ones. Parents can feel free to shop while their children will have the opportunity to make their own holiday gift at a craft making station.Light refreshments will also be available on premise.

Holiday Concert – Friday, November 30, 7 pm Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Featuring the Temple University Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band and Combined Choirs.

Year-End Cabaret & Cheap Art Bazaar – Friday, November 30 AND Saturday, December 1, 8 pm, Puppet Uprising, The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street FREE!
If we’ve done our math correctly, the last day of November and the first of December will be Puppet Uprising’s 13th Annual Year-End Cabaret. Acts featured include cross-dressing Spanish love songs by UPHOLSTERY CON PAPOS, a disembodied meditation by the MEDIUM THEATRE COMPANY, the self-explanatory antics of MR. AND MRS. MAGOO’S TRAVELING TRASH PUPPET CIRCUS, and an annual visit from alien instrument-maker THE GREAT QUENTINI. Also, in the spirit of Puppet Uprising’s radical roots, artists from OCCUPY WALL STREET come down from NYC to grace us with some news-of-the-day styled performance around relief from Hurricane Sandy. All that, and Clint Eastwood doing stand-up comedy too.

Christkindlmarkt – Saturday, December 1, noon – 5 pm, The Women’s Auxiliary of The German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden Street FREE!
December 1st, 2012 from 12 Noon to 5:30 pm, the Women’s Auxiliary of the German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia invites to its Annual Indoor Christkindlmarkt, featuring a hearty, hot meal and Coffee & Cake. We sell home baked goods, handmade items, imported German chocolates, Marzipan, Stollen and Lebkuchen, fresh evergreen arrangements, tree ornaments, and attic treasures. We offer activities to entertain the children and Santa visits in the library from 1 to 3 pm. The afternoon concludes with a sing along of familiar Christmas music.

Stenton’s Annual Holiday Tea – Saturday, December 1, 2 – 4 pm, Stenton, 4601 N. 18th Street FREE!
Please join us at Stenton on Saturday, December 1st as we usher in the holiday season! Get in the holiday spirit with music, tea , light fare, crafts and plenty of holiday cheer! The mansion will be open for tours. Free, please RSVP by calling 215-329-7312 or email programs@stenton.org.

World AIDS Day Screening: United in Anger: A History of ACT UP – Saturday, December 1, 2 pm, International House, Ibrahim Theater, 3701 Chestnut St FREE!
Take part in a national day of action and mourning in response to the AIDS crisis with a free screening of Jim Hubbard’s United in Anger: A History of ACT UP (2012, video, 93 mins), an insider look at a remarkable moment of grassroots activism and civil disobedience. Distributed by Visual AIDS for the 23rd annual Day With(out) Art / World AIDS Day. In collaboration with International House and Visual AIDS. Further details of related programming coming soon.

New Authors of Italian Cinema: I più grandi di tutti (The Greatest of Them All) – Saturday, December 1, 5:30 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
The Cinema Studies Program and the Center for Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, present the 2012 edition of the New Authors of Italian Cinema, a free admission film festival made possible thanks to the support of N.I.C.E. New Italian Cinema Events and aimed toward the promotion of the Italian Cinema abroad. Feature films, which have been chosen among the best made by up-and-coming Italian film directors, will be presented at International House Philadelphia from November 29th through December 2nd. Each film will be introduced and discussed by some of Penn’s PhDs in Italian, so to ideally continue the dialogue among new “authors.” The final comments of the festival will be addressed by Stefania Benini, Professor of Italian Cinema at the University of Pennsylvania. Please RSVP: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/176294?wrKey=F851E706DA5F306914B4C27A43AC8AE9

Manufactured in Philadelphia: Paintings by Chuck Connelly – opening reception Saturday, December 1, 6 – 9 pm, Chestnut Hill Gallery, 8117 Germantown Ave. FREE!
Chuck Connelly received international acclaim for his work almost immediately after his graduation from the Tyler School of Art in 1977. After refining his work for two years in Germany, Connelly became one of the top contemporary artists of his time, exhibiting at the leading galleries in New York, including the Annina Nosei, Serra di Felice, and Lennon, Weinberg, as well as in Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Rome, and Dusseldorf, West Germany. His work was highly coveted and was sold into public and private collections across the country and internationally, Connelly himself becoming an icon of the 80’s and 90’s art scene. His rapid rise to fame was followed by a dramatic and controversial downfall, which was documented in the HBO feature “Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not For Sale” in 2008. Since then, Chuck has adamantly continued painting, producing volumes of cutting-edge works against the odds. Connelly’s vivid life story and dramatic career are matched only by the pure brilliance of his work as an artist. Regardless of his success or failure in the public eye, Connelly has persistently produced remarkable paintings of the quality that earned him such avid acclaim in the early part of his career. The Chestnut Hill Gallery had the honor of exhibiting Connelly’s works in 2011, in a quartet show including the works of Harry Anderson, Ted Victoria, and Hal Hirshorn, curated by Connelly himself. This month, Connelly will return for a solo show featuring a selection of his works from his personal collection. Bold, dramatic, and emotionally charged, Connelly’s selection exposes the artist’s defined talent and experience, as well as his unfailingly innovative style as he moves forward in his painting career.

Annual Holiday Concert of the Philadelphia Freedom Band – Saturday, December 1, 7 pm, Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
Come sing along with Philadelphia’s best kept secret as it plays holiday favorites. Performances will include a complete concert band performance and a jazz band performance all with a Holiday theme. Philadelphia’s only LGBT concert band and jazz band has some amazingly talented musicians! This music needs to be heard and enjoyed by as many people as possible! Bid on our gingerbread houses and buy a raffle ticket for at $500 USAirways flight voucher! Admission is free but donations are welcome.

World Culture Afternoon: 17th Annual Peace Around the World: Passport to Cultures – Sunday, December 2, 1- 4 pm, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), 3260 South Street FREE!
Penn Museum celebrates the holiday season at this annual family-oriented afternoon. Visitors receive a “Passport to Cultures” with an itinerary to visit galleries where Penn Museum International Classroom speakers share holiday traditions of their home countries through music, stories, arts, crafts, games and more. The afternoon also features international music and dancing, children’s choirs, exotic face painting, balloon art, international family crafts, and free treats for children! This free community event is made possible by generous support from the Penn Museum Women’s Committee.

EXCURSUS: Coffee and Conversation – Sunday, December 2, 2pm, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), S. 36th Street and Sansom Street FREE!
Enjoy a cup of complimentary La Colombe coffee and join PennDesign MFA student Jacob Rivkin for an intimate conversation about artists and their parents, prompted by the ICA exhibition Jeremy Deller: Joy in People, currently on view. All Excursus events take place on ICA’s Mezzanine.

Faculty Recital: Conwell Woodwind Quintet – Sunday, December 2, 3 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

New Authors of Italian Cinema: Ciliegine (The Cherry on the Cake) – Sunday, December 2, 8:30 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
The Cinema Studies Program and the Center for Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, present the 2012 edition of the New Authors of Italian Cinema, a free admission film festival made possible thanks to the support of N.I.C.E. New Italian Cinema Events and aimed toward the promotion of the Italian Cinema abroad. Feature films, which have been chosen among the best made by up-and-coming Italian film directors, will be presented at International House Philadelphia from November 29th through December 2nd. Each film will be introduced and discussed by some of Penn’s PhDs in Italian, so to ideally continue the dialogue among new “authors.” The final comments of the festival will be addressed by Stefania Benini, Professor of Italian Cinema at the University of Pennsylvania. Please RSVP: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/176306?wrKey=F851E706DA5F306914B4C27A43AC8AE9

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

For Monday, November 19, 2012

Watch www.facebook.com/TylerActivities for latebreaking news.
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Lectures & Artist Talks

Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Eugenic World-Building and the Problem of Disability: A Master Class - Monday, November 19, 9:30-11:30 am, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall

Tyler Family Thanksgiving Dinner – Monday November 19, 1 – 2:30 pm, Temple Contemporary
To show our thanks during this holiday season, we’re opening our doors and welcoming the Tyler family into our home for a midday meal. All Tyler students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us at Temple Contemporary for this splendid Thanksgiving feast. Because of the holiday break, Temple Contemporary will only be open to the public on Wednesday, and we’ll resume regular hours the following week. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Aaron O’Connell, United States Naval Academy: The United States Marine Corps and the Militarization of America – Monday, November 19, 3:00pm -4:30 pm, Weigley Room, 9th Floor, Gladfelter Hall

Alexander Alberro, “In Pursuit of Publicness: Conceptual Art of the 1960s and ‘70s” - Tuesday, November 20, 6 pm, Room B-04
Alexander Alberro is the Virginia Bloedel Wright Professor of Art History, Barnard College and Columbia University.

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays: Free Coffee every Monday morning from 7:45 – 9:45!
Come to the Tyler Family Thanksgiving Monday–FREE FOOD! (see above!)

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
The Art of Student Teaching opens on Wednesday November 21 and runs through Saturday December 1.

Student Lounge Gallery
Karly Smith Painting/Sculpture

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, November 21, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium: Annual Restaurant Design Exhibition
Through Tuesday November 20

Photography Gallery: Roxana Azar, Through A Gilded Stomach
Eunice Yu - Because of Her: Eighty-One Years
Through November 26

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Tyler’s Strategic Planning Committee wants to hear your voice on three specific questions that are meant to help us define our “Core Values” and initiate a dialogue about where Tyler wants and ought to be in the future. By November 21 we want to get you on board to help us move in the best possible direction. We have three questions that will get your creative juices flowing:
What is the role of an art school today?
What are the qualities of an ideal art school?
If Tyler is a place of making and knowing, what should we be making and what should we be knowing?
Your answers are important to the strategic planning process! You can pick up and fill out question cards at locations around Tyler (at Tyler’s front desk, any administrative assistant’s office, or the Admin Suite front desk), or fill out on online survey (http://goo.gl/6OiI9). Your answers are completely anonymous, so be honest. Please participate!

Exhibition Space opportunity: CRED OnSite is a pop-up shop and open space for gallery shows, workshops, events, meetings and art-making. Those interested in using CRED OnSite should fill out a form at http://goo.gl/FRSlp. All youth artists make 100% of the sale of their work and gain great exposure and experience. Wall space and dates are limited, so don’t delay.

Internship Opportunity: Vox Populi Gallery is looking for a proactive, enthusiastic social media intern to Facebook, Tweet, and G+ for a commitment of at least 3 months. Ideally, you’d devise a social media marketing plan for Vox Populi and our adjoining AUX Performance Space, then execute, evaluate, and develop it over time. We will provide as much support as you need, but you’ll have freedom to figure things out for yourself too. For details, see http://voxpopuligallery.org/news/seeking-social-media-intern/

Internship Opportunity: Global Site Plans is happy to provide openings for the Environmental Design Blogging internship program. We appreciate your support in disseminating the opening to your highly qualified student body. Should you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to contact us. Details are below and at the following link: http://www.globalsiteplans.com/internship/. Applications are due by December 9, 2012.

Internship Opportunity: The Philadelphia Jazz Project works to inspire a network to support, promote, archive and celebrate the diverse elements within the Philadelphia Jazz community. We would like to engage students in digital archiving data in order to preserve the history of Philadelphia Jazz musicians, singers and writers. Students must have an interest in working at least 4 hours per week on weekends. The project will run January through May 2013 and include reviewing, sorting, digital scanning, and digital archiving of artist materials and documents. Research may also be required and experience with Photoshop, as well as audio recording and/or video recording are a plus. For more information, call Philadelphia Jazz Project, 267-972-7506 to schedule an appointment.

Paid Internship Opportunities: The Temple University Internship Program provides paid, professional internships in University offices. These internships are designed to provide excellent professional development and practical experience for Temple students. For more detailed information on these positions and/or to apply, simply follow OwlNetwork instruction at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/ and search for Temple University Internships
-Campus and Metro Engagement Intern, Student Center Operations
-Copywriter, Web Content Intern, College of Liberal Arts, IT Department
-E-newsletter Writer Intern, Office of the Provost
-Editorial and Videographer Intern, Russell Conwell Center
-Events Coordinator Intern, Career Center
-Graphic Designer, Signage Intern, College of Liberal Arts, IT Department
-Graphic Designer, Web Intern, College of Liberal Arts, IT Department
-Junior Business Analyst Intern, University College
-Honors Peer Mentor Coordinator Intern, University Honors Program
-Marketing and Social Media Intern, Student Center Operations
-Marketing/Outreach Intern, Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses
-Marketing Intern, Career Center
-Marketing Intern, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Dean’s Office
-Operations Intern, Lacrosse/Athletics
-Program Coordinator Intern, SMC Center for Student Professional Development
-Videographer/ Multimedia Intern, Lacrosse/Athletics
-Web Design Intern, Office of the Provost
-Webpage and Data Processor Intern, Russell Conwell Center
-Youth Advisory Council Program Associate Intern, Exhibitions and Public Programs

Free Marketing Workshop: Marketing Yourself as a Teaching Artist: “Let’s Talk Money” Tuesday, December 4, 9:30 am – noon, Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine Street
Have you ever lost money on a residency or realized you charged way too little for the work you promised? What is your time worth? What are the things you know you must have to provide a successful program? This session will work through how to set fair prices for your teaching artist activities, budget for all parts of a project, and develop ‘what if’ scenarios to make budgeting a useful tool in your teaching artist life. It will also provide concrete tools and templates for defining roles and diplomatically negotiating to make your programs the best experience possible – for your students and for you. You must pre-register an seating is limited, so visit http://bartol.org/teaching-artist-programs/workshops/ for more information.

Collaborative Art Opportunity: from Auska Ohsawa, the creator and head of ‘worldwide bunny cards’: Currently, I am working on a project (yet to be titled) in which I am designing and printing a set of narrative trading cards with 11 other artists. The narrative will be developed in the manner of Exquisite Corpse in which one artist starts off with text and illustration and passes it along to the next artist: he or she will create a subsequent chapter in text and illustration, and pass it along to the next person until the last person concludes the narrative. http://worldwidebunnycards.com/

Submit to CRED Magazine. Now that CRED Issue 3 is here, it’s time to start submitting to CRED Issue 4. Yes, ISSUE 4!! Visit http://credmagazine-philly.com/submit-to-cred/for details on how to submit.

Call for artists, deadline November 23: “The Day and The Hour Unknown / Not Even The Angels” Group Show — Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia, PA announces a call to artists for a juried group exhibition scheduled to hang from December 14 through January 26, 2012. This group exhibition, tentatively titled either The Day and Hour Unknown or Not Even The Angels, will be aimed at exhibiting pieces of art that strongly fit the popular and timely theme of the apocalypse and will debut exactly one week before our impending doom. Eligibility: Open to all artists ages 18+, emerging or established, regardless of location. Artwork must be focused on the theme of the apocalypse. Accepted mediums: drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, digital illustration, photography and sculpture. Work must be “ready to hang”. Visit https://www.facebook.com/notes/arch-enemy-arts/call-for-artists-december-group-show/283219218451510 for more information.

Call for artists, deadline extended to November 26: The HEART Wellness Resource Center at Temple University, in conjunction with our yearly hosted event Red Lounge, which honors, supports and celebrates World AIDS Day, is requesting donated art work representing the theme “Getting to Zero: Know your Status, get Tested.” Donated art work will be auctioned at Red Lounge. The proceeds will benefit a local HIV/AIDS service organization. Submissions/Information please contact maria.ioakimidis@temple.edu

Call for artists, deadline November 27: Emily Artinian and Felise Luchansky of The White Cube are calling for entries for a a small-scale exhibition of original works the size of a postage stamp or 35mm slide. visual artists in all mediums are invited to submit 3D works; their (extremely specific) size requirements stipulate a range from a die (as in dice) to half a Rubik’s cube. The exhibition is scheduled for the First Friday Open Studios on December 7 in Studio 2A-1 at The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. (200 South Madison Street). You should specify which space your entry is intended for (Open Door Gallery, Middle Brow Mezzanine, Rooftop Garden of Relevance to Society, the Gallery of Worthy Pursuits, The Artful Arcade Annex, or the Gallery of Jopling Joy). You must drop off your work by Tuesday, Nov 27, from 10 am-4 pm at the DCCA, Studio 2A-1. The public reception is on Friday December 7, from 5:30-9:00 pm and by appointment, and runs until Jan 15, 2013. Pick up is scheduled for that day as well. You may also submit by mail, in which case address to The White Cube (c/o Emily Artinian). 105 Christina Landing Drive #1402. Wilmington, DE 19801, and don’t forget a SASE. Please direct any and all questions to: felise@comcast.net and/or emily@streetroad.org.

Call for artists, deadline November 29: Juried Photography Exhibition: FLOWER POWER 2012. 1650 Gallery is now accepting submissions for the juried exhibition: FLOWER POWER. Flowers have been a perennial favorite of photographers from Imogen Cunningham to Robert Mapplethorpe and beyond; the beauty, color, form, texture and compositions that nature offers in the form of flowers is unmatched. Artists from around the globe take delight in capturing this natural beauty with the camera lens, and the different approaches taken (natural, documentary, abstract and even surreal) are a testament to the enduring tenacity of the creative spirit. We look forward to perusing your personal forays into floral photography! Approximately fifty works will be chosen from submitted photographs to be included in the FLOWER POWER exhibition at 1650 Gallery in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Additional works may also be selected for an online gallery exhibition page. Details/to enter: https://fs17.formsite.com/1650gallery/form41/secure_index.html

Call for entries, Deadline November 30: Cannon Gallery of Art at Western Oregon University is now accepting submissions for the 2013 – 2015 Exhibition Seasons.
Postmarked deadline for Submissions: Friday, November 30, 2012. Artists working in all 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art forms are encouraged to apply, including ceramics, painting, printmaking, sculpture, book arts, mixed media, installation, and time-based media. Most shows will be 2 person shows; artists will be paired at the committee’s discretion. For details see: http://tinyurl.com/AOM148cr

Call for entries, deadline December 31: Excellence in Printmaking. Open to MFA and BFA candidates with a focus in printmaking. Juried by R.L. Tillman, founding editor of PRINTERESTING.ORG and artist, curator, and professor at MICA. First Prize: $500 Cash Award and a 1 year guest subscription to the Washington Print Club Quarterly. Second Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to Plaza Art Supplies and 1 year guest subscription to the Washington Print Club Quarterly. Third Prize: $25 Gift Certificate to Plaza Art Supplies and 1 year guest subscription to the Washington Print Club Quarterly. Your entry fee could be FREE! Share our Go Get Funding Project with your friends and family. If we reach our goal of $1,245 by November 31 all entry fees will be refunded! Visit http://washingtonprintmakers.com/programs/excellence-in-printmaking for more information.

Deadlines

none this week!

Out & About

Temple University Percussion Ensemble – Monday, November 19, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Conductor: Phillip R. O’Banion; Featuring works by Hartenberger, John Cage’s Third Construction and Bob Becker’s Mudra.

Raffaella Fabiani Giannetto, Between Nature and Artifice: The Construction of Experience in Early Modern Italian Gardens – Tuesday November 20, 6 pm, University of Pennsylvania, Cherpack, 543 Williams Hall, 255 S. 36th Street FREE!

Free Poetry Reading - Tuesday, November 20, 7 pm, Greenline Cafe, 45th and Locust St. FREE!
The event will be hosted by Leonard Gontarek and Lillian Dunn and featuring poets Thomas Devaney and Emma Eisenberg. Each series features a poetry reading and interview and is 100% free. Emma Eisenberg is a writer of poetry, fiction, essays, and music journalism. She is the author of Purple Heart Highway (Finishing Line Press, 2012). Her work has appeared in The Rumpus, VIDA, Full Stop, Poetry for the Masses, Philadelphia Weekly Paper, and The Hook and received awards from GlimmerTrain, Plain China, and West Virginia Writers Inc. Eisenberg received her B.A. in English and Gender and Sexuality Studies from Haverford College in Haverford, PA. She has lived in Hillsboro, West Virginia where she was an AmeriCorps VISTA, as well as Philadelphia, and has traveled widely across the United States. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia where she is an MFA candidate in fiction. Thomas Devaney is the author of two poetry collections, A Series of Small Boxes (Fish Drum) and The American Pragmatist Fell in Love (Banshee Press), and a nonfiction book, Letters to Ernesto Neto (Germ Folios). Devaney’s collaboration with photographer Will Brown, The Picture that Remains, is forthcoming from The Print Center of Philadelphia in 2013. He teaches at Haverford College and is the editor of ONandOnScreen, an e-journal featuring poems and videos.

Temple University Sinfonia- Tuesday, November 20, 7:30 pm, Temple Performing Arts Center FREE!
Conductor: Luis Biava; Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Bizet: L’arlésienne: Suite no 2, and Ochoa: Stills in Black and White.

Handmade In Philadelphia Exhibition and Sale - Friday November 23, 5 – 7 pm and Saturday, November 24, 10 am – 4 pm, Ethical Society Building, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square FREE!
Handmade In Philadelphia is HIP! The 5th annual Handmade in Philadelphia “HIP” Rittenhouse Square holiday exhibition and sale will open with a reception Friday, November 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and continue on Saturday, November 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ethical Society Building, 1906 Rittenhouse Square. Handmade in Philadelphia “HIP” presents the opportunity to purchase wonderful, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts by local ceramic, fiber, and jewelry artists, including Wynn Bauer, Lynne Berman, Virginia Conover, Hiroe Hanazono, Richard Levy, Diane Marimow, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Bob Parsky, Lorri Primavera, Ann Roantree, Marjorie Robbins, Carole Sivin, Betsy Smith, David Walters, and Debbie Weinstock-McCurdy

Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event! – Saturday, November 24, 10:30 am – 3 pm, Pennsylvania Convention Center, N. 12th Street and Arch Street FREE!
Join the movement to end hunger in our lifetime! Help us reach our goal to package 150,000+ meals on November 24th. Working together we can create a world without hunger.

Free Organ Concert: Christmas in the Grand Tradition – Sunday, November 25, 2 pm, The Wanamaker Building (Macy’s), 13th & Market St FREE!
Grand Court Organist Peter Richard Conte performs Yuletide masterworks and seasonal favorites in the annual “Christmas in the Grand Tradition” concert! FREE!

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, November 12, 2012

Watch www.facebook.com/TylerActivities for latebreaking news.
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Lectures & Artist Talks

The Business of Being an Artist: FAILURE! – Monday, November 12, 6 pm, Room B-04
You’ve probably been told all your life that failure is a bad thing. It certainly feels like a kick in the gut. But often, very good things come from very spectacular failures. If nothing else, failure can be your very best teacher. Come here some perspectives about how failure can actually be good for you in the long term, and how you can make the best lemonade you ever tasted out of the most sour lemons you’ve ever seen. As always, pizza and softdrinks served while supplies last.

The Art of Fine Penmanship with Sandy Purvis – Monday, November 12, 6 pm, Temple Contemporary
Even in this computer age, handwriting is a crucial life skill. Join us at Temple Contemporary for a conversation, workshop, and demonstration on the history of writing by hand. Handwriting expert and co-founder of Hand-RIGHTing Ink, Sandy Purvis will remind us to dot our i’s and cross our t’s in style during this hands-on penmanship lesson.
Sandy will begin the evening by presenting exhibited examples of penmanship dating back 4,000 years, and 19th century repetitive handwriting exercises. The event will culminate with Purvis providing individual instruction to each registered guest as we are taught the art of fine penmanship. Since receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Sandy Purvis has traveled throughout the country to educate children and adults on the art and techniques of handwriting.

Alex Galloway: The Unworkable Interface – Tuesday, November 13, 4 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
Alex Galloway is Associate Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication, New York University

FulFill: A Micro-Granting Meal – Tuesday, November 13, 6 pm, Pay What You Can $15-25, Temple Contemporary
FulFill is a micro-granting initiative inspired by community-based organizations such as Sunday Soup and Philly Stake. For a $15-$25 donation you will be served a delicious, locally sourced meal in dishware made by the Tyler School of Art Ceramics and Glass Departments. All of the money raised will be evenly re-granted to three non-profit organizations: Philadelphia Urban Creators, Street Tails Animal Rescue, and Warrior Writers. The dishes are yours to take home, as a memento of the event. We are thankful for One Shot Café, Bar Ferdinand, Interstate Drafthouse, Ortleib’s Lounge, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, and Metropolitan Bakery, all of whom are donating food for this event. Get your tickets now at http://store.gridphilly.com/products/grid-presents-fulfill

Stoop: Deskilling: The Role of Craft of Contemporary Art – Tuesday, November 13, 6:30 pm, 3rd Floor Painting Studios
The time has come for the second Stoop conversation! Considering provisional painting, the new casualists, and the artist as the thinker, the maker, or both? Please Check www.stoopattyler.wordpress.com for a compilation of readings that may help with referencing throughout the discussion! ~Coffee and Light Refreshments provided~

Global Temple Conference - Wednesday, November 14, 9 am – 5 pm, Howard Gittis Student Center Second Floor
Please join us for the 7th annual Global Temple Conference! At this day-long symposium on Wednesday November 14th we will explore and celebrate Temple’s wide ranging international work. As in past years, we’ll feature student, staff and faculty research, plus a variety of programs and creative ventures. We welcome proposals for various formats –papers, panel discussions, posters, films, performances, & exhibits— organized broadly around four pillars of university excellence: scholarship, teaching, creativity, and service. Prizes for the best student work will be awarded. Meeting at the Howard Gittis Student Center, we begin with a keynote address by Dr. Peter Watson. We’ll then feature presentations and sessions throughout the day, and conclude with a reception for attendees.

Matthew Smetona: To Posit Oneself as Universal: Hegel and Marx on the Problem of Identity Formation – Wednesday, November 14, 11:00-12:30 pm, 821 Anderson Hall

Gibbs Connors: Human Font Book – Wednesday November 14, 3 pm, Temple Contemporary
Temple Contemporary and Mural Arts are restoring old building graphics that are still in use to promote existing small businesses in Philadelphia. We have invited signmaker Gibbs Connors to help restore the sign for Hermann Henssler Locksmith at 13th and Girard, a family-owned business in its third generation since 1898. Connors will demonstrate the traditional craft of signmaking.

Critical Dialogues: RoseLee Goldberg –Wednesday, November 14, 6 pm, Room B-04
RoseLee Goldberg is an art historian and the author of Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present, first published in 1979 it is still regarded as the leading text for understanding the development and study of performance art. She is also the author of Performance: Live Art Since 1960 (1998) and Laurie Anderson (2000), and is a frequent contributor to Artforum and other publications. Recent awards and grants include two awards from the International Association of Art Critics (2011), the Agnes Gund Curatorial Award from Independent Curators International (2010), Curatorial Research Fellowship from the Warhol Foundation (2008), and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Government (2006). She is the founding director and curator of Performa. Founded in 2004 Performa, a non-profit arts organization committed to the research, development, and presentation of performance by visual artists from around the world, is the seminal performance biennial that makes clear the centrality of performance to the history of art and as well as the current moment. Performa’s founding launched New York’s first performance biennial, Performa 05 (2005), followed by Performa 07 (2007), and Performa 09 (2009), and Performa 11 (2011). Her vision in the creation of Performa has set a precedent for performance art that has impacted museum programming across the U.S. and abroad. Previously she was the director of the Royal College of Art Gallery in London. There she established a program that pioneered an integrated approach to curating exhibitions, performance, and symposia, involving various departments in all aspects of the exhibitions program. Goldberg was also curator at The Kitchen in New York, where she advocated for multi-disciplinary practices to have equal prominence by establishing the exhibition space, a video viewing room, and a performance series. Since 1987, Goldberg has taught at New York University.

Architecture Lecture: David McHenry [Erdy McHenry Architecture]- Wednesday, November 14, 6 pm, Architecture 104

Examining American History: A Panel Discussion on By Any Means Necessary – Malcolm X: Real, Not Reinvented – Thursday, November 15, 3:00 pm, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, first floor of Sullivan Hall
Join noted scholars and authors Molefi Asante, Rhone Fraser, Regina Jennings, and Clyde Ledbedder as they discuss their contributions to By Any Means Necessary – Malcolm X: Real, Not Reinvented (Third World Press, 2012), a book that aims to continue, expand and debate the conversations started by Manning Marable’s Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention (Penguin, 2011).

Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Emory University: Gender and Disability – Thursday, November 15, 3:30-4:30 pm, 1810 Conference Suite, 1810 Liacouras Walk

Edgar Heap of Birds: Heads Above Grass – Thursday November 15, 6 pm, Temple Contemporary
Edgar Heap of Birds will present historical art and culture from Native American communities. In addition, Heap of Birds will be discussing public art messages deployed throughout the world including a new genocide banner project in London, art interventions for the 2007 Venice Biennale, a collaborative Aboriginal project from Australia, as well as drawings, paintings and prints executed in Heap of Birds’ Oklahoma City studio.

LAST Interdisciplinary Critique For Fall – Thursday, November 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, 2nd floor Foundations Studio Critique Space
Gerard Brown and Christian Tomaszewski will be joining us to discuss work from Jordan Artim, Kate Speidel and Kyle Psulkowski. One of Tyler’s strengths is that it has many different departments, but often the work, conversation and interests of each remain contained within those departments. We want to open up these closed conversations to the larger student population. With this group, we will expand the discussion and vocabulary used in order to consider a student’s work with multiple viewpoints. For more information please email interdisciplinarytyler@gmail.com

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays: Free Coffee every Monday morning from 7:45 – 9:45!

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries and Student Lounge Gallery
The Art and Art Education Department Seminar Show opens on Wednesday November 14 and runs through Saturday November 17. The opening Reception is on Wednesday November 14 from 5 to 8.

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, November 14, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium: Annual Restaurant Design Exhibition
Through Tuesday November 20

Photography Gallery: Roxana Azar, Through A Gilded Stomach
November 13 – 26, opening reception Friday, November 16, 6-9 pm

See what is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

LAST DAY TODAY! Tyler’s Strategic Planning Committee wants to hear your voice on three specific questions that are meant to help us define our “Core Values” and initiate a dialogue about where Tyler wants and ought to be in the future. Between November 5 and November 12 we want to get you on board to help us move in the best possible direction. We have three questions that will get your creative juices flowing:
What is the role of an art school today?
What are the qualities of an ideal art school?
If Tyler is a place of making and knowing, what should we be making and what should we be knowing?
Your answers are important to the strategic planning process! You can pick up and fill out question cards at locations around Tyler (at Tyler’s front desk, any administrative assistant’s office, or the Admin Suite front desk), or fill out on online survey (http://goo.gl/6OiI9). Your answers are completely anonymous, so be honest. Please participate!

You are cordially invited to the AIGA Philly “Speakeasy” Soirée and Silent Auction! Join us for an evening of live music, prizes, edibles, and libations in the spirit of the “Roaring 20′s.” Come dressed in your 20′s best! Let’s make a little whoopee! Proceeds support AIGA Philadelphia SPACE and our continued programming, including lectures, exhibits, and workshops that enrich the community and our membership of over 600 local design professionals, educators and students. DETAILS: Friday, December 7, 2012, 7 – 11 pm, Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American Street. 21+, advance tickets $30 (members $20) from https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=51330&

A Temple Film Student, Dante Ali EL-Mekki, is looking for others to participate in an upcoming music video taking place on November 24th. He is looking for various dancers and graffiti artist of versatile styles illustrate their skills and really have a good time with us on camera. If you are interested in working on this multi-disciplinary project, contact ali.elmekki@yahoo.com.

Undergraduate Art History Guild: Activities include: discussion of art history, tutoring opportunities, group field trips to museums, and organized lectures. Meetings every Wednesday at 5:30 pm, within the Art History Lounge, through the double doors of the basement, 1st door on the left. For more info, contact Lea at lea.stephenson@temple.edu

Still looking for a spring class? Interested in Art Therapy and the Education of Young Children? Please consider registering for Field Experience in Dance (FIELD EXPERIENCE IN DANCE – 1198 – DANC 3811 – 001) with Dr. Teresa Benzwie! There is also a graduate section for the course if anyone is interested. This is an opportunity to work directly with children 3 to 5 years old integrating art and movement into all areas of their classroom curriculum. You will be working with Dr. Teresa Benzwie at a Cherry Hill public school that has regular and special needs students on Thursday mornings 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. One credit is offered. For more information you may contact Dr. Benzwie at Benzwie@aol.com

Study Abroad Information Session: Dublin Summer 2013
Monday, 11/12 – 12:30-1:30pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 3
Tuesday, 11/13 – 4–5pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 129
Tuesday, 11/20 – 11:30-12:30pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 3
Tuesday, 11/27 – 12-1pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 129
Monday, 12/3 – 12–1pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 3
Wednesday, 12/5 – 12-1pm, Annenberg Hall, Room 129
Dublin is a modern metropolis, a large and sophisticated European city on the cutting edge of innovations in film, design, music, and architecture. Since the economic boom of the early 1990s earned this capital city the nickname of the “Celtic Tiger,” its population is increasingly multicultural and its cultural scene has an international flavor, an incubator for artistic and multimedia innovation. The city’s Temple Bar area on the “Left Bank” boasts an arts complex and trendy new restaurants and galleries, frequented by the city’s inhabitants, half of whom are under age 30. Courses in Travel Writing (this is a TU writing intensive (WI) course) and Irish Communal Identity (this experience fulfills the Global GenEd/World Society requirement) will use Ireland as a backdrop and offer the opportunity to explore Dublin’s art and culture scene, and earn six credits. Dublin is an exciting center of Irish culture and spending a summer in the SMC Dublin program will allow you to explore the city and region, in all its diversity. Class assignments will get you out on the street where you will experience the arts scene and then write reviews and post media as part of an online class project- The Dublin Cultureblog. Through this writing intensive experience, you will choose to explore a contemporary arts area such as music, theater, film or dance, with experiences ranging from established museums and galleries to street art and pub culture. The best of the online reviews will be complied into an iBook of photos, videos and essays. Join us as we explore and share the arts and culture of Dublin.

Gig opportunity: a local painter is looking for a student to build a blog site around an existing frame like Tumblr or WordPress. His current website www.stuartshils.com, hasn’t been updated in a year or so, but will give someone a general sense of what he is looking for. This would be for pay, but basically he’s looking for an advanced, smart, responsible student with a current and savvy design mind. If you are interested, contact Stuart Shils:
smshils@aol.com.

Internship Opportunity: missingElement is a after capture solutions company for professional photographers both locally and across the U.S. We specialize in professional album design, post production, editing and color-correction of digital images. We are currently seeking interns to help us with various aspects of these services for the Spring semester. Job duties will include but not limited to: culling, file selections and organization, color-correction of RAW images, retouching, and other administrative responsibilities. Interns will be working directly with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge and must have a comfortable understanding of MAC OSX. To learn more about our company and view our work, you can visit us at www.missingelement.net. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through our site. This is an unpaid internship position with potential for future employment upon graduation. They can either ask for Brian or Jessica.

OwlNetwork Job & Internship Opportunities:
Global Fundraising Inc: Entry Level Marketing
Humphrey Rich Construction: Assistant Project Manager
LEVE Housing: Director of Development
Mercy Volunteer Corps: Mercy Volunteeer
Old City District: Marketing Internship
TAYLOR & FRANCIS: Marketing Assistant
VILLA, INC: Graphic Design Internship
VILLA, INC: Marketing Internship
VILLA, INC: Fashion Marketing Internship
For instructions on how to apply, visit http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/

Call for papers, deadline December 6: The Image Conference will be held 18-19 October 2013 in Chicago, USA. The Image Conference is a forum at which participants will interrogate the nature and functions of image-making and images. The conference has a cross-disciplinary focus, bringing together researchers, teachers and practitioners from areas of interest including: architecture, art, cognitive science, communications, computer science, cultural studies, design, education, film studies, history, linguistics, management, marketing, media studies, museum studies, philosophy, photography, psychology, religious studies, semiotics, and more. Proposals are invited that contribute to the conference discourse from any of the following thematic areas: The Form of the Image: examining the nature and form of the image as a medium of representation; Image Work: investigating image making processes and spaces of image representation; The Image in Society: exploring the social effects of the image. In addition to these community themes, we invite submissions to the Call for Papers that addresses our 2013 special theme:”The Everyday Image: Reproduction and Participation” We are also pleased to announce a ‘Call for Work’. In conversation with the International Conference on the Image we invite conference participants to submit artistic work for entry into the 2013 Image Conference Exhibition. More information available at: http://ontheimage.com/the-conference/call-for-papers.

Call for artists, deadline November 15: UncommonGoods, an online retailer that specializes in handmade, eco-friendly and uniquely designed gifts and accessories, is excited to announce the Upcycling Design Challenge, offering the opportunity to a new independent designer to sell their work to millions of customers. An open call will be held until November 15, where designers are invited to share their finished products made of upcycled and recycled materials. The top 15 submissions picked by Home Accessories buyer Katie Giannone will be sent to the UncommonGoods voting app , where the online community can weigh in on their favorites. The top 5 voted items will then move on to a panel of judges that will include Katie; Yuka Yoneda, NYC editor of Inhabitat.com; Jim Martin, owner of Green3, a longtime UncommonGoods vendor of upcycled clothing and accessories; and Jamie Cornett, designer and visionary behind Instrumental Lighting. The winning design will be introduced into the UncommonGoods assortment. For more information, contact Gaby Dolceamore at UncommonGoods, press@uncommongoods.com

Call for artists, deadline November 15: Dacia Gallery invites emerging and established artists to submit artwork for an opportunity to participate in our Annual Holiday Exhibition. Each year for the holidays we have a big group show of about 20 artists in a large exhibition. This is a big event at the gallery with many visitors and holiday sales. If you are interested in participating please submit your artwork for review. We are looking for a diverse body of artwork in all mediums and styles, so anything goes. The gallery will advertise and promote the selected artists for the exhibitions and host a formal Opening Reception and Holiday Party for the exhibit, including an Artist Talk during the opening reception. This will be an exciting exhibition and a memorable holiday art event. We look forward to seeing your work. For more information and to submit: Please visit our website and follow the guidelines on the submission page: http://www.daciagallery.com/submissions.php

Call for artists, deadline December 11: NEW EMERGING ARTISTS is currently accepting artist submissions for a 5-Person Show at the January 23-27, 2013 Los Angeles Art Show.
The LA Art Show is known for showing the highest quality works ranging from Damien Hirst, Ed Ruscha, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Fernando Botero, and others. The LA Art Show showcases top caliber galleries featuring works by established and emerging artists. New Emerging Artists’ mission is to help artists get access to opportunities to sell their art, get exposure, build their resume and exhibition history, and ultimately sell their art. To apply: http://www.newemergingartists.com/opportunities

Call for artists, deadline January 15: The National Art Museum of Sport (NAMOS), the nation’s premier collection of fine art depicting sport, was founded in 1959 in New York City by the late master artist and three-time national squash champion Germain G. Glidden. Since its founding, NAMOS has carried out a two-pronged mission: to encourage sport artists, across all media; and to collect, preserve and share through exhibits the best examples of art depicting sport the museum can acquire. Since 1994, NAMOS has been housed at University Place on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where it welcomes roughly 135,000 people per year. Visitors enjoy an unparalleled collection of world-renowned artists, including Bellows, Homer, Pleissner, and Rosenfeld, as well as contemporary and emerging artists. Beginning in 2013 the museum will relocate to a new location; details will be provided at a later date. To enter, visit http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=573&admin_verify_view=true

Deadlines

none this week!

Out & About

The Secrets of Alchemy: Lawrence M. Principe – Monday, November 12, 6 pm, Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut St. FREE!
Alchemy has long been relegated to the realm of mystery and myth, but it is inextricably linked to chemistry’s history. In his new book The Secrets of Alchemy, Lawrence M. Principe, one of the foremost scholars on this subject, reframes alchemy’s history and its broad influence on human culture. Delving into the stories of the alchemists of their time, Principe provides an intimate portrait of the practice of alchemy and reveals its critical place in the history of early modern Europe.

Open House: Celebrating 35 Years of Preserving the World’s Cultural Heritage – Tuesday, November 13, 5 – 7 pm, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, 264 S. 23rd Street FREE!
Since our founding in 1977, the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts has conserved hundreds of thousands of paper-based artifacts, including historic manuscripts, rare books, beautiful fine art, and fragile photographs. Please join us in celebrating 35 years of preserving the world’s cultural heritage with a behind-the-scenes tour highlighting our most recent treatments. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to emulhern@ccaha.org.

Rachel Rotenberg: Wood Work - reception Tuesday, November 13, 6 – 8 pm, Saint Joseph’s University Gallery – Merion Hall, 376 N. Latches Lane, Merion Station FREE!
“Wood Work” – sculptures made of cedar, vine and paint by Baltimore artist Rachel Rotenberg will be on display at Saint Joseph’s University.

PAFA Art at Lunch: Modes and Codes: Samuel F.B. Morse and the Question of Electronic Writing – Wednesday, November 14, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, 118 N Broad St FREE!
Best remembered for his invention of the telegraph, Samuel Morse originally trained and practiced as a painter, and his grand canvas Gallery of the Louvre currently hangs in PAFA’s historic galleries. Lisa Gitalman, Associate Professor of Media and English at NYU Steinhardt, complicates the story by introducing the science behind Morse’s work developing electromagnetic telegraphy and the implications his accomplishments have on our understanding of electronic writing in the 1840s and ways that we can connect the dots (and dashes) of the telegraph to the graphic arts.

Craft & Culture: Qualities of Life in Philadelphia – Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th St FREE!
Please join us on Wednesday, November 14 for presentations and discussion with a diverse and dynamic panel of architects, designers, educators, and city planners who will share their solutions to improve life in Philadelphia as part of our fall exhibition co-organized with Philly Works. We’ll begin the event with a drop-in paper flower folding session and discussion at 5:30pm with Brittany Schrum and Meghann Hickson, the creators of Into the Fold, in collaboration with The Free Library of Philadelphia. At 6:30pm we will hear from four design teams featured in the exhibition: Philly Fuel Co.: Will Belcher, Molly Henry, Andrea Landau, Chris Landau, Danni Sinisi, and Autumn Visconti; In a State Far From Equilibrium, The Think Tank That Has Yet to be Named, Jeremy Beaudry, Katie Hargrave, and Meredith Warner; B.Y.O.B. – Build Your Own Building, Halee Bouchehrian, phenomenArch; The Lure + The Perch: Jason Austin, Austin + Mergold; Jack Fanning, Temple University; Sneha Patel, Temple University; Sally Reynolds, The Olin Studio

End to End: Framing the European Financial Crisis – Wednesday, November 14, 7 pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International House , 3701 Chestnut St FREE!
Just over a decade into the 21st century and one has the pervasive feeling that we’ve been here before. The ebb and flow of the global economic systems that push and pull against the arenas of cultural production is a dizzying déjà vu. As we are now in the midst of another great global recession, it becomes crucial to reflect on the intertwined history of economic empires as they rise and fall and the social and cultural sectors that respond to their inevitable shifts. Duncan Campbell’s Arbeit and Hito Steyerl’s In Free Fall are two such reflections, each capturing a piece in the puzzle of Europe’s economic folly ? cautionary tales of the post-Gilded Age. Organized in conjunction with Jeremy Deller: Joy in People at the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. ICA thanks The Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation and The Spiegel Fund to Support Contemporary Culture and Visual Arts. Arbeit (dir. Duncan Campbell, UK, 2011, video, 39 mins) Comprised almost entirely of still photographs, Campbell’s Arbeit is, on the surface, a portrait of German economist Hans Tietmeyer. Tietmeyer, former head of Deutsche Bundesbank and chief architect of the Euro, is both brought into focus and obscured, allowing for a more nuanced investigation into recent events leading up to Europe’s economic decline. Campbell’s film captures the elusive historical facts as they continue to inform a very uncertain future. In Free Fall (dir. Hito Steyerl, Germany, 2010, 32 mins) In Free Fall incorporates a trio of works: “Before the Crash,” “After the Crash” and “Crash,” which tell the story of the current global economic crisis through the example of an aeroplane junkyard in the Californian desert. The aeroplane junkyard reveals the anatomy of all sorts of crashes: both fictional and real. This is an investigation of planes as they are parked during the economic downturn, stored and recycled, revealing unexpected connections between economy, violence and spectacle. An example of this is the Boeing 4X-JYI, first acquired by film director Howard Hughes for TWA, which then flew for the Israeli Airforce before it was blown up for the Hollywood blockbuster Speed. But the economic crisis doesn’t stop short of affecting the film industry either. Through intertwined narratives of people, planes and places Steyerl reveals cycles of capitalism incorporating and adapting to the changing status of the commodity, but also points at a horizon beyond this endless repetition. Reserve your seat at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/168019

Jazz@TheUnderground – Wednesday, November 14, 7 pm, Howard Gittis Student Center FREE!
Monthly jazz series presenting students, faculty and guest artists.

Temple University Student Filmmaker Showcase – Wednesday, November 14, 7:30 pm, Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave. Ambler FREE!
The TU Student Filmmaker Showcase is part of the Ambler Theater Fall Cinemateque Series, and features the work of six different Temple University student filmmakers, all in their junior or senior years of the Film and Media Arts department. All of the films either feautre Philadelphia as their subject or were made in Philly. See the City of Brotherly Love through the eyes of it’s next generation of filmmakers!

Latte Art Demonstration and Coffee Clinic – Thursday, November 15, noon-2 pm, Old City Coffee, The Rick Nichols Room, The Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Arch Sts. FREE!
Join the staff of Old City Coffee as we demonstrate the secrets of Latte art as well as brewing the perfect cup of Joe. Staff members will be present to answer all of your questions so you can enjoy coffee at home just as much as in a cafe. Everyone can be a barista!

PennDesign Fine Arts Lecture @ ICA: Duchamp, or Freedom: A Comedy, a lecture by Paul Chan – Thursday, November 15, 5 pm, Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street FREE!
Paul Chan is an artist who lives and works in New York. His work has been exhibited widely in many international shows including: Documenta 13, Kassel, 2012; Before The Law, Ludwig Museum, Cologne, 2011-12; Making Worlds, 53rd Venice Biennale, Venice, 2009; Medium Religion, ZKM, Karlsruhe, 2008; Traces du sacrê, Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2008 and the Whitney Biennial, Whitney Museum of Art, New York, 2006. Recent solo exhibitions include Paul Chan: The 7 Lights, Serpentine Gallery, London and New Museum, New York, 2007-2008. In 2007, Chan collaborated with the Classical Theatre of Harlem and Creative Time to produce a site-specific outdoor presentation of Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot in New Orleans. Chan’s essays and interviews have appeared in Artforum, Frieze, Flash Art, October, Tate etc, Parkett, Texte Zur Kunst, Bomb, and other magazines and journals. Chan founded Badlands Unlimited, a press devoted to publishing artists writings and writings about art in paper and digital forms in 2010.

The Future of Video Games – Thursday, November 15, 6 pm, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Between 32nd and 33rd on Market St. FREE!
Kudo Tsunodo has spent his entire professional career developing games for leaders in the industry. Some of his titles include Kinect Sports, Kinect Adventures, Army Men: Air Attack, EA Sports Fight Night, and Gears of War 2. He served as Creative Director of Kinect for Xbox 360, the Guinness Book of World Records record holder for the fastest selling consumer electronic device in history. During Tsunodo’s 14+ years in the video game industry, he has designed such genre defining features as “Fight Night’s” Total Punch Control system and the Army Men Air Attack Winch Mechanic. Kudo Tsunodo will visit Drexel University to talk about his working on cutting-edge gaming systems and where he believes the industry is headed in the future.

Paul T. Anastas: The Father of Green Chemistry – Thursday, November 15, 6 pm, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street FREE!
A talk by Paul T. Anastas, known widely as the “Father of Green Chemistry” for his groundbreaking research on the design, manufacture, and use of minimally toxic, environmentally friendly chemicals. A reception will follow the lecture.

Master Class: Alexander Fiorillo, Piano – Friday, November 16, 1 pm, Rock Hall FREE!

“As We Vanish” Original works by Caitlin McCormack and Jason Chen – closing reception Friday, November 16, 6 pm, Paradigm Gallery + Studio, 803 S. 4th St. FREE!
A being’s inevitable passage into oblivion is challenged by remnants of its existence, which continue to evolve in its absence. As we vanish, we are obliged to silently observe the echoes left in our wake. In this exhibition, two artists examine the gradual ascent and subsequent decline endured by all organisms, and reflect upon the matter generated by this endless, delicate cycle. Imbued with elements of memory, repetition, and decay, these works evoke a sense of stillness that mingles with the subtle energies of entropy.

ArtNUDE Philly – Closing Reception Friday, November 16, 6 -10 pm, James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut Street 4th Floor FREE!
The James Oliver Gallery is pleased to present ArtNUDE Philly, a breast cancer awareness exhibition. Curator, Lisa Di Carlo and JOG bring together twenty local and national artists to help recognize and support the promotion of breast cancer awareness for the woman who has dealt with both tragedies and triumphs alike. Throughout the four-week exhibition, ArtNUDE will showcase the struggles, transitions, grace, and strength that millions of women exemplify while battling the “Big C”. To capture such a raw vulnerability of such a fatal disease presents the viewer to live vicariously through the women represented in this exhibition. The courage shown throughout the downfalls and triumphs demonstrates the resilient spirit these women uphold and are illustrated through the mediums of charcoal, pen and ink, performance pieces, painting, photography, and other talents as well. Featuring
David Swift, Dolores Poacelli, Jennie Nguyen, Chuck Hosier, Lauren Rinaldi, Nicole Turner, Benjamin Lee Sperry, Ashley McDowell Clark, Kerry Hansen, Nicolas Holland for Tattooed On My Arm, Jesse Beamesderfer, Albert Aldinger, and an Encore Performance by Katharine Gould.

Spring Garden Indoor Antique & Vintage Flea Market – Saturday, November 17, 8 am – 4 pm, Former Fed-Ex Service Center, 820 Spring Garden Street FREE!
More Than 50 Vendors From The Tri-State Area Featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Furniture, Jewelry, Clothing & Accessory’s, Glassware, Pottery & Much More!

LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day! – Saturday, November 17, 9 am – 12:30 pm, Fairmount Park various locations FREE!
November 17, 2012On Saturday November 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will host the LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day in 57 parks across the City of Philadelphia where residents will rake fall leaves, plant bulbs and prepare the parks for winter. Residents can visit http://www.loveyourpark.org to sign up to volunteer at a park in their neighborhood. Visit http://www.loveyourpark.org for specific locations.

Stuck on Art: a Duct Tape Experience - Sunday, November 18, noon – 3 pm, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE FREE!
Bring out your inner handyman during this fun Family Program centered on the versatile material duct tape! Inspired by Joe Girandola’s exhibition Rise and Fall: Monumental Duct Tape Drawings, children and families will use glow in the dark and colored tape to make extraordinary works of art in the classroom.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art - Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, November 5, 2012

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Lectures & Artist Talks

Jeffrey Schnapp, Teaching (design) Thinking – Tuesday, November 6, 4:00–5:30 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
What happens to humanistic scholarship in the print-plus or post-print era? What does it mean to envisage a world where the form that scholarly knowledge assumes is no longer a given and every work of scholarship is engaged in imagining and codifying new genres of scholarly communication? This talk will address these questions from the perspective of recent experiences and experiments at metaLAB (at) Harvard. Jeffrey Schnapp Director of metaLAB (at) Harvard and Director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society

Election Night Balloon Drop with King Britt – Tuesday, November 6, doors open 8pm, balloon drop at 10pm, Temple Contemporary
Temple Contemporary invites you to a historic election night party, featuring Philadelphia’s own King Britt. The biggest balloon drop in Philly will fall as the election results are announced. Join us on this unforgettable evening. Free refreshments will be served! One of the top D.J.s in the world, King Britt recontextualizes the past into the present by fusing his knowledge of music history with electronic compositions.

Dissertation Defense: Judith L. Papit, Minoan Town Planning – Wednesday November 7, 10:00 am, Room B-89

Open House: Travel Around TU Libraries – Wednesday, November 7, 1:00-5:00 pm, Paley Library
Meet your subject librarians, learn behind-the-scenes secrets, have a snack, and travel around Paley Library at our 2012 Open House. Access Services: Interlibrary Loan, EZ borrow, your library account, and even library fines—AccessServices makes it happen, and gets your books to you when you need them. Take a behind the scenes look at the busy department during the Open House. The Special Collections Research Center and Digital Library Initiatives: rare books? Check. Science Fiction? Check. One of the area’s best resources on local and regional history throughout the 19th-21st century? Check! The Special Collections Research Center is home to these collections and more, and the Digital Library Initiatives Department is working to make these rare, primary sources available online. Learn more at the Open House. Media Services: find out about the collection at Media Services. All feature films and television shows are now browseable in open stacks, and there’s a ton of them. Media Services also lends technologies like digital video cameras and tablet readers so come by and find out more. Subject Librarians: did you know your major has a dedicated librarian buying books and offering instruction just for your subject? If you don’t know yours already, come and meet him or her at the open house. Everyone’s office will be cleaned, open, and bearing treats. (Hint: The Art Librarian is Jill Luedke, and you’ve probably seen her in the Tyler Lobby wearing her “librarian” t-shirt).

Guest Lecture: Dr Andrea Bayer, “What Technical Art History Can Tell Us: Jacopo Bassano’s Baptism of Christ and the Old-Age Problem” – Wednesday, November 7, 4 pm, Anderson Hall Room 007
Dr Andrea Bayer is Curator in European Paintings, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY

Ted Striphas, “An Infernal Culture Machine”: Intellectual Foundations of Algorithmic Culture – Wednesday, November 7, 4:00–5:30 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
The idea of culture has changed dramatically over the last sixty years, stretching its meaning in ways that may not yet be able to grasp fully or articulate eloquently. This talk traces that shift to culture’s encounter with cybernetic theory, a body of research whose central concern is the process of communication and control in complex systems. The main focus of this talk is the prevailing sociological and anthropological literature on culture of postwar America, particularly that of the third quarter of the 20th century. The writings of Talcott Parsons and Clifford Geertz are exemplary in this regard, but an individual lesser known to the human sciences figures prominently here as well: the termite scientist Alfred. E. Emerson, whose influence on Parsons’ conceptualization of culture was particularly deep and abiding. I intend to show how, within this constellation of work, we can begin to register the historical rudiments of what, in our own time, has coalesced into the phenomenon of “algorithmic culture,” or the use of computational processes to sort, classify, and hierarchize people, places, objects, and ideas. Ted Striphas is Associate Professor of Communication and Culture at Indiana University and Fellow of the University of Denver Institute for the Digital Humanities

Guest Lecture: Garth Clark: Ai Weiwei’s Conceptual Ceramics – Wednesday, November 7, 4:30 pm, Temple Contemporary
Garth Clark is a gallerist, author and collector. This lecture is sponsored by GAF funds, Tyler Ceramics, and Temple Contemporary

Joe Schwartz, Rampant Inequality: The Hidden Cause of the Great Recession – Thursday, November 8, 12:30–1:50 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
The rampant growth of inequality over the past thirty-five years, particularly in the United States, played a major role in causing the Great Recession. The decline in the real wages of working people contributed to a global crisis of overproduction and underconsumption. To sustain their modest standard of living, working families went heavily into debt. United States transnationals, on the other hand, turned to foreign outsourcing and financial speculation. These two trends — the decline in real living standards and the dependence of the global economy on financial asset bubbles — caused the Great Recession. Long-term global economic health must be rooted in a more egalitarian distribution of income and wealth, and an economy that serves human needs rather than short-term corporate profits.

The American Idea of Public Design: The Street as Place – Thursday, November 8, 3:30 pm, Paley Library
Design plays a crucial role in our society, affecting everything from how our cities are planned to where our roadways are built. Join the Libraries and Design Philadelphia’s Hilary Jay for a panel discussion with Diana Lind, Chief Executive Officer and Editor in Chief of Next American City, Inga Saffron from the Inquirer, and Bryan Hanes of the American Institute of Architects on the past, present and future of American design.

Artist Talk: Mierle Laderman Ukeles – Thursday November 8, 7pm, Temple Contemporary
For over forty years Mierle Laderman Ukeles has dedicated her life to creating social change through artistic means. Since 1977, Ukeles has been the unsalaried Artist
in Residence at the New York City Department of Sanitation creating artworks that address the never-ending maintenance work and associated values of public service. Ukeles’ free lecture will outline her continuing work in public service including her recent transformation of closed landfills, including Fresh Kills, into urban parks

Interdisciplinary Critique – Thursday, November 8th, 3rd floor Painting Studio Critique Space 6:30 – 8PM
Katie Murken and Nichola Kinch will be joining us to discuss work from Molly Denisevicz, Deirdre Bailey and Tatyana Grechina. One of Tyler’s strengths is that it has many different departments, but often the work, conversation and interests of each remain contained within those departments. We want to open up these closed conversations to the larger student population. With this group, we will expand the discussion and vocabulary used in order to consider a student’s work with multiple viewpoints. For more information please email interdisciplinarytyler@gmail.com

Artist Talk: Debbie Millman – Friday, November 9, 2:00 pm, Room B-04
Debbie Millman has worked in the design business for over 25 years. She is President of the design division at Sterling Brands. She has been there for 17 years and in that time she has worked on the redesign of over 200 global brands. Debbie is President Emeritus of the AIGA, the largest professional association for design. She is a contributing editor at Print Magazine, a design writer at FastCompany.com and Chair of the Masters in Branding Program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. In 2005, she began hosting the first weekly radio talk show about design on the Internet. The show is titled “Design Matters with Debbie Millman” and it is now featured on DesignObserver.com. In 2011, the show was awarded a Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award. Debbie is the author of five books on design including “Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits,” (Allworth Press, 2011), “Look Both Ways: Illustrated Essays on the Intersection of Life and Design,” (HOW Books, 2009) and “How To Think Like A Great Graphic Designer” (Allworth Press, 2007). As this year’s juror for the Junior restaurant identity exhibition currently showing in the atrium, her presentation will be followed by an announcement of the selected winners. Made possible by support from General Activity Fees.

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays: Free Coffee every Monday morning from 7:45 – 9:45!
This week come and see the antique writing implements, including Jefferson’s “copy machine” in preparation for next week’s The Art of Fine Penmanship with Sandy Purvis.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Fiber Student Show: Stitch Free, Dye Hard- Opening reception Thursday, November 8, 6pm
Kellianne Hamburg, Painting

Student Lounge Gallery
Karly Smith, Painting/Sculpture

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, November 7, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Tyler Atrium: Annual Restaurant Design Exhibition
Thursday, November 7 – Tuesday November 20
Awards and Reception: Friday November 9 at 3:30 pm in the Tyler Atrium, following Debbie Millman lecture at 2pm in B04.

See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Tyler’s Strategic Planning Committee wants to hear your voice on three specific questions that are meant to help us define our “Core Values” and initiate a dialogue about where Tyler wants and ought to be in the future. Between November 5 and November 12 we want to get you on board to help us move in the best possible direction. We have three questions that will get your creative juices flowing:
What is the role of an art school today?
What are the qualities of an ideal art school?
If Tyler is a place of making and knowing, what should we be making and what should we be knowing?
Your answers are important to the strategic planning process! You can pick up and fill out question cards at locations around Tyler (at Tyler’s front desk, any administrative assistant’s office, or the Admin Suite front desk), or fill out on online survey (http://goo.gl/6OiI9). Your answers are completely anonymous, so be honest. Please participate!

A Tyler student would like to invite you to participate in a performance art project, Back to Back for 5 min, on Tuesday, November 6 at 3 pm. Meet at the Bell Tower at 3pm, (bring other people!). Walk up to a stranger and sit with them back to back. Sit for the duration of the piece — 5 min. Stand up when the piece is over as indicated by a time watcher at the Bell Tower. Introduce yourself to your partner. Leave the Bell Tower. You must be willing to be mentally present and critical during the piece, your backs must make contact, you may keep your eyes open or closed. Sit for the full piece and note that the time watcher will be standing in black at the Bell Tower. For more information, see the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/414524735268871/. Please arrive promptly at 3:00 pm.

A Temple student completing her senior internship for the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at the Office of Special Events at Temple is requesting your help in her research about Temple’s Homecoming. This is the link to the survey if you can help her out! http://templesthm.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_dnA7ma6iHy4FENf

Register now for the Big East Virtual Career Fair, taking place on November 13 and 14. For details, to register: shttp://bigeat.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-career-fair-registration/

Graduate & Professional School Day at Rutgers University – Wednesday, November 7, 12:30 – 3:30 pm, Rutgers Student Center, 126 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Meet with representatives from over 100 graduate and professional schools nationwide, including Rutgers, from many disciplines. Ask questions and learn about hundreds of programs. This event is open to the public. There is no pre-registration necessary. Visit http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/ for more information.

Artfetch presents the work of selected emerging artists for sale online. The team of specialist cutting-edge curators will choose the most promising up-and-coming artists from around the world to be included on the website. Please send to info@artfetch.com: A CV including your date of birth and contact details; a one-page artist statement including a short bio, an overview of your practice as a whole and some detail on the works submitted; a selection of jpeg images of available works; a list of the submitted jpeg images including the medium, year made and dimensions (width x height). All media accepted. Submissions accepted on a rolling basis. Once a submission has been made we will be happy to provide further details on the service offer that will be posed by artfetch.com to the artist. (Please note: I don’t know much about this organization, but there doesn’t seem to be a cost to submit your work. There is not information about further costs on their website. If your work is selected, read any agreements carefully before signing anything.)

Call for artists, deadline December 1: 3rd Annual National and International Juried Photography Exhibition. Viridian Artists INC is pleased to announce an open call for applications to their 3nd Annual International Juried Photography Exhibition. Photographers working in all genres are eligible to apply; film or digital, but finished work must be ready-to-hang (no projections). Applicants are encouraged to submit a cohesive body of work. Juror is Nat Trotman, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. First Prize $300, Second Prize $200, Third Prize $150 Exhibition is February 5 through February 23 2013 More information at http://viridianartists.com/gallery-news/open-call-3rd-annual-juried-photography-exhibition-coming-soon/

Deadlines

none this week!

Out & About

Conversations on Coexistence: Rethinking the interface between communities, institutions, and ecologies – Monday, November 05, 6 pm, Meyerson Hall/PennDesign, 210 S. 34th S FREE!
The event will feature Anuradha Mathur, Amy Hillier, and Teddy Cruz in conversation. The discussion will begin from the understanding that we need to urgently rethink interfaces between communities, institutions and ecologies. Such an understanding informs the activities of Mixplace Studio, whose 26 foot urban table of the city as well as photo documentation of one linear mile will be partially moved to PennDesign to enable space for this conversation. The event will be introduced by Dean Marilyn Taylor and the PennDesign graduate students currently involved in Mixplace Studio. It will be followed by a series of 5-10 minute positions by each speaker, followed by public conversation and graduate student response. Mixplace Studio is a collaborative project that provides an urban education model in order to address the crisis in community participation and political representation. The project aspires to enable conversations between individuals and institutions within West Philadelphia to circulate different ways of thinking and making, linking the knowledge of communities with the knowledge of institutions. People’s Emergency Center (PEC), Slought, and PennDesign are the primary Philadelphia institutions who are coming together to form this urban education model. The primary collaborators are neighborhood youth and university students, who are interacting with a diverse faculty of curators, community activists, artists, architects and researchers. The event will be followed by a reception at the Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. Teddy Cruz is Professor in Public Culture and Urbanism at the Visual Arts Department & co-director of The Center for Urban Ecologies at UCSD. Amy Hillier is Assistant Professor of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania School of Design. Anuradha Mathur is Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Pennsylvania School of Design.

Architecture in Film: Great Expectations & Kochuu (2007, Jesper Wachtmeister) – Monday, November 5, 6:30 pm, Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St FREE! (donations requested)
Great Expectations introduces us to the most significant architectural movements and personalities of the 20th century, including, among many others, Le Corbusier’s functionalist cities, Buckminster Fuller’s lightweight geodesic domes, Moshe Safdie’s Habitat ’67 prefab apartments, Rudolf Steiner’s Goetheanum and other anthroposophy buildings in Switzerland, Oscar Niemeyer’s sleek urban designs for Brasilia, Paolo Soleri’s “archology” of crystal-like desert cities, Antti Lovag’s curved surfaces of Palais Bulles in France, Jacque Fresco’s utopian Venus Project in Florida, and Peter Cook and Colin Fournier’s biomorphic Kunsthaus Graz in Austria. Using archival and contemporary footage, animation and interviews, Great Expectations tells the fascinating story of these grand architectural visions, both realized and unrealized, as explained by great thinkers with revolutionary, if not always successful, ideas. Kochuu is a visually stunning film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition, and its impact on the Nordic building tradition. Winding its way through visions of the future and traditional concepts, nature and concrete, gardens and high-tech spaces, the film explains how contemporary Japanese architects strive to unite the ways of modern man with the old philosophies in astounding constructions. The film illustrates these concepts through remarkable views of the Imperial Katsura Palace, the Todai-Ji Temple, the Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum, the Sony Tower, numerous teahouses and gardens, as well as examples of the cross-fertilization evidenced in buildings throughout Scandinavia, and shows how ‘invisible’ Japanese traditions are evident even in modern, high-tech buildings.

Scratch Night – Monday, November 5, 7 pm, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street FREE!
Scratch Night is a free monthly event where selected artists share experimental ideas at various stages of development. It is open to all who want to be a part of the artistic process. Artists need you! So you give us your opinions and we will supply the beer and snacks. Join us for the first Scratch Night of the season! Featured Artists: Josh McIlvain: Shadow Life is a multi-disciplinary performing art experiment that follows a narrative about the common need to discover a fantasy life within the mundane details of everyday life, and how the moral choices you make within those fantasy worlds reflect unconscious values you might not admit to in everyday life. This narrative, written and recorded, is given to a dancer-choreographer, a composer, and a filmmaker. Each creates a work around that vocal recording without knowing what the other artists are creating. Ilse Torlin: Zoerb P.I.G. Based on personal experiences of having a corporate pig farmer for a father, P.I.G. is a very early proposal for a solo piece that explores the intimacy of flesh. This ranges from accepting changes in familial relations to regarding the animals we eat. How much does family and food affect the person we chose to be? Vince Johnson and Adam Lovitz: !!!!!!!!!!!KEEP IT UP !!!!!!!!!!!Keep It Up performs a true story from a true house at true weekend past, screwing truth about meteors like boys like boys hitting like meteors-boys make fly-earth always wins-still we pop we fly we joyfully fall-winning ground always-that’s all !!!!!!!!!!!Keep It Up.

PAFA Art at Lunch: The Poetry of the Present: Understanding Frank Furness – Wednesday, November 7, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, 118 N Broad St FREE!
One of the most unique and prolific American architects of the 19th century, this year is the 100th anniversary of the death of Frank Furness. George Thomas, author, scholar and organizer of a city-wide Furness celebration this fall, examines the unique cultural context that freed the young architect to step into the modern world and create some of his most exuberant masterworks, resulting in modern day landmarks like PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building and the library at the University of Pennsylvania.

ICA Salon – Sound/Music - Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 pm, Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street FREE!
Participate in the ICA Salon! We have invited a stellar group of artists, critics, and curators to convene every other week to speak frankly about their recent projects and to engage in dialogue with the audience. Inspired by Jeremy Deller: Joy in People, these informal, wide-ranging conversations use broad themes from the exhibition as a catalyst to explore what is at stake in contemporary artistic practice. Feedback loops, technological manipulation, noise, and fandom are just some of the ways that music has been incorporated into artistic practice. In this discussion we will consider the use of sound as a raw material and ask how artists continue to find inspiration in a variety of acoustic sources. Participants include Mark Beasley, Kamau Amu Patton, and Dean Allen Spunt.

Second Thursday @ the Crane – receptions Thursday, November 8, 6 – 9 pm, Crane Art Center, 1400 N American St. FREE!
InLiquid presents: Leah Macdonald: In Light of the Lens: Ethereal Leah Macdonald’s work combines photography and painting through a mixed media process incorporating wax and oils built up over silver gelatin prints, creating a soft and seductive imagery that mimics the way the artist views the world: part blurry and nearly blind, part precise and clear. To Macdonald, there are moments of control and moments of pure intuition, battling back and forth until she discovers the balance of these opposite worlds of focus and blur. Her work is a window into her emotions and real life experiences with clarity and blindness.
ALL SAINTS is the first half of a dual part city swap show series devised by Alexander DiJulio, Israel Lund, and John Roebas. Here a group of artists works were created and/or collected in Texas and transported to Philadelphia to explore a new space and remember an old one. The show considers All Saints Day or Hollowmas as a day of reverence for “all the just made perfect at rest throughout the world”. It focuses on notions of reflection literally and metaphorically and an acknowledgment of the past both with longing or with quiet acceptance. ALL SAINTS brings a collection of twelve works together exposing dark spaces and the often silent corners of the mind reserved for remembering what once was, now.
Artists include: Joshua von Ammon, Alexander DiJulio, Sally Glass, Lucy Kirkman, Kelly Kroener, Travis LaMothe, Alex Larsen, Samantha McCurdy, Arthur Pena, Ryan Trecartin, Fred Villanueva, Eli Walker

‘Works in Progress’ Presented by Blick Arts Materials and Ad Valorem Coalition – Thursday, November 8, 6 – 9 pm, 1330 Chestnut St FREE!
Works in progress is a collaborative effort by Ad-Valorem Coalition and Blick Art Materials for the first ever open critique for artists in the community of all artistic levels. Artwork of all mediums (limit 3 pieces) welcomed such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpting, etc. The objective of event is to break the traditional process of artist-to gallery selection process and to provide/ receive feedback on artwork finished or in progress from your own art community. Artist in the community are invited to bring their art work for a informal “Show and Tell” and receive feedback from a select panel including gallery owners/ curators from poets art gallery, blick staff, Ad-V members and audience members. Participating artist will also get the opportunity to be selected in a group show at poets art gallery. The day will consist of a 2 hour art critique period followed by a hour of meet & greet live art mixer. Light food and drinks provided by sponsors such as Vitamin Water and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory. Event coverage provided by PFI (Phila.Fashion.Informant) magazine and a host of other publications.

Moore College of Art and Design Open Studio Night – Thursday, November 8, 6 pm, Moore College of Art & Design, 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
We invite the public to attend this year’s Moore College of Art Open Studio Night. Come view student work in progress and meet the artists. Both 2D and 3D Fine Arts Studios, as well as the Photo Digital Arts Studio will be open. Plenty of performances and refreshments will be provided. Please bring a friend!

PennDesign Fine Arts Lecture @ ICA: Steffani Jemison – Thursday, November 8, 6:30 pm, Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street FREE!

Brooke Lanier: YOU ARE HERE – Opening reception Friday, November 9, 6 – 9 pm, Goldilocks Gallery, 723 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor FREE!
For her spotlight solo exhibition at Goldilocks Gallery, Lanier created a series of paintings that examine the history implied in the structures of dilapidated and abandoned buildings. When things start to fall apart, you can see what they’re made of. Lanier’s paintings address the history of place through various means. These highly physical compositions focus on the creation and destruction of derelict buildings. Sometimes making paint from the dust of bricks collected from abandoned lots in Fishtown, Lanier carefully paints each brick, then replicates the process of urban decay, scraping away the strata to reveal the history of the painting’s creation. Touched by the destruction of her own home, in scenes of the exterior of Lanier’s apartment after an arsonist set it on fire, she attempts to find order in the chaotic piles of twisted rubble by analyzing them as somewhat Cubist entities. Paintings of sunlight filtering into abandoned rooms add a quiet sense of intimacy to the show. The unifying concept between these paintings is a person’s relationship to a place and time: Wherever you are, something has happened. Something is about to happen. You are here.
Brooke Lanier earned her Masters of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Tyler School of Art, where she spent her first year of graduate school studying in Rome, Italy. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has shown her work in Rome, Italy; Prague, Czech Republic; and across the United States, most notably in The Smithsonian Institute’s S. Dillon Ripley Center and the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

“Lens through Time” – Opening Reception Friday, November 9, 6-9 pm, Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 South 22nd St. FREE!
The latest show at Twenty-Two Gallery is an exhibition of two generations of true American photographers, capturing America in beautiful black & white images spanning over 50 years. The father and son duo both started their photojournalist careers in Philadelphia as press photographers. Their archives of works are preserved by their son [and grandson], Shawn Murray. Shawn, as a third generation photographer, prints their work for all to appreciate and cherish … as he does. The subject matter of these timeless images range from President Woodrow Wilson in 1913…to Baseball legends in the 1920′s, Babe Ruth and Connie Mack… to a pie eating contest at a city street party in the late 1940′s. They evoke great memories and heart warming feelings that may be our own… or perhaps ones that we have learned from our family or relations. Printing from the vintage large format negatives make the clarity, richness, depth of field and pure quality of these fine art photographs like windows back in time. Times that were perhaps more simpler… but still very poignant times. They not only tell stories, but also bring us all together as Americans sharing our common past. The images transcend generations and geography to bring us pleasure for years to come.

7 Sweets and 7 Sours: New Work by Natessa Amin – Friday, November 9, 6 – 10 pm, CSA Gallery, 1818 Callowhill St. FREE!
Natessa Amin is a painter and member of FJORD, an artist run space located in Kensington. She has recently moved to Philadelphia and will be having her first solo show of recent paintings throughout the month of November.

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival: Shorts – Saturday, November 10, noon, International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut St FREE!
The first event of its kind in Philadelphia: a film festival celebrating and elevating the Asian American experience. In four years, PAAFF is proud to have presented dozens of culturally relevant film programs to a broad and diverse audience. Visit http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org for full schedule. Free Screening with post film Q&A. Six stories of discovery, Asian American style: Advantagous – Director Jennifer Phang Gwen is the spokesperson for a radical technology allowing people to overcome their natural disadvantages and begin life anew. But when her job and family are in crisis, will she undergo the procedure herself? Jin – Director Il Cho Set against the backdrop of K-town’s vibrant nightlife and seedy underworld, Jin is the story of a young man trying to provide a future for his brother and to reconcile his conscience with the harsh reality of the world in which he lives. Out – Director Blaine Ludy Released after 15 years in prison, J.C. Lee tries to reconnect with his estranged son, Troy and discovers he is not exactly what he expected. Portrait of Lenore – Director Peter Jin As he senses the incoming tide of another depression, Peter wonders, “What if I had an older brother, or a sister?” Peter recalls moments in his past when he was helpless and afraid. These stranded moments transform into fond memories as Peter finds Leonore, his make-believe sister, there with him. The Glow – Director Bryan Ott Maddy, a 15-year old Thai girl, returns home during her boarding school summer holidays to live with her father, a self-absorbed emotionless man. In the forest not far from her home, an odd red light beckons her to enter. Waking UP – Director Yuta Okamura Jake works at a crematory and burns bodies every day. They mean nothing until he recognizes one: his former art professor. By facing the death of his former art professor, Jake faces the dreams he gave up on years ago. Please RSVP to let us know you plan to attend http://www.ticketfly.com/event/173849.

Sex Life – Opening November 10, 7-10pm, Bodega, 253 N 3 St FREE!
Bodega is happy to present Sex Life, a group exhibition organized by Sex Magazine. Sex Magazine (sexmagazine.us) is an online-only culture magazine based in New York. The first issue was launched in September and the magazine’s blog, Sex Life sexmagazine.us/sexlife) has been online since July. Sex Life will include works by: Air Pop, Death An, Boško Blagojević, Dan Bodan, Jeanne Boyer, Al Baio, Julien Ceccaldi, Devin Kyle Cuthbertson, Eckhaus Latta, Grant Falardeau, Rachel Beth Glaser, Gobby, Raffaella Hanley, Greem Jellyfish, Nik Kosmas, Rhett Larue, Maggie Lee, Wet Looks, Raul de Nieves, Nick Payne, Annie Pearlman, Bunny Rogers, Maxwell Simmer, Jesse Spears, Analisa Teachworth, and Nathan Whipple

Community - Opening Reception: Sunday November 11th, 2 – 5:00 pm, Pagus Gallery, Norristown Arts Building, 619 W. Washington Street, Norristown FREE!
Pagus will host a reception for Community in the Main Gallery and Beverly Fisher in the Project Space. Guests of the reception are also welcome to visit Open Studios courtesy of the artists in the Norristown Arts Building. Community will continue through December 2012. Participating artists include: Mary Beth Hughes, Anna Belle Loeb, Ute Simons, Lynne Solomon, Irene Baird, Cathy Gaspero, Ronnie Jean Kalman, Jaque Ferretti, Eleanor Schimmel, Tad Sperry, Ted Cohen, Anne Caramanico, Marianne Mitchell, Justin Snow, mish-el benjamin, Barbara Straussberg, Ryan Earl, Sharon Hicks, Gerry Tuten, Adrienne Jenkins, Mary Beth Kazanicka, Lala Zeitlyn, Timothy Hawkesworth, Ellen Berenholz, Pat Boyer, Judy Topkis, Edwina Brennan, and Lisa Sylvester.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/

For Monday, October 29, 2012

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Remember that all events this week are subject to change because of the weather!

Lectures & Artist Talks

Visiting Artist: Giselle Hicks – Wednesday, October 31, slip casting demonstration at 2:40 pm and slide lecture at 4:30 pm, Tyler Ceramics Studio
Giselle’s work is inspired by decorative textiles and patterns found within the domestic realm, such as quilts, bedding, wallpaper and embroidered tapestries. She uses slip casting as her primary process to make the forms look soft and pliable and inviting to the touch. Sponsored by Tyler Ceramics Collective

Critical Dialogues: Christian Rattemeyer – Wednesday, October 31, 6 pm, Room B-04
Christian Rattemeyer is the Harvey S. Shipley Miller Associate Curator in the Department of Drawings at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. At MoMA, Rattemeyer recently curated the exhibitions Compass in Hand: Selections from The Judith Rothschild Foundation Contemporary Drawings Collection (2009), Projects 95: Runa Islam (2011), and Alighiero Boetti: Game Plan (2012). From 2003 to 2007 Rattemeyer was the curator at Artists Space in New York. He has contributed regularly to art magazines such as Parkett, Texte zur Kunst, and Artforum and has published widely on contemporary art. His most recent book is Exhibiting the New Art. Op Losse Schroeven and When Attitudes Become Form 1969 (London: Afterall Publishers 2010). Rattemeyer has taught at several art schools and universities, including the MFA Program and the Center for Curatorial Studies, both at Bard College.

Thinking Dead: What the Zombie Apocalypse Means – Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6:30 pm Gladfelter Hall, room L24
A panel of scholars will address the recent zombie obsession from various angles, including discussing television shows such as The Walking Dead and movies such as Dawn of the Dead and the Resident Evil series.

Artist Talk: Daniel Milnor – Thursday, November 1, 9 am, Room B-04
Award winning book artist Daniel Milnor, will be giving a book presentation and workshop. There may be a small group follow up after his presentation, for those interested. Free and open to all.

Piñata Party! – Thursday, November 1, noon, Temple Contemporary
Feel the need to release some pent-up frustration? Bring your best-blindfolded batting techniques to Temple Contemporary’s noontime Piñata Bash. Tyler School of Art’s Foundations students created these impressive effigies to be displayed in the gallery all week. Once we marvel at the craftsmanship we’ll give them all a good whack and watch the candy fly!

Chat in the Stacks: Race in the Race – Thursday, November 1, 2:30 PM, Paley Library Lecture Hall
The Libraries and the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Faculty of Color continue to host an engaging series of panels on timely topics with faculty from across the university. Join us just days before the general election to discuss race and representation and the role they play in national politics.

Interdisciplinary Critique – Thursday, November 1st, 2nd floor Fibers Studio Critique Space 6:30 – 8 pm
Donna Nelson and Pazia Mannella will be joining us to discuss work from Kellianne Hamburg, Julia Policastro and Kevin Dudley. One of Tyler’s strengths is that it has many different departments, but often the work, conversation and interests of each remain contained within those departments. We want to open up these closed conversations to the larger student population. With this group, we will expand the discussion and vocabulary used in order to consider a student’s work with multiple viewpoints. For more information please email interdisciplinarytyler@gmail.com

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays: Free Coffee every Monday morning from 7:45 – 9:45!
This week come and see Untitled, by Tom Friedman. Tom Friedman’s impulse to create work that approaches the invisible reflects a philosophical method to making sculpture described as anti-monumental. Installed at Temple Contemporary this month, Friedman’s Untitled, a tiny bee made from materials such as clay, wire, and fuzz, exposes a painstaking rendering that presents a chasm between illusion and reality.

Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries
Melissa Yeager, Sculpture
Morgan Gilbreath, Glass
Madeleine Hewitt, Sculpture
Reception Friday, November 2, 6 – 9 pm

Student Lounge Gallery: Sculpture Class

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, October 31, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies. This week is Halloween Spooktacular! Free mini costumes while supplies last!

Photography Student Lounge Gallery: PYPKPK LEAF SERIES
Steven Berkowitz, Associate Professor, Tyler School of Art
Pypkpk Leaf Series is an installation by photographer and sound artist Steven Berkowitz that includes 5 large-format (4 x 6’) photographs on 3 panels each, with a 10 channel sound environment. The photos are about the limitations of seeing and counters the quest for hi-res by using techniques to promote a breakup of the picture into a sea of color upon close inspection. This work embraces the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection. The photos are sonified into a 10-channel sound piece that envelopes the viewer in an acoustic equivalent of the patterns of light striking the leaves in the photographs. The goal is to evoke the environment where the photographs were shot. The title comes originally from a shorthand notation for Pennypack Park, close to where the artist grew up. The Yiddish word for navel is pippick, and the photos feature the ‘growth point’ of each leaf placed in the top left corner of each frame. The navel is the growth point of a human being, so the subject exactly fits the word. Through November 4.

Tyler Atrium: Annual Restaurant Design Exhibition
Thursday, November 1 – Tuesday November 20
Awards and Reception: Friday November 9 at 3:30 pm in the Tyler Atrium, following Debbie Millman lecture at 2pm in B04.

Online Exhibition: Romanesque – Students at Temple Rome in 2011 http://astro.temple.edu/~tuc30560
Featuring Megan Bogert, Luca Bokulich, Rosie Carlson, Gustavo Garcia, Kelsey Jankauskas, Don Christian Jones, Alexis Kandra, Greg Laut, Alexa Linton, Sasha Parker, Charlene Uban, Alex Walcroft

See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Free field trip to NYC Print Shows. Trip leaves at 8:30 am Saturday, November 3 from 13th & Diamond St and returns sometime around 7:30 pm. The morning we will visit the Chelsea gallery district (lower west side) and in the afternoon we will go to the IFPDA Print Show at the midtown Armory ($10 admission not included). This trip is open to all Temple University students and limited to the first 50 students who pick up tickets from Student Life (Student Life hours at the Tyler Front Desk: Thursday, 11-12:30, Friday 11 am – 2 pm, Monday 2-3 pm, all other times in Room 110F/Exhbitions office whenever I’m there or by appointment–miss.kari@temple.edu). Tickets are still available!

The BIG CRIT/Free Bus to First Friday: Tyler’s Dean’s Student Advisory Committee, along with the F&N Gallery and Utrecht, is sponsoring a city-wide critique of student work, including students from Tyler, PAFA, Moore and UArts. The Big Crit will take place during First Friday, November 2, from 6 – 9 pm. All works will all be displayed and there will be cards printed out with a hand full of creative questions, people will fill out the cards as they look at the work and put them in a container next to the piece, the artist will be able to read all their reviews on their work. The people critiquing the work with be from a broad spectrum of socio-economic levels, education levels, and artistic experience levels; so the artists will be able to get feedback from a wide circle of viewers. Tyler will be running a free bus to the Frankford Arts District at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 2. Bus will leave from 13th & Diamond Streets behind Tyler, and will leave from Frankford at 9 pm.

Scholarship Opportunity for Graduate Studies: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Arts Award. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. The Graduate Arts Award enables students or recent alumni with exceptional artistic or creative merit and financial need to pursue up to three years of study at an accredited graduate institution in the US or abroad. Students in the following disciplines are eligible to apply: performing arts, visual arts, or creative writing. Application deadline is November 28. For details and how to apply visit:http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/graduate-arts-award/how-to-apply/. Temple’s Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Arts Award Faculty Representative is Emily A. Moerer, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies: emoerer@temple.edu.

Free Teaching Artist Workshop: Signature Lesson Plans – Tuesday, November 13th 9:30 am- 12:00 pm Bartol Foundation, 230 South Broad Street, Suite 1003
How do you design signature lesson plans that will make your arts education offerings stand out? Led by Michelle Angela Ortiz, Program Manager at the Bartol Foundation and experienced Teaching Artist, you will draft a lesson plan with clear goals, curriculum/community connections, and a sampling of activities. During this session, we will work through the template, give you time to draft your own lesson plan, and then pair you up with your peers to get suggestions and feedback. Bring a laptop or just some paper and a pen, and leave with a strong draft for the signature lesson plans you will be marketing. Visit http://bartol.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jtukkjl-nijthlitl-d/ for more information or to register.

Symposium: Truth, Lies, and Photographs – Friday November 2, 10 am. ― 4:30 pm, Bonnie Sacerdote Lecture Hall in the Uris Center for Education, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Free with Museum admission.
Noted artists, scholars, and cultural critics explore provocative aesthetic, ethical, legal and philosophical issues relating to the manipulation of photographs from the 19th-century through the present day. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Faking It: Manipulated Photography Before Photoshop. Admission on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gig Opportunity: The College of Science and Technology is interested in hiring a Tyler student to draw some caricature portraits of retiring faculty/staff for an event in November. If interested, contact Victoria Vicente: victoriavicente@temple.edu.

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-Advanced Communications: Magazine and Website Internship
-Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at UPenn: Part-Time Student Photographer
-Clarisse Inc.: Fashion Marketing Assistant
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-FZ Media Design: Graphic/Web Design Intern
-LaForce + Stevens: Public Relations Spring 2013 Internship
-Michael Kors: Michael Kors Spring 2013 Internships
-Philadelphia Insurance Companies: Graphic Design Intern
-Resources for Human Development: Communications Intern – Corporate Operations
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For details about how to access the OwlNetwork, see http://tylerstudentlife.wordpress.com/internships/.

Register now for the Big East Virtual Career Fair, taking place on November 13 and 14. For details, to register: http://bigeast.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-career-fair-registration/

Emerging Curator Opportunity, Deadline December 1: “5 into 1” – Philadelphia Sculptors Annual Student Exhibition. Since 2001 Philadelphia Sculptors has sponsored an annual exhibition of the works of graduating sculpture students from five area colleges: Moore College of Art and Design, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Tyler School of Art, The University of the Arts and the University of Pennsylvania. The goal is to highlight exceptional student work and to help students make the transition into the local art community by introducing them both to our organization and to people who are already professionally engaged in the practice of sculpture. Ten to fifteen students are selected for each exhibition. Initially, established professional sculptors (members of Philadelphia Sculptors) had selected the works, but in order to better represent the population of student artists from which the works originate, the artworks will now be selected by an emerging curator. One student is selected by an outside judge to receive a “Best in Show” cash award. The exhibition takes place for a period of a minimum of four weeks. The show will be held in cooperation with The Galleries at Moore, in the Wilson Lobby at Moore College of Art and Design. The opening reception for the show takes place on the same day as the annual Philadelphia Sculptors Spring Meeting. Each Spring Meeting features a presentation by a significant artist, group of artists, or arts professional. For the first time, the exhibition will also introduce an emerging curator to the public as part of the project. Qualifications for curator of “5 into 1” – recent graduate of a curatorial studies program or equivalent experience. No current undergraduates should apply. This regional candidate should be able to fully manage the project including: implementing a timeline, scheduling and completion of studio visits at participating area college and university sculpture departments; selection of participating student artists; coordination with Moore College of Art gallery director; supervising hanging of the show; preparation of statement and gallery labels; work with Philadelphia Sculptors on publicity and marketing; attend opening reception and supervising de-installation. Candidates will be interviewed and selected by Philadelphia Sculptors affiliated curator Cheryl Harper, who will be available as a mentor to the emerging curator. The successful candidate will begin the project February 1, 2013, culminating in an exhibition opening in early June. Curator will receive a modest honorarium for their time. All candidates should send their CV and letter of interest by December 1, 2012 to: Leslie Kaufman, President, Philadelphia Sculptors: lesliekaufman@verizon.net

Call for Video Artists, deadline November 1: The 2012 Student Diplomat Contest invites college students across the country to tell the world, through the creative use of video, how their study abroad experiences made them “student diplomats.” Please see http://capwiz.com/nafsa/utr/1/DJHHSFEQGO/NHYXSFGVKI/885790 for more details. Videos must be submitted by November 1, 2012, 11:59 p.m. EDT. After a slate of finalists is chosen by an expert judging panel, the winning and runner-up videos will be selected through open voting on the Connecting Our World website. The winner will receive a $1,000 travel voucher from STA Travel and the title of “2012 Student Diplomat.” The runner-up will receive a hand-held flip camera from Connecting Our World and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Call for artists, deadline November 30: Dave Bown Projects will be buying works of art from artists as submissions are received. This competition is open to all visual artists who are 18 years of age or older. All styles and media are eligible. Early entries are encouraged. Previewing will occur on a daily and weekly basis by Dave Bown Projects as submissions are received. Prospectus at davebownprojects.com/submissions.html.

Call for entries, deadline December 3: Fabricated – An Exhibition of Wearable Art. Fabricated is an all-media exhibition featuring “wearable art,” which refers to individually designed pieces of handmade clothing or jewelry created as fine or expressive art. While the making of any article of clothing or other wearable object typically involves aesthetic considerations, the term wearable art implies that the work is intended to be accepted as a serious and unique artistic creation or statement. It is open to all artists nationally and internationally. For more information/to apply visit http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/targetcallforentry.htm

Call for entries, dealine February 1: Spirit of Place. Spirit of Place embodies geography, connections, stories, memories and presence. To celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we honor the spirit of place. From around the globe to Midcoast Maine. We invite all photographers and all video makers of all ages and abilities to submit your visual interpretation. Landscapes, seascapes, people/culture, abstract expression – show us what Spirit of Place means to you. Details at http://www.mainemedia.edu/contest

Call for entries, dealine February 28: Less is More: Small Works in A Great Space, a signature event of the Mitchell Gallery St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD, May 29 to June 19, 2013. The Mitchell Gallery brings world-renowned art to the Mid- Atlantic region and serves as a center of learning for the visual arts in Anne Arundel County. Its recent accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) places the Mitchell Gallery among the top 4.5% of art museums in the United States. The Mitchell Gallery is the only state-of-the-art, secure and climate-controlled exhibition and art education museum in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The Mitchell Gallery attracts more than 10,000 visitors each year and has a robust membership program. Less is More is a new juried exhibit featuring small works in the great space of the Mitchell Gallery. It is open to all artists over the age of 18 residing in the United States and Puerto Rico. All media are eligible, including fine jewelry, ceramics, and more. Details at http://themitchellgallery.org/prospectus.php?content=entryterms

Deadlines

none this week!

Out & About

Because of the weather this week, you may want to google these events and check to make sure they’re still on before you go!

Lecture by Catherine Morris: Materializing “Six Years”: Lucy R. Lippard and the Emergence of Conceptual Art – Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 pm, Commons Great Room, Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside FREE!
In conjunction with its presentation of “Martha Wilson: Staging the Self”, Arcadia University Art Gallery is pleased to host a lecture by Catherine Morris, Curator of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum. Morris will speak about organizing the exhibition Materializing “Six Years”: Lucy R. Lippard and the Emergence of Conceptual Art, (co-curated with Vincent Bonin). On view through Feb 3, 2013, this “richly illuminating show” (Ken Johnson, New York Times) is devoted to examining the defining impact of Lucy R. Lippard’s groundbreaking Six Years on the emergent Conceptual art movement. Published in 1973, this publication simultaneously catalogued and described the development of Conceptualism and is now widely considered an essential reference work for the period.

Macabre Collections of the Mütter Museum – Tuesday, October 30, 7 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Just in time for Halloween, curator Anna Dhody of the Mütter will join us to speak about the history of the medical museum and the College of Physicians. Get an insider’s perspective on some of the more interesting (and creepy) specimens in the collection! RSVP Required: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4030298732#

Oma & Bella: Free Screening and Q&A with Director Alexa Karolinksi – Tuesday, October 30, 7pm, The Ibrahim Theater at International International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut Street FREE!
Oma & Bella is an intimate glimpse into the world of Regina Karolinski (Oma) and Bella Katz, two friends who live together in Berlin. Having survived the Holocaust and then stayed in Germany after the war, it is through the food they cook together that they remember their childhoods, maintain a bond to each other and answer questions of heritage, memory and identity. As the film follows them through their daily lives, a portrait emerges of two women with a light sense of humor, vivid stories, and a deep fondness for good food. Created by Oma’s granddaughter Alexa, the film captures their ongoing struggle to retain a part of their past while remaining very much engaged in the present. Q&A with Director Alexa Karolinksi following the screening. RSVP Required: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/169059

PAFA Art at Lunch: Independence Square – Wednesday, October 31, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, 118 N Broad St FREE!
Back by popular demand, author and Associate Professor of History and Humanities at Penn State University George Boudreau brings another moment of early American history to life. Focusing on one of the most famous buildings in America, Independence Hall, Boudreau dramatizes how the physical space and location of the building itself reflect a hotly contested colonial political culture, including historic moments of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention and how the history of one building can teach us not just about political crisis and compromise, but about who we are and who we want to be as a people.

Halloween Horrorfest Triple Feature – Wednesday, October 31, 4:30 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street FREE!
Free screening of three classic horror films spanning the 1920s to the 1970s — Nosferatu, Carnival of Souls, and a surprise finale. Costumes are encouraged, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the Literature Department at 215-686-5402.

Open Video Call - Wednesday, October 31, 6:30 pm, Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street FREE!
Experience the vision of area artists and filmmakers at this annual screening of videos juried by local curators. Artists Billy and Steven Dufala host this edition of OVC, serendipitously scheduled for Halloween. Submission deadline is September 30.

Phantom of the Opera silent film with organist Peter Krasinski – Wednesday, October 31, 7:15 pm, Perelman Quadrangle at University of Pennsylvania Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street FREE!
Experience the 1925 silent film classic the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Come hear one of the largest pipe organs in the world (the 10,731-pipe Curtis Organ) with famed improvisational organist, Peter Krasinski, at the console. This FREE University of Pennsylvania Halloween tradition is open to the public.

Elections, How the Founders Did It – Thursday, November 1, 6 pm, Congress Hall, Independence National Historical Park, S. 6th Street and Chestnut Street FREE!
As the national election nears, Independence National Historical Park will host a discussion by one of our nation’s most esteemed historians, Gordon S. Wood. The Professor Emeritus at Brown University will speak to the hot topic of the day, “Elections, How the Founders Did It.” All guests must enter Independence Square through the security screening tent at 5th and Chestnut Streets. The United States Congress met in Congress Hall from 1790-1800, while Philadelphia was the capital of the United States. Professor Wood will stand on the very spot where John Adams was inaugurated as the second President. Professor Wood has authored more than a dozen of the most seminal works on the social and political history of Eighteenth Century America. His 1993 work, The Radicalism of the American Revolution, garnered the Pulitzer Prize for History and his 1969 dissertation, The Creation of the American Republic, won a 1970 Bancroft Prize. A prolific writer, his most recent work, Empire of Liberty, A History of the Early Republic was published in 2010, the same year he was awarded the National Humanities Medal. He has taught at the College of William and Mary, Harvard, U. of Michigan and for many years at Brown University. RSVP by October 30 Required! 215-597-5102

Craft & Culture Lecture Series: Ornament Stories: A Conversation with Emily Cobb and Maureen Pelt – Thursday, November 1, 6:30 pm, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th Street FREE!
On Thursday, November 1, join artist Emily Cobb and Moore College of Art and Design Art History Professor Maureen Pelta for a conversation about jewelry, narrative, and myth in the decorative arts. Emily Cobb’s exhibition, Legends, featured works of jewelry inspired by complex fairy tales of her own invention. Symbolism and classical myth have long been important inspirations for the design of jewelry, and Cobb’s work adds a layer of modern mythology to an ancient art form. The conversation will begin at 6:30 PM.

Studio Conversations: Kate Bright & Barry Schwabsky – Thursday, November 1, 6:30 pm, Moore College of Art & Design, 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!
Moore College of Art & Design’s MFA in Studio Art program, in cooperation with The Galleries at Moore, presents its second 2012-2013 Studio Conversations series on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Stewart Auditorium. This annual event features leading artists and critics who discuss contemporary issues and practice across media and international boundaries. The event is free and open to the public. The second conversation will feature London-based artist, Kate Bright and critic, Barry Schwabsky.

First Friday: Ars Distillandi – November 2, 5 pm, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street FREE!
Join us in celebrating the 500th anniversary of Hieronymus Brunschwig’s Liber de arte distillandi de compositis, one of the books on display in our exhibit The Alchemical Quest. To commemorate this anniversary we will explore the history and science of distillation—and one of its most practical applications: liquor. Join us for a talk and tasting involving some of our favorite local spirits.

Tezh Modarressi “Now you See It…” – opening reception Friday, November 2, 5 – 9 pm, F.A.N. Gallery, 221 Arch St. FREE!
“Now You See It. . . “ (as in . . . and now you don’t) represents two years of painting in oil and encaustic on wood. Buildings, vehicles and nature are shown as they are on the brink of disappearing, images I find eerily sad, but also compelling. The rough wood combined with the wax medium, is meant to reinforces the sense of time’s passage.

In Deep: New Paintings by Kate Bright – opening reception Friday, November 2, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Locks Gallery, 600 Washington Square South FREE!
For her third exhibition at Locks Gallery, British artist Kate Bright presents a new series of paintings that take their cue from varying reflections on water pools, only to crystallize a feeling of awe, and tend towards abstraction. The reflections, and the distortions transform the closely cropped details of the water surface into disparate compositions, with moods ranging from glamorous swimming pool blues, to dark hues of ochre, and charcoal. Aware of the pull to the shore, and the value we place on the element as a recreational commodity, the work concentrates on the desire to feel the caress, to enter, to dive in.

Matt Ziemke: Cadillac Desert – opening reception Friday, November 2, 6 – 10 pm. Napoleon Gallery, 319 North 11th St, 2nd Floor FREE!
In Cadillac Desert, Matt Ziemke re-appropriates locations, structures and conditions specific to the redirection and accumulation of water in the American West and its repercussions. His idealizing sculptural compositions draw on a clear inﬂuence of maps and diagrams in this wall-mounted series.

Force Fields: Curated by Jenny Jaskey and Alexis Granwell - opening reception Friday, November 2, 6 – 10 pm, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, 319A North 11th St., 2nd Floor FREE!
Tiger Strikes Asteroid is pleased to present Force Fields, an exhibition curated by Jenny Jaskey and Alexis Granwell, from November 2 – December 15, 2012. The exhibition takes Ross McElwee’s films as a point of departure, bringing together artists for whom documentary plays an important role in their improvisational and process-driven works. The exhibited artists include Tamar Halpern, David Horvitz, and Jenny Perlin. And finally, on December 1, from 7 – 9 p.m. Herb Shellenberger will present a selection of works by local documentary filmmakers, along with performances by the artists Matt Kalasky, J. Makary and Jess Perlitz.

>get >put – an exhibition of downloaders and uploaders – opening reception Friday, November 2, 6 pm – 11 pm (Performance @9PM) little berlin, 2430 Coral St. (at Boston St.) FREE!
giselle zatonyl | travess smalley | a bill miller | alexandra gorczynski | derek frech | benjamin farahmand: Uploading and downloading are ubiquitous behaviors in our day-to-day, and so the virtual invades the real, data sets mesh, personalities blur, and aesthetics run rampant. With a book from The Institute of Social Hypocrisy as provocateur, six artists put “The Sound of Downloading Makes me want to Upload” into form. The work takes shape as digital compositions anchored in spatiotemporal objects, developed through IRL + online practice for this exhibition.

Artistic Pets, Pet Portrait Art Show & Reception – Opening Reception Friday, November 2, 6 – 9 pm, PII Gallery, 242 Race Street FREE!
Fine Art painter, Ania Milo (www.AniaMMiloArt.com) invites Philadelphia cat and dog lovers to her Pet Portrait “Artistic Tails” Art Show. During the reception, there will be a raffle for a FREE PET PORTRAIT! But you have to be present to win (see more details at the gallery). See you there!

Adam Ledford: Gotta Catch ‘em – Artist’s Talk Friday, November 2, 7 pm, Metropolitan Gallery 250, 250 S. 18th Street FREE!
Decorative arts display social status and reflect a culture’s priorities and values, as well as being utilitarian objects. These craft objects can become icons of a culture— functioning as symbols of national and personal identity. I am interested in this ability of pottery to speak for their owner, maker and culture. Research into pottery traditions is essential to my studio practice. This research takes the form of reading anthropological and archaeological studies, art history and ceramic books, as well as careful examination of historical pottery during museum visits. Gotta Catch ‘em grew from my desire to fill my house with reflections of the amazing objects I encountered in my research. Each piece is made from memory of a pot that I have seen, and in some cases handled, felt and smelt. Unlike Napoleonic and Victorian collectors of the great European porcelain rooms, I have been collecting a mental library of pottery. Gotta Catch ‘em creates a physical space for my obsessive collecting and explores the idea that learning is complete only upon remembering.

Author Event: “The Other Side of Jekyll & Hyde” – Saturday, November 3, 3 pm, Free Library of Philadelphia – Walnut Street West, 40th & Locust Streets FREE!
Election season has intensified the debate over the responsibilities of the rich and the struggles of the poor, as well as the repercussions of corporate greed and financial mismanagement. But what happens when a greedy, ruthless banker creates his saintly counterpart? How much goodness is too much goodness? Philadelphia author and Penn alumnus M. Elias Keller will lead a thought-provoking discussion about his novel, Strange Case of Mr. Bodkin & Father Whitechapel, a unique adaptation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde that brings forth the repressed angel from morally-conflicted banker Geoffrey Bodkin. Keller will also talk about the timeless themes of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and the process of re-writing one of the world’s best-known stories. Audience participation will be encouraged! Admission is free. M. ELIAS KELLER grew up in Bucks County and earned degrees in Anthropology and Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He has been a freelance and journalistic writer in Philadelphia and San Diego and has published short fiction in various literary magazines. He lives in Philadelphia. http://www.MEliasKeller.com

Forest, to Field, to Flower: The 300 Year Horticultural History of Germantown – Sunday, November 4, 4 pm. Francis Cope House, Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site, 1 Awbury Road FREE!
Horticulturist, writer, and Germantown resident Nicole Juday will talk about the role that the Germantown neighborhood played in the development of horticulture regionally and nationally, and will trace the legacy of a neighborhood love of plants and nature from its origins in the 17th century up to today. RSVP Required: http://www.awbury.org/nicolejuday

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
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Lectures & Artist Talks

Photo Lecture Series: Eric Joseph, Freestyle Photographic: The World of Inkjet Paper – Tuesday, October 23, 10 am, Tyler Photo Area

The American Idea on Politics in a Conversation with Keya Dannenbaum and Hal Gullan, hosted by Robin Kolodny – Tuesday, October 23, 2:00 PM, Paley Library Lecture Hall
As another presidential election approaches, politics are on our minds. America’s founding values of freedom and democracy play out in intriguing ways in the 21st century media-saturated environment. In a world of sound bites, electoral fights, and bipartisan snipes, how can we best participate in a democracy and vote on the issues that are important to us? Panelists Keya Dannenbaum and Hal Gullan will discuss those questions and more on October 23 at Paley. Dannenbaum is the founder of electnext.com, a site that translates political data into tools that help build a more informed, engaged, and effective democracy. Dannenbaum has studied and worked in politics from a variety of perspectives: as a Stanford undergrad and Princeton Ph.D.; internationally as a Fulbright Scholar in Colombia and later in India; nationally in the 2008 Presidential election; and locally for the Mayor of New Haven, CT. Hal Gullan is an expert on electoral politics, tracing back to his dissertation, “The Upset That Wasn’t-Harry Truman and the Critical Election of 1948,” completed here at Temple. Gullan’s most recent book, Toomey’s Triumph—Inside a Key Senate Campaign (Temple University Press, 2012) is a veteran political observer’s take on the Pat Toomey-Joe Sestak U.S. Senate race of 2010. Robin Kolodny, Associate Professor of Political Science at Temple, will moderate the program. She is the author of Pursuing Majorities: Congressional Campaign Committees in American Politics (University of Oklahoma Press, 1998) as well as numerous articles on political parties in Congress, in elections, and in comparative perspective.

Puppetry Workshop with Martina Plag, Puppeteer – Tuesday, October 23, 4:30 – 7:00 pm B86
Martina Plag creates puppetry, an art rich in ancient, folk and popular theater techniques, for adult audiences to address contemporary issues and advocate social change and awareness. She approaches the puppet as metaphor. www.studium-praxis.org/
Made possible by support from General Activity Fees.

Saskia Sassen: The Global Street -Tuesday, October 23 pm, 6 pm, Temple Contemporary
On a macro level of media visibility, urban streets have become global stages for enacting political change. However, on a micro level, many of these same urban thoroughfares have themselves been engineered to segregate communities leading to increased civic unrest, economic disinvestment in urban centers, and a booming car culture. Renowned sociologist Saskia Sassen will address how we can occupy “the global street” for civic, environmental, political, and economic global gain.

The Connection between Open Access and Open Educational Resources: Exploring New Publishing Models – Wednesday, October 24, 3:30 PM, Paley Library Lecture Hall
The week of October 22, 2012 marks Open Access Week, a global event now entering its sixth year. It is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research. Temple University Libraries will join in the festivities this year by bringing to campus two nationally recognized speakers who will share their expertise to create greater awareness about the current issues in open access and open educational resources. Both open access and open educational resources are movements designed to encourage the open sharing of academic content. Be it scholarly research or academic textbooks, scholars are increasingly becoming aware that there are multiple options for sharing their knowledge in ways that make it more openly accessible to the public. To help our community better understand the issues we’ll be hearing from Nick Shockey, SPARC’s (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) first director of student advocacy and Director of the Right to Research Coalition, and Nicole Allen, the Student Public Interest Research Groups Textbook Advocate and director of the Make Textbooks Affordable project. Since 2007, she has worked with students, faculty and decision-makers across the country to address the rapidly rising cost of college textbooks through grassroots organizing, public education and advocacy. Nationally recognized as a leading issue expert, Ms. Allen’s research and opinions have been cited in numerous publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

Eiko Fan, sculptor/performance artist: Art as Food – Wednesday, October 24, 5:30 pm, Room B086
Sculptor/performance artist Eiko Fan will present her recent work in which she adapts her sculpture experience to empower students with a ranges of disabilities. Eiko is a graduate of Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and earned her MFA in sculpture from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the recipient of a Bartol Fellowship and a Leeway Grant for her work teaching art to special populations. Eiko has taught the Form in Art Program for visually impaired adults at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and children with Cerebral Palsy at the HMS School in West Philadelphia.

Psychoanalyze the City: Philly on the Couch – Wednesday, October 24, 6pm, Temple Contemporary
What would happen if we got Philadelphia “on the couch?” Join us as we psychoanalyze the City of Brotherly Love with psychoanalytic therapist Bob Kravis, PsyD; and Jeffrey Ray, senior curator of the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent. How did Philadelphia transform itself over the past two hundred years from a precocious city of visionaries to its current condition and perhaps renaissance? Diagnosing this city as one might an afflicted patient, Ray and Kravis will use their historic knowledge and psychoanalytic skills to determine Philadelphia’s current state of health. Through their interpretations of selected historic and contemporary objects they will diagnose the city and offer possible treatments for its future well being.

Photo Lecture Series: Mary Ellen Mark - Wednesday, October 24, 6 pm, Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, Crane Building, 1400 N American St (free for Tyler students)
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is excited to host a lecture by photographer Mary Ellen Mark. Mary Ellen Mark is considered one of the most respected and influential photographers of our time. She has achieved worldwide visibility from her exhibitions, books and editorial magazine work. Mark’s series Prom: Photographs by Mary Ellen Mark is currently on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This work is presented in conjunction with the J. Paul Getty Museum’s publication of the book by the same name. The book will be available for purchase following the lecture at PPAC. Mary Ellen Mark will discuss a range of works from her long and extensive career. For over four decades, she has traveled extensively to make pictures that reflect a high degree of humanism, including her images of our world’s diverse cultures from Indian circuses and brothels in Bombay to runaway children in Seattle. Mary Ellen Mark has published seventeen books and has won countless awards, including the Cornell Capa Award by the International Center of Photography, the Infinity Award for Journalism, the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, and three fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Dr. Jo-Anna Moore: Boris Blai: Progressive Foundations of the Tyler School of Art Curriculum – Thursday, October 25, 7 pm, Room B-04
This historical presentation looks at the first thirty years (1935-1965) of the history of Tyler School of Art. The intent of this critical history is to explore the ways in which an art curriculum is shaped at a particular place and time. This inquiry reveals the complex relationships between progressivism, philanthropy, a Deweyan vision of an art school curriculum, a populist-oriented university and some remarkable leaders, faculty and students, in an era spanning the Depression, WWII and the post-war explosion in higher education. Tyler’s early roots in this so-called “Progressive Education” approach to the education of artists has elements that endure to the present day, offering insights into a vision of art and the ways we make curricular decisions.

Architecture Lecture: Daniel Kelly [MGA Partners] - Wednesday, October 24, 6 pm, Architecture Building Room 104
Daniel Kelley is an architect and partner of MGA Partners Architects in Philadelphia. Established in 1958 as Mitchell/Giurgola Architects, the firm reorganized as MGA Partners Architects in 1990 and has since completed over $800 million of work throughout the United States. Evolving from the commitment to a more humanistic modernism practiced by the firm’s predecessors, MGA Partners views architecture as a human act reflecting aspirations for a better life and public responsibility. The firm embraces the complexities and contradictions of contemporary practice, and realizes its work through balanced attention to design, technology, management, and building expertise. Rather than the application of a style or methodology, MGA’s emphasis on place, form, and craft results in refined design solutions unique to each client’s program, context, and aspirations.

CHAT Lecture: Marcus Bingenheimer, Religion: Mount Putuo and Its Gazetteers: Landscape and Text in the Creation of a Sacred Buddhist Site in China – Thursday, October 25, 12:30–1:50 pm, CHAT Lounge, 10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall
Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism. Located on an island off the coast near Ningbo, its many temples and sacred sites are described in a large number of texts, including topographic descriptions, poems, travelogues, inscriptions, and biographies. These texts are collected in “gazetteers” that have been compiled over the course of the last 600 years. The talk introduces the relationship between the site and its texts as paradigmatic for the process of textualization, which encodes meanings that are associated with locations in texts and thus encourages or impedes the development of further meanings. We will look at some of the options actors in the Chinese setting had when interacting with sacred sites. There will also be nice pictures of Mount Putuo.

Art History Practice Talks – Thursday, October 25, 1:45 pm, Room B-083
Agnieszka Szymańska, Ph.D. Candidate: “The Celestial Firmament and the Geometric Construction of the Muqarnas;” Kaelin M. Jewell, Ph.D. Student: “Medium and Authority: The Classicizing Stuccowork of Late Antique Italy;” Amy Gillette, Ph.D. Student: “Courtly Monuments and ‘Pathways of Portability:’ The Cappella Palatina and Nicosia Cathedral;” and Elizabeth Bolman, Associate Professor of Medieval Art: “Moses, Christ and the Burning Bush: Painting a Theophany at the Red Monastery, Egypt.”

Art History Talk: John W. O’Malley: “The Council of Trent: It’s Not What You Think” – Thursday, October 25, 4 pm, Anderson Hall Room 07
John W. O’Malley, S.J. is Professor, Department of Theology, Georgetown University

Interdisciplinary Critique – Thursday, October 25, 6:30 – 8 pm, 1st floor Sculpture Studio Critique Space
Jess Perlitz and Erica Prince will be joining us to discuss work from Karly Smith, Maddie Hewitt and Kristen Snow. One of Tyler’s strengths is that it has many different departments, but often the work, conversation and interests of each remain contained within those departments. We want to open up these closed conversations to the larger student population. With this group, we will expand the discussion and vocabulary used in order to consider a student’s work with multiple viewpoints. For more information please email interdisciplinarytyler@gmail.com

Exhibitions

Temple Contemporary –Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.
CofFREE Mondays: Free Coffee every Monday morning from 7:45 – 9:45!
This week come and see Lizzie Ridout’s Welcome, on view through February, 2013. British artist Lizzie Ridout creates work that stems from a desire to discover. In Welcome, Ridout explores the movement of the viewer after they traipse through the dusted invitation at their feet. The marks and traces left behind form a drawing of repetitive paths, documenting the everyday. Temple Contemporary is installing Welcome daily at our threshold. We invite you to tread through this work of art and record your own presence.

Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery
Will Cameron, Sculpture
Emily Stanton, Ceramics
Reception Friday, October 26, 6-9 pm, Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm.

Student Lounge Gallery: Senior Sculpture Class
Closing reception Friday, October 26, 6-9 pm
The show, which will bear a different title for each day of its duration, will include a total of thirteen pieces: art object(s) made by each student respectively, and then the show will act as an evolving work itself – for each day the pieces in the exhibit will be re-curated by a member of the class in accordance to said titles (which were created individually and traded among one another). The process in which the show was generated is testament to the participants’ willingness to diminish and re-appropriate the archetypal ego ever-present in “art” work; thus enabling this project to deconstruct various conventional precepts of art presentation that have been ingrained in our collective consciousness as creators for centuries. By examining the process of curation as an equivalent to art making, we hope to prove progression in creative theory/history is not just “post-modernly possible” but fully achievable in all regards. Gallery is always open

Coffee Jar ‘n Java: Wednesday, October 24, 11 am, outside Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery.
Come and see the opening of this week’s show while enjoying free coffee and cookies.

Online Exhibition: Romanesque - Students at Temple Rome in 2011 http://astro.temple.edu/~tuc30560
Featuring Megan Bogert, Luca Bokulich, Rosie Carlson, Gustavo Garcia, Kelsey Jankauskas, Don Christian Jones, Alexis Kandra, Greg Laut, Alexa Linton, Sasha Parker, Charlene Uban, Alex Walcroft

See what else is happening this week at Temple Rome! Visit the Temple Rome blog at artturome.blogspot.com.

Opportunities

Free field trip to Hirshhorn Gallery, Washington DC: Trip leaves 8:30 am Saturday, October 27 from 13th & Diamond St and returns sometime around 7:30 pm. The Hirshhorn Museum is on the Capitol Mall and there are many other museums nearby.. Both the bus trip and museum admission are free; lunch is on your own. This trip is open to all Temple University students and limited to the first 50 students who pick up tickets from Student Life (Student Life hours at the Tyler Front Desk: Thursday, 11-12:30, Friday 11 am – 2 pm, Monday 2-3 pm, all other times in Room 110F/Exhbitions office whenever I’m there or by appointment–miss.kari@temple.edu). Tickets were still available at press time!

Free field trip to NYC Print Shows. Trip leaves at 8:30 am Saturday, November 3 from 13th & Diamond St and returns sometime around 7:30 pm. The morning we will visit the Chelsea gallery district (lower west side) and in the afternoon we will go to the IFPDA Print Show at the midtown Armory ($10 admission not included). This trip is open to all Temple University students and limited to the first 50 students who pick up tickets from Student Life beginning at 11 am on Thursday, October 25 (Student Life hours at the Tyler Front Desk: Thursday, 11-12:30, Friday 11 am – 2 pm, Monday 2-3 pm, all other times in Room 110F/Exhbitions office whenever I’m there or by appointment–miss.kari@temple.edu).

Public Exhibition and Critique Opportunity: Tyler’s Dean’s Student Advisory Committee, along with the F&N Gallery and Utrecht, is sponsoring a city-wide critique of student work, including students from Tyler, PAFA, Moore and UArts. The Big Crit will take place during First Friday, November 2, from 6 – 9 pm. All works will all be displayed and there will be cards printed out with a hand full of creative questions, people will fill out the cards as they look at the work and put them in a container next to the piece, the artist will be able to read all their reviews on their work. The people critiquing the work with be from a broad spectrum of socio-economic levels, education levels, and artistic experience levels; so the artists will be able to get feedback from a wide circle of viewers. Participation is completely free. Because of the volume of work expected, there is a size limitation: Students will be able to submit ONE work larger than 20″ on any one side, or a maximum of 2 works that are BOTH less than 20″ on the longest side. During the critique, approximately 10 works will be chosen to remain on display at the F&N Gallery for the month of November. Student will be required to pick up works not chosen for display immediately after the critique at 9 pm. If a student is not able to be there at 9 pm, they should make sure a trusted friend is their to pick up their work and critiques. Works chosen may be retrieved by appointment the week of Thanksgiving or the week after. Work needs to be dropped off to the F&N Gallery on Friday, October 26 from 3 pm – 7 pm, or Saturday, October 27, 10 am – noon. Tyler will be running a shuttle bus beginning at 2:30 pm on Friday for students wanting a ride to the gallery. The last shuttle to F&N will leave at appoximately 6:20 pm to comply with the drop off times. Student should find the bus in the front of Tyler and can wait in the lobby and look for the Tyler van.

Women Making Activist Art in Public Spaces – Please join us for a series of dinner party conversation during fall 2012. Our dinners are intended to engage young women in the Philadelphia area making activist art in public spaces. Whether you are a performance artist, DIY zine maker, muralist, or dancer, you’re encouraged to attend and speak about your practice. Aspiring as well as established activist artists are welcome. Please contact Phoebe Bachman for more information at activistart@phoebebachman.com, or check out http://wmaaps.blogspot.com/p/dinner-parties.html The first dinner will be held this Sunday the 28th of October, with the subsequent dinners on the 12th and 23rd of November.

It’s Campus Sustainability Week!
Monday 10/22: Batty Over Bats: A Discussion on Bat Conservation Efforts
12:30 – 1:30pm, Barton, Room 108
Professor Brent Sewall and bat conservationist Brenda Malinics explore what is threatening Pennsylvania’s bats, our friends in the night sky. Sponsored by the College of Science and Technology
Penrose Playground Cleanup 4 – 6:00pm , Meet up location – 1940 Residence Hall
Students in the Sustainability LLC will be hosting a cleanup at Penrose Playground, a community center that neighbors Temple’s campus. Sponsored by the Sustainability Living Learning Community
Tuesday 10/23: EnergyWorks Workshop 8:30 – 9:30am, Student Faculty Center, Executive Conference Room, 4th Fl.
12:30 – 1:30pm, University Learning Center, Mitten Hall, Room 250 Learn how to make your home more comfortable while saving energy and money through energy efficiency improvements. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability
Music Swap 10:30-12:30pm, Tyler Atrium
Boyer is celebrating Campus Sustainability Week by promoting the three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle via a music swap. Sponsored by Boyer School of Music
Wednesday 10/24: Campus Sustainability Day 11-2:00pm, Bell Tower
Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability
Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Crisis: A Talk with Yasuteru Yamada 6 – 7:00pm, Anderson, Room 204 Sponsored by Geography and Urban Studies, SEA, Asian Studies
Thursday 10/25: The Environment in Animation 11 – 12:00pm, Annenberg, Room 3 Professor Patrick Murphy will discuss how the environment has been portrayed in mainstream film and televised animation. Sponsored by the School of Media and Communication
Re-wilding the Earth from the Heart of the City 12 – 1:00pm, Anderson, Room 1221
Benjamin Weiss, of the Susquehanna Permaculture Guild will be giving a talk on how sustainable human systems can help regenerate the wild. Sponsored by Geography and Urban Studies
Trick or Treat with the Office of Sustainability 2 – 4:00pm, Alumni Circle Come celebrate Halloween with the Office of Sustainability. The Office will be giving out energy conservation tips and treats to the Temple community.
Friday 10/26: Temple University’s Computer Recycling Center 12:30 -1:30pm, CRC, 3rd Floor of Tech Center
A behind the scenes tour and a history review of the award winning CRC’s activities. Sponsored by the Computer Recycling Center
Know Your Roots: Urban Farm Work Day 2 – 4:00pm, Meet up location – Bell Tower
Work side by side with local community activists at Philadelphia Urban Creators on an urban farm. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability
Saturday 10/27: Cobbs Creek Clean Up 9:30 -1:00pm, Meet up location: Bell Tower
Enjoy an autumn day while cleaning up Cobbs Creek, an amazing resource that is part of Fairmount Park, the country’s largest urban park system. Sponsored by the School of Environmental Design

Gas & Electric Arts presents the regional premiere of Behind the Eye, a play by Carson Kreitzer and directed by Lisa Jo Epstein. They are running an Art Student Rush special with $12 rush tickets 1/2 hour before show time, Wed – Fri shows only. Must show valid student ID. Play runs October 24- November 18 @ The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
2111 Sansom St. The play is about Lee Miller, who lived a life most only dream of, globetrotting through New York, Paris, Egypt, London and the front lines of World War II. Leaving behind modeling for Vogue, Miller became the muse to some of the 20th century’s most significant artists: befriended by Picasso, idolized by Cocteau, and the most important lover and inspiration to Man Ray. Her body– or parts of it– would become iconic of surrealism, but the story behind her enigmatic gaze and her photography is largely unknown. With distinct, highly expressive, physical staging propelled by a stirring original score, Gas & Electric Arts will transport audiences into the subconscious mind of this daring, magnetic woman, tracing the path of a whirlwind life to discover the only thing she could not be: still.

Student Show call for artists: Hello fellow Tyler students, for my senior thesis exhibition I am curating a show, so I need you!!!!! The only requirement is that it must function in an office/receptionist office/waiting room. Many office waiting rooms seem to have the most bizarre art in them, so think outside the box. This is an opportunity to have your art in the Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery, and even sell it if you choose. Please send me an email to tuc08902@temple.edu with your name, an image of the piece (or sketch of the plans), the title, and a short description of what it is and why it functions in an office. Please do this asap so I know you intend on submitting. Or email me with any questions! Finished piece due at the latest by October 24th. The show will be open on October 31st. This can be anything! Not just paintings for the walls. Think Duchamp found object. I want to see your work! You will be recognized!

CAA Workshop for Artists in Columbus, OH. CAA, in partnership with Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD), will present its next National Professional-Development Workshop for Artists on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The one-day event, called “Art and Entrepreneurship in the Creative Community,” will explore the necessity of entrepreneurship coexisting with creativity for those artists who strive to have their work seen and heard by a larger public. “Art and Entrepreneurship in the Creative Community” will take place from 8:00AM to 5:30PM. An open-studio reception for all participants for networking and sharing is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30PM. The sessions take place at the Canzani Center on the CCAD campus at 60 Cleveland Avenue (at East Gay Street), Columbus, OH 43215. Registration is free for all CCAD students and faculty; $35 for all other participants. For details/To register visit http://www.collegeart.org/workshops/columbus

Scholarship Opportunity: Truman Scholarship. The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service. To determine whether you are eligible or not, have a look: http://truman.gov//for-candidates/how-to-become-a-truman-scholar/are-you-a-potential-truman-scholar. Further info can be found atwww.truman.gov. Because you must be nominated by Temple, you have to come to a workshop If the answer is yes, you should go to one of the workshops (rsvp: Honors@temple.edu and let me know which workshop you will attend): October 24: 8:30-9:30 am, 204 Tuttleman LC or October 25: 4:00-5:00 204 Tuttleman LC. If you can’t come, send a friend to take notes. Sophomores who might be eligible are welcome to come so they can plan ahead!

Grant Opportunity – Dean’s Grant for Tyler Students. Remember that the deadline for applying for a Dean’s Grant is Friday, November 30. For Grant guideline and an application, visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RmgIIGrqKjFx-3pziPMitgHbpRa6LwtsCtjqp55zERw/edit

Fellowship Opportunity: The A.I.R. Gallery Fellowship Program, an 18-month professional development program and solo show opportunity for emerging and under-represented
self-identified women artists. Application Deadline is 11:59pm October 28, 2012, online applications only. There is NO application fee for the A.I.R. Fellowship Program. Visit http://www.airgallery.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.page&pagename=Fellowship&pageid=148 for more information about the A.I.R. Fellowship Program and the application process.

Temporary Employement/Artist Assistant: a jewelry artist who is exhibiting at the Philadelphia Museum of Arts Craft Fair in early November needs some help with installation, sales and tear-down. I would like to hire a student assistant who would also benefit from the experience. Would like to find somebody who is trustworthy, reliable, mature; is available 14-20 hours between Nov. 6-11; is a quick learner; can relate easily to customers, answer questions, be helpful and can handle sales. PAY: $10.00 / hr — or barter for $15 / hr (maybe other perks for students depending on their needs). Send me an email at: tangnada@yahoo.com and make sure you put “PMA student assistant job” in subject line. Include a phone number and why you’re interested, your grade level, major and any work experience. IF they can supply me w/ a reference name and phone number, that too would be very helpful, but not required.

User Interface/User Experience Designer Internship/Co-Op. We are looking for a rockstar intern to support our User Interface/User Experience team at SnipSnap. Our ideal candidate will exhibit an ability to create elegant user-centered designs for both mobile and online platforms while balancing high-level, holistic reasoning with detail-oriented feature design. The SnipSnap app allows anyone to convert a printed coupon into a digital, mobile format, which they can easily search and retrieve on their smartphone. All a user needs to do is snap a picture of the offer (be it from an FSI, direct-mail piece, newspaper, or otherwise) and the app works its magic to scan all of the printed text and images. Once scanned, a user can not only redeem, but also expiration-date notifications and in-store reminders. SnipSnap is a one year old start-up with over 250,000 users and $1 million in funding. We are seeking iOS Developers, Ruby Developers, and User Interface/User Experience Designer for full-time and internships/Co-Ops. More information on the available positions can be found at this link. http://blog.snipsnap.it/jobs/

Call for Photographers on October 26: Philly Photo Day 2012 will take place on October 26th. On that day, everyone in the city is invited to take a photograph of whatever you like. We’ll print and hang every single picture for a unique exhibition capturing a day in the life of Philadelphia. The exhibition opens on December 6th at PPAC! Show us what you’re photographing. Use the hashtag #phillyphotoday. The link to upload your photo submission will be available starting October 26th. And it gets even better. Select images will be placed on Septa buses and trains and even on billboards for an entire month. One of those images could be yours! There are only three rules to Philly Photo Day: 1. the photograph MUST be taken on October 26, 2012; 2. the photograph MUST be taken in Philadelphia; 3. you may only submit ONE photograph per person. You’ll upload your photograph to http://www.philaphotoarts.org/events/philly-photo-day/ but you won’t be able to do it until October 26th. You will have the opportunity to upload your photo from October 26th to October 30th.

Call for artists, deadline November 4: Picture This: What We Photograph. Prize Awards: First Place – $400, Second Place – $300, Third Place – $200 and Three Honorable Mentions. Prizes and Awards include a free full-color Exhibition Book. Accepted Images: All images selected by juror will be exhibited throughout the Mpls Photo Center Galleries and published in a full-color Exhibit Book for purchase. Cost for Entry: $35 first 5 images, $10 each additional. Exhibit Juror: Cig Harvey.Opening Reception: January 13th, 2013 – Mpls Photo Center Second Floor Galleries. This Call for Entry is unique to Mpls Photo Center as it has no specific theme like previous ones. That is exactly what we’re looking for in your images submitted for “Picture This”. The concept is to showcase broad mix of genres and processes, which we believe, will create one of our most compelling exhibits to date. We want to see what you photograph and how you process those images. Portraits, documentary, landscapes, architecture, nature, wildlife, modernist and traditional trends and processes. Digital, film, alternative process, pinhole, iPhone, multi-media (as long as it’s a photograph), anything goes. We suggest you submit a variety of subject matter, rather then a series of the same. It’ll benefit you and offer a greater chance of your images selected for the exhibit. Website : http://mplsphotocenter.com

Call for artists, deadline December 31: Excellence in Printmaking 2013. Originally a regional award and exhibition, we are excited to announce this year’s exhibition as the first National Excellence in Printmaking Exhibition, open to MFA and BFA students, age 18-24, focusing on traditional printmaking (sorry, no digital prints or photographs). This year’s juror will be R.L. Tillman, Founding Editor ofhttp://printeresting.org. First prize: $500, additional prizes awarded.. Exhibition February 2013. Prospectus at http://washingtonprintmakers.com/programs/excellence-in-printmaking

Call for artists, deadline January 7: Embracing Our Differences. Embracing Our Differences invites art submissions for its 10th annual outdoor art exhibit celebrating diversity. National and international submissions are encouraged. 39 artists will be selected for the exhibit. The Exhibit will be displayed April and May 2013 at Island Park along Sarasota, Florida’s beautiful bayfront. Since 2004, the exhibit has been viewed by more than 1,300,000 visitors. The exhibit will contain 38 billboard-sized (16 feet wide by 12 1/2 feet high) images of the selected artworks. Final selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence in reflection of the theme “embracing our differences”. Submissions will also be evaluated on how effectively it will read outdoors when enlarged to billboard size. Final selections will be made by a 3-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals. A total of $3,000.00 in awards will be presented. Submissions must be postmarked no later than January 7, 2013. There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries.The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. Submission forms and more information concerning past winning entries are available at our website at http://embracingourdifferences.org/

Deadlines

Tuesday, October 23: Last day to withdraw from a class. Remember to talk to your instructor before you withdraw, and consider discussing withdrawal with an advisor before you make your final decision. Withdrawals are also on Self Service Banner.

Out & About

PAFA Art at Lunch: Contemporary Art Production in the Land of the Living Gods – Wednesday, October 24, noon, Hamilton Auditorium of the Historic Landmark Building, 118 N Broad St FREE!
PAFA alumna and Fulbright Scholar Maureen Drdak presents on “The Prakriti Project”, her pioneering synthesis of repoussé metalwork and contemporary painting. DrDak presents on her recent study in Nepal with Master Rabindra Shakya, whose family lineage dates from 1601, and his creation of a colossal and revolutionary repoussé statue in the Himalayan country of Bhutan. Drdak recounts her discovery of rare artistic techniques and their masters, and presents images from a remote culture and land that heavily influenced the surrounding lands of Asia.

Master Class: Ben Schachter, jazz saxophone – Wednesday, October 24, 4:30 pm, Klein Recital Hall FREE!

Penn Humanities Forum: Margaret Livingstone: What Art Can Tell Us About How We See - Wednesday, October 24, 5 pm, Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street FREE!
Margaret Livingstone, Professor of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School, places art history into a fascinating conversation with neurobiology. She argues that artists have over the centuries developed a kind of working theory of how we see, which anticipates contemporary scientific research on the neuro-processing of visual information. Drawing on examples that include da Vinci, Matisse, Chuck Close, and others, she shows how the great painters intuitively grasped such crucial features of human visual processing as the separate pathways for color versus luminance or the different resolutions of central versus peripheral vision.

ICA Salon: Staging / Restaging - Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 pm, Institute of Contemporary Art @ University of Pennsylvania · 118 S. 36th Street FREE!
ICA Salon Participate in the ICA Salon! We have invited a stellar group of artists, critics, and curators to convene every other week to speak frankly about their recent projects and to engage in dialogue with the audience. Inspired by Jeremy Deller: Joy in People, these informal, wide-ranging conversations use broad themes from the exhibition as a catalyst to explore what is at stake in contemporary artistic practice. How might we rethink the construction of historical and fictive narratives? Does the act of staging or restaging allow us to imagine new outcomes and to include forgotten or marginalized figures? Memory, rehearsal, revisitation, meditation, and identification are just some of the topics we will address in this discussion. Participants include Terry Adkins, Homay King, and Sharon Lockhart. TERRY ADKINS is an artist, musician, and Professor of Fine Arts in the School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania. His work often takes the form of sculpture, installation and performance as a way to reinsert neglected figures into history. Recently his work was featured in the 2012 Paris Triennale and is the subject of a major midcareer survey at the Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore, NY. HOMAY KING is Associate Professor of History of Art at Bryn Mawr College. She is the author of Lost in Translation: Orientalism, Cinema, and the Enigmatic Signifier (Duke, 2010). Her essays on film, photography, and contemporary art have appeared in Afterall, Camera Obscura, Discourse, Film Quarterly, Qui Parle, and various collections. She is a member of the Camera Obscura editorial collective, and is currently working on a book about the virtual. SHARON LOCKHART is an artist, filmmaker, and Associate Professor at the USC Roski School of Fine Arts in Los Angeles, CA. Her photographs and meditative films often focus on quotidien actions that engage anthropological histories, spectatorship, and labor. Her most recent exhibition, Sharon Lockhart and Noa Eshkol, was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and The Israel Museum in Jerusalem and travels to the Jewish Museum in New York this month.

The Dark Arts in the Dark Ages – Thursday, October 25, presentation at 5:30pm, open until 7pm, Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 West Montgomery Ave FREE!
An Illustrated presentation by Dr. Elly R. Truitt, Bryn Mawr College.

Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, and Catholic Theology: How Catholic Theology Shaped the Lord of the Rings – Thursday, October 25, 7 pm, Newman Center, 2129 N Broad St. FREE!

Fact vs. Fiction: Free Public Forum to Discuss 2012 Presidential Campaign – Thursday, October 25, 7:30 pm, The Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St. FREE!
With the 2012 Presidential Election just around the corner, the Center City West Neighbors Campaign is sponsoring “Fact vs. Fiction”, a two-part, free public forum moderated by journalist and broadcaster Carol Saline. This second discussion, “Obama and Taxes/Deficit: Truth, Lies & Consequences”, will feature Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James Steele.

Harry Potter Conference - Friday, October 26, 3 – 5 pm, Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Avenue FREE!
Chestnut Hill College will host an academic conference on “Harry Potter: Reflections on the Major Themes in J.K. Rowling’s Literature” on Friday, October 26 from 3-5 p.m. in the Rotunda, St. Joseph Hall. The conference is an academic outlet for students, faculty and other scholars to present papers/research related to the Harry Potter Series. This conference brings a scholarly component to the Harry Potter Weekend and the 3rd Annual Philadelphia Brotherly Love Quidditch Cup Tournament. Presenters at the conference include Dustin Kidd, associate professor of sociology at Temple University who will discuss “The Medicalization of Magical Maladies: A Sociological Take on the World of Harry Potter,” Joseph Thompson, retired professor of political science at Villanova University, who will present “Death Eaters and Northern Ireland,” and Peter Appelbaum, professor of education at Arcadia University, who will speak on “Can Harry Potter Help us Understand Education as a Social Institution?” For more information on presenting or to register to attend, please visit http://harrypotterconference.eventbrite.com.

Last Fridays Concert Series – Friday, October 26, 5:30 pm, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad Street FREE!
Fiftieth “Last Friday” – October 10, 2012 Liebesfreud will be on top of the world this “Last Friday” when we ascend to the Roof Garden of the Kimmel Center for what promises to be a most memorable concert. We’ve been looking forward to this since first we had the pleasure of Ricardo Morales’s collaborative artistry in Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in 2006 (on Mozart’s 250th Birthday). This time it’s the Clarinet Quintet of Brahms, a late work and a supreme masterpiece in the chamber music literature. Opening this one-hour program will be two short but stunning String Quartet works, also written toward the end of their composers’ all-too-short lives. Liebesfreud quartet members and all guest artists offer their services without fee so that, since the beginning of 2006, all concerts in this “Last Fridays” Series have been open to the public with absolutely no admission charge. Some members of our audience do contribute to a “Hall Rental Fund” (which helps defray such costs) and to those kind and loyal music lovers we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation.

“As We Vanish” – Opening Reception Friday, October 26, 6 – 10 pm, Paradigm Gallery + Studio 803 S. 4th St. FREE!
A being’s inevitable passage into oblivion is challenged by remnants of its existence, which continue to evolve in its absence. As we vanish, we are obliged to silently observe the echoes left in our wake. In this exhibition, two artists examine the gradual ascent and subsequent decline endured by all organisms, and reflect upon the matter generated by this endless, delicate cycle. Imbued with elements of memory, repetition, and decay, these works evoke a sense of stillness that mingles with the subtle energies of entropy. Original works by Caitlin McCormack and Jason Chen

David Borgerding: Recent Sculpture – Reception Friday, October 26, 6 – 8 pm, Seraphin Gallery, 1108 Pine St. FREE!
David Borgerding is a new artist to Philadelphia and to Seraphin Gallery. His sculptures are contradictory in the most beautiful way – appearing heavy yet almost seeming to float. Pakak, a large wall piece of stainless steel, hangs effortlessly in spite of its solidity and weight. Borgerding is working on statuesque, life-size sculptures for his upcoming Seraphin Gallery show, which is set to open October 26, 2012 and run until December 9. This new body of work is a continuation from what has come before, yet Borgerding’s sculptures are each as unique as their titles.

Laurel Hill Halloween Flashlight Tours- Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 7 – 9:30 pm, Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue $20
Laurel Hill Cemetery’s annual Halloween tours have become a mainstay of the season, but always have something new to offer. Guides will lead you along winding, dimly-lit pathways and through forests of gravestones and sculptures, as you learn about the history of this enchanting site. Along the way, you’ll meet some of Laurel Hill’s most restless spirits, as portrayed by talented local actors the Not Ready for Afterlife Players, under the direction of theater veteran Larry Arrigale. After your tour, feast beside fire pits on cookies, hot apple cider and other spooky treats. Halloweeners will have a chance to memorialize their visit to Laurel Hill within the “Phantom Photo Booth.” These tours are not recommended for children ages 12 and under. Bring your own flashlights. Multiple tours will depart each night, so tour-takers can arrive at any time during the 2.5-hour nightly schedule.

Halloween in Manayunk – Saturday, October 27, 10 am – 8 pm, Pretzel Park, Cresson Street, Manyunk FREE!
Come out to Manayunk for a day full of fun fall activities in Pretzel Park (at the corner of Cresson and Cotton Streets) and along Main Street! Check out all of the events happening during the day! Face Painting: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fall Scene Family Photos: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Costumed Dog Parade: 11 a.m. Children’s Costume Parade and Contest: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pumpkin Painting: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Along with live music: noon – 6 p.m. and a dance performance at 2:30 p.m., performed by Merge Dance Studio. Don’t miss: Twilight Screening of the Bela Lugosi Classic, Voodoo Man: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. featuring a special guest appearance by Stella – Host of Saturday Night Dead, the Maneater from Manayunk! Also on Main Street we will have Safe Halloween Trick-or- Treating from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bring the kids to go trick-or-treating along Main Street! Participating businesses will be marked outside of their establishment with a bale of hay, pumpkin and mum. AND the Third Annual HollowYunk 5k Costume Run: 9 a.m. Meet at the Bryn Mawr Running Company, located at the corner of Main Street and Cotton Street.

Spooky Saturday and Fall Festival – Saturday, October 27, 11 am – 4 pm, Passyunk Square, East Passyunk Ave. & Tasker St. FREE!
Enjoy a double dose of free fall fun with Spooky Saturday and Fall Festival. East Passyunk Avenue BID presents live bands, seasonal food and drink, costume contests, live music, circus performances, trick or treating, pumpkin painting, cider, pet treats, art lessons, vendors, craft show and more. Participating businesses: Nice Things.. Handmade, Ms Goody Cupcake, Stateside, Alphabet Academy, Charm City Movement Arts, Urban Jungle, more.

Halloween Street Festival – Saturday, October 27, 11 am – 4 pm, 1714 Delancey Street FREE!
Plays & Players takes over Delancey Place for a FREE outdoor festival to celebrate the new season. Featuring a costume parade, Halloween inspired games, crafts and snacks, a spooky haunted house, resident artist-led workshops for kids, and behind the scenes tours of the beautiful historic theater, this is a day not to be missed.

Spooky Tours at Stenton – Saturday, October 27, 1 – 4 pm, Stenton, 4601 N. 18th Street FREE!
Something Spooky has taken over James Logan’s Stenton for Halloween…the exact day Mr. Logan died in 1751! Join us, if you dare, for a Frightfully fun tour exploring the mysteries of Stenton mansion and the Logan family! Though the house has been empty for many years, For One afternoon the old residents will return to visit their beloved stenton…If you make it out of the mansion alive, have fun painting a pumpkin to take home! Light refreshments will also be served.

Vox Populi Annual Halloween Party (21+) – Saturday, October 27, 10pm – 2am, 319 N 11th St $10
Featuring the unrivaled turntable-ism of BUBBLES INC, POTION JUNKIE, WAFFLES HIDALGO, and more! A bone-fide COSTUME CONTEST with reads and shades thrown by EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and MC ANDREW SUGGS! Excerpts from the BIZARRE and DARING new sci-fi work SPACEPLAY by NO FACE PERFORMANCE GROUP!

Haunted Horses Costume Parade and Open House – Sunday, October 28, 11 am – 2 pm, Northwestern Equestrian Center, 120 Northwestern Avenue FREE!
Northwestern Stables, Inc. “Haunted Horses” Costume Parade and Open House. Bring your whole family to the Northwestern Equestrian Facility in Fairmount Park for our annual Halloween costume parade and open house. Come out to see the funniest, scariest and most creative horse and rider teams and tour the historic barns to learn more about our horses and programs. Then sit down and indulge in a fall treat or get a jump start on your own costume at our face painting booth! Between costume parades, kids can join in some frightfully fun arena games like “eyeball and spoon” and “musical stalls” aboard a magic broom or a haunted stick horse from our stables. In conjunction with the Harry Potter Weekend in Chestnut Hill we will be featuring Tenebrus, a Thestral from the Forbidden Forest. Visit the stall of Hagrid’s favorite winged horse and meet him at the parade. Join in the fun… come dressed in costume! Dress up your dog too!

Japanese Flea Market – Sunday, October 28, 11 am – 5 pm, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Horticultural Drive and Lansdowne Drive FREE!
Shofuso will be holding our first Japanese flea market fundraiser on Sunday, October 28th at the Sakura Pavilion located near Shofuso on the grounds of the Horticultural Center in West Fairmount Park. This will be a rain or shine event under our new tent! Admission is free for the flea market which is open to the public. This will also be Shofuso’s last open weekend of the season, where regular admission fees will apply. Shofuso will be selling items from the gift shop, as well as other unique Japanese gifts and items! Joining us will be the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Kyo Daiko, Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia (JAGP), and other members of the Greater Philadelphia Japanese Community.

Want more free things to do? Visit Philly Fun Guide’s Free Page. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/categories/index/12/0
Want more art? Visit PH Local: http://phlocal.com/

Nothing to do? See some ART!
Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art – Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, 118 N Broad Street. FREE!
Temple holds an institutional membership to PAFA, so you get in free for flashing your OwlCard.
Institute of Contemporary Art – Wednesday, 11am – 8pm*, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm, 118 South 36th Street (at Sansom) FREE!
A calendar of activities is online here: http://icaphila.org/events/
Philadelphia Museum of Art – Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway FREE!*
*The PMA is free to Tyler students with a Tyler Admission Card and your Owlcard. Download your copy of the Tyler Admission Card from the Links section of the Tyler Student Life Blog at http://tyler

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