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Metropolitan Gallery 250 Presents “Second State, Second Edition”

 

Metropolitan Gallery 250 Presents 
“Second State, Second Edition”

The Crane Arts Second State Press to show new print work from emerging local talent

PHILADELPHIA (January 8, 2013) – Philadelphia’s print artist community has been livened by the sustainable workspace provided by Second State Press, a workshop based at Crane Arts in Kensington. Metropolitan Gallery 250 is happy to host them for the first time in Rittenhouse Square, debuting the group’s “Second State, Second Edition” show running January 19th to February 24th, 2012.

The exhibition is comprised of forty-six, 8”x10” prints created by the members of Second State Press, and includes work within a number of mediums, including intaglio (etching), relief, screen printing and lithography. A special First Friday reception that is free and open to the public, will he held inMetropolitan Gallery 250 on February 1st from 6-9pm.

“Second State, Second Edition” is an exciting and unique continuation of the annual Print Exchange, where Second State Press volunteers known as “Fob Holders” have the opportunity to create and show new bodies of work for their peers and their community. The Fob Holders hold coveted spots as members of this competitive program, having unlimited access to the Second State Press workspace in exchange for twelve hours of volunteer work per week within the space.

McTague elaborates, “The Print Exchange is a key component to Second State Press.  This year, we doubled the number of members participation and with the addition of our Fob Holders work inMetropolitan Gallery’s “Second State, Second Edition”, we are especially able to highlight the accomplishments of these breakout artists.”

Second State Press is the premier printmaking workshop in greater Philadelphia. Located on the bottom floor of the Crane Arts building in the South Kensington neighborhood, Second State Press serves as a creative workspace that fosters the development of ideas and innovation for emerging artists. Spearheaded by the Second State Press Directors, Jennifer McTague and Zach Lindenberger, the group provides their artists with printmaking tools, presses and inks through its membership program, paired with the opportunity to continuously grow their work through their annual Print Exchange exhibit.

“The idea is to give artists a professional workshop that’s also affordable,” says Jennifer McTague, Co-Director of SSP.  “There are some interesting things that happen when printmakers from all different backgrounds come to together and share ideas, creating an amazing dialogue around contemporary print making.”

The exhibit will show on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5pm January 19th through February 24th, and by appointment on weekdays.

For a private showing or information about Second State Press/Metropolitan Gallery 250, please contact Dani Sigel at 508-523-9796

For more info on Second State Press, visit http://secondstatepress.org.

About Metropolitan Gallery 250

Metropolitan Gallery 250  – dani@metropolitanbakery.com– www.facebook.com/MetropolitanGallery250

About Metropolitan Bakery
Since 1993, Metropolitan Bakery has been tempting Philadelphians with their handmade all-natural breads, pastries, snacks and world-famous granola. Known for their intense, earthy flavors, crackling crusts and complex texture,Metropolitan breads are baked in over thirty varieties at a 10,000-foot baking facility in Fishtown and then delivered to five neighborhood shops and to more than 90 of the Philadelphia area’s best restaurants and gourmet markets. And now, Metropolitan‘s products are available nationwide… Call 1.877.41.BREAD or visit the online shop atwww.metropolitanbakery.com.

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Press Contact:
Dani Sigel
508-523-9796
dani@metropolitanbakery.com

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The Plastic Club New Members 2013

Terrance Smith, The Plastic Club New Members 2013

Terrance Smith, Some Are Dead, charcoal, The Plastic Club New Members 2013

The New Members 2013 ExhibitThe Plastic Club introduces thirty-eight new members – Norman Tomases, Rik Viola, Elizabeth Hughes, Roderick Schichtel, Ellen LoCiceroJohn Attanasio, Lori Balistocky, Gail Morrison – Hall, Sung Ham, Mark Ciocca, Victoria Nevins, Joan McGraneAlice K. Chung, Jordan Artim, Meri Collier, Janice Ward, Cayla Belser, Kelly McCaughern, Alexis Turner, David Katz, Tilda Mann, Rose Maria Kalogerakis, Aimee GoldsmithTerrence Smith, Robert Kallish Robert Allen, Judy Engle, Ruth Formica, Neil C. Johnson, Veronica Kelly, Carol Magakis, Rosa Kim Paik, Frank P. Rausch III, Constance Rea, Ruth E. Rineer, Ed Snyder, Sanny Williams and Sheila Fox.

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365 #drawingaday: Stella Untalan at 110 Church Gallery

365 #drawingaday: Stella Untalan at 110 Church Gallery

The drawing a day project has so many ways to interact with viewers and Stella Untalan has stories for each day but finds that people are telling her their stories for days that are important to them.

“What’s so surprising is that I have a whole perception about the pieces, there’s a whole different one because I’ve never seen them all together. So, I’m surprised. But, the other people come to it and they’re telling you what they like about the pieces, that they were drawn to a particular piece and it’s just like…it’s interesting. Really visceral, ‘I like this one, I like that one!’ It’s really exciting.”

“And it’s not just me, I mean it’s about the excitement of the art of it, it’s like, ‘Wow.’”

365 #drawingaday : Stella Untalan110 Church Gallery through January 18th, 2013.

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3rd Street Gallery, Kathleen Shaver and Rex Sexton

Rex Sexton, Paper Moon, 3rd Street Gallery

Rex Sexton, Paper MoonThird Street Gallery

Kathleen Shaver, solo show, Third Street Gallery

Kathleen Shaver, solo showThird Street Gallery

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Third Street Gallery is a member artist gallery, usually showing duo or small group show, the current exhibit is Kathleen Shaversolo show and Rex SextonPaper Moon. The irony of a dual exhibit with half the show titled ‘solo’ is in name only because the art by both artists looks beautiful together in the big gallery in Old City at 58 N. 2nd Street : Philadelphia, PA 19106 : 215. 625. 0993.

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Symphony in D Minor at Skybox, 2424 York Street

Symphony in D Minor, Chris Klapper & Patrick Gallagher at Skybox

Symphony in D Minor, Chris Klapper & Patrick Gallagher at Skybox

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