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Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009 – Da Vinci Art Alliance

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Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009 - Karen McDonnell & Tony Cortosi

 Foxy Brown, Karen McDonnell & Tony Cortosi @ Heroines and Harlots:  Women in History  Annual Juried Exhibition  9-27 September 2009.

Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009 - Alden Cole

Alden Cole, The Charge of the Goddess, drawing.  Cole won honorable mention for this enigmatic mixed media drawing; drawing is the root of all design and communication.

 Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009 - Liz Niklus & Regina Barthmaier

 Da Vinci Art Alliance member artists Liz Nicklus & Regina Barthmaier with their entries to Heroines & Harlots.  DoN LoVeS Regina’s Industrial Barbie print with hand-pressed type collaged onto the frame – really beautiful, decorative and slyly subversive.  Liz’s Pandora’s Box is such a fantastic meme – DoN really wants to know what’s inside?

Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009 - Liz Niklus

Liz Nicklus, Pandora’s Box, mixed media.

Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009

Heroines and Harlots:  Women in History  Annual Juried Exhibition  9-27 September 2009 – Da Vinci Art Alliance

Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009

First Prize, Jason Scuilla, Pallazzo with Spirits, Dance of Salome, etching.  As Dr. Deb Miller and H & H judge Kathryn McFadden of Fleisher Art Memorial pointed out, there are no women in the image, only the results of decisions made by women are portrayed in the etching.  DoN heard a statistic the other day that highlighted if more women were in positions of power there would be less conflict in the world.

Heroines and Harlots: Women in History Annual Juried Exhibition 9-27 September 2009

Little Red Riding Hood Avenging Grandma, Anna Volburgh.  Grrrl!!! Continue reading →

Little Show of Horrors: Da Vinci Art Alliance @ Bartram’s Garden Gallery

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DoN Brewer & Ted Warchal @ Bartram’s Garden

Da Vinci Art Alliance is sponsoring the fabulous show, “Little Show of Horrors” @ Bartram’s Garden Gallery; alliance members were challenged to create works commemorating Charles Darwin’s 150th anniversary of “The Origin of Species”and carnivorous plants and all the artists went crazy on the theme of the fabled bug eaters.  Above is Ted Warchal’s mixed media dream box and DoN Brewer‘s digital photo collage.

Dexiang Qian, Girl with Venus Flytrap

Dexiang Qian, Girl with Venus Flytrap, oil on canvas @ Little Show of Horrors @ Bartram’s Garden Gallery.  An honorable mention award winner, the painting explores the mystery and allure of collecting exotic plants.  The display of carniverous plants in Bartram’s Garden is unbelievably fascinating, DoN highly recommends seeking out the display while the Summer is still hot.  Venus Flytraps are indigenous to the Carolina’s and their habitat is being encroached upon, Bartram’s Garden offers a glimpse into a strange & wondrous world of ecology and botany and it’s fragility.

Alden Cole “Starlings” @ Little Show of Horrors

Alden Cole’s Starlings tap into a deep psychological pattern recognition much like ancient man must have reacted to the Venus of Willendorf; the simple play of line and shape is loaded with narrative, a single line of graphite tingling the hive memory deep in our genetic code.

Michael Diprinzio @ Bartram’s Garden “Little Show of Horrors”

Michael Diprinzio @ Bartram’s Garden Gallery “Little Show of Horrors” featuring Da Vinci Art Alliance members.

Emily Orb “Garden of Earthly Delights” @ Bartram’s Garden

Emily Orb with Bartram’s Garden director Louise Turen with “The Garden of Earthly Delights“, silk  painting was honored with Best in Show.  The reinvention of Bosch’s iconic dream scape is rendered with modern characters and technique, filling an entire wall of the historic space.

Dr. Deb Miller @ Bartram’s Garden “Little Shop of Horrors”

Dr. Debra Miller presenting awards @ Little Show of Horrors.  The Bartram’s Garden Gallery is in the oldest barn in Philadelphia and a wonderful space for art shows with the rough stone white-washed walls, wide wood plank floors and ancient windows – and air conditioning!

Little Show of Horrors @ Bartram’s Garden Gallery

Rachel Citrino, Ted Warchal (Most Creative winner) and the painting duo Karen McDonnell & Tony Cortosi @ Little Show of Horrors.  The show runs though August 22nd and members of the alliance will be gallery sitting, Alden & DoN will be on sight all day Wednesday.

Little Show of Horrors @ Bartram’s Garden Gallery

The art party opening for Little Show of Horrors @ Bartram’s Garden Gallery sponsored by the Da Vince Art Alliance.  For a free downloadable version of DoN Brewer‘s Honorable Mention winner, “Botanical Print”, click here.

78th Annual Fundraiser @ Da Vinci Art Alliance

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Legacy of Leonardo @ Da Vinci Art Alliance
The Legacy of Leonardo exhibit @ The Da Vinci Art Alliance.
Legacy of Leonardo @ Da Vinci Art Alliance
Induction of honorary Board Member, Matt Lyons, to the Da Vinci Art Alliance – that’s Brenda, his gorgeous wife swelled with pride in the back, the tireless efforts of the couple have enabled the success of many, many artists – DoN included. As a partner in the Smile Gallery with the Da Vinci Art Alliance there has been an ongoing exhibit of contemporary regional artists in the large gallery space on 22nd Street, a lovely neighborhood inhabited by some of Philly’s finest artists. Without the support of business people, artist’s groups would implode; the steady hand and open ear of people like Matt, creativity and community can be realized in a beautiful, sustainable way.
Legacy of Leonardo @ Da Vinci Art Alliance
Induction of Thomas Wall as honorary Board Member of the Da Vinci Art Alliance – Wall’s generosity helps ensure the continuation of this vital artist collective.
Legacy of Leonardo @ Da Vinci Art Alliance

Ernesto E. Ibasco, Jr. on guitar.

The fund-raising event was really cool – great food (OMG – Lilliana’s chicken salad! & canolli’s!), fun and affordable silent auctions and live music. When Dr. Deb Miller introduced the honorees her speech is very lucid and clear concerning the accomplishments of the people she’s talking about but she makes DoN, as a listener, feel like he’s participating in something important, real and intellectually stimulating. Instead of hurrying things along, Dr. Deb offers quotes, quips and kudos so that all get their due moment in the spotlight. With some exciting new projects and shows on the horizon, the venerable society is sure to continue exciting the senses with art.

Legacy of Leonardo @ Da Vinci Art Alliance

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Legacy of Leonardo

Dexiang Qian, Gold Medal award winner.

The Legacy of Leonardo

Da Vinci Art Alliance’s Annual Members Exhibition 2009 is a multi-media exhibition open to all current Da Vinci members, featuring works inspired by the life, art, and science of Leonardo da Vinci.

July 8-29, 2009
Gallery Hours:  Wed 6-8 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm
The awards for the Legacy of Leonardo were as follows:

Da Vinci Gold Medal for Best in Show:  Dexiang Qian, Dinner, Bread, and Tea

Silver Medal, 2nd Prize:  Gerard di Falco, Camera Non-Obscura:  Clarity

Copper Medal, 3rd Prize:  Burnell Yow!, Mona Squared

Honorable Mention:  DoN Brewer, Self-Portrait

Honorable Mention:  Carol Wisker, Urban Machine I

Legacy of Leonardo

Mina Smith-Segal with her watercolor painting, In Gratitude to Leonardo Da Vinci @ The Da Vinci Art Alliance.

Legacy of Leonardo

Rachel Citrino‘s digital prints, Vanishing Point, for The Legacy of Leonardo exhibit.

Legacy of Leonardo

DoN Brewer with his Self Portrait in charcoal and chalk on paper.  Photo by Morris Klein.

Legacy of Leonardo

Michael DiPrinzio, Untitled, mixed media.

Legacy of Leonardo

David Foss, Model for Flight, mixed media and wax and Mickie Rosen, Seeds of Flight, photage.

Legacy of Leonardo

Mona, Mona, Mona – clockwise, Mickie Rosen, My Mona Lisa, photage, Karen McDonnell & Tony Cortosi stencil & spray paint, Ona Kalstein, Mona by Ona, ink, pencil on vellum, Jed Williams, L.D.V. by J.W., acrylic & collage on paper.

The board of directors of the Da Vinci Art Alliance continues to promote exciting opportunities for alliance artists to create original works based on a theme such as Envisioning Othello, Envisioning Romeo and Juliet, Art in Bartram’s Garden, Photo Synthesis and more – upcoming programs include Heroines and Harlots: Women in History, an open juried awards exhibition at Da Vinci Art Alliance of art depicting the female personage in history, literature, and religion 9-27 September 2009, Opening Awards Reception: Saturday, September 12, 6-9 pm and “Little Show of Horrors: Carnivorous Plants and the Inspiration of Darwin” a multi-media exhibition open to all current Da Vinci members featuring artworks inspired by carnivorous plants and their explication by Charles Darwin, 14-23 August 2009.

Prospectus’ – PSCs Miniatures, Da Vinci Art Alliance Heroines & Harlots

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Philadelphia Sketch Club Miniatures

Works Eligible:  Miniatures, up to 3 pieces utilizing any 2-dimensional medium.  All submitted work must be offered for sale during the exhibition. No transparencies will be accepted.  Maximum framed size 8”x10”, image size up to 5 “x 7”.  All work must be framed with glass or plexiglass, wired and ready for hanging.  No clip frames.  Improperly framed pieces will be rejected. Active PSC members:  $8 for each piece or $20 for three. All others:  $10 for each piece or $25 for three. Pickup: Unaccepted work: Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2009, 1-5 p.m. at PSC, Accepted work: Sunday, September 20, 1 to 5 pm and Monday, September 21, 2009, 1-5 p.m. at PSC. 

Da Vinci Art Alliance Heroines & Harlots

Rules for Entry:  The exhibition is open to all visual artists; work may be in any medium, but must be directly related to the theme.  Dimensions may not exceed 36 x 36” for wall pieces, or 36 x 24 x 12” for 3D work.  Application must include entry fee of $20 for 1-3 entries for non-members, or $10 for 1-3 entries for current Da Vinci members (and your annual membership dues, if not current, of $30 for adults, $20 for full-time students, with copy of valid ID).   Make check payable to Da Vinci Art Alliance; no cash please.  Entries may be submitted in the form of slides, photos, or, preferably, digital images on disk (JPEG, pc format), and must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name, title, date, medium, dimensions, retail price or NFS, and an arrow to indicate top of work.  Images should be numbered to match entry form.  Include a SASE for their return.  No glass slides or Mac format entries can be accepted.