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Artists Equity, 66th Anniversary

Philadelphia/TriState Artists Equity 66th Anniversary Members Juried Exhibition at The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons, April 19 to May 21, 2015

Philadelphia/TriState Artists Equity invites you to its 66th Anniversary Members Juried Exhibition April 19 to May 21, 2015 at The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons! The Opening Reception will be held on April 19, 2- 4 PM. Free and open to the public. The exhibit will be juried by Marsha Moss, Public Curator and Consultant.

The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Entrance to the Art Gallery is from the Main Lot. For more information, visit www.franklincommons.net

Artists Equity, 66th AnniversaryPhiladelphia/TriState Artists Equity 66th Anniversary Members Juried Exhibition at The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons, April 19 to May 21, 2015

Franklin Commons is an old (approximately 100 years) industrial building that has had only four owners and four uses. It was initially a silk mill, then a carpet mill, and in the mid-70’s it was purchased by Budd Company which moved here from Bridgeport. They made plastic pump parts for sewage treatment plants. In the mid-90’s, a division of the Budd Company purchased the building, made the same product, with the same employees. They ceased operations in approximately 2003. Palma, L.P. bought the building on March 17, 2006.

After the environmental remediation, it was divided into leasehold spaces and leasing commenced in 2007. At the present time, approximately one-half of the tenants are educational or quasi-educational and one-half are not. Check out the link below for an inside look at the progress and exciting transformation of the Franklin Commons.

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Artists Equity, 66th AnniversaryPhiladelphia/TriState Artists Equity 66th Anniversary Members Juried Exhibition at The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons, April 19 to May 21, 2015

Artists Equity is an association for professional fine artists.

• Exhibition and networking opportunities for all levels of the profession and in all fine arts media
• Upper tier venues, Select Exhibitions
• Professional development programs, Mentoring, Peer-to-Peer Resource Sharing
• Best practices and policies on entrance fees, art in the fundraising setting, contracts and negotiating

Historically, Artists Equity championed improved economic and working conditions for artists, as well as the protection and expansion of artists’ rights. Our accomplishments include the successful establishment of a 1% for art ordinance in Philadelphia (the first of its kind in the country), the organization of a Symposium for Health Hazards in the Visual Arts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the sponsorship of many celebrations of the visual arts throughout the regionDelaware Valley.” –  Philadelphia / Tri-State Artists Equity

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Magic

The Art Gallery at Franklin CommonsThe Art Gallery at Franklin Commons is looking for artists & writers to take part in our upcoming exhibition themed, “Romance & Magic” on January 17th. Thank you! Katie Naber, Art Curator for Franklin Commons

A Call for Artists & Writers:

The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons will kickoff the New Year with a “Romance & Magic” Art Exhibition, starting with the Opening Reception on Saturday, January 17th from 1-4pm. This unique exhibition is open to both artists and writers in an effort to support various art forms. An artist may partner with a writer and create separate pieces that relate to one another, OR to create one piece that encompasses both fine art and the written word. Fine artists are welcome to submit their “Romance & Magic” work without partnering with a writer if desired. The exhibition will be accompanied by a musical artist.

For further information, see the Artist Agreement on the Franklin Commons website at: www.franklincommons.net/art-gallery/exhibitions/, or contact fc.curator@gmail.com.

Submission dates are Friday, January 9 (12-5pm) and Saturday, January 10 (9am-1pm).

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Interpretations

seasonal3The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons will be holding its Seasonal Interpretations Art Exhibition, starting with the Opening Reception on November 8, 1-4pm.  The exhibit will run from Nov 8-Dec 27. Take part in celebrating the fall, winter & holiday seasons. Various mediums will be represented in this unique, industrial, multi-use building.   The exhibition will be accompanied by a musical artist to support all types of art.

Seasonal Interpretations Art ExhibitionFind the Artist Agreement on The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons website under the Art Gallery tab. Submission dates are Friday, October 31 (12-5pm) and Saturday, November 1 (9am-1pm). Franklin Commons, 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, 19460

For further inquiries, contact: fc.curator@gmail.com
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Requirements:

  • Artwork must be framed, wired and ready to be hung by time of submission (excluding finished edges such as a canvas). No sawtooth hangers or clip frames.
  • Artwork must be exhibition ready.
  • Artists are invited to submit 2-4 works (hand-delivery only)
  • As we are a family-friendly building, nudity and/or graphic work will not be accepted.
  • All work must be labeled with provided descriptions.
  • By signing the form, the Artist is agreeing to all conditions set forth.
  • Cost to submit is $5 total.
  • During the Opening Reception only, 3D artists may exhibit their small & fragile work.

Agreement Dates: (Drop-off & pick-up will be held in The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons, accessed from Main Lot)

  • 10/31/14 – Submission of artwork between 12pm-5pm
  • 11/1/14 – Submission of artwork between 9am-1pm
  • 12/27/14 – Pick-up of work between 9am-12pm
  • 12/29/14 – Pick-up of work between 9am-5pm

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Celebration of the Feminine

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“Celebration of the Feminine” Art Exhibit

Saturday, May 3rd, 1:00 – 4:00pm

The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons, Phoenixville

Join us for a Celebration of all that is Feminine at The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons in Phoenixville! Our second exhibit will be held on May 3rd, from 1-4pm, a week before Mother’s Day weekend. As people have different views of what is “feminine,” we hope to push the typical thoughts on femininity and not only have portraits of women, but also art relating to: Women across cultures, empowerment, non-typical feminine qualities, feminine qualities in abstract forms, traditional vs contemporary femininity, mother nature, and other creative concepts.

Event is FREE!

If you did not get a chance to see the last exhibition, “New Perspectives,” the artwork will be on display until Thursday, April 24. Please come by to see the beautiful artwork created by 10 talented local artists.

Information also available at: www.franklincommons.net, Franklin Commons, 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460, 610-983-4632

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Celebration of the FeminineThe Art Gallery at Franklin CommonArtist: Catherine Carney, The Russian Princess, 25″ x  31″, pastel and gouache on Arches Cover paper, $400.

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Celebration of the FeminineThe Art Gallery at Franklin CommonsArtist: Patricia Strawbridge, Abstract Garden, 40″ x 30″, Acrylic, $500.

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