The PRIMER Microstudio is pleased to present Marie DesMarais and a collection of her mixed media work for this August’s First Friday opening:

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Works by Marie DesMarais
at the PRIMER Microstudio
Opening First Friday, August 7th
Doors open at 6:00pm

Marie is an artist, jewelry maker and teacher living in the East Kensington section of Philadelphia. Her work is comprised of whimsical forms and colors that combine with found materials such as maps, fabric, wood and glass to create landscapes that mimic both aerial views and microscopic images and parallel the interaction between man and nature. A graduate of the Temple University Tyler School of Art, Marie has been exhibiting throughout Philadelphia, recently at the Proximity and Bambi Galleries as well as at the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, the Memphis Flats development and North Bowl. You can see some of Marie’s past work here.

If you can’t make it to the opening, the gallery is open during normal business hours (after hours by appointment), and the exhibition will be on display all month long. We are easily accessible from Philadelphia via the R2 line (the train station is a block from the gallery) and I-95. More information and directions here.

The Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to present Renzo Oliva, Italian Consul General to Philadelphia, in his first solo show in the US.

“The Limbo Syndrome”
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 6, 6-8 pm
Please RSVP by Sunday August 2nd.
The event is free and open to the public.

The show will be open: 6-30 August 2009

Da Vinci Art Alliance
704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA
215.829.0466
davinciartalliance@verizon.net
www.davinciartalliance.org

Big Art Show is having a show next week at their new Pterodactyl art space in North Philly! It’s going to be an impromptu Pterodactyl fundraiser/party with bands and art. Big Art Show is looking for between 10 and 20 artists to show their work at the event. “We want to keep it fun and casual, but you’ll still get a good amount of space to show work. We’re also looking for some video to play at the event (sound might me an issue because of the bands, so ideally it wouldn’t be a must for your video to have sound).” If you’re interested send an e-mail to info@pterodactylphiladelphia.org to work out the details.

Art-o-saur/ Rock-a-dile Show
Saturday, August 1st
8pm, $5
@ Pterodactyl
3237 Amber St, 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19134

Music:
Univox
The Lemon Treasures
The Great Unknown
Conversations with Enemies
Victor Victor Band

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Affordable Luxurees
July 19, 2009 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Ryan John Art Salon at The Piazza

Nurture your ability to create by having the audacity to search for the originality that you already possess……..You will begin, thru our innovative workshop, to start a creative journey that will enhance who you already are. Our one day workshop includes story telling, art, writing, etc., and will form the basis of a new growth experience that will jump start your courage to be unique. This workshop will be led by two professional artists, Sandi Lovitz and Joye Schwartz, who have their degrees in education, art and science. The workshop takes place on July 19, 2009 at Ryan John Art Salon, At The Piazza, Philadelphia, Pa. from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. Anyone can enroll, artists and non artists alike. The location of our workshop is in a trendy central hub for artists, professionals and entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia area. More information on the area can be found at www.atthepiazza.com. The fee for the workshop will be a special summer fee of $99.00 for the day, regularly $150.00. To register, email us at affordableluxurees@me.com.

You asked and we listened! Early evening events can be difficult to get to when faced with work and traffic. This month we will host a later event so more artists and art related business owners can join us. Bring your business cards and great ideas to our networking night and meet with other local artists.

Thursday, July 30th at 7-9pm
The Dive (Cash only bar, 2nd floor, 21+ only)
947 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19147

RSVP on Facebook and see you there!