Member News: Brenna K. Murphy

Brenna K. Murphy is included in an exciting exhibition at the Crane Arts Building, "Outside/Inside the Box," as part of FiberPhiladelphia, an international biennial and regional festival for innovative fiber and textile art (www.fiberphiladelphia.org).  For those of you that didn't make it to the opening reception on March 3rd, please come check out all of the amazing work at a second reception THIS SATURDAY, March 31st, from 5:00 - 8:00pm (see the website for more information: www.fiberphiladelphia.org/outside_inside-the-box). 

Her work is featured in another wonderful exhibition as part of FiberPhiladelphia, "Softer Edges," at the Fleisher Art Memorial. This show's focus is on fiber art's connection to the urban environment.  Please stop by for the opening reception on FRIDAY, APRIL 13th from 6:00 - 8:00pm.  More information about the show below (and please note that it will NOT be in Fleisher's main building on Catharine St., but in another Fleisher building on Christian St.):

Show Dates: April 2 – 28, 2012
Reception: Fri, April 13, 6 - 8pm
Address: 709 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 
Gallery Hours: Mon - Thurs, 1 - 4pm (Additional hours when classes are in session:
 Mon - Thurs, 6 - 9pm and Sat, 10am - 3pm) 


Brenna was included in an article about the show in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/20120329_At_FiberPhiladelphia_s__Outside_Inside_the_Box__show__it_s_all_touchy-feely.html


She has been invited to work as the very first Visiting Artist at the Kasthamandap Art Studio in Kathmandu, Nepal for the month of July (www.kasthamandaparts.com.np), and as an Artist-in-Residence at the CAMAC Centre d'Art in Marnay-sur-Seine, France (about two hours outside of Paris) for the months of September and October (www.camac.org).  

www.brennakmurphy.com 
Blog, "Home is Where the Hair Is: The Art and Travels of Brenna K. Murphy": (www.brennakmurphy.artspan.com/blog).  

Member News: Kelly Flegal (“Oh You Fancy, Huh?" Opens April 6)

“Oh You Fancy, Huh?”

A Group Exhibition of 4 Artists

Always By Design Gallery

April 6-21, 2012

Opening Reception: April 6, 2012 6-9 PM

“Oh You Fancy, Huh?’ is a group exhibition highlighting the work of four graduating fiber artists from Tyler School of Art, Temple University.  The exhibition utilizes various fibrous techniques incorporating both sculptural and two-dimensional work. It encourages the creation of contemporary craft and celebrates textile and fiber arts, in conjunction with Fiber Philadelphia 2012.  

Featured artists are Alexis Turner, Kelly Flegal, Christina Lukac, and Caleigh Stednitz. Inspired by Robert Hooke's book "Micrographia", Alexis Turner explores the juxtaposition between the organic forms of cellular structures and the artificiality of microscopic dyes through sculptural and two-dimensional fibrous techniques. Through the re-contextualization of traditional gaming forms and acquired skeletal remains, Kelly Flegal aims to compel the viewer to formulate their own questions as to why individuals place emphasis on symbols of status, trophy, and relic.  Using the process and repetition of wrapping, Christina Lukac seeks to convey a sense of form and texture while simultaneously concealing the object within, highlighting its history in relation to the artist.  In response to decorative arts and wallpaper motifs, Caleigh Stednitz utilizes and abstracts skeletal structures, which are incorporated into patterns that emphasize the curvature of the spine.

The opening reception will be held on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 6-9 PM at Always By Design Gallery.  Food and drink will be provided.

Always By Design Gallery
265 S. 10^th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-6250
Hours: Thursday & Friday 3-7 PM, Saturday 12-6 Pm, or by appointment
Artist Contacts: Alexis Turner- fibersbyalexis@gmail.com, Kelly Flegal- flegal.kelly@gmail.com, Christina Lukac- christina.lukac@temple.edu, Caleigh Stednitz- caleigh@caleighstednitz.com

Member News: Virginia Maksymowicz at Bronx Art Space

Exhibition: Stop Slavery Now: A Conversation About Human Trafficking opens April 6 at F&N Gallery

Exhibition: Stop Slavery Now: A Conversation About Human Trafficking (Opens April 6, F&N Gallery)

(Images courtesy of WCA Members Loretta Paraguassu and Danielle Ferrell)

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, April 6, 2012, 6-9pm

F&N GALLERY, 2007 Frankford Ave.

Stop Slavery Now: A Conversation About Human Trafficking

The Philadelphia WCA in collaboration with Circle of Hope Church will present

an exhibition at F&N Gallery through the month of April 2012. The exhibition is part of

The Ragdoll Project, an ongoing project that promotes educating the public on human trafficking

and commercial sexual exploitation and supports survivors and at risk women and children. All

proceeds from art sales will be donated to Dawn's Place, a local shelter that supports rescued victims

of trafficking. A selection of dolls will be auctioned off at the opening reception.

Member News: Karen J Cooper

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Highwire Gallery
2040 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
www.highwiregallery.com

Exhibition: Gender Games (International House Philadelphia, March 14-June 4)

Please join us this Wednesday for the opening of "Gender Games" at International House.  The event features work by members of the Women's Caucus for Art Philadelphia Chapter.  This is the WCA's third year presenting an exhibition at International House Philadelphia.  The exhibition runs through June 4.

Inspired by Penn's "Year of Games," International Women's Day 2012  highlights the interdisciplinary landscape of women's health and the challenges to achieving justice. Join us for a night of celebration, discussion, and networking.

The panel includes health practitioners, policy advocates, and educators working toward justice in women's health. Each panelist will focus on the ways women's health can benefit from a "games approach," such as developing innovative strategies for success, teamwork toward common goals, and using creative tactics to win. Dr Felicity Paxton, Penn Women's Center Director and Lecturer in the Annenberg School of communication, will moderate the panel, interweaving the theme of games in a discussion with attendees.

The art and performances feature artists who express the need for justice in women's health through their individual art forms.

Co-presented by African Studies Center, South Asia Center, Center for South Asian Studies, Middle East Center, Penn Women's Center, Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women and Excelano at the University of Pennsylvania, and United Nations Association, Women's Caucus for Art, Women's Campaign International, The Anna Crusis Women's Choir, Usiloquy, Tune Up, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

This event is free to attend. 

Exhibition: Runs March 14-June 4, International House Philadelphia

Exhibition: Gender Games (Opens for March 14, International Women's Day, International House Philadelphia)

Eva Aanya Preston

International Women's Day 2012:  Gender Games: Strategies for Achieving Justice in Women's Health Worldwide

Wednesday, March 14 at 6pm

Gender Games Exhibition features work by Alison Altergott, Joan Arbeiter, Qaadira Allen, Ellen Bonett, Kathleen Dallara, Megan Driscoll, Danielle Ferrell, Pamela Flynn, Martha Knox, Bonnie MacAllister, Heather Penn, Jean Plough, Eva Preston, Ana Vizcarra Rankin, Simone Spicer, Sar Suleman, Rachel Udell

Inspired by Penn's "Year of Games," International Women's Day 2012  highlights the interdisciplinary landscape of women's health and the challenges to achieving justice. Join us for a night of celebration, discussion, and networking.

The panel includes health practitioners, policy advocates, and educators working toward justice in women's health. Each panelist will focus on the ways women's health can benefit from a "games approach," such as developing innovative strategies for success, teamwork toward common goals, and using creative tactics to win. Dr Felicity Paxton, Penn Women's Center Director and Lecturer in the Annenberg School of communication, will moderate the panel, interweaving the theme of games in a discussion with attendees.

The art and performances feature artists who express the need for justice in women's health through their individual art forms.

Co-presented by African Studies Center, South Asia Center, Center for South Asian Studies, Middle East Center, Penn Women's Center, Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women and Excelano at the University of Pennsylvania, and United Nations Association, Women's Caucus for Art, Women's Campaign International, The Anna Crusis Women's Choir, Usiloquy, Tune Up, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

This event is free to attend. Please RSVP by clicking this EventBrite link.
 

Lifetime Achievement Awards: 40th Anniversary of WCA (Los Angeles)

photo: Linda Vallejo

2012 recipients for the Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Bernice Steinbaum, Ferris Olin, Suzanne Lacy, Trinh T. Minh-ha, (WCA Past President Janice Nesser), Cathy Salser (2012 President’s Art & Activism Awards), Whitney Chadwick, and Karen Mary Davalos (2012 President’s Art & Activism Awards).


WCA also presented its first Media Award to Lynn Hershman Leeson along with a a screening of her film !Women Art Revolution.   
(Lynn Hershman Leeson, WCA Past President Janice Nesser, Tanya Augsburg and President-Elect Brenda Oelbaum at The National Center for the Preservation of Democracy.)

Los Angeles Conference: Momentum (Celebrating 40 Years of WCA)

Annie Sprinkle and Elizabeth Stephens at WCA/CAA panel, "Multiplicities in Dialogue: From Political Caucus to Engaged Community.”  (photos courtesy of Virginia Maksymowicz)