Open Studio Tours Artist Deadline Extended

Registration Deadline Extended to May 15th 2009 for Artists interested in Participating in the 10th Annual Philadelphia Open Studio Tours taking place over the first 2 weekends in October 2009. The online registration form for artists is still active, making it easier than ever to sign up for POST.

Approximately 300 Artists participated last year. And now local businesses can participate as well as show their support for the Tours through the Community Partners Initiative, a way to build coalitions between professional artists, local businesses, community institutions, and arts organizations.

For questions or more info, contact Ann at 215-546-7775 x13 or ann@cfeva.org

Geeks Who Give: Pics Or It Didn’t Happen

Check out the geekswhogive tag on Flickr for some of the most recent uploads from various Geeks Who Give Events.

Stay tuned for our next event by Getting Involved or better yet help plan it by joining the google group.

The Franklin Rebranding Campaign Leaves Behind Questions

When a rebranding campaign leaves its audience with question marks, that’s typically not a good thing. But for The Franklin Institute’s rebranding campaign, launched this spring, that’s exactly the point.

In addition to taking on a new moniker (“The Franklin”) the rebranding efforts included a new web portal that hammers home the campaign’s tagline, “Curious?”.

The portal is beautifully designed. By using elements of nostalgia framed with tech appeal – a period piece mannequin with stop motion animation, a slide projector with flash movies – The Franklin has created an experiential and engaging web presence.

More importantly, though, is the way the “Curious?” portal manages to put the focus on the visitor – and not the museum (notice that there are no images of the museum featured.) This shift allows The Franklin to successfully establish a new public face as the place for anyone who takes wonder in the world, and goes along way toward broadening its appeal to a wider (and younger) audience … because who doesn’t like to think of themselves as “Curious?”

also posted on Whats Cookin’ The Franklin Rebranding Leaves Behind Questions

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Ignite Philly Returns Tomorrow: Don’t Get Left Out In the Cold

Innovation was the drive behind the first Ignite Philly, but what it inspired most was the sense that anyone can make change. 5 minutes, 20 slides – it doesn’t sound like much, but under the bright lights at Johnny Brenda’s it felt as if anything could happen, and did. Before the crowds had a chance to cool down, they quickly began fanning the flames of a follow up event. This buzz will become a reality on Tuesday, September 23 at Johnny Brenda’s. Organizers Geoff DiMasi and Alex Gilbert of P’unk Avenue and the Junto; Vanja Buvac & Far McKon of The Hacktory; Make:Philly and the community at large are working together to make Ignite Philly 2 rock. This venue maxes out at 300, so be sure to arrive early. Doors Open at 6 pm; words and slides will be flying all night long.

also posted on What’s Cookin’  Ignite Philly Returns Tomorrow: Don’t Get Left Out In the Cold

New Images: Work To Ride (summer 2007)

Check out the new section of the website:

Work To Ride (summer 2007) Images

Thank You!

Work To Ride (a work in progress) Artist Statement

Firends of Project Basho July 10th

Friends of Project Basho

Thursday, July 10th
First Thursday Opening Reception 6-9
Exhibition July 10th – August 14th

Featuring work by:
Amy Batzell
Richard Boutwell
Anne Brye
Bob Cocozza
Kevin Convery
Anthony Dean
Olga Dekalo
Suzanne Delaney
Al B. For
Jacob Hellman
Megan Hobbes
Jeff Hofer
Jessica Hoffman
Terry Hull
Tsuyoshi Ito
Kara Lafleur
Dan Lobdell
Chris Macan
Ron Boss
Jim Stogdill
Sarah Schriver
Sarah Swanson
Naoko Wada
Mariel Waloff

Related links: Press Release; In the Space: News from Project Basho; 2nd Thursday Openings

Project Basho - Reintroducing photography to Philadelphia
1305 Germantown Philadelphia PA 19122

This event is part of Second Thursday – in the exciting Northern Liberties / Fishtown section of Philadelphia to see new works of art. Participating galleries located north of Spring Garden Street will be opening their doors from 6 to 9 pm so you can take witness to some of Philadelphia’s best new art.

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