Description: Stephanie Bursese: Stephanie will transform the inside of the cube into a mysterious space. You’re invited to visit and be photographed.
Presented by First Person Arts in collaboration with InLiquid, The Welcome House is an artist residency by day and an art installation by night. The 10' x 10' transparent cube will reside in Love Park at 15th and JFK from October 4-13, 2009. Conceived and curated by artist Marianne Bernstein, designed by Interface Studio Architects with nighttime projection by Ricardo Rivera of klip collective, 10 Philadelphia artists and designers will create new work based on their interaction with the public. The work created in The Welcome House will be exhibited at the First Person Festival at the Painted Bride Art Center, Nov. 3-8. It will remain on exhibit through Dec. 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.thewelcomehouse.net or firstpersonarts.org
Description: Giant community clothing swap with added bonus of local designers and silk screeners on hand to transform newly swapped goods. Workshops on creative reuse and crafts. Performances by Girls Rock Philly campers! As part of admission, bring some gently used clothing to swap.
Admission: $20+clothing, under 10 free
For More Information: swapphilly@gmail.com
Description: This recently opened design studio, operated by local design school graduates with backgrounds in industrial design and art, focuses on furniture, lighting, and sculpture.
Admission: Free
For More Information: buchanan.blair@gmail.com
Description: BUS STOP, a woman's shoe boutique, will showcase "GREEN" Shoes. Women's and men's shoes that are sustainable, using recycled elements whether it be the sole, upper, trim, footbed or shoe box will be featured.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-627-2357
Description: Bench Dog Design, a custom furniture design & fabrication shop that specializes in utilizing reclaimed timbers in their work, will be opening their workshop for tours. Located in the heart of Fishtown, their shop is housed within a larger warehouse that includes vintage motorcycle and car repair, a painting studio, metalworkers, and other craftsmen. This creative community provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and expression. Using lumber salvaged from Philadelphia row homes, Bench Dog Design transforms discarded beams and joists into custom designed furniture. Bench Dog's commitment to reclaimed local materials ensures eco-friendly products with character. At the core of its foundation, Bench Dog values the integrity of the craft, thoughtful detailing, and quality design.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.benchdogdesign.com
Description: October 10-11: Studios West of Broad
Check out artist studios anywhere from Chestnut Hill to South Philly, and be sure to visit DesignPhiladelphia along the way! As the largest annual tour of visual artist studios in Philadelphia, POST brings you right to the source of our city's impressive art scene. 2009 marks our 10th Anniversary, so join us in the celebration of this milestone Tour. Plan your tour online: community partner and artist listings, images, maps, and more at philaopenstudios.org
Admission: Free
For More Information: philaopenstudios.org
Description: Philadelphia artist Andrew Jevremovic will open his studio/gallery to exhibit his work, including limited edition sustainable furniture, intelligently-crafted local interiors and children's mobile sculpture. Open Studio runs October 10th and 11th, 12-6.
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@octostudio.com
Description: "Philly PoP- A PoP Up Experience Shop" in downtown Philadelphia is part of an ongoing series of traveling "PoP Up Experience Shops" whereby participants use their background in art and design to transform an unconventional space into a fashion, art and music house for one day. Showcasing the work of Philadelphia and New York based fashion designers, artists and graphic designers, Philly PoP invites members of the public to partake in a fun, interactive display of design. Attendees will also be able shop the collections of featured designers and artists.
Admission: Free. RSVP see below
For More Information: Please RSVP to www.phillypop.eventbrite.com. Visit www.societyhae.com
Description: Dialogues on Design, presented by DuPont™ Corian® and DesignPhiladelphia, is a multi-series event exploring a variety of design issues facing society today. This series is graciously hosted by the Center for Architecture.
Ellen Lupton is the Curator of contemporary design at the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, as well as the Director of the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Ellen is the author of more than nine books on design topics and curator of numerous nationally recognized exhibitions. Following the talk and Q&A, Ellen will be signing copies of "Design Your Life". Reception to follow.
"Design Your Life", by Ellen and Julia Lupton, is a new book from St. Martin's Griffin (May 2009). "Design Your Life" casts a sharp eye on everything from roller bags, bras, porches, and stuffed animals to parenting, piles, and potted plants. Illustrated throughout with original paintings of objects both ordinary and odd.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.951.5338
Description: Socially Responsible Fashion (So Re Fa) is presented by Northern Liberty's Arcadia Boutique. Eco-fashion wear and local eco-fashion designers represented in a full fashion show event. Conceptual designs and innovative industry name-brands that are currently working with eco-friendly materials and production processes will be showcased.
In it's third year, So Re Fa is a fashion event showcasing innovative clothing as well as re-purposed, recycled, and fair trade garments. This free event promotes the awareness of sustainable lifestyles and eco-conscious practices.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Contact sorefa@gmail.com or visit sorefa.net
Description: A Social Networking event to share and compare the forms and functions of the cycling knicker – a century-old garment now making a comeback. This will also be the launch party for the PHILADELPHIA KNICKER PROJECT, a 6 month competition to design and manufacture a practical cycling knicker in Philadelphia.
*Cost: Free to all those wearing cycling knickers and arriving by bicycle; $1 for others, donated to cycling advocacy.
Admission: *Free (Please see description)
For More Information: 215-592-1234
Description: Open Chair is a hair design event with a gathering of stylists, models, and mortals. It is an innovative showcase for a creative industry, featuring stylists cutting live and on stage. Several stylists will showcase their craft with live video projections illuminating the snips and clips. Presented by Scissor Candy and Richard Nicholas, Open Chair presents fast-paced design in action. Cash Bar.
Admission: Free
For More Information: scissorcandy.com
Description: Stephanie Bursese: Stephanie will transform the inside of the cube into a mysterious space. You’re invited to visit and be photographed.
Presented by First Person Arts in collaboration with InLiquid, The Welcome House is an artist residency by day and an art installation by night. The 10' x 10' transparent cube will reside in Love Park at 15th and JFK from October 4-13, 2009. Conceived and curated by artist Marianne Bernstein, designed by Interface Studio Architects with nighttime projection by Ricardo Rivera of klip collective, 10 Philadelphia artists and designers will create new work based on their interaction with the public. The work created in The Welcome House will be exhibited at the First Person Festival at the Painted Bride Art Center, Nov. 3-8. It will remain on exhibit through Dec. 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.thewelcomehouse.net or firstpersonarts.org
Description: Giant community clothing swap with added bonus of local designers and silk screeners on hand to transform newly swapped goods. Workshops on creative reuse and crafts. Performances by Girls Rock Philly campers! As part of admission, bring some gently used clothing to swap.
Admission: $20+clothing, under 10 free
For More Information: swapphilly@gmail.com
Description: BUS STOP, a woman's shoe boutique, will showcase "GREEN" Shoes. Women's and men's shoes that are sustainable, using recycled elements whether it be the sole, upper, trim, footbed or shoe box will be featured.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-627-2357
Description: "Philly PoP- A PoP Up Experience Shop" in downtown Philadelphia is part of an ongoing series of traveling "PoP Up Experience Shops" whereby participants use their background in art and design to transform an unconventional space into a fashion, art and music house for one day. Showcasing the work of Philadelphia and New York based fashion designers, artists and graphic designers, Philly PoP invites members of the public to partake in a fun, interactive display of design. Attendees will also be able shop the collections of featured designers and artists.
Admission: Free. RSVP see below
For More Information: Please RSVP to www.phillypop.eventbrite.com. Visit www.societyhae.com
Description: Socially Responsible Fashion (So Re Fa) is presented by Northern Liberty's Arcadia Boutique. Eco-fashion wear and local eco-fashion designers represented in a full fashion show event. Conceptual designs and innovative industry name-brands that are currently working with eco-friendly materials and production processes will be showcased.
In it's third year, So Re Fa is a fashion event showcasing innovative clothing as well as re-purposed, recycled, and fair trade garments. This free event promotes the awareness of sustainable lifestyles and eco-conscious practices.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Contact sorefa@gmail.com or visit sorefa.net
Description: A Social Networking event to share and compare the forms and functions of the cycling knicker – a century-old garment now making a comeback. This will also be the launch party for the PHILADELPHIA KNICKER PROJECT, a 6 month competition to design and manufacture a practical cycling knicker in Philadelphia.
*Cost: Free to all those wearing cycling knickers and arriving by bicycle; $1 for others, donated to cycling advocacy.
Admission: *Free (Please see description)
For More Information: 215-592-1234
Description: Open Chair is a hair design event with a gathering of stylists, models, and mortals. It is an innovative showcase for a creative industry, featuring stylists cutting live and on stage. Several stylists will showcase their craft with live video projections illuminating the snips and clips. Presented by Scissor Candy and Richard Nicholas, Open Chair presents fast-paced design in action. Cash Bar.
Admission: Free
For More Information: scissorcandy.com
Description: Dialogues on Design, presented by DuPont™ Corian® and DesignPhiladelphia, is a multi-series event exploring a variety of design issues facing society today. This series is graciously hosted by the Center for Architecture.
Ellen Lupton is the Curator of contemporary design at the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, as well as the Director of the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Ellen is the author of more than nine books on design topics and curator of numerous nationally recognized exhibitions. Following the talk and Q&A, Ellen will be signing copies of "Design Your Life". Reception to follow.
"Design Your Life", by Ellen and Julia Lupton, is a new book from St. Martin's Griffin (May 2009). "Design Your Life" casts a sharp eye on everything from roller bags, bras, porches, and stuffed animals to parenting, piles, and potted plants. Illustrated throughout with original paintings of objects both ordinary and odd.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.951.5338
Description: This recently opened design studio, operated by local design school graduates with backgrounds in industrial design and art, focuses on furniture, lighting, and sculpture.
Admission: Free
For More Information: buchanan.blair@gmail.com
Description: Bench Dog Design, a custom furniture design & fabrication shop that specializes in utilizing reclaimed timbers in their work, will be opening their workshop for tours. Located in the heart of Fishtown, their shop is housed within a larger warehouse that includes vintage motorcycle and car repair, a painting studio, metalworkers, and other craftsmen. This creative community provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and expression. Using lumber salvaged from Philadelphia row homes, Bench Dog Design transforms discarded beams and joists into custom designed furniture. Bench Dog's commitment to reclaimed local materials ensures eco-friendly products with character. At the core of its foundation, Bench Dog values the integrity of the craft, thoughtful detailing, and quality design.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.benchdogdesign.com
Description: October 10-11: Studios West of Broad
Check out artist studios anywhere from Chestnut Hill to South Philly, and be sure to visit DesignPhiladelphia along the way! As the largest annual tour of visual artist studios in Philadelphia, POST brings you right to the source of our city's impressive art scene. 2009 marks our 10th Anniversary, so join us in the celebration of this milestone Tour. Plan your tour online: community partner and artist listings, images, maps, and more at philaopenstudios.org
Admission: Free
For More Information: philaopenstudios.org
Description: Philadelphia artist Andrew Jevremovic will open his studio/gallery to exhibit his work, including limited edition sustainable furniture, intelligently-crafted local interiors and children's mobile sculpture. Open Studio runs October 10th and 11th, 12-6.
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@octostudio.com