International Women’s Day 2020

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International Women’s Day!  Celebrate 100 years of Women’s Right to Vote with Mt. Airy Art Garage. 
 
We’re excited to welcome you to our new gallery space to celebrate International Women’s Day.  The event goes all day, with featured speakers, music and poetry readings.  Speakers include: Susan Cahan, Dean of Art + Architecture at Temple and Christina Finello, congressional candidate and MAAG’s executive director, Arleen Olshan.  We’ll be kicking off the day with music by local children’s musician, Music with Gina  We hope parents take advantage of our children’s space so they can stay and participate in the entire day.  There will be food from local restaurants and information from several women’s groups available.  It promises to be a fun and interesting event for the the entire community! 
 
A full day of celebration including:
  • An exhibit of women artists
  • Music by local artists, such as: Music With Gina! Melanie and the Lost Vaqueros! Anna Crussis Choir! Jan Jeffries!
  • Poetry readings from Leslie Hamilton and more!
  • Thought-provoking round-table discussion with local artists and politicians
We’ll have food, friends and childcare! 
 
Mt. Airy Art Garage, 7054 Germantown Avenue
Sunday, March 8th, 11am to 5pm
Free and open to the public, $10 suggested donation, plus a 50/50raffle!
 
Exhibit by artists:
  • Francesca Cantarini
  • Sarah Claxton
  • Jaymes Fedor
  • Rachel Sitkin Marks
  • Arleen Olshan
  • Kathy Robinson
  • Gloria Rohfls
  • Ellie Seif
  • Pat Smith
  • Susan Smith
 
Musicians + Poets:
  • Marlena Santoya (11am)
  • Music With Gina! (11:15am)
  • Melanie and the Lost Vaqueros (12:15pm)
  • Leslie Hamilton, poet, with Karen Smith on drums (2pm)
  • Anna Crusis Choir (2:30pm)
  • Mary Ann Domanska, Poet (3:15pm)
  • Music Over Matter, Jan Jeffries + Karen Ryan (3:30pm)
  • Sha-ifa Ma, closing ceremony (4:30pm)
 
1-2:00pm – Roundtable discussion, Art + Politics With:
  • Barbara Attie, filmmaker + producer
  • Cindy Bass, City Council Representative, District 8
  • Kendra Brooks, Council Member At-Large
  • Susan Cahan, Dean of Art + Architecture, Temple University
  • Sherrie Cohen, Lesbian Social Justice Activist
  • Christina Finello, running for PA Congressional seat, 1st district
  • Yvonne Haskins, Attorney + Criminal Justice Activist 
  • Arleen Olshan, Exec. Director MAAG
  • Darisha Parker, running for State Representative, 198th district
 
Playspace with toys courtesy of Rutabaga Toy Library.
 
Special thanks to our partner, Philadelphia Cultural Fund

The Mt. Airy Art Garage’s 11th Annual Holiday Art Market

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Saturday, December 14, 2019, 11 AM – 6 PM & Sunday, December 15, 2019, 11 AM – 5 PM

Here we go again, highlighting the unique fine art and handcrafts, sharing live music, food and holiday cheer for the entire family, all this free of charge. What could be more wonderful than supporting artists from our own backyard?

Why go to the malls, when you can visit with your talented neighbors and friends?

The 11th Annual Mt. Airy Art Garage Holiday Art Market will be held at our new home, 7054 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119.

It’s family fun for free in Mt. Airy!

 

Here’s a complete list of all our artists:

Meg Potoma (collage)
Mary Wilson (sculpture & drawing from & of natural objects)
Nate Wild (mixed media)
Rebecca Hoenig (painter)
Kevin Bennett (photography)
Margaret Herbener (paper cutting)
Claudia Phillips (ceramic artist)
Roberto Rashid (scarf designer)
Angel Mauricio Riano Diaz (jewelry)
Alison Woo (jewelry)
Mary Leone Duffy (painter)
Nicki Toizer (photography)
Karyn Raman (sculptor)
Sara Mosley (jewelry)
Arleen Olshan (leather)
Larry West (illustration)
Pat Smith (photography)
Judi Eastburn (crochet)
Brown Family (jewelry)
Itzik Lorant (lighting designer)

Open Call for Artists: The Mt. Airy Art Garage’s 11th Annual Holiday Art Market

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Saturday, December 14, 2019, 11 AM – 6 PM & Sunday, December 15, 2019, 11 AM – 5 PM

It’s getting close to the Holiday Art Market — A Juried Holiday Display of Original Fine Art and Crafts. This is our 11th Annual Holiday Art Market, and we intend to celebrate it with fine art, handcrafts, music, food, and a wonderful time for all.

All artists are invited to submit their work for sale at our Holiday Art Market on Saturday, December 14, 11 AM – 6 PM and Sunday, December 15, 11 AM – 5 PM , with setup on Friday, December 13, 6 PM – 9 PM. All work must be your own original work. Anything you submit must reflect what has been juried (no add-ons). The cost for the weekend is $100/members and $150/non-members for two days, and all exhibitors receive a space up to 10’ x 10’. All current members will have first priority in the jurying process. All artists retain 100% of their sales when selling during the Art Market. Non-members will receive a free MAAG membership. NOTE: For the duration of the weekend, all artwork must remain on display and all artists must be present with their artwork.

All artists are encouraged to promote their work in this show and postcards will be available for distribution.

Fill out our Online Submission form, send images to images.maag@gmail.com, and send payment to arleen@mtairyartgarage.org.

Submissions:

To apply you’ll need to do the following:

  • MAAG’s Submission Form (or the online application)
  • Up to 3 JPG images (300 dpi) of the type of work you plan to sell. Be advised that submitted images may be used by MAAG for advertising and marketing if the work is accepted.
  • Entry Fee ($100/members, $150/non-members) which can be sent via PayPal
  • Artist Bio – A one-paragraph description about the artist written in the 3rd Person

All emails should have the subject line: “11th Annual Holiday Art Market – [Artists Name]”.

You have three options to submit:

Fill out our Online Submission form, send images to images.maag@gmail.com, and send payment to arleen@mtairyartgarage.org.

Download and email the Submission Form (PDF), send images to images.maag@gmail.com, and send payment to arleen@mtairyartgarage.org.

Mail the form (PDF), photos, and a check to Mt. Airy Art Garage, 6622 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119.

Due Dates:

  • Application Deadline: Sunday, November 3rd, 11:59 PM  (Notification of Acceptance: Saturday, November 9)
  • Delivery and Setup: Friday, December 13, 6 – 9 PM
  • Holiday Art Market: Saturday, December 14, 11 AM – 6 PM – Sunday, December 15, 11 AM – 5 PM
  • Breakdown: Sunday, December 9, 5 – 6 PM

MAAG assumes no liability for any damage that may occur during the exhibit and is not responsible for any artwork left past the pickup date.

MAAG Rocks Art! 2019

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The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) will be continuing our 10th Anniversary with “MAAG Rocks Art!”, a one-day Arts Festival in Mt. Airy on Germantown Avenue between Mt. Pleasant and Sedgwick Avenues on Saturday, September 14, 2019 (rain date: Sunday, September 15). This is an opportunity for the diverse community of creative emerging and seasoned artists to exhibit and sell their work in downtown Mt. Airy. This event will be free to the public and feature food vendors, live music, and tours of our new space once an hour on the hour.

We’re proud to announce the following artists who will be participating this year:

Denise Benrahou
Pillow and Tutu’s
 
Sheila & Deborah Brown
Jewelry
 
Jewelry
 
 
Handbags
 
Fine Art
 
Auriel Glanville
Geek Accessories
 
Nate Hirschbock
Ceramics
 
Gloria Klaiman
Fine Art
 
Itzik Lorant
Lamps
 
 
Belts and Handbags
 
Collage
 
Elizabeth Ralston
Painting
 
Roberto Rashid
Scarves
 
Andrew Siebert
Ceramic Sculptures
 
Karen Singer
Ceramics
 
Patricia Smith
Photographer
 
Larry West
Illustration
 

Musicians

  • Luke Cleary – 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Leslie Hamilton – 12 PM – 12:30 PM
  • Ian Wolf – 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
  • Barry Dwier –  1:30 PM – 2 PM
  • Charles Nolan –  2:10 PM – 2:40 PM
  • The Megs –  3 PM – 5 PM

Food Vendors

  • Pop-Pop’s
  • Phillip’s Tasty Hot Dogs
  • What’s on the Grill
  • Malelani Cafe

Community Partners and Groups

  • Weichert Realtors
  • Mt. Airy Playground
  • Voter Registration Table
  • Mt. Airy CDC

Second Annual Philly Family Pride Picnic & Arts Festival

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In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Philadelphia Family Pride, and the Mt. Airy Art Garage have partnered for the second year of the Philly Family Pride Picnic & Arts Festival. This event will be held at Lovett Library Park located at 6945 Germantown Avenue on Saturday June 22 with a rain date of Sunday, June 23, 2019. The event runs from 11 am–5 pm. Admission will be free and open to all ages, families, and community members.

This event will have family-specific entertainment, fine art and handcraft, music, food, and resource tables from a variety of organizations and nonprofits that provide services and support to LGBTQ families and youth.

Here’s the lineup for this year:
11am – Kids and Family Yoga
11:30am – Drag Story Time and Performance by Icon Ebony Fierce
12:30pm – Visit by the Mayor and other elected officials
1:00pm – Jan Jeffries “Music Over Matter”
3:00pm – Chana Rothman

Artists include:
Denise & Angelique Benrahou
Roz Dutton
Itzik Lorant
Arleen Olshan
Pat Smith
Larry West

 

 

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS! Second Annual Philly Family Pride Picnic & Arts Festival

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Saturday, June 22 Festival, Lovett Library Park, 11 am – 5 pm

Early bird application for MAAG member artists — Wednesday, May 8, 2018

Deadline for all applications — Saturday, June 22.

This is the Second Annual Philly Family Pride event in Mt. Airy that celebrates the diverse, beautiful, and extraordinary LGBTQ families and artists here in Philadelphia.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Philadelphia Family Pride, and the Mt. Airy Art Garage have partnered again for the second Philly Family Pride Picnic & Arts Festival. This event will be held at Lovett Library Park located at 6945 Germantown Avenue on Saturday June 22 with a rain date of Sunday, June 23, 2019. The event runs from 11 am–5 pm. Admission will be free and open to all ages, families, and community members.

This event will have family-specific entertainment, fine art and handcraft, music, food, and resource tables from a variety of organizations and nonprofits that provide services and support to LGBTQ families and youth.

Download the Open Call for Artists here. All artists, both emerging and professional, are invited to apply. Looking for more details on the Art Festival? FAQ: Find answers to important questions here. 

To apply, send the following to images.maag@gmail.com:

  • MAAG’s Submission Form
  • Up to 2 JPGs image (300 dpi) of the artwork you plan to submit
  • Entry Fee ($75 for members and $100 for nonmembers)
  • Jurying Fee ($15)
  • Artist Bio/Statement

NOTE: The above items may also be delivered by snail mail.

Looking to submit your table fee online?

$75 for MAAG members + $15 Jury Fee (plus $3 service charge per transaction)

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$100 for non-members + $15 Jury Fee (plus $3 service charge per transaction). 

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Community table slots will include LGBTQ organizations providing resources to the community and will be by invitation only. Questions may be sent to Stephanie Haynes at stephanie@phillyfamilypride.org

Mt. Airy Art Garage Salon Artist Talk with Pat Smith

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Saturday, May 11th from 4pm to 6pm, Pat Smith will be giving her Salon Artist Talk at the Mt. Airy Art Garage Gift Shop located at 6622 Germantown Ave.

Pat Smith is a landscape and nature photographer who has been photographing since the 1970s. A biology major in college, she has always been greatly interested in the natural world and its beauty. “Nature is a wonderful thing to commune with,” she says. Pat often photographs with a focused, direct vision, and her photos reflect it: each contains a singular, clear subject and a strong sense of balance.

Join Pat to hear her discuss her work, process, influences, and inspiration. Learn valuable insights, view her work, and merchandise will be available.

Pat’s artwork can be seen online at stores.patsmithphoto.com.

Stop by every First Saturday to hear from one guest artist and interact / network with other members of the MAAG Community.

The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5. Light refreshments will be served.

Mt. Airy Art Garage Salon Artist Talk with Larry West

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Saturday, April 6th from 4pm to 6pm, Larry West will be giving his Salon Artist Talk at the Mt. Airy Art Garage Gift Shop located at 6622 Germantown Ave.

Larry West is a Philadelphia Artist who specializes in classic pen and ink drawings, digital designing, photography, and more. His inspirations comes from exploring the occult, the macabre, and examining the taboos in contemporary society by portraying them in a different light. Larry’s credits include illustrations for the band Wednesday 13, Mikimoto jewelry, and the Admiral Theatre. His photography was published in Rolling Stone Magazine and Philadelphia Weekly.

Join Larry to hear him discuss his work, process, influences, and inspiration. Learn valuable insights, view his work, and merchandise will be available.

Larry’s artwork can be seen online at larrywestproductions.com.

Stop by every First Saturday to hear from one guest artist and interact / network with other members of the MAAG Community.

The event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $5. Light refreshments will be served.

Open Call For Artists – Makers and Lovers

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Deadline for Submissions: March 8th, 2019

The Philadelphia Theatre Company, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, in partnership with the Mt. Airy Art Garage Gallery, is now accepting applications to exhibit your work.

The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) is holding an open call for artists to submit images for “Makers and Lovers;” a gallery opportunity happening this coming March at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (480 S. Broad Street). We encourage artists to submit up to two pieces of work to be on display and for sale in this upcoming exhibit. In honor of Women’s History Month, some of the themes we are looking for are race, feminism, diversity, sexuality, and a look at being black and queer and female in America.

Makers and Lovers is the final of three exhibits MAAG will mount at The Philadelphia Theatre Company. The conclusion of the season will feature the world premiere of How to Catch Creation, an inspirational story running March 22 – April 14, 2019. In the mid-1960s, a black, queer, feminist writer’s life is changed when her girlfriend tells her some unexpected news. Fifty years later, the reverberations of that moment still echo in the lives of four individuals in the rapidly changing city of San Francisco. Christina Anderson’s stunning and complex examination of the universal act of creation—creation of life, of family, of art—spans space and time to inspire a new generation of makers and lovers. So it only makes sense that our final MAAG exhibition for the season is Makers and Lovers.

To apply, send the following to images.maag@gmail.com:

  • MAAG’s Submission Form
  • Up to 2 JPGs image (300 dpi) of the artwork you plan to submit for the MAAG wall
  • Jurying Fee ($20/members, $25/non-members per image)
  • Artist Bio/Statement

NOTE: The above items may also be delivered by snail mail.

Due Dates:

  • February 18th: Accepting Submissions
  • March 11th: Submission Deadline
  • March 12th: Submissions will be juried and artists will be notified if work has been accepted.
  • March 13-16th: Delivery of all accepted artwork.
  • March 22nd: Artists’ Preview Night at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre
  • March 27th: Opening performance
  • April 17th-19th: Pick up of all unsold work at The MAAG Gallery

MAAG assumes no liability for any damage that may occur during the exhibit and is not responsible for any artwork left past the pickup date

You can download your information and forms HERE.

MAAG Members – $20 PER PIECE

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Non-MAAG Members – $25 PER PIECE

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Illustration by Arleen Olshan

 

March MAAG Salon Artist Talks Featuring Mary Ann Domanska

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As part of MAAG’s  monthly series of artist talks on the first Saturday of every month, this March we will be featuring Mary Ann Domanska.

Mary Ann Domanska is a 2nd grade teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia, Pa., where she has taught for the past sixteen years. Mary Ann earned a B.F.A. in Performing Arts with a minor in creative writing from Emerson College in Boston, MA, and a masters degree in Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College in 2001. There, she studied with the notable Latino poet, Martín Espada, and with Kristin Linklater, author of Freeing the Natural Voice. She spent her early career in Los Angeles where she held various positions in the entertainment industry including as a script reader for MGM Studios and as an assistant at the International Documentary Association (IDA) in Hollywood. She attended The Creative Writing Institute (graduate level) at Arcadia University where she completed her middle grade novel, EmicRizzle, Tinkerer, which was published in December, 2016, through Mnemosyne Books. Her current work in progress is a sequel entitled Emic Rizzle Commits Random Acts of Art. She published an article in the SCBWI Bulletin (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) entitled, Writing a Middle Grade Novel? Talk to an Expert. Talk to a ‘Tween! She has published several poems in the Philly Poetry Anthology with WRAGS Ink, Publishing (2012) and a recent collection entitled Unraveled through Moonstone Arts Center (Philadelphia).

She performs locally at the Stagecrafters Theatre in Chestnut Hill. She is on the board of MAAG (Mt. Airy Art Garage) and founded/hosted The Swerve, a monthly open mic poetry event that ran from 2014-2015.

Learn more about Mary Ann Domanska’s work at here website, http://maryanndomanska.com

Stop by 6622 Germantown Ave every month to hear one of our artists speak about their work, process, influences, and inspirations– and get to know more members of the Art Garage community as well! 

Join us this Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, from 4 PM to 6 PM.  Refreshments will be provided!