Resources

20th Century artists who use symmetry to explore color theory:

(see other lessons on site for more color theory and design information)
http://math.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.pattern/lesson4art.html

For Local Area Arts:

Art in Philadelphia and Surrounding Communities:
All information taken from websites. Links are included in the text to learn more.

Inliquid
A nonprofit web-based community, presenting online and real world exhibitions and events; providing opportunities and exposure for contemporary visual artists; and serving as a free public hub for art information, resources and dialogue.
See the Exhibition and Event Guide on www.inliquid.com for area gallery and museum listings.
info@inliquid.com

Olde City
Located within our country's most historic square mile, Philadelphia's Old City was once a busy commercial waterfront district. By the early 1970’s many of its industrial and warehouse uses gave way to artists’ lofts, and a thriving arts community began to take root. The subsequent restoration and conversion of many historic industrial structures into large residential apartments coincided with an influx of art galleries, design firms, architects and performance groups during the 1980’s and 90’s.

Old City Arts Association
Old City Arts Association was formed in 1991 as the Old City community quickly grew to include galleries of all kinds, as well as theatre companies, artists’ cooperatives, workshops, schools, dance companies, design showrooms, and historic and cultural museums. Today, Old City is an active cultural, dining and shopping district, and one of the most appealing residential neighborhoods in downtown Philadelphia.
Old City Philadelphia is an easy walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center & many downtown hotels. The Old City neighborhood is small enough to be seen during a brief walking tour but interesting enough to spend several days exploring its many cultural and architectural gems.
Old City Arts Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and maintaining Old City as a vital meeting place for arts and culture in Philadelphia.
Phone 800.55.5191 or 215.625.9200
Website www.oldcityarts.org
* Download map from website

First Fridays
Hosted by the Old City Arts Association since its 1991 inception, First Friday is a unique cultural event in Philadelphia and one of the city’s most popular evening escapes. Held the first Friday of each month, this arts community “open house” brings together city dwellers and suburbanites, contemporary arts and antique collectors, aficionados of classical and contemporary design, and theater and performance buffs.
The welcoming informality of First Friday attracts crowds of casual browsers as well as buyers to each festive event, with dozens of galleries and cultural organizations of Old City hosting receptions and exhibition openings.
Several parking lots are located conveniently within the Old City Cultural District. In addition, on-street parking meter regulations in Old City are suspended by the City of Philadelphia after 5pm during First Fridays only.
When: The first Friday evening of each month, rain or shine, year-round.
Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Please Note There is no admission fee for First Friday - participating galleries are open to the public. First Friday hours for some Old City Arts members may vary during the summer and on holidays.

Mural Arts Program


Common Threads, Meg Saligman
Slide Show: http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1649278,00.html
"There is no program anywhere that better realizes the potential and value of art to our culture. As much as these murals have contributed to the beautification and revitalization of the City, the Mural Arts Program must be congratulated even more for engaging the youth of Philadelphia."
Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (MAP) started in 1984 as a component of the Anti-Graffiti Network (PAGN), a citywide initiative to eradicate destructive graffiti and address neighborhood blight. As part of this effort, PAGN hired mural artist Jane Golden to reach out to graffiti writers and to redirect their energies to mural making. Mural making not only helped these young men and women develop their artistic skills, but also empowered them to beautify their neighborhoods. In 1996, the City of Philadelphia recognized MAP as a program distinct from the Anti-Graffiti Network. At the same time, MAP established a non-profit organization, The Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates. The Advocates have a broad mission of youth development and neighborhood revitalization through the arts. The Mural Arts Program has produced over 2,700 murals throughout Philadelphia--more murals than any other city in the world. These murals have become a cherished part of the civic landscape and a great source of pride and motivation to the millions of residents and visitors who encounter them each year. Currently, MAP is involved in mural-making and art education throughout the city of Philadelphia. MAP's art education programs target under-served youth at neighborhood sites throughout Philadelphia, both after-school and during the summer. Art education classes use mural making to teach art, promote self-confidence, and foster life and job skills. With professional artists serving as educators and role models, MAP's art education programs serve more than 3,000 youth each year. Art education classes are offered at no fee, ensuring accessibility for all youth. MAP's community murals department works with more than 100 communities each year to create murals that reflect the culture of Philadelphia's neighborhoods. Mural projects often include stabilization of abandoned lots and revitalization of open spaces. MAP's community partners include block captains, neighborhood associations, public schools, community development corporations, local non-profits, and city agencies. MAP strives to coordinate mural projects with existing strategies for community development, thereby leveraging grassroots social capital to build positive momentum and stronger results. Employing over 300 artists each year, MAP is one of the largest employers in Philadelphia's arts community. MAP provides opportunities for artists with a variety of skills to work together to create interesting and beautiful murals. MAP also strives to employ an ethnically diverse group of artists. Drawing on the styles of artists from different cultures, MAP's murals reflect Philadelphia's wonderfully diverse neighborhoods.
Philadelphia is nationally and internationally recognized as America's "City of Murals." Every year more than 5,000 tourists and residents enjoy MAP's mural tours. In October, Philadelphia's annual Mural Arts Month, over 5,000 people attend citywide events such as lectures and gallery exhibitions. MAP also produces popular items such as the books acclaimed Philadelphia Murals and the Stories They Tell and the recently published More Philadelphia Murals, a short film titled A Healing Kaleidoscope, and an annual mural calendar.
*See Virtual Tour for map:
http://www.muralarts.org/getinvolved/tours/

Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
1729 Mount Vernon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.685.0750
info@muralarts.org
http://www.muralarts.org/
Tours are available (see website)

The Mosaic Murals of Isaiah Zagar

(PhilaDeli)
"...what could be called a life's work making the city of Philadelphia PA... into a labyrinthine mosaic museum..."
http://www.isaiahzagar.org/

Museums

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
http://www.philamuseum.org/main.asp
Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday evenings until 8:45 p.m.
Closed Mondays and legal holidays.
Students (with valid ID): $8
Sundays: Pay what you wish all day

Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Corner of Germantown Avenue and Bells Mill Road in Chestnut Hill
http://www.woodmereartmuseum.org
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Closed Monday and major holidays
Admission
$5 suggested donation
$3 seniors and students
Members and children under 12 free

The Barnes Foundation
300 N. Latch's Lane
Merion, PA 19066-1729
Phone: (610) 667-0290
For general inquiries
info@barnesfoundation.org
For reservations
(610) 667-0290 - Option 5
reserve@barnesfoundation.org
www.barnesfoundation.org
Hours
September through June: Friday, Saturday, Sunday -- 9:30am to 5:00pm
July & August: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday -- 9:30am to 5:00pm
Advanced reservations are required

Glencairn Museum
Bryn Athyn, PA
See website:
http://www.glencairnmuseum.org/

Sculpture Nearby:

Rodin Museum
The Rodin Museum, which opened to the public in 1929, houses 124 sculptures, including bronze casts of the artist's greatest works: The Thinker, perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world; The Burghers of Calais, his most heroic and moving historical tribute; Eternal Springtime, one of the most powerful works dealing with human love; powerful monuments to leading French intellectuals such as Apotheosis of Victor Hugo; and the culminating creation of his career, The Gates of Hell, on which the artist worked from 1880 until his death in 1917.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street
P.O. Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
http://www.rodinmuseum.org/
Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and holidays.
(Hours subject to change.)
Admission
A contribution of $3.00 per person is suggested.

Public Art: Sculpture in the City

Love Park
Robert Indiana's 1978 "Love" sculpture
John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Clothespin
Claes Oldenburg, 1976
North side of Market at 15th

Swann Memorial Fountain
Alexander Stirling Calder, 1924
Memorial to Dr. Wilson Cary Swann
Center of the circle Logan Square. 19th and the Parkway

Check out
http://www.philart.net/
for public sculpture in the city

Grounds for Sculpture
exhibits works by well-known and emerging contemporary sculptors in the museum buildings and landscaped sculpture park.
Open to the Public:
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm November – March
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am - 8 pm April – October
Fee:
Students Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday $4.00
Friday, Saturday $7.00, Sunday $12.00
18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 586-0616
http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/