In cooperation with the Center for Emerging Visual Artists, The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University is proud to present Far Away from the Beginning: A Departure from Childhood Idealism, curated by Tara Caton. Exhibiting Career Development Program Fellows include: Anne Canfield, Darla Jackson, Joelle Jensen, John Karpinski, Jedediah Morfit, Caleb Nussear, Scott Pellnat, Peter Prusinowski, Serena Perrone, Matthew Neff, and Cecelia Rembert. The artwork in this exhibition examines a departure from the idealism of childhood. Once we outgrow the comfort of our youth, we are exposed to the complex reality of adulthood. Life experiences alter our childhood memories creating a complex fantasy world of idealism and darkness. These artists look back on their early years to regain a sense of hope but can’t escape the melancholy of age. Distanced from the toys, adventures, and dreams of our past, we are all far away from the beginning.

Career Development Program

Opening on Thursday October 2, 5:30-7:30 pm. Reception with the curator on Thursday October 23rd, 5:30-7:30. A POST exhibition curated by Lee Stoetzel, the Director of the West Collection Featuring Genevieve Coutroubis, the Dufala Brothers, Drew Leshko, Erin Murray, Daniel Petraitis and Francesca Pfister. In addition to regular gallery hours, Underground is open from noon to six during the first weekend of Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (October 4th and 5th). Reception with the curator on Thursday October 23rd, 5:30-7:30 A POST exhibition curated by Lee Stoetzel, the Director of the West Collection Featuring Genevieve Coutroubis, the Dufala Brothers, Drew Leshko, Erin Murray, Daniel Petraitis and Francesca Pfister In addition to regular gallery hours, Underground is open from noon to six during the first weekend of Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (October 4th and 5th).

Regional Community Arts Program

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, Astral Artists, and Jacobs Music are pleased to present: Julia Stratton: Scriabin Music Boxes. New sculptures by CFEVA Career Development Program alumna Julia Stratton inspired by the piano music of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin. Astral Pianist Koji Attwood will perform a selection of Scriabin’s compositions in a concert immediately preceding the exhibition opening. This collaborative event, which celebrates CFEVA’s 25th anniversary and Astral Artists’ 15th anniversary, is being presented to strengthen the artistic dialogue between the musical and visual arts and their audiences. Attwood’s concert at Jacobs Music preceding the opening is free but seating is limited and must be reserved. To reserve a seat contact: 215-735-6999 or kendra@astralartists.org.

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Presented in Partnership by The Center for Emerging Visual Artists and The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education: Ghosts and Shadows, Guest Curated by Warren Angle. Outdoor art installations by CFEVA Career Development Program Fellows Jennifer Chapman, Keiko Miyamori, Kara Rennert and Marisha Simons. Jennifer Chapman, Keiko Miyamori, Kara Rennert, and Marisha Simons were chosen to produce site specific installations because of their poetic sense of place. Each artist has set up a dialogue with the natural and human constructed landscape at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education’s Second Site location. They have mined specific references to place and sensations of past and present using audio as well as visual components in the construction of their works. On Saturday, September 6th, there will be a Free Round Trip Shuttle leaving Ivy Ridge Station (R6 Train) at 3 pm and returning to the station at 5 pm. To see a video introduction to the installations by Vincent Romaniello go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAK3JAls8iw

Career Development Program

Images of work by POST artists projected on multiple screens in the Tuttleman Auditorium. An ideal time to pick up your 2008 Directory, meet POST artists, browse the ICA galleries, and start planning your Open Studio Tours.

Regional Community Arts Program

Visit artist studios in Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, Germantown, Manayunk, East Falls, Fairmount, Center City West, Rittenhouse Square, Graduate Hospital, West Philly, and more.

Regional Community Arts Program

Visit artist studios in South Philly, Center City East, North Philly, Northern Liberties, Kensington, Fishtown, Port Richmond, and more

Regional Community Arts Program