CFEVA at The Science Center @ 3600 Market Street
Take Care (of Us)
Guest Juried by Natasha Zeta
On View July 16-September 4
Opening Reception Thursday, July 16, 5-7 PM.
3600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Please contact lily@cfeva.org for more information.
Pictured: Brent Galen Adkins, Riva and Bianca, 2025, Silver Halide Print
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Participating Artists: Brent Galen Adkins, Ryanne Bonde, Gwen Charles, Mariandrie, Catia Colagioia, Beth Coleman, Lauren Deal, Andrea Finch, Guizi Gao, Elizabeth Janney, Ivy Jewell, Randy Lertdarapong, Zhi-fang Li, Julia Lines Wilson, Jessalyn Mailoa, Nicole Maynard, Henry Morales, Nishii, Daire O'Boyle, Jessica Puma, Sammy Rivera, Shannon Ryan, Georgena Senior, Ashley Catharine Smith, Meredith Tenney-Free, Bella Wattles, Meg Wolensky, Moones Zeydabadi Nejad
Exhibition Statement: "As artists, we imagine what could be different, sometimes what could be better. This exhibition invites engagement with that impulse while confronting the tensions that arise when our imaginings meet flawed reality. Take Care (of Us) explores how we shape (and are shaped by) ecosystems, environments, and one another, even as we remain vulnerable to forces beyond our control.
Take Care (of Us) is not about prescribing solutions, but about holding space for complexity, interconnection, contradiction, and hope. “Take care” has many meanings: a caution toward one’s unintended impact, but also a preemptive taking of responsibility; to tend to, shelter and protect, or a goodbye that bids, 'look after yourself.' Each reflects our tacit attachments to a world larger than ourselves."
This exhibition is in partnership with The Science Center at 3600 Market, the former Esther Klein Gallery. For decades, the Science Center has embraced the arts as a vital part of innovation and community-building. From Esther Klein’s visionary belief that art and science together spark curiosity, creativity, and progress, to today’s partnerships with organizations like the Center for Emerging Visual Artists, that commitment remains central to our mission. By investing in diverse, local artistic talent, the Science Center continues to create space for new voices, perspectives, and ideas—recognizing that a vibrant, inclusive arts ecosystem strengthens both our innovation community and the city we call home.