hey everyone,
tomorrow is the 2nd of 3 Aviaire trunk shows that i’m having down at the South Philadelphia Tap Room (1509 Mifflin St).
Please come out for some great deals on holiday gifts for that special lady or man friend in your life! (about 30% off retail prices on EVERYTHING!)
for her: antique watch movement, pocket watch casing, and typewriter key necklaces, rings, earrings, and pins.
for him: watch movement and typewriter key cufflinks and tie tacks/lapel pins. OH, and did i mention the LIBERTY BELLS??
also hand-crocheted hats to keep your ears warm, recycled leather and crocheted wrist cuffs.
and you can’t go wrong with the city’s best brunch, and drink specials for this event ($2 kenzingers and $4 mimosas!)
last week i sold out of the watch movement necklaces in the first hour (!!!) so please come early so you get first pick! (i’ve been working my little fingers to the bone, so you’ll all have a good selection to start with)
see you tomorrow!
PS for a preview, go to www.flickr.com/aviairewares

thanks and happy holidays!
Carolynne

hola friends!

just wanted to write a little note about our upcoming birthday party! we’re 3 this month- how exciting!!!!

come out to the M Room THIS sunday Oct 11- join us for coctails, music, dancing and some raffles and silent auctions on some of philly’s finest independent artists and crafters- just a preview of what you can expect to find:

prints and jewelry by Tranquility/Say Hi Beth!
original painting by Nikki Virbitsky and fun cozy accessories by Tiny Airplanes
Jewelry by Aviaire

and one lucky individual will win the jackpot and receive an awesome service (yet to be announced- oh the suspense!) by the brand new

(hello- all you artists who are in need of a corporate identity!- logo, website, etc)
PS. we’ve also got some special discount cards here at Mew for them too- come pick one up before they’re gone!
and seriously, check out their site- these guys know what they’re doing AND they’re really good at working with artists with a budget.

ok well that’s all for now.

see you on sunday!!!
xoxo carolynne

Mew Gallery 3rd
Birthday Party!! 

Sunday, October 11th at the M Room.
Lots of music!  Lots of food!  Lots of fun!!

More details to follow. 

Mew Gallery + Circle Thrift’s

“New to You”

Clothing Swap
Friday, October 16, 2009 6-9
At Mew Gallery

Bored of your clothes but can’t afford anything new?
Mew Gallery is joining forces with Circle Thrift (www.circlethrift.com)to host a clothing swap!
Bring the clothes you don’t want/can’t fit in/never wore/don’t have room for
(in good condition and freshly laundered, please)!
Your fellow participants will do the same.  Unlimited swapping on clothing and accessories!  Mew Gallery will also be supplying access to sewing machines, some ribbons, buttons, and other trim, and fabric scraps so you can update your new finds.

Pre- Registration is required as space is limited.  Email Mew Gallery to sign up.
There will be a small door fee, which includes unlimited swapping and access to supplies.
All items left unclaimed will be donated to
Circle Thrift!
More details to come so stay tuned…

This is J.L. Schnabel’s second show at Mew Gallery! A reception for the artist will be held on August 8 from 5 to 9 PM. Her new work will be shown through September 10th.

I Am Writing To You With My Eyes is a new collection of emotionally turbulent portraits, drawings and texts by Philadelphia based artist/writer JL Schnabel. As an extension of her previous exhibitions, the work is based on the idea of the feminine heart being displaced by psychic trauma, teetering on the edge of madness, and yet still retaining a desire to be hopeful. At the core of the work is the notion of non-verbal communication, shown in the exhibition in handwritten and typewritten texts and symbols such as masks, eye beams and vintage cameras. Also explored is the suggestion of body language and supernatural powers such as telepathy and hypnosis, particularly between the females in this body of work who are almost all twins. The inclusion of multiple pairings of twins; a symbol the artist obsessively uses in all facets of her creative work, hints at the separation and conflicts of the emotional and logical selves, rampant with doom and gloom. While some of the twins are depicted conjoined, others are decisively separated, further visualizing the divide between desire and fear.

JL Schnabel is a Philadelphia based painter and writer. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School in N.Y.C in 2007. Aside from painting and writing, she also assembles Blood Milk jewelry, created with “haunted” antique objects and bone. www.bloodmilkjewelry.blogspot.com

hey everyone,

there’s a lot going on in the city this weekend. Craft fairs-a-plenty EVERYWHERE!
here are 2 that we’ll be representing at…

SATURDAY May 30
Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar
1200 E. Passyunk Ave (around the corner from Pat’s and Geno’s)
1-5PM

Stop by and say hello- I’ll be selling my jewelry (Aviaire Timepiece Jewelry)- necklaces (for guys and gals), earrings, cufflinks, tie tacks, lapel pins, etc. SUPER DISCOUNT PRICES!
also new leather cuffs and some close-outs such as guitar straps and hats!

then SUNDAY May 31
Fleisher’s Artspiration
A Free Community Arts Festival
for the Whole Family
10am-4pm

Our wonderful pal Erin will be selling some of her cute wares as well as some of ours- stop by and say hello!

Fleisher Art Memorial presents the third annual ARTspiration! — a FREE community arts festival. This outdoor festival will take place between Fleisher’s 719 Catharine Street and 705 Christian Street buildings and along the 700 block of Catharine Street. Family-oriented activities will include free art-making activities, a plant and herb sale, bake sale, book sale, art and craft sale, free performances, and a prize raffle. Neighborhood food vendors will also be on hand selling refreshments and treats for the whole family.

Booths will include new and familiar faces. Eggplants, cantaloupes, peppers, bananas and tomatoes will make their return at the popular “Play with Your Food” booth, where young people can transform them into zany creatures and colorful characters. Other returning booths will include face painting, printmaking, button-making, sidewalk chalking, portrait drawing, and more.

Come one, come all, and bring your bike!

Bicycle-art workshops for all ages are new this year. Festival-goers are invited to bring along their bikes for an artistic makeover — just in time for National Bike Month!This year’s festival will also feature several guests: The Please Touch Museum will arrive with their Play Patrol, a travel-sized version of the museum; The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division of Education Community Program will offer sunflower hat and medieval crown-making activities; and master muralist Cesar Viveros and Fuego Nuevo will lead an Aztec hieroglyph art-making activity in both Spanish and English. Performances will spotlight family-based Yaretzi, a Mexican folk dance group; a teen break dance demonstration; and Cambodian Classical Dance pieces. On the music front, DJ Jesus Soto returns as MC — spinning music for the whole family, with interludes by accordionist Benjamin Laden.Bring the kids, and tell your friends!

Also stop by the Art Star Craft Bazaar down at Penn’s Landing- a handful of our artists will be selling their wares both Saturday and Sunday!

See you out and about!- Carolynne

hello everyone,

just wanted keep you all updated on all of the going-ons here at MEW.

Stop in and check out our current exhibit: “Lessons Learned: New Artwork About Old Things” by Lea D. Sorrentino.

the exhibit runs thru May 7, so don’t miss it! in addition to all of the really great (and AFFORDABLE!) artwork on the walls, Lea has also constructed a really awesome 6ft. tall cut paper tree and a silhouette clothesline strung across the gallery.

I create art to understand the development of human perception and emotion. I use my artwork to tell stories, and use those stories as a vessel to create emotional connections with people. Many of the themes I use in my work are personal experiences that I feel are emotionally charged, but are universally related to. I am trying to guide my viewer into seeing that struggle is not defined by the cause, but by the emotion that cause leaves behind. I also use my artwork to explore the connections between a person’s class and their behavior.
Visually I try to make my work approachable. I use bright colors and simple drawings to express difficult experiences of my life. I want the viewer to assume that what they are about to see is secure and familiar, but in reality deals with adult subjects that can be awkward or uncomfortable. I use a “comic” style to make my artwork feel youthful and inviting, which helps push the juxtaposition of the content. I also try to use text not just to inform the viewer or push the story, but to guide them through a path around the piece.
My current work specifically deals with my experience becoming the person I am today. When you are younger you have the same emotions that you currently experience daily, but you do not have the knowledge to understand those emotions. With this work I am trying to make a time line of human growth and development. I want my artwork to be used as a way to discuss the aspects of emotion and struggle that are not individual, and are shared by all humans. -Lea Sorrentino 2009

Tuesday night workshops,
with instructor Rose Drew

April 21: Intro to Color Theory
Learn how to mix the colors you want

May 5: Intro to Gouache/Watercolor Painting
Get familiar with handling these paints

May 19: Greeting Card Painting
Create original cards with painted images

$25 per class*
*includes materials, light refreshments, and a 10%
discount on Mew Gallery boutique items.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required no later than the
Friday before each class: 215-625-2424 or mewgallery@yahoo.com

*Coming up in May & June: Tuesday night workshops with Miss Koco!
More info to come!

Join us for our Spring Fling Co-Op Artists’ Reception!

Friday April 24

Just in time to get those mother’s day gifts! come in and meet our amazing Co-Op artists, have some drinks, eat some snacks and get some great discounts!

- more info to come!

-carolynne

 

sign up now to reserve your spot!

Hi everyone! We have a lot of great things going on at Mew Gallery right now, so make sure you don’t miss out.

But before we get into all of that, I wanted to put in a good word for our friend Nikki Virbitsky. She is showing her new art work at Gleaners Cafe and Gallery. The show is called Incoming and will run from September 13-October 12, 2008. Gleaners is located at 917 S. 9th St. You can also check out Nikki’s website: Tiny Airplanes.

Ok, back to what’s going on at Mew Gallery.
This weekend will be the last couple of shows of Gas which we are hosting for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The play is by Anthology Project and runs for about 70 minutes. Here are the remaining showtimes:

Thurs. 9/11 - 8:00pm
Fri. 9/12 - 8:00pm & 11:00pm
Sat. 9/13 - 8:00pm

Tickets are $10. Visit Philly Fringe for more info.

Mew Gallery and Etsy.com will also be hosting another Craftadelphia event on September 20, 2008 from 11:00am-4:00pm.

What is Craftadelphia!, you ask?
Craftadelphia! is a sale featuring art, independently designed and produced items and tons of handmade delight.  It’s brought to you by the Philly Etsy Team and Mew Gallery. The event is held inside and outside at Mew Gallery.

There will also be live music by Erin Carey.

Featured artists & designers:

MWM Designs - Unique jewelry made using semi-precious gemstones and natural materials

Nicole Carey - One of a kind clothes, jewelry and accessories made from new and upcycled materials

Botodesigns - a little world of Japanese inspired robots and a plant who is far away from home. You can find the lovable characters in many shapes, sizes and forms: painted on canvas, sewn into dolls, pins, tshirts and more!

Bijoux by Allison - Distinctive handcrafted gemstone and vintage jewelry

Becky Augustine Jewelry Designs, LLC.  - creates “Simple, elegant, handcrafted jewelry for everyday wear.”  No matter what your occassion, you will always find a piece of BAJD to suit your needs, whether you are going to a formal event, or  just looking to dress up your jeans.  I incorporate semi-precious stone beads, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, and Swarovski crystals.  As well as being simple, and elegant, my jewelry is also classic, and natural looking!

Grace Christie - Sophisticated and meticulously handcrafted adornments to get you out of those sweats.

Ahlen Moin - Science fiction artist and writer

Tremundo - Handbags created from original designs and made from new, recycled and unique materials

Subsequent Craftadelphia event dates: October 11, October 18*, November 22 & December 6.

* The October 18th event is part of Design Philadelphia, a week long city wide celebration. This year’s theme is green design. This event will include an opening reception with drinks and hors d’oeurves.

Amy Sedaris is funny(so is her brother, David. Buy his newest book!) and she is going to be at one of my favorite stores in the universe, Fosters! COOL!Amy Sedaris Cooks with Michael O’Halloran of Bistro 7

Live! In Person!Amy Sedaris Cooks with Michael O’Halloran of Bistro 7Wednesday, October 29 5:00 PM - Cooking Demonstration 6:00 PM – Q&A 6:30 PM – Book Signing Reserved seating is SOLD OUT. Free limited standing room is available on a first-come basis. New! Click here to purchase a Book Foster’s Homeware 399 Market Street 215-925-0950 shopFosters.com P.S. this is a subliminal message for everyone to buy me presents at fosters. Love, Lauren