Starting Aug 4at 4PM (yes that’s TODAY!), we will be debuting our Acoustic MEWsic Saturdays with:

Movable Type! (next saturday, aug 11 will feature Day Maker. come join us for some mid afternoon chillin’ (in the AC of course!) out of the hot hot sun! following the Mewsic on sat the 11th, Please join us in celebrating the paintings and photographs of two artists local to the Philadelphia area! Photos by David Dworanczyk and paintings by Salihah Moore will be on display until September 21st. We hope to see you at the opening reception, August 11! Cocktails and hobnobbing from 5-9pm.

a bit more about the artists:

Photos by David Dworanczyk

While studying music at Rutgers University - Camden in New Jersey, David Dworanczyk took a trip to Europe to research composers of classical music. While on that trip, he discovered a love for another art form, black and white photography. In this art, David was able to capture slices of life that seem to pass by others in this fast-paced world in which we all live. David has attended The Santa Fe Workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, studying with acclaimed photographer, Tony O’Brien. David’s photographs have had numerous showings, including exhibits at Bauhaus Gallery, Vox Populi Gallery, and other past shows with Dissentia Curatorial Services. David currently resides in Philadelphia and is a drummer in three local musical acts.preview some work here and here

Paintings by Salihah Moore

Being a folk or self-taught artist, Salihah Moore strives to create a new mythology incorporating inspirations from indigenous art and her own ideas of societal evolution. Whales and faceless beasts, a strange written language, flying machines and images emerging from a fog, her art stimulates the unseen realms surrounding us. Using primarily watercolor and ink, Salihah’s art is simple, encouraging the audience to create their own fable. Studying at Bennington College for two years, Salihah “majored” in mysticism and science through picture books. She transferred to Temple University where she studied Biological Anthropology. Residing in West Philadelphia, Salihah sews hand painted bags, wallets and stuffed creatures for her suitcase shop called “Lion of the Sea.”

***** if you haven’t already, sign up for one of our great upcoming workshops before all the spaces get filled!!!****

(if you’ve expressed interest, but haven’t completed the registration process, time is running out to sign up for the Print Gocco workshop! hurry!!

Print Gocco Workshop: Tuesday Aug 14 6-9PM

Dice for Buttons!: Thursday Aug 23 6-9PM

Make your own Drop Spindle!: Wed Aug 29 6-9PM

and don’t forget! Craft Night Every Thursday at MEW! (*tentative, with minimum sign ups!) and we’re having a super $10 summer special!!!

more info on all of these will be available on Myspace and here!

inquire for more details!

info@mewgallery.org

thanks and see you soon!!xoxo Mew