Archive for October, 2009

The Bacon Show

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Mew Gallery Presents:

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Mew Gallery is proud to present its second show curated by the infamous Mike GenoThe Bacon Show is an exhibition of work celebrating the glory of bacon in all its sizzling, savory goodness.  Featuring artists Ellen Cagnassola, Cho, Jacob Crose, Mike Geno, Ken B.  Miller, SappyMoose Tree, John Wolfer, and more, the show will be up from October 31 through December 17.  An opening reception for the artists will be held on November 7 from 5 to 9 pm.

Mike Geno is a Philadelphia artist whose subjects include sock monkeys, deranged toys, Tasty Kakes, and choice cuts of meat.  His work elevates the kitsch and common to a unique level with a hard to resist mixture of humor and prowess.

Come out and celebrate your love for this cured breakfast meat before it jumps the shark like cupcakes did.


 

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Circle Thrift + Mew Gallery Clothing Swap!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Mew Gallery + Circle Thrift’s “New to You” Clothing Swap
Fri Oct 16. 6-9pm
At Mew Gallery 906 Christian Street
Circle Thrift is joining forces with Mew Gallery to host a clothing swap THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

Bring the clothes you don’t want/can’t fit in/never wear/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!  You will have access to sewing machines, some ribbon, buttons, and other trim so you can update your new finds. $5 at the door shows your support for both great South Philly stores!
Space is limited so email Mew to reserve your spot: mewgallery@yahoo.com

Birthday Party INFO

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Mew Gallery’s 3rd Birthday Party will NOT interfere with your watching of the Eagles’ game.

We are celebrating our birthday at 6 pm at the M Room on Sunday, October 11

The M RoOm:

15 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 739-5577

It is $5 at the door

There will be raffles.

There will be great music.

It will be awesome.

Mew Gallery Birthday Party and more!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

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

Kolbe Design!

(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