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 : Exhibitions

October 2nd - October 24th, 2008
Underground

Felicity R. "Bebe" Benoliel Gallery, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists

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 : Exhibitions

Current/Future Events

August 4 - September 5, 2008
Far Away From The Beginning: A departure from childhood idealism

Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, Drexel University, Nesbitt Hall, 33rd and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Career Development Program : Exhibitions

October 2nd - October 24th, 2008
Underground

Felicity R. "Bebe" Benoliel Gallery, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists

Regional Community Arts Program : Exhibitions

September 3 - September 25, 2008
Julia Stratton: Scriabin Music Boxes

The Felicity R. (Bebe) Benoliel Gallery, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 S. 18th Street, The Barclay, Suite 3A, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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.

Career Development Program : Exhibitions

September 6, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Ghosts and Shadows

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education’s Second Site, corner of Port Royal Ave and Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia.

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 : Exhibitions

August 10 - September 26, 2008
POST Preview at the Institute of Contemporary Art

Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia, 118 South 36th Street

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 : Exhibitions

August 11 - October 5, 2008
POST

Various artist studios West of Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

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 : Exhibitions

August 11 - October 12, 2008
POST

Various artist studios East of Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

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

Regional Community Arts Program : Exhibitions

Past Events

July 31 - August 21, 2008
Joelle Jensen and Jedediah Morfit: Décor/Decorum

The Felicity R. (Bebe) Benoliel Gallery, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 South 18th Street, The Barclay, Suite 3A, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists is pleased to present this Spotlight Exhibition: Jedediah Morfit’s work explores irresistible contemporary sculptural taboos including craft, religion, and narrative. His sculpted plates are as much a celebration of the pleasures of carving and storytelling as they are an examination of the problem of creating meaningful narratives in disjointed times. Joelle Jensen presents quiet, thoughtful and compelling views of lives left behind. The photographs of her parents’ home are beautiful, emotional and often humorous, looking almost scientifically at the spaces and emotional connections made between what was their life and the passage of time.

Career Development Program : Exhibitions

July 19 - August 1, 2008
CFEVA Fellows Salon Exhibition

Pellnat Home, 1634 South 13th Street in Philadelphia

Career Development Program Fellows from the Center for Emerging Visual Artists exhibit work in the context of a unique and creatively designed home. The exhibition features photographs, installation, books, paintings, sculpture, and prints.

Career Development Program : Exhibitions

June 26 - July 18, 2008
Michael Froio: Relic

The Felicity R. (Bebe) Benoliel Gallery, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 South 18th Street, The Barclay, Suite 3A, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists is pleased to present this CDP Alumni Solo Exhibition - Michael Froio: Relic. Michael Froio presents a photographic exhibition illustrating relics of Philadelphia’s past through four prominent historic Philadelphia buildings. Through large format black and white prints, Froio highlights what survives of these structures exploring the decay, surfaces and detail of hallowed spaces, creating a life-like presence in buildings at the end of their useful lives. Formally the work is carefully balanced using line and light to bring together architectural space and the chaos that has been introduced as a result of change or demolition.

Career Development Program : Exhibitions

May 19 - June 13, 2008
Pittsburgh Selections: Works on Paper by Artist Members of Pittsburgh Filmmaker/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

The Felicity R. (Bebe) Benoliel Gallery, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 237 South 18th Street, The Barclay, Suite 3A, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 29th from 5:30 – 7:30. The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, in cooperation wit