Temple @ Sage Projects

Educator, Jon Manteau, brought his class in to talk about some of the topics he has lined up for their upcoming projects, using the work of Purpose/Repurpose as examples.

We welcome teachers to bring in their classes. Please let us know via email just in case someone else has already scheduled a visit. sagewhat@warpmail.net

Temple @ Sage Projects

Educator, Jon Manteau, brought his class in to talk about some of the topics he has lined up for their upcoming projects, using the work of Purpose/Repurpose as examples.

We welcome teachers to bring in their classes. Please let us know via email just in case someone else has already scheduled a visit. sagewhat@warpmail.net

COLOREVOLUTION: A Matter of Light

Sunday, March 29th will be the final day for the current exhibition PURPOSE/REPURPOSE at Sage Projects.

Next Show
COLOREVOLUTION: A Matter of Light
will bring together five Philadelphia painters: Karen Baumeister, Paul Behnke, Nic Coviello, James Erikson, and Michelle Marcuse in the lower level project space.

COLOREVOLUTION: A Matter of Light
is defined by the use of color and light as seen through a physical progression, in real time, as one moves slowly through this exhibition of 5 painters’ works. Press Release (pdf)

Upper Level
Paintings and assemblage work by Rob Solomon, Jon Manteau, Vincent Romaniello, Henry Bermudez and David Foss along with the Project Space artists.

Sage Projects
Reception Sunday, April 5, 5-7pm
Closes Sunday, April 26
Regular Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 12-6
Friday - Sunday 2-8
333 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147

COLOREVOLUTION: A Matter of Light

Sunday, March 29th will be the final day for the current exhibition PURPOSE/REPURPOSE at Sage Projects.

Next Show
COLOREVOLUTION: A Matter of Light
will bring together five Philadelphia painters: Karen Baumeister, Paul Behnke, Nic Coviello, James Erikson, and Michelle Marcuse in the lower level project space.

COLOREVOLUTION: A Matter of Light
is defined by the use of color and light as seen through a physical progression, in real time, as one moves slowly through this exhibition of 5 painters’ works. Press Release (pdf)

Upper Level
Paintings and assemblage work by Rob Solomon, Jon Manteau, Vincent Romaniello, Henry Bermudez and David Foss.

Sage Projects
Reception Sunday, April 5, 5-7pm
Show extended through Sunday May 3
Regular Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 12-6
Friday - Sunday 2-8
333 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147

Michelle Marcuse @ Painted Bride

Michelle Marcuse
As Seen On Site
an installation of mixed media works by Michelle Marcuse.
Combining digital images and wax, Marcuse observes
“locations existing counter to our own."

The Painted Bride Art Center
April 3 - May 16
Receptions: April 3 and May 1, 5pm-7pm
230 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.925.9914

Above, Core Of Stillness, Digital print to wax on paper, 4.75 x 6.25"

Michelle Marcuse @ Painted Bride

Michelle Marcuse
As Seen On Site
an installation of mixed media works by Michelle Marcuse.
Combining digital images and wax, Marcuse observes
“locations existing counter to our own."

The Painted Bride Art Center
April 3 - May 16
Receptions: April 3 and May 1, 5pm-7pm
230 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.925.9914

Core Of Stillness, Digital print to wax on paper, 4.75 x 6.25"

David Foss, Happy Birthday!

We celebrated artist extraordinaire, David Foss' birthday at 333 South. All the usual condiments of cake, cupcakes, wine, gifts and cards were present. Besides being a member of Sage Projects, Dave is the director of DaVinci Art Alliance, and has worked in the arts community wearing a number of hats. David has an installation, sculptures and recent paintings in the current show that is up until March 31, come by and see them. All the best to you on your birthday!!

David Foss, Happy Birthday!

We celebrated artist extraordinaire, David Foss' birthday at 333 South. All the usual condiments of cake, cupcakes, wine, gifts and cards were present. Besides being a member of Sage Projects, Dave is the director of DaVinci Art Alliance, and has worked in the arts community wearing a number of hats. David has an installation, sculptures and recent paintings in the current show that is up until March 31, come by and see them. All the best to you on your birthday!!

Anne Fabbri honored

Last night there was a presentation of the first Sage Project Recognition Award honoring Anne Fabbri as someone who has made a significant contribution to the arts. It was very well attended by friends and colleagues alike.

Anne was of the director of the Noyes Museum and the Paley Design Center at Philadelphia University. She was an art critic at the Daily News and wrote a column for Art Matters called The Contrarian. She curated numerous shows including many for Art in City Hall. Ms. Fabbri continues to write reviews for Art in America and the Broad Street Review and is active as a juror. For a more complete biography visit here.

Many industries make a point of celebrating the people who make contributions like the Academy Awards, the Emmys, and locally the Benny Awards. But it is all too rare an occurrence in the visual arts here in Philadelphia. We hope that will change and that the idea will catch on.

Anne Fabbri honored

Last night there was a presentation of the first Sage Project Recognition Award honoring Anne Fabbri as someone who has made a significant contribution to the arts. It was very well attended by friends and colleagues alike.

Anne was of the director of the Noyes Museum and the Paley Design Center at Philadelphia University. She was an art critic at the Daily News and wrote a column for Art Matters called The Contrarian. She curated numerous shows including many for Art in City Hall. Ms. Fabbri continues to write reviews for Art in America and the Broad Street Review and is active as a juror. For a more complete biography visit here.

Many industries make a point of celebrating the people who make contributions like the Academy Awards, the Emmys, and locally the Benny Awards. But it is all too rare an occurrence in the visual arts here in Philadelphia. We hope that will change and that the idea will catch on.

Great Night

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the music of Jeff Baumeister on keyboards, Madison Rast on bass and Dan Monaghan on drums. We plan on doing it again on April 5th so mark your calendar. There will also be a new show up by then. In the background you can see the wall painting by Henry Bermudez.

Great Night

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the music of Jeff Baumeister on keyboards, Madison Rast on bass and Dan Monaghan on drums. We plan on doing it again on April 5th so mark your calendar. There will also be a new show up by then. In the background you can see the wall painting by Henry Bermudez.

Nic Coviello Metro Philadelphia

Nic Coviello Metro Philadelphia

UPDATE

Saturday, March 14, 5-7 pm. Woodmere Museum reception for CONTEMPORARY VOICES. Members Karen Baumeister, Paul Behnke and Robert Solomon where chosen by juror/artist Sam Gilliam for this exhibition. Scroll down for more.

Jazz with Jeff Baumeister leading a trio on piano with Madison Rast on bass and Dan Monaghan on drums. Sunday, March 15, 5-8 pm. Sage Projects 333 South Street. Scroll down for more.

Members Nic Coviello and Henry Bermudez at the Crane Building through the end of the month. Nic at Nexus and Henry at the Ice Box. Scroll down for more.

Purpose/Repurpose continues with 10 members of Sage Projects at 333 South Street. See the sidebar for details on hours, parking etc. Scroll down for details on the exhibition.

Thank you

It is really nice when fellow artists, bloggers and the press are supportive of an artistic project like Sage Projects. Following are a few links that have mentions. Thank you all! Sorry if we missed anyone.

Philly Art Galleries

fiftyonefiftyone

Fellow artist and blogger Tim McFarlane with some great photos of the space and members.

Philebrity

Taiwan News

Channel 6

Street Talkin

Weekly Press

Philadelphia Weekly listing and photo

City Paper listing

Funnel Pages

Unpredictable Thoughts

stephadelphia

Image above by Tim McFarlane of work by David Foss and Henry Bermudez.

Thank you

It is really nice when fellow artists, bloggers and the press are supportive of an artistic project like Sage Projects. Following are a few links that have mentions. Thank you all! Sorry if we missed anyone.

Philly Art Galleries

fiftyonefiftyone

Fellow artist and blogger Tim McFarlane with some great photos of the space and members.

Philebrity

Taiwan News

Channel 6

Street Talkin

Weekly Press

Philadelphia Weekly listing and photo

City Paper listing

Funnel Pages

Unpredictable Thoughts

stephadelphia

Image above by Tim McFarlane of work by David Foss and Henry Bermudez.

Slideshow

Purpose/Repurpose Exhibition

Slideshow of Purpose/Repurpose.

Slideshow

Purpose/Repurpose Exhibition

Slideshow of Purpose/Repurpose.

Jeff Baumeister plays Sage Projects: Update

Jazz pianist, Jeff Baumeister will be performing on Sunday, March 15th between the hours of 5-8 pm at Sage Projects at 333 South Street. He will be joined by Madison Rast on bass and Dan Monaghan on drums. There will be other galleries open that day on the street and as we get more details we will share them with you. Learn more about Jeff and his music on his myspace page.

Jeff Baumeister plays Sage Projects: Update

Jazz pianist, Jeff Baumeister will be performing on Sunday, March 15th between the hours of 5-8 pm at Sage Projects at 333 South Street. He will be joined by Madison Rast on bass and Dan Monaghan on drums. There will be other galleries open that day on the street and as we get more details we will share them with you. Learn more about Jeff and his music on his myspace page.

Opening Day

Prupose/Repurpose opened yesterday at 12 noon and we were actually almost completely ready. We had about 10 days from the time we got the keys to 333 South Street until the doors opened to the public to transform the former retail space into a gallery. That entailed a lot of spackling and painting over of the sponged, faux paint and magenta spiral staircases. Then of course there is the installation and the materials to let the public know we are open. All 10 members that are in the show pitched in and that is what made it possible to put together in such a short time.

Henry Bermudez decided to keep the red background for one of his wall paintings (see detail above). He said he wanted to keep the spirit of the former place and to remind us of the situation that brought us to getting the space.

A couple teaser photos for now, come out to the opening Sunday, March 8th to see the real thing.

Dave Foss' work with Lisa the gallerina at her post.

Detail shot of Jon Manteau's excavation installation above. Excavation tent from Vincent Romaniello and a wider, partial view of Manteau/Romaniello collaborative Excavation piece below.


Thank you to all those who came out to see the show on our opening day.

Opening Day

Prupose/Repurpose opened yesterday at 12 noon and we were actually almost completely ready. We had about 10 days from the time we got the keys to 333 South Street until the doors opened to the public to transform the former retail space into a gallery. That entailed a lot of spackling and painting over of the sponged, faux paint and magenta spiral staircases. Then of course there is the installation and the materials to let the public know we are open. All 10 members that are in the show pitched in and that is what made it possible to put together in such a short time.

Henry Bermudez decided to keep the red background for one of his wall paintings (see detail above). He said he wanted to keep the spirit of the former place and to remind us of the situation that brought us to getting the space.

A couple teaser photos for now, come out to the opening Sunday, March 8th to see the real thing.

Dave Foss' work with Lisa the gallerina at her post.

Detail shot of Jon Manteau's excavation installation above. Excavation tent from Vincent Romaniello and a wider, partial view of Manteau/Romaniello collaborative Excavation piece below.


Thank you to all those who came out to see the show on our opening day.

Associated Press piece

Caption from 6ABC, Action News illustrating an AP story on the new South Street art scene that has gained local and national news attention.

Artists Paul Behnke, left, Jon Manteau, second right, and Vincent Romaniello, right, with Studio Art Group Engaged, transform a vacant store into an art project space on South Street in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009. Artists are occupying vacant storefronts along South Street for the cost of utilities in an attempt to enliven barren buildings. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Another photo with Henry Bermudez and the interior of the space here.

Associated Press piece

Caption from 6ABC, Action News illustrating an AP story on the new South Street art scene that has gained local and national news attention.

Artists Paul Behnke, left, Jon Manteau, second right, and Vincent Romaniello, right, with Studio Art Group Engaged, transform a vacant store into an art project space on South Street in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009. Artists are occupying vacant storefronts along South Street for the cost of utilities in an attempt to enliven barren buildings. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Another photo with Henry Bermudez and the interior of the space here.