DRAGNET: The Art Show

SAGE PROJECTS is putting out an All Points Bulletin “APB” for Philly’s finest (artists that is). We are on the lookout for area talent and aim to sweep up artists who fly under the radar along with the usual suspects. Artists, see the links below for participation.

As a result of the poor economy, Sage Projects was selected to fill one of the many vacant store fronts on South Street and we would like to return that generosity to the community. Our mission for Dragnet is to share the walls, floors and ceilings with as many artists as possible, creating an exciting, diverse survey. We place no limits on the type of artwork and accept work on a first come, first serve basis. No judges, no jury, and no commissions. We invite the public to make purchases to show support.

Paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture, video and more will make up this wide ranging, inclusive exhibition by area talent.

A reception for the artists will be from 6-8pm on First Friday, August 7, 2009. Show dates Sunday, July 19 through August 30, 2009. See the sidebar for hours and parking.

Sage Projects is located at 333 South Street, Philadelphia, across from the TLA.

Call For Artists
Artist Agreement Form (complete details, please read)
Artist Work Form (fill out and bring with artwork)
Press Release

Audio thanks to Internet Archive
Photographs by Heather Phillips

Sage Members @ Rosenfeld and beyond

Paul Behnke and Rob Solomon will be included in the summer group show at the Rosenfeld Gallery joining 6 other artists who work in diverse mediums including terra cotta, bronze, encaustic, and painting. For all the details visit Paul's blog Structure and Imagery.

Paul will also have work in Art of the State in Harrisburg. The exhibition will runs through the summer months closing on Sunday, September 20, 2009.

Above, Stranger Gardens, 2008, acrylic on canvas, 42x42 inches by Paul Behnke.

Personal Boundaries Exhibition at SAGE PROJECTS

Shannon Donovan



Rebecca Kelly



Jessica Julius



Juri Kim-Oliva



Carol McHarg



Emily Erb



Kathryn Pannepacker



Emma Salamon



Carol Taylor-Kearney


The Personal Boundaries exhibition at SAGE PROJECTS opened June 14 and runs through July 12. Gallery Hours are Wed. and Thurs. 12-6, Fri. Sat. and Sun. 2-8. Here are some photographs of the artworks in the exhibition by the nine talented artists.

Window to Sage Projects

Artist Heather Phillips and friend taking pictures as part of her installation for Tenuous Magic Parts. There are more photographs from the series here.

Fat Man little boy

Fat Man little boy rocked Sage Projects on First Friday. It was well attended but only the strong of heart and ears stood right in front of the wall of power. As you could see some even jumped in to dance. Thanks to the band and all the folks who came out to enjoy the art and music. Cellphone images by Jon Manteau.

First Friday @ SAGE

Tenuous Magic Parts has been extend one week and continues through June 7, featuring artists Dustin Metz, Heather Phillips, Ricardo Rivera, Paul Rodriguez, Karen Stone and Ben Will.

Live music from
Fat Man little boy
First Friday/June 5th, 6-8pm
Dave Auth-Bass/Vocals
Brad Martin-Guitar/Back Vocals
Anthony Byrnes-Drums

Sage Projects
333 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Manteau and Rodriguez "Back On My Feet"

The "Back On My Feet" benefit will feature 100 - 10x10 inch panels by "Back on My Feet" artists and Philadelphia artists including SAGE artists Jon Manteau and Paul Rodriguez. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the non-profit.

"Back On My Feet" Benefit
Bridgette Mayer Gallery
June 5, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Exhibition will run through July, 2009

Above image, GB–VS-GR, house paint on panel, 10x10 inches, 2009 by Jon Manteau.