“Through the Lens of Zoe Strauss” from Ted Passon on Vimeo.

Local director Ted Passon has created a short profile of local Whitney Biennial alum Zoe Strauss.

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It’s a comedy night fundraiser this Saturday at Space 1026!

THE MUSICAL COMEDY
SONG AND DANCE COMEDY
SONG AND OR DANCE COMEDY

COMEDY NIGHT

With
Rose Luardo
Joanna Quigley
Liz Thamm
Eric Osterman
Jacob Marcinek
Hillary Rea
Isaac Ramos
Thom Lessner
Andrew Jeffrey Wright and more!

Saturday, Feb 26
8 – 10 PM
Donations accepted
Space 1026
1026 Arch Street

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Philagrafika 2010 is in full swing and tonight features 7 events tonight and 12 throughout the weekend. What is Philagrafika?

Philagrafika 2010 is the first presentation of what will become a recurring event in Philadelphia, celebrating the role of print in contemporary artistic practice.

Involving more than 300 artists at more than 80 venues throughout the city, Philagrafika 2010 will be one of the largest art events in the United States and the world’s most important print-related exposition.

The festival began last weekend and runs until April 11th. Read more about the festival at The New York Times, visit gallery openings at Space 1026, Pentimenti and more and check out the full schedule, artists, venues and all the details at Philagrafika2010.org

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Art about the city with these openings.

• Friday: Above, PBR’s art contest viewing party at Tattooed Moms.  Bring your own to win cash and beer in this national contest.  Enjoy cheaper than usual PBR and music from Rock Tits, Dave P and more.  Hang out with Vaudevillains New Years Brigade.  8 – 2 at 530 South Street
• Friday: Shoot laser beams out of your eyes at Space 1026!
• Friday: Copy Gallery hosts Philly Sprint Jawns ladies night.  Race on stationary bikes with Battleaxe Baby djing. Win prizes.  No fee to race, Fabric Horse shot girls, drinks and more.  319 A North 11th.
• Saturday: Art Star Opening 5 – 9
• Saturday: Jinxed Opening 6 – 10
• Saturay: Amberella Opening 7 – 11
• Ongoing until Jan 11th: Mew Gallery is closing and having a sale

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Stop by Space 1026 tonight for their annual art auction.  Bid on items from friends and residents of Space 1026 including Shepherd Fairey, Alex DaCorte, Jim Houser and many more.  Personally I’m hoping there will be something from Adam Wallacavage, I want one of his octopus chandeliers for my house.  Definitely recommended, I usually walk out with $300+ of great art every year.  Opening bid on all items is $5.  Doors open at 6 and bidding begins at 7.  Cash, check and credit cards welcome.

Space 1026 2009 Art Auction

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This Friday, Topstitch Boutique and F.U.E.L. present Heart to Heart, an art and fashion show benefit for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

The show will present the very best in independent designs and vendors, with clothing and accessories available for purchase on site and after show so be prepared to shop, ladies and gents. There will be raffle tickets for the goods and services provided by Philadelphia salons, eateries, bars, and staples can be bought for a chance to win a night to remember. as well as some very special things to bid on for the silent auction…
The show within a show: “Heart To Heart”, will showcase works by Philadelphia artists including members of Space 1026 and Padlock as well as many other talented local artists.
Artists use rubber hearts provided by Topstitch and incorporate them into their artwork to be displayed at the event. The art show will be open to the public for the duration of February.
Each piece is available for sale that night with partial proceeds benefiting C.H.O.P.

Participate in the art show by picking up your supply of rubber hearts (as seen above) to be used in the show. The final piece must be able to be hung on the gallery wall. Pick up your hearts at Topstitch (311 Market), Space 1026 (1026 Arch Street), MONA studios and Framers Workroom (2103 Walnut).

Presale tickets are $20 and can be bought online here, while tickets at the door will be $25. The lovely ladies at Topstitch have blessed us with a limited number of specially priced tickets for $15, email us at 5151List@gmail.com to arrange for pickup.

Heart to Heart Art and Fashion Show
February 20th, Doors at 8PM, Show at 9:30
Open bar & Hors d’oeuvres included
Presale tix, $20, Door $25
MC Gravy, Mr Cedism and DJ Phsh
FUEL, 249 Arch Street

More info at Hear to Heart

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This Friday, Pageant premieres “Paper Crystals” a collaborative show with Chris Kline and Jason Hsu. Chris and Jason are both Space 1026 members. Check out more info at their respective websites.

Paper Crystals
Pageant Gallery, 607 Bainbridge Street

Jason Hsu

Chris Kline

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Tonight marks the opening of New Ancient Structures at Space 1026. This exhibition is a collaboration from AJ Fosik and Andrew Schoultz.

Showing for the first time in Philadelphia, San Francisco-based painter Andrew Schoultz joins Philadelphia-based sculptor AJ Fosik to present a collaborative installation at Space 1026. With drawings spilling off the wall and sculptures filling the floor, New Ancient Structures will fill the gallery with an explosion of color, pattern and potent imagery.

Judging from the preview above, this should be an exciting and extremely colorful exhibition. Its a short month due to new years so see it before its over on January 30th.

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Congratulations to the Space1026 Vaudevillains New Years Brigade for coming in 5th place in this year’s parade.  Check out all of the pictures over at their group flickr page and at Adam Wallacavage’s blog.

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It’s that time of the year again for the annual Space 1026 Art Auction. Expect lots of excellent art work from Shepard Fairey, Alex Da Corte, Ted Passon, Thom Lessner and even Flamin Hotz Records and many, many more. Thom is auctioning off the original work from the Flamin Hotz Release Philly Digs Hail Social. Also up for auction, your very own warehouse space for the next year. Seriously, check the video of the space after the jump.

The ebay auction is up now featuring prints from Fairey, Isaac Lin and more.  It closes in 2 – 3 days, so bid now.

Space 1026 Art Auction, replay of the Art Preview Show from 6 – 7. Auction starts at 7. Snacks and beverages provided.

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