Philadelphia's New Mayor with Art & Culture

Roberta Fallon, and Libby Rosof of the presteigous ArtBlog have put together a project called "Kiss for Mayor Nutter." The project is "a stream of love" for newely appointed Mayor of Philadephia Michael Nutter who has promised to re-open the Office of Arts and Culture, and they need your help to continue. Here's what to do.

1. Take a photograph of yourelf in your environment.

2. Email your 375x281 pixel photo to libbyandroberta@gmail.com, with your name and location of the picture.

3. Tell others about it!

Roberta and Libby promise to post your picture on their blog, and continue streaming love to Mayor Nutter for his promise to Philadelphia. Pictured above is 1026's (and my former Print making proffessor) Bill McRight showing his love.

Mummers, Shopping, and Printmaking

This Sunday, Dec. 16th, Space 1026 will be having a "Gypsy Flea Market" from noon until 7. You will be able to purchase artwork and gifts from Space 1026 members. This is a good opportunity to get some great artwork for your holiday shopping list. The leftovers from the space 1026 auction featuring prints from members and some internationally recognised artists such as Shepard Fairey (though no Faireys are left), are still up for auction online at Ebay until Monday. Finally, if you enjoyed the Mummer sewing class Space 1026 offered a while back, there will be a 24 hour sew-a-thon held from noon Saturday Dec.15th to noon Sunday December 16th at the space in preperation for the up coming mummers parade. The even will be hosted by the Vaudevillains, the 1026 Mummer Brigade. You are able to watch the sewing frenzy online at www.vaudevillainsnyb.com, and make donations if you feel so inclined. A $5 donation is reccommended for this event, and will get you 24 hours of fun. So if you are looking for that perfect print or mummer costume for that special someone this holiday season head down to Space 1026 this weekend.

NEVER FORGET! Do it yourself with other people

Space 1026 will commemorate 10 years of the cooperatives existance with a show surveying work done by artists involved with Space 1026. There should be a ton of good art at this show, and openings at Space 1026 are always a great time. The opening is Friday November 2nd from 7-11pm (this is also a first friday). The show runs through december 20th.

Mummer Sewing Class!

Here it is!, Space 1026 is offereing a seminar for $50 which will for 4 classes, Thursdays (7-9)throught the month of October. The class will cover sewing basics, and help you to devolop your next Halloween or Mummers costume. Show some Philly pride, and take this fun class at Space 1026.