Join us for a fine evening of provocative word exchange. We will be hosting a potluck as well, so please bring some cupcakes or other hors d'oeuvres. Merci!
RSVP here
Monday, June 27, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
06.03.2011 VINTAGE POP-UP SHOP hosted by Sincerely, Thompson
On First Friday, June 3rd, 2011 we will be hosting a pop-up shop curated by Sincerely, Thompson. The gallery will be transformed into a contemporary store space for the vintage connoisseur and bargain hunter. Please stop by to see the new space, just two blocks north of the bubble, and pick up some fashionable wares.
Press Release:
Vintage retailer Sincerely, Thompson will host a pop-up shop at the Vvwoffka Gallery in Fishtown for June’s First Friday. The Frankford Avenue gallery will be transformed into a conceptual vintage store for one night only. The pop-up will be in the vein of a gallery exhibition, creating displays assembled from antique furniture and natural elements.
Sincerely, Thompson is the project of Bridget Thompson, who spends her time in search of interesting pieces at thrift stores and antique markets. Items will include retro house wares and handpicked vintage clothing ranging from the 50’s to the 90’s. Fifties leather handbags and nineties high-waisted shorts will be a few of the highlighted items. The event takes place on June 3rd from 7-10PM at 2311 Frankford Avenue and will include refreshments and music.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
04.15.2011 CARNIVALE DE ARCANUM
"Carnivale de Arcanum" - explore the intricacies of the subconscious mode manifest through tarot, sculpture, painting, and gypsy vibrations. Then soothe your pysche with herbal brews and muscle relaxations. Join us in therapeutic revelry, massage your mind and body.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
03.19.2011 1-Year Anniversary: VWVOFFKA ALL DAY FUNDRAISER
As you all may well know we have moved to a new address, 2 blocks north from our old location, at 2311 Frankford Avenue. March is a month of rebirth and the new storefront needs a lot of work including new floor, new lighting, new drywalling, a new paint job, and a lot more. To recoup some of these expenses we are holding a community-based fundraiser on Saturday, March 19th, 2011 starting at 2pm.Come join us for a full day of artful moments and nostalgic memories as we celebrate our 1-year anniversary.
Here is a list of activities you can look forward to:
Doors open at 2pm.
There will be multiple vendors selling their wares, crafts, zines, comics, jewelry, food items, and other various items from the local art community. Currently we have room for up to 10 vendors. Each table costs $10 for all day. If interested please email vwvoffka@gmail.com for more information.
Face painting for the kids and adults for only $3. Our painters can make you a tiger, or a lion, or just plain far-out.
Live wall painting of our Exquisite Corpse leading to the Dream Oven.
Sam Cusumano's noise-bent toys will return in a new static installation throughout the gallery space.
50/50 Raffle tickets will be sold for various grab bags and other great art-filled prizes to go home with.
With weather permitting we will have an all day BBQ in our backyard with hot dogs, burgers, veggie burgers, and assorted toppings, as well as various refreshments.
Doors to the Dream Oven (in the basement of VWVOFFKA) will open and live music will commence, featuring members of the VWVOFFKA family and friends including Birds of Maya, Party Photographers, Petal Shield, Lagomasino/Fishkin, and The Soft Sea, DJing between sets.
Here is a link to the show event page: http://www.facebook.com/ev
Doors at 7pm.
Cost: $3-5 sliding scale, donation based.
All funds earned will go directly into rehabilitating the new store front space. Please stop by if you'd like to help out or even if you would like to just check out the new space. This takes place two days before the first day of spring, so hopefully we can look forward to warm weather and a nice full day well spent together. See you then!
If you'd like more information, or have an idea to help fundraise, please send an email to vwvoffka@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Soundoffka Vol. 2 is an aural and visual exhibition hosted by VWVOFFKA. Opening reception will be on first friday, November 5th from 6-11pm. Closing reception will be Friday November 19th from 7-11pm. Soundoffka Vol. 2 will be featuring the work of Adam Zucker, Jason A. Maas, Sarah Weber, Corey Pace, Christopher Gage, Megan Kelley, Bonnie MacAllister, and Brian McLendon. Soundoffka is a series of exhibitions in which artists explore the use of sound as an art form, expression, and the ways we relate to the vast aural landscape around us.
Soundoffka Vol. 1 was a fresh collaboration between artists, working on individual pieces, which lent themselves towards the overall experience. It was also an interactive experience in which the audience became a crucial collaborative aspect to the overall piece. During the creation of Vol. 1 we also realized how vital the visual aesthetics of the space came into play. Soundoffka Vol. 2 will further expand upon these concepts of collaboration, interaction, and the relationship between sound and sight. The participating artists have been paired with artists they have never previously worked with. The artists will be exploring these themes through a variety of mediums. Pieces ranging from site-specific installations, video projections, aural installations, multi-dimensional performances, interactive soundscapes, and various series of drawings and paintings will provide a fresh and palatable exploration of sound as a viable, accessible medium.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
10.01.10: SMALL OBJECTS
'Small Objects' is the operative name given by Linnea
Vegh and Steven Streisguth to their collaborative body of work. The
pieces are often a combination of inside jokes, second-hand anecdotes,
relationship detritus, and personal jetsam. Working in sculpture,
print, and found objects, the proximity of individual pieces form
constellations of personal mythology.
Opening on First Friday, October 1st at 6pm.
Refreshments and delicious home brews catered by Bongo Zeptobrewery
Vegh and Steven Streisguth to their collaborative body of work. The
pieces are often a combination of inside jokes, second-hand anecdotes,
relationship detritus, and personal jetsam. Working in sculpture,
print, and found objects, the proximity of individual pieces form
constellations of personal mythology.
Opening on First Friday, October 1st at 6pm.
Refreshments and delicious home brews catered by Bongo Zeptobrewery
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)