A painting from Benjamin Howard's "Asphalt Ascension" at Proximity Gallery
As always, First Friday has a exciting and promising line-up. With music, theater, and art, it is sure to be a September to remember!
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Liberty Vintage will host a vintage cycle show, live music, and negative image screen printing this month
August is shaping up to be a great month for Frankford Avenue. With new artists in the ‘hood, some brand new sidewalks, and the possibility of a week below 90 degrees, I think its safe to say were all excited…
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Kyle Fisher's "Living Room" at Part Time Studios
Before you split for the shore, check out Frankford Avenue’s July 1st Friday! Held over at Proximity is “Self Portraits of People I dont Know”, check it out if you missed it last month. Also of note; Kyle Fisher’s “Living Room” at Part Time Studios (pictured at left), and SUSPECT DEVICE BY Lauren Brick, Sydney Conaway, Emilie Fosnocht & Ingrid Burrington at Extra Extra.
New this month: Heathen Salon, a house salon where first friday goers chat, listen to music, check out neighbor’s artwork, and generally comiserate.
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Looking for art studio space in Philly? Part Time Studios is looking for three new members to move in August 1st. Located in the heart of the Frankford Avenue Arts Corridor in Fishtown, Part Time Studios is quickly becoming a staple in the arts community in Philadelphia. Benefits include approximately 100 sq. ft. of personal work space, a communal woodshop and screen printing darkroom, priority to show in our storefront gallery, and the inspiration provided by a vibrant artist collective. Rent is $250/month and includes all utilities and internet.
The group is holding an open house on Tuesday, June 15th from 4-8pm. The studio is located at 2031 Frankford Ave. (between Norris and Susquehanna sts.) Stop by to meet the other members and see if it’s the right place for you.
© Seth Shimkonis, Check him out at Artspace Liberti
This month’s First Friday is shaping up well! And, weve got a new venue, Artspace Liberti inside the 2424 York building. It’ll be a great night for shopping, with new items at two percent to glory and vintage motorcycles at Liberty Vintage.
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1524 Frankford Ave
Back in 2007, NKCDC with the support of the William Penn Foundation, was able to create a program that allowed business owners on Frankford Avenue to receive lighting fixtures that were both decorative and improved pedestrian safety. At that time, 10 business or commercial property owners received this assistance. The program was well received by both the nearby residents and merchants and was timely considering First Friday activities were gaining momentum and safety on the corridor at night was a priority. NKCDC became committed to finding a way to expand this program.
In 2009, the City of Philadelphia Commerce Department, a tremendous supporter of neighborhood commercial corridors, provided additional funds to expand a lighting program on Frankford Avenue. This allowed NKCDC to develop a similar program to the one that was launched in 2007. Business owners or commercial property owners along Frankford Avenue and some buidlings along Norris Street could receive decorative, energy efficient lighting fixtures for a nominal fee that would in turn improve the lighting conditions along the corridor. This year, efforts were made to concentrate the location of the lights and of course, address particularly dark spots along Frankford Avenue and Norris Street as the primary passage way for visitors and residents riding the Market Frankford El.
Fifteen buildings received treatment along Frankford Avenue and Norris Street. Each participant selected the color and shape of the fixture that best fit his or her vision for their facade. Like the project in 2007, energy efficent bulbs were used to ensure that ongoing costs for the lights would remain low. Photo censors guarentee that the lights go on automatically as it gets dark, and shut off in the morning.
Some participants include Palm Auto, Move It, Michael’s Decorators, Part Time Studio, Atlantis and Groovehound…just to name a few. This last First Friday was a huge hit and if you didn’t take note of then, make sure to pay attention in the coming weeks.
