PSG Pin Up Calendar Shoot Recap

J. Kyle Keener and Miss October, Aubrie Costello

OH MY GOODNESS...its been over 24 hours and I am still recovering from the amazingness that happened here on Sunday. For anyone who missed what's going on, we shot images for a PSG Pin Up Calendar. 12 hours. 12 months. 13 ladies. 1 photographer. 1 multi talented assistant. 1 makeup artist and 1 hair artist (both of which were also in the calendar). Lots of hairspray, coffee and pizza. We made fires, we made sparks, we poured metal, we ate cupcakes...we did it all.

J. Kyle Keener and Miss November, Maria Kretschmann

Why did we decide to do this? Well...first I inherited my Pop Pop's love of super cute cheesecake-y pin up. And since its beginnings, the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym has been built by a group of amazing ladies (dudes too but today is about the ladies!). I wanted to combine the traditional cutesy nature of the pin up with some bad ass sculptor lady types. When I talked to PSG Charter Member/Photographer/Lamp Sculptor J. Kyle Keener about the idea, he was super into it and made it a reality. That combined with the wonderful ladies who answered the open call when we were looking for some strong women are what made this happen.

J. Kyle Keener and Miss June, Sue Grobels

I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, the amazing people who made this happen: First and foremost, J. Kyle Keener for kicking some serious ass on this. He NAILED it. His organization and preplanning and quick thinking made this calendar so incredible. Kyle I cannot thank you enough! I couldn't be happier! Then Aubrie Costello for doing an amazing job on the make up AND for jumping in when we needed a last minute Miss October! Aubrie you did an incredible job. Then Jenny Welsh for doing such incredible hair styling! Jenny, how did we not know this about you!?! (She just kept saying doing hair was like sculpting :) Thanks so much! Next Gus Actis for acting as the prop guy/photo assistant/mover of everything heavy. He threw pots, he heated metal, he vaccumed between shots...he did it all. Thanks so much Gus! And a huge thanks to the amazing ladies of the calendar (who you will all meet very soon): Rebecca Collins (aka Miss January), Kara La Fleur and Tara Rebel (aka Miss March x2), Holiday Cam (aka Miss April), Jaime Huizing (aka Miss May), Sue Groebels (aka Miss June), Jenny Welsh (aka Miss July), Melanie Serkes (aka Miss August), Jennifer Ferrell (aka Miss September), Aubrie Costello (aka Miss October), Maria Kretschmann (aka Miss November) and Katherine Petronaci (aka Miss December) You ladies KILLED it! Thank you so much for everything! It was great working with all of you!!!!

Also a huge thanks to PSG members for understanding the need to close the shops down for the day!

J. Kyle Keener and Miss December, Katherine Petronaci

 I cannot tell you how excited I am to show you all how awesome the images look. Soon enough you will get to see them! We're going to do a pre-sale of the calendar starting tomorrow at 8am so check back then if you'd like to get one! AND save the date for the launch party on Friday, December 6th! 6-9pm! XOXO

J. Kyle Keener and Miss July, Jenny Welsh

Inliquid Benefit v. Thirteen Young Professionals Preview

Save the date! Thursday, February 14th is the Young Professionals Preview at Inliquid Benefit v. Thirteen and I'll be there representing PSG! I am told that in addition to awesome and amazing art, the event highlights are an art auction, drag queen docents and an anti-Valentine's Day pinata breaking (sounds like fun, no?). Did I mention it was free? Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP at bit.ly/v13-tix!

Save the Date(s): Potluck/Info Session and Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar

Just a reminder that we will be hosting a potluck/info session next Saturday, November 12th at 5pm. Check here for the details!

And on Saturday, December 17th, we'll be set up at the Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar! Come say hello and ask us questions, get a PSG t-shirt, or just sneak some candy off our table.

Anyone who is interested in participating check out this link. Greensgrow still has some room on the 11th and the 18th. Tables are $25 (or $10 for those living in 19125).

Philadelphia Sculpture Gym Info Session/Potluck!

 

 

Interested in becoming a member? Want more details? Like food and beer? Well then come to the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym info session and potluck on Saturday, November 12th! We'll be discussing preliminary membership details, pricing, location, classes, services, equipment and more. You'll have a chance to ask questions, make suggestions and to meet other future members, all while eating delicious food! We'll also be offering a special charter membership plan for those of you who are with us from the beginning! Sound good to you? Then check out the details below:

Who: You!
What: Philadelphia Sculpture Gym Info Session/Potluck
When: Saturday, November 12th at 5pm
Where: Darla and Justin's studio, 1513 Hancock Street, Phila., PA 19122
What to bring: Food or Drink to share

Hope to see you there!

This Thursday! Public Speaking for Artists

Please note our program will be held at 237 South 18th Street, Suite 3A

CFEVA Direct Dialogue Lecture Series

Public Speaking for Artists

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Speaker: Tom Wright, Director of Public Speaking, Temple University

Whether you are presenting an artist talk to a small group or a lecture to a packed auditorium, public speaking can be a daunting experience. Join us to discuss the basics of public speaking and learn tips that will have you presenting yourself and your artwork like a pro.

Tom Wright joined the faculty of the Department of Strategic Communication at Temple University in 2003 after completing his Ph.D. from Purdue University.  Dr. Wright has served as the Director of Public Speaking since 2008.  As Course Director, Dr. Wright has overseen the inclusion of multicultural perspectives on public speaking.  He has also taught communication theory, persuasion, social movements, small group presentations, interviewing, and rhetorical criticism.  Dr. Wright has received numerous awards and teaching stipends including the School of Communication and Theatre's Junior Faculty Award for Innovative Teaching (2007) and the Provost's Award for Innovative Teaching in General Education (2011).   


Location:    The Center for Emerging Visual Artists,
                   237 South 18th Street, Suite 3a 
                   Philadelphia, Pa 19103

All programs begin at 5:30 pm. Each session is $12.00. Registration is required. Individuals who have not pre-registered are not guaranteed a seat. To reserve a space or to receive more information about The Center for Emerging Visual Artists or Direct Dialogues Lecture Series, please contact Genevieve Coutroubis, by phone (215) 546 - 7775 x 11 or by email Genevieve@cfeva.org

TONIGHT! How Philly Moves 5-7pm

Tonight is the Mural Dedication and Rooftop Dance Party for How Philly Moves!

	Wednesday, October 12 · 5:00pm - 7:00pm   Terminals E & F parking structures, Philadelphia International Airport.
	More info from the How Philly Moves Facebook Page:

Join the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for a rooftop dance-party to celebrate the completion of How Philly Moves, a new, 85,000 square-foot gateway public art installation at the Philadelphia International Airport by artist/photographer JJ Tizou and lead muralist Jon Laidacker.

A little threat of rain won't stop this party!

Come celebrate with us on Level 6 of Parking Garage F. Take SEPTA to the airport, disembark at Terminals E and F where you will be directed to the party! Music will include West Philadelphia Orchestra and Unidos da Filadelfia samba drummers...

Space is limited. RSVP to: howphillymoves@muralarts.org

Space is not *that* limited, and it would be great to draw a crowd, so please share/repost this unique opportunity. Just ask everyone to RSVP through Mural Arts.

POST THIS WEEKEND! October 15-16 12p-6pm...Come visit us!

This weekend is Philadelphia Open Studio Tours East of Broad and Justin and I will have our studio open to the public on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th from 12-6pm both days! Come on by, say hi, have some fancy drinks (Like SNAP and cider...my favorite!) and fancy food, talk to us about the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, meet the famous Olivia! 

Our studio is currently located at 1513 N. Hancock Street in Fishtown. We're easily accessible by public trans, car, or even walking if you are in the area! We're not far from the Crane building and there are lots of other fabulous artists to check out in the area.

Hope to see you there!

This weekend! October 16th: CAFe 2011

This event sounds like fun! For more info visit www.inliquid.com

Save the Date: POST - October 15th and 16th!

Justin and I will be opening our studio as part of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours this year. We moved into a temporary space earlier this month (photos yet to come...its still just piles of stuff) that will be our art making home until we secure a location for the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym. Please feel free to come and check out the space, introduce yourselves, ask questions about our art or the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym and partake in the snacking/drinking (last year we had SNAP and Apple Cider and it was amazing!!!)

Our studio is currently located at 1513 N. Hancock Street in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. We'll have our studio open from 12-6pm on Saturday October 15th and Sunday October 16th.

Our Kickstarter fund will also end on the 16th, so hopefully we will be there celebrating and would love you to join us!

Check out our pages on the POST website for more info and a map!

Darla Jackson
Justin Grant

Save the Date: Trenton Ave Arts Fest!

Saturday, May 21st we'll be set up at the Trenton Ave Arts Fest! Stop by our booth (#102) to say hi, ask questions about the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, make a donation, check out our calendar of workshops and/or fill out our artist questionnaire to be entered into the drawing for a free month of membership (once we open)! We're really looking forward to participating in this event and to seeing the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby!