Positive Space

One Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Roman Blazic — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:02:57 +0000

Mother and child help to draw the chalk mural during the Community Art Night.

Community Art Night: First Friday Event, August 1

nick_silva — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:59:49 +0000

Friday, August 1 from 5:30-8:30pm: Positive Space will host the Community Art Night project for children and adults. This will take place at the Positive Space Sculpture Garden in Fishtown at 2012-2018 Frankford Avenue, which is between Norris Street and Susquehanna Avenue.
This comes on the heels of our Neighborhood Sign Project during the Trenton Avenue Art Festival.
Fifty-five (55) of these signs are dispalyed on our recently installed gateway of the garden.
Refreshments will be provided by the Fishtown Neighbors Association: http://fishtownlife.com/
Andrea W. Silva and Valeria Kremser have volunteered to run and will work with children and adults to draw a chalk art mural and arts & crafts. Other Positive Space members will be present to assist
Artists are invited to set up a table and sell their wares for an Arts & Oddities Sale. Space is allocated on a first come first serve basis. A donation of five dollars ($5.00) is requested to do so.
A similar event took place on Saturday, June 28, which was heralded as very successful community participation.
Looking to see you, the families and children on Friday, August 1, 2008. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Sincerely,
Positive Space Board Memeber
Nick Silva

Neighborhood Sigh Project Installed

Roman Blazic — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:46:49 +0000

Here is the result of our successful community project at the Trenton Avenue Art Festival where our neighbors participated in the Neighborhood Sign Project.
Fifty-five (55) signs are now installed at the gateway into the Positive Space Sculpture Garden. One such sign said it all: Together We Are Growing.
Near by residents, Frankford Avenue business proprietors and several people passing by in their cars and on foot expressed praise and support for the work in turning this lot into something beautiful.
Please join to help finish the work and to fulfill the vision. Please contact us at: positivespacephila@gmail.com
Peace and best of wishes from the members of Positive Space.
Roman

FLEAMARKET/FREEMARKET wrap up!

nick_silva — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:33:43 +0000

Not bad for Two weeks of prep!

The latest PositiveSpace event has come and gone without a hitch; with a very good turnout for an event on such a short notice. Thanks go out to Matt for organizing and coordinating this event, and for all his help installing the Neighborhood portrait project structure. Please vote in our poll whether you’d like to see more fleamarkets this summer on the PositiveSpace Lot!

How often would you attend a flea market on the PositiveSpace Lot?

I could make a monthly event. (100%)
I’d be there weekly. (0%)
Sorry, I’ve got a crazy schedule already! (0%)

Total Votes: 1

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FREE MARKET / FLEA MARKET

nick_silva — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:54:51 +0000

Saturday June 28, 2008 at Frankford & Norris Streets

Come out to the PositiveSpace Lot this Saturday for a Free Market / Flea Market. See all the good stuff that’s being made by local artists, comb for flea market deals, or get a nifty new hair cut.
While you’re there be sure to check out acoustic performances and some awesome bicycle sculptures. Speaking of sculptures; this will be the first weekend where you can see both the neighborhod sign project installed, as well as that sweet tank sculpture.
Vendors are still welcome, and this time by donation - all contributions go to maintain the scultpure garden

PositiveSpace Picture Show 2008 Winners!

turtleskull — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:24:25 +0000

We had a great turn out at this our first film fest.
We had a variety of films by local animators and film makers including…

Iden Rosenthal
Eric Brehm
Derek Moench
Mariya Dimov
Mark Rubbo

Our 2008 Winners

Best Animation

Mark Rubbo - The Fisherman & His Wife

Best Film

Noah Grant-Levine - Goals

Best Short-Short

Noah Grant-Levine- House

thanks to everyone who made this an amazing event!

PositiveSpace Picture Show

turtleskull — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:56 +0000

PositiveSpace presents a Picture Show
June 6, 2008 about 8:30 (sunset)
at the PositiveSpace Lot
2012-2018 Frankford Ave.
Rain location: the Coral Street Arts House
2446-68 Coral St.
(corner of Coral St. and Hager t St.)

Prizes will be given for best animation, best short film, and best short-short.

Winners will be picked by the audience at the screening. Films by local artist’s including Noah Grant-Levine, Melissa MacCalpin, Mariya Dimov, and more.

First Friday, June,6:Perpetua presents Roman Blazic.

Roman Blazic — Fri, 30 May 2008 21:34:42 +0000

Perpetua, 2041 Frankford Avenue near Susquehanna Avenue, presents the photographic art work of Roman Blazic for First Friday, June, 6.
Roman, a Positive Space member, will be exhibiting a variety of pictures that reflect “…of God and Country”, still life and a bit of erotica. His work is both sensitive and bold.
Roman also makes contributions to Fallon and Rosof’s artblog: http://fallonandrosof.blogspot.com/search?q=Roman+Blazic

Artshow at Coral Street Arts House

vickaita — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:25:10 +0000

ELEVATED

East vs. West on the Blue Line

Positive Space, of Fishtown, and the Dead Artist’s Guild of West Philly, will present a group show of prints, photographs,and paintings reflecting on the presence and influence of SEPTA’s Blue Line, at the Coral Street Arts House from June 4th - 30th.

The show is intended to act as an arena of friendly competition between the artists of West Philly and those from the Fishtown/Kensington area. “We may have differences, but we still have the El in common”, says Vick Aita, a member of Positive Space and competitor for Fishtown in the upcoming show. “We’re going to kick West Philly’s ass”, he adds. Also representing Fishtown will be Brendan Finney, Michael McJilton, Simon Grigsby, Jacob Hellman, and Nathan. Artists from West Philly include Abbie Miller, Mandy Katz, Beth Pulse, Christopher Hartshorne, and Suzanne Francis. Ms. Francis, a longtime resident of West Philly and ambassador to Fishtown, explains “I’m here to represent my people, but I’m also here to form connections with other people with similar interests who also happen to live on the other side of the world.”

A Reception will be held on June 6th, from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, in conjunction with the First Fridays in Fishtown, at the Coral Street Arts House. A dance off with the band Northern Liberties will be featured as well as beer from Philadelphia Brewing Company. The Coral Street Arts House is located at 2446-68 Coral St. (corner of Coral St. and Hagert St.). The Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9-5 by appointment; call (215) 739-0310 for arrangements.

Sponsored by Positive Space and the Dead Artist’s Guild, both of which have been creating opportunities for artists on a grassroots level in Philadelphia for over 6 years.

Reminder!

turtleskull — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:36:50 +0000

Films are due this Friday!

PositiveSpace presents a Picture Show

If you have made a short film or animation, live in Philly…or very close by, and want people to see it, here is your chance.

Rules…

1. Films must be no longer than 10 minutes (give or take).

2. You can submit as many films as you want by sending in a DVD or e-mailing a video or link.
-Selected artists will need to send in a high resolution DVD for the screening.
-Films may have been shown at other screenings.
-Artists retain all rights to their work.

3. Entries must be received by May 16, 2008 by 5:00 pm!

Prizes will be given for best animation, best short film, and best short-short.

Winners will be picked by the audience at the screening.

The Picture Show will debut
June 6, 2008 about 8:30(sunset)
at the PositiveSpace Lot
2012-2018
Frankford Ave.

Rain location TBA.