8.25.2009

Call for Members & Upcoming Events (NEXUS)

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Call for members

NEXUS seeks experimental artists in ALL disciplines including but not limited to painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video, performance, electronics, digital media, audio, dance or curatorial practices. NEXUS values artist members who are dynamic, willing to take risks, dedicated to their work and enjoy being part of a community of artists. NEXUS members are given the opportunity to exhibit their work once every two years in solo exhibitions, participate in group exhibitions and curate large scale exhibitions. A complete breakdown of benefits, responsibilities and eligibility are here.
Our next review deadline is September 27, 2009.


SUPERGIRL! party !!!

Come out and support NEXUS's upcoming exhibition SUPERGIRL! at Kung Fu
Necktie
on Sunday September 13 tickets $10
with performances by Gemini Wolf, Lillie Ruth Bussey and Goldiebox
Drink Specials,
Raffles and Fun Fun Fun!
SUPERGIRL! is an exhibition of female video artists who represent
themselves as superheroes, uber-women, meca-warriors and transforming
characters. SUPERGIRL! supports the idea that the female super hero is
elusive and constantly evolving. She battles her adversaries, her
environment, and her preconceptions as well as herself.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Join NEXUS for a pluralistically curated exhibition My Face in Your Space opening Thursday September 10, 2009. My Face in Your Space is the gallery equivalent of facebook: selected artists created portraits of friends and acquaintances with the agreement that their portraitees would reciprocate and create portraits of the artist. Once these portraitees are in the network, they may create portraits of whomever they like under the same agreement. Through October 2.


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NEXUS is located in the Crane Arts Building at 1400 N. American St, Suite 102.
2 blocks north of Girard Ave, between 2nd and 3rd streets.


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NEXUS is a registered non-profit organization, incorporated and qualified under Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c)(3), Our exhibitions are made possible through the kind generosity of State, City and Local foundations and by individuals such as yourself. You can help support our unique and valuable programming with a gift in any amount by clicking the link below.


8.21.2009

Joe Tagg/ Solaram Interview


We recently met up with Joe Tagg, formerly of the Three 4 Tens. He's launching a new solo project, called Solaram, and we love the new album (soon to be released). You can hear some of the songs on Solarum's myspace page. But first, read our interview with Joe.

8.12.2009

Mike Wolff / Mr. Doodle Interview


Mike Wolff, aka Mr. Doodle is an illustrator, artist and designer who currently resides in Brighton, England. Back in '08 we spotlighted Mike's work, and we are super psyched to have recently gotten a chance to learn a bit more about him, and his work.

8.11.2009

NEXUS: a Goodlands Photography Exhibition (Philadelphia)

NEXUS/foundation for today's art

The NEXUS Summer Community Arts Series Presents...

August 13 - 22

Celebrate the powerful images of hope, peace, and perseverance created by the children enrolled in The Goodlands® Community Arts Program. The Goodlands® is a program of Centro Nueva Creación, a small grassroots community center in North Philadelphia. Who are we? This is ME! is the 6th annual summer exhibit to be hosted by Nexus Foundation for Today's Art. Please come and honor not only the poignant images created by the students of Centro Nueva Creación, but also this ongoing neighborhood partnership!

The Goodlands® Community Arts Program is part of the community strategy by Centro Nueva Creación to counter the negative image of the West Kensington and Fairhill neighborhoods as "The Badlands." Since the program's inception in 2000, the photographs by these young artists have been exhibited in countless locations, including galleries, universities, community art festivals, and other public venues.

This summer Goodlands students also participated in clay building classes with the Clay Mobile, puppet making with Spiral Q's puppet theater and Bomba y Plena classes with Maribel Lozada. All of the puppets and clay sculptures will be on display and there will also be a special bomba y plena performance.!

Come and experience one of our city's greatest strengths – children and their vision for the future. The artists, in grades k-5, will be present from 6pm to 8pm to discuss their work with those in attendance. Join us to celebrate the work and the mission and 15th anniversary of Centro Nueva Creación!

Open for Viewing
August 14th & 15th, 21nd & 22th 12-6pm


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NEXUS is located in the Crane Arts Building at 1400 N. American St, Suite 102.
2 blocks north of Girard Ave, between 2nd and 3rd streets.


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NEXUS is a registered non-profit organization, incorporated and qualified under Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c)(3), Our exhibitions are made possible through the kind generosity of State, City and Local foundations and by individuals such as yourself. You can help support our unique and valuable programming with a gift in any amount by clicking the link below.



8.05.2009

Shawn Kilroy Interview

Shawn Kilroy's newest album, Hessian Love Songs, recently came out on earSnake (Gemini Wolf's label). Now available on iTunes.

Read our interview with him...