Drexel University Faculty Exhibition, April 20th

A major exhibition featuring the diverse work of the current faculty of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Art & Design at Drexel University will take place at the Gallery at 3401 (3401 Filbert St.), the future site of Drexel University's URBN Center gallery space. An opening reception will be held, Wednesday, April 20 from 6-9 p.m. in the gallery.

Taking over 10, 000 square feet of raw exhibition space, the multi-media exhibition will showcase over sixty artists and 120 different works of art. Faculty from every department in the college will be represented, including programs from: Architecture, Art & Art History, Photo, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Entertainment Arts & Management, Fashion, Theatre and Performing Arts, Cinema &Television, Product Design and Dance.

In addition to painting, sculpture and site specific installations, the exhibition will include digital projects, applied design arts, architectural plans, fashion and performance. The Westphal College faculty have worked at the top of their fields, won Emmy Awards, designed for top fashion houses, exhibited in renowned museums internationally, and served as leaders of major cultural organizations and media companies. They bring real life know-how to the classrooms where they teach the next generation of artists, designers, creators and planners.

• What: Westphal College Faculty Exhibition
• EXHIBITION: April 14 to May 27, 2011
• Where: Gallery at 3401 * 3401 Filbert St Philadelphia PA
• OPENING RECEPTION: Wednesday, April 20, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Cost: Free and open to the public
• More information: 215.895.2548

Flesh for Worms at Vox Populi

If you're in the Philly area this week, check out an exhibition of Mark Stockton's new drawings in  at Vox Populi Gallery - A Selection of Popular Athletes, Canines and Entertainers.

Mark creates black and white portraits in delicate pencil strokes.  Playing with size and subject matter, these portraits focus your attention on the details of the faces, the expressions and poses. The faces are familiar, but the celebrity gets lost in the humanity.  These drawings are mesmerizing and thought provoking.

The opening reception will be on Nov. 5th from 6-11pm.

Vox is located at 319 N. 11th St, (3rd Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19107

You can see more of Mark's drawing on his website.