http://www.pigeon-arts.com Custom-Tailored Arts Education & Fine Art Sales Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:32:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The A-Space welcomes local artist and poet, Jesse White, to exhibit her artwork this July. A celebratory reception will take place on Sunday, July 18th from 6-9pm. Jesse will share some of her poetry at this event. [caption id="attachment_1667" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Jesse White"][/caption] A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia, PA ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2010/06/27/paint-poetry-jesse-whites-work-and-words-to-be-celebrated-this-july-at-the-a-space Strengthening our collaboration with the A-Space Community Center in West Philadelphia, Pigeon Arts will now be holding its group classes at this wonderful venue. We are thrilled to partner with the A-Space again this Spring.  The A-Space was Pigeon Arts' change partner for the Trans Altered Books Project, a Leeway Foundation ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2010/04/17/spring-classes-to-be-held-at-the-a-space-community-center Two of Jesse White's pieces, "streetlampdancer" and "When I Mend" (From the "Health and Healing" Series), will be displayed and offered for sale at the very first ArtsonArch Celebration of Quakers in the Arts Please consider joining the celebration! Arts on Arch Thursday - Saturday, November 5 - 7, 2009 Juried Art Show and ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/10/16/directors-work-selected-for-artsonarch-exhibition Please enjoy our October Newsletter featuring images from the Unfolding Identities: Chapters of Self exhibitions of altered books:  October Newsletter. http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/09/28/october-newsletter Even in a time of economic struggle, I was recently reminded that while fighting for survival, what we really hope for is the chance to thrive.  How, as a city of limited financial resources, do we reach for fulfillment when we are losing our homes, our employment, our sense of ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/08/22/directors-note-vitality-through-art [caption id="attachment_1478" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Pigeon Arts"][/caption] Check out our fan club page on Facebook HERE! Become a Facebook Fan of Pigeon Arts and stay up-to-date on all of our latest classes, events and opportunities! http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/08/16/pigeon-arts-is-now-on-facebook Our Creative Community of Trans/Allies Artists and Writers Invites You to Attend Our Traveling Exhibition of Altered Books... Unfolding Identities: Chapters of Self Saturday, August 29, 2009 3:30-5:30pm, A-Space (Potluck)   4722 Baltimore Ave. 8:00-10:00om, Yoga Sutra (Desserts and Drinks)   1401 Walnut St., 2nd Fl Through Pigeon Arts, with funding by the Leeway Foundation Art and ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/08/07/traveling-exhibition-unfolding-identities-chapters-of-self Open Studio Sundays, September 13th - December 13th 2-5pm Minimum donation: $5.00 per hour, if you bring your own supplies; $10 per hour, for use of Pigeon Arts’ Studio supplies Create in community with other Pigeon Arts’ students! Jesse will be present if you need some advice as well. ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/07/13/summer-class-schedule This summer's BuildaBridge Institute offered our Director an amazing opportunity to serve as faculty for a Methods Lab mini-course in Altered Book-Making.  Six seniors from Caring Heart Manor shared their stories with us, and beautifully re-created books to make their stories tangible.  Over the course of four sessions, the senior ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/06/23/powerful-experience-facilitating-altered-books-methods-lab-for-buildabridge-institute Jesse White is thrilled to serve as a "Master Teacher" for the Methods Practicum Lab portion of the BuildaBridge Institute.  She will be modeling for Institute participants a mini-course for 5-8 seniors entitled "Self-Portraits: Visual Storytelling through the Altered Book."  Here is a short description of the course: Our ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/05/19/buildabridge-institute The "Trans Altered Books Project," funded by the Leeway Foundation Art and Change Grant, offers those who identify as Trans to participate in a nine-week Altered Books Course by Pigeon Arts' Director, Jesse White. http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/04/29/trans-altered-books-project Pigeon Arts thanks our first Sponsor: Edward Mage ~ JinnFire Design (Custom Graphic Design for Print and Web) http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/04/25/pigeon-arts-sponsors The Pigeon Arts Community participated in a much anticipated event at the Rotunda yesterday, in support of artists and writers seeking recognition and advocacy. Many volunteers and students of Pigeon Arts displayed their artwork, feeling those first butterflies as someone viewed their piece, and explosions of giddiness at the surplus of ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/04/18/rotunda-exhibition-and-poetry-reading-a-success Director of Pigeon Arts, Jesse White, will have her newest painting, "streetlampdancer" on display at a group exhibition at Skylight 307 from March 13th - April 17th.  The address is 307 Market Street, 2nd Floor.  There will be two receptions, one on March 13th at 7pm and one on the ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/03/09/directors-painting-streetlampdancer-accepted-for-exhibition-at-skylight-307 Jesse White, Director, and Phoebe Murer, Apprentice, facilitated a workshop for families living in an emergency shelter in West Philadelphia.  You can read more about this successful Valentine's Day Card Making program at http://www.buildabridge.org/myblog/sharing-the-love-celebrating-valentine-s-day-at-jane-addams-place-4.html. http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/03/02/pigeon-arts-director-featured-in-buildabridge-article For the MLK Day of Service, Jesse facilitated a "Peace Mobile" workshop for ten children who have been affected by violence at the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia's main office.  Over a dozen volunteers from Vangaurd Group of Mutual Funds came to support the children and to assist with the program.  ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/01/26/mlk-day-of-service-peace-mobile-workshop-a-beautiful-success This January, Jesse will facilitate a "Peace and Hope" writing and collaging workshop for adults with mental health diagnoses, a "Peace Mobile" workshop on Martin Luther King Day with children who have experienced severe trauma and a "Valentine's Day Card-Making" workshop for children living in the shelter system.  We are ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2009/01/16/pigeon-arts-offers-workshops-for-special-communities http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2008/12/24/happy-holidays-from-pigeon-arts-best-wishes-in-the-new-year Jesse White spent a season helping children living in a West Philadelphia shelter learn about art and about treasure... what we treasure, who we treasure and why we treasure each other.  You can learn more about this program here: http://www.buildabridge.org/myblog/what-do-we-treasure.html http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2008/12/17/pigeon-arts-collaborates-with-buildabridge Stephanie Soondar will host an Art Making Party at the Pigeon Arts' Studio on Sunday, December 28th, from 4-6pm. Explore Photo Alteration, Painting and Collaging! See the Pigeon Arts' Studio! Eat, Drink and be Merry! $30 covers the cost of food, drinks, and art supplies. You are invited to bring 35mm photos to alter ... http://www.pigeon-arts.com/2008/12/13/art-making-party-at-pigeon-arts