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Philadelphia Flight at Area 405 reception Saturday, August 28

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Interested in what’s going on in Philadelphia’s art scene, but can’t make it to Philly? Then come to Area 405 this Saturday.

Philadelphia Flight at Area 405
August 28th – September 26th
Artist Reception and performance: Saturday, August 28th 2010, 7-9pm

Area 405 is pleased to present Philadelphia Flight featuring the works of 13 Philadelphia artists, working in a variety of media, ranging from painting and sculpture to site specific performance and installation. Curator Joy Mariama Smith, architect and choreographer, uses spatial analysis through movement to select artists and work appropriate to the theme for Philadelphia Flight. To compliment the work, elevator, a movement piece will be performed on the opening night of the exhibition by Your Name Here performance collective. http://yournameherecollect ive.com/
Artists: Pablo Virgo,Tim McFarlane, Megan McManus, Lauren Zalut, Juliet Lee, Brian Payne, Jessica Greenawalt, George Alley, Becca “Girl” Jennings, Amze Emmons, Nina Makhija Justin Dula, Elizabeth Weisman

Located in Baltimore’s Station North Arts and Entertainment District and called “Baltimore’s best alternative space to view art” in RADAR magazine, Area 405 offers the region’s largest exhibition space. At 6,000 square feet, this former industrial site is an ideal context in which to present large-scale exhibitions and events.

This exhibition is free, open to the public, and handicapped accessible. For more information about the gallery or this exhibition, please visit Area 405’s website at www.area405.com or call (410) 528-1968.

Gallery hours for Philadelphia Flight are noon-3pm Sundays and by appointment. Please note, Area 405 will be closed Sunday, September 5th for the Labor Day holiday

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