Please join us for an introductory workshop for learning fundamentals of printing with gelli plates taught by local artist Miriam Singer. During this class on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building, you will design, ink, and print your own monoprints on paper using a tactile and exciting medium.

No experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome. All materials will be provided.

About Miriam Singer
Miriam Singer grew up in Buffalo, New York, In 2000 she received her BA from Brandeis University, and in 2003 her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2004; Miriam Singer has exhibited at James Oliver Gallery. Stanek Gallery, LG Tripp Gallery, Woodmere Art Museum, Space 1026, Friends of the Print and Picture Collection, Art in the Airport, Gallery Siano, Inliquid at Painted Bride, Art in City Hall, Topstitch, Spector Gallery, Gallery at Minnow, and Padlock Gallery. Singer uses a combination of printmaking and drawing media to create her unique works on paper and designs for public art projects.Recent public art projects include, A new mural in University City Arts League (2019), River to River with Emilie Ledieu (2018) a large glass mosaic in the Comcast Technology Center cafeteria. Projects with The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program include; Navy Yard Bus Wraps, 2018, Parkway Dreams, 2017, Southeast by Southeast, 2013, Under The Clothespin with Emilie Ledieu, 2012, and Take Me to the River, 2010. Singers accumulated imagery becomes layered and busy with impressions of the cityscape. Singer currently teaches printmaking part-time at Fleisher Art Memorial and is a member of the artist collective, Space 1026.

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Spend an afternoon learning the fundamentals of tapestry-style crocheting with crochet installation artist Nicole Nikolich of Lace In The Moon. During this class on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building, you will learn how to read crochet grids and color change. You will also walk away with the knowledge of how to customize and create your own patterns. At the end of the class, you will take home your own pixilated-style piece of art, as well as materials to further your crocheting practice at home.

No experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome. All materials will be provided.

About Nicole:

Nicole Nikolich is the creative force and laborer of love behind Lace In The Moon. She grew up in Northern Virginia and received her BFA in Fashion from Virginia Commonwealth University before moving to Philadelphia in 2016. Despite experimenting with numerous artistic outlets throughout her life, Nicole never felt married to a medium until her hands met a crochet hook. During the particularly cold and dreary winter of 2017, Nicole taught herself how to crochet by watching YouTube tutorials nonstop. After weeks of learning, she found that crochet combined her love of texture with her love of color in a beautifully amorphic way.

As an avid street art lover who was becoming increasingly inspired by the popularity of the yarnbombing movement, Nicole began taking her creations to the street. Her first yarnbomb was a small, simple, flowery circle tied to a fence in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philly. She soon discovered a knack for grabbing attention and exploring themes that resonate with people, which led her to create larger and brighter pieces all over Philadelphia. Now, she creates mural-sized installations for clients in the U.S. and abroad. However, Nicole hasn’t strayed far from her origins as a street artist, and she’s constantly hiding new creations in the nooks and crannies of Philly and other neighboring cities

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Spend an afternoon learning the fundamentals of tapestry-style crocheting with crochet installation artist Nicole Nikolich of Lace In The Moon. During this class on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building, you will learn how to read crochet grids and color change. You will also walk away with the knowledge of how to customize and create your own patterns. At the end of the class, you will take home your own pixilated-style piece of art, as well as materials to further your crocheting practice at home.

No experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome. All materials will be provided.

About Nicole:

Nicole Nikolich is the creative force and laborer of love behind Lace In The Moon. She grew up in Northern Virginia and received her BFA in Fashion from Virginia Commonwealth University before moving to Philadelphia in 2016. Despite experimenting with numerous artistic outlets throughout her life, Nicole never felt married to a medium until her hands met a crochet hook. During the particularly cold and dreary winter of 2017, Nicole taught herself how to crochet by watching YouTube tutorials nonstop. After weeks of learning, she found that crochet combined her love of texture with her love of color in a beautifully amorphic way.

As an avid street art lover who was becoming increasingly inspired by the popularity of the yarnbombing movement, Nicole began taking her creations to the street. Her first yarnbomb was a small, simple, flowery circle tied to a fence in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philly. She soon discovered a knack for grabbing attention and exploring themes that resonate with people, which led her to create larger and brighter pieces all over Philadelphia. Now, she creates mural-sized installations for clients in the U.S. and abroad. However, Nicole hasn’t strayed far from her origins as a street artist, and she’s constantly hiding new creations in the nooks and crannies of Philly and other neighboring cities

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Mural Arts Philadelphia presents A Philly Artist Talk Series at the Paradigm Arts Building. Mural Arts enthusiasts will hear from the artists behind its latest murals with artists talks curated by Conrad Benner of StreetsDept.com and Darnell Schoolfield, Social Media Manager at Mural Arts.

Wawa Welcome America 2023 – Artist Panel

Featuring Devyn Dias, Yuliya Semenova, and Ayiana Viviana.

Moderated by Conrad Benner and artist Symone Salib.

Mural Arts Philadelphia presents A Philly Artist Talk Series at the Paradigm Arts Building. Mural Arts enthusiasts will hear from the artists behind its latest murals with artists talks curated by Conrad Benner of StreetsDept.com and Darnell Schoolfield, Social Media Manager at Mural Arts.

Front Street Walls – Artist Panel

Featuring Iris Barbee Pendergrass, EL TORO, Emily White, and UNAPXLXGETIQ

Moderated by Conrad Benner and artist Symone Salib

Join us for a special exhibition preview event where artists Lisa Congdon and Martha Rich engage in conversation about their individual solo collections opening for First Friday.

Moderated by Jeroen Smeets of The Jaunt and Sara McCorriston of Paradigm Gallery

Your ticket includes surprise swag from the artists, The Jaunt, and Paradigm Gallery as well as a beverage.

Read the press release for Lisa Congdon's Ode to Kyoto

Read the press release for Martha Rich's It's Wild Here

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Mural Arts Philadelphia presents A Philly Artist Talk Series at the Paradigm Arts Building. Mural Arts enthusiasts will hear from the artists behind its latest murals with artists talks curated by Conrad Benner of StreetsDept.com and Darnell Schoolfield, Social Media Manager at Mural Arts.

Painting the Party – Artist Panel

Featuring Tykira Mitchell, Tai Corrienté Baucom, Keshida Layone, Corinne Dodenhoff, Nasir Young, and Rushawn Videl-Gevonte Stanley (aka Scum Lizard).

Moderated by Conrad Benner and Darnell Schoolfield.

Join us at this FREE event to enjoy art, pet kittens, and learn about fostering and adoptions as The Cat Collaborative and Paradigm unite for a good cause. The adoption event will be held on the third floor of the Paradigm Arts Building, featuring paintings by Katherine Fraser from her most recent solo exhibition, All Fun and Games. Explore the collection here.

Discover how you enjoy this medium by spending the day exploring colours and thread. In a non-traditional way, you will learn the fundamental stitches and colour-blending. You will learn how to prepare fabric and all the tips and tricks from an accidental professional. With your full take-home kits, you can carry on with your sewing journey. No experience needed.

SUPPLIES: all provided

GUIDED BY: Danielle Clough, Visual Artist.

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Please join Paradigm Gallery + Studio at the Paradigm Arts Building (12 N. 3rd St) on Thursday, July 27th at 6:00pm for a ticketed dinner celebrating connection and company in honor of Katherine Fraser’s solo exhibition, All Fun and Games. The evening’s +5-course meal by Chef Moriah Greathouse will focus on seasonal ingredients from local purveyors like stone ground flour by Castle Valley Mills and sustainable seafood by Local 130 Seafood. Guests will receive crafted cocktails by Art in the Age and a selection of wines by Mural City Cellars.

In All Fun and Games, Fraser uses disposable party decorations as a metaphor for the emptiness of our culture and a lens into the excesses and superficiality of society. The evening’s event aims to be a solution and antithesis to the problems Fraser poses in her exhibition. Art in the Age, Chef Moriah, Remark Glass, Felt + Fat, and Mural City Cellars were all selected as partners, as their individual creative practices concentrate on bringing joy and radical presence to the dining experience while keeping in mind the topics of reuse and reduction of waste. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to put away their phones and participate in the distractionless event by engaging with the world around them; a one-night-only experiment of intention, thoughtfulness, and purposeful care. 

Tickets are $250 and reservations are required.

The evening marks the first dinner event in Paradigm Arts Building’s new calendar of public events programming that delivers dynamic art-forward experiences to Philadelphia’s most culturally-engaged residents.

Evening Schedule:

6:00pm - Doors open

6:30pm - Artist and curator talk and tour of the building over cocktails from Art in the Age

7:00pm - 5+ course dinner begins on the third floor

Menu Preview**

SNAP BEANS, CALABRIAN CHILI, ORANGE

DUCK EGG AIOLI

CASTLE VALLEY MILLS EINKORN FLATBREAD

LABNE, PEPPERS, SWEET CORN

GLAZED BABY ONIONS

WHOLE TROUT WITH CRAZY WATER

BLISTERED TOMATOES

CHIMICHURRI

APRICOT & CHAMPAGNE ICE

ASHUPLADOS (BAKED MERINGUE CLOUDS)

CARDAMOM & VANILLA CUSTARD

PLUM

*Dietary restrictions must be submitted by July 18th to allow time to accommodate.

**This is a preview of part of the evening's menu with additional surprises to come!

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You Are Strong and Worthy Workshop: Yoga, Journaling, and Illustrator Talk 

Illustrator Conversation with Harmony Willow Hansen 

Affirmations-based Yoga with Teacher Gabbi Jane

Guided Journaling with Hava Rose 

Tickets to this event include a copy of “You Are Strong and Worthy” Illustrated and Written by Harmony Willow Hansen 

Join us for a special book tour + group yoga class + affirmations-based journaling workshop event this summer on the third floor of the Paradigm Arts Building. We are excited to be a stop on Harmony Willow Hansen’s book tour celebrating the release of “You Are Strong and Worthy”.

Please bring a journal and pen for the journaling portion, and yoga mat with you if you will be participating in the yoga class.

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Join us for a Full Moon Journaling Workshop on Thursday, June 1st. We will connect, journal, express and break a little bread. Oh yes, and we will experience some beautiful Sound Healing Meditation to compliment our workshop experience. Programming will begin at 6:30 PM. Be sure to BYOJ (bring your own journal, something comfy to sit on and a small appetite.)

Meet Karina:

Blending life coaching, mental health therapy and holistic healing modalities, Karina Gutierrez acts as a guide through the transformation of oneself on a mental, emotional and spiritual level. She is the owner of Strategic Soul, a mental health & holistic healing company. She leads individual and group sessions for a wide range of clientele; to help them overcome negative thought patterns and achieve clarity on how to create more purposeful, positive lives.

Meet Hava:

Dr. Hava Rose is a passionate entrepreneur, creator, writer, author and chiropractor based out of Philadelphia. Hava values creating experiences that allow people around her to feel safe and supported. Aside from doing this in caring for her chiropractic patient community, Hava created another community, The Write Echo, that also embraces a safe and supportive environment for those who are looking to connect and express through journaling workshops. With over 10 years experience in chiropractic medicine and over 5 years leading workshops and retreats, Dr. Hava Rose approaches total well being creatively by inspiring people's highest potentialities through journaling, meditation and communal connection.

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Well, it’s been YEARS since my last ‘Girl Crush Workshop’, but I’m taking it off the shelf to help kick off the amazing-ness that is the new Paradigm Gallery + Studio! Here’s the gist:

WHAT: A one day workshop filled with introspection + inspiration, delicious lunch + pretty cakes, and art + friend making,… in the real world! We’ll spend the morning sharing our stories, and working through creative exercises to figure out what we want + what’s been holding us back. We’ll break for a catered lunch, and then roll up our sleeves for a “BAD ART Afternoon”*

WHY: Because when you get an intimate group of creative people together, magic happens. We’ll discuss our blocks + hurdles, where we are + where we want to go!

WHO: Anyone with creative goals + dreams. Do not feel like you need to be a “full time artist” to attend! If you’re passionate about creativity, and want help + a little push getting further down your path, then this is for you.

*BRING: Old art supplies (and random bits of whatever) that you should’ve thrown out years ago. We’ll toss them all in the middle of a table and get to work making the ugliest, worst piece of art we’ve ever made! Why? Because A. it’s actually really hard to make truly terrible art proving that you are in fact super talented, and B. because anything you make after this piece will be better… nowhere to go but up! Oh, and C. it’s REALLY FUN!

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A circle storytime for grown-ups? Yes! Of course, the milk and cookies will be replaced with wine and cheese! After reading the story, and a short talk by the author, Danielle Krysa aka The Jealous Curator, we’ll roll up our sleeves and make some of the projects from the back of the book — painted macaroni necklaces, for example! Fun, fun, fun — and a great reminder that you should always have JOY by your side, no matter what the art bullies (ie. critics, inner critics, trolls, etc) have to say! 

One ticket per attendee. Each ticket comes with (1) “ART and JOY - Best Friends Forever” book. If you would like multiple books, they will also be available for purchase at the event.

SUPPLIES: all provided.

GUIDED BY: Danielle Krysa, Author and, Visual Artist.

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It’s storytime with Danielle Krysa! Author of “How To Spot An Artist”, Danielle will be reading her latest children’s book, "ART and JOY - Best Friends Forever". It's a story about two best friends, Art and Joy, who love being creative — until the Art Bully shows up and starts putting doubts in Art's ear! After we’ve read the story (and had a few sweet treats), we’ll roll up our sleeves and make some of the projects from the back of the book — like turning boring grey rocks into chubby green pickles, for example! Fun and silly, and not an Art Bully in sight!

One ticket per family. Each ticket comes with (1) “ART and JOY - Best Friends Forever” book. If you would like multiple books, they will also be available for purchase at the event.

SUPPLIES: all provided

AGES: Recommend for 5-9 years old, but all ages welcome

GUIDED BY: Danielle Krysa, Author and, Visual Artist.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

This is the story of two best friends—Art and Joy—and how they overcome the insidious “Art Bully” that criticizes their creative endeavors. Danielle Krysa knows that kids have an inner critic too—the kind that tells them their artworks are stupid, messy, the wrong color, or just plain wrong.

Employing the same arch humor that make her books for adults so relatable and helpful, Krysa illustrates this uplifting tale with her brilliantly colored collages and witty typography. As Art and Joy learn how to tap into their imaginations and shrug off the Art Bully, they also discover some clever ways to get their creative juices flowing using color, shape, line and found objects.

Kids of all ages will find enthusiastic support and valuable inspiration in this playful parable.

Hardcover, 40 pages, 2023.