Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]indeedie i am -- the catch is that you have to be at first friday to get one. linda and i are both participating in "Vend Art Not Smokes" this first friday in Philadelphia, $2 (quarters only) will get you goodies from one of a dozen different philly area artists (yt included) vended from a 70's vintage cigarette machine now retooled to bring art not bad breath to the masses. my own piece is a handmade book with four digital prints and four poems, linda did some stunning little watercolors in gorgeous boxes (http://www.netaxs.com/~cassidy/lh.jpg) save your lungs, improve your art collection, be seen with models and hair stylists! get jiggy with the Philadelphia Leica Users! press release attached, kc (email for cell phone number if you're headed out and want to hook up) - ---------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ------------------------- PHILArt reps 2201 Pennsylvania Ave. # 701? Philadelphia, PA 19130 ? (215)751-0801 Date: March 25, 2002 Contact: Liz Afif (215) 751-0801, Fax: (215) 751-0801 CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINE VENDS ART, FIRST FRIDAY APRIL 5 Barred by law from most public places, this cigarette vending machine has found a new job; dispensing artwork. Brainchild of Philadelphia performance artist David Gerbstadt, the 1970's vintage vending machine will find itself out in front of the National Building (113-131 North 2nd street) this First Friday, April 5th as part of the monthly arts celebration in old city from 5:30-9 p.m.. Bringing art to the people has always been a goal of Gerbstadt who is known for leaving art on public highways, selling paintings for fifty cents, making art out of recycled materials such as clothing and cerial boxes and always, always, selling cheap. For $2 patrons will be able to buy an origional piece of artwork made by one of a dozen Philadelphia artists. Artists include: David Gerbstadt Chris Wilson Jordan Cassway Kyle Cassidy Dave Carlton Don McGown Gail McGown Trisha Pluck Todd Marrone Gina Renzi Brian Cotter Kaye Hirst Jackie Oh! a sample of artwork can be found at: http://www.netaxs.com/~cassidy/lh.jpg For more information contact David Gerbstadt at fish68@voicenet.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html