The large-scale installation Sublimation will be created on site by sifting 1500 pounds of white flour into small conic piles on the floor of the Skybox gallery. Each pile represents a halftone value from a photographic image taken from a past event and vary in size and height based on the tonality of the source image. Darker tones from the image translate into larger piles and visa versa to create a topographical view from the ground perspective.

From the second floor balcony of the space the full view of imagery is faintly recognizable, but distorted through other processes such as segmentation and duplication. The installation Sublimation is a combination of processes and material history that plays off the elements of perception and questions the idea of conclusions. Because of the undefined nature of the work the subject is allowed to shifts from one thought to another and only becomes real when we believe it.

New Work by David Meyer; Curated by Eileen Tognini

Always the life of a party, GO FESTIVE! is proud to introduce its new party phenomenon: BATTLE BLAST Mobile Laser Tag. This one-of-a-kind service allows players to run, jump, and crawl their way to victory almost anywhere! Corporate employees and managers can learn great teamwork skills playing laser tag in, on, and around their cubicles, while groups of rowdy teenagers can enjoy hours of screaming fun in their neighborhood park around GO FESTIVE’s inflatable obstacles.  BATTLE BLAST is unique, safe, and fun for ages 7 and up.

On Friday, March 5 from 4:30PM – 8:30 PM, GO FESTIVE! will be hosting its BATTLE BLAST Launch Party in the Skybox at 2424 Studios in Philadelphia.  Everyone attending will be entered to win a free laser tag game for their own BATTLE BLAST party, along with other special prizes. In true party spirit, GO FESTIVE! will also be showing off other services, allowing guests to play video games on their jumbo inflatable screen or hop in the photobooth, all night long.

GO FESTIVE! has been operating in the Greater Philadelphia area since 2007 and specializes in making parties exciting and memorable for all guests. They bring photobooths, flipbook stations, huge inflatable screens, and mobile laser tag to weddings, birthday parties, dances, and more. Not only do their services act as great interactive party activities, but the photo strips and flipbooks also serve as unique and personalized party favors.  Furthermore, they take great pride in helping schools and non-profits fundraise for their own organizations.

2ND ANNUAL PABST BLUE RIBBON CRAFTING CHALLENGE/SHOW/CONTEST

PICM is really excited to announce our next event~

The Philadelphia Independent Craft Market’s 2nd Annual Pabst Blue Ribbon Crafting Challenge

Saturday~ February 27th 3pm-10pm @ The 2424 Studios Skybox 2424 York Street, Fishtown

We want to celebrate with Philadelphia our love of the ‘Great American Accessory’ known simply as a PBR! There will be 20+ independent artists with an array of handmade and vintage PBR goods competing for prizes over the best displayed tables. You don’t want to miss your chance to see this and bring home your own handmade PBR treasure! There will also be a chance for everyone to win a prize with fun PBR games and raffles. Last years show was a huge success, and this year is going to be bigger and better~ more art, more vendors, and more space! There is an $8 suggested donation to enter and it includes plenty ‘o PBR sponsored free refreshments. We got your cure for cabin fever!!

The fun continues with live music throughout the day~ we have 5 amazing bands performing.

On the bill:

Chang Chang/Ruinit ~an act you’ll have to see to believe and for those in the know~ I’m sure they are excited for this opportunity for some balls out fun.

TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb ~”If you’re looking for a boot-stomping, whiskey drinking, screaming and shouting good time be sure to check out TJ Kong & the Atomic Bomb.”-Deli Magazine

The Homophones~ Wistful, simple, strange, dream pop. Univox~”They sound kinda like four Iggy Pops singing David Bowie lyrics over Neil Young’s music.”

West Vienna ~ Includes former members of Phil Moore Browne~bluesy poetic rock ‘n roll with a punk edge.