tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91312018377462540842011-04-21T18:51:46.896-04:00We are a womens art collective. In addition to working on our own art, we run our own co-op gallery space that seeks to mine the talents of local, national and international artists. We provide support and exposure for emerging artists and encourage innovation, risk and exploration in the arts. The audience at large is invited to share an artistic experience in an intimate, non-traditional gallery space.The Midwives Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11028826622332530298noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131201837746254084.post-46915313244984378182009-02-03T06:29:00.001-05:002009-02-03T06:29:08.656-05:00

TLA store windows - 4th & South, originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.Hello all! Recently TLA Entertainment (www.tlamovies.com) commissioned us to put together window displays for their two Center City stores - 4th & South (pictured) and 15th & Locust (photos of which will be coming shortly). With the help of Box Brown (www.boxbrown.com), we put together these beauties. The fabric

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Hello all,it's been a while, what with the holidays and all. But now we're gearing up for our February show: I Found Love. This show is curated by our friend Rich Wexler and features the works of Andrew Richardson, Mary Reese, Amanda Miller and Alex Spencer:"I FOUND LOVE"An art show of found, and inspired by found images of the things we love.FeaturingANDREW RICHARDSON - Sculpture using found

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works by Nora Hiriart, "Small" Curator: "Venus" and "From the basement of the museum" , originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.See more works from "Small But Unexpected" at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/midwives_collective_and_gallery/sets/72157610960670536/

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22"Small" Opening Reception 12/5/08, originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.A photographer friend of mine from the girl scout days, Caitlin Ryan, took a bunch of amazing photographs at the "Small But Unexpected" opening reception on Dec. 5th. The show has been extended to Sunday, Dec. 14th and there are 2 more opportunities to see the show that weekend:Sat., Dec. 13th, noon-10PM:The

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Hi all,One of our members, Nora Hiriart, has put together a particularly interesting show that's opening this Friday (Nov. 14th) entitled "Small but Unexpected". I personally think this show is uncommonly beautiful and encourage you all to share in it.Nora has a special perspective that comes from being a transplant from Mexico in our American world. She's never lost that perspective of someone

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Dr. Sketchy's Second Session 43, originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.Hello all!Saturday we hosted the Oct. 25th Bonus session of Dr. Sketchy's Philly. This was the third and final Dr. Sketchy's Philly event for this October in celebration of their one year anniversary! If you're not familiar with Dr. Sketchy's Philly, take a moment to check out their blog. Thanks to everyone who

Elizabeth J. Smithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131201837746254084.post-82834574073147632252008-10-23T07:35:00.001-04:002008-10-23T07:36:37.011-04:00

excerpt graphic: www. nicolablack. comJust one more event in our month long 1 year anniversary celebration! Be sure to get your tickets for this special second session of Dr. Sketchy's Philly! Featuring the lovely and talented Colleen Joy, who will be modeling while suspended on her trapeze hoop, this session will be set in the more intimate Midwives Gallery in South Philly. Please join us:

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Special second Dr Sketchy's session!NEXT SATURDAY, October 25, 2008 (7-10PM)@ The Midwives Collective and Gallery1241 Carpenter St., 2nd floor, suite 2, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Presenters and directors of Dr. Sketchy’s Philadelphia, Nicola Black of Nicola Black Design, L.L.C. and Elizabeth Smith of The Midwives Collective & Gallery, invite you into the brand new gallery space of The Midwives

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Dr. Sketchy's Philly Art Show 20, originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.Wow. What a show! As just one of the THREE events that Dr. Sketchy's Philly has put together for their anniversary month, we Midwives are so delighted to have been able to put together the art show for Dr. Sketchy's. It is beautiful! Do please check it out. We're open every Saturday, from noon to 5pm. And if

Elizabeth J. Smithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131201837746254084.post-87950370605396974382008-10-10T07:39:00.008-04:002008-10-12T09:44:44.284-04:00

Check out this write-up by Monica Weymouth of City Paper!

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Dr. Sketchy's Philadelphia is celebrating their one year anniversary October 2008! To mark this grand event, Nicola Black Design, L.L.C. (http://www.nicolablack.com/) and The Midwives Collective and Gallery (http://www.midwivescollective.com/), presenters and directors of Dr. Sketchy's Philly, will be celebrating the whole month of October by hosting many off the wall events!A list of 4 things in

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Organic Machines 4, originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.Hello all! Our premier show at our new gallery in South Philly is nearly at an end. So before the works of Lauren Albert, Catherine Badger and Torie Senseny go home to their creators, please stop by! We'll be open Saturday, from noon-5pm. See you there!Midwives Collective

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Organic Machines 9, originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.Strolling along on a glorious Autumnal Saturday? Wondering what you could do that would enrich your day? Come visit us! Midwives Gallery1241 Carpenter St., 2nd floor, suite 2Philadelphia, PA 19147Our current show, Organic Machines, is up through October 4th. It features incredible works by recent Moore graduates Lauren

Elizabeth J. Smithnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131201837746254084.post-40559545402521947562008-09-20T20:12:00.001-04:002008-09-20T20:12:45.035-04:00

Midwives Collective's mini-gallery, originally uploaded by Midwives Collective & Gallery.Hello all! In addition to us running a space and searching out talented and up-and-coming artists, we Midwives are each artists in our own right. For each show we present in our big gallery space, we will be featuring a small collection of our own pieces in our "mini-gallery" in our office. The door is always

Elizabeth J. Smithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131201837746254084.post-75387512353121910252008-09-20T12:18:00.001-04:002008-09-20T12:28:27.624-04:00

Check out Lauren's interview on DigPhilly.com! She's just one of the three incredible artists featured in our grand opening show "Organic Machines". The gallery is open each and every Saturday, from noon to 5pm. We're located at 1241 Carpenter St., 2nd floor, suite 2, Philadelphia, 19147. Be sure to check out photos from our opening from September 12th! Thank you!Below is Lauren Albert's video

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The Midwives Collective & Gallerypresents their Grand Opening Celebration featuring:Organic MachinesRecent works by Emerging Artists:Lauren AlbertTorie SensenyCatherine BadgerSeptember 12th - October 4thGrand Opening Reception:Friday, September 12th, from 6pm-10pmThe Midwives Collective & Gallery is located at:1241 Carpenter St., Second Floor, Suite #2Gallery Hours: Saturday NOON-5pm Or by

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