South Philly Biennial

I can't say I know much about it, but it looks like it might be awesome.

The South-Philly BiennialSaturday May 31st, noon – 6pm (rain date June 1st)Outdoors at Italian market (9th and Christian)

Contact: Athena@baratfoundation.org

Southphilly summer beings May 31st , in the bustling Italian Market on a parking lot next to Dibruno’s. The local population will witness as the city’s Emerging artists install an oasis for one day. With help of acclaimed artist, Lizzie Fitch and a network of her contemporaries hailing from New York and Baltimore, the Frank Rizzo parking lot will bloom in a multi media forest including sculpture, painting, drawing, video, and performance. Anyone who passes through the space can become a rockstar with our live band karaoke, while everyone can expect face painting, fortune telling, and magic. The day will dazzle with performances by Sweatheart, a sneak preview at the Fringe Festival, a brass ensemble led by David Fishkin, a big band with Jimmy Cousins, and the untamed antics of the World Café’s Showcase Family, Bonnie Showcase, as she hosts this summer’s extravaganza.The South Philly Biennial is a project of the Barat Foundation and vision of local artist and organizer, Athena Barat. The Barat Foundation is a registered 501c3 not for-profit art and education foundation whose mission is to “transform lives through an interactive educational experience based on cultural exchange, artistic expression, humanistic values, and a commitment to each individual's creative potential”. Athena says the goal of this event is to promote art in the public sphere through community collaboration. A myriad of artists will be represented and present with their diverse world in this free and open public event. The South Philly Biennial is working in partnership with local organizations and members of the community, artists and supporters alike, to kick off a truly extraordinary summer.

For further information on the event and a list of participating sponsers and artists please visit

http://southphillybiennial.blogspot.com/

below is another way to get involved. contact liz rywelski [liz.rywelski@gmail.com] for more info:

"One of the things I'm putting together for this day is a book table. We are looking for zines, books, and free publications.
A list of book-maker contact information will be available since the books will not be for sale.
If you would like to send a book for view only please reply with your address and book size and I will send you an envelope.
If you are local I can pick- up, if you are in the area just drop-off at my house in the Italian Market, or just bring to the table the day of!"