News/Upcoming Events
- ART/GAGE 2012 Call for Participants
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (PMG) is excited to demonstrate its South Street pride with ART/GAGE: Celebrate Philly Creativity, PMG's fifth annual summer festival featuring music, dance, poetry, fire arts, interactive activities, and live art creation. ART/GAGE embodies PMG's spirit of civic and cultural engagement by bringing a citywide selection of creative talent to our neighborhood for our largest one-day event. Attended by over 2000 people, last year's music festival was hosted inside the expansive sculpture grounds and the fair occurred on the 1000 block of South Street.
Throughout the afternoon, this colorful block of South Street will house vendors, performers, participating community organizations, and a diverse audience, creating an exciting environment for a street fair. Over 40 art and food vendors, paired with performances and demonstrations from local organizations, will set the stage for positive community building experiences.
During the evening, ART/GAGE will transition from the street into the glittering walls and passageways of PMG. During the nighttime programs, music and dance performances, along with site-specific art installations, will complete the day. The 2011 ART/GAGE festival musical performances included jazz, hip-hop, blues rock, indie-rock, and African rhythms, demonstrating the wealth of diversity Philadelphia has to offer.
Download the Sponsorship Form HERE. Community sponsors support all aspects of the festival, from performances to free art activities to sound equipment.
Download the Organization Application HERE
Download the Food Vendors Application HERE - June Family Jam: Gaudi Glassworks
June 10, 2012
12:00pm
Sunday, June 10, 2012, Noon to 4:00 PM
We are celebrating the life and death of Antoni Gaudi (b.June 1852 - d. June 1926), the architect of the famous Sagrada Familia. Gaudi was inspired by nature to create organic forms made in a variety of Arts and Crafts media including wrought iron, mosaic and stained glass. Similarly, Isaiah Zagar makes his own colorful faux stained glass and grouted windows using a technique by Ricky Boscarino of Luna Parc. In June's Family Jam, we will create nature-inspired faux stained glass windows out of colored acetate, in the style of Gaudi and Zagar.
All Family Jam activities are FREE with admission and run from noon to 4:00 PM in Gallery Two. Join us for a free kids tour at 2:00 PM!
- PMG closing at 4PM on Saturday June 2
- De Pueblo A Pueblo: Citywide Celebration of Mexican Culture
April 27, 2012 - June 16, 2012
6:00pm
De Pueblo a Pueblo (From Town to Town) is an eight-week celebration in Spring 2012 that will honor our local Mexican community by promoting greater understanding of traditional arts, language, and history of our southern neighbors. The citywide festival will connect this growing population and their customs with a broader Philadelphia audience.
These organizations are part of De Pueblo a Pueblo:
Casa Monarca, Mexican Consulate, Mexican Cultural Center, The Eye's Gallery, Art-Reach , The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archeology , Moonstone, Inc, Messages in Motion , El Sol Sale Para Todos, Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac, Copabanana, Puentes de Salud, Scribe Video Center, Laurence Salzmann, American Philosophical Society, Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia, Brujo De la Mancha, Crisol, Drexel University, Fleisher Art Memorial, International House, Grupa Cuestion Nortena, Philadelphia Museum of Art, San Mateo, Carnavalero, Scribe Video Center, Tonantzin CoatlicueThe following organizations are Leading Sponsors of De Pueblo a Pueblo:
Al Dia
Diane Publishing
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
Laurence Salzmann
Philadelphia's Magic GardensThe following organizations are Supporting Sponsors of De Pueblo a Pueblo:
Art-Reach, Los Taquitos de Puebla, Mexican Post, TransMex, The Mexican Society of Philadelphia
PMG will feature Laurence Salzmann's incredible photography of La Sierra del Norte, a small village in Puebla, during the entire length of the festival (April 27 through June 16). Select images picture above. View images of Salzmann's upcoming exhibition, called Echeleganas: Do Your Best here.View the DPP press release here
View an article about DPP by Michael Matza in the Philadelphia Inquirer---
Many sponsorship opportunities are available for De Pueblo a Pueblo. Sponsors are listed predominately on marketing materials and in event advertisements. To sponsor De Pueblo a Pueblo, view this form.
- Special Sunday Folk Art Tours
Folk Art Tours
$10/Adults, $6/Kids 6 – 12
Every Sunday at noon, April 27 – June 16, 2012
Get a new perspective of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens with our special Folk Art Tours, which highlight the hundreds of sculptures, tiles, and folk objects embedded in the mosaic walls of PMG! These limited Folk Art Tours are part of the De Pueblo a Pueblo Festival from April 27 to June 16. Visitors will learn about the folk artists from around the world that are represented in the Gardens in addition to Zagar's mosaic techniques and influences, the narratives behind his iconography and images, and the history of South Street and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
The Folk Art Tours are approximately one hour and are scheduled every Sunday at noon during the De Pueblo a Pueblo festival from April 27 – June 16. Regularly scheduled Walking Tours will continue to be held every Saturday at noon and 4:00 PM and Sundays at 4:00 PM.
Drop in or reserve your spot for PMG's Folk Art Tour by calling 215-733-0390 or by emailing khealy@phillymagicgardens.org.
- Weekend Neighborhood Walking Tours
April through October
$10/Adults, $6/Children 6 - 12, $4/Children 5 and under
Take an hour and a half walk into the alleyways along South Street and Bainbridge to view Isaiah Zagar's glittering creations! Led by a trained Philadelphia's Magic Gardens interpreter, you'll learn detailed information about Zagar's technique along with the personal and community stories depicted in his large, shimmering murals. Walking tour price includes admission to PMG.
Reserve your spot for a scheduled public tour on Saturdays at NOON and 4:00 PM and Sundays at 4:00 PM. Call 215-733-0390 to register.Space is limited; drop-in availability is not guaranteed.
- SAVE THE DATE for PMG Gala 2012
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (PMG) is pleased to announce Magic Beyond the Gardens, our fourth annual fundraiser gala, on Saturday, September 22, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Funds raised Magic Beyond the Gardens from support PMG's core educational programs, such as hands-on family activities, school outreach workshops, professional art exhibitions, and concert series. Open 362 days a year, PMG provides service to over 55,000 visitors annually. The gala further embodies PMG's spirit of civic and cultural engagement by showcasing a diverse array of artistic talent for our most formal (but fun!) annual event.
At last year's Magic Beyond the Gardens, over 250 guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening all within our glittering mosaicked labyrinth. The gala featured live music by the Divine Hand Ensemble, Indonesian dance acts, and fire performers roaming the crowd. Special guest Joe Rishel, curator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, reflected on his 40-year relationship with the Zagar family.
In 2012, PMG hopes to feature professional catering, musical performances by the Philadelphia Hot Club, a fashion preview honoring neighborhood boutiques, and additional captivating performances. Magic Beyond the Gardens 2012 promises to be the most spectacular event EVER hosted by PMG!
