The James Oliver Gallery (723 Chestnut St, 4th Floor) is pleased to present ArtNUDE Philly, a breast cancer awareness exhibition on view from October 27, 2012 through November 20, 2012. An opening party will be open to the public Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th from 7-11pm.
Curator, Lisa DiCarlo and JOG bring together twenty local and national artists to help recognize and support the promotion of breast cancer awareness for the woman who has dealt with both tragedies and triumphs alike. Throughout the four-week exhibition, ArtNUDE will showcase the struggles, transitions, capture such a raw vulnerability of such a fatal disease presents the viewer to live vicariously through the women represented in this exhibition. The courage shown throughout the downfalls and triumphs demonstrates the resilient spirit these women uphold and are illustrated through the mediums of charcoal, pen and ink, performance pieces, painting, photography, and other talents as well.
This being the first annual ArtNUDE Philly exhibition, with the support from the local community, all proceeds will be given to the Linda Creed Foundation in hope that millions of women will procure the proper knowledge for the seriousness of breast cancer and devise a plan of action.
Hours
Wed-Fri: 5p-8p
Sat: Noon-8p