Space 1026
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Space 1026 is a gallery and art collective located on the 2nd & 3rd floor of 1026 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. The space serves as a gallery, venue, printing studio and art space shared by individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations. It has survived as one of the mainstays of the underground art scene and remains an independent organization run by artists.
The collective has managed to expand over the past four years to the current roster of 30+ resident artists. From printmaking to graphic design, music recording to video editing, there is a wide range of disciplines and media being used simultaneously in the multiple studios and workspaces. Artists who show in the gallery are from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and include artists based locally and nationally.
Rather than seeking out grants and funding, the individuals who work there equally share the rent and expenses of running the studio. By taking the financial responsibility off the gallery, they are able to schedule shows without regard to their profitability.
in 2002, with a show called "Scratch off the Serial" and again in 2007, in a group show called "Locally Localized Gravity" which focussed on different approaches to artists collectives across the country.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/21/arts/design/21grav.html?ex=1332129600&en=d98a9e9cebd39816&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
In 2006, Space 1026 had an exhibition at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
, as part of another show about artist collectives, called "Peer Pleasure". They have also had shows in Milan
, at the P4 Galleryhttp://www.pestalozzi4.it/, the Dumbo Art Center
http://www.dumboartscenter.org/ in Brooklyn, NY and in Toronto
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Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The space serves as a gallery, venue, printing studio and art space shared by individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations. It has survived as one of the mainstays of the underground art scene and remains an independent organization run by artists.
History
The group was first organized in 1997. Dubbed a "a 10 year experiment" by its founders, Space 1026 has been successful in maintaining that experiment and continues to grow.The collective has managed to expand over the past four years to the current roster of 30+ resident artists. From printmaking to graphic design, music recording to video editing, there is a wide range of disciplines and media being used simultaneously in the multiple studios and workspaces. Artists who show in the gallery are from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and include artists based locally and nationally.
Gallery & Venue
Art exhibitions are scheduled for each month and usually open as part of the First Friday events in Philadelphia. Performance pieces, music groups, and a wide range of events are held within the gallery space all throughout the month. There have been many notable artist shows in the past along with countless numbers of events. For a definitive list of past and current shows go here.Screenprinting
The space is equally known for its screenprinting facilities and is used by resident artists and also by others in the art community. It serves as a creative resource for individual artists, but also as an important tool for freelance work and creating necessary graphic material for the space and events.Rather than seeking out grants and funding, the individuals who work there equally share the rent and expenses of running the studio. By taking the financial responsibility off the gallery, they are able to schedule shows without regard to their profitability.
Artist studios
The two floors have been divided up into 10 separate artist spaces ranging in size. Some rooms include up to 6 artists, while others are large enough for one. There are usually 20 or more artists that hold a studio at any given time.Businesses & Organizations
Space 1026 has been a strong meeting ground for artists and like minded individuals ever since it got started and has been a launchpad for many different ventures and media projects. There have been many businesses and organizations that have run out of 1026 at one point or another including:- Market Easthttp://www.marketeast.com/
- Abacus Studioshttp://www.abacusstudios.com/
- The Philadelphia Independenthttp://www.philadelphiaindependent.net/
- Free News Projectshttp://www.freenewsprojects.com/
- Tomorrowhttp://www.madebytomorrow.com/
- Megawords Magazinehttp://www.megawordsmagazine.com/
- Bookmobile ProjectMobilivreThe MOBILIVRE-BOOKMOBILE project is a community arts initiative founded by the Bookmobile collective, a diverse group of emerging North American artists and community activists. Their mandate is to fuse artistic production with political activism and community organizing...
http://www.mobilivre.org/ - Holly Holly Hobby Hobbyhttp://hollyhollyhobbyhobby.tumblr.com/
Exhibitions
Space 1026 exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary ArtInstitute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative...
in 2002, with a show called "Scratch off the Serial" and again in 2007, in a group show called "Locally Localized Gravity" which focussed on different approaches to artists collectives across the country.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/21/arts/design/21grav.html?ex=1332129600&en=d98a9e9cebd39816&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
In 2006, Space 1026 had an exhibition at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a multi-disiplinary contemporary arts center in San Francisco, California, United States. Located in Yerba Buena Gardens, YBCA features visual art, performance, and film/video that celebrates local, national, and international artists and the Bay Area's diverse...
, as part of another show about artist collectives, called "Peer Pleasure". They have also had shows in Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, at the P4 Galleryhttp://www.pestalozzi4.it/, the Dumbo Art Center
DUMBO, Brooklyn
Dumbo, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It encompasses two sections: one located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River, and another that continues...
http://www.dumboartscenter.org/ in Brooklyn, NY and in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
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