Like public art? Like public art that you can PLAY with? FIGMENT Philadelphia facilitates events where ANYONE can bring and share their art - as long as it's participatory or interactive in some fashion.  And it's free! Our meetups are informal meet-and-greets at Cherry St Tavern.   These aren't the actual art events - they're a chance to meet like-minded people, talk about participatory art, and plan future events.  If you are interested in participating in FIGMENT as an artist, interested in v …

NJEAL provides networking events, professional development opportunities, and other resources for early-career arts administrators.  Through these efforts NJEAL works to improve the field by strengthening inter-generational communication, cultivating emerging leaders, and making its own significant contributions.  A program of ArtPride NJ Foundation and a chapter of the Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network.

Working Artists. Bring your art. Hear what others have to say in this open forum critique.

Calling all creativity-seekers! Do you keep an art journal? Do you like to explore, imagine and play? Do you want to journal, color, paint, collage or stamp with like-minded individuals? This group is for novice and experienced art-journalers to come together once a month to work on their journals, share tools and resources, laugh, play and make new friends. So gather your journal, Sharpies, images that inspire you, stamps, paint, glitter, or whatever makes you happy.

A chance to get out and experience the great history, art and culture of Philadelphia and it's surrounding areas. Members are encouraged to bring with them some knowledge of areas being visited, but it is not necessary for all. We will learn together the rich background that made this area what it is today, from what it was yesterday. We will visit some usual haunts, as well as the ignored and understated ones.

Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

A space for individuals, pairs and groups to reflect, exchange, share, co-create. The Purpose of this group is to bring together a group of like minded individuals who all share a passion for the various facets of art. Whether you are inspired by the arts, you are an aspiring artist or an established artist, our mission is to bring us all together in one space. This group is a means for artists to promote their events and work, share their craft with those who are inspired and also provide supp …

Meet with others in your local area who love Art. Painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. We encourage all the members of this group to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our fashion design, musician, filmmaking, singer, songwriter, acting, archaeology, figure drawing, painting, & photography groups. Artistic Photography Group ht …

Tri-State Photography and Arts consists of photographers, models, make-up artists, stylists, designers, graphic artists, body painters, and many other artists and individuals who enjoy creating and/or contributing to an artistic/media product. In the months ahead, our group will be working to bring you events and experiences that grow your knowledge of the arts, and allow you to network with others with a creative mindset, and further your careers and pursuits with a productive and creative atmo …

This group was created for people who would like to attend movies, plays & poetry readings that embrace the Black culture. It's a great way to support Black art forms, while socializing and networking with other local people.

If you're looking to learn practical martial arts skills in a friendly, informal, and non-traditional environment, the Philly Ronin's Fight Club is for you! This group is the result of my decade-plus journey through the world of martial arts - from boxing, to Jeet Kune Do, to Muay Thai, to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, to MMA, to various hand-to-hand combat systems.  It's also a product of my general dissatisfaction with the way martial arts is taught at most commercial schools:  they're overpriced, thei …

We make art together! We make adventures together! We make artistic adventures happen together!! As a member of this group, you will attend meetups where you create interactive art in a new and adventurous way unlike anything you have done before! ** you will create interactive singing & dancing installations on Fairmount Park's Schuylkill River Trail** **you will dance & make choreography that premieres during site-specific dance performances in Philadelphia** **you will help organize and produ …

Feeding Crane Gung Fu (Paihemen Shihequan/白鶴門食鶴拳) is an authentic martial art, with documented lineage dating back directly to the Shaolin nun, Fang Qi Niang, circa 1620. During the rebellion in China, circa 1922, martial arts masters were being eliminated by the Qing government, but some of those masters managed to flee to safety in Taiwan. Only one Feeding crane master escaped mainland China and passed this incredible system to the Liu family. This class is the only class in the United States …

Moy Yat Vign Tsun Kung Fu; I am not a Sifu, mine is in Roanoke, Virginia. I will be moderating weekly workouts and exercises to promote fitness and well-being through traditional martial arts. Exercises will be planned by my Sifu (with whom I am in constant contact) and myself, to train relaxation, flexibility and joint strength. As a martial art, our Ving Tsun is trained to develop short range power and defense through studying and repetition of forms. No experience is necessary; the first two …

Come home to the Philly "Art of Living" Meditation & Spiritual Upliftment Group! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options in the Philadelphia area to find a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefit …

This group is for creative open minded people who want to socially network, as well as, collaborate on different types of artistic projects with others who are also interested in all aspects of erotic art. Feel free to delve into the darkest part of your mind and create whatever you see. We encourage all the members of this group to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our filmmaking, fashion design, musician, singer, songwriter, hiking, classic art, and photography groups. …

hey guys, we're a group of creative students inspiring each other to impact the world thru social change. we're from Drexel, Temple, UPenn, St. Joe's, La Salle, UArts, Art Institute, PAFA, Hussian, Moore, Curtis, the Rock, and if you don't see your school here, come and represent them! we're taking on projects that need everyone from business majors to creative and fine art majors, and techies are welcome too! ** this is a group for students only, if you'd like to get involved as a contributor …

SpeakMeLoud Poetry & U Inc. Presents Philadelphia ArtCanvasTry Studios. This is a crafty group.. Located down the West Philadelphia area. Lensfocus folks.. and poetry people. We are a GLBTG Company who is in love with the arts, poetry, spoken word, photography, crafting, movies, coffee, wine and chesse chat, traveling, outdoors, parenting and so much more. In search of individuals who love life and all the arts in between and are just open minded people ready to craft, network and eventually be …

We've created this group to help Philly-area Makers find each other, share skills, collaborate on projects, and find resources. We consider "Making" to be anything that includes shaping physical material for creative expression, invention, problem-solving, or profit - but which involves technology at some stage.  We love projects that explore the interplay of art and technology. For instance using software to design hand-made goods, putting electronics into clothing or sculpture are more in keep …

Welcome to Bust A Move Philly Bust A Move Philly started as a activity group for adults who love the dance arts through Meet up.com. It's mission to provide resources and support for anyone interested in dance through activities with other dance enthusiast. Bust A Move Philly has since evolved into something much more. We now have... Blog - http://bustamovephilly.blogspot.com/ FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/BustAMovePhilly Twitter - @bustamovephilly My Vision for Bust A Move Philly is to …

Meet other Artist in your area to share ideas and techniques. As artist you will have an opportunity to pursue and showcase your crafts at The Fortress of The Arts to be apart of a growing Premier Artist Community. Here we are building a 30,000 Square ft, 5 level Premier Artist Community for Entertainment and The Arts, located at 221 West Glenwood Ave Philadelphia, Pa 19140. The Fortress is dedicated too creating a positive environment for all people with artistic and creative aspirations regard …

I started this group because so many of us have forgotten the pure creative spirit that enveloped us as children. Whether it was experienced at play, drawing, painting, reading, telling stories, making up songs, building things or taking things apart!, dressing up, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, writing and most of all the forgotten art of daydreaming and fantasizing. These activities get lost in the "Everydays" of life as we grow older. For some it is lost early on while others can ma …

Wine, Dine and Art tours. Join small groups of like-minded people to art galleries, cultural events, wine bars, artisan restaurants and creative boutiques in limousines or by foot. Trips domestically and abroad to wherever great art is shown and fine wines poured.

Meet other local people who are interested in visiting local Museums, Art Galleries, historical sites and other places in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. There are so many places in this great city of ours! Taste the foods in Reading Terminal Market, see the Thinker up close, make a wish at Swann fountain, walk on cobblestone streets that Franklin and Washington walked on, listen to live music at great venues with LOCAL musicians, dine on some of the finest cuisine...or a cheesesteak. …

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …

Master the art of photography and lighting by learning the correct way to use natural lighting, hot lights, and studio flash when shooting the human form, at our photography studio that's located inside our huge factory building. We are also planning on holding a variety of different group shoots and workshops (both studio and outdoors), in many different styles, such as: fashion, editorial, casual, glamour, gothic, & artistic. We're open to all levels of experience, from professional to amate …

I'm an artist. I'm a writer, singer and musical theatre afficiando. But mostly, I'm someone who seeks to take this love of the creative arts and make it into a business. I'm sure there are many others out there who are pursuing, or have been successful at, similar goals. So, if you've got this nagging idea to start your own creative arts business or have one that's thriving getting together to exchange ideas and insights would be beneficial to all of us!

OpenCrit.org is a critique group for artists in and around the Philadelphia region. Its mission is to provide a formal structure for artists to meet, and discuss their work and ideas. Critiques will be held on a regular basis, at members' studios, on a rotational basis. It is our belief that artist's should be involved with each other and each others work, as it develops, not just at the final show. Also, artists should constantly be expanding their circle beyond their comfortable group of long …