A very special Open Studio/Listening Party

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Join us on Monday, January 23 for a very special open studio/public art informational session/listening party! 7-9:30pm at Modern Art.

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Modern Art is pairing up with Lancaster’s Public Arts program to bring you a new kind of open studio: one where you can create, listen, get info and brainstorm all at the same time!

The wonderful Heidi Leitzke and Amy Ruffo, from the Public Arts Advisory Board will be presenting information about an opportunity for Artists to create something really special, inspired by the Lancaster Sound Map— a project by sound artist Stuart Hyatt (pictured above on an ArtBike he rode around as he got to know our fair city.)

Bring your projects (painting, drawing, writing, juggling, dancing, hula-hooping, anything!) and supplies and we’ll set you up at a table, a chair, a couch, the floor– somewhere comfortable for you to work and listen and be inspired.

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For more information on the Sound Map commission, visit: http://www.publicartlancaster.com/news/

All are welcome! Send us a note to let us know you’ll be there: weirdo@itsmodernart.com, (but if you forget, thats ok.)

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Atmosphere Creation Station

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Modern Art presents the ATMOSPHERE CREATION STATION: a collection of beautiful objects from the 20th century and beyond including ceramics, hand-crafted furniture, glass, jewelry & fine art popping up in Modern Art one weekend only. Piloted by artist Christopher Ness with navigation by fellow artist, David Jones

Join us for a little party to bask in the created atmosphere on Saturday, December 17 from 4pm – 6pm.
or pop in at any or all of the times below:
Friday, December 16: 4pm – 8pm
Saturday, December 17: 10am-6pm
Sunday, December 18: 11am-5pm
And be sure to come to the casual reception on Saturday, from 4pm-6pm.

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NEW DATE!! LAVACAVE on Friday September 16.

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Look at these crazy, multi-talented musicians! Not only can they rock a pedicab (its very challenging), they can also rock our little stage. Come on out this Friday, September 16 to see what other things they might be able to rock. (babies? a man bun? the casbah?)

Doors open at 7pm. If you get here early, you one whole extra hour to enjoy the evening’s special quaff, shoot the shit with us, make a haiku, peruse our book collection and browse some of our items having to do with the state of Lancaster’s weirdness. 

Music starts at 8. (Get here late and risk watching the show from the back of The Common Wheel’s office.)

$5-$10 , pay whachu can at the door
Friday, September 16 (NOTE THE NEW DATE!!!)
door: 7pm/ show at 8pm
All ages
Modern Art: 529 W. Chestnut St. 17603

See you Friday!

 

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OPEN STUDIO! It’s for you.

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OPEN CREATIVE STUDIO AT MODERN ART
Tuesday, September 13th / 7 – 9pm / $10 suggested donation
Painters, sculptors, poets, jugglers, anyone looking for a little time and space to create – this evening is for you. Bring your supplies and bring your booze.  Libby & Jo will be on hand to offer helpful tips and tricks on art-making for those looking for some input on their projects.
Space is limited! Please RSVP to weirdo@itsmodernart.com to let us know if you are coming.

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A Tiny Modern Concert Tomorrow Night!

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featuring The Electives
$5-10 sliding scale, all are welcome
All Ages, BYO

Electives is an eclectic instrumental band from Central Pennsylvania who emerged from the backing band of A Private Press. The trio weaves musical influences ranging from Krautrock to Latin jazz, shoegaze to proto-punk, into a rock-and-roll tapestry that is detailed but not fussy.

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Tiny Modern Concert: DIMESTORE DOLLS

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24
$5-10, All Ages, BYO
Presented by Series 42

Music comes second nature to these ladies. Donna Volles has spent years laying the bass groove for Lavacave. Songwriter Liz Fulmer, a regular on the local music scene, makes her Lancaster debut on drums. Singer/guitarist Kelly Buchanan has toured nationally with her powerhouse vocals and critically acclaimed songs – songs that have been covered by the likes of Sara Bareilles, Fountains of Wayne, Nada Surf and others.

The Dolls are finding new horizons in this lineup! Old songs, penned by Buchanan and Fulmer, are being reinvented and new songs are being added to the group’s riot grrrl grit-pop arsenal as well.

For more info, check out our event page here.

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