Battle of the Canvas 2010

Sat., Aug. 28, 4 p.m.-midnight, $10, The Arts Garage, 1533 Ridge Ave., 215-765-2702, theartsgarage.com.

by Matthew Cahn

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Published: Aug 25, 2010

[ this means war ]

Galleries and museums cover their walls with finished products, often completely overlooking and de-emphasizing the importance of the artistic process. But this month, The Arts Garage will partner up with Philadelphia Open Studio Tour to break the mold. During the first annual "Artists for Social Change: Battle of the Canvas 2010," approximately 30 visual artists of all types (from painters to graffiti artists) and skill levels will put themselves on blast, scrambling to complete a finished work that showcases their capacity "to educate, influence and uplift global communities," within an allotted eight-hour time frame. With a long list of accompanying activities that includes DJ sets, live bands and snacks, this event aims to make watching the magic happen as exciting as peeping the final product. The Arts Garage will also offer the chance to bring the event home: The art created during "Battle of the Canvas" will be put up for sale in a silent auction that ends

Oct. 8. Sat., Aug. 28, 4 p.m.-midnight, $10, The Arts Garage, 1533 Ridge Ave., 215-765-2702, theartsgarage.com.

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