Museum and gallery events
1st Fri The Clay Studio 139 N. 2nd St.; 215-925-3453. www.theclaystudio.org. Alyssa Welch: New Work - Traditional pieces cast into the modern world with an eye for contemporary design elements. The Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate Student Exhibition - Works by 31 talented young ceramic artists. Both close 8/2.
Drexel University - Picture Gallery 32nd & Chestnut St., 3rd Floor; 215-895-0480. www.drexel.edu/drexelcollection. Paintings by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, artists of the Barbizon School, Dusseldorf Academy, portraits by Francis Martin Drexel & 18th century Astronomical, Musical Clock by David Rittenhouse.
Dupree Gallery 703 S. Sixth St.; 215-413-3884. www.dupreestudiosinc.com. James E. Dupree: If Not Now, When? - New mixed media works by James E. Dupree inspired by the election of Barack Obama. Closes 8/31.
Edge Gallery 72 N. 2nd St.; 215-413-7072. www.edgegalleryllc.com. Modern Edge- Part I - This exhibition features local & West Coast artists exploring abstract painting styles. Opening Reception. 7/3 6-9 pm. Closes 7/26.
Esther M. Klein Art Gallery 3600 Market St.; 215-966-6188. www.kleinartgallery.org.
The Fab Show - Exhibit featuring several digital fabricators, small machines that use 3-D printing to create solid objects. Closes 7/3.
1st Fri F.A.N. Gallery 221 Arch St.; 215-922-5155. www.fanartgallery.com. Colin Page: Recent Paintings - Oil paintings of landscapes & cityscapes. Closes 8/1.
Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St.; 215-922-3456. www.fleisher.org. Johanna Inman, Yvonne Lung & Constantina Zavitsanos: Wind Challenge 3 - Photos of old books, video installation regarding Chinese immigrants & sculptures themed around time. Closes 7/3.
Fleisher/Ollman Gallery 1616 Walnut St., Ste. 100; 215-545-7562. www.fleisherollman.com. Frenz - Works by 11 artists selected by musician Will Oldham, who performs as Bonnie Prince Billy. Closes 8/29.
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5322. www.library.phila.gov.
Scenes of Life - Work created by artists participating in the Works Progress Administration's Philadelphia workshop. Closes 7/10.
The Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design 20th St. & The Parkway; 215-965-4045. www.thegalleriesatmoore.org.
InSights: Lee Stoetzel - Installation featuring a 20-foot by eight-foot bicycle made of Pecky cypress. Closes 7/4. Ryan Humphrey: Fast Forward - BMX bike-themed installation with bike ramps, a wall-hugging rug & several takes on Duchamp's 'Bicycle Wheel.' Closes 9/19. Bicycle: People + Ideas in Motion - Exhibit highlighting some of the city's bicycling events & organizations like Neighborhood Bike Works. Closes 10/10. Bicycle Design's Commuter Bike for the Masses Competition - Exhibit on one blog's contributions to creating dialogues on how bicycling can contribute to sustainable communities. Closes 10/19.
Gallery 51 51 N. 2nd St.; 215-413-3191. www.gallery51.net. Boyoung Moon: Color in Warp & Weft - New textiles. Closes 7/17.
Gallery 339 339 South 21st St.; 215-731-1530. www.gallery339.com. Yale MFA Photography 2009: We Belong Together - Work by the 2009 graduates of Yale's prestigious photography program. Closes 8/29.
Highwire Gallery 2040 Frankford Ave.; 215-426-2685. www.highwiregallery.com. Summer Squash - This exhibit features 'home-grown' art from local artists. Opening Reception 7/3 5-9 pm. Closes 8/23.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust St.; 215-732-6200. www.hsp.org. India Merchants - Exhibit on the ships & men that made the long trek from the U.S. to India after the Revolution. Closes 8/21.
International House of Philadelphia 3701 Chestnut St.; 215-387-5125. www.ihousephilly.org. Moore College of Art & Design: Celebrating Diversity - Work in a variety of media by local grade school students. Closes 7/3. Ashley John Pigford: Sound of Sight - Video art that transposes banal situations into "synesthetic experiences." Closes 7/31.
Lisa M. Reisman et Cie, LTD 1714 Rittenhouse Sq.; 215-735-2781. lisart.com. La Fete du Savon - Vintage French perfume & soap labels from the 19th & 20th centuries. Closes 7/31.
Locks Gallery 600 S. Washington Sq.; 215-629-1000. www.locksgallery.com.
Elizabeth Osborne: '70s Still Life. Closes 7/3.
1st Fri Mt. Airy Germantown Ave.; 215-967-1422. www.mtairyfirstfriday.com. Mt. Airy First Friday - Area stores, galleries & restaurants will be open until 9 pm.
Mugshots Coffeehouse & Cafe 110 Cotton St.; 215-482-3964. www.mugshotscoffeehouse.com. Building Perspective - Photos by & about children living on Mumbai construction sites. Benefits Mumbai Mobile Creche & International Design Clinic. Closes 7/4.




