Philadelphia Dumpster Divers

Today, March 13, 2024

Celebrating the First Subway in the World

Society for Industrial Archeology
Oliver Evans Chapter
Presents
The First Subway in the World (London, England)
An illustrated presentation by Joel Spivak
DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 TIME: 6PM

Oliver Evans Chapter President and one of the Divers Founders, Joel Spivak created and delivered a power-point to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first subway in the world (London Underground) January 9, 2013.

He has updated the talk which covers some of the celebration and shows images of the first subway's constructon, followed by images of other subways in the world, including Philadelphia.

LOCATION: Parkway Central Library of Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Or attend via Zoom)
Helm Center Room 131/132
Entrance at back of Library off Wood St.
There is usually meter parking around the Library at this time.
Parking Lot is located on Callowhill St. between 19th & 20th Sts.


COST: No Charge

LINK for Virtual talk Facebook Page

QUESTIONS: Call Reese Davis at 610-692-4456 or e-mail.



Sally Willowbee Show April 6 to 20, 2024
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Simone Spicer has work in
Biophilia In Excelsis
March 27- May 3, 2024
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TR7 Live performance March 6th
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Gretchen Altabef March 5, 2024
Book release
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Harry Anderson Solo Exhibit
Feb 1 to Mar 15, 2024
Opening March 1, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Harry will speak at 6:30
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Randall Cleaver Solo Exhibit
Jan 16 - Feb 29, 2024
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Check out upcoming Diver shows here!!

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Check out other Diver doings here!!

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The Philadelphia Dumpster Divers:
Still Upcycling After All These Years
March 9, 2023-March 28, 2023

Over 130 works from 31 divers!
Opening Reception:
Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5-7 PM

Exhibition organizer Carol Cole will give a talk about the show in the gallery on Thursday March 16 at 6pm.

  • PARTICIPANTS
    • Betsy Alexander
    • Harry Anderson
    • Tim Barton
    • Sandra Benheim
    • Ellen Benson
    • Neil Benson
    • George Bilyk
    • Charmaine Caire
    • Alden Cole
    • Carol Cole
    • cdavid Cottrill
    • Randy Dalton
    • Len Davidson
    • Bruce Gast
    • Evan Hartman
    • Joanne Hoffman
    • Linda Horn
    • Eve Hoyt
    • John Jonik
    • Ann Keech
    • Diane Keller
    • Felise Luchansky
    • Taji Nahl
    • Susan Richards
    • Ellen Sall
    • Simone Spicer
    • Joel Spivak
    • Jim Ulrich
    • Ted Warchall
    • Sally Willowbee
    • Burnell Yow


Chester County Art Association
100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester, PA 19382
610.696.5600

HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 10 AM-5 PM
Saturday: 11 AM-4 PM
Sunday: Closed

Installation photograph of the 2023 Dumpster diver exhibit at Chester County Art Association

Dumpster Diver exhibit at Chester County Art Association

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Perkins Center for the Arts, Collingswood: Loft Gallery: Philadelphia Dumpster Divers Show: Jan 4-Feb 24, 2023 Artist reception: Saturday, Jan 14 (5-8pm)

Perkins Center for the Arts
30 Irvin Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08108

installation photograph of the Philadelphia dumpster divers 2023 exhibit at the Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingwood NJ installation photograph of the Philadelphia dumpster divers 2023 exhibit at the Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingwood NJ installation photograph of the Philadelphia dumpster divers 2023 exhibit at the Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingwood NJ installation photograph of the Philadelphia dumpster divers 2023 exhibit at the Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingwood NJ