Classes SUMMER 2009 Session Classes May 26 - July 19 After-School Classes April 13 - June 19 Workshops ongoing Summer Camp 2009 Earth Camp July 6 - August 28 more information about our classes and to register...

Exhibits In the Gallery Current Gallery Exhibit: Hidden Gems of West Philadelphia - Works on Paper from the Collection of Sylvia Egnal Prints June 12 - July 5, 2009 Opening reception Friday, June 12, 5:30 - 7:30pm The exhibit contains works of many well-known artists, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Fernand Leger, and Jasper Johns. Also included are many from the Philadelphia area, such as: Tremain Smith, whose works have been exhibited nationally; Bennett Lorber, who in addition to being an exhibited artist is a well-known infectious disease specialist and the president-elect of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia; and Stuart Egnal, Sylvia's son, whose budding career was cut short by his untimely death during the 1960s. Next Gallery Exhibit: Steven Martin Paintings July 10 - August 9, 2009 Opening reception Friday, July 10, 5:30 - 7:30pm Satellite Exhibits Brian Bazemore: Variations of a Face Mixed media May - July 2009 Metropolitan Bakery 4013 Walnut St. 19104 Monday to Sunday, 7:30am - 8:00pm more information about our exhibits...

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Other News

• Arts League Auction

  Thanks to all of our friends and supporters who were able to attend our Annual Auction this year. A good time was had by all and we'll have pictures shortly to prove it!

  
  
  

• UCAL joins Facebook

  UCAL now has a presence on Facebook. Please feel free to become a UCAL friend and add to the discussion board.
  
  

• Sponsorships

  We thank the following for supporting the Arts League in 2008-2009:
  • $5000 from the Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation
  • $7500 from the Samuel S. Fels Fund
  • $5000 from State Representative James R. Roebuck, Jr.
  • $13000 from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund
  • $3000 from the SCI-West Community Grant
  The SCI-West mission is to "Improve whole communities by making them healthier, more competitive, and better connected with the economic mainstream." The purpose of the SCI-West Community Grant Award is to support the efforts of community-based groups to implement small projects that support the mission of SCI-West. The SCI-West Community Grant Awards are funded by the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) and offered in collaboration between the four SCI-West project partners that include: the Enterprise Center CDC, the Partnership CDC, the University City District, and the People's Emergency Center CDC. UCAL will partner with these organizations to provide student scholarship funding to their members.
  
  

• Escort Services

  As an extension of Penn's safety escort service, the University City District Public Safety Program has brought UC Walk to the community. Those needing someone to walk them to transportation, a meeting, a class at the Arts League or home can call 215-898-WALK (9255), and an ambassador will be dispatched. This service operations 24 hours a day.
  
  

• Faculty News

  Ronald Dukes, who teaches Capoeira, CardioKick, Butts n' Guts at UCAL, placed fifth in the kickboxing portion of the Top Trainer promotion on Exercise TV and has been invited to audition for The Studio, a web-based catalog of fitness exercise routines, and America's Next Fitness Star. Congratulations to Ron!




• Volunteers needed

  You could make a difference! See ways you can help UCAL.