ARTS NEWS: The EndangeredCity art show

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ARTS NEWS: The EndangeredCity art show

POSTED: Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 5:03 PM

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The poor, abandoned Divine Lorraine

On Fri., Dec. 10, the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia is having an open exhibition to display and auction off works submitted to their EndangeredCity art competition. The intent of the project is to shine a spotlight on some of Philly's at-risk historic structures by asking artists to create work that is inspired the buildings on their "Endangered Properties List." Fifty percent of the money earned from each sold piece at the auction will benefit the Preservation Alliance's Advocacy Fund, which actively opposes new development when it puts historic buildings and neighborhoods in jeopardy of demolition. Each attendee will also have a chance to vote for their favorite piece, giving one winner the opportunity to have their work displayed on the Preservation Alliance's website and e-newsletter. The deadline for submitting artwork to the show, which will be held in the 3000-square foot, newly developed art space at Globe Dye Works, has already passed but there's still time to take a peep and throw some support toward these fantastic old structures that keep our city lookin' sexy..

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