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September 15, 2021

The Art of Photography

September 10 – October 3
The Art of Photography, MAAG’s Photography-exclusive show, will take place September 10 – October 3, 2021. We are dedicating this show to the memory of Solomon Levy, one of MAAG’s devoted founding members, and renaming the Gallery in his honor.

A reception will be held on Friday, September 24th from 7 PM – 9 PM, with more details coming soon.
Learn More on Our Website

Call for Artists: Horror Business
The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) invites all artists to submit their art for“Horror Business”, happening from October 15 – November 14, 2021, at the MAAG Gallery, located at 7054 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Horror Business is an art show relishing macabre and horror-themed artwork. We’re looking for artists to submit artwork that displays their viewpoints of some of the darker sides of life. From a Lovecraftian horror lurking deep in the depths of the ocean or the mind, a Memento-Mori of the passing of life, demons and monsters brought to life, to a light-hearted take on Frankenstein and Dracula, we want to see your creations.
Application Deadline: Friday, September 17, 11:59 PM
Learn More and Sign Up on our Website

MAAG Rocks Art! – September 18
The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) is holding MAAG Rocks Art!, a one-day Arts Festival in Mt. Airy on Germantown Avenue between Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Sedgwick Street on Saturday, September 18, 2021 (Rain Date: Sunday, September 19) from 11 AM – 5 PM.

MAAG is excited to celebrate the community coming back together after a year of isolation! We’re breaking out of our homes and returning with a large celebration of the arts. This is an opportunity for creative, emerging, and seasoned artists to exhibit and sell their work in downtown Mt. Airy. It’s also an opportunity for folks to see their neighbors, hear live music, and have a bite to eat. We hope you’ll join us!

Special thanks to our sponsors, including the Edna W. Andrade Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation, Elfant Pontz Properties, Electrical Wizardry,  Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU), Weichert McCarthy Real Estate, Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy (CAMA), and Councilmember-at-Large Derek Green.

We have a full list of artists on our website!
Learn More on our Website

Clubs and Classes at MAAG
We have an exciting lineup of classes and workshops for you to attend both in person and from home.
  • Drawing From Live Models Club gives artists an opportunity to draw from live models, and occurs bi-weekly on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:30 PM. Must be 18-years-old or over to join. Next Class: September 23, 2021
  • The Photo Club has monthly meetings in person at MAAG. Join in the fun by sharing your photographic work in a professional and nurturing environment, either in the meetings or in the MAAG Photo Club Facebook Group. The Photo Club will meet Saturday, September 25th at 12:15 pm at the MAAG Gallery.
You can learn more about these clubs and classes, along with how to sign up for them, by visiting our website.
Learn More and Sign Up on our Website

Artists Studio Rentals
The Mt. Airy Art Garage offers affordable studio space to artists, makers, crafters, designers, photographers, and creatives.

The property is a beautiful renovated former post office building in the heart of Mt. Airy. Amenities include on-site parking, Wi-Fi, full kitchen, performance space, ADA bathrooms, slop-sink, gift-shop, gallery space, event space, and a classroom.

Studios start at only $300 a month.
Learn More about our Studio Rental Space Here

Opportunities for Artists

Chestnut Hill: Every Second Saturday through November, the Chestnut Hill Business Association  will give artists a chance to showcase and sell their artwork along the commercial district on Germantown Avenue. This is a great high-visibility event for artists to help them in their careers.

Cost: $25 for each month. For more information check out the Chestnut Hill Website.

Thanks To Our Special Partner

Your support has allowed us the breathing room we so badly needed.
We are grateful.

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Wednesday – Saturday Noon till 6 pm
Sunday Noon till 5 pm

7054 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119

For more information visit mtairyartgarage.org
or call 267-323-2312.