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Juried Art Show Highlights the Ta l e n t o f L G B T A r t i s t s !

The William Way LGBT Community Center Newsletter June 2010

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Over 75 community members and allies mingled a n d v i e w e d t h e w o r k s o n d i s p l a y i n t h e C e n t e rs Art Gallery located in the main lobby on Friday night. At the reception, the first prize winner was announced as Alexander B. Conner for his c o l l a g e o n b o a r d , G o a t & To g a . C o n n e r s a y s o f his work, I dont feel the need to work in a single medium. The ones I primarily use are chosen because I find their possibilities (and limitations) intriguing, and they are financially accessible. I find myself really excited by the fact that all mediums are imbued with different societal associations through their use by people in contemporary culture and throughout the history o f We s t e r n a r t . A l o t o f m y w o r k d e a l s w i t h human beings and their interaction with immediate environments. I found, while obtaining a B . A . i n s o c i o l o g y, t h a t e t h n o g r a p h i e s , f i e l d recordings, and academic writings werent enough to encapsulate the way that I wanted to convey my investigation of human interaction a n d b e h a v i o r. Vi s u a l i m a g e r y a l l o w s f o r a m u c h less precise but, in my belief, more thorough a n d e v o c a t i v e e x p l a n a t i o n o f t h e l a t t e r. Juried Art Show First Prize Winner Andrew B. Conner poses in front of his winning work, Goat & Toga alongside Director of Center Services Candice Thompson and other As a result of winning first prize at the Juried winning artists Kathy McLean, Elke Muller, and Jeff Stroud. A r t S h o w, C o n n e r w a s a w a r d e d h i s o w n s o l o g a l l e r y s h o w i n t h e c o m i n g m o n t h s h e r e a t t h e C e n t e rs A r t G a l l e r y. T h r e e o t h e r a r t i s t s , K a t h y M c L e a n , E l k e M u l l e r, and Jeff Stroud were awarded a joint gallery showing for their work as well. T h e s h o w s p r i z e j u r o r w a s M a t t h e w Pa l c y n s k i , S t a f f L e c t u r e r f o r We s t e r n A r t a t t h e Ph i l a d e l p h i a M u s e u m A r t w h e r e h e r e c e n t l y c o m p l e t e d t w o a r t h i s t o r y s e r i e s , M o d e r n M a s t e r s : Pi c a s s o i n F e b r u a r y a n d B o r n U n d e r M a r s : A r t i s t i c R i v a l r i e s i n A p r i l . H i s d i s t i n g u i s h e d c a r e e r i n c l u d e s l e c t u r i n g a t t h e Wo o d m e r e A r t M u s e u m , Ro s e m o n t C o l l e g e , Vi l l a n o v a U n i v e r s i t y, a n d m a n y o t h e r s . C u r r e n t l y c o m p l e t i n g h i s d i s s e r t a t i o n , Ro t h k o a n d A r c h i t e c t u r e a t t h e Ty l e r S c h o o l o f A r t a t Te m p l e U n i v e r s i t y, Pa l c y n s k i a l s o t e a c h e s u p p e r l e v e l s e m i n a r s i n 2 0 t h C e n t u r y a r t a t Ty l e r. I n a d d i t i o n t o Pa l c y n s k i , t h e C e n t e r e n l i s t e d s h o w j u r o r s J o r d a n Ro c k f o r d , i n d e p e n d e n t c u r a t o r a n d c r e a t i v e c o n s u l t a n t w h o s e e x p e r i e n c e i n c l u d e s i n s t i t u t i o n a l p r o j e c t s s u c h a s t h e M u r a l A r t s Pr o g r a m , t h e A t w a t e r Ke n t M u s e u m o f Ph i l a d e l p h i a , a n d t h e Ro s e n b a c h M u s e u m a n d L i b r a r y, a n d S t e v e D u f f y, E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r o f M o u n t a i n M e a d o w a s w e l l a s a n i n d e p e n d e n t c u r a t o r c u r r e n t l y w o r k i n g o n a n e x h i b i t i n Ke n t u c k y.

O n F r i d a y, M a y 1 4 , 2 0 1 0 , t h e Wi l l i a m Wa y L G B T C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r c e l e b r a t e d t h e o p e n i n g o f i t s J u r i e d A r t S h o w r u n n i n g t h r o u g h J u n e 2 1 . Wi t h o v e r a d o z e n i n d i v i d u a l s u b m i s s i o n s , t h e J u r i e d A r t S h o w i s t h e f i f t h i n t h e C e n t e rs h i s t o r y. This show engages artists of diverse backgrounds and artistic visions and offers an opportunity for fresh viewpoints to b e d i s p l a y e d i n a a n L G B T f o c u s e d g a l l e r y.

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Center Snapshots
Vo l u n t e e r P h i l Fo g e l , Development Coordinator J o s h K r u g e r, a n d Fa c i l i t i e s Coordinator Phillip Prillman man the C e n t e r s t a b l e at Sunday OUT (photo by Bob Skiba); Crowds gather to view the Juried Art Show at the cele b ra t o r y Opening Reception; Prize Juror Matthew Pa l c y n s k i a n d Art Gallery Committee Member Rick Couch talk during the Juried Art Show Opening Reception (photos by Jessica Dummer); Director of Center Services Candice Thompson and Marshall Siegel install a work for the Juried Art Show; Fa c i l i t i e s Te c h n i c i a n J i m Crouch puts the finishing touches on the new kitchen on the C e n t e r s f o u r t h floor (photo by Candice Thompson).

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As the weather begins to get hot, the special programs and opportunities at your community Center are on the rise, too! Whether you want to show off your pride at Philadelphia Gay Pride or join the Center for a festive barbecue style party on the Fourth of July, theres tons to enjoy while youre trying to stay cool. For the first time, the Monday - Friday 9:00 AM William Way LGBT 10:00 PM Community Center is Saturday / Sunday planning a festive Fourth 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM of July potluck. Much like the Thanksgiving Effective Memorial Day Potluck and Holiday Weekend Potluck, the Fourth of July Celebration will welcome all community members into the Center for some summer-style food and backyard games! While we might not have a backyard here at the Center, our lobby will serve as the suburban patio weve always wanted! If youre interested in proudly demonstrating your commitment to the LGBT community, consider joining the William Way LGBT Community Center volunteers, members, and staff as they represent the Center marching in the Philadelphia

Summer Happenings at Your Center

New Summer Hours:

Center Spotlight:

Gay Pride Parade on June 13! As in years past, the Center will take part in the march and have an informational booth at the center of Pride at Penns Landing. Volunteers and proud marchers are needed, so contact us at 215-732-2220 if you would like to participate in an event thats integral to the identity of our diverse LGBT family. And, the first 50 RSVPS receive FREE admission to the festival!

For those art aficionados, the Annual Juried Art Competition show runs through July 9, 2010, in the Centers Art Gallery. During normal business hours, summer visitors can view some of the best works made by local and emerging LGBT artists. These fascinating, provocative works were submitted and judged during the Annual Juried Art Competition in May and offer visitors keen insights into the talents of the artistic LGBT community. These are just some of the ways you can enjoy summer while stopping by the Center! As a reminder, the Center is taking some time to cool off just like everyone else in Philadelphia and has changed its weekend hours. Starting Memorial Day weekend, the Centers weekend hours will change to 11:00 AM 7:00 PM. Weekday hours will remain 9:00 AM 10:00 PM, so make sure you make the most of summer and stop by the Center!

Philanthropy Corner:
Spring Challenge Success!

The response from our community has been nothing short of amazing. If we raise a total of $20,000 in new gifts, an anonymous donor will step forward and m a t c h t h e c o m m u n i t y s g i f t s 1 - 2 , g i v i n g t h e C e n t e r a n additional $10,000 for a grand total of $30,000! These funds will ensure that the Center can continue services uninterrupted and reach the hearts and minds o f o v e r 5 5 , 0 0 0 i n d i v i d u a l s e a c h y e a r. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e d o n o r m a t c h o r h o w y o u c a n f u r t h e r i m p a c t o p e ra t i o n s a t t h e C e n t e r with a charitable gift, contact Development C o o r d i n a t o r J o s h K r u g e r a t j k r u g e r @ w a y g a y. o r g o r 215-732-2220.

A s m e m b e r s o f t h e Wi l l i a m Wa y L G B T C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r, y o u r e c e i v e d l e t t e r s i n A p r i l a n d M a y d e t a i l i n g the current anonymous donor challenge currently in e f f e c t . We a t t h e C e n t e r a r e t h r i l l e d t o s a y t h a t a s o f t h e d a t e o f t h i s n e w s l e t t e rs p u b l i c a t i o n , t h e c o m munity has given the Center over $16,000 toward its $20,000 goal! And, we still have several weeks to go for the match!

Dear Jessie and Jordan,

Ask Jessie and Jordan

I know the Center does a lot of good as far as programs like Peer Counseling and the Recovery Room, but does the Center have any social groups? Something fun and casual? -Game Seeker Dear GS:

Every Monday, the Bridge Club meets for party bridge at 2:00 PM for those experienced looking for a fun, challenging game! And, every Sunday, the Chess Club meets welcoming players of all skill levels interested in sharpening their skills and meeting friends. Along with Bridge and Chess, the Center offers Mah-jongg for both experienced and new players every Thursday at both 12:00 PM and 7:30 PM. With all these options, were sure well see you around soon! -Jessie and Jordan, the Dancing W's j e s s i e a n d j o r d a n @ w a y g a y. o r g

Thanks for the compliment on the good work we do for the community here at the Center! Our Center is unique in that it not only helps those going through difficult times, but it also helps unite LGBT folks in social settings too!

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