We are delighted to invite you to Jefferson University's Textile Design Summer Graduate Studio exhibition, What Remains. This exhibition celebrates the joy of making through knitting and surface design, showcasing work that explores ancient rituals, past experiences, cryptic messages, and imagined futures. Each artist offers a unique perspective while contributing to a shared conversation about what lingers, evolves, and endures through material and process.

Please join us for the opening reception this Friday, July 31, from 6:00–9:00 PM.

Join us to celebrate art as we close Renny Molenaar’s exhibition “Disappointing Patriotic Sex Paintings”. You know you’ve been wondering what this exhibition is about, come see!

FRIDAY NIGHT RUMBA!

Rumbas are NOT ongoing throughout Summer, we just couldn’t wait til Fall to have another one, we want to celebrate Renny Molenaar’s exhibition, which closes the day after. Have you been to one yet? They’re fun!  $10 Suggested donation.

HARTWELL & VOICES: Send-Off + FUNder

Awesome musician and friend Julian Hartwell is moving to Montreal on August 1, to pursue his musical dreams and attend a music production program. Please help make this endeavor possible, help someone who always helps others. More info on this event, to RSVP or get tickets CLICK HERE.Sliding scale $20-$50 donation.
 

ARTIST TALK with Renny Molenaar 

Come listen to Renny talk about his work and his exhibition “Disappointing Patriotic Sex Paintings”. Are you curious as to what it's about? What do you see? Hear what he has to say.

WRITERS’CIRCLE, led by Khaliah D. Pitts
Khaliah is back! Join this casual gathering of writers, where you’ll react not only to her insightful prompts but also to Renny’s surrounding exhibition. Sharpen those pens!

We invite you to visit Renny’s Summer takeover show, SEX, a collection of his Disappointing Patriotic Sex Paintings Series.

Come help us celebrate the exhibitions by Joseph Krause, Mark Dilks, Nial McCoubrey and Ariel Monroe at the closing reception, it’s your last day to take it all in.

Baobob Groove presents:

DJUMBAI LINK UP! Pan-African Sounsystem Dance & Drum Gathering

An outdoor dance party under the Blue Moon to benefit iMPeRFeCT Gallery, in the green space right across the street from the gallery, with sets by DJ Renaissance & Dotmatic. Percussion by Anssumane Silla.

$10- $25 sliding scale donation

More info soon...

Prior to this closing gathering outdoors across from iMPeRFeCT, you may join community members Stephanie Cole, Karl Blau and Miles Orion Butler, for an intimate walking tour exploring a selection of Germantown's newest public art installations supported by Healing Verse Germantown. Tour is from 2–4pm, it begins at Pastorius Community Garden (10 E Pastorius St, 19144), and ends at the Tree Lab (green space across from iMPeRFeCT) for the Closing Party + Open Mic (4-6pm)

Ever been to the green space across from iMPeRFeCT? Join us for El Monthly Dinner this weekend and experience the magic. This casual sit down dinner will treat you to a home cooked meal made with love, this month, it’s being made by our friend Tiffany Moniq, she’s inspired to prepare not just her Chicken & Sausage Gumbo but also a Vegan Gumbo! (both gluten free dishes). We’ll also have an Avocado Salad, a scrumptious Fruit Crisp w/Ice Cream, aaand we’ll be eating outdoors (weather permitting), among trees!

These monthly dinners are a piece of the pie that supports the work we do at iMPeRFeCT. We hope you enjoy this meal as much as we’ll enjoy making it.

$30-$50 Sliding scale donation per person.

Pay at the door with cash, Venmo, CashApp or cards.

Thank you!

We welcome the new exhibiting artists, to the FRoNT RooM, JOSEPH KRAUSE’s “Appendages”, to the BaCK RooM, MARK DILKS’ “SPLASH”, in the GReaT GLaSS eLeVaToR, NIAL McCOUBREY’s “Nowhere Land” & in the THe ReDRooM, ARIEL MONROE’s “Little Things”.
Parallel worlds exist in these artists' imaginations, worlds without rules or limits, full of whimsy, full of curiosity to play and the courage to dream... to create paintings, drawings, found object assemblages, ceramics and more (yes! it takes courage to make art). We invite you to step in and take a stroll through them, this Saturday, May 2 (6-9pm) 

Hope to see you!

Renny & Rocio
 

These monthly fundraising gatherings treat you to a home cooked meal by us and/or supportive friends. You’ll be surrounded by art and love, all while helping support the work we do at iMPeRFeCT. We hope you enjoy this meal as much as we’ll enjoy making it. (More info soon)

$30-$50 Sliding scale donation. No pre-registration, you may pay at the door with cash, Venmo, CashApp or cards. Space is limited to 25 people.

For inquiries, please text Rocio (215) 869-1001

LOCATION: 5539 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia Pa 19144

We invite you to the Closing Reception this Saturday, April 11, for "A Matter of TASTE", by Dara Haskins, "Black in Bloom" by Ursula Johnson, "The Personal is Political", by Conni Billé and Jaz Malone's installation "Happy on the Inside" in THe ReDRooM.

There will be regular gallery hours on this Saturday, from Noon-6pm

Rumbas are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. They are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions that celebrate life through song and dance. Rumbas are NOT performances, they're an immersive experience, we share food, drinks and joy! You are welcome to bring anything you would like to share or not.

$10 Suggested Donations are appreciated.

Join us for a one day screening of “A Song for Nia”, the first digital series from Pearl's Girl Productions featuring Tasha Holmes. The evening will include screening episodes from Season 1 and time to mix and mingle with our cast and crew.  Refreshments will be provided. 

$10-$15

Link to more info and to purchase tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pearlsgirlproductions/2084135

Come meet the four artists exhibiting their works at iMPeRFeCT, Dara Haskins, Ursula Johnson, Jaz Malone & Conni Billé. Check out their respective exhibitions and learn about them and their work in this casual talk.

These monthly fundraising gatherings treat you to a home cooked meal by us and/or supportive friends. You’ll be surrounded by art and love, all while helping support the work we do at iMPeRFeCT. El Dinner will be held in the gallery (address below). We hope you enjoy this meal as much as we’ll enjoy making it.

$30-$50 Sliding scale donation. No pre-registration, you may pay at the door with cash, Venmo, CashApp or cards. Space is limited to 25 people.

For inquiries, please text Rocio (215) 869-1001

LOCATION: 5539 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia Pa 19144

Conni Billé's 1969 graphics shown in the GReaT GLaSS eLeVaToR at iMPeRFeCT Gallery, were published by Liberation News Service and distributed to over 500 alternative newspapers across America reaching well over a million people. Hung on walls and discussed in consciousness-raising groups, her graphics became icons of the women's liberation movement.

Join us and listen to artist/activist Conni Billé as she shares stories of the realities of women in the sixties in America, when her images were made, and her motivations to get involved in the Women’s Liberation Movement.

Rumbas are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. They are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions that celebrate life through song and dance. Rumbas are NOT performances, they're an immersive experience, we share food, drinks and joy! You are welcome to bring anything you would like to share or not.

$10 Suggested Donations are appreciated.

You are invited to the Opening Reception for four new exciting exhibitions by four badass Philly artists. The front room will be inhabited by “A Matter of TASTE” by Dara Haskins (Paintings), the back room will have “Black in Bloom” by Ursula Johnson (Photographs), Conni Billé brings “The Personal is Political” to the GReaT GLaSS eLeVaToR (Linocut prints) and Jaz Malone has taken on the ReDRooM with her installation “Happy on the inside” (Drawings)
Hope you can join us!

Meet the current exhibiting artists, Dara Haskins, Ursula Johnson, Conni Billé & Jaz Malone and learn about them and their art making processes, while you check out the exhibitions.

Together, let us rediscover love, light, and healing joy with a  night of live music, stories, and poetry. Reigniting the beauty and power of art and community in the midst of the chaos and unknowns. Featuring Tamara Della Anderson (vocals/storyteller), Maya Anderson (vocals/poetry), and Karen Smith (percussion). 

Tickets are available here: https://ticketstripe.com/events/5403108569860837

Rumbas are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. This Friday is Rocio’s actual birthday, so you know we’ll be celebrating!

Rumbas are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions that celebrate life through song and dance. Rumbas are NOT performances, they're an immersive experience, we share food, drinks and joy! You are welcome to bring anything you would like to share or not.

$10 Suggested Donations are appreciated.

These monthly gatherings treat you to a home cooked meal by us and/or supportive friends, surrounded by art and love, all while helping support the work we do at iMPeRFeCT. This month's dinner is a major treat being prepared by our dear friend/neighbor Ann Peters. She plans to delight you with a Chicken Stew w/cumin, onion, green pepper, Telmex, plus Szechuan tofu and kale, all with brown rice and arugula, a surprise dessert and there are talks of Sangria! El Dinner will be held in the gallery (address below). We hope you enjoy this meal as much as we’ll enjoy making it.

$30-$50 Sliding scale donation. No pre-registration, you may pay at the door with cash, Venmo, CashApp or cards. Space is limited to 25 people.

For inquiries, please text Rocio (215) 869-1001

LOCATION: 5539 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia Pa 19144

THE KAREN SMITH EXPERIENCE featuring the Hightowers: Lillian and Ty,

A soulful Saturday with live music, celebrating some of the revolutionists of music history including a special tribute to Nina Simone. 

Doors open at 7pm, Music 8-9:30pm.

$20 Donation

Come enjoy the last day of viewing of Arleen Olshan’s exhibition ‘The Tangle I’ve Gotten Into”, presented by the William Way LGBTQ Community Center.

Rumbas are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. They are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions that celebrate life through song and dance. Rumbas are NOT performances, they're an immersive experience, we share food, drinks and joy! You are welcome to bring anything you would like to share or not.

$10 Suggested Donations are appreciated.

Meet current exhibiting artist and LGBTQ activist Arleen Olshan while surrounded by her work, spanning 50 years.

Free and open to the public. RSVP here (limited space available).