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Living together in the community through the arts

Since its founding in 1953, Allens Lane Art Center has been a cornerstone of the Mt. Airy community by bringing the residents together to participate in and enjoy the arts.  Whether its art classes for children or adults, amazing art exhibitions or cutting edge plays on the mainstage, there is something for everyone at Allens Lane.

 
601 West Allens Lane ~ Philadelphia, PA 19119 ~ p: 215.248.0546 f: 215.248.0559

THE CAROLYN FIEDLER-ALBER GALLERY - Schedule

Decorative Arts Holiday ShowDecorative Arts Holiday Show

Nov. 7 – Dec. 23, 2008

Gallery Hours: M-F, 10am - 5:00pm
or by appointment

Participating Artists: Elayne Bender, Diane Braber, Robert Fluhr, Heidi Gillespie, Lesley Haas, Cornelia Kietzman, Jessica Liddell, Martha Kent Martin, Susan Rifkin, Shari Sikora, and others.

Fantastic, unique and affordable art and craft items available. A wide selection of handmade ceramics, jewelry and wearable arts are available. A great opportunity to do your holiday shopping in a wonderful setting.


David GrahamDavid Graham
A Maine Island Life

Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 2009

Opening Reception:
Friday, January 9, 2008
6:00 – 9:00pm
Gallery Hours: M-F, 10am - 5:00pm or by appointment

Special Lecture: On January 9th, 6:00pm,in the ALlens Lane Theater , David Graham will present a special lecture on his work, the background of this project and special insights on his discoveries.  This lecture is being presented as a special fundraising event to support Allens Lane Art Center. ($20)  Please RSVP at info@allenslane.org or call 215.248.0546.

Shortly after World War II, Nan and Arthur Kellam packed up their life in Southern California and moved to a small island off the coast of Maine. Together, they built a new life as the only residents of Placentia Island. Living in a small cabin, built by Arthur, they lived a life of considerable intimacy for 40 years; sharing each other’s company, largely removed from society, comfortable in the limitations of the island.

In the mid – 1990’s and later in 2008, David Graham photographed the Kellam’s cabin and the landscape of Placentia Island. Arthur passed away, Nan followed several years later, but their cabin remained as a witness to their lives lived together. Their books, tea cups, tools and furniture appeared as they would have if they had just left by dory for Bass Harbor to do some shopping. The photographs in this exhibition show the evidence of the Kellam’s lives and the toll of time on their humble creations.