Mission Statement
The Exhibitions and Public Programs at the Tyler School of Art provide a visual context to inform and inspire public discussions of contemporary social concern. These discussions are collaboratively developed to address issues of local purpose and international significance.
The mission and vision of this department are articulated and embodied in our working practices. Through this mission we have realigned our efforts to consider public programs as the primary initiative with exhibitions as one component of this greater need. We will be addressing this need by providing an increased number of live events (two per week). These live events could be screenings, workshops, taste tests, gallery tours, classes, student presentations, how-to sessions, rallies, debates, symposiums, concerts, religious services, etc.
The initiation and consideration of these live events result from the recommendations of members from the department’s advisory councils which represent a cross section of Temple University and cultural leaders of Philadelphia. No event will be the result of just one interest or Advisory Council member – each event will be organized to reflect the educational needs of at least two communities. In this way, the department’s activities will serve to promote the integration of multiple audiences.
Through consistent collaborations with faculty members and departmental curricula the programming of the Exhibitions and Public Programs will also provide a visual and dialogical resource to aid in the teaching of numerous disciplines.
Contact
Exhibitions and Public Programs
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
12th and Norris Streets, First Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215-777-9144
Fax: 215-777-9143
Email: exhibitions@temple.edu
Staff
Robert Blackson, DIrector
Adam Blumberg, Preparator
Matthew Craig, Graduate Assistant
Emma Salamon, Graduate Assistant
Cara Long, Graduate Assistant
Kari Scott, Student/Faculty Galleries Coordinator
Location
Tyler School of Art is located on Norris Street between12th and 13th Streets, and just two blocks east of North Broad Street on Temple University's main campus. Temple Gallery is located on the first floor; the Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries are located on the Lower Level South. A campus map is available for download at: www.temple.edu/maps/documents/TUMain_map.pdf
Parking is available in university-designated lots for a fee. Street parking is available, but not guaranteed. Click here for the university parking lot map PDF download.
Hours
Temple Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturdays from 11 am - 6 pm and by appointment only. Stella Elkins Tyler Galleries are open Wednesday through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Directions
Public Transit
Regional Rail
Address: Berks Street between 9th and 10th Streets
http://www.septa.org/maps/click_map/temple_university.html
Bus and Subway
The C Bus and the Broad Street Subway travel north and south on Broad Street. Both stop at Cecil B. Moore and Susquehanna. You can map out your trip by visiting the Septa website: http://www.septa.org.
By Car
From Southern Locations: South Jersey, Delaware, Baltimore, Washington, D.C.
Take I-95 North (from southern New Jersey, cross the Delaware River via the Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, or Delaware Memorial Bridge to reach I-95 North). Take exit 22 on the left for US-30/Callowhill Street towards I-676. Take a slight right at Callowhill. Turn right at Broad Street. Head north on Broad Street to Diamond Street. Take a right on Diamond. Head east to 12th Street, and take a right. Tyler School of Art is at 12th and Norris Streets.
From Northern Locations: New Jersey, New York
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 4 (Route 73). Go 1 mile on Route 73 North and take the exit for Route 38 West. Take Route 38 West to Route 30 West and follow signs for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. After crossing the bridge, follow the signs for I-676 West. Head west on I-676 W. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Philadelphia. Merge onto 15th Street. Turn left onto Race Street. Turn left at North Broad Street. Head north on N. Broad Street to Diamond Street. Take a right on Diamond. Head east to 12th Street, and take a right. Tyler School of Art is at 12th and Norris Streets.
From Western Locations: Valley Forge, King of Prussia
Take I-76 East to Philadelphia. Take the exit toward US-1 N. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for US-1/Roosevelt Blvd and merge onto US-1 N. Take the exit toward Broad St/PA-611. Merge onto St Luke Street. Turn right at N Broad St/PA-611 and follow North Broad heading south. Take a left on Diamond Street. Head east to 12th Street, and take a right. Tyler School of Art is at 12th and Norris Streets.
From Eastern Locations: Camden, Cherry Hill
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 4 (Route 73). Go 1 mile on Route 73 North and take the exit for Route 38 West. Take Route 38 West to Route 30 West and follow signs for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. After crossing the bridge, follow the signs for I-676 West. Take a slight right at Callowhill. Turn right at Broad Street. Head north on Broad Street to Diamond Street. Take a right on Diamond. Head east to 12th Street, and take a right. Tyler School of Art is at 12th and Norris Streets.
Support
Temple Gallery is supported in part by the Friends of Temple Gallery, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and Tyler School of Art's Alumni Association.
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