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MEDIA ADVISORY
WHO: Artist Erin McGee - Ferrell with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
WHAT: Original Paintings Gallery Opening of Philadelphia Scenes
WHERE: Fairmount Park Welcome Center, 1599 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19102
WHEN: TUESDAY - 11/30/2010, 11AM - 2PM
Artist Erin McGee Ferrell, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's Marketing and Promotions Office will open a fresh new gallery of unique paintings that express her ability to capture movement and chaos in a way that not even she can predict. Drawing inspiration from crowded locations throughout the city like LOVE Park, Philadelphia Museum of Art, City Hall, Boat House Row and others, Ms. McGee Ferrell paints with no inclinations of the end result! With exciting colors and unique movements, she composes works of art that seem to have paused an otherwise bustling location. Her oil paintings are eye catching and draw crowds of passerby's in every location she paints.
"I choose to work in Plein Air, rarely from photos. My paintings are moments of my life... a few hours of being in that particular space and time" says artist McGee Ferrell.
Erin's Philadelphia inspired pieces will make there debut during the gallery opening on 11/30/2010 in the Fairmount Park Welcome Center in LOVE Park and remain on display throughout the holidays. They will be available for purchase following the gallery opening in the form of posters, magnets and framed reprints.
The Fairmount Park Welcome Center is located at 1599 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19102 and is managed in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Independence Visitors Center Corporation (IVCC). Open Monday through Saturday from 10 - 5, (Sun. till 4) serving tourists, visitors and others with information, tours and tickets four the entire Philadelphia region. The LOVE Shop offers a full line of Philadelphia souvenirs including authentic LOVE Statue reproductions from world famous artist Robert Indiana.
For more information call 215-683-0247, or visit us on the web:
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Timothy P. Gill, MPA
Marketing & Promotions Director
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
215-683-0244
2011 Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Calendars available early November!
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  Erin McGee Ferrell Solo ShowNovember 30, 2010- Jan 31, 2011 |
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Erin McGee Ferrell Artist
424 East Third St
Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
856-630-9832
www.ErinMcGeeFerrell.com
Erin@ErinMcGeeFerrell.com |
