Old meets New: Elfreth's Alley goes Art-y

July 1st's Artisans on the Alley event was a great success!  There were a bunch of local artists out on Elfreth's Alley, peddling their beautifully handcrafted wares on the oldest street in the country, and that was a great thing.   

It's a sad thing when something so crucial to our nation's history is in jeopardy - that's why ASW is working with Elfreth's Alley to rally interest and traffic to this national landmark.  I know everyone might not be a huge history buff (I'm sure not), but you don't have to be a historian to know it's important for the history, community, and tourist economy of Philly to make sure we keep our landmarks running!

Elfreth's Alley is working hard to keep its museum and gift shop doors open, through fundraising and events that get people walking in and around these 200 year old houses. I met with Marketing Team member Rachel Anderson to figure out what we could do to help, and it turned into the 1st Annual Artisans on the Alley event, to be held around this time every year.  Artists from all over the Philadelphia area created art specifically highlighting the beauty and detail of Elfreth's Alley, and will now be featured in the EA gift shop.

Are you one of those artists who got kicked off
of 2nd Street vending? 
Well, you're in luck. (sidebar: HOW RUDE WAS THAT!!!)

Because of this event, Art to Save the World is now going to be collaborating with Elfreth's EVERY First Friday to get artists lining the alley with their work.  Just go to http://www.arttosavetheworld.com/event for information and signups. 

be frank handcrafted items

Check out some sweet pics of the night on our Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.218807081489285.48264.107871239249537

AND

Be sure to check out the artists of the night, most of whom now have items for sale in the Elfreth's Alley Gift Shop!

be frank studio
handcrafted items- mini-journals, screen prints & more!

North Massaro
"Wannabes" animal paintings

5 Dollar Fridays
$5 design advice.  no kidding.

Philadelphia Calligraphers 
Pen and Ink sets

Recycled Rowhouses
birdhouses made of found wood