iMPeRFeCT Gallery

iMPeRFeCT Gallery The "iMPeRFeCT Gallery is a not-for-profit alternative art space dedicated to the voice of the artist as of May, 2017.

iMPeRFeCT Gallery has a new location at 5539 Germantown Ave. Founded by Renny Molenaar and Rocio Cabello, the iMPeRFeCT Gallery was created with the intention and hope of becoming a voice in our community and in the ongoing conversation with the art world. Our approach to this work is that of facilitator, where artists of very different persuassions can present themselves and their work with as mu

ch freedom as possible. Our programing will include monthly exhibitions, performances and other events; it is also our intention to bring art out of the gallery, with the creation of works in public places, the publishing of limited edition prints and an active presence on the Internet. We as artists strongly believe in the transformative powers that the arts bring to our lives, we want to share that experience and inspire action and change.

Winter Soulstice Poetry Night!Part II Thursday, Dec 217-10pm  $10 donationOur friends guitarist  and poet Michael Angelo...
12/13/2023

Winter Soulstice Poetry Night!
Part II Thursday, Dec 21
7-10pm $10 donation

Our friends guitarist and poet Michael Angelo Abreu come back to for Volume Two of their "Voices of the Earthmind" series, a mystical, poetic exploration of the themes of beauty and truth, friendship, hope and nature. Featuring soulful vocals of .den.of.lynn (Braylynn Nahja) and final poem by Elijah B. Pringle III.

Wanna feel your connection with nature? Join us next Thursdayā€¦
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Please show some love to our End of Year Campaign šŸ„°THE iMPeRFeCT YEAR IN REVIEWWhile moving things around at  recently, ...
12/08/2023

Please show some love to our End of Year Campaign šŸ„°

THE iMPeRFeCT YEAR IN REVIEW
While moving things around at recently, we came across our very first signing book from 2012. We couldnā€™t NOT browse through it! The first pages totally warmed our hearts, reading lovely wishes and sentiments from friends and neighbors, sent us down memory laneā€¦ and we thought of our first exhibitions, our first Last Suppers, poetry readings, Rumbas etc. and the hunger/enthusiasm of the community that welcomed us with open arms. We couldnā€™t help but feel proud of how much we have done since then, with the support of our thriving artistic community in our beautiful thriving Germantown. We wanted to build a safe place for artists to speak to the world, a place where you could push the envelope, a place for people to connect to each other. And you know what?? We did all of that, and with your help, weā€™re STILL doing it!! While reviewing the year in photos we realized just how far all those wishes and sentiments went, how they fueled us, and against all odds we are still here!

At the end of this month, we will close unlock Key, 2023ā€™s last exhibition, the walls will be a blank canvas again and we are giddy for what the future might bring, the possibilities are endless!!! This has been a magical wild ride, if you would like to be a part of this journey and give iMPeRFeCT more staying power, please contribute what you can to help us reach the $20,000 goal of our End of Year campaign, any amount is good, collectively it goes a long way. Please use the link in our profile to donate. Thank you!! šŸ˜˜

Imperfectly yours,
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NEXT SATURDAY!!!SMOKIN PAINTSat Dec 16, 20237-11pm   $25Paint session led by KAANG (), the curator of the current exhibi...
12/08/2023

NEXT SATURDAY!!!

SMOKIN PAINT
Sat Dec 16, 2023
7-11pm $25

Paint session led by KAANG (), the curator of the current exhibition Unlock Key at . Hands-on lesson where he will show you his unique painting during an art gallery installation so youā€™ll be surrounded by art, moss and black lights.

Arrival at 7pm to collectively select paint subject. Tickets include one (1) free cup of Groovii Juice. This is a 4/20 friendly event.

For tickets:
blacksoulsummer.com/kaang
Join us!


#420

COAT DRIVE starting tomorrow! is partnering with  and  who work hand in hand with local creatives to bring events to the...
12/01/2023

COAT DRIVE starting tomorrow!

is partnering with and who work hand in hand with local creatives to bring events to the city of Philadelphia that cater to giving local musicians, artists, DJs, vendors, and local businesses exposure and a platform to express themselves in a safe environment. They are now embarking on a new effort to create more community events that raise funds to directly empower Philadelphia youth.

This year they are launching their second annual coat drive. We are excited to to start collecting coat for families in need the winter.

Beginning this Friday drop off of coats every Friday between Noon-5pm at .

Dec 16th we will be distributing the coats out at iMPeRFeCT Gallery, coats that donā€™t receive a home that day will be going to local shelters.

Time to go through those closets!!
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COAT DRIVE starting tomorrow! is partnering with  and  who work hand in hand with local creatives to bring events to the...
12/01/2023

COAT DRIVE starting tomorrow!

is partnering with and who work hand in hand with local creatives to bring events to the city of Philadelphia that cater to giving local musicians, artists, DJs, vendors, and local businesses exposure and a platform to express themselves in a safe environment. They are now embarking on a new effort to create more community events that raise funds to directly empower Philadelphia youth.

This year they are launching their second annual coat drive. We are excited to to start collecting coat for families in need the winter.

Beginning this Friday drop off of coats every Friday between Noon-5pm at .

Dec 16th we will be distributing the coats out at iMPeRFeCT Gallery, coats that donā€™t receive a home that day will be going to local shelters.

Time to go through those closets!!
šŸ’–šŸ’–šŸ’–

Unlock Key has opened, weā€™re ON!!!Join our fav DJ  (Oluwafemi) this Saturday, Dec 2, heā€™ll be spinning his world tunes a...
11/27/2023

Unlock Key has opened, weā€™re ON!!!
Join our fav DJ (Oluwafemi) this Saturday, Dec 2, heā€™ll be spinning his world tunes and have you groovinā€™ and sweatinā€™ in no time. Let the celebrations begin!!
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moniq will be there concocting her groovy cocktails! šŸ˜›šŸ¹

Dance surrounded by the works of Unlock Key, our latest exhibition curated by , 16 local artists are gracing our walls.

INDEPENDENT FILMS THIS SATURDAY!POPCORN & PICTURES Saturday, Nov. 18     5-8pmFree  and  will be presenting the work of ...
11/16/2023

INDEPENDENT FILMS THIS SATURDAY!

POPCORN & PICTURES
Saturday, Nov. 18 5-8pm
Free
and will be presenting the work of local Black filmmakers: Eboni Zamani, Darrelle Williams, Danielle DeLoatch, Darien Woodward, Nasya Jenkins. Hosted by Capricia Washington.

This is a free event (donations are appreciated), follow the link to Eventbrite on ā€™s profile for more info and to reserve your free tickets.

Support your local independent filmmakers, check out their work and meet them!

You ready??? It starts tomorrow!PUFFING ā€¢ SIPPING & MAKINGOpen Studio Groove With RENNY & ROCIOTuesdays   6 - 9pmStartin...
11/13/2023

You ready??? It starts tomorrow!

PUFFING ā€¢ SIPPING & MAKING
Open Studio Groove With RENNY & ROCIO

Tuesdays 6 - 9pm
Starting Tue. Nov. 14

$20 A Session (Drop in)
No Pre-Registration Required

The Open Studio Groove is a chill, 420 environment for artists and other creatives to work independently but in community. Bring your supplies and some goodies... and spend some quality time with us, in a fun and hopefully inspiring atmosphere.

There will be occasional prompts, maybe some exercises and time for sharing, but mainly unstructured studio time and hangout. This will be a work in progress, where we will be listening to the participants as we move forward. Join us and see what this commitment can do for your practice and your soul... šŸ˜ˆ

Love,
R & R

iMPeRFeCT Studio
5547 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia PA 19144
(2 doors from the gallery)

Iā€™m case youā€™re wondering whatā€™s coming next to  in two weeks:UNLOCK KEYNov 25 - Dec 30, 2023Guest curator:   Art is abo...
11/13/2023

Iā€™m case youā€™re wondering whatā€™s coming next to in two weeks:

UNLOCK KEY
Nov 25 - Dec 30, 2023
Guest curator:

Art is about what we see feel and believe.
Insert key to truth.
What about what the artist had to learn or grow through to evolve to create the work we see and feel.
Turns key.
Mistakes become joyful moments in lesson learned.

Unlock Key


Next Saturday!POPCORN & PICTURES Saturday, Nov. 18     5-8pmFree  x  collective will be presenting the work of local Bla...
11/10/2023

Next Saturday!
POPCORN & PICTURES
Saturday, Nov. 18 5-8pm
Free

x collective will be presenting the work of local Black filmmakers: Eboni Zamani, Darrelle Williams, Danielle DeLoatch, Darien Woodward, Nasya Jenkins. Hosted by Capricia Washington. The films and series episodes will be followed by a brief Q&A. Community members and guests can enjoy the hosting, film, media, sounds and design work and Black artists can engage directly with their community.

Friends and neighbors will get to enjoy local Black art and new media/creative technology free of charge. Snacks and waters will be provided for all.

Free event (Donations appreciated)
For more info and to reserve tickets go to the Eventbrite link on ā€™s profile.

 may have closed its latest exhibition, the walls are blank canvases but we are still hosting some events before the nex...
11/10/2023

may have closed its latest exhibition, the walls are blank canvases but we are still hosting some events before the next exhibition "Unlock Key", opens at the end of the month, because well... sometimes we just can't help ourselves!

As facilitators, we are happy to provide space so that young producers can have the opportunity to do their amazing work. Check out their flyers šŸ¤©

Weā€™re excited about the free musical performance Colectivo Folklorico tomorrow night, Fri Nov 10 AND a free film screening by local Black filmmakers, go to our websiteā€™s calendar for more details (link in profile).

Itā€™s still quite nice, come on out! Weā€™ll be steaming up the windows tomorrow night!!

Love,
R & R

And now for something a little bit differentā€¦ Announcing:PUFFING ā€¢ SIPPING & MAKINGOpen Studio Groove With RENNY & ROCIO...
11/08/2023

And now for something a little bit differentā€¦ Announcing:

PUFFING ā€¢ SIPPING & MAKING
Open Studio Groove
With RENNY & ROCIO

Tuesdays 6 - 9pm
Starting Tue. Nov. 14

$20 A Session (Drop in)
No Pre-Registration Required

The Open Studio Groove is a chill, 420 environment for artists and other creatives to work independently but in community. Bring your supplies and some goodies... and spend some quality time with us, in a fun and hopefully inspiring atmosphere.

There will be occasional prompts, maybe some exercises and time for sharing, but mainly unstructured studio time and hangout. This will be a work in progress, where we will be listening to the participants as we move forward. Join us and see what this commitment can do for your practice and your soul... šŸ˜„

Love,
R & R


iMPeRFeCT Studio
(2 doors from the gallery)
5547 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia PA 19144

ā€œInspiration does exist, but it must find you working.ā€ ā€“ Pablo Picasso

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 cannot stress this enough, the best way to ensure we have art in the world is by supporting living artists by buying th...
11/04/2023

cannot stress this enough, the best way to ensure we have art in the world is by supporting living artists by buying their art. You are getting a little piece of someoneā€™s heart, youā€™re buying yourself the pleasure of living with something that makes you feel alive PLUS youā€™re buying them a little more time to make more and benefit our world. Lots of people make assumptions about the artist life, few know the struggle, it takes a lot of courageā€¦

Most artworks in the gallery are for sale, so if you like something, just ask to see the price list, thereā€™s a wiiide range of prices but you'll be surprised how affordable and rewarding living with art can be, while helping artists and your neighborhood gallery thrive. You don't have to become a serious collector, just get one piece a year, you'll seeā€¦ it will make a difference all around.

We are all living through difficult times, art can sometimes help us cope. We hope you get to come out this weekend, itā€™s going to be glorious!! šŸ˜ŽšŸ˜ŽšŸ˜Ž

Closing Dance Partyyy!!!OLUWAFEMI GROVVY    Sat Nov 4. (9pm-1am) $15 Suggested returns to  to close the 11th Annual with...
11/01/2023

Closing Dance Partyyy!!!

OLUWAFEMI GROVVY
Sat Nov 4. (9pm-1am)
$15 Suggested

returns to to close the 11th Annual with a bang! Come dance the night away to his groovy world sounds! šŸŽ¶šŸŽµšŸŽ§šŸ”„
moniq will be there serving up her deeelish cocktails too!

This Friday is First Fridaaayyā€¦ šŸŽ¶You know what that means right?Join us for a Rumba, let the drums reach your heart, fee...
11/01/2023

This Friday is First Fridaaayyā€¦ šŸŽ¶
You know what that means right?

Join us for a Rumba, let the drums reach your heart, feel your humanity and rejoice!

Youā€™re welcomed to bring anything to drink or eat to share.

$10 Suggested Donation

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Familia!!!Wanna get a taste of what Rumba sounds like? Come to  and listen to some masters of the genre on Nov 10. Our f...
10/30/2023

Familia!!!
Wanna get a taste of what Rumba sounds like? Come to and listen to some masters of the genre on Nov 10.

Our friends from have put together an incredible ensemble, featuring rumberos from PR, Cuba & more!!!

Hear what it's all about, be careful though... you might get hooked!

Free admission,
Donations appreciated šŸ„°

Tomorrow night!Join us at  for the Kryptonite EP Release Party, .hartwell.officialā€™s debut as a singer-songwriter. Thurs...
10/26/2023

Tomorrow night!
Join us at for the
Kryptonite EP Release Party, .hartwell.officialā€™s debut as a singer-songwriter.

Thursday, Oct 26, 8pm

After running his own band in Philly for 7 years - Julian Hartwell returns with a fresh face and bold new direction in Kryptonite - his first entirely self-produced, indie/alternative/experimental pop take on human weakness and the struggle to overcome it.

Expect a live rendition of Julianā€™s new track as well as an original solo guitar set by Paulito Muse.

$10 suggested donation.

Have you seen our WTF T-Shirts by exhibiting artist ? We only have a handful left, come get yours!
10/23/2023

Have you seen our WTF T-Shirts by exhibiting artist ? We only have a handful left, come get yours!

Next Week everybody!Come one and all to , to the Kryptonite EP Release Party, .hartwell.officialā€™s debut as a singer-son...
10/20/2023

Next Week everybody!
Come one and all to , to the
Kryptonite EP Release Party, .hartwell.officialā€™s debut as a singer-songwriter.

Thursday, Oct 26, 8pm

After running his own band in Philly for 7 years - Julian Hartwell returns with a fresh face and bold new direction in Kryptonite - his first entirely self-produced, indie/alternative/experimental pop take on human weakness and the struggle to overcome it.

Expect a live rendition of Julianā€™s new track as well as an original solo guitar set by Paulito Muse.

$10 suggested donation.

Want some writing time around a table with fellow writers? Get inspired by the artworks around you, share your thoughtsā€¦...
10/10/2023

Want some writing time around a table with fellow writers? Get inspired by the artworks around you, share your thoughtsā€¦ have a cup of Joe.

Come over THIS Saturday, Oct 14
From 10am - 12pm

Bring that pen if yours, yeah that one!
Donations appreciated šŸ’–

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Read all about it!!Writer Pryce Jamison wrote an article about the WTF, The 11th Annual Germantown Show for the . Thank ...
10/09/2023

Read all about it!!
Writer Pryce Jamison wrote an article about the WTF, The 11th Annual Germantown Show for the . Thank you Pryce!!

Read it on the link in our profile!
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And come see this exhibition of 123 artists, mostly from the Philadelphia area, you have until Nov 4.


Rumbas are baaack and they start THIS Friday!! has changed the schedule a bit, these beautifully diverse gatherings of p...
10/02/2023

Rumbas are baaack and they start THIS Friday!!

has changed the schedule a bit, these beautifully diverse gatherings of people who continue this Afro Cuban tradition will be held the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

These are not performances, you join an experience. Anyone is welcome to bring snacks or drinks to share on our table.

Suggested donation $10

 would like to give a special shout out to these generous persons who helped sponsor 12 artists so they could participat...
09/24/2023

would like to give a special shout out to these generous persons who helped sponsor 12 artists so they could participate. That was a beautiful gesture, thank you and good karma to you!!!


Ellen Benson
Astia Carrega







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Donā€™t know how your name got left out of the list , so sorry! Our name is fits us like a glove sometimesā€¦ šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø
09/24/2023

Donā€™t know how your name got left out of the list , so sorry!

Our name is fits us like a glove sometimesā€¦ šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø

The Open Call for ā€œWTFā€The 11th Annual Germantown Show attracted 122  entries!!!Amazing, thank youuu!šŸ¤©šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„We donā€™t have...
09/24/2023

The Open Call for ā€œWTFā€The 11th Annual Germantown Show attracted 122 entries!!!Amazing, thank youuu!
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We donā€™t have everyoneā€™s IG handles, if youā€™re a participating artist, please write your real name and your IGā€™s as a comment so everyone can see your work.

Join us at the Opening Reception for this annual tradition, this Thursday, Sept 28, from 6 - 9pm.

ā€™s about to get hooked up to a coffee IVā€¦

See you Thursday!
R & R

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5539 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19144

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(215) 869-1001

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iMPeRFeCT Gallery has a new location at 5539 Germantown Ave. as of May, 2017. Founded by Renny Molenaar and Rocio Cabello, the iMPeRFeCT Gallery was created with the intention and hope of becoming a voice in the community and in the ongoing conversation with the art world. Our approach to this work is that of facilitator, where artists of very different persuasions can present themselves and their work with as much freedom as possible. Our programing will include monthly exhibitions, performances and other events; it is also our intention to bring art out of the gallery, with the creation of works in public places, the publishing of limited edition prints and an active presence on the Internet. We as artists strongly believe in the transformative powers that the arts bring to our lives, we want to share that experience and inspire action and change.

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