The Day Job
Featuring: Ray Bailey, Joe Grubb, Carolyn Kline-Coyle, Sue Liedke, Mark Rice, Michele Southworth, Christina Wills, and Zach Zecha
Dates: December 14, 2024 - February 9, 2025
20*20 House, 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sundays noon - 4pm
Reception: September 27th 6 - 8 pm
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/
The Day Job highlights the connections between creative pursuit and economic necessity, exploring how artists navigate their roles in the studio and the workplace. Far from separate, together, these worlds can fuel artistic growth, offering new materials, methods, and insights that expand an artist’s way of thinking.
Featured artists— Ray Bailey, Joe Grubb, Carolyn Kline-Coyle, Sue Liedke, Mark Rice, Michele Southworth, Christina Wills, and Zach Zecha— reflect on how their day jobs might influence their art. Accompanying their pieces are personal reflections on a simple yet revealing question: What is your “day job,” and how does it inform your artistic practice?
Through themes like unseen labor, the essential nature of work, and the shaping of identity, this exhibit invites you to consider what factors underpin the creative process. What stories are revealed, obscured, or reimagined in the intersection of artistic practice and the day job?
About the Gallery
This exhibition is organized by the Lansdowne Art Committee, a volunteer group of The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the Lansdowne Arts Committee is to create, foster, and promote Lansdowne's identity as a vibrant and inspiring artistic community. The Lansdowne Art Committee is dedicated to nurturing creative expression, enhancing community engagement, stimulating economic growth, preserving and celebrating Lansdowne's diversity, and cultivating arts education and access.
The 20*20 House is a Lansdowne Borough owned property. Originally a residential home built in the early 19th century, the 20*20 House has been transformed into a community space with gallery spaces on 2 floors, a dedicated workshop space, as well as a yoga studio.
Accessibility Statement of 20*20 House: The LEDC and Lansdowne Art Committee are committed to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our facilities, services, and events are as accessible as we can make them, giving you the confidence to visit us.
Parking: There are several dedicated parking spaces on campus available to the public, as well as additional street parking along Lansdowne Court.
There is a passenger drop-off area on the rear accessibility ramp.
First Floor Accessibility
Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all. Approachable Entrance: Our accessible entrance is in the back of the house. There is a ramp for whoever needs it. If possible, please email us at [email protected] in advance of your visit so we can ensure that the gallery sitter is aware that this entrance will be used. Accessible Restroom: We offer two accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors. Wide Walkways: Our walkways are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation. Rest areas: There are benches and seating throughout the house for those who need to rest. A filtered water fountain is available to the public.
Second Floor Accessibility
Staircase: The staircase has steep steps. It may be difficult for those who are tall or have mobility issues.
Commitment to Improvement
We recognize the importance of continuous improvement in accessibility and are committed to making our facilities as inclusive as possible where we can. If you have any specific accessibility needs or suggestions for how we can improve, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your requests and ensure a positive experience at the 20*20 House.