In the music industry, the word “remix” typically applies to the audio realm, referring to the updating or reinvention of songs and other sound files.
Members of The Attic Youth Center will put their own spin on the term and bring it into the visual field at a unique local fundraiser.
The Attic will host “Remix,” an art exhibition and fundraiser, from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Tower Gallery, 969 N. Second St. in Northern Liberties. The event will bring together established local artists and budding youth artists with the local LGBT and allied communities, who can peruse and purchase the art on display, with all proceeds going to the LGBT youth-service agency.
Carrie Jacobs, executive director of The Attic, said the organization was looking to stage a unique fundraiser — separate from the more formal initiatives it spearheads throughout the year — and, with the help of local artist and curator Thom Duffy, recruited nearly 30 artists who were eager to participate in the exhibition.
“The artist community has been really interested in supporting the work we do here,” Jacobs said. “A lot of them had never heard of us before, so it’s great that we’re getting our name out there and that they’re so willing to help. We want this event to be able to engage the local artist community with donors and other community members who support youth.”
Jacobs said the title of the show reflects the agency’s ongoing transition.
“We were struggling to put together a name for this and came up with ‘Remix,’ because we have so many new things going on right now and we’re just changing and reinventing ourselves. We have some new people coming in and are shifting our approach to youth programming.”
The work on display and on sale will include pieces by notable local artists like Madeline Adams, Rachel Constantine, Liz Price and Bill Scott, while youth artists from The Attic will have one room of the building devoted just to their work, which will be auctioned off during the event.
DiBruno Bros. will cater the fundraiser, which will feature a wine and cheese reception and a silent auction.
Jacobs said she expects at least 300 attendees, and the organization is looking to raise at least $20,000.
“All the money we raise will be going toward new programming and to support our reinvention,” she said. “We think this event will be something new and different and something that people will really enjoy.”
Tickets to the event are $50, or $100 for a special preview event that begins at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.atticyouthcenter.org/remix or by calling (215) 545-4331 ext. 308.
Jen Colletta can be reached at [email protected].