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In exchange for $12, artists are treated to burlesque dancers, fetish divas, sideshow freaks, and roller derby queens modeling in elaborate costumes. During breaks, artists compete for booze and prizes. There are fantastic tunes, smart-aleck emcees and a gossipy blog that dishes the dirt the next day. For the session on May 16th, Dr. Sketchy's Philadelphia proudly welcomes the debauched divas of The Liberty City Kings (LiCK). Modeling for your amusement will be Lacivious Jane and Scarlett D'Temptress! Jake Woodcock will act as emcee. But wait, there's more! There will be ridiculously fantastic prizes for the winners of our drawing competitions! So come on out and celebrate with us by drinking a complimentary cocktail from Sketchy's Pub, drawing some interesting folks, listening to fantastic tunes, winning some potential prizes, and basking in the glory of the Sanctuary at Fleisher Art Memorial. This edition of Dr. Sketchy's Philadelphia is sponsored by Fleisher Art Memorial, Nicola Black Design, The Midwives Collective, Azuka Theatre, Studio 34, Utrecht Art Supplies, and The Philly Roller Girls. Image: graphic created by Nicola Black Design, photograph of Lacivious Jane courtesy of Leah MacDonald
Held on or about every third Friday, past installments have featured models from the Peek-a-Boo Revue, Olde City Sideshow, The Hellcat Girls Burlesque, and The Philly Roller Girls. You can see photographs from previous events here. About Dr. Sketchy's Anti-art School
Dr. Sketchy's was founded in Brooklyn in December 2005 by Molly Crabapple, an illustrator and former artist's model. Bored with the sterile classes she had posed for, Molly started Dr. Sketchy's on the basis of fair pay for models and boozy, decadent fun for all. Dr. Sketchy's now has 30 branches around the globe, including Hollywood, London, Berlin, Edinburgh, Toronto, Auckland and Melbourne. The Philadelphia branch of Dr. Sketchy's opened in October of 2007 and received immediate attention from the arts community as well as local media. The branch is conducted by Nicola Black of Nicola Black Design and Elizabeth Smith of The Midwives Collective & Gallery. Dr. Sketchy's has also spawned a companion book, Dr. Sketchy's Official Rainy Day Colouring Book by Crabapple and John Leavitt, published by Sepulculture Books. Other Dr. Sketchy's projects include “Dr. Sketchy's Radio Free Radio” Internet radio station, a 2008 pinup calender, a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art Show — a gallery show of the best art produced by Dr. Sketchy's around the globe. Dr. Sketchy's has received coverage from the likes of The LA Times, Time Out NY, The Village Voice, WNBC, and The New Yorker. “If you're looking for life-drawing classes, forget Pratt. Try Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School.” — Time Out NY
$12 online ($15 at the door) for art monkeys or $17 online ($20 at the door) for voyeurs Purchase tickets online through Brown Paper Tickets — The first and only fair-trade ticketing service!
Day of event: doors open at 6:30 p.m. Must be 18 years old to enter, 21 with I.D. to drink
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