RAW Artist

S.W.A.G. has been hand picked to showcase our art RAW Artist's multi-faceted artistic showcase "Illuminare". Join us as we take G Lounge LIVE with performances from musicians, performing artists and multiple runway shows, as well as an opportunity to see the visionaries in fashion design, visual arts, and film. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing circus of creativity.

Illuminare
July 7, 2011 @ 8:00PM
G Lounge | 111 South 17th Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103
21+ event. Cocktail attire. Tickets are $10 via presale.

Doors 8pm, 21+ is a must!
Tickets only $10. Support your local artists!
To purchase tickets:
http://www.rawartists.org/philadelphia/illuminare/?artistid=16746 


Hosted by: Erin Como
Music by: Dj Dennis
Venue: G Lounge
Dress code: Cocktail Attire

To purchase tickets:
http://www.rawartists.org/philadelphia/illuminare/?artistid=16746

DISCOUNTED PARKING: Just a half a block away courtesy of Central Parking:
http://philadelphia.centralparking.com/Events/Philadelphia-RAW-Natural-Born-Artists-Parking.html

RAW: natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art.

Each event features a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist. These artists are all local, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW.

Dress the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity!


To purchase tickets, please visit:
http://www.rawartists.org/philadelphia/illuminare/?artistid=16746

Antonio Mcilwaine in New York City

SWAG FEATURE: West Park Arts Festival

This past Saturday, June 11th, the West Park Arts Festival was held at The School of the Future, Sharp with Art Group volunteered their time to fulfill any and all imaginative requests for face painting. All the kids LOVED get their face and arms painted.  Neef & Shizz painted the kids while Rell & Casso painited on the Canvas.  The other two S.W.A.G. artists did a live art piece that was donated to the West Park Cultural Center. 

Check out the pics below:

SWAG FEATURE: "The Art Factor" Art Jungle Theme

"The Art Factor" Art Jungle Theme
First Friday, July 1 8:30pm - 11:30pm

:::: Venue ::::Blick Art Store
1330 Chestnut St.
Avenue of the Arts!

:::: Details ::::
Join S.W.A.G. along with other artists at The Art Factor event, First Fridays @ Blick. The theme this show is Art Jungle, comes see works inspired by the jungle through artists eyes.

It's a social mixer for creative people. Everyone creative is invited! Just $5 cover and includes hor'd overes.

21+ is a must and proper ID is required.

A TKP Production. Free Goodie Bags, Samples, Art Demos, Paint by Numbers Mural, Raffle, Art for $ale, Lucky Strike Bowling Promotions, Live Interview Opportunity.
:::: Music ::::
Eclectic Instrumental Beats
"Live" Radio Show by hostess: The Serena Soul Brown Show

:::: Participants/Vendors ::::
Universal Music Distribution http://www.universalmusic.com/
Guess? on Walnut St. http://shop.guess.com/
Frank151 (not Magazine) http://www.frank151.com/
Venmo https://venmo.com/
UTZ Snacks http://www.utzsnacks.com/
Squareup https://squareup.com/
Qdoba http://www.qdoba.com/
Honest Tea http://www.honesttea.com/
Krispy Kreme http://www.krispykreme.com/Stores/Locator
Save Some Green http://savesomegreen.org/
and many more....

TONE CASSO: YOU KNOW MY STEEZ ART SHOW

"You Know My Steez" Art Show

When: July 1, 2011
Where: 531 N.12th street
Time: 8:00pm - 12:00am

The "You Know My Steez" art show is dedicated to the styles of two great artist, Sean Henry from Delaware and Antonio R. MciLwaine from Philadelphia combine Hip Hop with style. In addition to the featured artwork,expect special on-stage performances by other talented artist, such as Philly's own Wyldlyfe, who have performed with many notable names, such as Lupe Fiasco. And that isn't all,we have as our Special Guest Gogo Morrow a remarkable dancer and musician who has been on tour with Lady Gaga. Come and enjoy great music, food, alcohol, and giveaways $10.00 admission be there!!!!!

Hustle Hard!

Check out SWAG's own Tone Casso artwork featured in Tone's Trump Hustle Hard Video on WorldStarHipHop

PHREEDUM interview with Rell Stylez

Rell Stylez of Sharp with Art Group was recently interviewed by Phreedum blog.  Check out the interview here:

Phree to Phind out- Cyril Bullard of SWAG

Celebrate the ArT of HiP HoP @ the SPIN N SPRAY ART SHOW

The SPIN N SPRAY Show was a huge success. We'd like to Thank everyone involved for their support. Special Thanks to Top Hat, Toni B., EWW Creative Solutions (Charles "Chuck" Edwards, Larry Wright & Mo Walton), Reek, Jona Taylor, DJ Ricochet, Philadelphia Weekly & Ryan Smith, Greedy Carnival, and of course a very special Thanks to all that came thru 2 support the artists. We LUV yall!!

Check out the pics here:

http://on.fb.me/lmryaj 

And below are some of our faves from the night.