· Nonprofit Organization Philadelphia U.S. Postage Paid College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Art Permit No. 1103 Broad and Spruce Streets Phi ladelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Address Correction Requested \JC0 - 61 - ~090 0 RS . H~Z~ L GUSTCW 5~4 wES TV IEW STReET Winter '83 PH LAQC LPH!A P ~ 191 1~ p 0 s T M A R K 1111• PCA occasion by Yellin' s own candelabra, and proceed from there into the dramatic soaring space of the Great Hall where the major pieces of the Yellin Show will be exhibited. Hundreds of returning alumni are expected to share cocktails, dinner and dancing as the evening unfolds. Gallery space flanking the Great Hall wil l house the buffet dinner; individual table seating is planned on the various balcony levels th at ring the 4-story high inner courtyard, affording one a spectacular view of the entire proceedings below. Those whose schedule precludes attendance at the earlier events (cocktails and dinner) may find the late evening dancing an.d refreshments a viable alternative. (See back page for details and reservations. ) continued on page 2 ALUMNI "SNEAK PREVIEW" OF BROAD & PINE TO FEATURE SAMUEL YELLIN RETROSPECTIVE Once again, Broad and Pine will be the scene of festivity and celebration as alumni return en masse on March 25 to herald the opening of the eagerly awaited Yellin Retrospective, just fifty years after this illustrious ironmaker held his first alumni exhibition on the very site. The "sneak preview" also represents the first occupancy of th e College's restored buildings, save for Furness which last Fall welcomed nearly 200 incoming freshmen, following total remodeling into modern apartment dormitories. Alumni will therefore have the distinct pleasure of unveiling the renovated property, savoring the memories of yesteryear amid the architectural splendors that have brought PCA's cherished landmark into contemporary prominence. SPRING SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT '83 FEATURES One of the most ambitious programs ever to have been undertaken by the MARY McFADDEN Philadelphia College of Art at any time in its 107 year history, the restoration is Mary McFadden. eminent New York art collector and des1gner w1ll come to the culmination of the Administration's determination to move PCA into the Philadelphia to recreate the exotic and mystenous world of ancient Islam in a very forefront of visual arts education. fashion event presenting her latest collection, Sultan Saladin, at the Philadelphia Al though the official Grand Opening is scheduled for Fall of 1983, members of College of Art Spring Scholarship Benefit '83. the Al umni, Administration and the Board of Trustees will join in ri bbon-cutting ceremonies on the steps of the Haviland Building at 5 PM. The group will then The evening of cocktails, fashions. d1nner and dancing co-chaired by Dr. move into the well-remembered lobby, strikingly illuminated for this special Charles N1chols, Mrs. Gordon B. Hattersley. Mrs. Francis E. Rosato and Mr. Alan Cohen will take place at John Wanamaker, Philadelphia on April 15 at 6:00p.m. For more information call893-3156. President's Perspective Yellin Retrospective conti nued from page 1 Perhaps no name is more famous in iron working than that of Samuel Yellin, - master craftsman. His exquisitely detailed works can be seen in the most Dear Alumni and Friends National winners will be selected 1n distinguished churches, museums and universities in the country as well as in New York City sometime in March many prestigious banks and commercial buildings. Yellin's touch is also Some proJects afford more personal with a closi ng exhibition staged at evident in the private homes and mansions of some of the nation's most satisfactiOn than others. The deci­ the Corcoran School of Art in th e affluent leaders who recognized his exceptional talents during the earlier sion to co-sponsor the 1982- 83 Del­ nation's capitol. decades of this century. aware Valley Tri-State Regional Adding to the prestige of the re­ More than 100 pieces-some on loan from private collections and important Schola9tic Art Awards Exhibition corporations-make up the exhibit which is being curated by Jack Andrews of falls 1n that category. gional competition is the naming of the well known artist, Jamie PCA's Industrial Design Department. Andrews is himself, an accomplished Wyeth as Honorary Chairman blacksmith and noted speaker on the works of Sam Yellin. The exhibit has The program itself is a national been designed by Peggy and Steve Zablotny of Z Studio, two exceedingly event developed by Scholastics, of the Advisory Committee. And art education leaders throughout the active alumni; George Tyndall, first vice president of the Alumni Association Inc. Now in its 56th year, it was provided the catalog design in addition to a full range of promotional items. created in th e years following World Delaware Valley are lending the1r War II to recognize talented art stu­ support and assistance to assure its The Yellin exhibit is of far-reaching interest and will tou r both here and abroad dents from private, public and paro­ success. following its initial run in PCA's galleries, at Broad and Pine. The show will be chial junior and senior high schools. open to the public through May, 1983. In conjunction with the show is a series The competiti on has grown 1n sta­ Here at PCA we know how vital the of blacksmithing workshops to be conducted by a master blacksmith who did ture over the years and gives oppor­ Scholastic Art Awards are. Three his apprenticeship at the " knee of the master"-a gentleman highly respected tunity to compete for cash prizes. current students- Minh Hang. in in the field, who remembers well the genius that was Yellin 's. awards and coll ege scholarships. Foul)dation, and Stephanie Du Pont and Tom Wozniak, both sophomores, Special tours, conducted by Jack Andrews, are scheduled throughout the Opening Night. Alumni are encouraged to join one of these personally We are very proud to share regional are all Scholastic scholarship recipients. directed tours to gain a better understanding of the artist and his works. A sponsorshi p with The Philadelphia group of walking tours of Philadelphia will also be available concurrent with the Inquirer and Daily News. Proud to show, led by Andrews and others who are knowledgeable in the field. Sites be associated wi!h this grand scale We look forward with keen anticipa­ ti on to di scovering new and exciting include the Packard Building, Curtis Institute of Music, PSFS and numerous effort. Proud that. we, as an educa­ churches, among others- all of which featu re Yell in. tional institution committed to pro­ talents among the young people of viding quality education in the field th is region. Look for ads and an­ of the visual arts, can play a role nouncements concerning the various in furthering so many fledgling exhibitions and plan to see for your­ self the high degree of art capability careers. Students from more than PCA DEDICATES GALLERIES 900 schools are expected to par­ that exists in our very own backyard. ti cipate. Preliminary exhibitions w1 ll occur in more than half a dozen Cordially, sites 1n the tri-state area. The final regional exhlt:l itlon will be held at ~7.~~ John Wanamakers 1n Center City Thomas F. Schutte from February 20 ttl rough March 5, President 1983. AFFECTS/EFFECTS: PAST FACUL TV SHOW Significant because it was the first public display of PCA's history through a visual arts exhibition, Affects/Effects opened to high critical accla1m. Hundreds of· Board Chauman Sam McKeel applauds Mrs Rosenwald (left) at the entrance to the gallery that bears her name Follow1ng tne ceremony. Mr. Wolf (c)nter) •s greeted by friends and 1am11y distinguished artists have taught at PCA, in all areas of Fine Arts, Crafts Ceremonies were held recently to dedicate two major art galleries in honor of and Design. Featured were works Edith Rosenwald and Howard A. Wolf, longtime members of the Board of by Maxfield Parrish, Alexey Trustees. "This is the first time in the history of the College," said Board Chair­ Brodovitch, Leon Volkmar, Thornton man, Sam McKeel, " that galleries have been named in honor of indivi duals. It Oakley, Nicola D'Ascenzo, Alexander seems altogether appropriate that this first should be accorded two such Stirling Calder, Samuel Yellin, Franz dynamic and dedicated people. " Mrs. Rosenwald and her late husband, Kline, Olaf Skoogfors and David Lessing J. Rosenwald, established a scholarship in Printmaking, awarded an­ Slovic, among others. Part of a two­ nually. Mr. Wolf served as Chairman of the Board for seven years and was part project, it will be followed in Acting President of PCA for one year. Spring 1983 with an exhibition of artwork produced by the entire community of artists currently POSTMARK PCA, created at the Phila­ News. notes and comments sh ould be teaching at PCA. del phia College of Art, is published send to: quarterl y. POSTMARK PCA Irene Korsyn, Editor Broad and Spruce Streels Mark Cooperstein, Bill Masi, Des1gners Ph1l adelph1a, Pennsylvania 19102 Water color entllled Gana Sy• d Ma'ad. by Charles E. Dana, who taught at PCA from 1891 through Wendy Epste1n, Cindy Schrager, 1924. Lent by the architectural archives of the E1leen Rosenau, Contri buting Writers Un•verSIIy of Pennsylvania photo courtesy of Owen McGoldrick. Gary Weber. Wayne Cozzolino Pholographers 2 You're Invited Continuing Studies Campus, Main Line Jan. 24 lji l FOCUS: CHARLES KAPRELIAN Extension, and Abington Extension classes begin Coordinator, Saturday School Philadelphia Area High School Scholastic Jan. 24- Jan.29 to track as many as 32 students, Art Competition each working at different perform­ ance levels.