The International Turning Exchange (ITE) artists began their residency in Philadelphia on June 9, 2006.They live, travel, and work independently and collaboratively throughout June and July.  Typical activities include visits to museums, nature areas, historic sites, and other public and private collections of art.  Hosted by the University of the Arts (UArts), studio time will focus on discussions, studio work, experiments, and collaborations. Any and all exploration is encouraged and built into the program. Discussion, stimulation, insights, and artistic and personal growth are the only expectations.


On Saturday, July 15th, the ITE Resident Fellows will share their skills and talk about their work at the annual Open Community Day.  This all day event will take place at the University of the Arts in the Wood Working Department in Anderson Hall, 333 South Broad Street.  The artists will demonstrate the methods they use and share insights about their creative process and the final results.

The grand finale to the ITE will be the annual exhibit, allTURNatives: Form + Spirit, which will reflect the residency experience including the objects produced before and during the residency, photos or films depicting the ITE experience and artist statements that personalize the influences and impacts of their experience. The ITE exhibition will be on view at the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia from August 4 through October 21, 2006. The opening reception will take place on First Friday, August 4, 2006, followed by an allTURNatives conference Saturday afternoon where the artists will discuss their work and the residency experience. 

What do Artists do during the 8 weeks of their ITE Residency?