Mission Statement

FLUXspace is a Philadelphia based 501(c)3 contemporary cultural space that provides a platform for unrestricted intellectual and creative inquiry. We seek to explore relevant cultural phenomena that is under examined, unfamiliar or of uncertain importance. We are interested in challenging the traditionally passive role of the viewer and conventional understanding(s) of art making. As a collaborative, we aim to be agents of the same intellectual and creative inquiry in order to challenge standard notions of cultural value. We reject individualism in favor of other models of work, social responsibility, and generosity.

History

FLUXspace developed alongside the growth of the artistic community at Art Making Machine Studios. The founding artists saw a need and opportunity to provide a service—in addition to affordable studio space and facilities—to the art community of Philadelphia. Since its inception, the mission of FLUXspace has been to provide a venue for experimental and groundbreaking work that might not find a site elsewhere in the city. Founded in February 2007, FLUXspace has endeavored to support innovative, bold, and thought-provoking exhibitions and projects.

Current Staff

Angela Jerardi, Executive Director

Nike Desis, Gallery Director

Susanna Gieske, Foreign Correspondence Director

Hank Lopez, Reference Librarian

Warren Miller, Redundancy Director of Redundancy

Egina Manachova, Movie Night Director

Xerxes the Cat, Feline Affairs Director

Emeritus Staff

Josh “Five year plan” Kerner

Joe “I hate art” DiGiuseppe

Shaun “Make me a list” Baer

Board of Directors

Nick “Newbie” Cassway
Executive Director, NEXUS

Rob “Side Part” D’Amico
Adjunct Professor, Tyler School of Art, Temple University

Joseph “I hate art” DiGiuseppe
Founder, FLUXspace

Kim “Keepin’ it real” Kamens
Artist

Josh “Five year plan” Kerner*
Founder, FLUXspace

Keith “I love meetings” Lockerby
Management Accountant, JuriStaff, Inc

Jennie “Shanka” Shanker
Artist

*Ex officio

Exhibition Advisory Council

Tim Belknap
Artist

Marianne Bernstein
Independent Curator and Artist

Stamatina Gregory
Independent Curator

Peter Krashes
Artist

Winifred Lutz
Artist & Emeritus Professor of Sculpture, Tyler School of Art, Temple University

Mark Shetabi
Artist & Assistant Professor of Painting & Drawing, Tyler School of Art, Temple University

Thomas Zummer
Independent Scholar & Artist
Research Professor, European Graduate School, Sas-Fee, Switzerland
Regular Visiting Professor, Transmedia programme/Post-Graduate, Sint-Lukas/Brussel, University of Leuven

To contact a staff member: email firstname[at]thefluxspace[dot]org