Grew Up & Blew Up

Salt Gallery Presents “Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab” this First Friday in Olde City. The exhibit features the new work of Thomas Buildmore, Schott Chasse, Chris Clark, Dan King, Kenji Nakayama, and Morgan Thomas. The exhibit runs from September 3 to October 22nd.  Read More

The Sketchbook Show!

Sharp with Art Group presents The Sketch Book Show Giveaways! A Raffle for a SWAG’d out Ipod Touch Drink Specials! NO COVER! Come join SWAG, see where all of our ideas come from. Peek in our sketch books and also see the finished product. Bring your sketchbook and show us what you got! Come and enjoy the art, the venue, and First Fridays in Olde City.  Read More

I Bet You

Art Star is pleased to present I Bet You, a solo exhibition by Baltimore artist, Rachel Bone. The show will be on display from September 3rd – October 10th, 2010. A reception will be held on First Friday, September 3rd from 5-8PM. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free & open to the public. The polite & well dressed ladies in Rachel Bone’s gouache paintings are generally smirking, and you get the idea that they’re in on a clever joke you don’t... Read More

First Friday Guide

View McJAWN.com First Friday Guide in a larger map We’ve created this guide to help you pick out your next First Friday spots in Philadelphia. This month, we’re highlighting our very own Nose Go’s vinyl toy release and custom show at Jinxed. Also check out Bambi Gallery’s Social Diagram, T& P’s New Work from various artists, Copy Gallery’s Bad Luck Rainbow, Topstitch’s DOMINICK WILLIAMS Illustrations, Pure Gold’s Big Trouble... Read More

NoseGo Vinyl Toy Launch Party & Custom Show

Come celebrate the launch of local artist Nose G’s first ever toy project. There will be a gallery installation as well as a custom show! Hey, and if that were not enough we are also celebrating the new location for Jinxed at the Piazza. Free parking is available (yes free parking in Philly … I know, hard to believe) and we will be giving out some cool NoseGo stickers. Jinxed at The Piazza 1050 N. Hancock St Philadelphia, PA EXCLUSIVE CONTEST! Sign-up and RSVP to our... Read More

“First Friday Comes Galloping Back to the Avenue”

All of this and more First June Friday~~More fun than waterboarding! Hi. How are you. I know it’s only Saturday. You are still sleeping or if you are reading this you are hungover, drinking, or getting ready to go drinking and be hung over. You probably aren’t thinking about the disappointing at best clusterfuck that is First Friday. You know, like if you’re looking for something other than free wine and good people watching. Well. It’s supposed to be a... Read More

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    Founded in 2008 by NoseGo and Wen Vo, McJAWN is a homegrown Philadelphia-based art and culture online publication. The amazing people behind the entire operation is a small group of local artists and writers who are dedicated to the art scene.

    Our common goal is to actively inspire and support the art community in Philadelphia by showcasing local artists and galleries. You can find us on the web, at the art shows, on the streets, at the cafes, etc.