Art On The Ridge Reopens In Roxborough

ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA — Roxborough's curated art gallery showcasing local artisans and fine artists is open again.

The Roxborough Development Corporation recently announced the return of Art on the Ridge.

The gallery, reopening at 6155A Ridge Ave., is now open weekly, offering a unique space for the community to experience the area's creativity in a physical space dedicated to art, design, and community.

Admission to Art on the Ridge is free and hours are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Roxborough Development Corporation aims to showcase the space's potential with the gallery, demonstrating how introducing new ideas and creative incubators can bring more people, residents and beyond, to the neighborhood.

This initiative not only supports local artists, but also illustrates the appeal of the area to prospective long-term tenants, highlighting its viability as a dynamic, community-centered business corridor.

"The opening of Art on the Ridge at our new location is a powerful example of how creativity can breathe new life into our commercial corridor," Jax Cusack, Executive Director of the Roxborough Development Corporation. "At Roxborough Development Corporation, we are proud to activate a once-vacant storefront into a space that celebrates our local artists and makers, while strengthening Ridge Avenue as a destination. This project reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting small businesses, nurturing community talent, and shaping a vibrant future for Roxborough."

Art on the Ridge is powered by a collaborative effort between the Roxborough Development Corporation and Baker Street Partners, and supported by private community donations.

The return of Ridge Avenue’s only art gallery also brings a more permanent status with it.

The gallery will feature local artists and makers, with artwork available for purchase. Curated to showcase the unique mediums of artists throughout the northwest region of the city, the gallery will include more than 20 different mediums including custom jewelry, photography, quilted wall hangings, paintings, crochet, and more.

This variety ensures that there will be something for everyone, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to appreciate and purchase original pieces crafted by local artists.

Workshops and music will also be incorporated into Art on the Ridge, as well as a rotating selection of artists, showings and openings, holiday happenings and more. Workshops with local artists will include collage making, weaving demonstrations, print making and more.

For the opening months, look for works by the below featured artists:

• Rebecca Dickstein
• Amelia Hay (Water & The Wilds) - @waters_and_thewild
• Jeannie Seidel (Queen of Wands) - @jeannie_queenofwands
• Courtney Summers - @courtneymss
• Will Thompson - @theurbanbeachbum
• Kirsten Tomasello (Trippie Times) - @trippietimes
• Christine Walinski - @christinewalinski
• Deanna Black - @deannablackdesign
• Alison Chapman - @alisonleechapman
• Michelle Jenkins (Sweet Nostalgia) - @sweetnostalgiascents
• Taylor Geus (Poltergeust) - @geusart
• Rosemary Mahan - @oilpaintingsbyro_
• Jay McQuirns - @jaymcquirns
• Mount Airy Candle Co. - @mountairycandleco
• Keli * Jo Ann Cannon – mojobear2020
• Derek Puhl (Derock) - @sweetpremium
• Ryanne Ruopp - @rrypiee
• Avery Schneidt (AVSC) - @_.avsc._
• Kelly Schultz - @kellybeans7
• Madison Stanton - @maddie.hearts.art
• Emily Burke - @emilyburkesart
• Nina Rodebaugh - @ninasnetworkcrafts
• Ruthann Broadbent @ruth_broadbent