{"id":168,"date":"2023-04-20T10:31:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/?p=168"},"modified":"2023-04-20T10:31:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:31:14","slug":"the-world-of-philly-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/2023\/04\/20\/the-world-of-philly-diy\/","title":{"rendered":"The World of Philly DIY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Finding a sense of community in college can be tough, but if you\u2019re like me and enjoy a more creative atmosphere, then the Philly DIY scene might be for you. Philly DIY is a subculture of young artists who share, collaborate, and perform their art taking place in unconventional places. All forms of art are celebrated here, as the live, experimental music comes in an array of genres all under the alternative umbrella. Philly DIY\u2019s culture plays an important role in many people\u2019s lives as college kids and young people all around the city can find a sense of community through the shared love of art and music. Come learn a little about this community, and maybe like me, you\u2019ll fall in love with this fantastic world of self-expression!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
“croudsurfin'” by Olivia Roque\/@indiecowgirl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who Runs the Scene?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get to know the scene you should know who puts everything together: Collectives are groups of like-minded people who are practically the backbone of DIY. Their responsibilities vary from group to group as many have unique roles and personal goals within the scene. Some collectives such as Ratpie Friends<\/a> focus on photography and act as an independent press, while others like The Machine<\/a> organize house shows, book venues and artists to perform at, and even perform themselves. Anyone could start a collective, that\u2019s the beauty of DIY, but it is a lot of work to consider. To be a successful collective in this fast-paced, constantly evolving city, you need a goal, a determined group of people, and the energy to make it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
“st. pattys day w\/the machine” by Olivia Roque\/@indiecowgirl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

House Shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

House shows are exactly what they sound like- music performances that take place in people\u2019s houses. Mostly occurring in basements or the occasional backyard, these unconventional concerts allow artists to share their music with the community in an up close and personal way. With a much lower entrance fee compared to a typical concert, ranging anywhere from $5-$15, and the convenience of living close to the venues, house shows are a great way of meeting people and expanding your view of the art scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
“motion blur w\/ @annabelleoyl” by Olivia Roque\/@indiecowgirl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Art Marts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the warm weather back in motion, outdoor art marts are starting to pop back up around Philly. The Block behind James. S Whitehall, aka The Stoop<\/a>, is one of the most popular outdoor venues in the Temple area, working as both an art mart venue by day and an outdoor performance venue by night. There really is no limit to what people sell; some vend photography prints, paintings, and homemade jewelry, while others sell treats and handcrafted clothing items. Experiencing art marts around Temple and all throughout Philadelphia are experiences that really make you appreciate the love and hard work people put into what they are passionate about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
“moshin” by Olivia Roque\/@indiecowgirl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Temple’s Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The area around Temple University<\/a> is a major player in the DIY scene. Temple\u2019s student body is jam-packed with a lot of creative individuals, so it\u2019s no wonder the surrounding area is constantly flooded with events and shows of all kinds. The Mansion, Grouvier, and Over Yonder, are some of the more popular venues located right in Temple\u2019s backyard. Many of the popular bands such as Jet Fuel Soda<\/a>, Dead <\/a>Love<\/a> Triangle<\/a>, and Wallace<\/a> <\/a>Tonight<\/a>!<\/a> reside in Temple\u2019s surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
“more pics of @deadlovetriangle at chapterhouse” by Olivia Roque\/@indiecowgirl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So how do I get there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people stick to the same rotation of social media accounts to stay in the know of what\u2019s happening in the scene. @Houseshowphilly<\/a> is one of the biggest Instagram accounts in Philly DIY that\u2019s the main hub for finding most shows and events in Philadelphia. The account posts a spread of collective\u2019s and band\u2019s upcoming show flyers every Wednesday for that weekend, so people will be able to know a few days in advance when something is taking place.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
“@rikoandwhalercollective ‘s set @overyonder.phl” by Olivia Roque\/@indiecowgirl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All in all, the DIY scene is a unique part of Philadelphia\u2019s artistic culture and the artists who work extremely hard to maintain a safe and welcoming environment are essential to its well-being. Without them, none of it would be possible! Finding this community through the shared love of music and art is such a cool way of experiencing the unique culture of Philadelphia, and I encourage you to experience it at some point during your Philly experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Finding a sense of community in college can be tough, but if you\u2019re like me and enjoy a more creative atmosphere, then the Philly DIY scene might be for you. Philly DIY is a subculture of young artists who share, collaborate, and perform their art taking place in unconventional places. All forms of art are… Continue Reading The World of Philly DIY<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29171,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29171"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":180,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168\/revisions\/180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/msp3196s23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}