Thinking globally but acting locally, Philadelphia Sculptors is sponsoring “Art Between the Covers,” a project to change the world - or at least the World Book. Thirty one local and national artists use their book smarts to create upcycled sculptural objects from volumes of the World Book Encyclopedia. Each artist draws inspiration from the content of their volume to transform the book into a work of art that comments on the world described within the pages.

Installed at the University of the Arts for two weeks, the exhibition will then culminate in a live auction on June 13 to benefit the artist residency program of the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership. Lewis Wexler, of Wexler Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia, will contribute his talents as the auctioneer.

Participating artists are: Maria Anasazi, Alice Austin, Christine Bailey, Loni Diep, Anne Elliott, Hannah Fink, Colette Fu, Elena Gans-Pfister, Ania Gilmore, Frances Heinrich, Warren Holzman, Leslie Kaufman, Ann Keech, Rebecca Kelly, Kim Knauer, Beatriz Ledesma, Deanna McLaughlin, Joan Menapace, Tecumish Munhake, Jean Plough, James Prez, Janis Purcell, Ellen Sapienza, Claudia Sbrissa, Holly Smith, Marci Selig Smoger, Libbie Soffer, Adrienne Stalek, Matt Stemler, Nicole Tomassi & Carol Wisker.

Check out the show and then join us for the auction – this is not to be missed! For more information, contact Leslie Kaufman at lesliekaufman@verizon.net, 215-413-9126