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- LIMITED EDITION MERCH -

Shop our limited edition merch! All proceeds go towards funding our artist-led projects at AUTOMAT.

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A party that's been a decade in the making.

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on view:

JULY 10-July 26 

BOOK LAUNCH &

EXHIBITION &

ARTWORK SALE &

PARTY !

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On July 10th from 6-9pm we are hosting a celebration that is free and open to the public that will include: 
 

  • Book Launch highlighting the importance of artist-led spaces and documenting our exhibitions.

  • Artwork Sale by artists we admire: Alex Griffin, Anthony Bowers, Claire Downes Whitehurst, Emily Elliot, Jacob Lunderby, Jo Nakayama-Painter, Kate McCammon, Kate Testa, Kim Altomare, Kimi Pryor, Lauren Whearty, Libby Rosa, Lou Serna, Mari Elaine Lamp, Mark Citerone, Matthew Ducmanus, Meghan Cox, Morgan Hobbs, Nasir Young, Philippa Beardsley, Sophie White, Travis Grant, Whitson Ramsey, Zachary Dale Simonson, and Zoe Cohen.

  • Exhibition highlighting the crucial work that often goes unseen. 

  • Limited Edition Merch to support our artist-run programming.

  • Party with specialty beverages and cake!

Ten years ago, AUTOMAT’s founders joined other kindred collectives in Philadelphia to imagine an alternative to the elitism of the commercial gallery scene. Ten years later, we are calling on our community to celebrate this accomplishment with us and to support us into the future.

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BOOK LAUNCH

Get your copy of PROOF OF CONCEPT: 10 Years of AUTOMATfeaturing a curated selection of our past exhibitions and new essays by Morgan Hobbs, Lydia Smith, Addison Namnoum, and Dan Lucal. Introduction by Danielle Degon Rhodes.

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PROOF OF CONCEPT: 10 Years of AUTOMAT reflects on our structure and history and proves that artist-led alternatives are possible. Support us, connect with our members, and hang out with the larger artist-run community in Philadelphia at this party that has been a decade in the making.

AUTOMAT Collective

Suite 105, Crane Arts Building

1400 N. American Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Gallery Hours:

Saturdays 12-5pm and by appointment

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Contact Us:

automatcollective(at)gmail(dot)com

© 2025 by AUTOMAT Collective.

AUTOMAT takes part in Second Thursdays. On the second Thursday of each month, AUTOMAT hosts opening receptions  and programming in its gallery space within the Crane Arts Building. 

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