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The gallery at The 1910 opened with The Preview on Friday, October 9. Walk the work that showed that night from wherever you are: one piece at a time, the whole work on screen, with the story behind it in the artist's own words.

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6 pieces · 6 artists

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From The Preview.

The Preview brought seven Philadelphia visual artists to The 1910 on Friday, October 9, 2026, with a special feature from Mello Dixon. These are the pieces that showed that night: each one in the artist's own photo, and in its booth in the room.

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Mythic-surrealist painting by Maia Engel, in its booth at The Preview

Exhibiting artist

Mythic-surrealist painting

Maia Engel

Booth photos from the night: Photos by Eroll Photography. Piece photos are the artists' own.

From the nights

In their words.

5.0 from 7 reviews

“The vibes were immaculate! Folks were interesting, open, connected, and fun. I can't wait for the next event!”
MikiMember
“Everything those was some very beautiful pieces!”
MelvinMember
“The night was beautiful! The space the people and atmosphere were incredible! The artwork was incredible! This was the first time I attended an event with this creator and I hope it won’t be the last! I look forward to invitations in the future!”
Amina H.Member
“We had a WONDERFUL time. Met some talented artists, ate some DELICIOUS food and sip some AWESOME Le Portier Shay Cognac Sponsored by Shannon Sharpe himself. A time was definitely had. Thank you for having us.”
Cozmic J.Guest
“Beautiful! Everything was fresh and new for me as an experience in new spaces.”
RaphaelMember
“The atmosphere was amazing ! Food was great and the art was out of this world. It’s beautiful to see a space created for and by creatives. Will definitely be visiting again !”
RedeemMember
“Such a dope night. Everything was 10/10. A sweet, vibey communal space. And the Mac n cheese and drinks 👌👌👌”
KelsieMember

The announcements

As announced.

The name flyers that ran in the days before The Preview, one for each artist on the lineup.

  • The Preview recognition card: From Philadelphia. To Gracie Mansion. Justin Michael Wadlington, Blind Eye Visions, in a black-and-white portrait. His solo exhibition Last Train to Gracie ran at Gracie Mansion from August 2025 to January 2026. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

    Featured artist

    Justin Michael Wadlington

  • The Preview, Artist Edition: Brian Ward, exhibiting artist. Balloons. Boundaries. Self-taught contemporary artist from North Philadelphia. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

    Exhibiting artist

    Brian Ward

  • The Preview, Artist Edition: The Wards, exhibiting artist. Art. Design. Community. We use art and design to beautify and build a community one sculpture, canvas, and interior at a time. Marci and L, in a black-and-white portrait. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

    Exhibiting artist

    THE WARDS

  • The Preview, Artist Edition: Maia Engel, exhibiting artist, smiling in a black-and-white portrait with the word Dreamscapes brushed in green. Mythic-surrealist paintings. Folklore, fantasy, and spirituality come together in an interconnected visual world. One piece. The story behind it. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

    Exhibiting artist

    Maia Engel

  • The Preview, Artist Edition: Larae Christie, exhibiting artist, in a black-and-white portrait. One piece. The story behind it. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

    Exhibiting artist

    Larae Christie

  • The Preview, Artist Edition: Rykeise, exhibiting artist, in a black-and-white portrait. One piece. The story behind it. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

    Exhibiting artist

    Rykeise

  • The Preview poster. Exhibiting artists: Saeed Briscoe and Ydaly Mer. What inspired the piece? One piece. The story behind it. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

    Exhibiting artists

    Saeed Briscoe X Ydaly Mer

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