Designed to Dwell: Artist Talk and Closing Reception
Fri, Apr 24
|Ultra Silk Gallery & The Silk Tent


Time & Location
Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ultra Silk Gallery & The Silk Tent, 3859 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
About the Event
Join us for the closing reception of Designed to Dwell: The Art of Creative Function, a standout exhibition that has transformed Ultra Silk Gallery into a thoughtfully arranged living space where art and function meet. After a widely celebrated opening and strong collector response, this is the final opportunity to experience the exhibition before works find their way into new homes.
For those who missed the opening, and for those returning to spend more time with the work, the evening offers a deeper and more intimate way to engage the show. Guests will have the chance to gather for a featured artist talk with Asake Denise Jones, Gloria Gammage Davis, Halimah Baghdidhi, Denys Davis, Ulise Monroe, Rod Hampton of Utility Defects, and Baba Ismail.
Surrounded by their work, these artists will share insight into their creative practices, from fiber and textile traditions to furniture design, functional sculpture, and culturally rooted…
