You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Binding Agents, the Italian Market’s very own cookbook shop.

Ticket $150

Time 6 - 8 pm

Date Thursday, May 22

Address 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, Pa

A Ticket Includes A Donation To The Gallery • Your Own Copy Of The Cookbook • A Delicious Meal

Welcome Springtime with this bright and flavorful menu designed by Chef Anna Dausman, owner and founder of Goodlands Food Co. Inspired by Özlem Warren’s Sebze: Vegetarian Recipes From My Turkish Kitchen, you’ll enjoy seasonally delightful vegetarian Turkish cuisine in the company of local painter Dominique Samarco’s powerful solo show Philly Dreamin’ and Becoming.

Featuring vivid, dreamlike renderings of familiar Philadelphia landscapes, Philly Dreamin’ is a fusion of dreamlike optimism and gritty realism that embodies the artist’s journey and the realities of the students she serves. At the heart of all Samarco’s work is the hope to show students that their dreams are always worth pursuing, no matter how long the journey takes. “Through this work, I aim to highlight the importance of representation in fine art—how seeing one’s home and experiences reflected in art can foster a sense of belonging,” says Samarco.

During the evening, guests will have the chance to experience this world of comfort and care. Enjoy the opportunity to dine with members of Philadelphia's arts community, hear special insight from our exhibiting artist, drink a refreshing springtime cocktail and receive your very own copy of Sebze – all included in your ticket price. By joining us on May 22nd, you’ll be supporting an organization that prides itself as an open door to all artists, makers and neighbors. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

ABOUT THE FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS

Binding Agents Nestled in Philadelphia’s culinary epicenter, the 9th Street Italian Market, Binding Agents is a bookstore for anyone who loves food. Founded in 2024, the shop specializes in cookbooks, offering an extensive collection of contemporary and classic titles for experienced chefs, aspiring home cooks, eager eaters who hate turning on the oven, and everyone in between. They also carry a carefully curated selection of food-focused reads, including delicious memoirs, craveable fiction, savory (and unsavory) history and scrumptious books for kids.

Goodlands Food Co. offers colorful, seasonally-inspired hot sauces for people who love flavor. Started out of a community garden plot in West Philadelphia's Woodlands Cemetery, Goodlands' 10 vibrant hot sauces range from the familiar (Maple Chili Garlic; Serrano Cilantro Lime) to unique (Rhubarb Habanero; Preserved Lemon; Jalapeno Dill Pickle). With so much variety, our hot sauces are a pantry favorite for creative cooks and food lovers alike.

As founder and owner at Goodlands, Anna Dausman is a lifelong food-lover, home cook, and mad scientist in pursuit of flavor. She lives in West Philadelphia.

DVAA Founded by 16 Italian immigrants seeking creative refuge, Da Vinci Art Alliance continues to connect diverse communities through art that challenges, empowers, and transforms. Approaching a century of service, we remain a vital force in Philadelphia’s cultural landscape, equipping artists to reimagine the future and confront today’s challenges.

Setting The Table: A Dinner Party with Binding Agents & DVAA

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