At Hand: A Cocktail & Conversation in Conjunction with Design Philadelphia

Curator Sonya Tamaddon talks with Jennifer Zwilling, Mark Rosen, and Cole Akers about the exhibition and Philadelphia's creative landscape.
About this Event

Join us at Studio 105 on Friday, October 2, for an evening of conversation and cocktails on the occasion of At Hand, presented in conjunction with Design Philadelphia.
Curator Sonya Tamaddon talks with Jennifer Zwilling, Mark Rosen, and Cole Akers about the exhibition and Philadelphia's creative landscape, each coming from a different corner of craft, design, and architecture.
Jennifer Zwilling is Curator and Director of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio, where she oversees exhibitions, the Resident Artist Program, and the collection. She was previously Assistant Curator of American Decorative Arts and Contemporary Craft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Recent exhibitions include Radical Americana, Clay as Care, and The Future of Clay.
Mark Rosen founded Studio Roh, a creative consultancy working across art and design, after leading marketing and partnerships at Design Miami and TEFAF. He has also taught at Sotheby's Institute of Art.
Cole Akers is Curator and Associate Director of Special Projects at The Glass House. His recent projects include Ryan Preciado: Diary of a Fly at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
Sonya Tamaddon curates Studio 105 and works independently across contemporary art and collectible design. Recent projects include curating the Focus section at Frieze Los Angeles with Amanda Hunt of the Walker Art Center.

This event is free and open to the public!

Date and time: October 2, 6 - 8PM • Talk promptly begins at 6:30PM
Location: Studio 105, Ray Philly, 1525 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Exhibition run: September 29 to November 3, 2026
Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 12 to 6PM