# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open Studio with Kara Mshinda (Drop-In) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Drop in anytime to watch the artist's drawing process, ask questions, or bring your own materialsAbout this EventEvent Description:Drop in anytime during this open studio session to watch artist Kara Mshinda's drawing process, ask questions, and explore the techniques behind ALTER/ALTAR. This is a casual, come-and-go event where you can spend as much or as little time as you'd like.About This Event:Kara Mshinda will be working on new pieces throughout the afternoon, demonstrating freehand drawing techniques and graffiti-influenced mark-making on photographs. This is your opportunity to see the creative process unfold in real-time and learn about the methods behind the ALTER/ALTAR exhibition.No appointment necessary! Come and go as your schedule allows. The studio will be open and active from 2:00-5:00 PM.Bring Your Own Work (Optional):Working on your own altered image projects? Feel free to bring your materials and work in the studio space.Drop-In Format:What's Provided:Seating and table space for observersA few extra work surfaces for drop-in artistsWhat to Bring (if working):Your own photographs and imagesDrawing materials (ink, pens, markers)Any work-in-progress pieces you'd like to discussAbout the Artist:Kara Mshinda's drawing technique is influenced by graffiti handstyle and freehand methods rooted in grounded theory and intuitive art-making. Her practice embraces "happy accidents" and explores how alteration can reveal hidden possibilities in photography.Part of ALTER/ALTAR Programming:This open studio is part of the programming for ALTER/ALTAR, on view at Cherry Street Pier November 7-30, 2025.Who should attend?Artists, photographers, students, curious observers, anyone interested in process-based art-making. All experience levels welcome. Whether you want to watch and learn or work on your own projects, you're welcome here.Studio Capacity: The studio can comfortably accommodate 5-7 people at a time. If the space reaches capacity, we may ask visitors to cycle through to allow others to participate.Recommended for ages 12+. Younger children welcome if accompanied by a participating adult. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/open-studio-with-kara-mshinda-drop-in/100001919161095499 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, crafts, exhibitions, it, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fopen-studio-with-kara-mshinda-drop-in-tickets-1919161095499 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Cherry Street Pier - **lat**: 39.95249969999999 - **long**: -75.13927919999999 - **full address**: Cherry Street Pier, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Kara Mshinda (https://allevents.in/org/kara-mshinda/23960873) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5419b126bbe4f6bf1bf9f287623c9e61a380e67d1de22579062141e0858a9e65-rimg-w1200-h1679-dc1a1a1a-gmir.jpg?v=1762843927 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/67e7023d5b6ca9ebfbf72ec5c86996c37a60423dadd36675a523557799b7dabc-rimg-w400-h400-dc191919-gmir.jpg?v=1762843927 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Cherry Street Pier, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Kara Mshinda - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, fine-arts, crafts, exhibitions, it, photography - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Open Studio with Kara Mshinda (Drop-In) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Open Studio with Kara Mshinda (Drop-In)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5419b126bbe4f6bf1bf9f287623c9e61a380e67d1de22579062141e0858a9e65-rimg-w1200-h1679-dc1a1a1a-gmir.jpg?v=1762843927", "startDate": "2025-11-15", "endDate": "2025-11-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/philadelphia/open-studio-with-kara-mshinda-drop-in/100001919161095499", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Cherry Street Pier", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard", "postalCode": "19106", "addressLocality": "Philadelphia", "addressRegion": "PA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.95249969999999", "longitude": "-75.13927919999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Drop in anytime to watch the artist's drawing process, ask questions, or bring your own materials", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-15", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/philadelphia/open-studio-with-kara-mshinda-drop-in/100001919161095499" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/philadelphia/open-studio-with-kara-mshinda-drop-in/100001919161095499", "price": 0, "name": "Open Studio Registration" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Kara Mshinda", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/kara-mshinda/23960873", "description": "GRIOXARTS IS A STUDIO-BASED SPACE FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. 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