Philadelphia, PA (August 18, 2006) The Wood Turning Center is proud to announce a special presentation of the final-cut of Vincent Romaniello’s documentary film on the 2006 International Turning Exchange (ITE) Residency. This candid film presents an intimate look at the way the artists worked and how they saw their host city of Philadelphia during their two month stay. The screening will take place as a First Friday event at 7PM on September 1st. Vincent will introduce the film and answer questions about his work.

The work revealed and discussed in the film is presented in the annual exhibit, allTURNatives: Form + Spirit. The exhibit also reflects the residency experience including the objects produced before and during the residency. The ITE exhibition and film will be on view at the Wood Turning Center through October 21, 2006.

Vincent’s ROMANBLOG features his video series, “Artists Varied Stripes,” shot on the streets of Philadelphia and in the inner sanctum of the artists’ studios. He has taped over 20 artists, artisans, musicians and other artistic people from his home state of Pennsylvania and beyond. His documentary shorts have also been broadcast on DUTV, Drexel University’s cable channel as well as New Century TV on the web.

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The International Turning Exchange

ITE Residents Artists for 2006: Marilyn Campbell, artist, Canada; Dennis Carr, scholar, US; Liam Flynn, artist, Ireland; Hilary Pfeifer, artist, US; Vincent Romaniello, photojournalist, US; Neil Scobie, artist, Australia; and Jo Stone, furniture maker, US.

The ITE Resident Fellows spent eight weeks working and living together at the University of the Arts (UArts) located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical activities include visits to museums, nature areas, historic sites, and other public and private collections of art. Studio time focuses on discussions, experimentations, and collaborations. Any and all exploration is encouraged and built into the program. Discussion, stimulation, insights, and artistic and personal growth are the only expectations.

The Wood Turning Center

The Wood Turning Center is a Philadelphia-based, not-for-profit arts gallery and resource center which promotes the field of wood art, turned and carved. Through educational programs, exhibitions, preservation, promotion, and a permanent collection, the Center encourages artists and cultivates a public appreciation of wood art. Founded in 1986, the Center has become an internationally-recognized source of information and assistance to artists, scholars, curators, collectors and the general public.