InLiquid | Founding & Artistic Director
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MMeet Rachel Zimmerman, an internationally recognized artist, curator, and Philadelphia native supporting her hometown’s community of visual artists.
eet Rachel Zimmerman, an internationally recognized artist, curator, and Philadelphia native supporting her hometown’s community of visual artists.
Zimmerman, the Founding and Artistic Director of InLiquid, started the nonprofit 25 years ago to connect artists and audiences in the Philadelphia region. Under her leadership, InLiquid has been at the forefront of using the web alongside real-world programming to connect contemporary art, connect communities, and use art as a catalyst for civic engagement.
Zimmerman, the Founding and Artistic Director of InLiquid, started the nonprofit 25 years ago to connect artists and audiences in the Philadelphia region. Under her leadership, InLiquid has been at the forefront of using the web alongside real-world programming to connect contemporary art, connect communities, and use art as catalyst for civic engagement.
Inliquid’s contributions to Philadelphia’s art scene do not go unnoticed. The organization has been honored with numerous awards and recognition from Philadelphia’s governing officials. Zimmerman’s accomplishments are just as impressive, with her artwork showcased in private collections and exhibitions worldwide.
Inliquid’s contributions to Philadelphia’s art scene do not go unnoticed. The organization has been honored with numerous awards and recognition from Philadelphia’s governing officials. Zimmerman’s accomplishments are just as impressive, with her artwork showcased in private collections and exhibitions worldwide.
“Starting and running a visual arts nonprofit organization for 25 years is not for the faint of heart,” says Zimmerman. “It’s an everchanging landscape that is complex and exhausting but incredibly rewarding when you see the benefits of your hard work in the success of the people around you.”
“Starting and running a visual arts nonprofit organization for 25 years is not for the faint of heart,” says Zimmerman. “It’s an everchanging landscape that is complex and exhausting but incredibly rewarding when you see the benefits of your hard work in the success of the people around you.”
While talent plays a crucial role in Zimmerman’s success, her constant desire to grow has positioned her at the forefront of a competitive industry. She strongly believes in collective improvement, sitting on several local committees and boards while prioritizing mentorship in her free time.
While talent plays a crucial role in Zimmerman’s success, her constant desire to grow has positioned her at the forefront of a competitive industry. She strongly believes in collective improvement, sitting on several local committees and boards while prioritizing mentorship in her free time.
Zimmerman has a unique ability to see the potential in others’ ideas and can guide and connect her network to assist others in achieving their goals.
Zimmerman has a unique ability to see the potential in others’ ideas and can guide and connect her network to assist others in achieving their goals.
“I love to learn from other people,” she says. “It’s all about dialog and continuing to share knowledge–we must be assets for each other. A Dynamic Woman is someone who can inspire and is willing to be inspired by other people.”
“I love to learn from other people,” she says. “It’s all about dialog and continuing to share knowledge–we must be assets for each other. A Dynamic Woman is someone who can inspire and is willing to be inspired by other people.”
Photography by Phil Kramer
Photography by Phil Kramer
Bridging The Gap
In the era of dial-up internet, the concept of a virtual gallery was certainly ambitious—but this notion didn’t stop local artist and curator Rachel Zimmerman from founding InLiquid (inliquid.org).
In the era of dial-up internet, the concept of a virtual gallery was certainly ambitious—but this notion didn’t stop local artist and curator Rachel Zimmerman from founding InLiquid (inliquid.org).
In the era of dial-up internet, the concept of a virtual gallery was certainly ambitious—but this notion didn’t stop local artist and curator Rachel Zimmerman from founding InLiquid (inliquid.org).
For a quarter of a century, the nonprofit visual arts organization has connected artists, curators, patrons and the public while serving as a free educational resource. With the anniversary benefit looming (March 9-23), Zimmerman offers a glimpse into InLiquid’s success and what’s to come.
For a quarter of a century, the nonprofit visual arts organization has connected artists, curators, patrons and the public while serving as a free educational resource. With the anniversary benefit looming (March 9-23), Zimmerman offers a glimpse into InLiquid’s success and what’s to come.
For a quarter of a century, the nonprofit visual arts organization has connected artists, curators, patrons and the public while serving as a free educational resource. With the anniversary benefit looming (March 9-23), Zimmerman offers a glimpse into InLiquid’s success and what’s to come.
In the era of dial-up internet, the concept of a virtual gallery was certainly ambitious—but this notion didn’t stop local artist and curator Rachel Zimmerman from founding InLiquid (inliquid.org).
For a quarter of a century, the nonprofit visual arts organization has connected artists, curators, patrons and the public while serving as a free educational resource. With the anniversary benefit looming (March 9-23), Zimmerman offers a glimpse into InLiquid’s success and what’s to come.
What inspired you to start InLiquid 25 years ago?
What inspired you to start InLiquid 25 years ago?
What inspired you to start InLiquid 25 years ago?
I wanted to make a change so Philadelphia-based artists wouldn’t feel that leaving home and moving to NY to compete with thousands of people worldwide was the only option for success. Creating InLiquid was about creating a collaborative structure that could help connect artists to artists, galleries to artists and collectors to artists.
How does it feel to celebrate 25 years?
How does it feel to celebrate 25 years?
How does it feel to celebrate 25 years?
Seeing InLiquid grow over the past 25 years is surreal. My kids joke about who I love more, InLiquid or them, and I jokingly reply it depends on who is “nicer” to me that day.
with us. We have worked with artists who now show at Art Basel, exhibit internationally and find national-level gallery representation. The list is endless.
and connecting them to an audience that appreciates them, which is gratifying.
Seeing InLiquid grow over the past 25 years is surreal. My kids joke about who I love more, InLiquid or them, and I jokingly reply it depends on who is “nicer” to me that day.
Seeing InLiquid grow over the past 25 years is surreal. My kids joke about who I love more, InLiquid or them, and I jokingly reply it depends on who is “nicer” to me that day.
How does it feel to celebrate 25 years?
How have you seen InLiquid impact Philly’s art scene and the careers of local artists?
with us. We have worked with artists who now show at Art Basel, exhibit internationally and find national-level gallery representation. The list is endless.
What inspired you to start InLiquid 25 years ago?
Seeing InLiquid grow over the past 25 years is surreal. My kids joke about who I love more, InLiquid or them, and I jokingly reply it depends on who is “nicer” to me that day.
I wanted to make a change so Philadelphia-based artists wouldn’t feel that leaving home and moving to NY to compete with thousands of people worldwide was the only option for success. Creating InLiquid was about creating a collaborative structure that could help connect artists to artists, galleries to artists and collectors to artists.
I wanted to make a change so Philadelphia-based artists wouldn’t feel that leaving home and moving to NY to compete with thousands of people worldwide was the only option for success. Creating InLiquid was about creating a collaborative structure that could help connect artists to artists, galleries to artists and collectors to artists.
I wanted to make a change so Philadelphia-based artists wouldn’t feel that leaving home and moving to NY to compete with thousands of people worldwide was the only option for success. Creating InLiquid was about creating a collaborative structure that could help connect artists to artists, galleries to artists and collectors to artists.
We have watched artists graduate with a BFA or MFA exhibit
How have you seen InLiquid impact Philly’s art scene and the careers of local artists?
How have you seen InLiquid impact Philly’s art scene and the careers of local artists?
We have watched artists graduate with a BFA or MFA exhibit
How have you seen InLiquid impact Philly’s art scene and the careers of local artists?
We have watched artists graduate with a BFA or MFA exhibit
We have watched artists graduate with a BFA or MFA exhibit
with us. We have worked with artists who now show at Art Basel, exhibit internationally and find national-level gallery representation. The list is endless.
What has been the most rewarding part of your experience with InLiquid? We get to work with art and artists and create opportunities for people. It’s about creating possibilities and opportunities for artists to tell their stories
What has been the most rewarding part of your experience with InLiquid?
with us. We have worked with artists who now show at Art Basel, exhibit internationally and find national-level gallery representation. The list is endless.
What has been the most rewarding part of your experience with InLiquid? We get to work with art and artists and create opportunities for people. It’s about creating possibilities and opportunities for artists to tell their stories
What has been the most rewarding part of your experience with InLiquid?
We get to work with art and artists and create opportunities for people. It’s about creating possibilities and opportunities for artists to tell their stories
We get to work with art and artists and create opportunities for people. It’s about creating possibilities and opportunities for artists to tell their stories
What do you hope for the future of InLiquid?
and connecting them to an audience that appreciates them, which is gratifying.
and connecting them to an audience that appreciates them, which is gratifying.
and connecting them to an audience that appreciates them, which is gratifying.
What do you hope for the future of InLiquid?
Sustainability and to stay relevant… I think a lot of work is still to be done, and it’s time to grow a more sustainable art ecology in Philadelphia. I want InLiquid to be a leading voice in that process and be known as a valuable resource for artists and those interested in the visual arts.
What do you hope for the future of InLiquid?
Sustainability and to stay relevant… I think a lot of work is still to be done, and it’s time to grow a more sustainable art ecology in Philadelphia. I want InLiquid to be a leading voice in that process and be known as a valuable resource for artists and those interested in the visual arts.
Does InLiquid have anything new coming up?
What do you hope for the future of InLiquid?
As we head into 25 years, we have an ambitious gallery schedule planned for our namesake InLiquid Gallery. In March and April, we will present Dolls, Idols, and Ideals, a twoperson show featuring Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, who speak to what being Black in America means here and now.
Sustainability and to stay relevant… I think a lot of work is still to be done, and it’s time to grow a more sustainable art ecology in Philadelphia. I want InLiquid to be a leading voice in that process and be known as a valuable resource for artists and those interested in the visual arts.
Does InLiquid have anything new coming up?
Sustainability and to stay relevant… I think a lot of work is still to be done, and it’s time to grow a more sustainable art ecology in Philadelphia. I want InLiquid to be a leading voice in that process and be known as a valuable resource for artists and those interested in the visual arts.
As we head into 25 years, we have an ambitious gallery schedule planned for our namesake InLiquid Gallery. In March and April, we will present Dolls, Idols, and Ideals, a twoperson show featuring Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, who speak to what being Black in America means here and now.
Does InLiquid have anything new coming up?
Does InLiquid have anything new coming up?
As we head into 25 years, we have an ambitious gallery schedule planned for our namesake InLiquid Gallery. In March and April, we will present Dolls, Idols, and Ideals, a twoperson show featuring Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, who speak to what being Black in America means here and now.
As we head into 25 years, we have an ambitious gallery schedule planned for our namesake InLiquid Gallery. In March and April, we will present Dolls, Idols, and Ideals, a twoperson show featuring Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, who speak to what being Black in America means here and now.
Clockwise from top left: The silent auction and benefit features two weeks of events; Rachel Zimmerman; meet the artists during the auction’s closing night on March 23.
INLIQUID REFLECTS ON THEIR SILVER JUBILEE. BY MADISON DUDDY
Clockwise from top left: The silent auction and benefit features two weeks of events; Rachel Zimmerman; meet the artists during the auction’s closing night on March 23.
INLIQUID REFLECTS ON THEIR SILVER JUBILEE. BY MADISON DUDDY
Clockwise from top left: The silent auction and benefit features two weeks of events; Rachel Zimmerman; meet the artists during the auction’s closing night on March 23.
INLIQUID REFLECTS ON THEIR SILVER JUBILEE. BY MADISON DUDDY
35 MODERN LUXURY
Clockwise from top left: The silent auction and benefit features two weeks of events; Rachel Zimmerman; meet the artists during the auction’s closing night on March 23.
INLIQUID REFLECTS ON THEIR SILVER JUBILEE. BY MADISON DUDDY
Rachel Zimmerman, founder of the artist support organization InLiquid, had a similar idea: a future department of arts and culture would be uniquely positioned to connect developers who need art on their walls with artists.
“Look at all the development in the city,” she said. “These buildings should be connected with arts organizations and galleries to put art in those spaces. Not just canvas wrap prints or a mural, there are other things that could be done. We’re not connected. Half of these developers don’t even know that we, as arts organizations, exist.”
Zimmerman was speaking while sitting in InLiquid’s current exhibition at Park Towne Place apartments. Three of its four residential towers along the Parkway have art galleries on the ground floor, accessible to the public. InLiquid curates those spaces with themed exhibitions across all buildings. Currently they are showing “Material Time,” featuring five artists whose work is oriented around environmental concerns.
What the Philadelphia arts sector needs from City Hall is to be a connector, said Zimmerman, who used to sit on the board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and currently is on the board of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
“We’re all our own little silos, disconnected, floating in the universe of Philadelphia art,” she said. “We’re all competing over the same resources. We don’t collaborate enough. We should all be much more strategic.”
