@andrewpiccone and @rubymountain invite you to ‘Summer Diary 2’, a one-day show of new paintings by Andrew Piccone on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
‘Summer Diary 2’ serves as a sequel to last May’s ‘Summer Diary’ and follows the same format - 92 6x6” acrylic paintings on wood panels, each marked with a date chronicling the months of June, July and August.
With an expanded color palette, the work features text and bold images - cars, row homes, people, beaches, Acme parking lots, backyards, kitchen interiors - invoking humor and accessible entry points to the larger themes of personal identity, our relationship with technology, reliance on cars, adult friendship, and more.
The show is happening for one day, Saturday, May 30 from 10AM - 6PM, with a reception at 4PM. Ruby Mountain is located at 6782 Germantown Ave in Philadelphia.
(see you there)
“An artist is not special. An artist is an ordinary person who can take ordinary things and make them special.”
-Ruth Asawa
The creative impulse lives deep within each of us, and sometimes it is our children that remind us of that. Of how good and core to our being it is to touch and hold a brush or weave or move a wooden bead across the contours of a pipe cleaner.
Make space for making. It’s good for your body & soul.
-Jess
“When you put a seed in the ground, it doesn’t stop growing after eight hours. It keeps going every minute that it’s in the earth. We, too, need to keep growing every moment of every day that we are on this earth.”
-Ruth Asawa
It was such an immense joy to get to gather, play, imagine, and make together with this delightful group of mamas and littles in the beautiful space that is Ruby Mountain Goods @ruby_mtn (thank you Molly!). We sang, moved our bodies, explored the life and work of artist Ruth Asawa and got our hands and hearts moving as we made our sculptural collages. Can’t wait to gather again, keep an eye out for news soon of the next Wellspring Pop-Up coming in May!
-Jess
Only 2 spots left!! Join us for the Wellspring Artmaking Pop-Up for Caregivers and Littles. We’ll be making, playing, and exploring together, all inspired by mother and artist, Ruth Asawa.
Check the link in the bio and stories for all the details and to snag one of those final spots!
WHO: Caregivers and littles ages 18 months to 5 years old
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 10:00-11:30am
WHERE: Ruby Mountain Goods, 6782 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
COST: $35/child (adult included)
@ruby_mtn
Exciting 👏 News 👏 Come join us for a POP-UP process art experience for little artists and their grown-ups inspired by the art & life of sculptor Ruth Asawa on Tuesday April 21st!
Through artmaking, story, song, & play we will explore:
-art making with ordinary materials
-our five senses & the elements of art
-how to train our eyes to see beauty in the everyday
-and inspired by Ruth Asawa herself, we’ll think about how life and art can flow into and out of each other and how motherhood is integrated into that as a way of finding rest and refreshment amidst the chaos of life with littles (even if you don’t think of yourself as an artist!)
WHO: Caregivers and littles ages 18 months to 5 years old
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 10:00-11:30am
WHERE: Ruby Mountain Goods, 6782 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
COST: $35/child (adult included, ask about sibling discount if interested)
Note: Spots are limited to insure freedom for movement and play!
See bio link and stories to register!
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to the instructor, Jess Sweeney (Painter, Arts Director, Educator and Mom of 4). Her email is: [email protected]
Come create with us!
@wellspringmotherart@commonplaceliving@ruby_mtn
It should say SOME of my fav pics. I could only pick 20 and I had like 100!! Which is your favorite!?
I need @polaroid or @fujifilm_instax_northamerica to collab with me & send me a printer so I can bring these into real life.
#2025recap #photodump❤️ #cinematiclook #mems
Today!!!!
Go celebrate our wonderful community and support our local shops! It’s going to be so much fun! Lots of vendors, pop up shops, yummy treats, and Black Santa will be there too!! Plus a nice sculpture by @iceicephilly
@ruby_mtn ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh Ruby Mountain Goods it’s so easy to love you!
This shop has something for everyone. Seriously. Jewelry, candles, cozy socks, home wears, pottery, puzzles, gorgeous local-made goods, skincare goodies, stuff for the littles in your life, great selection of cards, luxurious oils and soaps, wrapping supplies- I’m not kidding when I say there’s something for everyone.
I love all of the local-made goods- it’s a feast for your eyes and senses!
Go say “hello” to Molly- she’s open every day until Christmas! Plus! There’s a shopping stroll on Saturday, Dec 20th with so many participating businesses, should be tons of fun.
#happyhousehunting #rubymountaingoods #ilovemtairy
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY- Mt. Airy, Philadelphia
Having a fresh baguette in my bag is an instant mood lifter.
I had a great time in Mt. Airy for Small Business Saturday! Some businesses participated in a passport event where you could get a physical ‘small business Saturday passport’ stamped as you go and then had prize opportunities.
It was my first time in Mt. Airy but I’m now obsessed with many of these stores, so I will be back!
@paxfloragoods@downtimebakery@ruby_mtn@needlesandbolts@highpointcafe@owens.antiques
Mark made those gluten free donuts from scratch
#photodumping #inmy30s #everythingisromantic #fallinloveagain #interiordécor #contentcreating #glutenfreegirl #dailycats #fashionootd #styleaddict
