On View: December 20, 2024 Designer and Artist Rucker reactivates the classic design of Jet magazine covers, adorning them with prominent figures throughout Pennsylvania’s history. From Cecil B. Moore and August Wilson to Patti LaBelle and D.J. Jazzy Jeff, these covers visualize the diverse cultural landscape of Black Pennsylvanian achievement while underscoring the intergenerational importance […]

On View: December 24, 2024 Pearl Bailey is an award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and author. Her many achievements include winning a Daytime Emmy Award, and a Toni Award for her role in the all-Black production of Hello Dolly. Whether it was acting on Broadway, singing the national anthem for two the World Series, opening for […]

Echoes of Change and Origin presents a compelling exploration of humanity’s complex relationship with the natural world. Featuring the works of Deborah Moss Marris and Demetra Tassiou, whose layered approaches uncover profound narratives of transformation, memory, and connection. Marris delves into the urgent themes of climate change and pollution. Through meticulously layered images of nature […]

“The Bride Has Gone to Pick Flowers” is a group exhibition curated by Lila Nazemian with mentorship from Martha Joseph that presents the work of Levon Kafafian, Fatemeh Kazemi, and Levani. The artists in the show utilize installation, sculpture, assemblage, textile, sound, and performance to delve into the significance of marriage rituals from the Caucasus […]

FRIEDAcommunity is proud to announce the show A Closer Look by Agathe Bouton. The exhibition will be on view from February 7 to April 20. FRIEDAcommunity will host an opening reception on Friday, February 7, the First Friday in February, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Agathe Bouton is a French printmaker and multimedia artist […]

Just a Moment features work by painters Christina Penrose and Mary Powers-Holt. Each artist finds beauty in observation, drawing inspiration from the peaceful environments around them. Christina invites us into quiet still life paintings of moments on kitchen tables. Her blue and white dishware cradles bright roma tomatoes and peppers, the succulent colors make the […]

“Alanna Airitam: Black Diamonds: The Black Outlaw Bikers” “William Camargo: The Sense of Brown” and “Juana Estrada Hernández: !Echale Ganas!” These solo exhibitions were awarded from The Print Center’s 99th ANNUAL International Competition. The prints and photographs by Alanna Airitam, William Camargo and Juana Estrada Hernández confront myriad American myths through powerful portraits of Black […]

Melissa Alicia Simpson’s solo photography exhibit revisits a bygone cultural era through the lens of Black experience and collective liberation. PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2025 — Tiger Strikes Asteroid (TSA PHL) is pleased to present SATIN, a solo exhibition by photographer, writer, and multimedia artist, Melissa Simpson opening on Saturday, February 22, and running to Saturday, […]

Works by Kathryn Lien at The Arts League Opening Reception February 27, 2025 6:30PM The Arts League “I think of all the rules ... telling you to stop doing things, which are the should-nots, as creating a kind of frame, if you think of it in space rather than in time, or you think of […]

Repertory theatre is a high-wire act, and Quintessence Theatre is once again taking on William Shakespeare to deliver this epic experience for Philadelphia. 12 actors will be performing multiple roles in a rotating schedule of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Antony & Cleopatra in a “Reckless Romance” repertory. Antony & Cleopatra poses the question, can […]

Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 6 - May 29, 2025 After-Hours Whisky Tours of Carpenters’ Hall, home of the First Continental Congress in 1774, feature access to the Hall’s rarely-seen second floor and 19th-century library. Led by Executive Director Michael Norris, these exclusive, 90-minute, small group tours of the 1770-built National Historic Landmark run after […]

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Under the Influence, a two-person exhibition curated by writer and curator Ginger Rudolph. Rudolph believes that art has the power to document, process, and transform personal experiences, which she illustrates through the work of fine artist Eustace Mamba and painter Alain Jean-Baptiste. Rudolph encourages these artists to […]

Museum for Art in Wood presents “Katie Hudnall: The Longest Distance between Two Points,” the first museum-organized solo presentation of fine woodworker Katie Hudnall’s unique and captivating work. The exhibition features a series of sculptural works and a large-scale interactive installation created from salvaged wood that captures Hudnall’s eye for the absurdly mechanical and uncanny. […]

Jim Brossy’s “Wee Wheel” and Joe Klaus’s “I Was Dancing in a Dream” opens at 3rd Street Gallery on Friday, March 7, and runs through Sunday March 30. Opening Reception is 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday March 9. 3rd Street Gallery is located at 610 S 3rd Street. Gallery hours: Fridays, 4:00—7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 1:00—5:00 p.m., […]

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Colonial Theatre is spotlighting women in cinema across its programming! Throughout the month, the theater will showcase a series of influential films, celebrating trailblazing directors, actresses, compelling stories, and strong female characters who have left a lasting impact on cinema and society. The lineup features a diverse selection of […]

Nora is the perfect wife and mother. She is dutiful, beautiful and everything is always in its right place. But when a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, her life rapidly unravels. Over the course of three days, Nora must fight to protect herself and her family or risk losing everything. Henrik […]

Please join us on March 16 from 2-4 pm at the Wallingford Community Arts Center for the opening reception of "Landscape: Divergent Views" featuring the following artists: Diane Burko, Richard Estell, John Formicola, Tish Ingersoll, Anne Krinsky, Anne Minich, Elizabeth Osborne, Andrea Packard, Jack Ramsdale, and Celia Reisman. Curated by Margo Tassi. Catalogue essay by […]

Springing forward, Big Ramp gallery is thrilled to announce We Are All Compost, a group exhibition of decomposing compositions of entanglement with the more-than-human world curated by William Schwaller. Come celebrate generative decomposition at our exhibition opening on Saturday March 15 from 5 to 9 pm.

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REAL FRIENDS A Group Exhibition by the Realist Art League March 21 – April 11, 2025 Globe Dye Works, 4500 Worth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 The Realist Art League is thrilled to present REAL FRIENDS, a group exhibition spotlighting contemporary realist artists connected by friendship, mentorship, and a shared dedication to the craft. Taking place […]

"A Romance in Lower Mathematics" showcases Kelly Dzioba's exploration of connection through intricate, rule-based processes. Inspired by the 1965 animated short The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics, Dzioba's minimalist, geometric works emerge from repeated gestures — twisting, knotting, and connecting materials into cohesive forms. Each piece captures the moment when individual […]

"Bright House" invites visitors into a vibrant world where art and function converge, showcasing Ellie Richards’ playful fusion of sculpture and utility through colorful furniture, lamps, and bold home décor. This dynamic collection sparks joy and conversation, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship. Join us for the opening reception on April 4 from 5–8 PM and the […]

Spring Break Art Gone Wild! Join us on March 28th from 4-7:30 PM for a colorful celebration as we kick off the return of Fourth Fridays on South Street! Enjoy light refreshments, explore our current shows, and connect with fellow art lovers.

This is the last weekend to see Jim Brossy’s “Wee Wheel” and Joe Klaus’s “I was Dancing in a Dream” at 3rd Street Gallery, 610 S 3rd Street. Gallery hours: Friday, 4-7:30, Saturday, 1-5 and Sunday 12-4.