WHYY hosts its first civic news conference May 3-4

WHYY 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The free event will be run by WHYY News and Bridging Blocks, a partnership between WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia that aims to bring diverse households together to discuss relevant issues. Bridging Blocks is made possible thanks to the generous support from Fred and Barbara Sutherland. Registration is required to attend the Friday, May […]

Continuum: Arts & Eats First Friday Opening Reception & Pamela E. Becker Artist Talk

Gravers Lane Gallery 8405 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Continuum highlights the work of two Philadelphia area female artists, painter Jan Morgen and fiber artist Pamela E. Becker. GLG brings them into dialogue about the dedication they apply to their artistic practices, spanning decades. Both artists explore materials with a keen awareness of detail; one layering pigment with mark making and the other coiling […]

First Friday May @ Arch Enemy Arts

Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Arch Enemy Arts invites you to join us in celebrating the release of three new exhibitions: GREEN STATIC by Michael Koehler, a solo exhibition of fifteen new paintings; HOLD SACRED PART II: LAMENT + BLOOM by Darla Jackson and Paul Romano, a collaborative installation; and our annual BRINGS MAY FLOWERS group exhibition featuring new works […]

Opening Reception for “Mother Artist” group exhibition

Paradigm Arts Building 12 N 3RD ST, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Paradigm Gallery + Studio presents The Mother Artist, a group exhibition featuring contemporary artists that are shaping the culture of the future. Creative ambition and motherhood are the threads that tie these artists to historic powerhouses like Ruth Asawa, Elizabeth Catlett, and Alice Neel. The collective artistic practice is strengthened by the lessons learned during […]

Opening Reception for Deep Breath: Linnéa Andersson, Carla Weeks, Roche Cruchon, and Sophie Roach

Paradigm Arts Building 12 N 3RD ST, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Deep Breath, a group exhibition of artwork inspiring meditative moments and embracing the changes of the seasons. The work of Linnéa Andersson, Carla Weeks, Roche Cruchon, and Sophie Roach displays a variety of visual language that champions bright colors and expressive forms. Inspiring joy and rebirth, each […]

Heat Transfer by Peter Cage (aka Peter Clough)

Practice Gallery 319 N. 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For their new project Heat Transfer, Peter Cage (aka Peter Clough) deploys thermal cameras at FAUCET, a queer sex party focusing on piss play, capturing heat rather than light to document a space where traditional photography would be impossible. The resulting images, capturing the real and unrehearsed encounters between bodies in video and still photographs, […]

Paul Rickert Exclusive Estate Art Exhibition

Borrelli's Chestnut Hill Gallery One East Gravers Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us May 3rd (First Friday Preview) 6 - 9 pm and Saturday, May 4th 6 - 9 PM to celebrate the life and work of New Hope and Chestnut Hill's own renowned artist, Paul Rickert. The exhibition will feature pieces from his deep catalog of oil and watercolor paintings of scenic Chestnut Hill, Bucks […]

Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Wall Ball Fundraiser Celebrates 40 Years of Roots & Reimagination

Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Wall Ball Fundraiser Celebrates 40 Years of Roots & Reimagination Nation’s Largest Public Art Program will honor The Root’s Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, Senator Vincent Hughes, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Estelle Richman and Amber Art & Design WHAT: Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with the return of its signature fundraiser, […]

Free Comic Book Day and South Street Festival

Atomic City Comics 638 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Friends, Its that time of year - yup - first Saturday in May is free comic book day! Let's connect at Atomic Comic which is located on South Street at 3pm then after getting our comics, let's see what fun the festival brings this warm May day. Text/Call my phone upon arrival 267-474-6713. • Expect […]

Reception & Meet the Artists of Gross McCleaf: Martha Armstrong: New Paintings, Vermont, Mt. Gretna, Tucson, Rebekah Callaghan: Quiet Season, and Bethann Parker: Interwoven

Gross McCleaf Gallery 127 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Saturday, May 4, 1-4 pm, join the three exhibiting artists for May at Gross McCleaf Gallery, Martha Armstrong, Rebekah Callaghan, and Bethann Parker. Gross McCleaf Gallery is pleased to present Martha Armstrong’s recent works in 'New Paintings: Vermont, Mt. Gretna, Tucson'. A lifelong devotee of the natural world and the art of painting, Armstrong […]

Opening Reception at 3rd Street Gallery

3rd Street Gallery 610 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us at the Opening Reception from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 to celebrate member artists Patricia A. L. Ehrensal and Alexander Sakra’s new shows.