First Friday, Nov 1st @ Arch Enemy Arts: Small Wonders, Kit Curry, & Lara Dann

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

We're celebrating the Season of the Witch this First Friday, Nov. 1 @ Arch Enemy Arts! Join us between 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. for the opening of our annual SMALL WONDERS exhibition; over 100 pieces priced $300 or less by 75+ artists. Plus Kit Curry's solo exhibition SEE YOU NEXT DOOMSDAY, featuring witches and […]

Metamorphosis: Reimagining Contemporary Art in 2024 OPENING EXHIBITION

Morton Contemporary Gallery 115 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Metamorphosis: Reimagining Contemporary Art in 2024 will open on FIRST FRIDAY, November 1st from 6 to 8pm. This captivating mixed-media juried open artist call features the work of 16 local artists who all hail from the Philadelphia area. 'Metamorphosis' invites you to witness a transformation of conventional materials and techniques, showcasing artworks that challenge historical […]

Building Community Through Creativity Exhibition Opening Night

UC Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Welcome to the Building Community Through Creativity Exhibition Opening Night at The Arts League! Join us for a night of art, creativity, and community as we showcase the incredible work of local artists. This event is all about bringing people together through the power of art. Come mingle, enjoy some refreshments, and celebrate the talent […]

Amiko Li’s Tender Giants, a solo exhibition

Fuller Rosen Gallery 319A N 11th St. Unit 3-I, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on Friday, November 01 from 6:00-9:00 PM for the opening reception of Tender Giants, a solo exhibition by Amiko Li at Fuller Rosen Gallery.

COMMONKIDS Arts Morning!

Commonweal 1341 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

COMMONWEAL Gallery invites you to join us Saturday, November 2nd, from 08:00 - 10:00 for COMMONKIDS, a morning of art and activities for families with young children to meet and explore the exhibit Wedged Between Day and Night with exhibiting artist Adam Lovitz and his children. Snacks and art supplies will be provided! COMMONKIDS is […]

Gallery Talk with Artist and Juror Scott Noel

Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

Scott Noel will share his experience with the work selected for The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative on view in the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery as well as discuss the work in Eternal Recurrence, a solo exhibition of Noel's large figure compositions.

Moving Music

Painted Bride 5212 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dance aerobics workshop and musical performances created by & for Sick and Disabled Philadelphians. Program 2 of 5 of Undue Burden. More about the project: Undue Burden (Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 2024) is a residency at the Painted Bride by Hook&Loop, an artist collective led by Disabled, Sick, neurodivergent and MAD people in Philadelphia. […]

Flourish

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an evening of exploration and expression as artist, Tahirah Coleman unveils her latest collection, "Flourish." Her first solo exhibition will feature evocative oil pastel artworks centered around the theme of growth, captured through the delicate and dynamic forms of flowers. Expect the same quirkiness and raw emotion that have characterized past pieces, […]

Love’s Army: Calypso’s Song Art Show

Urban Art Gallery 262 S. 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready to immerse yourself in a journey where art, mysticism, and creativity intertwine. Love’s Army: Calypso’s Song, the 5th annual exhibition by artist B/ue Robin, invites you to step inside the world of the Calypso Oracle Deck—a modern tarot experience like no other. Over the course of three stunning floors, you’ll encounter canvas works, […]

“Male Gazing” Closing Reception at James Oliver Gallery

James Oliver Gallery 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us this Saturday from 6-9pm for the Closing Reception of Male Gazing, a solo exhibition featuring recent works by artist Matthew Borgen - an opportunity to view his ranging works and series of commentary.

The Circus of Second Chances

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts 6452 Greene St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Seattle's premier circus company, Acrobatic Conundrum, is touring their latest show, "The Circus of Second Chances" to Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. "The Circus of Second Chances" is not only a skill-packed performance but one which invites the audience into personal introspection as they hear the performers' foibles and follies. Exquisite acts on Cyr wheel, […]

Picturing the Border Series: Michelle Angela Ortiz and Dr. Veronica Montes

Taller Puertorriqueño 2600 N 5th, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Berman Museum presents a talk with artist Michelle Angela Ortiz and Dr. Veronica Montes, who will speak about their interdisciplinary collaborations and the ways that art can be a tool for activism and the study of migration. This event draws upon the Berman Museum's current exhibition, Enrique Bostelmann: Apertures and Borderscapes. Michelle Angela Ortiz […]

Exhibit Opening of Twenty (Dyke Artists) Over Forty (Years Old)

Dyke+ ArtHaus 709 North 40th Street, Philadlephia, PA, United States

A continuation of the “Dyke+ ArtHaus Visits the Bureau” exhibit, which ran in NYC in Summer 2024 at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, this exhibit aims to reflect the diversity of Dykes and their art practices. The theme is the show itself. Some pieces reflect Dyke identity or sexuality, like the work of Amina […]

Riverwards Chapbook Series Release Party

american grammar 2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On November 8, 2024 from 7 to 9 PM, The Head & The Hand (H&H Books) will be hosting a release party at american grammar for the publication of three chapbooks as the finale to its 2023-2024 Riverwards Arts & Letters Series. These chapbooks are visual-literary collaborations between artist Manuela Guillén and poet Pthalo, artist […]

Peoplehood Parade & Pageant

Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TO SOAR INSTEAD THROUGH CITY STREETS The Peoplehood Parade joyfully lifts up PEOPLE, especially the everyday Philadelphians working toward collective liberation. Activists, neighbors, and youth come together each Fall to build Peoplehood’s giant puppets, banners, and performances that celebrate Philly’s justice movements and nurture community connections. JOIN IN Peoplehood is more than just a day […]

Books & Wires #8 Featuring Anne Ishii

Multiverse 8026 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the eighth Books & Wires, a series of performances by modular synthesizer artists. Browse books and comics while listening to science fiction inspired electronic soundscapes. This month’s featured artist is Anne Ishii.

Touching Craft

Painted Bride 5212 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Opening reception for a touchable art gallery, with workshops on making visual art more accessible for Sick and Disabled Philadelphians. All audiences welcome. Program 3 of 5 of Undue Burden. More about the project: Undue Burden (Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 2024) is a residency at the Painted Bride by Hook&Loop, an artist collective led […]