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 […]

After Boucher, Molly Jae Vaughan

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

After Boucher Molly Jae Vaughan May 03, 2024 — June 16, 2024 (Philadelphia, PA) Fuller Rosen Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of After Boucher, a solo exhibition showcasing the dynamic and visionary works of Molly Jae Vaughan. Inspired by the artistry of 18th century French painter, draftsman and printmaker François Boucher, Vaughan's collection […]

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.

Conversation with Nancy Hellebrand

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nancy Hellebrand will be joined by The Print Center's Executive Director, Liz Spungen, to discuss the creation and evolution of the works on view in "Nancy Hellebrand: EVERYBODYBEAUTIFUL." The exhibition and program are presented in conjunction with (re)FOCUS, a citywide project celebrating and reflecting on 50 years of feminism in the arts. This program will […]

AUTOMAT Collective Presents: Embodied Enchantment

AUTOMAT 1400 N American St. #105, Philadelphia, PA, United States

AUTOMAT Collective is pleased to announce Embodied Enchantment, an exhibition of works featuring artists Daphne Philippoussis and Rachel York. Join us for the opening reception on Second Thursday, May 9th, 2024 from 6-9pm, at the gallery located in the Crane Arts building at 1400 N. American St. The show will be on view from May […]

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? An Artist Round Table Discussion

DVAA (Da Vinci Art Alliance) 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Levittown, Folcroft, Whitman Park, Mt. Airy. A roundtable conversation about race, economic status, and where people can live. Alex Baker, whose parents were the first black family to move to Folcroft, Delaware County will be our guest speaker. Others directly connected or witness to events depicted in the exhibition may […]

FRIEDAcommunity Supper

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us May 14 for a delicious, and fun dinner among friends. Menu Food is meant to be shared, as customary at FRIEDA, this dinner is served family style. * * * Amuses Bouches Smoked salmon cream in puff pastry Mushroom spread, crudites and crackers * Appetizer Spring salad w/ olive oil and balsamic vinegar […]

The Second City: Comedian Rhapsody

Bristol Riverside Theatre 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, United States

Come see why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! Since 1975, they’ve been a direct pipeline for the cast of Saturday Night Live. From the place that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Carell, Tim Meadows, Amber Ruffin, and Chris Redd comes […]

Once on This Island

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In search of her place in the world with guidance from the island gods, Ti Moune, a fearless young woman of the French Antilles, risks it all on a remarkable journey to reunite with the one who has captured her heart. Exhilarating and irresistible, Once on This Island is a radiant musical reminding audiences that […]