YOU ARE HERE at Box Spring Gallery not only invites the viewer to join artist Michael S. Heitler on city tours and site-seeing, but demonstrates ourselves as a visual culture, where signs, directions and advertising dominate. The exhibition runs from July 11 to August 31, 2024.
July 12 - August 25, 2024 First Friday Opening Reception, Friday, July 12, 6-9 pm Joseph Kattou makes Vejigantes, a type of traditional Puerto Rican mask typically made from the outer husks of coconuts. Their devilish visages, horrific amalgams of horns and fangs covered in colors and patterns, were meant by colonists and religious fanatics […]
Bring your party hats and come up the hill to join us in celebrating Wharton Esherick’s 137th birthday on July 13, 2024, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. Festivities include artist demonstrations, a pop-up exhibition of tools from the 1956 Workshop, timed walkthroughs of the Studio, and live music. We’ll be celebrating alongside our friends from […]
Joined by musical friends Nate Gonzalez and Wendy Gaynor, Julie Woodard will perform the original songs that are paired with works throughout exhibition! The live music will be interwoven with personal narratives that are represented both visually and sonically through Embodied Sound. Just as the exhibition is a conversation between artistic practices, this informal event […]
It’s that time of year again! Barnes on the Block presented by PNC Arts Alive, and in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, returns for another round of outdoor fun for the entire family. This year we’re offering a fresh perspective on two important modern painters with our newest exhibition, Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes, on […]
Join us for an evening of creativity and connection at Chimaera Gallery! RSVP today and seize this opportunity to network and collaborate ahead of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours. A special thanks to our friends at Chimaera Gallery for hosting.
The Black Historians' Department: The Past Belongs to You Exhibition Opening Wednesday, July 17 | 6:00 PM ET In-Person Event | Free Curated by Beyond Glass Cases Project Partner Tafari Robertson In The Black Historians’ Department: The Past Belongs to You, speculative historian Tafari Robertson has created a space dedicated to the Black historians who cultivate their […]
Get a closer look at Enrique Bostelmann: Apertures and Borderscapes with an intimate panel discussion on the artist’s life and work. Moderated by the exhibition curator, this event features family members, curators, and scholars who will share personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and an in-depth look at the artist’s practice. Gain a deeper understanding of the […]
THE LADY HOOFERS TAP ENSEMBLE Welcomes New Artistic Director Tamera Dallam Philadelphia, PA: The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based ensemble that centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach, launches their 14th season under the leadership of a new Artistic Director: Tamera Dallam. A longtime dancer with the ensemble, […]
We’re throwing the party of the summer to celebrate the new exhibition Enrique Bostelmann: Apertures and Borderscapes. Stop by the Berman Lawn between 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19 for dancing, good food, and art activities. Although the festivities will be held outside, the museum will be open throughout the event for you […]
Artists Katie Kaplan and Alexis Nutini will discuss their works in the exhibition, "Park Water", currently on view at James Oliver Gallery. The Event will take place on Friday, 7/19 from 6-9pm, with the Talk beginning at 7pm.
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, July 20th, COMMONWEAL is hosting an all-day Planter Pop-Up Sale as well as a Plant Swap from 12:00 - 14:00! After the Plant Swap we'll be heading to the PHS Beer Garden on South Street for a tour of their foliage with a PHS representative!
Information is proud to present Too Early To Look Back, a group exhibition exploring the tension between nostalgia and the impulse to preserve memory. Featuring artists Elissa Defranceschi, Basak Kilicbeyli, Margaux McAllister, and Emily Rothstein Join us for the opening reception on Saturday July 20th, 5-8pm!
As part of the "Conjuring Joy at the Bride" art residency, four Philly artists-in-residence will host FREE public art workshops, shows, and more at the Painted Bride – from embodying political rage to playground games to queer film screenings to tender text message art, this is a series you won’t want to miss! Space is […]
New York Circus Project presents HAMLET at FringeArts Theater Circus meets Shakespeare in cutting-edge production coming to Philadelphia The New York Circus Project brings HAMLET, an innovative, circus-infused retelling of the Shakespearean classic to FringeArts for its premier touring season. HAMLET upends what audiences expect of Shakespeare by blending theater with circus arts to arrive at a unique iteration […]
Come to a one night and one day only event, featuring performance video and sculpture by Dave Hannon and Darren Woodland Jr.
Learn the basics of Polaroid cameras and the fascinating process behind instant image development. Philadelphia-based photographer and educator Jaime Alvarez will guide you through the technical aspects while sharing insights into the artistic value of this unique medium. In addition to the workshop, participants will take in the stunning photography on display in Enrique Bostelmann: […]
One day. One city. Tons of free dance workshops. Philadelphia Dance Day is BACK! This amazing nonprofit community event has brought hundreds of people out to dance in past years, and we’re so pumped for this year’s celebration! After a day filled with free dance workshops, the festival culminates with an evening showcase featuring routines […]
