Moore College of Art & Design Senior Show

Moore College of Art and Design 1916 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Thursday, April 25, Moore College of Art & Design will open its annual Senior Show, where graduating student artists will present their senior theses to employers and friends of the creative community. Moore will kick off the exhibition with a preview and VIP reception. The Senior Show will feature a variety of creations from […]

Ruth Naomi Floyd – “Are we yet somehow alive?”

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

Philadelphia sacred jazz vocalist/composer and photographer Ruth Naomi Floyd, makes her Penn Live Arts debut in Are We Yet Somehow Alive?, a moving world premiere that pairs jazz, blues and gospel with fine art projections to share compelling first-person accounts from enslaved Africans in America. At the intersection of despair, endurance and resistance, these narratives […]

Chloe Luisa Piñero: The Only Way Out is Through

Hyacinth Gallery 179 Canal #4B, New York, NY, United States

Chloe Luisa Piñero is an interdisciplinary artist and educator from Philadelphia, PA, who works in mixed media painting, collage, and sculpture. Reflecting on personal experiences and familial histories from both her native home of Philadelphia, and her ancestral home of Puerto Rico, Piñero aims to preserve stories and memories tied to place and material, while […]

Lovers | Pentimenti Gallery

Pentimenti 145 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Lovers JACOB FEIGE DIALOGUE & RECEPTION | Saturday, April 27 Reception | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Dialogue | discussion from 5 - 5:30 PM Pentimenti Gallery would like to announce our new solo exhibition Lovers by Jacob Feige. Drawing inspiration from Byzantine icons and Modernist figurative painting, Jacob Feige embarks on a thought-provoking exploration of […]

Even so, there was a terror in the air | Pentimenti Gallery

Pentimenti 145 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Even so, there is a terror in the air LA VAUGHN BELLE DIALOGUE & RECEPTION | Saturday, April 27 Reception | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Dialogue | discussion from 5 - 5:30 PM Even so, there is a terror in the air marks the first solo exhibition of La Vaughn Belle at Pentimenti Gallery. La […]

Open Studios at the Mill

The Mill Studios 123 & 128 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

One of the city's largest artist buildings is opening its doors to the public for its annual Open Artists' Studios event on Sunday, April 28th. The Mill Studios in Manayunk will feature over 30 artists working in mediums such as painting, photography, textiles, jewelry, and stained glass. The event is free and open to the […]

Building a Mummer Suit with Golden Sunrise N.Y.A.

Attendees will join experienced mummer suit fabricators from Golden Sunrise N.Y.A., in the Fancy Division of the Mummers Parade, to build a Fancy-style parade suit over the course of an afternoon workshop, dressing a steel frame armature in cardboard, satin, features, mirrors and other decorative materials. Attendees will learn from example suits produced by Golden […]

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JOHN SEVCIK

Fleischer Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrating the life of John Sevcik It is with deep sadness that we share news of the recent passing of John Sevcik, a longtime and influential member of Fleisher’s faculty. John passed away on March 1, 2024 after a battle with metastatic lung cancer. John brought a wide range of teaching experience to Fleisher’s studios, […]

Droids and Sabers: a Star Wars Art Show

Black Moth Tattoo Parlor & Art Gallery 18 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE, Ardmore, PA, United States

Droids and Sabers: a Star Wars Art Show May 1st- June 30th Black Moth Gallery 18 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 Step into the Star Wars art universe and experience the force at our 1st ever Star Wars Art Show! For generations George Lucas’ paragon has captivated a multitude of fans, while creatives have […]

People’s Light presents Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan Meet Diane: a charming butch permaculture gardener with a mission. Secretly Dionysus— the god of wine, revelry, and vegetation—Diane returns to Earth to rally followers for an environmental revolution. Four mortal women are in dire need of a bacchanalian catharsis, and this clique of New Jersey housewives won’t know what […]

Conversation with Stephanie Santana

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

Join The Print Center for a Conversation with Stephanie Santana. We will learn about her artistic career and the inspirations for her work. This program is presented both in-person and on Zoom, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Stephanie Santana: Ways of Knowing," on view through July 20, 2024. Free and open to the public. […]

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 […]

After Boucher – Molly Jae Vaughan

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

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 breathes new life into the opulent world of the Rococo era while asserting a bold, […]

New Shows at 3rd Street Gallery

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

New shows at 3rd Street Gallery. Patricia A.L. Ehrensal “In the Abstract” and Alexander Sarka “Untitled Works” opens on Friday, May 3, and will run through Sunday, June 2.

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 […]