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 […]

Beyond the Page: Lyrics & Line Breaks

H&H Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In this panel, Our Beyond the Page series will get into the venn diagram that is actually a circle between poetry and music. Some insights into craft and writing process, as well as some readings and performances! Featuring Anni Liu, Jimin Seo, and Sadie Dupuis!

The Voice of The People – Reception

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American Street, Studio #314, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the Reception for 'The Voice of The People' at InLiquid Gallery in conjunction with the Crane Arts Building's 2nd Thursday! The Voice of the People is a juried open-call exhibition featuring 12 InLiquid Member Artists. This exhibition invited current InLiquid artist members to submit works that explore American Politics. Each artist brings […]

MARK MY WORDS

Box Spring Gallery 1400 N. American St, #100C, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Making a statement in visual form has permanence and marked emphasis, where the phrase “mark my words” is “set in stone” in contemporary fashion. The two artists exhibiting in Mark My Words, E. Sherman Hayman and Dolores Poacelli, are compelled to have their voices heard (and seen) in provocative statements on social issues and current […]

Opening reception & book launch – Queen Nancy Bell: Fingertips of Jesus and Feathertips of Jehova

Tiger Strikes Asteroid 1400 N American Street Suite #107, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Queen Nancy Bell: Fingertips of Jesus and Feathertips of Jehovah a solo exhibition of paintings on view at Tiger Strikes Asteroid Philadelphia 1400 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 on view from November 9th through December 21st Opening reception & book launch Thursday, November 14th from 6 - 9pm closing reception & book signing Saturday, […]