Curated by Marsha Moss, this public art project revitalizes city streets by transforming dark storefronts into illuminated art spaces. Artists: Margery Amdur, Suzanne Reese Horvitz, Virginia Maksymowicz, Meg Saligman and Heather Ujiie.

WayGay on Display: Staff Picks and New Acquisitions from the Permanent Art Collection In person: February 28-April 25, 2024 Included in this exhibition are works from our Permanent Art Collection selected by the staff at William Way as well as a handful of new acquisitions since 2020. Through those chosen by staff, we hope to […]

The last Wednesday of the month is FRIEDAcommunity Movie night! Join us February 28 for the screening of Pianoforte, celebrating Chopin’s birthday (March 1, 1810). Pianoforte Director: Jakub Piatek Language: English and others / English subtitles Pianoforte, a film by Jakub Piątek is about the International Chopin Piano Competition where the world’s most talented young […]

We Found A Well: Feather Chiaverini and Natasha Forston March 1 to April 28, 2024 Reception: Friday, March 1st, 6-9 PM Hours: Sat-Sun from 2-6 PM   Queerness’s time is a stepping out of the linearity of straight time. Straight time is a self-naturalizing temporality. –– José Esteban Muñoz in "Queerness as Horizon: Utopian Hermeneutics in the […]

ADSS (All Different Shapes + Sizes), a new local artist, will be curating their own exhibit at Crime and Punishment Brewing Co., all of March. ADSS mixes musical poetry, graphic design and fashion to create one-of-a-kind art. You don't want to miss out on this immersive experience.

This is a First Friday reception for two exhibitions currently on display at Gravers Lane Gallery, described below. There will be light fare, wine, and live music. Harry Anderson will be giving an artist talk at 6:30. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there! Gravers Lane Gallery, is pleased to debut two concurrent […]

FRIEDA and FRIEDAcommunity offer a welcoming space to people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds brought together around a curated program of activities and events focused on food, art and culture. Our large-scale participatory art projects are opportunities for everyone to collaborate on installations that bring joy and wow to community members and visitors […]

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present The Magic Number, a group exhibition curated by Ginger Rudolph of HAHA Magazine. The Magic Number is a showcase of young Black artists tapping into experimental concepts to inspire new ideas of art consumption through a variety of disciplines, including glasswork, textiles, oil painting, and graphic design. […]

Is there life after shadowban? In mcdazzler is dead Alicia McDaid and her social media persona @mcdazzler bring “two girls one cup terrorism aesthetic” realness to Practice Space Gallery with a live performance series and photo/ video installation featuring photos made in collaboration with digital artist Alicia Gordon. In an attempt to deconstruct a persona […]

A March Exhibition Workshop In conjunction with Kit Donnelly’s exhibition “Re-membering Ourselves”, featured artist Jordan Tierney will lead a workshop where participants will make ceremonial musical instruments from found plastic bottles and driftwood. We will have a street procession to open the exhibition!

In Conversation With... explores women's ability to exist in multiple spaces, the ways in which we communicate, and our adaptability. Featuring the work of over 15 artists, and representing 6 countries, we were given another opportunity to showcase female creators and artists during Women's History Month for the third year in a row. This exhibition […]

OPEN CALL FOR DYKE ARTISTS 40+: Dyke+ ArtHaus Visits The Bureau The Dyke+ ArtHaus is a community-driven space in Philly for Dyke artists of all persuasions, highlighting those 40 and over. D+AH has been invited to visit the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division in New York City for the summer. BGSQD is “an independent, all-volunteer […]

This Spring we celebrate local female artists at Pentimenti Gallery with a group exhibition titled Women in the City of Brotherly Love. This exhibition is included in (re)FOCUS 2024, a Philadelphia citywide program that celebrates women artists. The festival celebrates the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts/1974. Women in the City of […]

Pentimenti Gallery is delighted to present Jackie Milad's inaugural solo exhibition at the gallery, Undoing the Knotted Parts. This exhibition is included in (re)FOCUS 2024, a Philadelphia citywide program that celebrates women artists. The festival commemorates the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts/1974. The exhibition's title, Undoing the Knotted Parts, alludes to the […]

On Wednesday March 6th from 5:30-7:30 pm we will be hosting a special workshop on designing asphalt paintings and interactive installations for 4 locations along the Cobbs Creek path on 63rd street. Come and meet the team from Clean Air Council, Tiny WPA, and Amber Art and Design and share your ideas for four new […]

The River Revisited Featured Panelists Guthrie Ramsey, Angel Corella, Chaya Masazumi, and Antonio Douthit-Boyd, moderated by Sylvia Waters. Wine and Cheese reception featuring The Clef Club Jazz Ambassador's Youth Ensemble Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:00 PM–7:15 PM Join Philadelphia Ballet, the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Clef Club for a panel and performance […]

Panel Discussion and Exhibition Reception for (re)FOCUS at City Hall: Philadelphia has a long history of women artists who have successfully taken on the challenge of responding to the lack of professional opportunities available to them. This tradition continues to this day. Representatives from Women Holler, ARTsisters, The Colored Girls’ Museum and the Women's Caucus […]