The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art and Times of David Hammons

URBN Annex 3401 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Westphal College will be doing Philadelphia's premier public screening of the film “The Melt Goes on Forever” about the amazing and elusive artist David Hammons. The co-producers of the film, Judd Tully and Harold Crooks,  will be here for the event. It will be on Wednesdady, December 6th (see below for details) with a reception […]

REMIX

Wanderlife Gallery 2231 S 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

There are many ways to define “mixed media” and this visual art exhibition gives a nod to the audio. Compact Disc jewel cases are reconsidered as canvases or containers for creations! REMIX will be on view from December 8, 2023 to January 13, 2024 at Wanderlife Gallery, 2231 S 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Open […]

Fiber Craft Holiday Market

Bok Building 1901 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Saturday, December 9th, 2023 10am - 6pm Bok Building Gym & Auditorium — 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 You're invited to the first ever Fiber Craft Holiday Market in Philadelphia. This market boasts all things fiber craft: yarn shops, craft supplies & kits, indie dyers & spinners (yarn and fiber), handmade items, fiber art, […]

Holiday Cheer Event at James Oliver Gallery

James Oliver Gallery 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Guests will be able to shop the Exhibition, Cool Under Pressure, featuring unique artworks from Don Bell and John Y. Wind. Bell will be offering special, limited print selections in addition to a one-day 25% off deal on his exhibiting photographs. Sculptures from Wind’s new Monuments to Everyone series will be available during the event […]

Philly Student Art Winter Sale – Dec 9

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

This is the inaugural Philly Student Art Winter Sale at Moore College of Art. The sale features are created exclusively by high school students in Philadelphia. There will be more than 30 participating high school student artists from schools across the city who will be selling many different types of art. Students will receive all […]

Anti-Capitalist Gift-Making at the Dyke+ ArtHaus

Dyke+ ArtHaus 709 North 40th Street, Philadlephia, PA, United States

Nothing says ‘consumerism’ like the winter holidays. Using only materials on hand, your own or those at the D+AH, make gifts from the heart and build queer community while doing it. FREE. In person or virtually. Attend one day or both, for some or all of the time. Email dykearthaus@gmail.com to sign up.

FRIEDAcommunity Spoken Word December

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FRIEDA began to present spoken word events six years ago. We had the space, a microphone, and a vital supportive community…all of which we offered to writers. Carrying on an ancient tradition of oral poetry reading, spoken word combines performance, word play, and inflection. The interaction between artist and audience is an important part of […]

Present Tension, AUTOMAT Collective’s Annual Open Call Exhibition

Crane Arts LLC 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Present Tension brings together the work of Amira Pualwan, Emily Stroud, Isa Dray, Kayla Cantu, Morgan Thomas Shankweiler, Olivia Fredricks, Paige Morris, and Rebecca Ledbetter, curated through AUTOMAT Collective’s Annual Open Call. Their work reflects on the fragility and complexity of our times, and the quest for presence in the face of discomfort. December 14, […]

Punk Rock Flea 3 Days!

23rd Street Armory 22 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hi Everyone, Punk Rock Flea Market is back for 3 days at the 23rd St Armory in Philadelphia! (22 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103) Dec 15, 16, and 17! Shop Punk Rock for with records, clothing, art, jewelry, crafts, and most of all old punk junk - INDOORS! Dec 15 is a night market, […]

The Strides Collectives’ 2nd Annual Emerging Playwrights Program Reading Night

The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake 302 S Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Co-Facilitated by Chaz T. Martin & Gauri Mangala 7:30pm: Doors open 8:00pm: Readings begin Reservations are free but seats are limited! Reserve your spot at https://www.stridescollective.com/tickets. Please consider donating at checkout to support the development and future of queer theatre in Philadelphia! Questions? Email BoxOffice@StridesCollective.com The Emerging Playwrights Program (EPP) is a playwright development program. […]

“Lone Splendor” Group Exhibition

Paradigm Arts Building 12 N 3RD ST, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Lone Splendor, a group exhibition curated by Colossal founder, Christopher Jobson, marking his fourth guest-curated exhibition with the gallery with his largest artist selection to date. Lone Splendor will be on view on the 1st floor of the Paradigm Arts Building (12 N. 3rd Street) from December […]

Mural Arts Philadelphia Holiday Party

Tis the season for some fun before we close out the year! Mural Arts wants to wish you all the best before we close out 2023 at Thirsty Dice located at 1642 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Join us for Food, Drinks and FUN

Paint Your Own Pottery workshop

Hawthorne Cultural Center 1200 Carpenter St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hawthorne Cultural Center is hosting a FREE  Paint Your Own Pottery workshop every THIRD WEDNESDAY from 4-7pm. Choose from a culturally diverse selection of ceramic figurines. This series is organized by EBIAH Pottery, a Black woman-owned ceramics company.  Wednesday, 9/20 from 4-7pm (last call at 6pm) Hawthorne Cultural Center 1200 Carpenter St Call 215.685.1848 to RSVP  Co-sponsored by: EBIAH […]

Mythical Creatures: China and the World

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

December 21, 2023–June 1, 2025 This exhibition will explore the theme of diversity by comparing mythical creatures from different cultures. While these fantastical animals may look different, they serve a similar purpose – to help humans make sense of the world. On view in Gallery 339 will be classic Chinese legendary mythical creatures—the dragon, phoenix […]

Through the Mind’s Eye: Closing Reception

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Discover the intersection of art, science, and the human psyche at Chimaera’s latest exhibition “Through the Mind’s Eye”, featuring the works of seven artists working in various mediums to explore the realm of psychedelics and their emerging role in promoting mental health and wellness. As society delves deeper into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, "Through […]

Philadelphia Black History: The People’s Stories DEADLINE January 3, 2024

Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy City Hall, Room 116, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Deadline: January 3, 2024 Artist Honorarium: $100 The Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy’s Art in City Hall program issues a call for local artists for a Black History Month exhibition entitled: Philadelphia Black History: The People’s Stories. The exhibit will be presented as an installation of artworks printed on 24” x 24” vinyl […]

Black History Month Showcase

Hyatt Centric 1620 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, the upscale lifestyle hotel nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, is celebrating Black History Month by showcasing a mix of artwork by local Black artists at its first ever Black History Month Showcase, launching with a Meet the Makers opening reception on Thursday, January 4 from 6 pm to 8 pm and running through the end of February, with a Hear the Makers discussion […]

A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter

With humor, empathy, and wrenching honesty this play unfolds in an office cubicle where two people unexpectedly choose to bring one another into their fragile worlds. Keith and Ryan, discuss the chokehold of financial insecurity and bond over the precariousness of fatherhood. This “must-see heartbreaker of a play” (New York Times) offers a bird’s eye […]