“Making paintings from the objects in my studio and the various lights that pervade it is an endless and enjoyable puzzle. My paintings are formalist constructions but the arrangements of objects I paint are often found, rather than arranged. My paintings are of old jars and archaic household objects. Dust often obscures these objects and […]

Practice Gallery is pleased to present revealing presence(s), an exhibition, by Mark Dilks with collaborator Jessi Ray Koch. The exhibition will open on Friday, October 6 with an opening reception for the artists from 6:00 to 9:00 as part of First Fridays.

FRIEDAcommunity is proud to announce Manuel Hernandez first solo show and first exhibition in Philadelphia. The artist was born in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, before migrating as a child to the USA. Hernandez paints large-scale works that integrate Aztec mythology, indigenous traditions, and symbolism, with contemporary life. The resulting paintings are shaped like hide paintings and […]

Art for the Cash Poor now Saturday, October 7, 2023 on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of North American Street‍ The 23rd annual installment of InLiquid’s Art for the Cash Poor is a Philly-centric affordable art fair – a free and public art sale directly benefiting local artists and craftspeople. All artwork is sold for […]

Fjord is pleased to announce the opening of Reciprocal Heart, an exhibition of works by Adam Lovitz, Mónica Palma, Maria Ah Hyun Stracke, and John Zane Zappas. Opening Reception October 7th, 6-9 On view: October 7-November 18

“Indigenous Peoples: Storytelling and Art in the uncovering and advancement of Truth and Justice.” FRIEDAcommunity is honored to host Mabel Negrete (CNS), co-Founder of IPD Philly and Eugene Black Crow Sr. to discuss the importance of Storytelling and Art in the uncovering and advancement of Truth and Justice. Eugene Black Crow Sr., is an Oglala […]

Gross McCleaf Gallery is thrilled to present three new captivating exhibitions for the fall season. From October 12 - November 11, see the richly detailed landscape paintings of Douglas Martenson, a selection of impactful still lifes from Frank Trefny, and the intricate and intimate fiber artworks of Emily Richardson. Opening Reception: Sat, Oct 14th, 1 […]

Margin|Margin, a multi-media exhibition by Heather Raquel Phillips at William Way LGBT Community Center will host an evening of conversation around representation in archives & the voices represented in the film, Margin|Margin.

Join the Print Center for an artist talk and conversation with Raque Ford, presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Raque Ford: Where do I start?", on view September 8 – November 12, 2023. Ford will be joined by guest curator Lauren Rosenblum and Justin Sanz, master printer, EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop. Register for Zoom: […]

Join us on October 12th, from 6-9 pm, for the 2nd Thursday reception of La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine, featuring the powerful photography of Dr. Aisha Mershani. Dr. Aisha Mershani’s work documents nearly 20 years of the Israeli Apartheid Wall, Israeli violence, and Palestinian resistance. This exhibit is […]

Celebrate 10 years of practice with Amber Art & Design at our opening event, "Common Space / Espacio Común" on October 12, 2023 Get Your Tickets Here Common Space / Espacio Común 10 years of practice with Amber Art & Design Join us as we celebrate a decade of creativity, collaboration, and community at Common […]

Philadelphia (September 12, 2023) - The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (“Cultural Alliance”) will expand its Annual Meeting format to become an Arts Party celebrating the robust arts and culture community that makes the Philadelphia region shine and thrive. The Annual Meeting & Arts Party 2023 will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023, at The Mann […]

Syluss Afano, leather craftsman and illustrator shares digital illustrations alongside, Frank New's curation of Queer male dolls. Curated by Heather Raquel Phillips

Philadelphia’s premier behind-the-scenes, creative spaces showcase, Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) is back in-person over two weekends, October 14/15, 21/22, 2023. Philadelphia Open Studio Tours is the largest behind-the-scenes art experience in the region, featuring over 200 artists and community spaces each year. A behind-the-scenes look into a day in the life of an artist, […]

Salon in the Parlor at the Dyke+ ArtHaus presents: DYKE+ ARTISTS SHARE Bring your works-in-progress for feedback, support, accountability, to build community, start a collaboration, or just meet other Dyke/Queer artists. Sunday, October 15, 5-7pm at 709 North 40th Street. Five steps up to the front door. MASKS REQUIRED to protect our community. No RSVP […]

32ND PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL October 19 – 29, 2023 Every October, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts the Philadelphia Film Festival which gathers more than 25,000 dedicated film lovers and scores of talented filmmakers for ten exceptional days of cinematic splendor. As a world-class film festival, PFF represents a major contribution to the cultural life of […]

Please join The Print Center in celebration of our newest publication, "The Print Center at 100 – Gabriel Martinez Bayside Revisited" and enjoy refreshments, music and a book signing with Martinez. The volume includes texts by John Caperton, The Print Center’s former Jensen Bryan Curator; Julia Dolan, The Minor White Senior Curator of Photography, Portland […]

We’re thrilled to announce Created, Together.: A National Assembly for Artists Working with Communities, developed by the Mural Arts Institute and generously funded by the Mellon Foundation. Created, Together. will connect artists and changemakers from across the country to join a collaborative experience in Philadelphia on Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21. Kelly Lee […]