The Black Historians' Department: The Past Belongs to You Exhibition Opening Wednesday, July 17 | 6:00 PM ET In-Person Event | Free Curated by Beyond Glass Cases Project Partner Tafari Robertson In The Black Historians’ Department: The Past Belongs to You, speculative historian Tafari Robertson has created a space dedicated to the Black historians who cultivate their […]

Get a closer look at Enrique Bostelmann: Apertures and Borderscapes with an intimate panel discussion on the artist’s life and work. Moderated by the exhibition curator, this event features family members, curators, and scholars who will share personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and an in-depth look at the artist’s practice. Gain a deeper understanding of the […]

We’re throwing the party of the summer to celebrate the new exhibition Enrique Bostelmann: Apertures and Borderscapes. Stop by the Berman Lawn between 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19 for dancing, good food, and art activities. Although the festivities will be held outside, the museum will be open throughout the event for you […]

SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, July 20th, COMMONWEAL is hosting an all-day Planter Pop-Up Sale as well as a Plant Swap from 12:00 - 14:00! After the Plant Swap we'll be heading to the PHS Beer Garden on South Street for a tour of their foliage with a PHS representative!

New York Circus Project presents HAMLET at FringeArts Theater Circus meets Shakespeare in cutting-edge production coming to Philadelphia The New York Circus Project brings HAMLET, an innovative, circus-infused retelling of the Shakespearean classic to FringeArts for its premier touring season. HAMLET upends what audiences expect of Shakespeare by blending theater with circus arts to arrive at a unique iteration […]

Learn the basics of Polaroid cameras and the fascinating process behind instant image development. Philadelphia-based photographer and educator Jaime Alvarez will guide you through the technical aspects while sharing insights into the artistic value of this unique medium. In addition to the workshop, participants will take in the stunning photography on display in Enrique Bostelmann: […]

Please join us at the Closing Reception from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 to celebrate member artists Youngmin Jahan and Joe Klaus’s shows.

BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 2024 BlackStar Film Festival will take place from August 1-4, 2024 on Broad Street in Philadelphia as well as […]