Adrian Hatfield makes work addressing his anxiety about our current environmental crisis, balanced by hope that humanity can rise to meet the challenge. The paintings convey those experiences in tension: dread, splendor, joy, terror, wonder and the absurdity of human inaction. Their iconography samples and recombines elements from art history, scientific illustration, pop culture and […]

When it comes to social justice, teaching can inspire tremendous change. But when the subject being taught is printmaking, in what ways does the practice also inform the printmaker? In their exhibition “Pressing Change,” printmakers and educators Felisa Adderley, Joy Lai and Sofie Rose Seymour pull from their experience in both worlds to examine the […]

This September, millions of people around the world will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by gathering with family, eating sweet treats such as moon cakes, and remembering loved ones. 'Moon Gazing: A Call to Ancestors,' is a group exhibition designed to bring ancestral heritage into conversation with the present. Inspired by the work of the late […]

This September marks the 250th anniversary of prayer in Congress. What role should faith play in American democracy today? Nine faith leaders from Philadelphia's most historic Christian, Jewish, and Muslim congregations will discuss and debate prayer and religion in American government and civic culture in a one-night-only event in Philadelphia’s historic district. Organized by Carpenters' […]

Judith Schermer’s “Medley” and Eli Smith’s “Delta” opens at 3rd Street Gallery on Friday, September 6, and runs through Sunday September 29. 3rd Street Gallery is located at 610 S 3rd Street. Gallery hours: Fridays, 4:00—7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 1:00—5:00 p.m., and Sundays, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Please join us for the opening reception of “WE ARE ALL DOING TIME”. This extraordinary art exhibition explores the creative visions & inner lives of 5 local artists impacted by America’s crisis of mass incarceration. Featuring artwork by Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Suave Gonzalez who served 31 years; Artist Eddie Ramirez wrongfully incarcerated for 27 years; […]

Join the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation at Parkway Central Library for a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing, as told by authors and cast-members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The event begins at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 11th, and is a ‘Pay What You Wish’ event. With compelling […]