CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JOHN SEVCIK

Fleischer Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrating the life of John Sevcik It is with deep sadness that we share news of the recent passing of John Sevcik, a longtime and influential member of Fleisher’s faculty. John passed away on March 1, 2024 after a battle with metastatic lung cancer. John brought a wide range of teaching experience to Fleisher’s studios, […]

People’s Light presents Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan Meet Diane: a charming butch permaculture gardener with a mission. Secretly Dionysus— the god of wine, revelry, and vegetation—Diane returns to Earth to rally followers for an environmental revolution. Four mortal women are in dire need of a bacchanalian catharsis, and this clique of New Jersey housewives won’t know what […]

Conversation with Stephanie Santana

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join The Print Center for a Conversation with Stephanie Santana. We will learn about her artistic career and the inspirations for her work. This program is presented both in-person and on Zoom, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Stephanie Santana: Ways of Knowing," on view through July 20, 2024. Free and open to the public. […]

WHYY hosts its first civic news conference May 3-4

WHYY 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The free event will be run by WHYY News and Bridging Blocks, a partnership between WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia that aims to bring diverse households together to discuss relevant issues. Bridging Blocks is made possible thanks to the generous support from Fred and Barbara Sutherland. Registration is required to attend the Friday, May […]

After Boucher – Molly Jae Vaughan

Fuller Rosen Gallery 319A N 11th St. Unit 3-I, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Fuller Rosen Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of After Boucher, a solo exhibition showcasing the dynamic and visionary works of Molly Jae Vaughan. Inspired by the artistry of 18th century French painter, draftsman and printmaker François Boucher, Vaughan's collection breathes new life into the opulent world of the Rococo era while asserting a bold, […]

New Shows at 3rd Street Gallery

3rd Street Gallery 610 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

New shows at 3rd Street Gallery. Patricia A.L. Ehrensal “In the Abstract” and Alexander Sarka “Untitled Works” opens on Friday, May 3, and will run through Sunday, June 2.

Continuum: Arts & Eats First Friday Opening Reception & Pamela E. Becker Artist Talk

Gravers Lane Gallery 8405 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Continuum highlights the work of two Philadelphia area female artists, painter Jan Morgen and fiber artist Pamela E. Becker. GLG brings them into dialogue about the dedication they apply to their artistic practices, spanning decades. Both artists explore materials with a keen awareness of detail; one layering pigment with mark making and the other coiling […]

First Friday May @ Arch Enemy Arts

Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Arch Enemy Arts invites you to join us in celebrating the release of three new exhibitions: GREEN STATIC by Michael Koehler, a solo exhibition of fifteen new paintings; HOLD SACRED PART II: LAMENT + BLOOM by Darla Jackson and Paul Romano, a collaborative installation; and our annual BRINGS MAY FLOWERS group exhibition featuring new works […]

Opening Reception for “Mother Artist” group exhibition

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

Paradigm Gallery + Studio presents The Mother Artist, a group exhibition featuring contemporary artists that are shaping the culture of the future. Creative ambition and motherhood are the threads that tie these artists to historic powerhouses like Ruth Asawa, Elizabeth Catlett, and Alice Neel. The collective artistic practice is strengthened by the lessons learned during […]

Opening Reception for Deep Breath: Linnéa Andersson, Carla Weeks, Roche Cruchon, and Sophie Roach

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

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Deep Breath, a group exhibition of artwork inspiring meditative moments and embracing the changes of the seasons. The work of Linnéa Andersson, Carla Weeks, Roche Cruchon, and Sophie Roach displays a variety of visual language that champions bright colors and expressive forms. Inspiring joy and rebirth, each […]

Heat Transfer by Peter Cage (aka Peter Clough)

Practice Gallery 319 N. 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For their new project Heat Transfer, Peter Cage (aka Peter Clough) deploys thermal cameras at FAUCET, a queer sex party focusing on piss play, capturing heat rather than light to document a space where traditional photography would be impossible. The resulting images, capturing the real and unrehearsed encounters between bodies in video and still photographs, […]

Paul Rickert Exclusive Estate Art Exhibition

Borrelli's Chestnut Hill Gallery One East Gravers Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us May 3rd (First Friday Preview) 6 - 9 pm and Saturday, May 4th 6 - 9 PM to celebrate the life and work of New Hope and Chestnut Hill's own renowned artist, Paul Rickert. The exhibition will feature pieces from his deep catalog of oil and watercolor paintings of scenic Chestnut Hill, Bucks […]