EXHIBITION Transformations: American Photographs from the 1970s Through July 7 The 1970s witnessed an unprecedented explosion of interest and activity around photography, and was a hub for wildly varying conceptions of what photography could look like, how it could be used, and what it could stand for. On one hand, the 1970s were an apex […]
The Newly Renamed and Expanded Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival Returns May 26 to July 7 For its 2024 edition, PHLAFF is expanding—in scope and size—to celebrate Latine voices, storytelling, and culture over six weeks of programming, including live music, dance, theatre, poetry, spoken word, community, and more than 140 films. Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Latino Arts […]
Joseph Opshinsky’s cut paper collages utilize vibrant colors and patterns to depict the natural landscape of Pennsylvania. Sketches & watercolors done outdoors inform the compositions, and reflect the diverse scenery across different locations and seasons. Wissahickon Spring heralds the advent of verdant abundance in Philadelphia’s historic natural wonder, located in the heart of an urban […]
The Wharton Esherick Museum (WEM) is pleased to announce the opening of Rhythms: WEM’s 30th Annual Juried Woodworking Exhibition, on view beginning June 13, 2024. Rhythms is a virtual exhibition viewable at whartonesherickmuseum.org/programs beginning June 13, 2024. A selection of the artworks awarded First, Second, and Third place, and Honorable Mention will also be on display onsite in the WEM […]
Philadelphia, PA – April 23, 2024. Bridgette Mayer Gallery is proud to announce the return of its Benefit Exhibition this summer with Converge, on view from Tuesday, June 11 to Saturday, August 3 at Bridgette Mayer Gallery. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, June 13 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM. Gallery Owner Bridgette […]
JUNE 19 - JULY 20, 2024 Inside the Picnic Basket Works by: Steven Baris - Michelle Benoit - Edgar Diehl - Kevin Finklea - Kiki Gaffney - Judy Gelles - Mark Khaisman - Ted Larsen - Lauren Mabry - Donald Martiny - Jackie Milad - Raymond Saá - Erik Spehn - Derrick Velasquez - Jan […]
“Wives may be merry, and yet honest too.” By William Shakespeare Directed by Matt Pfeiffer June 26 to July 7 | Main Stage In this merry romp, the irrepressible rogue Sir John Falstaff hatches a harebrained scheme to woo two wealthy wives in hopes to secure their fortunes. Unbeknownst to him, these merry wives craft clever retaliations […]
“Lick My Wounds” is Boehmer’s first solo show at SATELLITE LES. The exhibition features recent works on canvas and an installation artwork that explore themes of anxiety, fantasy, and nostalgia. Brightly colored faux fur and yarn are sewn by hand together with taxidermy to depict gory imagery with art historical references. The soft sculptures have […]
SOUND TYPE Seminar: GENG PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA & John Morrison Tuesday, July 2, 4:00–5:30PM Join us in this third SOUND TYPE Seminar, which brings into conversation experimental hip hop artist GENG PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA and writer and DJ John Morrison. Geng and Morrison will be talking about cultural history, musical identity […]
Asian Arts Initiative SOUND TYPE Concert: KING VISION ULTRA Tuesday, July 2, 8PM KING VISION ULTRA will perform live at Asian Arts Initiative on July 2 at 8pm in the third exposition of the SOUND TYPE FESTIVAL. KING VISION ULTRA is a project by Manhattan-born and Queens-based DJ, producer, and artist GENG PTP. KING VISION […]
Humans are complex creatures and metabolize experiences in different ways. Artist Agnes Varda summed it up beautifully when she wrote, “If we opened people up, we’d find landscapes.” Multidisciplinary artist Julie Woodard processes life through songwriting, time in nature, and the creation of textile terrains. Her work explores themes of loss, the search for hope, […]
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: Our dependence on carbon-based energy has given the Earth a fever. Our relationship with the natural world is out of whack. By using nature as something to dominate and exploit, we have despoiled the Earth for our short term needs. The Earth has responded to this exploitation with a devastating cycle of […]
Member shows at 3rd Street Gallery. Joe Klaus’s "Without you on my mind" and Youngmin Jahan’s "Recent Works" opens on Friday, July 5, and will run through Sunday, July 28. Opening Reception, Sunday July 7, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 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., […]
Fuller Rosen Gallery is excited to announce the opening of Entre Dos Palmas, an exhibition of new and recent work by Angélica Maria Millán Lozano + Laura Camila Medina. In Entre Dos Palmas, Millán Lozano and Medina deconstruct the hybridized culturescapes of Colombian-Floridian culture; where Disney exists in your backyard and mementos of home are […]
Phantastic Phibers creates an atmosphere of industrial, fiber optic, hyperbolic, puppetry, soft sculpture, no waste weaving, and non traditional textiles. The exhibition transports the pier into a nautilus full of suspended materials including recycled electronics and bicycle parts, a nine foot tunnel, a series of birds, a cursed sweater, enormous weavings, a tower of electrical […]
Pathways features a selection of Philadelphia’s cherished educators, art workers, and artists: Morgan Hobbs, Kate McCammon, Kate Moran, Eileen Neff, and Kaitlin Pomerantz. Guest curated by Melanie Delach, coordinated by Addison Namnoum. How do we become who we need to be? And how do we find our way into our work? Although the act of […]
Celebrate the opening of "Embodied Sound" + "The Earth Has A Fever” at Da Vinci Art Alliance! In her upcoming exhibition at Da Vinci Art Alliance, “Embodied Sound,” artist Julie Woodard uses her long-standing textile art practice to explore these questions. Beginning with her own original music as source material, Woodard transforms the sonic into […]
Juried abstract art exhibit at The Philadelphia Sketch Club. Opening reception is Sunday, 7/14 from 1-3 pm
For the July 2024 show, artists are invited to share landscapes - exploring the fields, forests, seas, cites and towns of travels and imaginations. All are welcome to the opening reception on Sunday, July 7, from 2-5 PM. Exhibit runs through Thursday, July 25.
Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present All Parts, a solo exhibition featuring the work of public and gallery artist NDA. All Parts showcases NDA’s appreciation of abstract patterns and compositions in space across a variety of mediums: woodworking, painted canvas, collage, and sculpture. As if pulled from an alternate reality, NDA’s work is […]
It’s that time of year again! Barnes on the Block presented by PNC Arts Alive, and in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, returns for another round of outdoor fun for the entire family. This year we’re offering a fresh perspective on two important modern painters with our newest exhibition, Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes, on […]
Bring your party hats and come up the hill to join us in celebrating Wharton Esherick’s 137th birthday on July 13, 2024, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. Festivities include artist demonstrations, a pop-up exhibition of tools from the 1956 Workshop, timed walkthroughs of the Studio, and live music. We’ll be celebrating alongside our friends from […]
Joined by musical friends Nate Gonzalez and Wendy Gaynor, Julie Woodard will perform the original songs that are paired with works throughout exhibition! The live music will be interwoven with personal narratives that are represented both visually and sonically through Embodied Sound. Just as the exhibition is a conversation between artistic practices, this informal event […]
Join us for an evening of creativity and connection at Chimaera Gallery! RSVP today and seize this opportunity to network and collaborate ahead of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours. A special thanks to our friends at Chimaera Gallery for hosting.
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 […]
