Arts

Stephen Tetkowski, a senior ballet student at the Arts Academy of Benjamin Rush, is also a kicker for the George Washington High School football team. He says his dance training has prepared him well for sports. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philly high school football player is an all-star on the field and in the dance studio

Stephen Tetkowski could not decide between dance and football. So he does both.

Philly high school football player is an all-star on the field and in the dance studio

2024 Youth Media Awards

2024 Youth Media Awards Winners

WHYY wants to celebrate the best youth filmmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with two great opportunities: Young Creators Studio, a TV show featuring the works of young producers, and the WHYY Youth Media Awards, a film festival and awards show.

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Musicopia gets transformative gift to keep music education alive in Philly schools

Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.

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Heard on WHYY-FM

Survey of Philly artists shows worry over finding work, space and money

The survey by Councilmember Rue Landau was launched in the wake of the closing of the University of the Arts.

Arts Programs

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Flicks

A program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.

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On Stage at Curtis

Experience the most amazing student recitals and interviews by today’s finest young classical musicians on the stage of Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music.

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You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.

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The Infinite Art Hunt

Twelve-year-old Freddie is on a mission: to see as many AMAZING art spaces and meet as many AMAZING artists as possible.

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Movers & Makers

Movers & Makers introduces you to fascinating people and interesting places in the greater Philadelphia region.

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The Statue

In a moment of reckoning and reimagining for monuments, why do millions of people each year from around the world visit Philly’s Rocky Statue?

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WHYY Events

Feb 18

Gentrification

When: February 18, 2025 4:30 pm

Philadelphia has seen a sharp increase in new housing units in the city but, affordability is a huge issue plaguing residents.
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