Arts

'Steelroot, 2011' sculpture by Steve Tobin on display at Tyler Arboretum
50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by Steve Tobin are installed at Media’s Tyler Arboretum

“Steve Tobin: Into the Light” is the largest show the 82-year-old arboretum has ever attempted.

50 large-scale outdoor sculptures by Steve Tobin are installed at Media’s Tyler Arboretum

Trey Shields in front of a movie screen

Beyond the big screen: What it takes to run the Philadelphia Film Festival

From selecting films to coordinating screenings and hundreds of volunteers, the Philadelphia Film Society's staff works year-round to prepare for the 11-day festival.

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Tenzing

Tom Hiddleston & Genden Phuntsok talk about the mountaineer & the Sherpa who conquered Mt. Everest.

2026 Youth Media Awards

2026 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.

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 cast of Infinite Art Hunt in a room with lots of crafts hanging on the wall

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

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Nov 2

Bridging Blocks

When: November 2, 5, 12, 18, 19, 30

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
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