
Visual Arts
Born of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barnes Foundation is now sharing its online education tech
The Visual Experience Platform is a unique way to teach object lessons. The Barnes is licensing it to other institutions.
4 days ago
Listen 1:17Bridging Blocks event sparks heated discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in art
Artists, playwrights, teachers and more gathered to ask “Can art save us?” and converse on the effect art has on everyday life.
2 weeks ago
Barnes on the Block brings art, culture and community to life on the Parkway
Hundreds gathered for the annual outdoor festival featuring local artists, live performances and hands-on workshops celebrating Philly’s creative spirit.
2 weeks ago
A massive digitization and artificial intelligence platform gives free access to multiple historic archives and thousands of documents.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:26A Delaware native turned to art during the early, difficult stages of motherhood. Her work is on view at Wilmington's Mezzanine Gallery.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:35Philly’s Painted Bride Art Center moves, again, as its leader steps down
Laurel Raczka, the longtime leader of the Painted Bride Art Center, is stepping down after 26 years with the arts organization.
1 month ago
Listen 1:23Check out photos from this weekend’s opening of Philly’s Chinese Lantern Festival
From a giant, glowing octopus to a colorful peacock with changing feathers, this year’s celebration features an all-new display of illuminated sculptures.
1 month ago
Bucks County artist creates collaborative, interactive Juneteenth flag
The artwork, composed of tiles painted by members of 16 different local organizations, will be on display at the Mercer Museum this Saturday.
1 month ago
Listen 1:09Portrait of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wins national award
The Portrait Society of America awarded the painting of Nutter first place in its 2025 international portrait competition.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02Students at Kuumba Academy use puppets to explore storytelling and self-expression in an effort to boost learning through arts integration.
2 months ago
Listen 5:42UArts memorial commemorates 1 year since school’s closure
Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed almost one year ago. Former students and faculty and local performers will commemorate the closure with events and performances.
2 months ago
William Penn School District could eliminate arts, athletics programs
The school district in Delaware County said it is in need of Pennsylvania cyber charter reform and additional adequacy funding to balance the budget.
2 months ago
Listen 0:56Seward Johnson established his atelier in 1974 to give artists greater involvement in the technical production of their work.
2 months ago
Listen 1:21Philadelphia sculptor casts a 10-foot Muhammad Ali on the 60th anniversary of his famous victory
Zenos Frudakis renders Muhammad Ali’s 1965 win over Sonny Liston for the town where it happened.
2 months ago
Listen 1:21If you could see what they see: Window views of Philly employees installed at City Hall
The photo exhibit aims to humanize public sector work, which is often seen as a faceless bureaucratic wall.
2 months ago
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