Visual Arts
Where can you enjoy film and movies in Philly?
With the indefinite closure of the Landmark’s Ritz Five theater and a failed IMAX theater deal at Riverview Plaza, what is the state of Philly’s movie scene?
2 days ago
The Rocky statue will be closed off this month, for its final switch out of the year
The sculpture of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic fictional boxer Rocky Balboa will be moved out from the top of the museum’s steps, to be replaced by the original version.
3 days ago
Eastern State Penitentiary’s first artist-in-residence offers ‘ReVision’ of life behind bars
Cody Stuhltrager embraced art while in prison. Now he hopes to share his experiences through a two-part exhibit this fall.
4 days ago
New leader of Philadelphia organization for arts in schools sees hope in collaboration
As Anjoli Santiago takes the helm of Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership, the state has changed its arts funding priorities.
1 week ago
Listen 1:14The oldest institution of natural history in America will close its museum at the end of this month. Here is how the community is reacting.
1 week ago
Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing
The Academy will continue scientific research and public education, but its museum will go the way of the dinosaur.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:00Philadelphia City Hall art gallery remembers a federal act that put artists to work in the 1970s
The federal CETA program employed tens of thousands of artists with a 1973 jobs-training law. Its impact has been largely overlooked.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:10The Ritz Five movie theater in Old City is closed indefinitely
The city says the theater has violated Philadelphia’s fire code and needs to make appropriate changes before it can reopen.
2 weeks ago
Can Philly Art Map replace Instagram for your latest local art news?
The new social media app shows you where to explore creative spaces around the city.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia’s Lily Yeh to receive international peace award
Yeh will be the first artist to receive the Tokyo-based Goi Peace Award for her international work in downtrodden communities.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Hundreds of artists submitted work for the juried exhibition, which runs through Sept. 20.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:58The first-ever ‘selfie’ happened right here in Philadelphia
Nearly 200 years ago, a Philadelphian turned the lens on himself. This Saturday, Franklin Square is celebrating with a selfie party.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia’s ‘portal’ is leaving City Hall, searching for a new home
Organizers are looking for a new Philly home for the livestream attraction.
1 month ago
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s new leader is Emily Mello, succeeding Jane Golden
Mello has been an arts education leader at several museums. This will be her first job in Philadelphia.
1 month ago
Listen 1:16Here’s how Philly street artists are embracing LeBron James
New murals, billboards and merchandise celebrating the NBA legend are already here.
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