Visual Arts
Philadelphia Cultural Fund releases record-high arts and culture grants
The Cultural Fund is in the midst of a strategic planning process to find a more equitable funding model.
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Chinatown artist designs ‘Circle of Unity’ murals to celebrate World Cup and Philly
The mural series provides a scavenger hunt for soccer, geography and art fans alike.
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El muralista Christian Kanienberg afirma que le interesa “más crear obras de arte que, simplemente, resultan ser murales capaces de suscitar conversaciones”.
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Pennsylvania state budget increases arts funding for the first time since 2009
An unprecedented statewide effort by arts advocates pushed elected officials to give the sector a small bump.
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Listen 1:17Delaware earns national recognition for arts vibrancy, reflecting a decade of public investment
A national report highlights how sustained public investment and community support have strengthened Delaware's cultural landscape.
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Listen 1:17Art Cure: the healing power of the arts
Why going to a concert or museum, taking up painting or dancing, joining a book group, or going to the movies is a big boost to your health.
Air Date: July 10, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze may join Philly’s historic register
The “We the Youth” artwork revives a long-running debate among preservationists over whether murals should be protected as historic landmarks.
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Listen 0:54Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”
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Listen 2:11Brandywine Museum in Delco shows how Betsy Wyeth shaped her husband Andrew Wyeth’s artistry
“By Design” makes the case that Betsy Wyeth was central to Andrew’s artistic vision.
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Listen 1:21An empty storefront on Market East pops up with the story of Philly’s Centennial Expo
“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.
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Listen 1:15Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts introduces South Broad Street’s green future
A $150 million plan to beautify a mile of South Broad has begun with a “beta test.”
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Listen 1:16United We Heal celebrates Juneteenth with sold-out film festival amplifying Black and brown voices
The fifth annual festival showcased 11 films, including documentaries and a horror flick set in Philly’s Washington Square Park.
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‘A beacon of love and creativity’: Artist Danny Simmons has died
The artist, poet and community leader founded Def Poetry Jam before leaving NYC to launch Rush Arts Philly.
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‘ICE Out’ protest art in Philly ramps up amid World Cup spotlight
Anti-ICE protest art in the city embraces Philly’s long tradition of blending art, activism and community-building.
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Suburban Station’s new artistic third space makes graffiti and street art legal
“Platform X,” the latest Step Outside show, subverts America 250 expectations and invites its audience to paint on walls.
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