Visual Arts
‘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.
5 days ago
‘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.
6 days ago
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.
2 weeks ago
El museo de Delaware combina obras de cinco artistas de la región con su colección histórica para explorar la raza, la identidad y quiénes están incluidos.
2 weeks ago
The top movies to see this summer and where to catch them in Philadelphia
Moviegoers have a lot to look forward to this summer, from Christopher Nolan’s epic version of “The Odyssey” to a live action “Moana.”
2 weeks ago
Artist Roberto Lugo debuts new America 250 ceramic at Michener Art Museum
“Permanence: We Were Here” is a four-foot-tall ceramic vessel that explores the Pennsylvania museum’s history as the former site of the Bucks County Jail.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations
Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:41The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.
2 weeks ago
The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.
3 weeks ago
A Philadelphia arts festival asks: ‘What Now’? as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday
“What Now: 2026” features 34 original premieres in visual and performing arts to “interrogate” America ahead of its semiquincentennial.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:50Historic Delaware museum marks America’s 250th with contemporary art that challenges America’s past
The Rockwood Museum pairs works by five regional artists with its historic collection to explore race, identity and who is included in “We the People.”
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:05Gretjen Clausing, founder of PhillyCAM, has died
Clausing founded PhillyCAM in 2009 to put media production into the hands of all Philadelphians.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Nilé Livingston’s mural design was first seen in digital form when Philly was vying to be a host city. Now it’s becoming a true Philly mural.
1 month ago
Philly asked, and you decided: Here’s the quote that will be on the Harriet Tubman statue
The civil rights icon will be featured on a statue at City Hall later this year – and one Philly artist’s quote will be inscribed on its base.
1 month ago
The exhibit features multimedia installations created by 10 local artists that bring to life the once-obscure underground corridors of the water system.
1 month ago
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