Visual Arts
An 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.
1 month ago
‘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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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.
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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 months 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.
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Listen 1:12Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations
Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.
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Listen 1:41The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.
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The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.
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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.
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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.”
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Listen 2:05Gretjen Clausing, founder of PhillyCAM, has died
Clausing founded PhillyCAM in 2009 to put media production into the hands of all Philadelphians.
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