Visual Arts

On the eve of Philly Fringe Fest, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance surveys the behaviors of theatergoers.

Golden will stay on through 2026 to see 15 major projects to completion in time for the nation’s semiquincentennial.

The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.

UArts’ Anderson Hall has been sold to become a mixed-use development. Thunderbird Salvage is trying to rescue everything left behind.

The Visual Experience Platform is a unique way to teach object lessons. The Barnes is licensing it to other institutions.

Artists, playwrights, teachers and more gathered to ask “Can art save us?” and converse on the effect art has on everyday life.

Hundreds gathered for the annual outdoor festival featuring local artists, live performances and hands-on workshops celebrating Philly’s creative spirit.

A massive digitization and artificial intelligence platform gives free access to multiple historic archives and thousands of documents.

A Delaware native turned to art during the early, difficult stages of motherhood. Her work is on view at Wilmington's Mezzanine Gallery.

Laurel Raczka, the longtime leader of the Painted Bride Art Center, is stepping down after 26 years with the arts organization.

From a giant, glowing octopus to a colorful peacock with changing feathers, this year’s celebration features an all-new display of illuminated sculptures.

The artwork, composed of tiles painted by members of 16 different local organizations, will be on display at the Mercer Museum this Saturday.

The Portrait Society of America awarded the painting of Nutter first place in its 2025 international portrait competition.

Students at Kuumba Academy use puppets to explore storytelling and self-expression in an effort to boost learning through arts integration.

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.