
Visual Arts
PAFA to look after life’s work of late sculptor
The estate of John Rhoden, an important but little-known African-American modernist, delivered 278 sculptures to PAFA for a major retrospective.
7 years ago
Mural symbolizes new start, new life for former Kensington heroin camp
City Hall and neighbors hope the new mural on B Street Bridge will spur pride and revitalization in one of Philadelphia's most troubled places.
7 years ago
Listen 2:14Pa. Convention Center art collection far from conventional
Seven years after completion, the Pennsylvania Convention Center expansion has installed a worthy art collection.
7 years ago
Delaware students, teachers, share art with kids in need
The Wilmington art community came together Wednesday in an effort to share the healing power of art with children in need. Student ...
7 years ago
A comedic take on Shakespeare’s complete works at Delaware Theatre Company
Need to brush up your Shakespeare?
7 years ago
Delaware Art Museum goes deep into archives for first major John Sloan exhibit since the 80s
The Delaware Art Museum houses the largest collection of John Sloan’s work and materials and more than 100 works make up the first retrospective of his career since the 1980s.
7 years ago
‘Winter Fountains’ celebrates a Ben Franklin discovery through art
A new art installation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway aims to get travelers and visitors to reflect on one of Franklin's important discoveries.
7 years ago
Barnes Foundation hosts reboot of August Rodin
Painter Anselm Keifer has made a series of works in response to his kindred spirit, Auguste Rodin. They're on display at the Barnes, the only U.S. venue for the exhibition.
7 years ago
Newly discovered painting shows Washington’s wartime tent
Philip Mead was online looking for possible artifacts from the American Revolution when a painting up for auction caught his eye and got his heart racing.
7 years ago
A time to mourn, a time to sell: Freeman’s offers vast collection of mourning art
Freeman’s auction house in Philadelphia now has on display what might be the largest collection of jewelry designed for grieving the dead.
7 years ago
Listen 2:20Going to the cleaners, Delaware Art Museum’s new exhibit gets some TLC
The Delaware Art Museum is hosting the first major retrospective of John Sloan’s work, but before these paintings went on display, they needed a little cleaning.
7 years ago
Church in Chestnut Hill debuts art and music about gun violence
A weekend arts festival at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill will feature choral music, a new play reading, and painted portraits of shooting victims.
7 years ago
Listen 2:15Amy Ragsdale: Inspired by the Elkins Estate Producer: Karen Smyles Amy Ragsdale is a jewelry designer who l ...
Air Date: November 3, 2017
We called for your jack-o’-lanterns — and you delivered!
From a contemplative cat face to Shiva to a fanged freak, these creative pumpkin transformations have gone every “witch” way.
8 years ago
Day of the Dead festival to honor victims of natural disasters
Penn Museum hosts Dia de los Muertos celebration with traditional music, food, and painted skeletons while remembering those lost to recent earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires.
8 years ago