Art
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‘WE THE PEOPLE’ Exhibition At Fairmount Water Works Uses Art to Promote Clean Water Rights
Philadelphia’s relationship with clean water has always been about more than what comes out of the tap. That is the overarching message behind “WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right to Clean Water,” a new fine art exhibition at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center that connects the city’s environmental history with one of today’s most…
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Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts Is Now an Outdoor Gallery Featuring 42 Banners by 9 Local Artists
No ticket. No reservation. No velvet rope. Nine Philadelphia artists. Forty-two large-scale banners. South Broad Street transformed into an open-air gallery that belongs to everyone. Avenue of the Arts, Inc. unveiled its Outdoor Art Banner Gallery on May 5, and it’s one of the first things most people will see of the AveArts 2.0 project,…
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From Neshaminy High to the NHL: How a Langhorne Artist Became the Flyers’ Mask Maker
Every time goalie Dan Vladař stops a puck in the Flyers playoffs, he’s wearing a piece of art painted by a kid who grew up rooting for the Flyers in Langhorne, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That kid is Franny Drummond. He’s not on the roster or behind the bench. But his fingerprints…
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Believed to Be First Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, Rare Piece Heads to Auction
A bust of Benjamin Franklin, crafted by Flemish artist John Michael Rysbrack and believed to be the earliest sculpture of the Founding Father, is set for auction, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Created sometime between 1757 and 1762, the piece will go up for auction through Christie’s in February 2025 and was expected to fetch…
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A Canvas of Community at Chester County’s Art Galleries
Chester County is home to hundreds of artists whose passion for creativity has produced work across all mediums, from acrylic paint and watercolors to sculptures and furniture masterpieces. Despite all the talent, it can be hard to get recognition. Some creators have their own personal studios, but there are also numerous art galleries to submit…
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Rocky Statue Headlines Philadelphia Museum of Art’s New Monument Exhibition
The Rocky Statue has stood outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art for decades. However, now the iconic statue has taken residence inside the museum as part of its new exhibition, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. That is a major contrast from the relationship the museum and statue has had over the years.…
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Meet the Creative Duo Behind Some of Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Restaurant Signs
For decades, Gibbs Connors and Christian Cantiello have been hand-painting the iconic signs that define Philadelphia’s restaurant scene, from the Borromini sign to the La Colombe lettering and beyond, writes Adam Clair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After graduating from the Pratt Institute, Connors moved to Philadelphia in 1989 and quickly secured a steady job at…
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‘Freedom Dreams,’ New Barnes Foundation Exhibit Explores American History, Culture Through Lens of Black Artists
If you happen to go to the Barnes Foundation in the coming weeks and months, you might want to check out the new Freedom Dreams exhibition. The new exhibit, which officially opened to the public on April 12, explores American history and culture through the lens of five Black artists — Arthur Jafa, David Hartt,…
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Healing Verse Germantown, Creative Philadelphia Set to Unveil New Poetry-Inspired Public Art Exhibition
Healing Verse Germantown — a poetry and public art program launched in 2024 to provide healing for community members impacted by gun violence — is set to unveil a new public art exhibition. In collaboration with Creative Philadelphia, the project will see the poems and works of 19 Germantown community members transformed into temporary public…
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Philadelphia Launches City’s Largest Community Art Project
Philadelphia recently launched its largest community art project centered around printmaking and the Declaration of Independence, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. The project, called “Printmaking by the People,” is being led by Mural Arts Philadelphia. It’s two years in the making and is being unveiled just in time for America’s 250th birthday in…
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Philadelphia Again Named Best U.S. City for Street Art By USA Today
Street art means different things to different people in different cities, and Philadelphia has the best street art in the country, according to a panel and readers of USA Today. Philadelphia is home to more than 4,000 murals. Since being founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has strived to empower both professional and young, up-and-coming…
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Philadelphia and Philadelphia250 Unveil New ‘Bells Across PA’ Initiative, Highlighting City’s Many Neighborhoods
The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia250 have unveiled 22 new fiberglass replicas of the Liberty Bell, which will soon be installed on display throughout the city. The unveiling is part of the two entities’ statewide public art initiative, Bells Across PA, which aims to celebrate and commemorate America’s 250th birthday this year. Over the last…
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Meet the Philly Artist Responsible For Designing the ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Cover
This year’s “A Philly Special Christmas” album has been very popular due to the musical talents it showcases from some of the city’s favorite Philadelphia Eagles players. The album features songs from the likes of Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. However, another person who deserves just as much love and praise for her…
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Elkins Park Artist Depicts Entire Sixers Season Through Art
In Elkins Park, Lydia Hope Victor is blending Philly sports fandom with visual storytelling, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 22-year-old graphic designer and multimedia artist has built a devoted following for her bold, player-centered work, from illustrated banners to a standout Allen Iverson-inspired sweater vest that helped elevate her profile. Victor is…
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Philadelphia’s Traveling Museum Showcases Black Art Collectors
The Museum of African American Art Collections in Philadelphia is presenting its first exhibit at the Awbury Arboretum in East Germantown, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The exhibit showcases the collection of several Black art collectors, including William Skeet Jiggetts, Diana Tyson, and Stephanie A. Daniel, as well as gallerist couple Adrian Moody…
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Defying Dire Prognoses, Philadelphia Artist Credits Art and Nature for His Survival
Philadelphia artist Terrence Gore believes the healing powers of art and nature have kept him alive, defying a doctor’s prognosis from 20 years ago that gave him only a month to live, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Gore has cherished Bartram’s Garden, Southwest Philadelphia’s public garden, throughout his life. It is the place…
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Wayne Art Center Cultivates Community Joy Through Education
The Wayne Art Center is one of many local centers creating community connections through fine art, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. Art classes serve as a popular way for residents of all ages to meet new people and gain a new skill. For patrons of the Wayne Art Center, this means choosing from…
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Historic Old City Bank to Transform Into Immersive Arts Installation Venue in March 2026
Manufacturers National Bank, the historic Old City bank that is currently under construction, will be transformed into a six-story arts venue in March 2026, writes Rosa Cartagena in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new 8,500-square-foot venue will be called the Ministry of Awe. It will be an immersive installation that showcases dozens of performance artists, interactive…
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