Art
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Philadelphia Artist Spreads Love and Affection in New Series Showcasing Unique Side of the City
Philadelphia artist Nina Hurwitz has been painting for over 12 years now and people have been a big inspiration behind her work, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Doing work inside Braid Mill Studio in Germantown is when she is her happiest. The heart symbol is one that you will often find in many…
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People’s Budget Office Launches at LOVE Park to Bring City Budgeting into Public View
A bold civic initiative is taking root in the heart of Center City. From April 18 through June 12, the People’s Budget Office at LOVE Park will transform a retrofitted shipping container into a dynamic, interactive public art installation that brings the City of Philadelphia’s budgeting process into full view. Founded in 2021, the People’s Budget Office is a project…
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A Second Chance on Every Wall: How One Man’s Journey Through Pain Led to a Life Transformed by Art
On any given day, you might spot Kyle Henry walking the streets of Philadelphia, head held high, paint on his clothes and hands, purpose in his stride. But if you had met him just a few years ago, you may not have recognized him—at least not as the man he is today. Henry, born in…
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Vast Collection Prominently Featuring Reading Terminal Market Finds Permanent Home at Penn Libraries
A one-of-a-kind collection — notable for its size, scope, and prominent focus on Philadelphia’s historic Reading Terminal Market — has found its new permanent home at the Penn Libraries, writes Louisa Shepard for Penn Today. Acquired by David K. O’Neil, a Penn alum who managed operations at Reading Terminal Market for a decade, the collection…
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TILT’s Philly Photo Day Gives Philadelphians Opportunity to Show Off Their Photography Chops
The Philly Photo Day exhibition by TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image gives every Philadelphian an opportunity to show off their photography chops, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. TILT promotes all levels of photography through its classes, exhibitions, free programs, artist residencies, and much more. The first Philly Photo Day exhibition was…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Announces Wall Ball 2025: Restoring Hope: Where Art and Justice Meet
Mural Arts Philadelphia is proud to announce that its signature fundraising event, Wall Ball 2025, will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia. Located at 1009 Canal St, this vibrant space will provide the perfect backdrop for an evening celebrating Mural Arts’ Restorative Justice program and its mission to create…
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Try Out a New Hobby at This Clay Studio in Kennett Square
Are you looking to explore a new activity or hobby? Do you want to build upon skills you may already have? Learn how to make your own pottery at Centered Clay Studio in Kennett Square, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Centered Clay Studio brings guests a bright and calm space to fully immerse themselves…
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A Bold Move to Preserve Philadelphia’s Public Art for Generations
In a city adorned with murals that tell the stories of resilience, cultural heritage, and artistic excellence, public art has long been a defining feature of Philadelphia’s landscape. However, for as much as these vibrant works are celebrated, their permanence has never been guaranteed. But just as art has the power to transform communities, so…
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Artist Cecily Brown’s New Exhibition at Barnes Foundation Offers Profound Exploration of Her Career
The new exhibition at the Barnes Foundation, Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations, offers a profound exploration of the painter’s career, writes Robert Sullivan for Vogue. A few days before her exhibit, Brown reminisced about her own gallery visits, filled with a sense of wonder. “It’s this absolutely extraordinary experience, where you’ve just got all these…
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Mural Arts, Local Real Estate Developer Reach Public Art Preservation Agreement to Save City’s Art
Mural Arts Philadelphia and a local real estate developer recently entered a public art preservation agreement that will save several city murals for decades, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Both sides hope the groundbreaking agreement will become a standard for other communities to protect both their artistic and their cultural legacies. Philadelphia is home…
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Philadelphia Artist Discovers Unique Way to Display and Distribute Her Artistic Creativity
Philadelphia artist Fabiola Lara has a creative mind in more ways to one as she has a unique way of placing her art on display, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. She uses a vending machine! A Chilean-American artist with more than a decade of experience, her idea to display her art through…
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A Mural of a 76ers Legend Helped Lay Groundwork for Philadelphia’s ‘Mural Capital of the World’ Status
While many art enthusiasts locally and nationwide are familiar with Mural Arts Philadelphia, not too many are privy to how a portrait of a Philadelphia 76ers legend helped launch it, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the spring of 1989, Mural Arts founder and executive director Jane Golden, alongside her team, wanted to…
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Lewis Tanner Moore’s Collection of Black Art on View at Michener Art Museum in Doylestown
The latest exhibition at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown showcases Lewis Tanner Moore’s extensive collection of Black art, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY. Yesterday’s Dreams Are Real: Collecting Black Art and the Legacy of Lewis Tanner Moore will be on view through July 27. Moore, who died last year aged 70, was a…
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Philadelphia Wins Title of ‘Best City for Street Art’ By USA Today
USA Today recently released its list of 10 best cities for street art, and Philadelphia has found its rightful place at the top, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL 17. The city is home to over 4,000 murals. Mural Arts Philadelphia, which started as an anti-graffiti program in 1984, is the main catalyst for these murals.…
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Local Artist Creates New Painting That Shows the True Spirit of Philadelphia
Philadelphia artist Justin Wadlington’s newest masterpiece, called “Philly Green,” is a true representation of what Philadelphia is all about, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. The new work of art depicts three faceless bodies of Philadelphia Eagles players, all embracing one another. The faceless component of the players has meaning behind it. “I didn’t…
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Philadelphia Competes for Best City for Street Art in USA Today’s 10Best Awards
Philadelphia, renowned as the “Mural Capital of the World,” has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best City for Street Art in 2025. This nomination is a testament to Philadelphia’s thriving public art scene, largely driven by Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public art program. With more than 4,000 murals transforming neighborhoods and telling powerful stories, Philadelphia’s…
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Local Artist Jordan Spector Draws Inspiration from the Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Spector, a Philadelphia-based artist and big Eagles fan, credits his hometown football team for helping inspire his masterpieces, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Despite being an artist nearly his whole life, he never thought of it as a potential career. He calls that reality as more of a accident. “I also played football, so…
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Calder Gardens Starts Year with Bang, Announces September Opening and New Leader
Calder Gardens is ringing in the year with two major announcements: a mid-September grand opening and the hiring of a new senior director of programs, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Juana Berrio officially begins her new position at the long-awaited showcase for one of Philadelphia’s most famous artists on January 21. Berrio, who…
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