Art
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Joel Embiid Mural Unveiled at Alan Horwitz ‘Sixth Man’ Center in Nicetown
A new Joel Embiid mural was recently unveiled at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center in Nicetown, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The venue, which opened earlier this year, also features a court named in memory of Embiid’s late younger brother, Arthur, who was killed in a car accident in Cameroon in 2014. The…
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New Public Art Project That Uses Poetry to Combat Gun Violence Launches in Germantown
Healing Verse Germantown, a new poetry and public art project was recently launched in Germantown with the goal of curbing gun violence, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The project is the brainchild of two former Philadelphia poets laureate, Yolanda Wisher and Trapeta Mayson, artists and co-curators, along with public art coordinator Rob Blackson. As part…
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New Phillies Mural Pops Up in Fishtown Ahead of Red October
Just days before the Philadelphia Phillies begin their 2024 playoff run, a new Phillies-inspired mural has been unveiled in Fishtown, writes FOX 29 staff. The mural can be seen on the side of Garage Bar, at the intersection of Frankford and East Girard avenues. It features Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, and Alec Bohm. The trio…
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Graffiti Pier Owner Conrail Says Property Will Be Sold By End of Year
Graffiti Pier owner Conrail announced it has plans to sell the property and the six acres surrounding it to prospective buyer, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, before the end of 2024, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes less than two months after a portion of the abandoned pier in Port Richmond fell…
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Philadelphia Street Artist is Behind Counterfeit Ad for Kamala Harris as Eagles’ Official Candidate
Counterfeit advertisements for Vice President Kamala Harris as “the official candidate of the Philadelphia Eagles” that popped up around Philadelphia earlier this month are the work of local street artist Winston Tseng, writes Conor Smith for The Daily Pennsylvanian. While the bogus ads contained the official web address of the team’s voting outreach program, the…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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Master Stained Glass Artist Behind Restoration of Mother Bethel AME Church’s Windows Has Unique Approach to Work
Thanks to Owusu Ansah, one of Philadelphia’s few master stained glass artists, the windows at the city’s historic Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church have been restored to their original glory, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Ghana native and Germantown resident was invited by Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler to repair the damage…
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Meet the Kensington Activist Who Found Creative Ways to Repurpose Guns, Get Them Off the Streets
Tennessee native Shane Claiborne grew up around guns, and upon moving to Kensington in Philadelphia, he saw too many lives being lost due to the gun violence. So, he felt he needed to do something about it, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2022, Claiborne opened RAWtools Philadelphia, a workshop that takes guns…
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DelVal-Connected Artist’s Mosaic on Display at National Constitution Center During First Presidential Debate
A mosaic celebrating the signing of our Constitution, “We the People,” will be on display when the first presidential debate of 2024 takes place tonight at the National Constitution Center in Center City. The artist, Jonathan Mandell, enjoys a rich history with Delaware Valley University that spans generations. The Samuel P. Mandell Science Building was…
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Coatesville Mosaic Artist Finds Peace in Her Artwork Amid Health Challenges
Ivy Egger, Coatesville mosaic artist and owner of Vine Designs, has found solace in her artwork, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. Almost all of her work is nature-inspired, with summer being her favorite season to pull inspiration from. Egger works primarily with mixed-media mosaic. “Art serves as an inspiration. As far as my illness, definitely.”…
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Retired Philadelphia Editorial Cartoonist Has Works Featured in the Historical Society of PA
Signe Wilkinson, a retired Philadelphia editorial cartoonist has spent decades drawing images that reflect contemporary American life, and her work has been featured in the latest exhibit at Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Her cartoons appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News for 35 years. Her cartoon themes range from…
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Willow Grove Artist Brings Philly Sports Legends to Life
Willow Grove native Jordan Spector is living the dream as a full-time sports artist, collaborating with top athletes like Brandon Graham, Devonta Smith, and Bryce Harper, writes Santiago Oritz for Billy Penn. Passionate about both art and sports, Spector’s journey began at Temple University, where an injury redirected his focus from football to art. …
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Despite Push to Make It a Public Park, Owner Conrail Considering ‘All Viable Options’ for Philly’s Graffiti Pier
Philadelphia’s Graffiti Pier became a gathering place for renegade artists, musicians, and dancers three decades ago, after no longer being used to export coal, write Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza and Jacob Brown for WHYY. Everybody defied no-trespassing signs and congregated behind locked gates to party, make art, or fish. Today, Graffiti Pier even has its social media…
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This Weekend’s Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show to Benefit Historic Trappe
Celebrate the enduring spirit of American craftsmanship at the Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show, which brings together more than 40 of the country’s finest artisans working in traditional Americana and folk art. Meet the artisans and shop for handcrafted treasures, including fraktur, furniture, paintings, quilts, hooked rugs, pottery, baskets, woodcarvings, and more. With everything from fine…
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Exhibition of Frank Stewart’s Photographs at Brandywine Museum of Art Centers Jazz Music, Black Life in America
An exhibition of Frank Stewart’s photographs at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford centers on jazz music and Black life in America, writes Randall Chase for ABC News. Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present is a career retrospective of Stewart’s decades of documenting Black life in America and…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Unveils New Youth Anti-Violence Mural Project in Fitler Square
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six youth anti-violence mural projects in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. This first mural was unveiled at the Markward Recreation Center in Fitler Square. It was designed by a group of 5 to 12-year-old children in an after school program under…
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Renowned Sculptor George Anthonisen and his Wife and Manager Ellen Are Art Legacies
Solebury couple George and Ellen Anthonisen have built a formidable legacy in the art world writes Tamala Edwards for 6 ABC Philadelphia. George’s early sculptures, often depicting his family, highlight his exceptional visual memory. George, a sculptor, attended the University of Vermont, followed by rigorous training at the National Academy of Design and the…
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Chew Playground Unveils New Mural Honoring Late Point Breeze Native, Former NBA Player Rasual Butler
The late Rasual Butler, South Philadelphia native and former NBA player, has been honored with a new mural at Chew Playground, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News Philadelphia. The new mural is the result of a partnership between City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Mural Arts Philadelphia, along with designers Ivben Taqiy, Calo Rosa, and…
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