250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Although that affirmation has not been enforced with equal measure, Philadelphians have fought to create a City of Brotherly Love. The city's collective beauty is apparent in its parks and public art, while infrastructure such as telephone lines and […]
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future. Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion, and to display […]
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm annual Fall Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 12 featuring an America at 250-themed, 5-acre corn maze. Visitors to fall fest can also take a 15-minute, narrated wagon ride, and enjoy all-day access to the Adventure Farm with more than 50 family-friendly activities; kids under 36” are free, as is parking.
Before movements had hashtags, before conversations moved online, women gathered in living rooms, community centers, and rec halls to tell the truth about their lives. Set in a small-town Ohio […]
Award-winning magician, Robert Malissa, presents: A Case for Magic, for lovers of magic and their ambivalent friends. The show is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
A week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8.
Celebrate the opening of A Nation of Artists at PAFA, marking the reoping of the Historic Landmark Building. This landmark exhibition reimagines the story of American art, featuring iconic paintings, decorative arts, and contemporary works from the 18th century to today. Through five themes — including Prosperity and Inequity, Internationalism, Western Expansion, Landscapes and Horizons, […]
May 1st – June 30th Artist reception- May 22nd 6-9pm Black Moth Gallery presents a group exhibition exploring form as subject by contemporary artists. The collection of artworks addresses issues of self-identity, body type acceptance, intimacy and aging. Working in various mediums from timeless practices to exploring new materials and techniques, artists demonstrate their appreciation […]
We’re gonna be golden! Experience the Oscar award-winning phenomenon, K-POP DEMON HUNTERS, at the TUDUM Theater in Netflix House Philadelphia! Through April 5, the whole family is invited to join this DAILY 11 AM sing-along event celebrating its wins for Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature. It’s the perfect daytime outing for families and […]
Journey Arts’ beloved Table Sessions returns in April, curated by award-winning filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor. Prime yourself for an ebullient evening with the boisterous sounds of the kumbia-klezmer-punk collective Mariposas Galácticas, whose music is inspired by their Ancestor’s shared roots in “radical joy.” Then sit forward for a screening of Kristal’s short film Expanding Sanctuary — […]
“Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to […]
Discover the work in New Now IX, the ninth installment of InLiquid’s new member showcase. Featuring 42 artists with diverse mediums, inspirations, and histories, the exhibition brings together distinct creative perspectives connected by the local community and a shared interest in the human experience. Visitors are invited to explore a wide range of contemporary artwork […]
