October 15, 2012
Co-presented by Art in City Hall and the office of Councilwoman María-Quiñonez-Sánchez, the 2012 edition of Diálogo 365 opens its doors to Carpe Diem, an exhibition showcasing the work of the region’s emerging and establishedLatino, Latin American and Caribbean artists this Thursday, October 18. Carpe Diem is the fourth installment of Casa de Venezuela’s annual art exhibition dedicated to promoting the [...]
Read more»October 2, 2012
Local artists, poets and writers take on the subject of exploring our city’s hidden and forgotten gems in Forgotten Philadelphia, on view now through November 9 at Love Park’s Welcome Center. The exhibit combines art inspired by 15 specific heritage sites with poems and short fiction that speculate on the stories behind these hidden treasures. Featured sites include the Divine [...]
Read more»September 28, 2012
[With so much happening in Philadelphia’s arts and culture scene, we want to make Uwishunu, in conjunction with sister site With Art Philadelphia, your one-stop-shop for all that’s happening with local art. Every month, we’ll gather our top art picks, featuring exhibits and events at both smaller, alternative galleries and art spaces, as well as [...]
Read more»September 26, 2012
To kick off the fall season, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) presents an exhibition of a series of jewel-like watercolors by renowned American landscape and marine painter William Trost Richards. A Mine of Beauty celebrates a recent gift of 110 Richards watercolors to PAFA’s collection, which will be shown in conjunction with [...]
Read more»September 24, 2012
The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) and the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) recently announced a new cross-cultural promotion, offering visitors a chance to visit both museums at a discounted rate. Visitors to either AAMP or NMAJH who choose to visit the other museum on the same day receive $2 off admission [...]
Read more»September 21, 2012
The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s latest exhibition is centered around the making and meaning of Winslow Homer’s masterpiece The Life Line, created in 1884. The painting is celebrated as one of the artist’s critical successes, as it engages age-old themes of peril at sea and the power of nature, while also celebrating heroism. On view [...]
Read more»September 20, 2012
Shakespeare meets the Barnes in this four-month lecture and performance series kicking off Friday, September 21. In partnership with the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, a new series called Shakespeare in the World will take place every third Friday at the Barnes Foundation and invites critical discussion around Shakespeare with guest speakers, live performances and plenty of audience participation. The collaboration between the two [...]
Read more»September 20, 2012
Head over to Rittenhouse Square’s brand new textiles and design shop, Stadler-Kahn, to check out local sculptor and artist Heidi Bleacher’s beautiful work. On view September 20 through October 24, the exhibit will showcase Bleacher’s miniature topiary, river rocks, donuts and other amusements formed in solid needle-felted wool. An opening reception will be held September [...]
Read more»September 19, 2012
The Independence Seaport Museum’s latest exhibit invites guests to explore the archaeological discoveries of Philadelphia’s waterfront. On view September 21 through February 2013 in the museum’s second floor Community Gallery, Digging the City will bring to life the experiences of our waterfront’s historic inhabitants by presenting a collection of objects uncovered during the construction of [...]
Read more»September 17, 2012
Stop by the Market & Shops at the Comcast Center on Saturday, September 22 from noon-4 p.m. to check out local art and sip on complimentary wine and beer. Featured galleries will include Works on Paper and Carol Schwartz Gallery, plus works by artists Jeff Schaller, Joanne DeMartino, David Oleski and Robert Stark. The complimentary [...]
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