July 24, 2012
In an effort to strengthen the relationship between local artists and their community, Mayor Nutter and the Knight Foundation recently announced two new grassroots Community Supported Art (CSA) initiatives. As a fun twist on the quickly expanding Community Supported Agriculture model, the Philadelphia CSA initiative is based on a successful model developed by Minnesota’s Springboard [...]
Read more»July 23, 2012
Stop by Rittenhouse Square next to Parc from July 25-28 for a Pop-Up Shop featuring more than 100 functional and decorative art pieces created by local artists. Philadelphia-based eco artist Jocelyn Keer will be selling her upcycled functional bottleware in a variety of fun colors, shapes and sizes, which make perfect gifts for beer and [...]
Read more»July 12, 2012
In celebration of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Craft Spoken Here exhibition, farm-to-table pioneer and owner of super popular and award-winning restaurants Talula’s Table and Talula’s Garden Aimee Olexy is collaborating with the museum to host “Hostess Crafting” at the Perelman Building on Saturday, July 14. Known for creating a light-hearted atmosphere of happiness and [...]
Read more»July 11, 2012
Get ready for an evening of tricked-out costume changes drag, and virtuosic prop construction, as the Philadelphia Museum of Art says “Vive la France” on July 13 in celebration of Bastille Day. The Bastille Day edition of “Art After 5″ will feature a cardboard tour of Paris with The Bearded Ladies, an experimental cabaret group [...]
Read more»July 10, 2012
Head out to Chadds Ford on Thursday, July 12 and enjoy free admission to the Brandywine River Museum in celebration of the life and legacy of Andrew Wyeth, one of the most significant American painters of the 20th century. While there, you’ll be able to view the exhibition A Painter’s View: The Andrew Wyeth Studio, [...]
Read more»July 9, 2012
Exciting news on the local art scene: the Philadelphia Museum of Art recently introduced new admission prices. General admission is now $20 and is offered as a two-day ticket, enabling visitors to return the next day of operation after purchase to take advantage of everything the museum has to offer. That means you don’t have [...]
Read more»July 9, 2012
Combining traditional Korean paper-making techniques and modern abstract painting, the Asian Arts Initiative’s latest exhibition, Paper Play, showcases vibrant two-and three-dimensional paper works that visually express a fusion of cultures and artistic technique. On view now through August 17, the exhibition is a tribute to the rich cultural identities of artists Jeonghan Yun and Choonhyang [...]
Read more»July 6, 2012
If art and craft cocktails are your thing, then you won’t want to miss the Philadelphia Art Alliance’s “Curated Cocktails” series on July 10 and 17, held in the brand-new Rittenhouse Tavern. The July 10 session will kick off with a cocktail hour from 5-6 p.m. in the bar at Rittenhouse Tavern. From 6-7 p.m., [...]
Read more»July 2, 2012
If you’re a fan of Bruce Nauman’s neon work on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, then you’ll love Neon Art: Folk, Found and Fine, on view now at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture (PCA). Organized by Philly’s own neon artist, Len Davidson, Neon Art features artwork created by local craftsmen and artisans using the fun and funky technology of neon lighting. The free exhibition includes [...]
Read more»June 25, 2012
Photographer and Philadelphia native Mary Ellen Mark goes to prom — and lets us relive some of our most treasured adolescent memories — at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, Prom: Photographs By Mary Ellen Kelly. Featuring 60 black and white photographs of teenagers in their festive dress at their most anticipated event of [...]
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