| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Frankford Avenue First FridayPresented by New Kensington Community Development Corporation at Various Locations May 1, 2009 - Ongoing Everyone is invited to join Fishtown and Kensington for a night of art and culture. Gritty neighborhoods with a unique artistic culture open themselves up, with galleries, bars and restaurants open late. Check out the official website for individual gallery listings the week before First Friday. | New Kensington Community Development Corporation | 05/01/09-
Ongoing | |
Love Letter Mural ToursPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Love Park March 20, 2010 - Ongoing A collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen Powers, Love Letter is a series of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs in and around the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, spanning from 46th Street through 63rd Street created during the summer of 2009. On this weekly tour, take a ride on the El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the renowned Love Letter project and other murals along the way. Tour... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 03/20/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Museum Without Walls: AudioPresented by Fairmount Park Art Association at Various Locations June 10, 2010 - Ongoing Museum Without Walls™: Audio is a new kind of interpretive program for Philadelphia’s public art. Each audio program is told by a variety of people from all walks of life who are connected to the sculpture by knowledge, experience or affiliation. Nearly 100 “voices” at 35 stops explore 51 sculptures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive. Just use your cell phone to dial 215-399-9000 and the stop number located on the sign in front of the... | Fairmount Park Art Association | 06/10/10-
Ongoing | |
Media 2nd Saturday Arts StrollPresented by Media Arts Council and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union at Media Borough August 14, 2010 - Ongoing Join the Media Arts Council (M.A.C.) at the monthly 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll in downtown Media, PA.
This family-friendly event feature activities and events designed specifically to engage and excite artists from ages 2 to 200! Enjoy live music, take in visiting artist exhibitions peppered throughout Media's many quaint shops, get inspired with seasonal projects and check out the monthly "special arts event" hosted by MAC. (You never know what they have planned... could be... | Media Arts Council | 08/14/10-
Ongoing | Media |
Awfully Nice Tours Private Driving ToursPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at Various Locations March 11, 2011-March 31, 2015 Looking for Philadelphia tours? For your guided tours of Philadelphia and the best way to see Philadelphia attractions and the best of Philadelphia sightseeing. Awfully Nice Tours provides the only personal driving tour service in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Think of Awfully Nice Tours as your hassle-free, educational, relaxed and fun way to see the sights, learn the history and experience the culture of the area. Whether you are a couple, a small family group, a few... | Awfully Nice Tours | 03/11/11-
03/31/15 | |
Mural Mile Walking TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 30, 2012 Walk Center City Philadelphia’s Mural Mile with an expert guide to get an introduction to the Mural Arts Program’s renowned projects and see the City through the lens of its stunning public art. Learn about historic landmarks, rights movements, great places to shop and eat, and the City’s rich arts community. | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/01/12-
11/30/12 | Philadelphia |
City of Murals Trolley TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 25, 2012 Tour one of five distinct neighborhoods with an experienced guide to see the rich culture and history come to life through the lens of Philadelphia's renowned murals. From landmark murals in Center City to off-the-beaten-path West Philadelphia, the murals show the heart and soul of its residents. A mural tour is a can’t-miss uniquely Philadelphia experience. | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/01/12-
11/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Sculptures and Murals (SAM) TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Sister Cities Park May 12-November 24, 2012 Presented by the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.
Philadelphia is recognized internationally as the World’s Largest Outdoor Art Gallery due to its vast collection of outdoor sculptures and murals. The Sculptures and Murals Tour takes guests for a walk around the Avenue of the Arts, City Hall, through Love Park, and along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to view artistic treasures such as Robert... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 05/12/12-
11/24/12 | Philadelphia |
African American Images Trolley TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia April 28-November 24, 2012 The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures W.E.B. DuBois, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Dr. J., Malcolm X, and many more.
In addition to the 2-hour guided mural tour, admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia is included (up to a $37 dollar value)! The mural tour includes audio narration by ?uestlove of the Grammy® Award-winning band The Roots,... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/28/12-
11/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Bill Viola: Ocean Without a ShorePresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) November 19, 2011-November 19, 2012 Bill Viola is recognized internationally as one of the most important American artists working today. A pioneer of video and installation art, he is an artist whose subject matter is the profound question of our being and one that considers human life and its relation to the universe, to the soul and human spirit, and to nature and death. Ocean Without a Shore, a recent PAFA acquisition, is a major video installation and a profound experiential work which combines a reverence for the... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 11/19/11-
11/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Nomadic Artists Art Exhibit & SalePresented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center September 9-October 26, 2012 All are invited to view a variety of art work in different mediums including paintings, collages, quilts, jewelry and more. The show will include items suitable for all pocketbooks and provide an opportunity for anyone seeing a treasure for their friends or themselves to find one. The Nomadic Artists of the Villas of Five Ponds was founded in 2005 by Rosemary Koziak, artist and retired art instructor. The group meets weekly at our clubhouse for painting, instruction, critiques and fun. All... | Visit Bucks County | 09/09/12-
10/26/12 | Bensalem |
Skippack First Fridays 2012 at Green Wolf's Village Barn ShoppesPresented by Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes May 4-October 5, 2012 Join Skippack on the First Friday of every month as they premiere monthly art exhibitions, as well as the latest works of art by resident artist, Andrea O'Driscoll, owner of Art by Heart Studio and Gallery.
May though November, stroll the village of Skippack and experience the diversity of fine art and live music on various porches, patios and lawns at this upscale event.
For additional information, email or call Craig Wolf at 610-584-6396. | Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes | 05/04/12-
10/05/12 | Skippack |
Exhibition - 2012 Ed Bacon Student Design CompetitionPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture August 1-September 21, 2012 How could Philadelphia's connection to the Delaware river be improved while still allowing for the volume of traffic which travels along Interstate 95, which currently cuts off Philadelphia from it's main waterfront? View the winning entries from the 2012 Ed Bacon Student Design Competition to see some creative, ambitious, and practical solutions.
When transportation corridors such as highways and rail lines meet dense urban areas, choices must be made about how to balance the... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 08/01/12-
09/21/12 | Philadelphia |
8th September Rittenhouse Square Fine Art ShowPresented by Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association at Rittenhouse Square September 14-September 16, 2012 Outdoor art show featuring the original artwork of over 140 regional and nationally recognized professional artists and over 20 emerging student artists from local schools. There are no reproductions or functional art exhibited or sold at this event. Held in beautiful and historic Rittenhouse Square, this is one art event you won't want to miss. | Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association | 09/14/12-
09/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Dublin Borough's 100th Anniversary CelebrationPresented by Dublin Borough, Bucks County September 7-September 9, 2012 Dublin Borough is turning 100 in September 2012! Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us!! Friday, Sept 8 – concert featuring “The Philly Funk Authority” at the Dublin Firehouse. Saturday, Sept 9 – 5k Run, Parade down Main Street, Antique Car Show, Festival with kids activities, music, food, vendors, artisans and much more! The end of the night will feature a Fireworks Display! Sunday, Sept 10 – Arts Fest with kids rides, food and the Muscular... | Dublin Borough, Bucks County | 09/07/12-
09/09/12 | Dublin |
Loretta Luglio Solo Art ExhibitPresented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center July 29-August 31, 2012 All are invited to view the art work of Loretta Luglio, a full time representational artist, executing most of her work primarily in but not limited to oil. She occasionally works in pastel and watercolors. After many years working in commercial art, making a living as a graphic artist, Loretta opened her own art studio to the dedication of purely traditional art. For more information on Loretta Luglio visit her website | Visit Bucks County | 07/29/12-
08/31/12 | Bensalem |
Shiny Monsters: An Installation by Adam WallacavagePresented by Philadelphia Art Alliance at Philadelphia Art Alliance May 17-August 19, 2012 Inspired by the Gothic interiors of now-closed Catholic churches he visited throughout Philadelphia, Adam Wallacavage channeled his fascination with chandeliers by creating Jules Verne-inspired lighting for the dining room in his Victorian brownstone. To construct these octopus sculptures, Wallacavage taught himself the traditional techniques of ornamental plastering, which includes large-cast plaster work and hand-sculpted pieces from epoxy-clay. Those initial sculptures inspired... | Philadelphia Art Alliance | 05/17/12-
08/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Important Visitors and Fine Dining Fairmount Park Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art August 19, 2012 Imagine dinner with statesman John Adams and others as they were entertained at Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Laurel Hill (1767), and Lemon Hill (1800). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, this tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories from the sites. Tour concludes with light refreshments. Includes admission to all three sites. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 08/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Kate Stewart & Ward Davenny: Civil DuskPresented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design May 18-August 18, 2012 Civil Dusk, a new, large-scale, collaborative “smoke drawing” by artists Kate Stewart and Ward Davenny, conflates the physical and performative aspects of drawing with the uncanny beauty of the apocalyptic sublime. | Moore College of Art & Design | 05/18/12-
08/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Fashion Design 3 Ages 12-17Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown August 6-August 10, 2012 Students will create original works of costume art and develop an understanding of fashion marketing and retail sales. This class builds on skills developed in Fashion 2 last summer, although Fashion 2 is not a prerequisite for this class. Students who wish to further develop their creative skills in fashion design, and create more complex fashion projects may repeat fashion 3. Students need to provide at least three yards of fabric and matching thread for their completed fashion projects,... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Doylestown |
All Together NowPresented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design May 18-July 28, 2012 Coinciding with the opening of the Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this exhibition reinterprets Albert Barnes’s distinctive “wall ensembles” through the work of fifteen Philadelphia-based artists. Featured artists include: Gabriel Boyce & Preston Link, Sarah Burgess, Kara Crombie, Steven & Billy Blaise Dufala, Joy Feasley, Mark Khaisman, Nick Lenker, Jacque Liu, Matthew Osborn, Hiro Sakaguchi, Anne Seidman, Kate Stewart, Stacey Webber and Maura... | Moore College of Art & Design | 05/18/12-
07/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Neon Art: Folk, Found, & FinePresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture June 4-July 27, 2012 Organized by Philadelphia’s own neon artist Len Davidson, this exhibition will feature artwork created by local craftsmen and artisans using the fun and funky technology of neon lighting. FOLK pieces are typically those made by commercial sign tubebenders or tinkerers who are usually untrained in fine art. FOUND pieces are objects that utilize neon along with found objects. FINE pieces are made with galleries and the fine art market in mind, or are pieces that might be seen in such... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 06/04/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia Sculptors and The Galleries at Moore present: 5 Into 1 Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design May 29-July 21, 2012 Hosted annually by The Galleries at Moore and organized by Philadelphia Sculptors, 5 Into 1 features work by recent graduates from BFA and MFA programs at five Philadelphia art and design schools, including: Moore College of Art & Design; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; Tyler School of Art; University of Pennsylvania; and The University of the Arts. This year's curators are Jamie Brenner and Tom Yurkovic. | Moore College of Art & Design | 05/29/12-
07/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Susan Roseman Solo Art ExhibitPresented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center June 10-July 20, 2012 The work of Susan Roseman will be featured in the new exhibit. Roseman is know for portraying everyday activities through printmaking. Roseman is co-owner of the successful Roon Moon Studios in Pipersville, Bucks County. | Visit Bucks County | 06/10/12-
07/20/12 | Bensalem |
Patriots and Loyalists Fairmount Park Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art July 15, 2012 Hear the story behind the shifting lines of revolutionary politics at Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Laurel Hill (1767), and Woodford (1756). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, this tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories from the sites. Tour concludes with llight refreshments. Includes admission to all three sites. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 07/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Fashion Design 2 Ages 10-15Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown July 9-July 13, 2012 Students will be introduced to proportional figure drawing, learn to create an illustration of a fashionable outfit, develop sewing patterns, and create unique fashion and accessory designs. Fashion 1 is not a prerequisite for this class. Students need to provide at least three yards of fabric and matching thread for their completed outfit and handbag, to be modeled on the last day of class. | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Doylestown |
The Color RunPresented by The Color Run at Fairmount Park July 8, 2012 The Color Run is a one-of-a-kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. These events are all about people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Begin in a white shirt and get pummeled with color each kilometer in the world's most Colorful 5K! Celebrate at the end with an explosion of color at the finish line festival. | The Color Run | 07/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Soft Village: Studio Makkink & BeyPresented by Fabric Workshop and Museum at Fabric Workshop and Museum February 3-June 24, 2012 Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey
On view from February 3rd-Late Spring 2012
Opening Reception and Artist Talk:
Friday, February 3rd, 6-8 pm
Artist Talk by designer Jurgen Bey begins at 6:30 pm
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is pleased to present an exhibition by the Dutch design collaborative Studio Makkink & Bey which is led by architect Rianne Makkink (b. 1964) and designer Jurgen Bey (b. 1965)—one of the first Droog Design... | Fabric Workshop and Museum | 02/03/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
The Fountains of Philadelphia Walking TourPresented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers) June 23, 2012 Public fountains have played an integral role in the growth and development of Philadelphia, and although their functions have changed they remain vital to the city’s vibrancy. This walking tour will explore the modes and forms of several of Philadelphia’s iconic public fountains, both old and new, with an eye towards their aesthetic and expressive values. Join us and experience these works as you never have before.
Activity level: vigorous. | Violette de Mazia Foundation | 06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Tots on Tour!Presented by Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture June 23, 2012 Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make art. Your young child will learn about sculpture from hands-on fun activities especially geared to their learning needs. Lessons and themes change monthly. Children (ages 3-5 only) must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
Rain or shine!
Instructor: Joslyn Johnson. | Grounds for Sculpture | 06/23/12 | Hamilton |
Fashion Design 1 Ages 10-15Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown June 18-June 22, 2012 Learn what it takes to become a fashion illustrator, including the creation of rough sketches, proportional figure drawing, gesture drawing, color theory, textile design, to a fully executed fashion line. Students will also create several unique fashion accessories. Please bring #18 knitting needles and a skein of yarn to the first class. | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Doylestown |
Architectural Masterpieces Fairmount Park Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 17, 2012 Tour Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Lemon Hill (1800), and Memorial Hall ( the site of the U.S. Centennial in 1876). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, the tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories of the sites. Tour concludes with light refreshments. Includes admission to the three sites. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 06/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Henry Bermudez Exhibition ReceptionPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection June 14, 2012 Henry Bermudez
Print and Picture Hallway Gallery, 2nd floor
April 30th-June 30th, 2012
Bermudez’s drawings are steeped in mythical dream imagery, an otherworldliness. His figures emerge from the rich complexity of their settings, intertwining and flowing. His drawings exude a surrealistic atmosphere, suggesting a mythology full of cultures lost in the wilds of the jungle or living in a primordial world. Vines and trees are sinuous tangles emerging from the... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection | 06/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Poplar Culture: The Celebration of a TreePresented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Historic Yellow Springs May 21-June 10, 2012 The show features the work of more than 40 contemporary woodworkers honoring famed wood artist Wharton Esherick with pieces crafted from a single tulip poplar tree that stood outside the door of Esherick’s Chester County studio.
Works on display vary from large pieces of furniture to small spoons; all are available for purchase during the show. Collectors will have an opportunity to own a piece of the studio’s history by purchasing these works of art. Proceeds from... | Wharton Esherick Museum | 05/21/12-
06/10/12 | Chester Springs |
Art for the Cash PoorPresented by InLiquid.com at Crane Arts Building June 9-June 10, 2012 The 13th installment of InLiquid’s signature summer event, Art for the Cash Poor (AFTCP) will be coming to Philadelphia. One of InLiquid’s most anticipated events, AFTCP gives new comers a chance to become enthusiastic art collectors without breaking the bank. The fine art selection will be wallet friendly, where nothing will be priced higher than $199 with most items priced well under $100. | InLiquid.com | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Bicentennial Art ExhibitionPresented by Doylestown Historical Society and Doylestown Bicentennial Committee at Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio May 23-June 9, 2012 The exhibition features paintings from top artists and their interpretation of the impact on our landscape and community over the past 200 years by having Doylestown as a county seat. Our judges are accomplished painters Kerry Dunn and Karen Titus Smith and Manhattan art consultant Tarah Murphy. Come to the gallery between May 23rd and June 1st to vote for your favorite painting for the People's Choice Award. | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/23/12-
06/09/12 | Doylestown |
Social Issues and DesignPresented by The New Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University - Leonard Pearlstein Gallery May 14-June 8, 2012 Award-winning graphic designer Craig Holden Feinberg is passionate about making a visual impact through his distinct imagery, creating bold and inspiring social action images used in campaigns. Before moving to West Hollywood, Holden Feinberg spent time at UNISON, where he worked closely with the World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, Fabrica Features, FAB magazine and the United Colors of Benetton.
Holden Feinberg will spend two days at Drexel... | The New Leonard Pearlstein Gallery | 05/14/12-
06/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Hand-Eye Collaboration - Exhibition of Stained Glass Windows, Glass Sculpture and Digital PaintingsPresented by Stained Glass Project-Windows That Open Doors April 5-June 4, 2012 Exhibition of stained glass windows created by Germantown High School students in The Stained Glass Project: Windows that Open Doors in theafter-school program of the First United Methodist Church of Germantown in conjunction with the artwork of the founders of the project, Paula Mandel, glass sculptor and Joan Myerson Shrager, digital painter. The proejct is dedicated to the power of art to bring together people of all races, religions, ages and backgrounds. | Stained Glass Project-Windows That Open Doors | 04/05/12-
06/04/12 | Philadelphia |
81st June Rittenhouse Square Fine Art ShowPresented by Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association at Rittenhouse Square June 1-June 3, 2012 Outdoor art show of only original artwork. There are no reproductions or functional work at this show. Exceptional fine art only. This show brings together over 140 regional and nationally recognized artists, along with 20 area emerging art students, in one of the city's most historic and beautiful parks.
| Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Art & Film FestivalPresented by Tyme Gallery at Tyme Gallery June 2, 2012 Art & Film Festival sponsored by Tyme Gallery & the Haverford Guild of Craftsmen at Villanova University in the Connelly Center in the Villanova Room. The theme is HOPE.
Artists can apply for booth space and filmakers can apply for their sort at madametyme@tymegallery.com. | Tyme Gallery | 06/02/12 | Havertown |
Spring Exhibition of The Chocheli School of Fine ArtsPresented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center April 22-June 1, 2012 You're invited to view the incredible art work of the students of Niko Chocheli. They Study Art in A Master Artist's Studio: Students of Niko Chocheli Exhibit the Styles, Techniques, and Philosophy of Fine Art as Taught by Five Centuries of Great Masters. The art of over 28 accomplished students of Niko Chocheli will be on display. This exhibit represents the unique Chocheli School "family", a diverse group of students of all ages and experience, from children... | Visit Bucks County | 04/22/12-
06/01/12 | Bensalem |
| Philaberry Arts & Music Festival 2012 | Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
APIARY 4 Launch Party & Literary CarnivalPresented by APIARY Magazine June 1, 2012 A big night of readings, slams, and dancing to celebrate Philly literature! Be the first in the city to get a free copy of APIARY 4, the biggest issue yet, featuring 45 of Philly's best poets and prose writers. Then stay to dance into the wee hours.
Featuring:
Readings from APIARY 4 contributors, a who's who of the local literary scene
Piñata poetry slam
Bookish raffle with prizes from local booksellers
... | APIARY Magazine | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
100 Faces of Bob: Bob Jackson's Amazing Assemblage ArtPresented by Off The Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks Bar at Off The Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks Bar May 7-June 1, 2012 100 Faces of Bob, Off the Wall Gallery's newest exhibition (a very rare solo show), is all about one artist, Bob Jackson, and one medium he relishes, found object assemblages. At turns whimsical, wry, trippy, insightful, nostalgic and more, this diverse collection begs for multiple viewings. | Off The Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks Bar | 05/07/12-
06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Senior Art Exhibit & Reception - Center on the Hill Presented by Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill May 1-May 31, 2012 One of the four Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) exhibits to showcase the achievements and creativity of older artists.
The public is invited to view the art, and to attend receptions. The exhibition will be on display for the month of May. Gallery hours Mon-Friday 9:00 - 5:00pm and Sundays from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Reception will be held on May 14th, from 4:00 - 6:00pm | Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill | 05/01/12-
05/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Old CityPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Elfreth's Alley May 30, 2012 Explore colonial Philadelphia and walk some of its original streets. See famous Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously occupied street in the US, and experience the walking/mercantile city, as well as a later generation of Victorian structures. Learn how this area remained the center of Philadelphia's commercial, retail and governmental activities until the city finally moved "westward" to Center Square in the mid/late 19th century.
Meet at the benches at N. 2nd St.... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/30/12 | Philadelphia |
| Moustache Contest | Doylestown Historical Society | 04/01/12-
05/28/12 | Doylestown |
Architecture Walking Tour: Avenue of the ArtsPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - School of Fine Arts Gallery May 27, 2012 Although William Penn envisioned a grand civic boulevard for Broad Street, he would be dazzled by today's "Avenue of the Arts" with its rich assortment of building styles and functions. Marvel at the ornate Frank Furness-designed Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, celebrating Victorian eclecticism at its best. Gaze upward to the dramatic glass canopy of the Kimmel Center, designed by Rafael Vinoly, and in between see grand late Victorian and Beaux Arts commercial buildings. See... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Lost Treasures Presented by The Slingluff Gallery May 5-May 27, 2012 Philadelphia artist Jeff “Ralph” Stollenwerk's show, Lost Treasures, opens at The Slingluff Gallery. Lost Treasures is a collection of screenprints, most of which are printed on wood from photos taken under the EL line, specifically between Girard and M Street.
The show title, Lost Treasures, comes from an abandoned storefront he saw while walking under the EL. He also found a place with the best pancakes he's had in the city at the Golden... | The Slingluff Gallery | 05/05/12-
05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Jameri Artistry Art Exhibit & ReceptionPresented by Jameri Artistry May 4-May 27, 2012 Surround yourself with Skippack artist Lucretia Coleman's latest color-full, texturelicous and soulful artistry.
Includes original paintings, prints, note cards and glass jewelry...all at affordable prices...and just in time for Mother's Day! | Jameri Artistry | 05/04/12-
05/27/12 | Skippack |
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