Events
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The Many Faces of George Washington
Presented by Independence National Historical Park at Second Bank of the United States February 18-February 19, 2012 Celebrate George Washington's birthday with this special tour of the many portraits of Washington. The Portrait Gallery also features a portrait of Martha Washington and his many friends and comrades. Join a Park Ranger to see the generals, diplomats and congressmen he knew.
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Independence National Historical Park |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Second Bank of the United States, Philadelphia |
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Family Arts Academy: Dance of Color
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/19/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Fancy Folks: Art and Mummery
Presented by Art in City Hall at Art in City Hall December 19, 2011-February 24, 2012 Fancy Folks: Art and Mummery -- a judged competition and art exhibit coordinated by the city’s Art In City Hall program highlighting the work of artists, designers, and photographers in the region. This visual arts project is designed to celebrate the creative and spectacular visual aspects of Mummery in Philadelphia.
It is a celebration of art and artifacts inspired by the city’s great folk art tradition, the Mummers Parade. Costumes, drawings, creative instruments...
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Art in City Hall |
12/19/11 -
02/24/12 |
Art in City Hall, Philadelphia |
African American Images Trolley Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection. The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures including W.E.B. DuBois, the women of jazz, Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X, to name just a few. The tour price includes a 2 hour guided tour as well as admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia (up to a $37 dollar value)!
The tour also...
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Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Family Arts Academy: Painted Stories
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/26/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Teen Ceramics
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio February 12-March 11, 2012 Are you a high school-aged artist who would like more experience working in clay? Artist/Clay Studio staff member Sara Gallo will demonstrate wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques to help you expand your knowledge of the ceramic medium. Whether you want to try something new, improve on or build a portfolio, or just have fun and express yourself, you'll gain valuable skills in this class just for your age group.
Class is for students aged 13-17 years.
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The Clay Studio |
02/12/12 -
03/11/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |
Children and Youth Wednesday Workshops
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial January 9-March 26, 2012 Fleisher offers affordable afterschool workshops for children and youth ages 5-18 in a variety of media. Students engage in hands-on art-making in a fun, supportive, and enriching environment. Afterschool workshops are designed to provide young people with opportunities to develop artistic skills, foster engagement with the arts, work collaboratively with their peers, encourage self-expression, and build confidence as a creative person.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
01/09/12 -
03/26/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
African American Iconic Images Mural Workshop
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 31, 2012 Designed to complement the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, this family-friendly workshop invites participants to delve further into themes highlighted along the mural tour. Participants will have an opportunity to learn to create art in response to the murals they see along the tour. Tour participation not required for workshop participation.
For more information on the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, visit http://iconic.muralarts.org/.
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African American Museum of Philadelphia |
03/31/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
2012 Young Artists Workshop
Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design February 11-April 21, 2012 Moore College of Art & Design is gearing up for the 2012 Young Artists Workshop, offering Saturday morning and afternoon classes in art and design for grades 1 – 12. Spring classes begin Saturday, February 11, 2012 and run through April 21, 2012. NEW certificate programs are being offered for high school students in art & design, fashion design and graphic design. Spring registration deadline is January 30, 2012. Visit www.moore.edu/youth_programs for additional class...
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Moore College of Art & Design |
02/11/12 -
04/21/12 |
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia |
Fairmount Arts Crawl
Presented by Fairmount Arts Crawl at Fairmount Neighborhood April 29, 2012 The Fairmount Arts Crawl is an annual event that attracts over 4,000 residents, visitors, and art lovers alike to the Fairmount neighborhood. Come and stroll down the avenue visiting over 37 different businesses-turned-art-venues housing over 70 installations. Along the way enjoy music, dancing, kids activities, live demonstrations, and so much more!
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Fairmount Arts Crawl |
04/29/12 |
Fairmount Neighborhood, Philadelphia |
Philly Swap 2012
Presented by Philly Swap at Broad Street Ministry May 12, 2012 The Philly Swap is a clothing swap and series of do-it-yourself workshops in which a community explores creative reuse through the upcycling of used clothing.
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Philly Swap |
05/12/12 |
Broad Street Ministry, Philadelphia |
From Pen to Publisher: The Life of Three Sendak Picture Books
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library January 25-July 15, 2012 This exhibit follows the lives of three picture books by Maurice Sendak—The Sign on Rosie’s Door (1960), Outside Over There (1981), and Brundibar (2003)—as they take three radically different paths from pen to publisher.
With dates spanning 43 years, these books reveal how Sendak pursued and preserved a core idea or character through his own artistic refinements and the ever-changing techniques and technologies of the publishing industry.
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Rosenbach Museum and Library |
01/25/12 -
07/15/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
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Pay-What-You-Wish Sundays at Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
08/26/10 -
Ongoing |
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval, Philadelphia |