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Private collection of African American portraits at UCAL; Reception tonight
There’s still a chance to see a brand new and amazing exhibition of portraits of African Americans by African Americans with connection to West Philadelphia. The “Finding Faces: A Century of...
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‘Native American Voices’ exhibit opening this Saturday at Penn Museum
The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape people are an active tribe from Southern New Jersey, where they hold state recognition. Hear stories of their challenges and successes as they preserve their culture in...
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West Philly art news: Free studio space offered by 40th Street AIR; ‘Home’...
The 40th Street Artist-in-Residence program, which awards one year of free studio space to West Philly artists, is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 season. This is a great opportunity for local...
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Gush Gallery is a reality!
Friday night Gush Gallery opened its doors. During dusk hours on the otherwise quiet 5000 block of Baltimore Avenue, warm yellow light and dozens of people spilled into the streets. People were here...
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West Philly Ceramics exhibit opening tonight at UCAL
Pieter Mostert’s Vessel. University City Arts League, a community non-profit organization that has been serving the community for 45 years, is presenting a two-person ceramics show, “West Philly...
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UCAL presents ‘Art in the Open’ at the gallery and ‘Ci-Lines’ at historic St....
The University City Arts League (UCAL) is preparing for two big weekends as it will be opening two concurrent exhibitions. “Art in the Open,” a group show of eight multidisciplinary artists will open...
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A history of Act Up, Tibetan art week and a bunch of other cool events coming...
A number of great art and art education events are happening this month in the area, including exhibitions by local artists and Tibetans in Philadelphia, independent film screenings, and a master class...
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Life on the block: Two exhibitions show us the best of city life
Well-known West Philly based photographer Lori Waselchuk has spent the last couple of years hanging out with block captains, attending block parties and photographing the people that hold streets and...
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West Philly artists invite you to check out their studios this weekend
Each fall the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) provide a unique opportunity to meet local artists and learn more about their work. Artists who live and work west of the Schuylkill will open their...
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Ten Months of Art and Community Service: Neighborhood Time Exchange resident...
For 10 months, selected local and international artists have worked in a newly-renovated storefront space at 4017 Lancaster Avenue as part of the “Neighborhood Time Exchange” Artists-in-Residence...
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Check out ‘We’re on a Road to Nowhere’ exhibit opening Friday at UC Arts League
If you’re looking for something interesting to do tonight, check out this special exhibition opening at University City Arts League (UCAL). An emerging young artist, Patrick Maguire, has totally...
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‘Racism is a Sickness’ art installation opens tonight at the Art Church
“Racism is a Sickness,” an art installation that uses photography and personal stories to showcase the devastating effects of racism on American society, is currently on display at the Art Church of...
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Philly artists Roberto Lugo and Leo Tecosky to bring Graffiti & Ornament to...
Artists Leo Tecosky (left) and Roberto Lugo are bringing their work to the historic Hamilton Mansion at The Woodlands (40th and Woodland). Beginning Sunday, March 31, local artists Roberto Lugo and Leo...
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Conversation about race, equity and the arts this Thursday at The Bank
Li Sumpter The Barnes Foundation continues its community programming in West Philadelphia and will host a special Barnes Presents! event this Thursday, Nov. 7 at The Bank...
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West Philly’s One For All arts organization/gallery helps emerging artists...
As the ongoing pandemic keeps many folks in isolation, especially during winter months, a West Philly non-profit and art gallery, One For All, continues its work of supporting local artists and...
View ArticleBlack History Month events at PEC, Penn Museum and more
Here are some more Black History Month events and happenings in West Philly. If you missed our post on what’s happening at the Free Library of Philadelphia branches in celebration of Black History...
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