The March 2016 Art Commission meeting moved at a rapid pace, and still lasted over 4 hours. With an unprecedented number of projects reviewed, it seemed most appropriate to hand out awards—to the projects and to the participants.
Read MoreAlthough the festival was put together almost on a whim last year—Settle and her artistic director Cesar Alvarez were seeking a way to use an empty Merriam Theater for two weeks—it became an instant success.
Read MoreOn March 4, a group of intrepid art students from the Barnes Foundation, led by artist John B. Gatti, took a tour of Vox Populi, Savery Gallery, and Space 1026. Stay tuned for more Art Safaris coming later this year.
Read MoreMoody and surreal, Chewing the Scenery is not as grandstanding and over-the-top emotional as its title would imply. That said, the exhibition of ten mostly under-known Philadelphia artists is tautly – and satisfyingly – theatrical.
Read MoreIn the ‘70s and ’80s, nationally recognized wood craftsmen were teaching at two local colleges. Mark Sfirri, a woodturning innovator and thoughtful student of woodworking history, is still teaching at Bucks County Community College after 35 years.
Read MoreAfter welcoming more than 1,300 visitors and 50 exhibitors in 2015, the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC) and The Print Center are pleased to announce the line-up of signings, appearances, and talks for the 2016 Philadelphia Art Book Fair, taking place on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at The Annex on Filbert (830 Filbert St). Moving beyond one medium, the inclusive, metropolitan art fair features new releases from art and photo book publishers, small and large, as well as zines and publications from both art institutions and independent artists.
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