Moderated by Elizabeth Spungen, Tarver, Bullock and Burton will reflect on their lifelong journeys shaped by Black cowboy culture, their commitment to preserving its vital cultural history, and how they have come together for The Long Ride Home project. Ron Tarver was a staff photojournalist at The Philadelphia Inquirer for more than 30 years, where
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Join artist Natasha Guy for a workshop that will use collage as a way to explore historical images. 2026 marks not just the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but also the 200th anniversary of photography. In honor of these celebrations, participants will use historical images from the Print and Picture Collection to compose
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Join us September 19–20 at Cherry Street Pier for a weekend celebrating contemporary Indigenous arts, cultures, and community. Saturday features the Seeds Philly Powwow, Indigenous artists, El Mercado Cultural, and hands-on art activities including corn husk doll making and paper tipi art making. Sunday brings music, dance, artist talks, storytelling, and workshops. Canpatlaneci Danza Azteca
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Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2 PM in the Art Department for a talk by Philadelphia artist Cavin Jones. Cavin Jones is a painter, muralist, and collagist whose figurative work is inspired by American history, particularly the African American experience. Jones has said that his work is “a catalyst to stimulate thought
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Swim Pony, The Philly Pigeon and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum present a day of creative activities. Walk a 1.5 mile section of the trail at Heinz as you listen to the community-inspired TrailOff immersive audio story, The Land Remembers by Jacob Winterstein. Cool off indoors with a writing and crafting workshop led
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Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you’re never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let’s share materials that are in good condition! The Art
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Jade Chloe” is a self entitled performance which is part of the all media arts festival known as the Philly Fringe. It is a celebration of self expression and self determination. This performance has a total runtime of thirty minutes and encompasses a brilliant cast of dancers who strengthen viewer’s understanding in addition to sharing
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An exploration of Philadelphia through art, Piecing it Together explores two distinct areas of Philadelphia through assemblage. The Wissahickon Valley Park and Kensington District share a similar history: both are ancestral homes of the indigenous tribe, the Lenni Lenape, and both were part of the 18th- and 19th-century industrial boom, with mills and manufacturing dominating.
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Join us on Wednesday, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library’s Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm – 3 pm. Stop by anytime to make a button!
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Esperanza Arts Center presents SanSe Filadelfia Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle in partnership with American Composers Forum TEATRO ESPERANZA, GRAN SALON & PLAZA 5/30/26, 3:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) EAC Artist in Residence, 2024 Philadelphia Cultural Treasures Artist Fellow, Tony Mendez and Los Bomberos de la Calle
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