Celebrate America’s 250th by making your own poster of Independence Hall! Stop by the lobby of Parkway Central Library between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a free hands-on screen printing workshop. All ages welcome and no experience required. A teaching artist from Posters for the People will guide you in making your own print
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BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 15th BlackStar Film Festival will take place from August 6-9 on Broad Street in Philadelphia as well as online around the world. There will be
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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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BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale (USA, 2026, TBD) BARRIO TELEVISION uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding,
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Glassboro, NJ (March X, 2026) — New Jersey native, Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary artist Jazlyne Sabree will debut her latest body of work in The Spectrum of Resilience on view April 6 through July 30, 2026, at the newly renamed Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art (RUMOCA). Sabree’s exhibition presents timely work that speaks to identity, history,
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An immersive night of projection mapping, light installations, live music, and DJs taking over East Kensington. Presented by Philly’s media art community in partnership with East Kensington Neighbors Association.
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Join us for a fun and festive day of holiday cheer. Enjoy cookies and cocoa, handcrafted treasures, a visit from Santa, music, and community connections at the Holiday Treasures Market. Browse a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, arts, and unique finds offered by local small business vendors. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone special,
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Art Party 2025! Saturday, November 15th, 7-10pm. You’re invited to an evening of art, creativity, and celebration! Artmaking, Auction, Food & Fun at our annual fundraiser for Cheltenham Center for the Arts. Delicious bites and a musical surprise! Tickets $35 The Art Party pre-event ONLINE AUCTION is ready for bidding, Friday 11/7 through Friday 11/14
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Step back into the Middle Ages at Mid Evil Art Show, featuring all original artworks, interactive installations, LIVE sword fighting, and free drinks! MID EVIL is a solo art exhibition by K-NOR celebrating the visual style of the Middle Ages, a time known for their violent brutality and opulent artworks. The show features a collection of
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Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with photographer Gerald Cyrus, sponsored by the Darryl Chappell Foundation. Cyrus will discuss his work, his 40+ year career and sources of inspiration. 6pm – Reception with Cyrus and Chappell, light refreshments will be served 6:30pm – Artist Talk (presented in-person and on Zoom) This event is
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