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Winterbloom Opening Reception

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us to celebrate the opening of Winterbloom, a solo gallery exhibition of new works by Claire Downes Whitehurst. The artist will present a talk in the gallery at 2pm. Light refreshments will be served. Sign up for event reminders and updates in case of inclement weather. Walk-ins welcome! Sign Up About Winterbloom On view from February 1 – March 29, 2025, Winterbloom is a solo gallery exhibition by Claire Downes Whitehurst at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. During a time of winter dormancy and hibernation in the forest, this exhibition presents colorful, visionary abstractions drawn from Whitehurst’s attunement

Knit a Cardinal!

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cardinals are out and about all winter–wouldn’t it be fun to knit your own so you can have it with you all year? This is a two-part session with expert knitter Marian Birkeland, perfect for advanced beginners. If you know how to knit and purl, this is a class for you! We will meet for two 90-minute sessions on Saturdays in February, February 1 and February 8, from 3:30-5 p.m. Yarn will be provided. Bring size 4 double pointed needles. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $30  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to

Knit a Cardinal!

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cardinals are out and about all winter–wouldn’t it be fun to knit your own so you can have it with you all year? This is a two-part session with expert knitter Marian Birkeland, perfect for advanced beginners. If you know how to knit and purl, this is a class for you! We will meet for two 90-minute sessions on Saturdays in February; February 1 and February 8, from 3:30-5 p.m. Yarn will be provided. Bring size 4 double pointed needles. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $30  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to

2nd Thursday @ Box Spring Gallery reception on Feb 13, 6–9pm.

Crane Arts Building 1400 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Box Spring Gallery is starting the year off with a close-up analysis of other-worldly, fantastical specimens, that are actually right here on Earth. Gregory Brellochs’ intricate graphite drawings and Marguerita Hagan’s detailed ceramic studies, enlarge what can only be seen under a microscope for all of us to experience. Organic symmetry and patterns in growth, validate Mother Nature as the ultimate divine designer. Close Encounters will be on view Jan 9 – Feb 22.

free

José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

Galeria Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 7:30pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA FREE: General Admission The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist. Featuring

Free

Object Memory Gallery Opening

20*20 Gallery 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

The LEDC's Art Committee invites you to join us for the opening reception for Object Memory on Saturday, February 22, from 5-8 PM at the 20*20 Gallery in Lansdowne, PA. In Object Memory, artists Jen Blazina and Ashley Catharine Smith collect, mend, and reinterpret objects—some inherited from family, others discarded by strangers—to explore how heirlooms become mythic, shaping our understanding of the past, each other, and ourselves. By turns playful and poignant, their charged objects evoke cherished memories and honor past lives while grappling with intergenerational trauma and the ever-shifting nature of the stories we pass along generation after generation.

Free

Creative Conversations with Guest Artist Paul Dusold

Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

Creative Conversations (CC) is a program bringing emerging and established artists together to engage in conversation in a welcoming and relaxed environment. CC is an opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, inspirations, and technical issues artists deal with throughout their creative journey. Participants have the opportunity to share their work and receive sensitive and useful feedback from the visiting artist. Paul Dusold Paul DuSold studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and privately with Arthur DeCosta and in fresco with B.F. Long. He has taught for thirty years

$15 – $40

Print-making Workshop

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn about print-making with Claire Downes Whitehurst during this hands-on workshop. Claire is the artist for Winterbloom, which is currently on display in the gallery at the Schuylkill Center. Claire will present a hands-on workshop demonstrating her process for printmaking with colored pencil embellishments. Supplies will be provided, no experience necessary. Registration required. Tickets

Visible Mending Workshop

Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Visible mending is an art of repair and sentimentality. Whether you’re interested in offsetting the negative effects of fast fashion, preserving meaningful objects, or simply enjoy the meditative act of sewing and embroidering, this workshop will provide a space for you to do so. This three-hour workshop is a place to commune, connect and share with others as you learn mending techniques for reviving old clothes, linens, and fabrics. Participants should bring things that need mending. Fabric, thread, and basic sewing tools will be provided. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to bring their own tools and any fabric or thread

Free

2025 March For Art

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States +1 more

Join us next week for the 2025 March for Art, InLiquid’s reimagined Annual Benefit & Auction. Our annual celebration, located in the Crane Arts Building, showcases over 300 works of art from artists, designers, and craftspeople from across all mediums. In addition to an experimental video installation and a pop-up cash-and-carry jewelry boutique, with several events happening over the next two weeks! UNITE: Join at the NextFab parking lot as we bring together the Greater Philadelphia arts and cultural sector for a peaceful unity procession down the N. American Street Corridor. Feel free to stop at the galleries along the

$100,

Artist Talk with Alanna Airitam

Online/Virtual

Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with Alanna Airitam. This program is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition “Alanna Airitam: Black Diamonds: The Black Outlaw Bikers,” on view through April 5. Airitam will discuss the works in the exhibition and her artistic practice. This program is free and open to the public. Zoom registration required. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucuGsqz4iGNeWHjogdEnwopSTwoUvWbgA#/registration Image: Self portrait of Alanna Airitam and “Nikon, Chosen Few Tucson,” 2022

Free
Event Series Beards On Ice!

Beards On Ice!

Laura Sims Skate House 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, P, United States

What's more impossible: solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens to ice skate? Watch us do BOTH in Beards On Ice! This hour-long icecapade comes in two dazzling variations: fun for the whole family and PG13 (a little more edge). Featuring resources from Philly’s climate justice organizations and a free skate after the show, it’s sure to be a “fracking” good time. Produced by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret | In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department

Pay What You Want
Event Series Beards On Ice!

Beards On Ice!

Laura Sims Skate House 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, P, United States

What's more impossible: solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens to ice skate? Watch us do BOTH in Beards On Ice! This hour-long icecapade comes in two dazzling variations: fun for the whole family and PG13 (a little more edge). Featuring resources from Philly’s climate justice organizations and a free skate after the show, it’s sure to be a “fracking” good time. Produced by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret | In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department

Pay What You Want

Intro to Embroidery: Spring Sewing Sampler

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Using a spectrum of basic to more involved sculptural stitches, practice on an embroidery hoop and a guided sewable pattern book. All ages Experience a portable lesson in a variety of important embroidery stitches. Create a sampler book using sewable tutorials and practice on an embroidery hoop. We will sew in Studio 16, tour the pier, and move outside next to the bridgescape on Cherry Street Pier. All materials included. All ages and abilities. Bonnie MacAllister iis going into her third year a a Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier. Her studio practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating her studio

$25

Printing Objects with artist Charlotte Holt

Join us on Saturday, March 29th, from 2 - 5 pm for a free drop-in Gelli Print workshop led by artist Charlotte Holt. This workshop is part of Object Memory, on view at the 20*20 House Gallery from February 22 to April 13, 2025. In this hands-on printmaking workshop, participants will create prints inspired by meaningful objects they bring from home. Please bring small items —heirlooms, found objects, or everyday pieces that tell a story. All other materials will be provided. The finished prints will be compiled into a community scrapbook, along with participants’ written stories, which will be housed

Free

Conversation: Mark Thomas Gibson & Lauren McCardel

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States

Join The Print Center and the Berman Museum for a reception and conversation between artist Mark Thomas Gibson and Berman Museum of Art’s Executive Director Lauren McCardel. This program is presented in conjunction with Gibson’s exhibition “Overture,” on view at the Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College. Gibson and McCardel will discuss the development and collaborative process of creating the work in the exhibition, Gibson’s forthcoming monograph and other upcoming projects. 6pm – Reception with the speakers, light refreshments will be served 6:30pm – Conversation with Gibson and McCardel (in-person and on Zoom) This event is free and open to

Free

Generative Clothing Designs (GCD) Art Show

This is a free and public opening reception for the Generative Clothing Designs (GCD) Exhibition. Location: McCabe Library @ Swarthmore College Time: Thursday, April 3rd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm The opening reception will include: - Fifty artworks on display - Short presentations by the artists - Light refreshments and snacks More Information: The Generative Clothing Designs (GCD) project seeks to bring together artists and programmers to create algorithmically generated clothing designs through a user-friendly online platform. In this exhibition, we tell the story of the GCD project which includes the Swarthmore students, alumni, and external collaborators who helped make this possible.

Free

First Friday April 4th @ Arch Enemy Arts

Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Arch Enemy Arts on April 4th from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. as we celebrate lucky number thirteen with a massive group show featuring new work by more than fifty artists! Accompanying the exhibition are debut solo features by three extraordinary and versatile female artists: Andrea Hooge, Caroline Dewison, and Roxy Peroxyde. For more information, visit www.archenemyarts.com Arch Enemy Arts is an exhibition space in Old City, Philadelphia. Located at 109 Arch Street adjacent to Elfreth's Alley and just a block from the Betsy Ross House, we are just blocks away from a host of other galleries that open

Free

Philly Maker Faire

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come see what Philly Makes! Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Philly Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more.

Full Moon on Fire

Bird's Nest 438 South 48th Street, Philadelphia, United States

This Sunday, come celebrate the changing of the seasons with Full Moon on Fire. Join us as we celebrate the moon and the changes in seasons for a special edition under April's First Quarter Moon, a powerful time of action, growth, and embracing change as we step fully into spring's awakening energy. At the cozy Bird's Nest in West Philly (438 South 48th), we'll co-create a sanctuary where art meets ritual to nourish our collective resilience. Our lineup of performers includes chanting, poetry, musical comedy, veil dancing, and hula hooping. Sliding scale $10-30 (NOTAFLOF) Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. More details at:

$10 – $30

(In)visible Structures: Rebecca Rutstein Opening Reception

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us to celebrate the opening of (In)visible Structures, a solo exhibition of paintings by Rebecca Rutstein. Enjoy a talk in the gallery by Rebecca Rutstein at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Sign up at the link below for event updates. Walk-ins welcome!   Sign Up   About (In)visible Structures (In)visible Structures is a solo exhibition of paintings by Rebecca Rutstein. Working at the intersection of art and science, Rutstein’s artistic practice visualizes environmental processes that connect and sustain all life on earth despite being invisible to the naked eye.

Great Marsh Mud Mosey

Great Marsh Institute 34 Moores Road,,, Elverson, United States

Welcome to the Second Annual Great Marsh Mud Mosey! This event features two signup options throughout the unique environmental landscape: an approximately 5k run and a one-mile walk. Proceeds of this event go to benefit two local nonprofit organizations: Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search Dogs (more info listed at our sign-up link below). The course is relatively flat but will pass along through the marsh ponds on the property, alongside wooded boundaries past 100’s of acres of farm land and then into the muddy portion of the property and finish on the only paved road before you hit the

$25

printPHILLY! 2025

(Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

printPHILLY! 2025 An annual print fair celebrating the diversity and richness of Philadelphia’s printmaking community. Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Print Consortium is pleased to announce the third annual printPHILLY! print fair. Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Showcasing over 40 vendors, including individual artists, print shops, collectives, schools, and non-profit spaces, this one day fair is FREE and open to the public from 10 AM - 4 PM. Visitors can interact with a range of printmakers, print-publishers, print-focused galleries and nonprofi ts,

Free

Art Workshop with Harvested Natural Materials

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Harvest natural materials to make collaborative artwork with artist Sarah Kavage. Sarah Kavage is a Seattle-based artist who creates large-scale public art projects that call attention to ecological processes and human relationships with place. In 2021, Kavage and Yaroub Al Obaidi collaborated on Al Mudhif – A Confluence at the Schuylkill Center, bringing community members together to build a traditional Iraqi Mudhif from locally harvested Phragmites. She returns this year to collaborate with choreographer Silvana Cardell on sculptural set pieces for TERRA: Bodies and Territories, an immersive dance performance that premieres at the Schuylkill Center in June. Workshop participants will

Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take home project. Woodburning supplies are provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 12, 2025. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from

$49

Power Politics: Oral History Series

(Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews. The Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion. The April 14th oral history will focus on John Churchville (b. 1941). Churchville will be joining us for a screening of his interview as well as a Live Q&A session. ABOUT JOHN CHURCHVILLE: “Black Power stressed that Black people should be in control

free

Creative Movement Workshop with Silvana Cardell

Taller Puertorriqueño 2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In this community workshop at Taller Puertorriqueño, dancer and choreographer Silvana Cardell will lead participants in creative movement exercises. Participants will learn about Cardell’s current project, TERRA: Bodies and Territories, which explores the shared vulnerabilities between women’s bodies and the environment through the medium of dance. The workshop will guide participants in movements drawn from TERRA, exploring how their bodies relate to natural elements, mimicking growth, flow, resistance, and connection to the earth. The session will culminate in a choreographed dance piece. Register Now Please note: This workshop will take place at Taller Puertorriqueño, which is located at 2600 N.

Celebrate Trails Day on Cobbs Creek Trail

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Trails Day in Cobbs Creek will celebrate its sixth year running on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 10am-2pm at the playground/park area at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave. Brought to you by Clean Air Council and Fairmount Park Conservancy this free event will kick off beginning at 10:00am with over a dozen exhibitors offering family friendly games, resources, information, education and activities for residents to connect with. The event will conclude with a ribbon cutting for a new playspace that will offer playful learning and early literacy opportunities for children in Cobbs Creek.

Free

RIOT NERD Spring Pop-Up Market

Philadelphia Brewing Company 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Over two dozen local vendors, music, food, and adoptable dogs featured at all-ages community event Philadelphia, PA — April 2025 — RIOT NERD, the beloved Philadelphia-based event collective known for their high-energy theme dance parties, is bringing their signature creative spirit to a new kind of gathering: the Spring Pop-Up Market, taking place Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Philadelphia Brewing Co. (2440 Frankford Ave). The event is free and open to all ages, offering an afternoon of music, food, local shopping, and community connection. One of the standout features will be a pop-up adoption

$15

First Friday May 2nd @ Arch Enemy Arts

Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Arch Enemy Arts on May 2nd from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. for the opening reception of three solo features by Joe Vollan, painter of doom-folk fairytales in acrylic; JB Burke, whose insanely realistic candy-colored pencil drawings must be seen to be believed; and Sad Salesman, presenting 25+ hilarious and adorable potato people figurines. Last but not least, its your last chance to check out our massive 13 Year Anniversary Exhibition, which opened in April and features sixty-three incredible new contemporary artists from all over the world. Hope to see you there! About the Gallery: Founded in 2012, Arch

Free

Native Plant Workshop

LandHealth Native Plant Nursery 1761 N 49th St, Philadelphia, P, United States

You can make a critical difference in fostering the health of our planet just by choosing to plant native plants. Join Pa. Master Naturalist and horticulturist, Steve Jones, at our native plant nursery to learn more about the diversity of plants we foster, and how best to fit them into your garden plan. Whether you're a home gardener, professional landscaper, or a budding ecologist -- we can offer you key strategies to support pollinators and create a more resilient landscape wherever you are.

$15

Spring Ting

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Join the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) for this fundraising dinner to celebrate our 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, Swedish jazz musician Oskar Stenmark, plus—new for 2025—a live auction! Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a buffet dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering, as well as live music from acoustic duo “Take Two.” The silent and live auctions feature experiences in Philadelphia and beyond (including Scandinavian stays!), Swedish glass and antiques, artwork, basket bundles, and even a working sauna! The Spring Ting Dinner and Auction raises critical funding for exhibitions and educational programs at ASHM. Seating is limited; RSVP

$125 – $1500

Philly Dreamin’ & Becoming

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Solo Show of Artist and Educator Dominique Samarco. Dreams are powerful—they shape our aspirations, offer direction, and serve as blueprints for a better future. To build the life we envision, we must first dare to dream. As educators, it is our responsibility to nurture and inspire students to transform their dreams into reality. Art educators, in particular, play a vital role in helping students manifest their visions, as dreams are the foundation of success. Dreaming has been central to my journey. Vivid, colorful images of my future have always guided me, a perspective reflected in my artwork. Growing up in

Free

Artist Talk with Steven CW Taylor

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States

Join The Print Center and Steven CW Taylor to hear the artist and gallerist discuss his practice, his beautiful wood-bound artist book, his Germantown gallery space and the overarching philosophy of Ubuntu that guides his work. Taylor moves between photography, printmaking and material exploration. His photographs reflect his lived experience shaped by movement, observation and choice. In 2021, he founded Ubuntu Fine Art, a gallery grounded in the principle of Ubuntu – which means “I am an amalgamation of the people I’ve met along the way.” It operates as both a fine art space and a neighborhood anchor. Ubuntu is

Free

Creative Movement Workshop with Silvana Cardell

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In this workshop geared toward family members of all ages, dancer and choreographer Silvana Cardell will lead participants in creative movement exercises. Participants will learn about Cardell’s current project, TERRA: Bodies and Territories, which explores the shared vulnerabilities between women’s bodies and the environment through the medium of dance. The workshop will guide participants in movements drawn from TERRA, exploring how their bodies relate to natural elements, mimicking growth, flow, resistance, and connection to the earth. The session will culminate in a choreographed dance piece. Registration is limited for this free workshop. Participants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.

Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Join us for a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. SEAMAAC teaching artists from the exhibit will guide visitors in collaborative art projects in the ASHM galleries, and vendors from FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market will sell food and goods on the Museum Terrace. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! https://www.americanswedish.org/events/free-community-day-seamaac

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