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  • 20/20 Photo Festival Photo Book Fair

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The 20/20 Photo Festival is excited to host our annual photo book fair at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 12-5pm. A key anchor of the vibrant Waterfront district, Cherry Street Pier is an artist hub, with gallery spaces and studios that help make the arts accessible to all. This FREE event gives participants an opportunity to immerse themselves in a wide variety of photographic art all under one roof. The photo book fair creates a space for conversation, exchange, and discovery, connecting Philadelphia’s vibrant photography community with artists and publishers from across the region and beyond.

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  • Diane Burko: Extraction, Dialogue of Extremes

    Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art at 301 High Street West 301 West High Street, Glassboro, NJ, United States

    August 24 - October 17, 2026 RUMOCA at 301 High Street Intersections of Art and Science: Communication and Collaboration September 16th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM with reception to follow In collaboration with the Arctic Radium Isotope Observing Network (ARION) research project led by Rowan Associate Professor Dr. Lauren E. Kipp, with Dr. Matt Charette and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Diane Burko: Extraction, A Dialogue of Extremes is the community engagement component of the National Science Foundation grant that has funded the research. Pulling from scientific drawings and maps provided by the research team, artist Diane Burko has depicted in

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  • Artist Talk: Cavin Jones

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

    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 and promote discussion about various issues prevalent in society." His dynamic compositions often feature contrasting elements that as he says, "infuse the paintings with layers of meaning and associations." Cavin will talk about his art journey, including his public mural work. After the talk in

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  • Arts and Crafts Supply Swap

    Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something. Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim

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