A special exploration into the beauty, comfort, entertainment and style of the 20th century Swedish American Line (SAL) opens at the American Swedish Historical Museum on August 2. From its early days as a passenger fleet for immigrants back in 1915 to its lavish “Around the World” cruises of the 1960s all the way to [...]

In an effort to strengthen the relationship between local artists and their community, Mayor Nutter and the Knight Foundation recently announced two new grassroots Community Supported Art (CSA) initiatives. As a fun twist on the quickly expanding Community Supported Agriculture model, the Philadelphia CSA initiative is based on a successful model developed by Minnesota’s Springboard [...]

Stop by Rittenhouse Square next to Parc from July 25-28 for a Pop-Up Shop featuring more than 100 functional and decorative art pieces created by local artists. Philadelphia-based eco artist Jocelyn Keer will be selling her upcycled functional bottleware in a variety of fun colors, shapes and sizes, which make perfect gifts for beer and [...]

In celebration of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Craft Spoken Here exhibition, farm-to-table pioneer and owner of super popular and award-winning restaurants Talula’s Table and Talula’s Garden Aimee Olexy is collaborating with the museum to host “Hostess Crafting” at the Perelman Building on Saturday, July 14. Known for creating a light-hearted atmosphere of happiness and [...]

Get ready for an evening of tricked-out costume changes drag, and virtuosic prop construction, as the Philadelphia Museum of Art says “Vive la France” on July 13 in celebration of Bastille Day. The Bastille Day edition of “Art After 5″ will feature a cardboard tour of Paris with The Bearded Ladies, an experimental cabaret group [...]

Head out to Chadds Ford on Thursday, July 12 and enjoy free admission to the Brandywine River Museum in celebration of the life and legacy of Andrew Wyeth, one of the most significant American painters of the 20th century. While there, you’ll be able to view the exhibition A Painter’s View: The Andrew Wyeth Studio, [...]

Exciting news on the local art scene: the Philadelphia Museum of Art recently introduced new admission prices. General admission is now $20 and is offered as a two-day ticket, enabling visitors to return the next day of operation after purchase to take advantage of everything the museum has to offer. That means you don’t have [...]

Combining traditional Korean paper-making techniques and modern abstract painting, the Asian Arts Initiative’s latest exhibition, Paper Play, showcases vibrant two-and three-dimensional paper works that visually express a fusion of cultures and artistic technique. On view now through August 17, the exhibition is a tribute to the rich cultural identities of artists Jeonghan Yun and Choonhyang [...]

If art and craft cocktails are your thing, then you won’t want to miss the Philadelphia Art Alliance’s “Curated Cocktails” series on July 10 and 17, held in the brand-new Rittenhouse Tavern. The July 10 session will kick off with a cocktail hour from 5-6 p.m. in the bar at Rittenhouse Tavern. From 6-7 p.m., [...]

If you’re a fan of Bruce Nauman’s neon work on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, then you’ll love Neon Art: Folk, Found and Fine, on view now at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture (PCA). Organized by Philly’s own neon artist, Len Davidson, Neon Art features artwork created by local craftsmen and artisans using the fun and funky technology of neon lighting. The free exhibition includes [...]