On August 21, Theatre Philadelphia announced nominees for the 2017 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. Established companies led the day.
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Coverage of arts in Philadelphia
Utopias on the Outskirts: Celia Reisman’s suburban landscapes at Gross McCleaf Gallery
Celia Reisman transforms American suburbs into landscapes of the mind in four stages.
View More Utopias on the Outskirts: Celia Reisman’s suburban landscapes at Gross McCleaf GalleryTHE WIZ (South Philly High): The arts revived in Philadelphia Public Schools
With support from the Public Citizens for Children’s Picasso Project + Youth and the Curtis Institute of Music’s ArtistYear Fellowship Program, the arts are once again being revived in Philadelphia’s public school district.
View More THE WIZ (South Philly High): The arts revived in Philadelphia Public SchoolsThe Art of a Show: Creating graphics for an independent theater production
A play with gorgeous graphics for its marketing just looks like it has its shit together. How does that happen?
View More The Art of a Show: Creating graphics for an independent theater productionIntimate Associations at IMMINENCE: Hollis Heichemer’s Stratigraphy of Color at Gross McCleaf
Hollis Heichemer’s Imminence exhibition at the Gross McCleaf Gallery presents 16 works by the artist – the majority on Mylar, two on canvas.
View More Intimate Associations at IMMINENCE: Hollis Heichemer’s Stratigraphy of Color at Gross McCleafThe Architect and the Candidate: An election comic
An election comic by Aaron Krolikowski
View More The Architect and the Candidate: An election comicARTSHIP OLYMPIA (Philadelphia Sculptors): 2016 Fringe review 39
Museums are always looking for ideas to bring new visitors to aging attractions, and in ARTSHIP OLYMPIA Independence Seaport Museum has found a charming, fringey way.
View More ARTSHIP OLYMPIA (Philadelphia Sculptors): 2016 Fringe review 39An Interview with Morriah Aleese Young, Creator of BUILDING A WORLD, BUT BUILDING A WORLD FOR WOMEN
We sat down with Morriah to discuss her utopian artscape, feminism, boob-themed carnival games, and Beyonce.
View More An Interview with Morriah Aleese Young, Creator of BUILDING A WORLD, BUT BUILDING A WORLD FOR WOMENIn Conversation: Lantern’s panel discussion explores the themes of 36 VIEWS
A panel discussion on “Art-World Movers and Shakers” explores the art-related themes of the Lantern’s production of 36 VIEWS.
View More In Conversation: Lantern’s panel discussion explores the themes of 36 VIEWS[book review] 50 OVER 50 (PS Books)
The newest collection from PS Books, 50 OVER 50, continues the publishing company’s recent trend of showcasing work by female writers and artists.
View More [book review] 50 OVER 50 (PS Books)PIFA Returns: A full schedule of the 2016 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
The 16-day celebration of art showcasing a breadth of local and international performances and installations presented at locations across Philadelphia.
View More PIFA Returns: A full schedule of the 2016 Philadelphia International Festival of the ArtsArts in Sacred Places: Grand opening of the Philadelphia Design Center
A new facility in Philadelphia offers theatrical designers affordable monthly memberships in an accessible co-workspace with state-of-the-arts equipment.
View More Arts in Sacred Places: Grand opening of the Philadelphia Design CenterGraffito Works: Improvisation Leading PROCESSION: THE ART OF NORMAN LEWIS (PAFA)
The first comprehensive museum overview of influential artist Norman Lewis opened at PAFA with an improvisational dance performance.
View More Graffito Works: Improvisation Leading PROCESSION: THE ART OF NORMAN LEWIS (PAFA)Shhhh: Secret Show at the Painted Bride.
There’s not much I can tell you about the one-night performance at the Painted Bride Art Center on February 9, 2016. The content, performers, and format are a secret to the audience until the performance begins.
View More Shhhh: Secret Show at the Painted Bride.Art Exhibit Celebrates Trisha Brown’s Creative Milieu
New exhibit focuses on the choreographic works and also the lesser-known drawings created by dance maker Trisha Brown.
View More Art Exhibit Celebrates Trisha Brown’s Creative MilieuSUITE N˚2 (Encyclopédie de la Parole / Joris Lacoste): 2015 Fringe review 55
Part chorale work, part theater, and part compelling curated art, this peculiarly affecting piece examines the diversity of contemporary communication.
View More SUITE N˚2 (Encyclopédie de la Parole / Joris Lacoste): 2015 Fringe review 55Back in White: Philadelphia’s fourth annual DÎNER EN BLANC
The elegant group picnic returns with entertainment by DJ Sabeel Chohan, dance troupe The Canarsie Wobblers, and The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret.
View More Back in White: Philadelphia’s fourth annual DÎNER EN BLANC#DigitalFringe: The Fringe Festival gets digital
The 2015 Fringe Festival introduces a new component, Digital Fringe, an online platform where artists working in digital media can share their work.
View More #DigitalFringe: The Fringe Festival gets digitalArt and Taste of Shabbat: Selections from the collection of Richard Rosenfield at the Old City Jewish Art Center
For forty years, Richard Rosenfeld built up a private collection of art work as he worked as an art dealer. Now, the collection form the center of an exhibition at OCJAC
View More Art and Taste of Shabbat: Selections from the collection of Richard Rosenfield at the Old City Jewish Art CenterShhhhh! C’mere. Have you heard about the Night Market?
“There are so few secrets left in life, I wanted to make something where you can’t put it in a search bar and get it.”
View More Shhhhh! C’mere. Have you heard about the Night Market?