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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Category: Arts
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.
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The 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?
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Intimate 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.
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The Architect and the Candidate: An election comic
An election comic by Aaron Krolikowski
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ARTSHIP 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.
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An 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.
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In 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.
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[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.
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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.
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Arts 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.
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Graffito 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.
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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.
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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.
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SUITE 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.
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Back 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.
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#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.
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Art 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
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Shhhhh! 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.”
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