Philadelphia visual arts events

Style and Light in Photography

Saturday, Jun 22 7:00p

A photographer's ability to capture images of what they see involves balancing lighting and the aesthetics of their vision...

Screenings Under The Stars: The Avengers

Thursday, Aug 1 8:30p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Trying to decide between spending the night at the movie theater and enjoying a warm summer night outside? Now you don't have to choose...

Swan Lake Mariinsky Live 2D

Thursday, Jun 6 6:30p

UA Riverview Stadium 17, Philadelphia

Tchaikovsky's ballet about a princess cursed to live as a swan by day and a human by night.

Toussaint Louverture Screening in Philadelphia

Sunday, Jun 2 2:00p

Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia

We are screening the Philadelphia premiere of Toussaint Louverture starring Jimmy Jean-Louis! This is a special fundraising event for Hipcinema and Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia...

Susan Hagen Artist’s Talk at Philadelphia Art Alliance

Thursday, Jul 11 6:00p

Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia

Join The Center for Art in Wood's exhibiting artist Susan Hagen at the Philadelphia Art Alliance as she discusses her work on the individual and the social contexts. Event is free...

Screenings Under The Stars: The Dark Knight Rises

Thursday, Jul 11 8:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Trying to decide between spending the night at the movie theater and enjoying a warm summer night outside? Now you don't have to choose...

Opening Reception "Susan Hagen: Social Studies"

Friday, Jun 7 5:00p

The Center for Art in Wood, Philadelphia

Join us for the opening reception of "Susan Hagen: Social Studies" and meet the artist! In this solo show, Hagen exhibits new works, curated by Robin Rice, which address themes of social awareness,...

Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, Jun 15 2:00p

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt! A curator's been murdered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but he's left a trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art...

Box Score

Saturday, Jun 8 6:00p

Frame Fatale, Philadelphia

Mixed-media collages by Randel Plowman, Author of The Collage Workbook, Library Journal's Best Art Instruction Book 2012...

Salvaging New Ideas: Reflections on a Residency Program

Saturday, May 25 1:00p

The Center for Art in Wood, Philadelphia

A closing gallery talk with exhibiting artist Mark Gardner, moderated by Executive Director Albert LeCoff. Event is free, RSVP to The Center by calling 215-923-8000.

2013 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

Thursday, May 30 3:00p

Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia

I have Two admision tickets for Thursday, May 30, 2013 (these are one-day tickets). I have One ticket for Norman Reedus Photo Op (limit two people per photo)...

Miniature Dimensional and Flat Needle Felting

Sunday, Jun 30 12:00p

Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, Philadelphia

Participants can bring a photo of their house, or a house they'd like to re-create (roughly 4"). We'd learn the basics of flat needle felting with loose wool and added yarn embellishments...