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(This parking lot at 23rd and Arch Streets will be transformed, starting May 18th, into the "Phair" open-air market. Photo provided)

Positively Philadelphia: Philly “Phair”

A new open air market is coming to Philadelphia, giving artists a chance to show off their work and buyers a chance to discover an up-and-coming artist.

2013/05/12

(Artitst Ellsworth Kelly and museum curator Judith Dolkart stand in front of his "Sculpture for a Large Wall." Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Barnes Museum Brings In a New Artist, Contemporary Albeit Temporary

Beginning May 4th and running though Labor Day, the Barnes will host its first solo exhibit of contemporary art, and the first outside show in 90 years.

2013/04/30

(Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz. Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: A Local Couple’s Amazing Art Collection

Philadelphia art collectors Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz have amassed an an impressive collection of “outsider” art which is being prepared for exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

2013/03/03

(Yannick Nézet-Séguin, right, conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra in this provided file photo by Jessica Griffin.)

Positively Philadelphia: Philadelphia Orchestra Concert Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

The concert begins at 4pm on MLK Day at Martin Luther King High School, and the orchestra’s new music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will be there.

2013/01/20

Former American Idol Star To Perform At Bucks County Playhouse

The holiday season comes to life at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope this month with performances of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” featuring a former American Idol star with local ties.

2012/12/08

(Shino tumblers, porcelain. Artist: Lynne Berman)

Positively Philadelphia: Holiday Gifts By Local Fine Artists

A Philadelphia nonprofit for artists and art lovers is offering something special for the holidays.

2012/11/25

(Show organizers Nancy O'Meara, left, and Lisa Woolbert at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where vendors were setting up their booths. Credit: John McDevitt)

Philly Art Museum’s 36th Annual Crafts Sale Opens Thursday

Just in time for holiday shopping, a prestigious, four-day craft show and sale, benefiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art, begins at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

2012/11/07