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New Educational Program At The Barnes Brings Art To Children

The Barnes Foundation has begun a year-long program which is designed to spark an appreciation for art among middle school students.

2012/10/10

Guide To DesignPhiladelphia 2012

This October, check out Philly’s vibrant design scene at the aptly-named DesignPhiladelphia, featuring five days of workshops, conferences, installations, exhibits and more.

2012/10/08

Top Bizarre Statues And Public Art In Philadelphia

From enormous board game pieces sprinkled throughout the city to a giant clothespin and something that looks like a huge tooth, there’s always something to see in Philadelphia.

2012/10/01

Art Auction To Be Held At Playhouse In Bucks County

The newly renovated Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope has been an inspiration for several local artists and their work will be available for you to buy Saturday night from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. during an event designed to raise money for the theater.

2012/09/29

"Hide & Seek" by RA Friedman (Credit: RA Friedman)

‘Big Nude’ Photo Shoot Happening In Philadelphia–And You’re Invited To Participate

On Monday, Sept. 17th, photographer RA Friedman will be setting up shop at The Rotunda for “The Big Nude Pinhole Shoot.”

2012/08/28

The Barnes Foundation (Credit: Steve Tawa)

Friday Nights At The Barnes

How’s this for a Friday night: great world music, a glass of wine and some of the most beautiful art in the world, at one of Philadelphia’s most impressive museums?

2012/08/25

LIGHTS FOR THE CURE, the area’s first public service campaign that used the lighting of buildings and landmarks to promote a cause, lights up the skyline pink for the 10th year in a row this October in an effort to encourage women to schedule a mammogram as well as celebrate breast cancer survivors and honor those who lost their battle with this disease.

Digital Art Contest Creates Canvas Out Of PECO Building’s Lights

Want to see your art on Philadelphia’s PECO Building? Starting in September, you just might be able to.

2012/08/14

(An art class in one of the galleries at the Barnes Foundation's previous location in Merion, Pa. Photo provided by Barnes Foundation)

Lincoln University Takes Steps To Enhance Partnership With The Barnes Foundation

Even as Saadia Lawton came to Lincoln University two years ago to teach art, she couldn’t figure out why the school had never developed a nationally known program in visual arts and museum studies.

2012/08/12

Offering Of The Angels: Treasures From The Uffizi Gallery

For more information on the Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery, visit michenermuseum.org.

2012/07/17

‘Offering Of The Angels’ At The Michener Art Museum

Fred Beans is sponsoring a new exhibit, “Offering of the Angels: Treasures of the Uffizi Gallery,” at the Michener Art Museum.

2012/07/03

BLOG: Rockwell Prints Offered At Goodwill Art Sale

By Jim Donovan: Are you looking for some art work for your living room wall? Well have I got a deal for you. How about framed and unframed pieces for as little as 99 cents! […]

2012/06/22

Prepare To Scream: ‘Horror Con’ Is Coming To Philadelphia

Funerary violins, an un-dead puppeteer and a horror-filled burlesque show. It might sound morbid, but that’s the point.

2012/06/14

Top Iconic Works Of Art In Philadelphia

Philadelphia has been called home by some of the world’s greatest artists, and the city is filled with artistic treasures at every turn.

2012/04/16

Top Upcoming Art Festivals In Philadelphia

Expectations for the 2012 creative scene in Philadelphia are high, but the spring and summer lineup of festivals will satisfy any art aficionado. Check out the top upcoming festivities to fulfill a serious, or just curious, art fix.

2012/04/02

(Image provided by Phila. Museum of Art)

Van Gogh’s Dreams App

Whether you’re an art lover or not, this app let’s you peek into the mind of Vincent Van Gogh and it’s a fascinating look at the troubled Dutch painter.

2012/02/23

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