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Separating art from the artist isn’t enough, Kanye proves it

24 January 2023 Sarah Frasca and Molly Fiske

Two students argue there are real-life consequences for continuing to consume content from problematic celebrities.

PAFA displays hundreds of art students’ work

12 February 2019 Luke Smith

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts opened 200 private studios to visitors for its annual Open Studio Night on Friday. The event showcased works by the academy’s undergraduate and graduate students. Artists remained in

Artist event group hosts Black History Month exhibit

05 February 2019 Keenan Austin

To kick off Black History Month, event group Nominal Artists hosted the Obsidian Art Show, which showcased the work of up-and-coming Black artists and musicians on First Friday. The gallery took place at Trolley Shop,

HERspace visual arts festival showcases women’s ideas

09 October 2018 Hannah Burns

Art organization Philly Art Collective hosted the HERspace Women’s Art Festival, a one-night event promoting emerging Philadelphia women artists, on Saturday at its gallery on 3rd Street in Old City. The event gave female-identifying people

Artists duel for Knight grants

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

The Knight Foundation offers grants to improve arts in the city. The Knight Arts Foundation has selected its 55 finalists for this year’s Knight Arts Challenge, which reviewed more than 1,200 ideas from art producers

Innovation, art and design unite at TEDxPhilly

14 November 2011 Sara Khan

TEDxPhilly brought together urban designers, scholars, artists and reform advocates, among others, to discuss issues in Philadelphia. In an effort to advance positive change, TEDxPhilly aimed to ignite a dialogue. The second annual lecture series

A night filled with fashion, music and art

08 February 2011 Mark Longacre

RAW: Natural Born Artists, held an event that exposed independent artists, ranging from fashion designers to musicians. The craft of art has transcended from the first grade macaroni sculptures and paper mache models. While abstract

Artists depicted in film stay relevant

30 November 2009 Nicole Welk

From Dalí to Pollock, the public’s fascination with artists and their lives continues through film.

Coffee shops a welcoming venue for art

23 September 2009 Nicole Welk

For artists looking to market their work, a local coffee shop might be a good starting point.