First Friday - The Temple News

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,

Bus to First Friday

06 September 2013 Alexa Bricker

Temple will provide a bus to shuttle interested students to and from First Friday, located in Olde City.

3rd Street Gallery’s Philadelphia Community Exhibit puts local talent on display

30 January 2013 Cheyenne Shaffer

Local artists of any skill level could submit art to the gallery’s Philadelphia Community Exhibit, which opens to the public today, Jan. 30.

First Friday experience

19 September 2012 Esther Katro

“Gallery crawl” promotes local art, Old City history

04 September 2012 Jenelle Janci

First Friday offers both the Philadelphia art scene and the rich history of Old City.

Theater and performances find place in First Friday activities

26 March 2012 Nicole Welk

The Arden Theater will join in the First Friday festivities this month with “Tell Me a Story.” Old City’s First Friday is certainly the cultural hub of Philadelphia for visitors to view some of the

International festival celebrates fibers

27 February 2012 Nicole Welk

The kickoff for the biannual festival, FiberPhiladelphia, is during this month’s First Friday. March’s First Friday marks the beginning of an exciting two-month, citywide event celebrating a medium that’s often overlooked in the world of fine

First Friday preview

30 January 2012 Nicole Welk

Anyone considering attending February’s First Friday on Feb. 3 should be aware that it falls during Philadelphia’s Restaurant Week, held Jan. 29- Feb. 3. For those unfamiliar with Restaurant Week’s mission, some of Philadelphia’s best

First Friday Preview

31 October 2011 Alexandra Olivier

The Locks Gallery in Washington Square displays the work of artist Pat Steir, inspired by nature, at November’s First Friday exhibition. Art has the ability to embody a story that can be so graphic and

First Friday artists bring varied talents to Old City

03 October 2011 Alexandra Olivier

Sculptor Steve Blackburn and painter Catherine O’Connell discuss their work, which will be showcased at LGTripp Gallery Oct. 7. A performer works tirelessly on a routine so that on the day of the show their