Winter Fountains On The Benjamin Franklin Parkway

'Glowing Video Projections On The Benjamin Franklin Parkway' The Winter Fountains exhibition, part of the city's Parkway 100 Celebration, illuminates the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this winter with a stunning nighttime display of glowing videos projected onto four large domes. These inspirational installations will be showcased until March 18, 2018 and can be found at Aviator Park, outside the Rodin Museum, at the Park Towne Place Residences and at the Spring Garden Triangle. Exhibition … [Read more...]

Future Sensations At The Oval

 'Awesome Light and Digital Installation' Jump into the future with this never-before-seen global exhibition of epic proportions. This visionary attraction takes visitors on a sensory journey of science, storytelling and art that celebrates the past three and a half centuries and offers glimpses into future innovations that will transform the world. Philadelphia is one of only four cities around the world and the only U.S. city to host this futuristic traveling exhibit which will be held at … [Read more...]

The Magic Carpet at The Oval

 'Transforming The Oval into Art Philly Style' Exploring the Benjamin Franklin Parkway can be exciting, which offers art museums, wonderful public spaces and has been host to many pop-up sites and concerts. The 8 acre public space, The Oval, will be transformed into a "Magic Carpet" from July 16 to August 17. The first season was last years Pop-Up Beach, which was a fun success.  In its second season, the Association for Public Art commissioned renowned local artist and designer Candy Coated … [Read more...]

Mural Arts Program in Philly – Fun with Art

'Creating Awareness with Art while having Fun' , History of the Mural Arts Program The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program began in 1984 through the Mayor Wilson Goode era as the Anti-Graffiti Network. The main purpose was to reach out to graffiti writers and redirect their artistic energies of destructive graffiti and apply it to constructive mural painting projects. This program, since it's inception, has produced over 3,000 murals which have adorned the affection of many … [Read more...]

October is Mural Arts Month in Philadelphia

'Featuring Exhibitions, Walking Tours, Mural Dedications, Paint Days & More' The Mural Arts Program has been around for 28 years. The program has united artists and communities through a collaborate process, allowing others to create art that transforms public places and individual lives. These murals even create unique project-based learning opportunities for thousands of marginalized youth and adults in several types of art programs. During the entire month of October, the Mural Arts … [Read more...]

Open Air on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

'Awesome 3-D Interactive Light Display Appearing in the Skies of Philadelphia' Open Air will be introduced along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a whole month.  24 powerful robotic searchlights will create enormous three-dimensional light formations, which will be visible up to 10 miles away, all by your voices. Open Air Experience & Atmosphere The City of Philadelphia is always promoting some form of art, especially of which takes place in the Art Museum District. With so many … [Read more...]