Print and Picture Collection / Free Library

PIX is home to diverse collections of fine art prints, photographs, drawings, and artists’ books, as well as historical images of Philadelphia.

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Which Old Owl are you today? Left (1957 lithograph) - Center (1957 charcoal drawing) - or Right (1957 3 color lithograph). Charcoal drawing just added to @PIX_FLP Benton Spruance Collection.

[Grip, the Raven (and the FLP Rare Book Dept) @GripTheRaven]

Our cultural heritage friends may already be familiar with the sad story of the Philadelphia History Museum. A hearing is coming Monday but there's little clarity on how (or if!) Drexel will keep Philadelphia's stories accessible to Philadelphians.

https://t.co/qwQSXR8MrN

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Happy Valentine's Day! This eagle was inspired by a WPA pamphlet included in our exhibition "For The Greatest Number: The New Deal Revisited," which closes THIS Friday, February 18. Visit https://t.co/tqKpzAJSLJ for more info!

[HistoryFLP @HistoryFLP]

Want to learn more about the history of the Philadelphia publishing scene? Check out tonight's program from the @FreeLibrary and @moonstonearts https://t.co/EzkY5v8F8C

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Exhibition ends Friday February 18!

[Grip, the Raven (and the FLP Rare Book Dept) @GripTheRaven]

Puddle jump your way to @FreeLibrary Parkway Central for your last chance to see "For the Greatest Number: The New Deal Revisited" here on the 3rd floor.

Extended until February 18! That's two weeks! Ten days! Eleven if you count today!

[Grip, the Raven (and the FLP Rare Book Dept) @GripTheRaven]

What is this, a log college for ants?!?

Two weeks left to see tiny model homes made by the PA Museum Extension Project.

https://t.co/S2d75peVrI

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Exhibition Extended 2 weeks: For the Greatest Number exhibition at the Free Library ends 2/18 https://t.co/5jsUPRA9KQ

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

@MrVaccaro1 @FreeLibrary @HistoryFLP 😍😍😍

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Tomorrow at Noon! Join Virginia Maksymowicz, Blaise Tobia and Dr. Colleen Hooper for a presentation about how CETA put artists to work on a scale not seen since the New Deal. https://t.co/9wVeqt20TH

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

⁠Wednesday 12/15 at Noon - CETA and the Arts: Lunchtime Zoom - Learn more and RSVP at https://t.co/zgtVvZUJyr
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[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

⁠Wednesday 12/15 at Noon - CETA and the Arts: Lunchtime Zoom - Learn more and RSVP at https://t.co/zgtVvZUJyr
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[Free Library of Philadelphia @FreeLibrary]

Come see the new exhibition at the Parkway Central Library, Under the Sea, now through the end of February!

Located on the second floor, it explores the marine world and the human impact on it, featuring materials from the Map Collection, @PIX_FLP, and @ClrcFlp! 🐚🐙🌊

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Watch the recording of "What Should a *NEW* New Deal Be?" here: https://t.co/dkLc1N2bVT @KendraPHL @TheatrePhilly @PhilaParkandRec @GripTheRaven @FreeLibrary

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Monday 11/8 - Join 4 Philadelphians who represent art, labor & public policy as they debate "What Should a *New* New Deal Be?". Register @ https://t.co/UNyZR9H7Al
Part of the exhibition "For the Greatest Number: The New Deal Revisited" @FreeLibrary

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

We pulled out Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Philosophy of Umbrellas by Richard Minsky for a visiting class from @MooreCollegeArt - and finally figured out how to display it! @LuxMentis @masterbinder

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Join @PIX_FLP & @FreeLibrary Art Dept. tomorrow at NOON for a free lunchtime zoom: Art of the New Deal. Prints, Posters, Photos, Index of American Design, and more! Register at https://t.co/wyqPJVYRLv

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Monday 11/8 - Join 4 Philadelphians who represent art, labor & public policy as they debate "What Should a *New* New Deal Be?". Register @ https://t.co/UNyZR9H7Al
Part of the exhibition "For the Greatest Number: The New Deal Revisited" @FreeLibrary

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Thursday at 5:30! Join the @FreeLibrary Art Department for this virtual book talk with author Sherry L. Howard. https://t.co/g0ak18gJY3

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Did you vote by mail and miss out on a voting sticker? @FreeLibrary Special Collections Division has stickers for you! - https://t.co/XcDsjfxzJU

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Check out the latest Print & Picture Collection newsletter to learn more about the exhibition For The Greatest Number: The New Deal Revisited, and sign up for related programs. https://t.co/hTA7AqynnV

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Next Tuesday at 2! Register to reserve your spot.

[HistoryFLP @HistoryFLP]

Join us in-person on November 2 to view rarely seen publications from the New Deal @GripTheRaven @FreeLibrary https://t.co/w1qK5RWhGB

[Print and Picture Collection / Free Library @PIX_FLP]

Tomorrow! Thursday, September 30 at 6 PM: Join Chef Shayla for Pickling as Preservation: Putting Up Our Harvest, an online cooking program that highlights New Deal era cooking.
FREE registration for this online offering is required via Zoom. https://t.co/Gx9t7N1B0o