Creative Philadelphia

Creative Philadelphia celebrates and promotes Philadelphia's vibrant arts and cultural community!

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Installation begins next week for the Joe Fraizer statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps!

Starting June 1, site prep & excavation begin. The Bronze statue moves from Stateside Live to the PMA steps by the end of June 2026. Stay tuned for unveiling details.

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Now Open!

"Philadelphia Stories 250: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Joy" is now on view through Creative Philadelphia's Art In City Hall program. Featuring 27 artists exploring LGBTQ+ identity, freedom, and joy.
On View through July 24, 2026, Rooms 116 & 592.

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"Philadelphia Stories 250: For the People, By the People" is now open through Creative Philadelphia's Art In City Hall, curated by Mural Arts. On view through July 24, 2026, at City Hall (2nd & 3rd Fl., NE Corner)

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"Grounded in Legacy, Growing in Vision" is now open! Presented through Creative Philadelphia's Art In City Hall program.

Featuring work by students & alumni. Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary on view through July 24, 2026, 5th Floor, NE Corner, City Hall.

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Creative Philadelphia announces Andre Saunders as the winner of our recent call for original quotes honoring Harriet Tubman’s legacy
"Carry your light into the dark, for on the other side of fear is freedom."

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The Philadelphia Art Commission approved the #PercentForArt project at Riverview Wellness Village.
Artists Marguerite de Messieres & Tsvetomir Naydenov will create sculptural seating & a monumental gateway inspired by themes of healing and connection.

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AMOR is back!
Robert Indiana's iconic AMOR (1998) has returned to Sister Cities Park following a full conservation and restoration process. Refreshed and restored, the culture is once again spreading love along the Parkway.

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Reginald Adams has been selected for the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center #PercentForArt project in Kingsessing! His artwork will celebrate community pride, history, and religion as part of the Rebuild renovations.
Stay Tuned!

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Reminder, Philadelphia! Help us honor Harriet Tubman.

Six finalist quotes for In Harriet’s Footsteps are live now. Vote by April 30 to choose the quote that will be inscribed on her City Hall statue in 2026.

Vote now: https://t.co/2DWSYthdbS

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You’re invited!
Join us on April 11 (2–5 PM) for the launch of Healing Verse Germantown: The Streets Are Talking, featuring 19 poems by Germantown residents turned into public art.
Learn More: https://t.co/An0YJnt07Z

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Philly Jazz Month Week 2!
Apr 9: Arturo Stable Trio @ Exuberance
Apr 10: Jazz Kissa @ SOOK vinyl & vintage
Apr 12: Open Streets West Walnut (10a-5p)
Apr 12: Jazz Vespers @ Mother Bethel AME
Apr 12: Gloria Galante Quartet @ Fallser Club
Apr 12: Elio Villafranca & Nazir Ebo Live

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Philadelphians, help us honor Harriet Tubman!

Six finalist quotes for In Harriet's Footsteps are live. Vote April 1 - 30 to choose the quote that will be inscribed on her statue at City Hall in 2026!

Vote:https://t.co/2DWSYthdbS

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Philly Jazz Month is Here!
Apr 1-2: Saul William meets Carlos Niño & Friends at Solar Myth
Apr 2: Carlos Niño / Aaron Shaw Duo at the Fabric Workshop and Museum
Apr 4: East Passyunk Jazz Crawl
Apr 7: We Get Requests at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Learn More➡️https://t.co/cxZgIdePki

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Call For Art: Philadelphia Stories 250

Local Photographers, submit your work for a City Hall exhibition celebrating America's 250th.

Theme: "Out of Many, One"

Deadline: May 4, 2026

Submit Now: https://t.co/MSozQN0tCz

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Call for Artists: Philadelphia Stories 250 - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Joy
Creative Philadelphia + Councilmember Rue Landau invite LGBTQ+ artists to submit work for a Pride exhibition at City Hall.
Deadline: April 26, 2026
Apply: https://t.co/yvIfD3jcxn

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Join us on March 31 (5-7 PM) at City Hall (Room 202) for the #PhillyJazzMonth Launch Event!
Co-presented by Creative Philadelphia + Mid Atlantic Arts, & partners Jazz Philadelphia + WRTI. We're kicking off a citywide jazz celebration all April!
⬆️ https://t.co/bgcIQxhaQq

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Creative Philadelphia celebrated Harriet Tubman Day, honoring the courage and her legacy.
We welcomed students from Friends Select School for a day of learning and reflection, exploring the story of Harriet Tubman and the lasting impact of influential African American leaders.

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We invite you to submit to "In Harriet's Footsteps", a call for original quotes reflecting on the legacy of Harriet Tubman.

One quote will be inscribed on the upcoming Harriet Tubman statue to be installed at City Hall.

Submit yours by March 1: https://t.co/Sei69XigVY

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at City Hall for the opening of Counter Narratives - Resistance and Resilience, by the Sankofa Artisans Guild, and My Skin is Black, curated by Debra Powell-Wright.

Honoring Black history, legacy & resilience through powerful fiber art.

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Yesterday, the City Council passed a resolution honoring Black Women Nurturing Culture, celebrating the leadership of Creative Philadelphia's Chief Cultural Officer, Val Gay.

Thanks to the City Council for this recognition of Black women shaping our city's culture.