Philadelphia visual arts events

2013 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

Thursday, May 30 3:00p

Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia

I have Two admision tickets for Thursday, May 30, 2013 (these are one-day tickets). I have One ticket for Norman Reedus Photo Op (limit two people per photo)...

Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, May 18 2:00p

The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia

Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! Franklin Institute staffers involved in the discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin are being killed...

Screenings Under The Stars: The Dark Knight Rises

Thursday, Jul 11 8:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Trying to decide between spending the night at the movie theater and enjoying a warm summer night outside? Now you don't have to choose...

Screenings Under The Stars: Silver Linings Playbook

Thursday, Jul 18 8:00p

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Trying to decide between spending the night at the movie theater and enjoying a warm summer night outside? Now you don't have to choose...

Centennial Grown-Up Tours

Saturday, May 18 2:00p

Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia

Take a trip back in time and enjoy the restored architecture and rich history of Memorial Hall...

Making Tintypes

Saturday, Sep 14 7:00p

Project Basho, Philadelphia

This hands-on workshop is designed to leave you with a solid understanding of the wet plate process...

Style and Light in Photography

Saturday, Jun 22 7:00p

Project Basho, Philadelphia

A photographer's ability to capture images of what they see involves balancing lighting and the aesthetics of their vision...

Gallery Reception-Photographic Israel and Petah Tikvah: Photographs by Netanel Eliezer Portier

Thursday, May 23 6:00p

Gershman Y, Philadelphia

This exhibit, guest curated by Netanel Portier, weaves together rarely-seen images of Israel from the Lenkin Family Collection of Photography at U Penn Libraries– along with photographs by two Is...

Bookbinding

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, Philadelphia

This one-day workshop will teach you how to make and wrap your own cover and learn how to sew an entire sketchbook using the "Coptic stitch"...

Miniature Dimensional and Flat Needle Felting

Sunday, Jun 30 12:00p

Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, Philadelphia

Participants can bring a photo of their house, or a house they'd like to re-create (roughly 4"). We'd learn the basics of flat needle felting with loose wool and added yarn embellishments...

"Caveat Emptor - Fakes, Forgeries and Reproductions" - A Seminar to Benefit The Center for Art in Wood

Thursday, May 23 9:30a

Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Philadelphia

This mini-course, presented by Charles F...

Garbage Warrior Film Screening & Discussion Featuring Jonah Reynolds

Friday, May 24 7:00p

Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Garbage Warrior, is an award-winning documentary about innovative architect, Michael Reynolds and his Earthship design, a building structure that is completely sustainable...

Opening Reception "Susan Hagen: Social Studies"

Friday, Jun 7 5:00p

The Center for Art in Wood, Philadelphia

Join us for the opening reception of "Susan Hagen: Social Studies" and meet the artist! In this solo show, Hagen exhibits new works, curated by Robin Rice, which address themes of social awareness,...

Japanese Tea Ceremony: Omotesenke Tea School

Saturday, Oct 12 1:00p

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia

Experience a traditional tea ceremony demonstration at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions...

Salvaging New Ideas: Reflections on a Residency Program

Saturday, May 25 1:00p

The Center for Art in Wood, Philadelphia

A closing gallery talk with exhibiting artist Mark Gardner, moderated by Executive Director Albert LeCoff. Event is free, RSVP to The Center by calling 215-923-8000.

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