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Sounds of Philadelphia
This summer, VIA’s facade is transformed into a daily open-air listening experience, celebrating the music, culture, and creative spirit of Philadelphia.
FREE & open to the public Mon-Sun 11am-1pm
Designing the Future of Fairmount Park: Vision, Stewardship, and Partnership for Philadelphia's Signature Public Space
Brought to you by DAG, Tony Sorrentino - the new CEO of Fairmount Park - will share his vision for the future of Philadelphia's largest and most significant public landscape. Sorrentino will explore how thoughtful leadership, design excellence, environmental stewardship, and community engagement can shape the park's next chapter.
WIA x Matriarchy Build - In Conversation
Join AIA Philadelphia's Women in Architecture Committee and Matriarchy Build for an evening exploring the experiences and perspectives of women working in the trades.
Sounds of Philadelphia Pop-Up: Acoustic Pop Punk Sing-Along
Popping up as a part of our Sounds of Philadelphia series: “Acoustic Pop Punk Sing-Along”!
Sounds of Philadelphia Pop-Up: Opera on Tap presents Pagliacci
Popping up as a part of our Sounds of Philadelphia series: Opera on Tap Philadelphia presents: Pagliacci!
Drop Spindle for Beginners - The Weaving Circle
Learn the basics of spinning yarn using a top whorl drop spindle! You’ll learn the fundamental techniques of spinning fiber into yarn, from drafting fiber to adding twist
Beginner Wheel Throwing - The Ceramics Dept
Learn the basics of wheel throwing at the Ceramics Dept!
Sculptural Bangles Workshop - ARIMAS Metal Lab
In this beginner-friendly ARIMAS Metal Lab workshop, you will shape, hammer, texture, finish, and personalize metal into a wearable piece made by hand.
FringeArts: Blank Placard Dance, Replay
For the 2026 Philly Fringe Festival, choreographers Anne Collod and Sherwood Chen lead twenty local performers in picking up the placards and marching through Center City, starting at the Village of Industry and Art.
People’s Cinema Club: Latine Heritage Month Program: Philly Documentary Filmmaker Showcase
People’s Cinema Club is a weekly film series curated by Philadelphia's independent film community.
Intro to Handbuilding - The Ceramics Dept
In this class students will learn the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay! We will learn how to make unique functional and sculptural objects through pinching, coiling and slab techniques.
Sounds of Philadelphia Pop-Up: Hermit Jazz by Cornelius Boots
Popping up as a part of our Sounds of Philadelphia series: “Hermit Jazz” by Cornelius Boots!
Beginner Wheel Throwing - The Ceramics Dept
Learn the basics of wheel throwing at the Ceramics Dept!
People’s Cinema Club: We Strangers
People’s Cinema Club is a weekly film series curated by Philadelphia's independent film community.
Association for Public Art: Artist Talk with Paul Ramírez Jonas
Hear artist Paul Ramírez Jonas discuss his monumental interactive sculpture Let Freedom Ring — on view in Philadelphia at Cherry Street Pier from June 4 - September 27, 2026 — with the Association for Public Art’s Charlotte Cohen and Monument Lab’s Paul Farber.
Intro to Handbuilding - The Ceramics Dept
In this class students will learn the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay! We will learn how to make unique functional and sculptural objects through pinching, coiling and slab techniques.
Beginner Wheel Throwing - The Ceramics Dept
Learn the basics of wheel throwing at the Ceramics Dept!
People’s Cinema Club: Do You Love Me
People’s Cinema Club is a weekly film series curated by Philadelphia's independent film community.
Intro to Handbuilding - The Ceramics Dept
In this class students will learn the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay! We will learn how to make unique functional and sculptural objects through pinching, coiling and slab techniques.
People’s Cinema Club: Tongues Untied
People’s Cinema Club is a weekly film series curated by Philadelphia's independent film community.
Sounds of Philadelphia Pop-Up: Not Without Her Stories
Popping up as a part of our Sounds of Philadelphia series: “Not Without Her Stories!”
Jared Jansen Fall ‘26 Collection Launch
Jared Jansen launches the Fall ‘26 Collection, exploring the clash between everyday silhouettes, unique textures, and modern design ideas. RSVP to attend the collection launch event.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
Daisy Workshop - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
Combining Handbuilding Methods for Vessel Building, Class 7/7, The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
Silver Stacking Rings Workshop
Join ARIMAS Studio for a beginner friendly sterling silver stacking ring workshop in Center City Philadelphia. Learn foundational metalsmithing techniques as you shape, texture, and finish your own rings in an intimate studio setting. No prior experience required.
Combining Handbuilding Methods for Vessel Building, Class 6/7, The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
Wheel Throwing 101, Class 6/6 - The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
Intro to TouchDesigner
Join Ana Estarita , Philly SIGGRAPH, and DesignPhilly for a hands-on introduction to TouchDesigner, the node-based visual programming tool for real-time graphics. This is the first session of an upcoming series, designed to give you a solid foundation.
Design in Transit: How the Visual Culture of Each City’s Subway Reveals its Urban Identity
Brought to you by DAG, David Seltzer will discuss his book Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subways Around the World. The premise of the book is that the visual culture of each subway, metro, tube or u-bahn—its architecture, art installations, vehicles, map, logo, wayfinding, and even typeface—reflects the distinct personality of the city it serves.
Combining Handbuilding Methods for Vessel Building, Class 5/7, The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
Wheel Throwing 101, Class 5/6 - The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
Blackstar Film Festival 2026 Opening Night Party
Kick off the festival in style with music, dancing and more!
Phillies Ice Cream Hat Workshop - The Stained Glass Project
In this 3 hour workshop, you’ll step up to the plate and learn the fundamentals of stained glass while creating your own Phillies Ice Cream Hat piece. Perfect for beginners, this class covers every step of the process, from cutting and grinding glass to foiling and soldering your design together.
Combining Handbuilding Methods for Vessel Building, Class 4/7, The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
Lightbox Presents: Physical Media Fair
Lightbox Film Center presents our first Physical Media Fair on August, 1 at Village of Industry & Art. Stop by and browse for books, zines, blu-rays & DVDs, records, and much more.
Wheel Throwing 101, Class 4/6 - The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
Combining Handbuilding Methods for Vessel Building, Class 3/7, The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
The Routledge Handbook of Urban Design Practice
Celebrate the launch of The Routledge Handbook of Urban Design Practice, a new collection featuring more than 100 contributors exploring the future of cities and urban design. The evening includes PechaKucha-style presentations from editors and contributors—including Philadelphia-based authors Lou Huang, Ariel Ben-Amo, Lindsey Scannapieco, and Allen Penniman—followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A on the challenges and opportunities shaping more equitable, resilient, and livable communities.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
One Day Workshop (Choose Your Design) - The Stained Glass Project
Have you always wanted to try stained glass? This beginner friendly workshop is the perfect introduction.
Wheel Throwing 101, Class 3/6 - The Ceramics Dept
Our classes offer a supportive environment to explore wheel throwing at your own pace. Each session begins with an instructor demonstration followed by plenty of hands-on practice, giving you the guidance and time you need to develop your craft. Classes meet once a week for three hours.
333 Open Studios
The artists, makers, and designers within Studio 333 are organizing Open Studios open to all!
CreativeMornings: Brian Phillips
CreativeMornings Philadelphia welcomes Brian Phillips, Founding Principal and Creative Director of Interface Studio Architects (ISA). An award-winning architect, planner, and urban designer, Brian is known for transformative projects including Cherry Street Pier, Ambler Yards, BalletX, and the 100K Houses initiative.