Broke in Philly

Mural Arts closing Kensington arts center next to Somerset Station, with vows to relaunch elsewhere

The shutdown, ostensibly because of zoning issues, is a loss to many in the neighborhood.

A tiny tile rowhome appears in South Philly’s ‘electric’ art alley

The dollhouse-sized artwork, by an anonymous creator, is just down the block from several vibrant, large-scale murals.

In three new ‘First 100 Days’ posters, Philly artists lay out policies for Biden and Harris

The Mural Arts project was a bigger success than its creators imagined.

The ‘Anti Flower Show Movement’ and the black and white photo sticker all over Philly streets

Who's behind the viral image, and are they trolling for a reason?

12 awesome (and safe) Valentine’s Day dates that support Philly entrepreneurs

Options include cookie decorating, serenades, card making and...romantic Zoom crashing.

‘Love In Isolation’ portrait series celebrates the beauty of Black Philadelphia creators

Grounded by the pandemic, the world-famous fashion designer behind Ikiré Jones went searching for inspiration at home.

4 years, 1,400 t-shirts and one message: Trump sucks

West Philly photographer Lori Waselchuk started her apparel messaging project exactly four years ago.

Royal Izakaya’s $1,000 nigiri plate is basically art

Chef Jesse Ito usually turns down requests because the dish is so time intensive.

Someone tore down the new tribute to LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez within 48 hours

The building owner said they expected the artwork to remain up until at least the end of the month.

Down the block from the whitewashed mural, a colorful new Gloria Casarez tribute

Queer artist Tiff Urquhart eased her pain by installing a wheatpaste of the LGBTQ icon.

‘Draw to Action’ coloring book features Philly artists and supports Philly nonprofits

When you buy a copy, you can choose which org gets the proceeds.

The unexpectedly short history of the Gloria Casarez mural, whitewashed from the Gayborhood

Developers have apologized for painting over the image of the groundbreaking LGBTQ activist.

These street art projects tell the story of Philadelphia in 2020

In a year that cried out for it, artists created hope, spread awareness, honored victims, and added beauty to the city.

This 15th century Carthusian monk looks exactly like a dude from Northeast Philly

Thanks to an observation by Bucks native Colt Shaw, the Medieval young boul has gone viral.

Election 2020

Four Seasons Total Landscaping becomes high-end diorama art in Berlin

Artist Tracey Snelling, who specializes in multimedia sculpture, said the piece is meant as political commentary.

Holidays in Philly

2020 guide to Philly gift guides: Keep it local with pop-ups, independent shops and virtual holiday markets

How to skip the big chains and safely support makers, artists and entrepreneurs in your community.

Ceramic shop opens on Baltimore Avenue with hopes to inspire more Black clay artists

Philly native Stefani Threet wants to show young folks that "that careers exist outside the box of basic jobs."

Yarn vending machine? Bright pink box lands in North Philly, thanks to a young Black entrepreneur

It’s a new venture from the woman behind Emani Milan, whose custom crochet is worn by Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion.

6 GIFs that let you experience the fantastic outdoor art at the tip of South Philadelphia

The Navy Yard installation by Group X is up till the day before Election Day.

Philly’s coronavirus response

With hits like ‘Gritty spanking Trump,’ this South Street art shop is surviving against all odds

Instagram Live auctions and neighbor donations have kept the onetime pop-up going.