Ever wondered what it looks like inside of a true artist’s studio? Now you can get the chance with the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours. The yearly tour will be taking place on October 5-6 for the East Broad Street section and then Oct. 19-20 for the West Broad Street end. More than 300 artists will be holding sections at venues and those interested can create their own itineraries at philaopenstudios.org. There is a vast amount of options to choose from when it comes to planning which studios to see. There will be sculptures, ceramics, paintings and much more for viewing. It is encouraged for those participating to explore the neighborhoods after they are done with viewing at the venue to see new places in the area.
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Selections from the Permanent Collection
The Fabric Workshop and Museum located on Arch Street in Philadelphia is a unique museum that focuses on creating new art out of unconventional materials and fabrics. Since June 22, the museum has been showing a series of documents from The Permanent Collection. This exhibit will only be lasting throughout the fall and will showcase FWM’s artistic history that was made with creative contemporary artists. Many movements within the field of The Fabric Workshop since 1977 will be shown throughout the exhibit. There are over 5,600 objects for display in the exhibit. Work by prior resident artists such as Sidney Goodman, Tom Marioni and Jean Shin will be showcased. The museum is $3 for each adult and the exhibit is located at 1222 Arch Street.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Looking to bring a splash of fun to someone?
Sometimes college students end up with a kid by their side for the day, and one who isn’t easily entertained. If a student such as yourself or someone that you may know is stuck babysitting for the night, the Philadelphia Museum of Art may be the place to take them.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has options for kids, families and friends through both audio and self-guided tours. For students who babysit or have younger siblings, there is a tour that allows kids to imagine they’re a knight getting ready to be in a tournament. The “Arms and Armors” collection will be viewed, followed by opportunities for drawing and writing. There is also a chance for kids to make their own rug through the “Discover Design” program, where Islamic art is studied for its colors and patterns. Lastly, interesting landscape paintings from all over Europe can be studied through the program “Looking at Landscapes.”
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and until 8:45 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays. It’s located at 2000 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Admission for students is $14.
For more information on visiting, the visitor’s hotline can be reached at (215)-763-8100.
