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Bender paints birds with small inanimate objects in a surrealistic style.

Artist’s ‘magical realism’ takes flight at Cope House Gallery

If you are a fan of “magical realism” and its expression of wonder and intrigue, you just may fall in love with the art of Marie Bender. more

by Len Lear | 6/12/25

(Top) A charming graphite pencil illustration of frolickers in the woods. (Left) Whimsical birds, a frog and young angler are the products of Mack's fertile imagination. (Right) A colorful still-life by Richard Mack.

Solo exhibit of stunning art 60 years in the making

The “Rich Mack Retrospective” highlights the artist’s lifetime of creativity. more

by Len Lear | 5/29/25

“Donegal Rocks,” 2025, oil on canvas by Jeffrey Reed

Chestnut Hill artist captures Ireland's shifting skies

Artist Jeffrey Reed, of Chestnut Hill, has no family roots in Ireland, but he has visited the country annually for the last 25 years to paint its extraordinary landscapes. more

by Len Lear | 4/10/25

Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein will be exhibiting some of her floral photos through the end of April at the High Point Cafe in the Allens Lane Train Station.

Local rabbi’s photos bloom with messages of peace

Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein's stunning floral photo exhibit, "Flowers are Relationships," can now be seen at the High Point Cafe in the Allens Lane Train Station. more

by Len Lear | 4/3/25

“Wissahickon Bathers,” 30” x 40”, oil on board, by Joseph Lozano

Artist turns Wissahickon walks into gallery exhibit

When Covid hit, Joseph Lozano found himself taking long hikes in Wissahickon Park with his family. more

by Len Lear | 2/27/25

The roots of Kulu Mele dance troupe can be traced back to the childhood of founder Robert "Baba" Crowder, who began drumming on wooden crates, cheese boxes and other found objects as a youngster.

African dance pioneers set to perform at Hill library

The Philadelphia-based African dance and drum ensemble, Kulu Mele ("the mother whose children are the fish"), will perform on Feb. 25. more

by Len Lear | 2/20/25

The sculpture of artist Gail Lloyd, who worked as an actress and cinematographer in the independent film industry for over 25 years, has been exhibited at galleries throughout the Northwest Philadelphia area.

Mt. Airy artists 'Unearthed' in Allens Lane gallery

Three Mt. Airy artists are bringing their distinctive ceramic visions to The Carolyn and Howard Alber Gallery at Allens Lane Art Center. more

by Len Lear | 1/9/25

Jessie Tristan Read with “Number 1, Yellow.”

Former finance whiz now banking on abstract art world

You might think that finance and abstract art have as much in common as cheese and chalk. But Jessie Tristan Read proves they can coexist. more

by Len Lear | 12/19/24

"Floating Azaleas" is an example of the kind of work created by artist Ife Nii-Owoo, who will be featured in an exhibit at Allens Lane Art Center.

‘Shape of My Heart’ is a vibrant mixed-media odyssey

Ife Nii-Owoo was just 13 years old when she first stepped foot into Allens Lane Art Center in Mt. Airy. It changed the course of her life. more

by Len Lear | 9/26/24

Molly Rose Post, of West Mt. Airy, seen here with her children, is a jewelry artist and one of many festival exhibitors on Saturday, Sept. 28.

A fun festival of creativity at Allens Lane Art Center

In partnership with West Mt. Airy Neighbors, Allens Lane Art Center will be hosting its second annual Mt. Airy Arts Festival on Sat., Sept. 28. more

by Len Lear | 9/26/24

Shannon Cronin's “Reciprocal Portrait Projects,” 65 pairs of portraits, many created by nonpainters, will run from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 at the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), 7054 Germantown Ave.

‘Reciprocal Portrait Project’ is a brush with intimacy

In a world where genuine human connection can feel increasingly rare, one local artist has found a way to bridge the gap among friends, neighbors and even strangers. more

by Len Lear | 9/19/24

Fitzgerald (second from left) and her co-author, Mary McCormack (third from left), aided by other “West Wing” cast members, are currently on an extensive book tour to promote “What's Next.”

Hill native and 'West Wing' star now best-selling author

Melissa Fitzgerald, a Springside School graduate, has the No. 3 nonfiction book on the New York Times Best Sellers List. more

by Len Lear | 9/12/24

Ignacyo Matynia (blue face), who plays Razzorakk, and Kristen Vaganos, who plays Cleo, film a scene in “Higher Grounds,” a sci-fi film, on location in Wildwood, New Jersey.

CHA grad leaves Chestnut Hill for outer space

Christian Sarkis Graham is making waves in the indie film scene. more

by Len Lear | 8/1/24

“Floribunda,” oil on canvas, 68” x 56,” 1991, displays Batchelor's whimsical imagination.

A career retrospective blossoms amid art school uncertainty

The delicate flower paintings of Betsy Batchelor are part of a colorful career retrospective on exhibit at the Cope House Gallery in Germantown. more

by Len Lear | 6/23/24

Pragya Gupta -- shown here with her daughter, Althea, in Wissahickon Park -- came to Philadelphia to learn the ins and outs of high finance at Wharton, but she put her investment career on hold when she discovered she had a passion for art. Now the Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center is showcasing her talent.

A 7,948-mile journey from finance to fine art

It's a long way from northern India to Chestnut Hill – 7,948 miles, to be exact – but Pragya Gupta has navigated the distance quite smoothly. more

by Len Lear | 5/9/24

Mt. Airy artist Lisa Karese Volta's exhibit, “Holding My Breath Underwater,” can currently be seen until April 28 at the Cope House Galleries on the campus of Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.

A ‘breathtaking’ collection at Cope House Gallery

You might say there are many volts of artistic energy emitted by the stunning paintings of Mt. Airy artist Lisa Karese Volta. more

by Len Lear | 4/11/24

Dwayne Boone in his studio with his moose painting and collage.

Germantown artist studio pals exhibit work at MAAG

The original work of self-taught art studio mates Dwayne Boone and Alonzo Troy Humphrey will be presented in “Philly Through Our Eyes.” more

by Len Lear | 4/4/24

Faith Ringgold, who is now 93, painted this piece, “As Free and Independent States,” which depicts Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence right next to Martin Luther King's “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”

SCH gallery exhibition: ‘Perspective on the Past’

The exhibit features more than 20 paintings, prints, photographs, mixed media works and sculptures. more

by Len Lear | 1/25/24

Now a 73-year-old, 40-year resident of Mt. Airy, Aldrete has become known primarily for her abstract art, although for many years she did strictly representational work.

From Peru, with love, to Philadelphia’s northwest

As a child in Peru, Elena Maria Aldrete loved to color, like so many children all over the world. more

by Len Lear | 1/18/24

Hozack painted this piece, “Blowing Waves,” after a solo trip to St. Croix. “They had beautiful, calm beaches,” she said. “There was evidence of the hurricanes, but the Caribbean colors remain breathtaking.”

Dramatic coastal scenes now on exhibit at Palladio

Jay Susanin’s Palladio is exhibiting the paintings of vacation coastline scenes by Chestnut Hill artist Cathy Hozack. more

by Len Lear | 12/21/23

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Looming SEPTA cuts would remove five train lines, cut bus and metro schedules, and end service after 9 p.m. Older city residents will lose access to healthcare, food, community, entertainment and family.

Minister and author, 97, honored with ‘Trailblazer Award’

The Rev. Robert L. Polk, 97, has lived at Cathedral Village in upper Roxborough for the past 22 years. At one time, he was the only Black resident among more than 400 retirees.

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