Creative Philadelphia

Reminder: Apply for Creative Philadelphia's MSB Interpretive Panels public art opportunity! Artist teams will create permanent interpretive panels with AR components honoring civic service. Budget: $250,000 Deadline: July 12, 2026 Apply: bit.ly/4fS63V2

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the historic unveiling of the Joe Frazier statue at its new permanent home near the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Together, we honored the legacy of a true Philadelphia Champion.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of "Founders of Philadelphia Sports"! Special thanks to the Philadelphia Sports Museum and artist Jonathan Mandell for celebrating Philadelphia's sports legacy with us.

You're invited to the official unveiling of the Joe Frazier statue at its new permanent home at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Monday June, 29 / 10 A.M. RSVP: bit.ly/4w4bx3J

Interested in the MSB Interpretive Panels opportunity? Join Creative Philadelphia's virtual Artist Info Meeting to learn more about this art commission honoring Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander and Philadelphia's municipal workforce. June 30 | 6-7 PM Register: bit.ly/4vg4yVg

Creative Philadelphia is seeking artist teams to create four permanent interpretative panels with AR components at the Municipal Services Building. Inspired by Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander and Philadelphia's municipal workforce. Apply by July 12, 2026 Apply: bit.ly/4fS63V2

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of the "Philadelphia Stories 250" Art in City Hall series! We're grateful to our partners, artists, and community members who helped celebrate Philadelphia's stories, creativity, and culture through art.

Installation begins next week for the Joe Fraizer statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps! Starting June 1, site prep & excavation begin. The Bronze statue moves from Stateside Live to the PMA steps by the end of June 2026. Stay tuned for unveiling details.

Now Open! "Philadelphia Stories 250: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Joy" is now on view through Creative Philadelphia's Art In City Hall program. Featuring 27 artists exploring LGBTQ+ identity, freedom, and joy. On View through July 24, 2026, Rooms 116 & 592.

"Philadelphia Stories 250: For the People, By the People" is now open through Creative Philadelphia's Art In City Hall, curated by Mural Arts. On view through July 24, 2026, at City Hall (2nd & 3rd Fl., NE Corner)

"Grounded in Legacy, Growing in Vision" is now open! Presented through Creative Philadelphia's Art In City Hall program. Featuring work by students & alumni. Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary on view through July 24, 2026, 5th Floor, NE Corner, City Hall.

Creative Philadelphia announces Andre Saunders as the winner of our recent call for original quotes honoring Harriet Tubman’s legacy "Carry your light into the dark, for on the other side of fear is freedom."

The Philadelphia Art Commission approved the #PercentForArt project at Riverview Wellness Village. Artists Marguerite de Messieres & Tsvetomir Naydenov will create sculptural seating & a monumental gateway inspired by themes of healing and connection.

AMOR is back! Robert Indiana's iconic AMOR (1998) has returned to Sister Cities Park following a full conservation and restoration process. Refreshed and restored, the culture is once again spreading love along the Parkway. #AMOR #Creativephl

Reginald Adams has been selected for the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center #PercentForArt project in Kingsessing! His artwork will celebrate community pride, history, and religion as part of the Rebuild renovations. Stay Tuned!

Reminder, Philadelphia! Help us honor Harriet Tubman. Six finalist quotes for In Harriet’s Footsteps are live now. Vote by April 30 to choose the quote that will be inscribed on her City Hall statue in 2026. Vote now: bit.ly/4djdMdv

You’re invited! Join us on April 11 (2–5 PM) for the launch of Healing Verse Germantown: The Streets Are Talking, featuring 19 poems by Germantown residents turned into public art. Learn More: bit.ly/HVGart

Philly Jazz Month Week 2! Apr 9: Arturo Stable Trio @ Exuberance Apr 10: Jazz Kissa @ SOOK vinyl & vintage Apr 12: Open Streets West Walnut (10a-5p) Apr 12: Jazz Vespers @ Mother Bethel AME Apr 12: Gloria Galante Quartet @ Fallser Club Apr 12: Elio Villafranca & Nazir Ebo Live

Philadelphians, help us honor Harriet Tubman! Six finalist quotes for In Harriet's Footsteps are live. Vote April 1 - 30 to choose the quote that will be inscribed on her statue at City Hall in 2026! Vote:bit.ly/4djdMdv

Philly Jazz Month is Here! Apr 1-2: Saul William meets Carlos Niño & Friends at Solar Myth Apr 2: Carlos Niño / Aaron Shaw Duo at the Fabric Workshop and Museum Apr 4: East Passyunk Jazz Crawl Apr 7: We Get Requests at Chris' Jazz Cafe Learn More➡️bit.ly/4m2sXd9