CultureWire
CultureWire is the Alliance's blog for arts & culture news, resources, opportunities and more. Get the best of CultureWire in your inbox quarterly by opting in to receive newsletters in your philaculture account settings.
CultureWire is the Alliance's blog for arts & culture news, resources, opportunities and more. Get the best of CultureWire in your inbox quarterly by opting in to receive newsletters in your philaculture account settings.
CultureWire | November 2024
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Annual Meeting & Arts Party a huge success! We welcomed nearly 400 guests from every corner of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural community to celebrate our vibrant Creative Economy. See photos from the event. Photo by Ryan Brandenberg.
CultureWire | October 2024
The Clay Studio, a Cultural Alliance member organization, is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year! The Clay Studio inspires curiosity and discovery around the art and craft of clay, drawing together students, artists, and an engaged public into a welcoming community. Learn more. Photo by Sam Oberter.
CultureWire | August 2024
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP), a Cultural Alliance Member. Since HSP’s founding in 1824, they have collected and preserved an astonishing array of documents that bring the people of the past into conversation with us today. Coming up: In partnership with Taller Puertorriqueño, HSP's new exhibition Uncovering and Preserving Puerto Rican Stories will open on August 29. Learn more.
CultureWire | July 2024
On July 1, 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates to guests for the very first time! Over the last 150 years, the Zoo has welcomed nearly 100 million people. To celebrate this milestone, the Zoo is offering a $150 ticket bundle that includes a family four pack of tickets, the Wings of the World feeding experience (pictured here), and much more. Learn more about the history of America's First Zoo and purchase tickets here.
CultureWire | June 2024
Cultural Alliance Member Carpenters' Hall is celebrating two major milestones this year! The year 2024 rings in the 300th year of The Carpenters’ Company of The City and County of Philadelphia and the 250th anniversary of Carpenters’ Hall and The First Continental Congress. Learn more.
CultureWire | May 2024
The Curtis Institute of Music, a Cultural Alliance Member, is celebrating their historic 100th anniversary with their 2024-2025 season, Great to Groundbreaking. Learn more. Photo by Micah Gleason.
CultureWire | April 2024
Last month, InLiquid, a Cultural Alliance member organization, kicked off their 25th anniversary with two weeks of events to celebrate contemporary art, design, and craft. Auction artwork is available through April 12, with proceeds split between the artists and InLiquid. Photo by Bob Sweeney.
CultureWire | March 2024
Mural Arts Philadelphia is celebrating their 40th anniversary with "Roots & Reimagination," a series of events across the city. Pictured: The Past Supporting the Future © 2022 City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program / Chenlin Cai, Eurhi Jones, Yvonne Lung, The Crane Building, 1001 Vine Street. Photo by Steve Weinik.
The PA Arts & Culture Recovery Grant awards $15 million statewide
We are excited to share that in a special meeting on December 19, the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) approved $15 million in allocations for arts and culture organizations and creative professionals across the state through the PA Arts & Culture Recovery Grant program. Over $6 million of the funds were awarded in the southeastern region of the state.