Common Ground
Wednesday, 10/21/2009 to Sunday, 01/31/2010@ 10AM-5PM (Tues-Sun)

What: This exhibition features eight of Philly's best unsung photographers of the '60s and '70s. The work is by students, faculty and founders of Philadelphia's burgeoning photography schools like the University of Arts (formerly known as Philadelphia College of Art), as well as Temple University's Tyler School of Art.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art: Perelman Building, 26th St & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Cost: $8, $7/seniors, $6/students, free/Museum members

Daydreams
Sunday, 11/22/2009 to Sunday, 06/13/2010@ Tues-Sat, 10AM-5PM

What: Visionary Dutch designer Marcel Wanders' retrospective installation unites sound, light and video images to create a dreamlike tour through his designs and body of work of the past 20 years.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Adults $16, Seniors $14, Students $12, Children (13-18) $12, Children (12 & under) Free

Days and Giorni
Saturday, 11/21/2009 to Sunday, 04/04/2010@ Tues-Sun, 10AM-5PM

What: These sound installations, recorded in English and Italian, delve into the rhythmic differences of language as participants simply recite the days of week. Listened to collectively or in isolation, the result is as The New Yorker describes: "the human voice making unintentional music as it evokes the passage of time."

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Adults $16, Seniors $14, Students $12, Children (13-18) $12, Children (12 & under) Free

East Asian Art
Thursday, 03/12/2009 to Sunday, 02/28/2010@ Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM & Fri 10AM-8:45PM

What: This two part exhibit highlights similar art themes across neighboring cultures. The first part features Korean screen paintings with notable Chinese narratives like General Guo Ziyi’s Banquet and the Hundred Children. These images are presented alongside Chinese ceramics of the Qing dynasty (1616–1912).

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Adults: $16, Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14, Students (with valid ID): $12, Children (ages 13–18): $12 (ages 12 & under): Free

Faux Slang w/ Stephen Bluhm and Some Pepper
Saturday, 01/30/2010@ 7PM

What:  Faux Slang layers vocal harmonies reminiscent of 60's pop over heavy synth, kinetic drumming, and dynamic guitars that border on ambient.  New Wave aficionado Stephen Bluhm and Some Pepper also appearing.

Where:  Green Line Cafe, 45th and Locust

Cost:  $5

Going From Nowhere: Accumulated Images
Thursday, 12/10/2009 to Thursday, 02/11/2010@ Opening Reception, 6PM-9PM 12/10

What:  For this exhibition, the Internet becomes both a practical means for acquiring imagery as well as a conceptual strategy.  The exhibition includes work from 8 artists from around the world shooting with any digital device (camera, phone, computer) who will then submit images electronically to PPAC each week.  PPAC will print the images and add them to the exhibition, thereby taking the show from nothing to a full show over 3 months. 

Where:  Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, 1400 N. American St., Suite 103

Inspiring Fashion
Saturday, 09/12/2009 to Tuesday, 08/31/2010@ Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM, Fri 10AM-8:45PM

What: Formidable retail executive Tom Marotta is celebrated as an influence behind the scenes of fashion's most exciting design talent. On display are contemporary special occasion and evening wear obtained from Saks Fifth Avenue that are presented as tributes to this inspiring figure.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Members: Free; Adults: $16; Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14; Students (with valid ID): $12; Children (ages 13–18): $12, (ages 12 & under): Free

January Shows: Mixed Media and Influence
Friday, 01/08/2010 to Sunday, 01/31/2010@ TBA

What: The Clay Studio will be featuring Nate Prouty: New Work, Steve Thurston: The Origins of Allegories as an Independant Project of Philagrafika 2010, and Deborah Schwartzkopf: New Work

Where: The Clay Studio, 139 N. 2nd Street

May Your Glass Be Ever Full
Sunday, 07/05/2009 to Monday, 05/31/2010@ Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM, Fri 10AM-8:45PM

What: This installation showcases the tools of everyone's favorite trade: drinking! The people of the Age of Englightenment were no different and this installation displays the objects they used to consume libations.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Members: Free; Adults: $16; Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14; Students (with valid ID): $12; Children (ages 13–18): $12, (ages 12 & under): Free

National Breaking League: Philadelphia Season Games
Saturday, 01/30/2010@ 5 PM-10 PM

What: With the combination of Music and dance the NBL Game is unlike any other team sport. Each team has to perform and execute highly difficult moves in order to score the highest amount of points to win the Battle.

Where: 1515 Brandywine St.

Starkey w/ Tucci and Sistine Criminals
Saturday, 01/30/2010@ 9PM

What:  Philadelphia's own Starkey promises to deliver "that street bass sound" and never disappoints.  He will be joined by two acts from Brooklyn: The Sistine Criminals add elements of jazz to their drum and bass/ghettotech beats, while Tucci is a more traditional house DJ.

Where:  The M Room, 15 W. Girard

Cost:  $10   (21+)

State Radio
Saturday, 01/30/2010@ 8:30PM

What:  State Radio, Boston-based trio led by singer and primary songwriter Chad Urmston (a former member of Vermont jamsters Dispatch) comes to the Electric Factory.  Don't miss your chance to come see them!

Where: Electric Factory, 7th and Willow

Cost: $18.50, All Ages

Wrought & Crafted
Saturday, 05/09/2009 to Sunday, 01/31/2010@ Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM, Fri 10AM-8:45PM

What: Philadelphia's several centuries worth of rich history in metalwork inspired this exhibition. On display are works (hollowware,  sculpture, and jewelry) by notable 21st century Philadelphia metalsmiths as well as recognized artists around the country.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Members: Free; Adults: $16; Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14; Students (with valid ID): $12; Children (ages 13–18): $12, (ages 12 & under): Free

Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Wednesday, 02/03/2010@ 7:30 PM