The annual Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show — the oldest (since 1829) and largest indoor horticultural event in the world — draws hundreds of thousands each year. The floral spectacle, with the 2025 theme of Gardens of Tomorrow, brings together hundreds of florists, landscapers and designers for one of the city’s most anticipated yearly events.

Astra Lumina Philadelphia is an enchanted night walk through the mysterious grounds, inviting the audience to discover the wonder of visiting stars.

There’s no better place to chase away winter than in our stunning glasshouses. Bask in the  beauty of our new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season.

Crescendo: How Art Makes Movements (1981–1999) is a historical survey of multidisciplinary art projects that intersected with Asian American social movements between 1981 and 1999. Largely inspired by jazz and improvised music, art forms central to the Black Arts Movement, the artists featured in this exhibition intended to redefine the presence of Asian Americans and broaden their artistic horizons beyond the politics of representation.

Join celebrated designer, writer, activist, and educator Cheryl D. Holmes-Miller for a discussion about her memoir, moderated by Philadelphia-based curator, Zindzi Harley. After the event, you can join us for a signing of HERE: Where Black Designers Are. A limited number of copies will be available for purchase during the event. Tickets: $5 - Students | $20 - General Admission

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Unlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.

Stop swiping, start printing. Instead of buying new clothes, bring in something old and worn that you would like to transform through screenprinting. Join us in this exercise of capitalist subversion inspired by Phoebe Adams’s 1987 work, Vice Master, by screenprinting with an embroidery hoop and using a credit card as a squeegee.

Join us for Opening Night of A Love Letter to Water, the debut collection from Approved Textiles’ first-ever Artist in Residence, Camilla Mustard. For one night only, our shop will transform into a gallery-style space showcasing all thirteen of Camilla’s hand-painted textiles—each a one-of-a-kind meditation on water, movement, and sustainability. Exhibit runs through 3/30.

The Longest Distance between Two Points represents Katie Hudnall’s most ambitious work yet. At the center of the exhibition is a complex interactive installation centering on a monumental cabinet for treasures found and carefully arranged by the artist.

Presenting Under the Influence, a two-person exhibition curated by writer and curator Ginger Rudolph. Rudolph believes that art has the power to document, process, and transform personal experiences, which she illustrates through the work of fine artist Eustace Mamba and painter Alain Jean-Baptiste.

For March's First Friday, we'll be displaying floral illustrations; seed catalogues; and books from our historic collections along with a seed exchange!

This March, we welcome Philadelphia’s own Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, led by acclaimed conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson. Recognized as “one of the region’s musical treasures,” by Chestnut Hill Local, Black Pearl pairs timeless works with innovative contemporary compositions.

Intermediate Mosaic Class is for people interested in learning more comprehensive mosaic techniques, materials, and the process. Over the course of 2 sessions we will learn to prep our bases, break down tile/plates/mirror, mosaic our pieces, custom mix our own sanded grout and grout our pieces.

Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations surveys the pioneering career of Cecily Brown (British, b. 1969), one of the most celebrated artists working in painting today. Presented in the Roberts Gallery, the exhibition features more than 30 paintings and related drawings that showcase Brown’s subversion of gendered tropes in art history and popular culture.

Join us for a conversation with artist and designer Jon Key in celebration of the Philadelphia launch of his book Black, Queer, and Untold: A New Archive of Designers, Artists, and Trailblazers. The book is inspired by Key’s formative upbringing in the South and his educational experiences in graphic design. The program will begin with a selected reading by Key who will then be joined in conversation by graphic designer Nijel Taylor, artist Qualeasha Wood, and Rachell Morillo, ICA’s DAJ Director of Public Engagement and Research. A light reception and book signing will follow the conversation.

Spring is in the air! Learn the art of hapa zome, a Japanese printing technique where flowers and leaves are hammered directly onto fabric, impressing the plant’s natural dyes into textile fibers. Select and arrange your specimens into a charming composition that appeals to the senses through fresh scents and colors. Then pound the pigment from your plants to create a wearable eco-print.

Design is Everywhere — From the fabric of your clothes, the logo on it, the headphones and shoes you’re wearing, to the chair and spaces you enjoy (or not enjoy!). There are so many different kinds of designers and sizes they work in, but how they get to the final thing is all the same.

Kara Lindstrom is a neurospicy middle child, intentional leadership design advisor, and creator of the Leadership Tarot deck. Her focus is on (re)connecting people to their own agency and potential through consulting and various tools to better leadership.

As Any Means Are Necessary - Demond Melancon (b. 1978) works solely with a needle and thread to sew glass beads onto canvas. He began this practice in 1992 when he first became part of a more than 200-year-old culture known as the Black Masking Culture of New Orleans.

Eustace Mamba‘s artistic practice delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and history, with a particular focus on the Black experience in America. His multidisciplinary approach spans painting, collage, street photography, and mixed-media installations, with an emphasis on sewing as a storytelling tool.

Onlookers offers a visually striking, immersive meditation on travel and tourism in Laos, reflecting on how we all live as observers. Traversing the country's dusty roads and tranquil rivers, we watch as elaborate painterly tableaus unfold, revealing the whimsical and at times disruptive interweaving of locals and foreigners in rest and play.

Join us from 6PM-7PM in the 1st floor Haas Gallery for the opening of Laurie Olin, Drawing to See: The Italian Sketchbooks. Created over decades spent living and travelling in Italy, this new exhibition offers a rare glimpse of the singular process of one of today's most renowned landscape architects.

Blue Highway explores moments in motion, inviting viewers to experience a journey through Choi’s perspective from the car. Drawing inspiration from her family road trips, Choi captures intimate experiences shaped by distance and the act of seeing loved ones from afar.

Join us for an Artist Exchange Panel Discussion followed by an opening reception to celebrate the second exhibition of our 2025 Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, featuring work by Madeleine Conover, Monika Lin, and Yannick Lowery. Established in 1978 as The Challenge and now known as the Wind Challenge, Fleisher’s annual juried competition is committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the Philadelphia region.

Visit our handwoven rug shop for an experiential workshop with wine.

In this workshop we’ll be looking at how queer artists have used portraiture as a vehicle for exploration and expression. Following this, we’ll be making our own expressive portraits, with paint and collage materials provided by Fleisher.

This solo exhibition of new work by painter Sarah Detweiler. Detweiler portrays motherhood with a childlike spirit using oil and embroidery, resulting in vibrant portraits that press into the corners of nostalgia and charm. For her third solo exhibition with Paradigm, she chose to visualize her recent experience of receiving an Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder diagnosis and how she’s adjusting with a new understanding.

Join this master class with Shannon Maldonado, founder of the celebrated boutique hotel and shop, YOWIE. Shannon will be sharing tips and tricks for pitching to press, shops, and potential collaborators, communication best practices, how to create a line-sheet and more.

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take project. Woodburning supplies are provided. 

Acid rain was seen as a major environmental threat in the 1980s and early 90s, inspiring the work of artists and activists alike, including Artist-in-Residence Luis Cruz Azaceta.

Celebrate Southeast Asian Art, Culture & Community by discovering unique handmade goods, cultural crafts, vintage clothes, and one-of-a-kind finds from local Asian American creatives.

Throughout this tumultuous period, artists brought new ideas to their work across media, from fashion and textiles, craft and design, to printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, and sculpture. Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s will be a testament to the creative spirit that flourished despite the restrictions and adversity of the era.This exhibition will showcase art from across the decade, featuring works drawn entirely from the museum’s permanent collections.

This is a series of important talks hosted at the ATHENÆUM. This Spring, The Salon explores the relationship between Philadelphia and its institutions of higher education, with a focus on the resilience required by each to thrive during changing times.

A silly writing competition during a serious time of year! Join us for a post-Tax Day copywriting extravaganza with guest judges, free snacks, and free fun. Our panel of judges consists of four local creative directors and one real, live tax professional.RSVP to compete or watch as the best writers in Philly fight tooth-and-pen for the Championship Title (and some sick prizes). Spectators welcome.

An immersive art exhibition showing at the @huddle215 gallery in Northern Liberties May 2nd-3rd featuring over 75+ of Philadelphia’s most prolific street and graffiti artists. Hosted by @doomedfuture & @redhoundheavyhammer with support from @tmoms

Step into Bok for our biannual Open Studios! Explore 9 floors of creative energy, meet talented artists, and experience our vibrant community. This free, family-friendly event features fine artists, craftspeople, designers, and much more. Indulge in a variety of food vendors, engage with our community partners, and enjoy surprise performances and experiences at every turn. Be sure to enjoy the views and vibes at Bok Bar and Irwin’s, our iconic rooftop spots for drinks and bites.

Dreams are powerful—they shape our aspirations, offer direction, and serve as blueprints for a better future. To build the life we envision, we must first dare to dream. As educators, it is our responsibility to nurture and inspire students to transform their dreams into reality. Art educators, in particular, play a vital role in helping students manifest their visions, as dreams are the foundation of success.

A debut show of works by Philadelphia-based artist Thomas Joseph. Throughout the month of May, the gallery will display over 60 collages that depict the ordinary beauty of daily life in Philadelphia, in a painterly style. Constructed with a draftsman-like rigor, these “moments scrapped” are a love letter to chain convenience stores, storage warehouses, SEPTA, and Philly’s rowhomes.

Create your own paper vase using organic forms and painterly patterns to showcase a bouquet of paper flowers. We’ll glean inspiration from Artist-in-Residence Betty Woodman, who created ceramics that transcended their traditional function and explored the play between hard and soft and art and craft.

Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights! We’ll celebrate the start of the spring season with some new animated favorites. Each date will start with interactive, family-friendly activities from 7:30-8 PM followed by the movie starting at 8 PM (please continue to check back for full details about pre-movie activities).

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with special guests Mira Nakashima, daughter of George Nakashima and creative director of George Nakashima Woodworkers, and John Nakashima, nephew of George Nakashima and filmmaker.

A late night block of Freaky ass original toons hosted by Joe Bell (NY Comedy Festival Comedy Central Online)! Featuring bits, characters, games but most importantly cartoons!

featuring cartoons animated by Dan Cupps, Jennifer Marie Cella, Joe Bell, Dan Angelucci, Julia Celley, Eli Copperman, Julia Cooke, Jim Chapin Jackson, Josh Jones, Kent Boersma, Rachel Buccilli and more!

Work by Vanessa Barragão, Allison May Kiphuth, Nayan & Venus, and RAIR Philly. This is a collection of artists and makers across three continents that incorporate elements of reuse, recycling, and environmental awareness in their work. With intentions for sustainability, each of these artists has developed their practice to include discarded or natural materials while engaging in active research and preservation efforts. These meticulously constructed versions of coral reefs, woodlands, and aviary populations inspire the obligation to take care of the environment and combat single-use material culture.

A Solo Retrospective - Curated by Amie Potsic

Curated by Assistant Curator Amrut Mishra, this exhibit presents artworks that revel in the incendiary properties of wood as a medium. Illustrated across twenty-six objects by twenty-two artists and largely drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, Cinders delves into the enigmatic tension between permanence and fragility that materializes in fire-treated wood.

This cloud painting workshop is being offered in conjunction with Jihan Thomas' solo exhibition on view at Atria Center City. Come learn to paint clouds inspired by the work of Jihan Thomas. Jihan Thomas is a Black woman, daughter, Mother, sister, aunt, visual artist, artivist, abolitionist, afrofuturist and community and museum arts educator located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.​

An all day and all night (ok, til 9pm) party! It’s #freecomicbookday and we are tabling @southstreetphilly ‘s South Street Fest on the 600 block where the theme is, you guessed it, COMiCS! We will be set up with @ripmeghan and @holly_simple and around the corner the shop will be open and @dreamygutss will be handing out FREE copies of @goda72 ‘s comic from @dominocomicbooks

Celebrate artist mothers with Art Mamas, a member-driven supportive community for parents in the arts. Parents can join us for a morning tour and conversation with current Artists-in-Residence while their little ones make art in our studio. Making activities for all ages and artist box viewings are available throughout the day.

Join local artist Lauren Fiasconaro for an afternoon sun printing workshop at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday, May 3 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Learn how to create unique cyanotype prints using the sun’s rays and natural objects. This workshop is free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Explore radical innovations in painting that testify to a pursuit of freedom and expression in the midst of a period marked by social and political unrest in the United States and abroad. From Alma Thomas’s mosaic-like painting of flowers to Sam Gilliam’s suspended, draped canvas, these works speak to an upending of barriers—be they artistic, ideological, racial, or rooted in gender stereotypes. By rethinking and systematically probing conventions associated with the painted canvas, these works ultimately speak to the desire for a deeper, more fundamental connection to nature, the body, movement, and light.

As the seasons shift and the world awakens, it’s the perfect time to plant the seeds for your best year yet! Join us at our beautiful outdoor space, Love City Gardens on Sunday, May 4 from 1-3pm. We're bringing you a rejuvenating vision board workshop, where we’ll harness the energy of renewal to set meaningful intentions. With expert guidance by Katie Fries of All Of You Therapy.

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a one-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation. We’ll start by using the moonlight to guide us on a short hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail – a wooded trail that runs high above Kelly Drive and offers views of the Schuylkill River below. Learn a little about the history of the area as well as the nocturnal animals that call the forest home.

On behalf of Forman Arts Initiative, Mural Arts Philadelphia, and the Office of Immigrant Affairs, we are pleased to invite you to the opening launch event for The Philadelphians, a public art project created by Philadelphia-based artist duo Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib, celebrating the city’s vibrant immigrant communities.

Learn about the history and hidden gems of East Fairmount Park on this guided bike tour.

After exploring Auguste Rodin’s 120-plus sculptures and paintings, hang out with The Thinker, play giant chess, and take in live music and a menu of seasonal sips and small plates — a la charcuterie, burrata with seasonal jam and salmon rillette. The garden bar is free to enjoy and open to the public

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This exhibit highlights themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the 1770s onward in the abolition movement of the Mid-Atlantic region. Drawing from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) collection and commemorating the 250th anniversary of its founding, this exhibit refocuses our attention on abolition as a global Black-led political movement championed by the PAS.

This Friday kicks off the series with music by soulful indie band Jeremy Adam & The Bad Madams. Then, after jamming in the courtyard, artist Emily Love teaches guests how to create their own hand-bound, hand-sewn journals or sketchbooks.

Across the Atlantic explores the trans-Atlantic journey of the first organized group of Norwegian immigrants to sail to the United States. Traveling aboard a small sloop called the Restauration, the 1825 voyage took three months and challenged the strength and resolve of its passengers and crew from the very onset of the journey. The exhibit highlights the Sloopers’ motivations for leaving Norway, their experiences on the open sea, and their eventual arrival in the United States.  

The exhibition event is free to the public

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Hundreds of flags and banners stitched by colonial Philadelphia flagmakers like Betsy Ross and Rebecca Flower Young were carried by Revolutionary soldiers and militiamen, but only 30 are known to have survived. The Museum marks the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the creation of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Marine Corps) with a new special exhibition, Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags. The exhibition, displayed in the Museum's first-floor Patriots Gallery, features the largest gathering of rare and significant Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries.

Free with garden admission, Longwood Gardens’ Fountain Fest Weekends series kicks off the season with a three-day Taylor Swift makeover. Swifties of all ages are invited to don their friendship bracelets and explore the garden’s 100 acres to the tunes of T. Swift. You can expect family-friendly activities, spotlight tours of the new Bonsai Courtyard and organ demos inspired by or set to the singer’s Grammy Award-winning discography. Even the garden’s iconic fountains get in on the action, dancing to the melody of the universal classic Shake It Off.

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