Calendar

Art at the Heart of the City

(Photo: courtesy of Art In the Open)

Claire Shenk Rodgers: "Highlands"
"Abstract Clay: Form and Surfaces" juried exhibition

Robert Bullock: "The Grass Is Always Greener"  "Currency" juried exhibition.

(Photo: courtesy of PDDC)
The Cultural Center of PDDC/Arc of Philadelphia

(Photo: courtesy of NAP)
         The National Arts Program At Philadelphia

The Art Gallery At City Hall
Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
(Room 116, East Portal Market St. entrance)

(Photo: Courtesy of Philadelphia Inquirer)
Mayor Nutter at The Art Gallery At City Hall
June 16, 2010

Darla Jackson: "Surprise Party"
"On the Rise" exhibition for emerging artists
The Art Gallery At City Hall
Room 116

2011 Calendar

Art Gallery at City Hall
Room 116, East Portal Market St. Entrance
This newly renovated art gallery is dedicated to featuring work by arts and cultural organizations from the Philadelphia region.  Its aim is to reflect the mission of the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy by presenting approximately six collaborations each year:
- A cultural exhibition that helps tell Philadelphia's story, including an exhibition that reflects a citywide festival or event; and may incorporate history or performance art.
- An emerging artist exhibition featuring the work of some of Philadelphia's grassroots organizations including collectives, for-profits and nonprofits. 
- An exhibition in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia's Office of Comprehensive Arts Education, featuring the Mayor's Choice for Artistic Excellence.
- An exhibition featuring the Creative Economy, which may include DesignPhiladelphia or other creative forms including architecture and design.
- A juried exhibition assisted by the Art In City Hall Exhibitions Committee made of arts professionals from the Philadelphia region.
- A proposed exhibition by area arts organizations, which would be reviewed by the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the gallery's Art Advisory Committee made of arts professionals.

"Dysfunctional Furniture"
Art In City Hall/Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
December 16, 2010 - February 25, 2011
Group exhibition of professional local artists juried by Jack Larimore and Albert LeCoff.
24 local artists explore off-the-wall furniture design.
Includes the 2nd floor display cases, NE corner
Reception: December 16, 5-7pm.

"The French Connection"
March 14 - May 13
In collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Records Department and local artists, an exhibition of art and documentary photography inspired by City Hall's French Second Empire architecture. Part of the Philadelphia Festival of the Arts orchestrated by the Kimmel Center.

Emerging Artists exhibition
May 30 - July 29
A collaboration with three grassroots organizations supporting emerging Philadelphia artists.

Mayor's Artistic Excellent exhibition
August 15 - September 30
A collaboration with the School District's Office of Comprehensive Arts Education.

A DesignPhiladelphia exhibition
October 7 - November 18
A collaboration with a creative arts organization.  Part of DesignPhiladelphia, a citywide festival of design.

A proposed exhibition by a local arts organization.
December 5 - February 10, 2012.

Art In City Hall Juried Exhibitions
2nd and 4th Floor Display Cases, NE corner
Dates for professional juried exhibitions based on specific themes:
March 14 - May 13
July 14 - September 16
September 29 - December 2
December 15 - February 24, 2012
For more information on the specific themes and "calls for artists", email artincityhall@phila.gov

Special Exhibitions highlighting Philadelphia's Diverse Arts Community
5th floor corridor, NE corner
BuildaBridge
March 7 - April 29
BuildaBridge is a non-profit 501(c)3 arts education and intervention organization that engages the transformative power of the arts to bring hope and healing to children, families, and communities who are homeless.
Reception: March 31st, 5-7 pm
Conversation Hall, Room 201 with reception to follow on fifth floor.
www.buildabridge.org

The Village of Arts and Humanities
May 12 - July 15
The Village of Arts and Humanities' mission is to build community through innovative arts, educational, social, construction, and economic and youth development programs. In all of its projects and activities, the Village seeks to support justice to the humanity and social conditions of people who live in inner city North Philadelphia and in similar urban communities.
http://www.villagearts.org/

The City of Philadelphia Recreation Department's Senior Camp Exhibition
Part of a network of Philadelphia senior centers.
September - November

The 12th National Arts Program Exhibition at Philadelphia
December - February
An annual art exhibition for City of Philadelphia employees and family members.

Dates are subject to change. Call 215-686-9912. 

Summary of the different types of exhibitions shown in City Hall:
Professional Exhibitions
Art In City Hall produces juried exhibitions for emerging and professional local artists.  Approximately three to four exhibitions each year are juried group exhibitions based on specific themes.  From 1984 - 2008, there have been 57 group exhibitions, which have given opportunities to nearly 2000 artists.  These exhibitions are supported by the Art In City Hall Exhibitions Committee made up of arts professionals from the area.  Over the years, just about every major arts organization in Philadelphia has been represented on this volunteer committee, which helps guide this unique program.

NAP Exhibitions

The National Arts Program at Philadelphia is an annual exhibition for city employees sponsored by the NAP Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Malvern,  PA.   Cash awards are given out in several categories: Professional, Intermediate, Amateur, Children 12-18 years, and Children 6-12.   The first NAP pilot exhibition began in Philadelphia in 1985 to promote artistic development and arts appreciation in our City workforce. The program now reaches 255 cities in 26 states nationwide. Hundreds of employees and their families participate in the exhibition program, representing numerous departments and agencies within City government.

Special Exhibitions
As part of Art In City Hall's outreach efforts, the program continues to partner with the private sector, including  arts organizations, community nonprofits and other City agencies to promote artistic development and appreciation.  Past participants have been hospitals and health care centers, community art centers, senior centers, small arts organizations and schools for children with special needs.

Exhibition Opportunities:
Exhibition Proposals for the 5th floor public corridor- If you are a non-profit from the Philadelphia area, one of Philadelphia's public schools or a City government department/agency and would like to present an exhibition in City Hall, please send a one page letter of intent with background information about your organization to:

Art In City Hall
116 City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
or email artincityhall@phila.gov

Include in your proposal, the goal and/or idea behind the exhibition,  and a description of the artworks (approximate number of pieces, mediums and sizes).  Please also include samples of the works either in digital format or as printed samples. 

To initiate your proposal, please contact Art In City Hall by phone: 215-686-9912 or by email: artincityhall@phila.gov