Survey for Public Art at PHL Airport
"Up, Up and Away" by Serena Saunders is a new site-specific public artwork that will be installed in the Philadelphia International (PHL) Airport. OACCE is seeking your input on what ten (10) Philly images the artist will paint into the artwork to represent the uniqueness of Philadelphia to airport visitors! Complete this survey by April 19.
Survey of Designs for Public Art at Broad, Germantown, Erie
Several major artworks are coming to the Broad, Germantown, Erie (BGE) intersection! We invite your feedback on four (4) competing artist proposals, each presenting a collection of several artworks that will be located on both the Erie and Butler triangles. Complete this survey by April 24.
Current Exhibit: Philadelphia Black History: The People’s Stories
February 20, 2024 - April 12, 2024. Featuring 44 local artists' tributes to a Black Philadelphian who has passed away and whose memory has been elevated through art.
Current Exhibit: (re)FOCUS at City Hall
January 29, 2024 - April 12, 2024. Featuring work by 46 local women and gender nonconforming artists, amplifying the inclusive values of Philadelphia while exploring contemporary social issues.
Behind the Scenes: Percent for Art
See a sneak peak behind the scenes of in-progress Percent for Art as part of the Paschalville Library Renovation Project! Video created by James Davis, Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance.
Philadelphia's Permanent Harriet Tubman Statue
Alvin Pettit is the winning artist selected to create Philadelphia’s permanent Harriet Tubman statue. The statue will become the first statue of a Black female historical figure in the City’s public art collection.
Bloomberg Public Art Challenge
The City of Philadelphia has been selected to receive $1,000,000 as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, a program that supports temporary public art projects addressing an urgent civic issue.
Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) closes the gap in access to the arts for all Philadelphians and is committed to equitable support of culture and creativity throughout the city’s neighborhoods.