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ArtPhilly Ongoing artistic programming, commissions of original work & What Now: 2026, a recurring multidisciplinary city-wide festival launching in 2026.

11/03/2026

Philly, a new arts festival is almost here. 👋 If you’re new here — welcome. We’re ArtPhilly, and this summer we’re turning the whole city into a stage.
Here’s what you need to know about What Now: 2026:

🆕A brand-new citywide arts festival launching May 27–July 4 in Philadelphia
🗽Timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary — art as the answer to “what now?”
🖼️ 32+ original commissioned works by 80+ Philly-based artists
🗺️ Spans 7 festival districts: Old City, South Broad, Kensington, Germantown, University City, Kingsessing & the Parkway
🎭 Music, dance, theater, film, visual art, poetry & more

Learn more and follow along at artphilly.org

Now and Then: A Celebration of Philadelphia Black Electronic Movements is coming to What Now: 2026 to flex the city’s le...
10/11/2025

Now and Then: A Celebration of Philadelphia Black Electronic Movements is coming to What Now: 2026 to flex the city’s legacy in electronic music — the music, the voices, the magic. Curated by Philly native King Britt (), this seven night celebration will recreate legendary cultural moments that placed Philadelphia in the global view!

Learn more at the link in bio and follow along as we unveil more details in the coming months 💥



A milestone year calls for creativity that can help us see the past and imagine the future. As Philadelphia prepares to ...
10/09/2025

A milestone year calls for creativity that can help us see the past and imagine the future. As Philadelphia prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we’re celebrating artists as they interpret history — revealing its complexities, sparking dialogue, and inspiring new possibilities. You can explore the lineup of What Now: 2026 commissioned projects at our website (artphilly.org).

Join us on Saturday, June 14 for “Sketch”, an exciting peek into works in progress for What Now: 2026, ArtPhilly’s inaug...
06/06/2025

Join us on Saturday, June 14 for “Sketch”, an exciting peek into works in progress for What Now: 2026, ArtPhilly’s inaugural citywide multidisciplinary arts festival featuring over 30 original commissions from artists interpreting the nation’s semiquincentennial.

​The afternoon will feature dynamic performances:

​🎤 A performance by singer Laurin Talese

💃🏽 ​A dance performance by

📖 ​A poetry reading by &

​🎥 A film screening by

​🗣️A moderated artist’s talk centered around dance legacy & evolution with choreographer

​We’ll conclude with a multidisciplinary immersive experience by artist , incorporating music, movement & film.

​Throughout the day, there will also be various artist installations related to What Now: 2026 projects including works from Walé Oyédijé & Liz Yohlin Baill.

All going down at with food from (and other food trucks) & beverage bar from . Free to attend! All are welcome! RSVP at: bit.ly/2025sketch (link in bio as well).

Join for Sketch: Works in Progress, an exciting peek into works in progress for What Now: 2026, ArtPhilly’s inaugural c...
02/06/2025

Join for Sketch: Works in Progress, an exciting peek into works in progress for What Now: 2026, ArtPhilly’s inaugural citywide, multidisciplinary arts festival.

​Expect an afternoon of fresh movement, live music, and surprises from some of Philly’s most dynamic artists as we preview commissioned works from , , and more! Free to attend and taking place on Saturday, June 14 from 12:30-4PM at (990 Spring Garden St). Link to RSVP bit.ly/2025sketch (also in bio).

"I loved being in Philly — I got to take my time to explore the kind of work that I wanted to do. And I met a lot of art...
19/03/2025

"I loved being in Philly — I got to take my time to explore the kind of work that I wanted to do. And I met a lot of artists who were similar. They wanted to figure out their aesthetic, their point of view. I love the texture of the work that gets made in Philadelphia." — Tania Isaac, Curatorial Director at ArtPhilly

Subscribe to our newsletter to hear Tania talk about her relationship to the city and the process of curating an incredible slate of projects for our festival What Now: 2026!

WHAT NOW: 2026 will draw on the revolutionary spirit of our history — after all, Philadelphia has been causing a scene s...
19/02/2025

WHAT NOW: 2026 will draw on the revolutionary spirit of our history — after all, Philadelphia has been causing a scene since 1776. 🎆 It will celebrate the city’s neighborhoods and the surrounding region, showcase its diversity, and tease out the threads that run through the city’s culture. It will proudly announce that Philadelphia is equal parts Barnes and Bartrams, Old City and Kensington, cheesesteaks, and pepper pot. Whether it’s the music we create, the food we share, or the murals that bring life and color to our streets — the arts are alive in Philly. Learn more about the projects and the process by subscribing to our newsletter via the link in bio. 📬

Presented by ArtPhilly, What Now: 2026 will brand Philadelphia as a major arts and culture destination. Happening in con...
12/02/2025

Presented by ArtPhilly, What Now: 2026 will brand Philadelphia as a major arts and culture destination. Happening in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this first-of-its-kind city-wide festival asks artists and organizations from all corners of the city to interrogate who we are as a nation, where we’re headed, and how we envision our future together. Stay in loop by subscribing to our newsletter — click the link in bio. ✍️📩

We’re thrilled to introduce the brilliant minds driving ArtPhilly:🔹 Katherine Sachs | Founder & Chair🔹 Bill Adair | Exec...
17/12/2024

We’re thrilled to introduce the brilliant minds driving ArtPhilly:

🔹 Katherine Sachs | Founder & Chair
🔹 Bill Adair | Executive Director
🔹 Rob Blackson | Curatorial Consultant
🔹 Tania Isaac | Curatorial Director
🔹 Dan Fare | Project Coordinator
🔹 Laura Darling | Executive & Administrative Assistant
🔹 Linda Kronfeld | Fundraising Advisor

Together, we’re committed to amplifying Philadelphia and solidifying our city as a global cultural destination. Get to know the team who’s turning this vision into reality. Link in bio to meet the whole team!

Through What Now: 2026’s widespread programming, creators’ voices will be foregrounded, placing artists, neighborhoods a...
17/12/2024

Through What Now: 2026’s widespread programming, creators’ voices will be foregrounded, placing artists, neighborhoods and arts organizations at the center of critical civic dialogue on the country’s past, present, and– most importantly– our future.

History and art are integral to Philadelphia’s identity. What Now weaves these legacies together by commissioning artists to interpret the complexities of this anniversary.

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