Creative Philadelphia

Work is moving forward on the installation of the statue honoring legendary Philly Boxer "Smokin" Joe Frazier at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps!

Starting Monday, June 1st, site preparation and excavation will begin to build the foundation for the installation.

The bronze statue will be relocated from Stateside Live to the Philadelphia Museum of Art by the end of June 2026, with installation continuing over the coming weeks.

More details on the official unveiling will be shared soon.

"Grounded in Legacy, Growing in Vision" is now open! Presented through Creative Philadelphia's Art In City Hall program at City Hall!

This exhibition features the work of students and alumni from Lincoln University, the nation's first degree-granting HBCU, showcasing a vibrant range of photography, graphic art, illustration, printmaking, ceramics, painting, and mixed media. Across twenty-five artists, the work reflects themes of identity and community, highlighting the lasting impact of Lincoln University's Visual Arts program.

Presented as part of Philadelphia's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, the exhibition is on view on the 5th Floor, NE Corner of City Hall, through July 24, 2026.

Learn more about Lincoln University: https://www.lincoln.edu/index.html

Creative Philadelphia is proud to announce Andre Saunders as the selected winner of In Harriet's Footsteps, a citywide call that invited Philadelphians to reflect on the enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman by contributing an original quote to her forthcoming monument.

His winning quote reads:

"Carry your light into the dark, for on the other side of fear is freedom."

The quote will be permanently inscribed on the base of A Higher Power: The Call of a Freedom Fighter, by artist Alvin Pettit, the upcoming statue of Harriet Tubman that will be installed outside of Philadelphia City Hall. The monument will become the first statue in Philadelphia's public art collection honoring a Black female historical figure.

We also recognize finalists Yolanda Wisher, Rainah Chambliss, Anthony DiBelardino, Debra Powell-Wright, and William J. Rooney Jr, for their inspiring submissions.

Thank you to everyone who participated in helping honor Harriet Tubman's legacy.

We're excited to share that Reginald Adams has been selected for the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Percent for Art Project.

His new artwork will become part of the newly renovated Francis J. Myers Recreation Center in Kingsessing, helping create a vibrant and welcoming space for the community. Inspired by neighborhood voices, the design reflects local history, resilience, unity, and pride.

Commissioned through Creative Philadelphia's program as part of Rebuild renovations, this permanent public artwork will celebrate the spirit of Kingsessing and inspire future generations.

Stay tuned for more updates as the project moves into fabrication.

Creative Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Assistant Public Art Director!

With a collection of over 1,000 works throughout every neighborhood in the city, Philadelphia’s public art collection reflects its rich history, diverse communities, and long-standing commitment to the arts.

Are you passionate about public art and want to support the City's management of new, in-progress, and existing works?

Apply by May 31 to be Creative Philadelphia's Assistant Public Art Director!

For full details or to apply today ➡️ bit.ly/49b5TDU