Public art comes to life in Rittenhouse Square with live animal sculpture-making workshops and demonstrations.

See the city’s sculpture through a new lens! Participate in a month-long series of public art photography workshops led by Philadelphia-based photographers for participants of all levels.

Offering Night, Macro, Phone, and Composition Photography workshops led by Philadelphia-based photographers and Instagrammers this September.

Our conservation efforts involved a little bit of everything this year: laser treatments, power washing, new wood slats, fresh paint, the classic bronze waxing – even lipstick and gum removal. Each spring, the Association provides conservation treatment for 30+ artworks in Philadelphia and take on special projects as needed.

Now in its 40th year, our conservation program is one of the longest continuously operating programs of its kind in the country. Here’s a look at some of the work we did this season, including the deinstallation of Mark di Suvero’s iconic red-orange “Iroquois” sculpture for major restoration.

Each spring, the Association for Public Art provides annual maintenance for over 30 outdoor sculptures in Philadelphia through our landmark Outdoor Sculpture Conservation Program.

With the support of the William Penn Foundation, the Fairmount Park Art Association has been working with the internationally acclaimed artist Tom Otterness on the design of a major new public art project.

Each spring, our team conducts conservation maintenance for over 30 outdoor sculptures in Philadelphia and takes on special projects as needed. 

Over the years, the Association has advocated for good civic design, the commissioning and placement of permanent and temporary public art along the Parkway, and the presentation of innovative public programming.