The city’s wealth of public art just became even easier to explore thanks to Google Street View.
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Artists flocked from all reaches of the globe racing to be a part of Paris’ artistic movements in the early 20th century – but at the same time creative minds from France made their mark on Philadelphia with the realization of our grand boulevard, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Throughout the month of May, be on the lookout for the Association for Public Art’s conservation team conducting annual maintenance on 31 Philadelphia public artworks.
Throughout the month of May, the Association for Public Art’s (aPA) outdoor sculpture conservation team provided annual maintenance and specialized treatment for a number of beloved public artworks in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia’s Walt Whitman sculpture by artist Jo Davidson gets special treatment just in time for poet’s 200th birthday. WHYY interviewed our conservation team about the process (VIDEO).
Press Release
Association For Public Art Hosts ”Sculpture Zoo in Rittenhouse Square”
Posted: July 13, 2015
On Saturday, August 8th from 10am to 1pm. All are invited to enjoy free, fun-filled interactive activities that will enliven the Square’s public artworks. Discover live animals on location: a small reptile near “Lion Crushing a Serpent,” a goat next to “Billy,” and a bird nearby “Duck Girl.”
A month-long series of photography workshops in September, led by Philadelphia-based photographers for participants of all levels.
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Association for Public Art in Philadelphia Unveils a Major New Public Artwork by Cai Guo-Qiang in the Fall
Posted: May 11, 2017
In September, the Association for Public Art (aPA) in Philadelphia presents a major new site-specific work by the internationally acclaimed artist Cai Guo-Qiang.