PHILADELPHIA FIRST
FRIDAY
WHAT is First Friday
The first Friday evening of every month art galleries throughout
the city open their doors to the art loving public. Browse
or buy art at the opening receptions and continuing shows. The
crowds and the art work are diverse aThe 40 plus galleries are
the streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among
the neighborhood’s
40-plus galleries, most of them are open from 5 until 9 p.m.
WHERE is First Friday - Throughout the city
There’s diversity both
in the crowd and among the galleries, adding flavor to the experience.
The largest network of galleries are between Front and Third,
and Market and Vine Streets, but many galleries throughout the city
also participate.
First Friday's History
It began in 1991 by the Old
City Arts Association as a
collaborative open house. First Friday is one of Philadelphia's
most unique cultural experiences. Held the first Friday night
of each month, the art community “open
house” brings
together city dwellers and suburbanites, contemporary arts and
antique collectors, aficionados of classical and contemporary design,
and theater and performance buffs.
The welcoming informality of First Friday attracts
crowds of casual browsers as well as serious buyers to each festive
event, featuring dozens of Old City’s galleries and shops
hosting exhibition receptions or just open for your perusal and
enjoyment.
When: The first Friday evening of each month, rain
or shine, year-round.
Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
No addmission
A few of the many art galleries that participate
in Philadelphia First Fridays include:
Clay Studio
Artist's House Gallery
FUEL Gallery
Locks Gallery
Nexus
Highwire
Hot Soup Gallery
James Oliver Gallery
Muse
Projects Gallery
Third Street Gallery
Snyderman Gallery
Works Gallery
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