Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

A group of art lovers, 21 & over, committed to supporting the Philadelphia Museum of Art through soc

We are Philly’s most culturally engaged young professionals ages 21 to 45. We are passionate about connecting people with the arts and support the Philadelphia Museum of Art by funding a wide range of programs, including elementary school field trips, art conservation, and acquisitions for the collection.

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day!

We hope you're enjoying a well-deserved break with your loved ones. Today, we celebrate the work and contributions of all the hard workers out there!

Image: Pennsylvania Coal Miner, 1936 or 1937, Isadore Possoff

07/29/2023

Tomorrow is the opening of the Mysteries, Copies, and Forgeries exhibition.

This exhibit displays artworks that may not be what they appear to be. Are these artworks genuine pieces, or did a forger create them? Will we ever know the answers? Or will they remain a mystery?

See if you can tell by visiting the Museum.

07/28/2023

Today, we celebrate an artist who turned the art world upside down.

Let's wish Monsieur Marcel Duchamp a happy birthday! 🎂

We invite you to visit our collection of Duchamp's readymades like the Fountain, the Bicycle Wheel, and many more! If you want to learn more about his work, head to the Great Stair Hall where you can join the daily Impressionism & Beyond tour at noon.

06/29/2023

Join us in celebrating Bastille Day!

Young Friends are taking over the Rodin Garden on Friday, July 14th, 4-8pm.

Enjoy French-inspired beverages and snacks at the bar while listening to poetry 📝and music 🎶by DuiJi Mshinda. Also, in the garden, a mini studio session that will make you shine ✨ will be offered by Jajhira Photography(space is limited). This event will be an evening full of fun, music, and entertainment, so save the date for an exciting start to your weekend.

Young Friend Members - your first drink is on us! Show your membership card for your drink ticket.

Tables are limited and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Weather Permitting.

Want to know more? Click on the link in our bio.

06/21/2023

Today is the first day of summer☀️

Go outside touch some grass and smell the 🌼🌷s

For those with allergies come to the museum!🏛

We have a bunch of flowers that won't make you 🤧.

Image: The Four Seasons: Summer, 1894, Léon Frédéric (Belgian, 1856–1940)

06/15/2023

What counts as q***r art?

Join us as we explore that question in the next Member Talk on June 23 at Noon with Lily F. Scott, where we'll look at the LGBTQIA+ art in the museum's collection. We will examine pieces created by artists such as Zoe Leonard and Marsden Hartley and those that showcase individuals like Sappho and James Baldwin.

We use the word "q***r" to respectfully acknowledge the community's reclamation of the term.

Click the link in our bio to register.

06/14/2023

Look out for what's happening at the museum on Saturday Night House Party.

$15 tickets ( $ 12 for Members)

Performances

REVIVAL!, including Rashid Zakat, lil' Dave, and Oluwafemi, is an audio-visual mix that attempts to reimagine and practice what collective joy and resilience look like in a time of crisis.

Great on Skates
Philadelphia's skating community, full of freedom, love, and family, combines skating with dance and DJing to create a unique experience.

Urban Movement Arts
Experience the excitement of dance, fitness, and breathtaking performances from the hip-hop community.

Art Activities

Botanic Village
Get inspired by Philadelphia's talented floral expert and explore the art of layering and texture while making beautiful botanical collages.

Fleisher
Screen print some funky cake designs inspired by Philadelphia bakers.

Chill House Vibes
Check out how the area around Nuria transforms into a "rest and chill" space with velvet beanbags and pillows with bespoke poetry creations by Marshall James Kavanaugh, the Dream Poet for Hire.

Food & Drinks
Purchase food and drinks from the Constellation Culinary Group

Local Spirit Tasting – Hosted by Young Friends Complimentary Tastes in the Member's Lounge and Balcony Cafe

06/14/2023

Philadelphia Museum of Art is throwing a house party this weekend!
It’s going to be a blast, with food, drinks and fun activities. Music will be playing all night long with some cool spaces to vibe in. So come on over and dance the night away with us!

Tickets are $15 ($12 for members)

Click the link in our bio to get your ticket.

05/18/2023

Congratulations to one of our Young Friends!!! 👏👏👏

Raheem Manning is on the Philadelphia 40 under 40 list.

Click on the link to read his interview:

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2023/05/11/40-under-40-raheem-manning-city-of-philadelphia.htm

Image Credit: Photographed at the Libertee Grounds mini golf course.

04/25/2023

This weekend make your way up the Rocky Steps🏃‍♂️, step under the big white tent and visit The Philadelphia Show!

The Philadelphia Show has an amazing collection of folk art, ceramics, jewelry and more all from our nation’s most outstanding antique dealers.

Don’t miss out on this chance to visit. Over 40 vendors will be waiting for you.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in the link in our bio.

04/19/2023

This Friday, April 21, thru Sunday, April 23 members will be the first to see the Judith Joy Ross exhibition.

This exhibit features approximately 200 photographs and charts Ross’s work through all her major projects, as well as never-before-seen smaller series and individual images. See how these bodies of work explore what it means to be a citizen and a human being.

We will have guides in the galleries to enhance your experience.

Guides will be in the galleries to enhance your experience.

Free for members, $12 for guest. Learn more at the link in our bio!

Image Credit: Swimming Class, Hazleton Area High School (detail), 1994 (negative), 2002 (print), by Judith Joy Ross (American, born 1946), 2014-52-3

04/14/2023

📣Calling all members that want to know more about their membership and the Philadelphia Museums of Art.📣

On Saturday, May 6th, from 10 am to 12 pm join the member services team for a lesson on benefits that come from supporting the museum, and then go on a guided tour. Perfect for new members, this tour explores our iconic building, shares key locations, and presents some of the museum’s most renowned treasures.

This event is free for members; registration is required. Register by clicking the link in our bio.

Image Credit: Man in a Café, 1912, Juan Gris (José Victoriano González Pérez) (Spanish, 1887–1927)

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Philadelphia, PA
19130

Website

http://www.philamuseum.org/youngfriends

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