This gallery is a wonderland of color and light. The LED color-change floor and the color reactive…read morelights make for an immersive art experience unlike anything else on the east coast. There's no better way to experience visionary art around.

Curving to three just because the bulk of the artwork doesn't seem to change as frequently the…read moremajority of other art galleries. But this basement gallery can be the perfect destination for an eclectic First Friday gathering. From the looks of the format Sub2 has 3 main walls that cater to three different arts: one digital, one illustration/arts, and one for photography. The photography selection and digital components of the gallery have been up for the past 3-5 months which is a little to long for an ever changing artscape like the galleries of Old City. but since it showcases chill astronauts and interesting photographic shots of Philly (I love the ones of Rittenhouse Square in a snowy winter!), I can't say that I'm complaining too much.The newest addition has been the cool black & white illustrations of Jen Lightfoot which were brilliant to look at. So wow it might have not shown enough art over the past couple of months as other spots, it at least makes up for it in quality over quantity. And on the gallery scale most of the pieces that it shows are actually somewhat affordable.

Stopped by this place for First Friday and loved it!!! The photography by Chris Byrne was great,…read moreand the astronaut art by Jason Brueck was out of this world (pardon the play on words). If you've ever been to Ten Stone, you've probably seen these guys before. Plus they had free wine, so my girlfriend and I were able to have a round on the gallery. Keep up the good work guys!!!

Hey this little gallery is really cool . It has Lamps and furniture made from skateboards,they sell…read morelong boards,hard to find skateboards,art, and thtas about it so stop in and check out the dude whos making them.

Toiling away in his castle, one of the few remaining classically trained sculptors, Christopher…read moreCollins, painstakingly produces timeless fine art and the occasional cool gorilla sculpture. Need a gift for the oligarch who has everything? How about a museum quality bronze bust or oil-painted portrait?

Peter is awesome. This is the best passport photo you can get! It was a glamorous shot and he only…read moretook one single photo! I called before coming and was able to get in and out within 10 minutes. He is a seasoned photographer and knows his stuff. I'll be back here for other services.

This was my second visit to Fotolux for visa photos, and their service was as fast, courteous and…read moreprofessional as the first. This entire shopping area is hard to enter until you realize it is not on Princeton-Hightstown Road, but once that is discovered, there are several worthwhile shops and restaurants that can bring you back. Fotolux is selling a lot of stone jewelry now, but they still make their bones doing photo work. A corner of the space is a used as a mini studio. Simple lighting and a stool perfectly measured for passport shots. Digital camera in hand, the actual session took about three minutes. No smile. No glasses. Just look into the lense with no expression. Snap. Snap. Done. Another six minutes until the images are developed, printed and cut to size. A small baggie for each use. $26 and tax. Out you go; ready to complete the online renewal forms, print, sign, date and mail with passport to the Passport Center in Philadelphia. Already have the other 2x2 headshots for the China visa process, which starts when the new passport book comes back. What's more impressive is that I recognize myself, unlike what you get from Motor Vehicles.

We just celebrated our one year anniversary and one if my favorite parts was going back through our…read morepictures! After stalking Drew's pictures of other people's weddings for years, I knew nobody else would be good enough for ours. The pictures are absolutely incredible, everyone who sees them can't believe how beautiful they are, and the day itself was so much fun!! We also rented the photobooth which was GREAT! You can fit more people than many other booths and switch between black and white or color. Can't say enough good things about Drew Noel photography!!!!

When I shaved off my long hair Drew did the "before and after" photos. I had recently moved so all…read morethe photographers I'd modeled for in the past were too far away to do two shoots in a week. I looked through many local photographers, saw his edgy work as a good sign and contacted him via Facebook to tell him about my idea. He was excited and gave me pricing and availability. His rates are very reasonable and we ended up shooting far longer than quoted - so I got extra bang for my bucks! When we met in person he was professional and easy going. The studio was cozy. I was definitely at ease. He listened to my ideas and added some of his own- we did many takes on lighting -each more beautiful than the last. He emailed me selected photos immediately and all the photos a few weeks later (all 2,000!). They are absolutely gorgeous. Really, his great work has brought my vanity up a notch. When I tell people I shaved my head I always show them the first photo he sent me with both versions of me edited into the same frame. They always exclaim how good I look with a shaved head. Then they realize the girl with the long hair in the picture is also me and they freak out over how cool the photo is. Long story short: Drew does great work. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat and it'd be my absolute pleasure and good fortune to be in his photographs.

Who doesn't like free? Throw in some art and history, and you got me. After a day of walking…read morearound and standing in lines to see other sites, I just walked right in here and went about the exhibits at my own pace. I realize that as I am writing this, this may not be open to the public because of the uptick in the new wave. The main exhibit in here is the 'People of Independence.' Which gives you a glimpse of how things were back in those times. The description states something along the lines of "those that prized order and reason" while living in a world or disease, slavery, and the unknown. Oh, if they only knew. The building itself was an amazing piece of art itself. High ceilings, original fixtures, and your typical looking bank building. They have made a few upgrades to the building, but overall it looks like how it was intended to look. Like I said, I went at my own pace here to take in what I wanted, when I wanted. Be aware of the other people in here, some of them will attempt to push you along. Just stand your ground and you will discover a bit of history that you were unaware of.

Hidden Gem in Old City…read more If you are planning a trip to Philadelphia, I highly recommend adding this stop on your spots to visit. It is free and has many portraits of prominent figures that worked on building what we call America today. This location only recently reopened possibly due to government funding being low on certain venues. We were running a few minutes late for the 1pm tour and asked one of the workers there if we missed the deadline and he replied, " you guys are the tour as you are the only ones who showed up for it"! Hey, works for us lol. After stopping here, you have many spots in the immediate surrounding area you can head to. I recommend if you are coming from out of town to spend at least a week in the city and don't forget to try a Philly cheesesteak, a Philly soft pretzel, and a water ice! As always people SYOY!!!

A fantastic gallery filled with amazing pieces of all sorts. Nicole Bonifay was so warm and…read morecourteous during our visit, I was glad we stopped in. Nicole was fantastic with helping me find a wonderful Marilyn Monroe print that I simply had to have. GDA has such a great vibe thanks to Nicole, the artwork and the brilliance of the space itself.