Seraphin Gallery is conveniently located in Center City. It always seems to have good shows and…read morethere are of a variety - I never know what will be there next! Anyone interested in art, contemporary or 20th century, should visit Seraphin.

Very nice gallery space and lots of great art. However, the man that runs the gallery is rude-only…read morespeaks to certain people and ignores others. He's ignored a couple serious potential buyers.

Love the name and easy to remember since it's right on Arch Street. Arch Enemy Arts has become one…read moreof my favorite galleries to visit, especially during Philly First Fridays. Every gallery in the city tends to have its own vibe and the artists they invite reflect that. This one definitely leans toward the fantastical. Think dark fantasy, surrealism, gothic influences, mythology, and a lot of incredibly detailed imaginative worlds. As someone who plays a lot of D&D, this place is basically catnip for me. A lot of the paintings feel like concept art for worlds that could exist in a campaign. Creatures, strange landscapes, dreamlike characters, and scenes that feel like they have entire stories behind them. The art style tends to be very polished and illustrative, with rich colors, dramatic lighting, and tons of detail. You can stare at one piece for a long time and keep noticing new little elements hidden inside. It really feels like you could step into some of these paintings and explore the world inside them. The space itself is intimate but well curated, so the exhibitions always feel cohesive. Every time I come for First Friday there is something new and interesting on the walls. Always a great time and definitely one of my favorite galleries in Philly.

This is an awesome gallery…read more When we were lucky enough to hang out here last week, the pieces on display were alternately beautiful, dark, haunting, freaky, creepy, and most certainly conversation pieces. I'm a fan. Combined with a well-lit, large and well-appointed space with a very accommodating staff, it's unsurprisingly an excellent place to host a private event. My only issue with the entire space was the spotty wi-fi, which made using the Sonos music system a bit of a headache. Perhaps it would've been better if (excuse my language) we were not on the "Arch Enemy" network, but the "Suck A Bag Of Dicks" network. Or maybe we should've tried "Peg Me Like A Dirty Whore." I guess we'll never know.

Awesome art lives here. Such a fun place to go and see what creative minds are doing. The art is…read moreincredible!

This is the premier art gallery in Philadelphia! The gallery owner and curator, Debbie Morton, has…read morefilled her space with exceptional pieces that span a brood range of mediums, subjects and price. The gallery is bright, inviting and interesting. Debbie is constantly on the search for artists to bring in as well as keeping her connections strong with the artists she already represents. If you are looking for a new piece of art, I would start here!!

I happened to walk past Paradigm Gallery + Studio on Saturday when I was walking around Old City. I…read morelooked their large glass windows on the front of the building and decided to pop in to see what I could tell from outside was quite fun and colorful and playful art. I'm sure the artists they're showing changes, but the art when I visited was youthful and fun. It perhaps wasn't quite to my taste for purchasing, but I enjoyed seeing what they were exhibiting. They also had small shop area for making purchases beyond he art they had displayed. A fun stop whether you're in the market for some art or not.

I love going to this gallery, especially for First Fridays. I've discovered many new artists and…read morealso seen artwork by artists I already knew. I love how they curate the art and have a variety of different art beyond paintings. The large sculptural works have been my favorite.

Be the first to review another one of South Philly's finest art galleries? Don't mind if I do!…read more Jed Williams Gallery is one of those places that I've stumbled upon on the tail end of my First Friday rendezvous or when I was just exploring out of the blue. But even though its always been towards the tail end I've always encountered engaging artists who were willing to give a good showcase of their work. It's all part of the standard from this gallery found by a local painter and visual artist who wanted to pay his space forward to other Philly artists. Since those first stumbles I've gotten more familiar with the space and took in eclectic curated art shows that paid theme to various seasons and holidays. Halloween featured some awesomely spooky art, and the upcoming Holiday Gratitude exhibit will play to the theme even further with a merry holiday party and 50% art sale on December 14th. toss in the occasional workshop, benefit, and events that promote local art and social organizations, and you have a Philly institution.

Jed Williams Gallery exhibits the works of known and emerging Philadelphia…read moreartists. Its opening receptions are as lively as the works on display, often accompanied with live music. Its owner himself is an accomplished artist.

I stopped in here with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the interior of this gallery. There…read morewere only a handful of pieces on display and they were all very impressive (and expensive!). They have a second floor, too, that they use for larger exhibits, so I hope to get up there at some point. it's free!

Nice gallery featuring contemporary and modern works from some relatively well known artists. They…read moregallery has a smaller main gallery downstairs and a larger gallery upstairs. Exhibits generally change on a monthly basis so stop back often, as some are really interesting, such as the video installations of Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib they had on display last year. It's free and located on the southeast corner of Washington Square Park.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has one of my favorite balances in the city: it feels grand,…read morecosmopolitan, and genuinely important, yet somehow never intimidating. My art knowledge is limited, but the museum has a way of making curiosity feel like enough, whether I'm wandering through the galleries, people watching, browsing the excellent store, grabbing something at the café, or bringing our daughter to the terrific kids' areas. The building and its setting at the end of the Parkway are spectacular, and the staff consistently bring a warmth and approachability that feels distinctly Philadelphian. I also enjoy simply passing it on a run or walk and seeing it presiding over this beautiful part of the city. Friday evenings may be my favorite way to experience it. The happy hours are a fantastic deal, parking is deeply discounted, and there is something wonderfully civilized about having a glass of rosé or two in a world-class museum while a cool, diverse crowd settles in for the evening. We brought our daughter with us, and she felt completely welcome, which says a lot about what the museum gets right: sophistication without stiffness, culture without exclusion. One of Philadelphia's great institutions, and one I feel lucky to have nearby. Très bien!

Nice museum to see a bunch of paintings and history. The prices are $30 for an adult, $28 for a…read moresenior (65+ years old), $14 for a student with valid ID, and $0 for those 18 years old and younger. The fountain out front was turned off. Inside is a ton of American history. Also, Japanese art, European art, and well pretty much art all around the world. Oh, and I love all of the Japanese samurai stuff. It's so cool seeing the armor warriors wore way back in the day when going into battle. Claude Monet, Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, amongst plenty of other famous artists have paintings here. We probably spent 90 minutes to 2 hours in here. That was enough for us. A fun way to start your morning.

Interesting exhibits, WONDERFUL interior. I intend on…read morerenting out this space if I ever decide to get married. (Already looked into it, and yes you can rent it) Grand staircase, absolutely romantic cafe outside for lunch in the summer. Food was decent, but the blueberry lemonade was notable.

I attended the opening for the installation that is there until early March. This is a really…read moreamazing space. There were two floors open with art. The first floor is basically sitting rooms that were converted into small gallery spaces. The second floor has hallways and rooms that allow you to peruse the art in a logical circuit. There was free wine, which is always nice. There appears to be something like a cafe in the rear, which is where the wine was. I had a really pleasant time exploring. Highly recommended for when you want to get your arts and culture on.