Happenings
In addition to the 25+ venues showcasing emerging regional artists, be sure to check out these happenings during the 2016 Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl!
Friday Night Preview
Visit a select few of participating venues on Friday evening from 4-8:30 for a special preview. Neighborhood Potters will be open with live demonstrations, plus High Point Cafe, George Apotsos Studio, Ali's Wagon, Bookhaven, and Plants Etc. will have extended hours as well!
Student Art Exhibitions
Eastern State Pennitentiary
Our neighborhood has students and art teachers putting together amazing pieces of artwork. Swing by the see student art from Bache Martin and The City School.
The People's Paper Coop
Eastern State Pennitentiary
Join the People's Paper Coop to learn about the Mama's Day Bail Out. All artwork sold will go directly to the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund to support their work to free women and advocate to end cash bail.
Philly Art Center Extravaganza
Philly Art Center - 2501 Olive Street
Join us for the 15th annual Kids Art-Making Fest as part of the Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl! Colorful hands-on, art-making stations will flow from the Fairmount studios and around the block, along with a baby-zone, music and face painting. Free + all are welcome!
Live Pottery Demonstrations
Neighborhood Potters - 2034 Fairmount Avenue
Watch instructors from Neighborhood Potters shape and mold beautiful pottery before your eyes. Head inside the studio to view and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.
Face Painting at Eastern State
Eastern State Penitentiary - 2027 Fairmount Avenue
Visit Eastern State Penitentiary's table outside of the prison for free face painting!
Vendor Alley
Eastern State Penitentiary - 2027 Vendor Fairmount Ave
Visit nearly a dozen vendors featuring hand-crafted goods between 22nd and 23rd on Fairmount Ave. Check out a list of vendors at fairmountaveartscrawl.org/vendors.
Le Cat Cafe at Fairmount Pet Shoppe
2024 Fairmount Avenue
Le Cat Café is a purrisian-style café where visitors can hang out and play with some of the coolest cats in town while enjoying a complimentary cup of tea, coffee, cocoa or cider. Whether you’re considering adopting or just in need of a “cat fix” , Le Cat Café offers you space and time for new feline friendships.
Green Street Poets
Fairmount + Corinthian
Join Green Street Poets Collective for an afternoon of poetry + fiction readings as well as an opportunity to join in during the open mic session!
12:00-2:00: Poetry + Fiction Readings
2:00-3:00: Open Mic, all are welcome
3:00-4:00: Poetry + Fiction Readings
Francisville Artisan's Stage
Tela's Market - 19th & Fairmount
Enjoy a complete lineup of jazz musicians and additional vendors.
Songs for the Soul
Fairmount Bicycles
Join Songs for the Souls for an afternoon of music and live art demonstrations. Songs for the Soul will be located n front of Fairmount Bicycles.