In the News: Whitehot Magazine takes a trip to Philadelphia

Whitehot Magazine published two pieces about the current creative moment in Philadelphia. The first touched on museums, galleries and What Now: 2026:

I confess, prior to this trip, I had some hesitations given the amount of press that had been directed at the city in response to a slew of recent incidents over the last few years: the shuttering of such esteemed institutions like The University of the Arts; the segued denouement of the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; and the heavily contested name change for the former Philadelphia Museum of Art (now the Philadelphia Art Museum). Nevertheless, I have many takeaways that will explicate precisely how, despite certain setbacks over the years, Philly possesses a dogged resilience and optimistically realistic progressivism. Such an attitude ensures not only the maintenance of its already entrenched cultural stratosphere, but concurrently its growing stature as one of the prime urban art capitals of the Eastern Seaboard...

Enter ArtPhilly, a citywide series of art programs extending from late-May through Fourth of July weekend as a celebration of Philadelphia’s booming art scene. ArtPhilly’s memorable slogan of “Causing a scene since 1776” already sets the tone for a smash-hit of an emergent festival comprising over 70 programs. Spearheaded by native Philadelphians and veteran arts professionals Bill Adair and Kathy Sachs, ArtPhilly will encompass a wide range of activities that include the full sweep of creative expression: Visual Arts, Dance, Food, Poetry, Film, Theater, Music, Education, and much more.

Read the whole feature HERE.

The second was a photo essay; check it out HERE.

Image of The Crossing at Broad Street Love via REC Philly.