Portside Arts Center

This Wednesday at noon during #artistsatlunch virtual artist talk, we will be joined by Kiya Nicole, a visual artist focused on ceramic sculpture and functional works. She is the artist behind @rootandrocks ceramics. Her process draws from and relies on sensation, memory by exploring interconnected relationships between the body and forces in nature. We will see you there! Link in bio #ceramicartist #ceramics #fineart #fineartist #rootandrocks #phillyartist

Portside is feeling over the moon about having the work of our students and staff included in Unfolding, an exhibition curated by @philadelphiacontemporary featuring work by @cherrystreetpier Artists in Residence. The exhibition will be up from May 28th - July 23rd at @atelier.fas #cherrystreetpier #philadelphiacontemporary #contemporaryart #fineart #kidsmakeart

One of the highlights of our Friday was receiving a treasure trove of art supplies from the Victory Foundation! From paints to paper, sparkles to scissors, and some very fancy new art tools, we are now freshly stocked for summer camp. A million thanks and hugs from our kids to the Victory Foundation!

Philly based Printmaker and multi-media artist @garf621 will discuss her inspiration and practice behind her expansive works this Wednesday at noon during Artists at Lunch! Details in our bio #multimediaart #multimedia #collage #phillycreative #natureart

Enrollment is now open for our 2021/2022 After School Arts Program! Find out more and register your child in the link below: https://www.portsideartscenter.org/after-school-arts-progra

Vibrant and multifaceted Portside Teaching Artist Katie Butler is the creator of the Bryan Project. Check out our latest blog to learn more.

Thank you to those who came out to the group show Unfolding last night at @atelier.fas featuring pst and present Resident Artists at @cherrystreetpier and curated by @philadelphiacontemporary Portside student’s and staff are thrilled to be included in the exhibition. Check out the lovely artwork of Portside artists and fellow Artists in Residence at @cherrystreetpier Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays 11am-6pm through July 23rd at @atelier.fas #myphillywaterfront #cherrystreetpier #phillyartists

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our amazing, talented, patient, wonderful, passionate teachers WE APPRECIATE YOU! #teacherappreciationweek #phillykids

Introducing: Portside on the Pier Summer Arts Camp, Portside’s four hour long daily camp this summer at @cherrystreetpier for kids 7-12 Now taking enrollment, learn more in the link below! https://www.portsideartscenter.org/portside-on-the-pier-sum #phillykids #myphillywaterfront #cherrystreetpier #kidsmakeart #phillysummer

for our Valentine’s Day edition of Animals Around the World virtual class this Sunday, we’ll be making special drawings of our favorite animals and loading them up with hearts, love and all things Valentine’s Day themed! This class is 10am-11am on February 14th and is for kids ages 4-6. It’s $10 a class, or free when you refer a friend (use code referafriend at checkout) Link to sign up in our bio! This beautiful drawing was made by Alexa, age 7 #virtualclass #kidsmakeart

This Saturday during our virtual class Art Around the World, we will make Geometric patterns inspired by Navajo rugs and textiles. This class is for ages 7-9 and is from 10-11pm. Cost is $10/class and free if you refer a friend! Use code #referafriend at checkout. Sign up in the link in our bio!

Look at these marvelous portraits of poet and activist @amandascgorman that our #creativeclassroom students made The children are learning about different Black artists, creatives and activists during Black History Month, and creating artwork inspired by these influential individuals. #blackhistorymonth #amandagorman

Join us for our upcoming Artists at Lunch virtual artist talk with Philadelphia based fibers artist Carla J. Fisher. Carla began seriously pursuing her art after 25 years of working in finance, as well as following the death of her husband as a means of healing. Since, she has become an accomplished artist exhibiting her work around the world. Through free motion machine embroidery, she seeks the viewer’s visceral response of surprise as they realize the sculptures material is simply thread. It’s the reminder and confirmation that one little strand - or woman - truly can do seemingly impossible things when challenged to do so. Register for this talk here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artists-at-lunch-with-featured #fiberart #fiberartist #fiber #fiberartsculpture #fiberarts #phillyartist #phillycreatives

Portside’s Creative Classroom Sharks students began Black History Month learning about artist Alma Thomas, and created paintings inspired by Alma’s colorful, abstract compositions. Check em out! #blackhistorymonth #almathomas

VOTE and LOVE - both positive messages brought to you by TEAGAN, Portside Creative Classroom student who won 2nd place in @freshartists #votethatjawn competition! The competition involved more than 430 participants nationwide who used their artistic talents to design #votethatjawn Jr. logos to encourage those who can #vote to vote! Congratulations, Teagan and all of the children who participated. #votephilly

ooooOOOOOOOOoooooooooo Here's what will be happening at the Pier this weekend! Saturday Youth Class Saturday October 24th 11:30am-1:00pm... Cost: $15/class Class Pack: $55 - Sign up for 4 classes and get $5 off Ages 4-10 Kids will be sewing super cute soft sculpture monsters using felt! https://portsideartscenter.jumbula.com//SaturdayYouthClass Teen Artist Workshop Saturday October 24th 1:30pm-3:00pm Cost: $15/class Class Pack: $55 - Sign up for 4 classes and get $5 off Ages 11-17 Kids will be making spooky eyeball ornaments out of tin foil, plaster and paint! https://portsideartscenter.jumbula.com//TeenArtistWorkshop

We are looking for 3rd-5th graders to join our Pirates group in our virtual learning support program here at the Portside. Creative Classroom is a daily in-person program where children are assisted with school work, able to socialize with friends, and instructed in arts education for a portion of each day. If you are interested in sending your child, please email [email protected] Friends of H.A. Brown Friends of Adaire Friends Of Hackett

Artist Cesar Viveros is working to complete his elaborate installation & mural to be featured at his Día de los Muertos celebration at Cherry Street Pier, coming up next week! Learn about what else to expect at the celebration on October 30th - you won't want to miss it!

Congratulations to Cesar Viveros and all of the families, friends and members of the community who helped Cesar make some MAJOR progress on his beautiful mural for his Day of the Dead installation at Cherry Street Pier. We hope that you can make it to his Day of the Dead celebration on October 30th! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/125388170393

This weekend at Cherry Street Pier... Create fun and colorful circle weavings in our Saturday Youth Class! Saturday 11:30am-1pm Ages 4-10... $15 or $55 for 4 classes https://portsideartscenter.jumbula.com//SaturdayYouthClass And make some patterned drawings inspired by Anni Albers during the Teen Artist Workshop! Saturday 1:30pm-3pm Ages 11-17 $15 or $55 for 4 classes https://portsideartscenter.jumbula.com//TeenArtistWorkshop

The season's celebrations will look a bit different this year... But do not fear! We'll be celebrating at Cherry Street Pier. Join us for a Day of the Dead Celebration on October 30th and a Kid's Halloween Party on October 31st! See details in the link below.... - https://mailchi.mp/6307ca81820a/summerartcamp-4805138

Settle into this special storytime with Portside Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier and Philadelphia-based Mexican folkartist Veronica Ponce de Leon (Veronica's Mexican Art) reading Lucha and Lola-- a story about two friends in Mexico who hit the road to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! This story is read in Spanish and has English subtitles, and is meant for children who are bilingual or in the process of learning Spanish. This video is brought to you by Morning Circle Media, who produce stories and digital early learning resources for children and adults that celebrate diversity, challenge the status quo and promote thoughtful conversation.

TRICK OR TREAT - SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the Kid’s Halloween Party at @cherrystreetpier on October 31st from 12pm-4pm! We will be painting pumpkins, doing a spooky spider craft, going on a scary scavenger hunt and boogieing down during the monster mash dance party! Keep posted for ticket details, soon to come #phillyfamilies #cherrystreetpier #phillyhalloween

Be sure to tune into tomorrow's session of "Artists at Lunch" featuring Orchestra 2001 Learn about this "collective of adventurous, virtuoso performers dedicated to the music of our time" during the virtual artist talk on Wednesday at 12:30pm! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86591868414... Meeting ID: 865 9186 8414 Password: 524824 Check out their video containing highlights from the ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND series of concerts, featuring music by Composer/Conservationist John Luther Adams in Philadelphia's green spaces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeHK26FauAI&feature=youtu.be

TRICK-OR-TREAT, WE KNOW WHAT’S NEAT! IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN DRESSED LIKE A PIRATE, SHEEP, OR SOMETHING THAT CREEPS. JOIN US ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, FOR A FUN, SAFE KID’S HALLOWEEN PARTY AT CHERRY STREET PIER (SPOOKY MASKS WELCOME).