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WELCOME TO THE PHILLY HAS HEART PODCAST

The art scene in Philadelphia is so rich that it can seem daunting. Let us be your guides.

New podcast episodes every Thursday.

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Join Robert and Lucinda as they go behind the scenes with local artists, performers, and other creatives that comprise Philadelphia’s expansive art community. Be inspired to dream, create, and participate using weekly recommendations on how to fill your art-filled weekend.

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From city walls to community hearts, muralist Meg Saligman has always painted with people in mind. On this episode, Meg shares how collaboration fuels her art and what’s next: the Ministry of Awe, a reimagined Old City bank where Philadelphians will create, connect, and reimagine what we value together.

Ministry of Awe

WITH MEG SALIGMAN

Rehearsal director and community liaison, Keelan Whitmore, shares how BalletX is pushing ballet forward while opening its doors to everyone, from first-time audiences to longtime supporters. Keelan discusses the power of inclusivity, the magic of post-show conversations, and how live performance can bring Philadelphians together across diverse backgrounds.

WITH KEELAN WHITMORE

BalletX

From picking up a clarinet in middle school to curating concerts in his neighborhood, Marquise Lindsey-Bradley shares his Philly-rooted journey in music. He breaks down what makes chamber music so special, gives us a preview of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society’s 40th anniversary season, and reveals how young audiences can see 50 concerts for less than a dollar each.

Phila. Chamber Music Society

WITH MARQUISE LINDSEY-BRADLEY

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The philly has heART podcast got a glow up 🌟 and we are officially kicking off season two. A heartfelt thank you to those who listened to the podcast, those who trusted us enough to join us for a conversation during season one, and those who agr
how it started 🔁 how it’s going #tbt #matisse #henrimatisse
Seurat, the dot. #pointillism (Yes, we know the French pronunciation has a silent T.)
#tbt to two years ago, pre-philly has heART podcast, #podpoppy @rmarsc01 and #petitegarçon taking on @philamuseum 🖼️
@davidguinnstudio amirite? 🟪🟩🟦 This one is called Spring, and it is part of The Four Seasons series. (Remember when we posted the Winter: Crystal Snowscape? No? Page down twelve rows! 👇🏼)
The vessel is as 💯 as the art contained within it. 🖼️
BRB locking in my social calendar for the next ten months. 🎼🩰🎭🎻
Eleven day countdown until the philly has heART event with @bmayergallery and @philadelphiaballetyoungfriends 🖼️ We will be feting the @allenbentley exhibition Flight!
In further food and art content, we visited @stir_restaurant after hitting the last day of Boom, the contemporary wing, and Brand X at the @philamuseum 🖼️ There is a children’s - and cocktail - menu, rejoice! 👶🏼👦🏼 🥂
Amedeo Modigliani got his ladies looking like 👀

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upcoming events

6-8 PM

Bridgette Mayer Gallery
709 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

september 11