First Friday at Cherry Street Pier

April 7–December 1
2023
Location: Cherry Street Pier
Time: 4 pm to 9 pm

It’s a new month, and we’re excited to bring you an action-packed First Friday featuring exhibitions, artist studio tours, and stunning views of the Delaware River.

All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Remaining event dates: September 1, October 6November 3, and December 1.

Review the full lineup:

“Seeing the Anthropocene” Curated by Julia Clift
“Seeing the Anthropocene (StA)” is a cross-venue exhibition curated by Philadelphia-based artist Julia Clift, featuring diverse artists and collaborative groups contending with the global climate crisis and other urgent environmental issues.

Cherry Street Pier 5th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrate the rich history, current impact, and bright future of Cherry Street Pier through a special exhibition featuring studio artists – Acori Honzo and LaWanda ShepherdSpArc ServicesSunKissed Media GroupJames AbbottAna ThorneNyambi RoysterAthena ScottThomcat23Amy Kelly, Michael Thomas, Becky DuMual, Walls for JusticeCassie JonesBonnie MacAllister, and Orchestra 2001.

Artist and Artisans Market
Shop local, handcrafted items from Philly vendors at this specialty market.

Open Studios
See the Pier’s resident artists at work in their studios and purchase an original piece of artwork, too.

Concessions
Enjoy bites and sips from our local food vendors.

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