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Painter Athena Scott’s winding path as an artist has brought her through many of Philly’s famous arts schools and institutions – Temple’s Tyler School of Art, the University of the Arts, PAFA, and more. We meet her in September of 2024 at her studio in Cherry Street Pier where she tells us the ups and downs of an artist’s life, the fate of Philly’s art world, and how she got hand-picked by Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson to make a mural.

Irv’s Ice Cream, the Pier’s ice cream trolley, will be offering delicious pies that can be pre-ordered in time for Thanksgiving.

We’re excited to share that resident artist Caroline Stoughton will host a solo exhibition at Side Street Gallery in November.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, a presidential debate watch party was held at Cherry Street Pier. Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by post-debate to address nearly 1,100 people from all walks of life and political backgrounds who gathered to watch the debate alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis.

Studio artist Caroline Stoughton shares about how her childhood inspires her vibrant, floral paintings. Her excellent interview starts off the episode.

In this four-part video series, “Delaware River Waterfront: Discover MORE,” DRWC partnered with Wooder Ice to showcase how the Waterfront is offering MORE food, free fun, exciting spaces, markets, and music to visitors seasonally and year-round.

Studio artist Bonnie MacAllister shares about her work as a fiber artist. Her excellent interview begins at 14:37.

From live music to vendors, FOX 29’s Ellen Kolodziej has the full experience of the 16th Annual ACANA African Festival at Cherry Street Pier. Check it out!