The Experience
Discover fine art on display year-round, in special display cases on the 2nd and 4th floors of the landmark Second Empire-style building of City Hall. Art in City Hall mounts three group shows a year, each on a different theme, and always featuring artists of the Philadelphia area.
Guest curators, invited jurors or members of an advisory council choose the artists, keeping ideas fresh and quality high. Over 800 artists have been showcased through this program so far.
History
Begun in 1984, the Art in City Hall program was revived by Mayor Rendell in 1992 to underscore the city’s commitment to the arts. The program makes City Hall a true participant in the “Avenue of the Arts,” the stretch of Broad Street that includes the Kimmel Center, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and other cultural attractions.