A group of art lovers, 21 & over, committed to supporting the Philadelphia Museum of Art through soc
We are Philly’s most culturally engaged young professionals ages 21 to 45. We are passionate about connecting people with the arts and support the Philadelphia Museum of Art by funding a wide range of programs, including elementary school field trips, art conservation, and acquisitions for the collection.
Operating as usual
December 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m we will have a virtual talk, with curatorial fellow Jun Nakamura for a tour of Macho Men: Hypermasculinity in Dutch & American Prints. Learn how these artworks explore different contexts and relate to themes of masculinity, nationhood, labor, and eroticism.
Registrar by clicking on the Members-Only Talk: Macho Men link in bio.
Image: The Great Hercules, 1589, Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch (active Haarlem), 1558–1617)
Tomorrow December 9th, we will have an evening of fun events.
After 5 pm will be the Tis the Season party hosted by Young Friends.
Join us in the Great Stair Hall for music by DJ Junior, and don't forget to wear your ugly sweater👕
Make your sweater even uglier at our brooch-making station.
At 6:30 pm, we will have our Young Friends Tour and Pour with curatorial fellow Jun Nakamura for our exhibition Macho Men 💪🔥
Registration before the tour is required and space is limited.
And all evening, we will collect donations for The West Philly Bunny Hop and GALAEI in our West Entrance.
For more information about any events or recommended donations can be found in the links in bio.
Image: Photo by Elizabeth Leitzell
Image: The Farnese Hercules, c. 1592 (published and dated 1617), Hendrick Goltzius
Image: Just in Time, 1981, by Elizabeth Murray.
Join us on December 10th in supporting our friends and neighbors. Your donations will go to The West Philly Bunny Hop, a volunteer-led mutual aid group, and GALAEI, a radical social justice organization.
Further your support by volunteering at the Broad Street Ministry.
For more info about available times to volunteer and a list of recommended donations, click on the Food & Toiletry Drive link in bio.
Image: Just in Time,1981, Elizabeth Murray, (American, 1940–2007)
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Masculinity, nationhood, labor, and eroticism😉. Explore these themes with our tour of Macho Men: Hypermasculinity in Dutch & American Prints on December 9th at 6:30pm.
Registration link below:
https://philamuseum.org/calendar/event/young-friends-tour-pour-macho-men?d=2022-12-09&s=18:30
Hosted by the Young Friends, all are welcome! Link in bio.
Image: The Farnese Hercules, c. 1592 (published and dated 1617), Hendrick Goltzius
It's going to be a blue night in the museum for The Blue Dress Soiree this Friday, November 18th! Dress in blue, dance to blue music and experience an installation based on "Woman in Blue" by stylist Kevin Parker of Philly Fashion Week.
Image: Untitled Composition in Blue, Gray, Black, & White, 1946, by Frank Bacher
Something puzzling is happening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. We have the clues but only part of the picture. Can you piece together the whole story? Come Friday, Nov. 11th at 6:00pm to join us in a game of "Catch Your Culprit."
Later join us at 7:00pm in the Sculpture Garden for drinks and popcorn to watch a screening of Clue (1985).
Register link below:
https://philamuseum.org/calendar/event/mystery-movie-night-with-the-young-friends?d=2022-11-11&s=18:00
Hosted by the Young Friends, all are welcome! Link in bio.
Join us next Friday, September 9 at noon for a Virtual Members-Only Talk: Global Grove. Learn about ’s experimental short film (1973) and more about this incredible artist, often referred to as the “father of video art.” Register with link in bio.
Global Groove (still), 1973, by Nam June Paik.
Mommy & Jaddy movie night in the fort of course! 🎬
Come be creative with us this Friday night at our Pop-up Studio with artist . Plus enjoy drinks and snacks for purchase in our Friday Lounge brought to you by & . All ages are welcome! Link in bio.
Photo courtesy of the artist.
Have you done any in our new Members Lounge? named it as a great place to wash away midday blues with free coffee and tea by . Stop by soon. Just present your member card at entry.
Member Lounge image by Elizabeth Leitzell.
Hey — the PMA Young Friends are back at the this Friday with DJ from 4-8:30 pm. All are welcome + Young Friend members your first drink is on us.
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Art-ish FEATURE time!! Francisco Garcia’s was served at Art-ish! He founded Strivers' Row , Philly's first Latino-Owned distillery! Here’s more from the distiller himself:
1. What’s your art form: My art is distilling spirits. I make spiced whiskey, rum, and soon single malt whiskey!
2. What projects/events do you have coming up: I’m planning to open a tasting room!
3. What do you love about the PMA & YFs: I love that the Museum and Young Friends support local small businesses and creatives!
4. What’s the best part of being a Philly-based maker: Philly-based makers benefit from an active community that goes out of its way to boost us.
5. What’s one Philly artist that everyone should know: Everyone should know Radhi Fernandez at The Faiya Co .co. He’s going to do big things with food!
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Today’s !! Raheem Manning ! He runs and is a presence on the YFs advisory committee. Here’s more!
How many yrs have you been a YF: This is my 1st year.
Why did you join? What's the best part about it: I joined to become better connected with the museum. I’m not the biggest contemporary art buff, but I love the cultural events that the museum hosts and as a YF I get to experience the museum like never before through the programming and access to the exhibits.
What's been your fav YF event: Art-ish ofc is my fav because it’s new & fresh and brings a different twist to what the museum usually offers.
Coolest galleries at the PMA: The New Early American Gallery is really dope.
Fav spot in Philly: JG Sky High on top of the four seasons. The view is breathtaking.
Name a Philly cultural org that everyone should know about: Rec Philly ! They do an amazing job supporting artists in the area!
feature alert! Today’s feature is jeweler Devin McNutt . She had a demo table at Art-ish and is in . Here’s more from Devin herself!
1. What’s your art form: I’m a jeweler, specializing in upcycling vintage tins. I collect intricately patterned tins manufactured in the 1960s and 70s, which were used to store tea, cookies, and candy. Then I transform these colorful pieces of nostalgia into timeless jewelry.
2. What projects do you have coming up: As a full-time maker, the summer months are spent preparing for the busy holiday season. During this time of year, I’m not only creating jewelry, but also holiday ornaments. Sketching out and fabricating new ornament designs is something I always look forward to. A new project in the works that I’m especially excited about is Halloween ornaments!
3. What do you love about the PMA: Growing up in Philly, the PMA holds a special place in my heart. I’ve been going since I was a kid and now I love bringing my own children there as a parent.
4. What’s the best part about being a Philly-based maker: Definitely the artist community. I’ve met folks in so many different creative fields that I’m honored to now call my friends. We support each other by offering advice, experiences, honest feedback, and (the much needed, yet often overlooked) words of encouragement.
5. Young Friends love to spread the love in the arts community. What’s one Philly artist that everyone should know: I’m a huge fan of Emily Ennulat-Lustine . She makes the most incredible botanically inspired encaustic paintings and illustrations. Emily’s work transports me to a sun-filled garden brimming with color and the scents of summer.
We’re featuring our partners!! First up is Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture ! This org provides incredible artistic + educational programming focused on the Arab-American identity, including an in-house music program (upcoming concert with !), art gallery, summer camp, and more. They work with artists and serve from all backgrounds!
Link in bio for their website & for the PMA Story Blog post David Heayn-Menendez wrote.
Come & eat!! , our beloved museum restaurant, is getting a executive chef!! is a Philly native who has worked in top restaurants across the city. He’s excited to create “a menu inspired by the art at the museum” and merge “Eurocentric flavors and techniques with East Asian and Nordic influences.” Stop by soon to see what he’s cooking up!!
Hey PMA Fans!! It’s the summer of ART! Wanna be part ’s coolest group of creatives and young professionals? Get discounts to the hippest art parties and exhibits? Show some love for our museum? Join the Young Friends membership program TODAY, for only $11/month!!
Link in bio. Click “Join,” select your membership level, and then add on Young Friends!
Happy 4th of July everyone! Hope you enjoyed an incredible art & performance-filled weekend. Just a PSA: the museum will be closed July 4th. BUT…make sure you still stop by to enjoy the fireworks!!! 😊
feature alert! We’ve got a SECOND feature today since alongside , is performing at Oval XP for the Our America Now: Expressions of Freedom celebration, from 5-8pm *free entry* Check out her incredible work at: https://www.seraiahnicole.com/
feature! To kick off 4th of July weekend, YFs are celebrating the Philly art community and our Art-ish stars. Up 1st is , who is performing personalized poems TONIGHT at Oval XP on the Parkway, 5-8pm *free entry* Here’s more from the poet himself:
1. What’s your art form: I write poetry on demand on a typewriter in public spaces. Topics range from birthdays and new beginnings to heavier themes, like grief and heartbreak. In setting up around the city, I love to cultivate an immersive experience around the poem that offers healing through connection.
2. What projects do you have coming up: This Fall I’ll be curating the 2nd year of the . My neighborhood will be invited to use typewriters to write a poem about “Value,” as a response to rising inflation. The installation will pop up in several locations and the final poem will be published as a zine.
3. What do you love about the PMA and YFs: I love the architecture of the PMA and how each room transports you into another era and a different culture. Young Friends has done an amazing job at making art accessible and inviting new audiences into the wonder of art.
4. What’s the best part about being a Philly-based artist: Philly is a big city with a lot of heart and a tight-knit community to grow with. More recently, I’ve witnessed here an emphasis on art being used to make an impact in our neighborhoods. Everything from countering gun crime to sharing distinct cultural identities. In Philly, art has become more than just a celebration inside the galleries. It spills into the streets and uplifts our everyday lives.
5. Young Friends love to spread the love in the arts community. What’s one Philly artist that everyone should know: . He uses glass and acrylic in his paintings, providing reflections on pop culture and political. Recently, he’s even featured some pop remixes of paintings in the PMA collection!
DON’T MISS IT!! Starting this weekend, grab a Young Friend and head to the PMA’s café to devour 's incredible food, from delicious avocado aguachile to incredible cemita sandwiches. Carlos is part of our Chef In Residence program, where rising culinary stars add fresh flavors to our café menu. Celebrate from 11:30-2:30, 7/1 thru 7/3!
Happy day to all those who father.
Father and Son, 1936, Julio Castellanos.
We know you are already thinking about Friday. Good news our Friday Lounge is kicking off this week! Unwind with locally sourced wines and tasty small plates by , plus live music. Enjoy a late stroll in our galleries, discover a new favorite artist, or rediscover the museum for yourself. Member admission is free and guests are pay what you wish. See you there!
Link in bio.
Photo by Elizabeth Leitzell.
Coming to Art-ish? Dress code is creative cocktail. What are you wearing? Take some inspiration from our collection.
Woman’s Ensemble: Dress, Hat, and Shoes (detail), Fall/Winter 1987–88, designed by Patrick Kelly. Man's Windbreaker Jacket, Spring 1998, Designed by Issey Miyake. Woman's Dress, Fall/Winter 1988, Patrick Kelly. Man's Jacket, c. 1950s, Made by Browning King & Co., Woman's Jumpsuit,1990s-2000s, Designed by Monica E. Brown. Man's Embellished Denim Jacket, Early 1970s, Made by Lee Jeans Co., decorated by Artist/maker unknown.
Coming to Art-ish? We will satisfy your sweet tooth with treats provided by , , & .
Cake, 1963, by Wayne Thiebaud.
Philly is full of creatives. Come check out out some of our favs this Saturday at Art-ish. With demos by , , , , .oliviapaige, . Tickets are going fast. https://philamuseum.org/?keyword=ArtishNav
And you can always find these makers wares .
Celebrate the Phillies,1981, by Edna Andrade.
Art-ish is one of the best things to do in Philly this weekend. Just a few tickets left. Book now.
Philadelphia Home Show, Mitski, Port Richmond fest, Play-A-Palooza, and more to do in the Philly area from March 24-31, 2022
Thirsty? We've got you covered this weekend at Art-ish with tastings by and and an open bar stocked with donations from , , , , and . All served by the fine folks at & . Tickets are almost gone. https://www.philamuseum.org/calendar/event/art-ish
Whiskey Glass from the "Capitol" Series,1948, Designed by Richard Süssmuth.
: Enjoy a moment of quiet with a visit to the Ceremonial Teahouse: Sunkaraku (Evanescent Joys). Originally built in about 1917 by Japanese architect Ögi Rodö, the Sunkaraku teahouse was sold to the museum in 1928 and installed nearly 30 years later in 1957. It is the only work by Rodö outside Japan. The tea ceremony offers a temporary respite from the complexities of daily life and everything inside the tearoom was planned to stimulate the mind and delight the eye.
Ceremonial Teahouse: Sunkaraku (Evanescent Joys), 1917, Designed by Ōgi Rodō.
Happy spring!! 🌸
Spring IV & Spring III, 2007, Ed Hughes.
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special programs plus a discounted ticket to Art-ish and other events. For as low as $11 per month. https://www.philamuseum.org/youngfriends
Good vibes, dope music, open bar. Party at the museum on March 26. Listen to the best of
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March 26 we are toasting to the best of Philly creatives. Join us at the museum for Art-ish and enjoy a live music and good vibes with open bar and treats provided by to keep you going all night. Link in bio to book your tickets before they are gone.
A woman in the driver's seat. Experience ’s flair for digging into an ordinary moment and distilling its emotions in “A Woman and a Girl Driving” during your next visit to the museum. Located in gallery 211 on the second floor, the painting depicts an outing in the Bois de Boulogne, a park on the western edge of Paris. The driver is Lydia Cassatt, sister of the artist, and the girl seated beside her is Odile Fèvre, niece of the painter Edgar Degas.
A Woman and a Girl Driving, 1881, by Mary Stevenson Cassatt.
Don’t miss the Arms and Armor in Gallery 347 on the third floor. While you’re there, check out this that was used for mock combat in a few German courts when these contests were no longer popular in a majority of Europe. The name painted on the interior of the armor identifies it was re-worn by Lieutenant Colonel Christian Vitzthum von Eckstädt, who took part in the jousts held in 1719 to celebrate the marriage of Prince Frederick Augustus II of Saxony to Archduchess Marie Josephe of Austria.
Armor, for use in the free Tourney (Freiturnier), c.1575, artist/maker unknown.
The art of protest. Join Samuel Ewing, former Horace W. Goldsmith Curatorial Fellow in Photography, to learn more about our recent acquisition of artist Allan Sekula’s "Waiting for Tear Gas". https://www.philamuseum.org/calendar/event/members-only-talk-waiting-tear-gas
Protest, Tokyo, 1969, by Shomei Tomatsu.
Pictures in Pictures exhibition opens tomorrow March 12. Full of artworks in a range of mediums where artists enable ghosts to manifest in the physical world, and ancestral figures to commingle with the living. Or they might forge connections between past and present, layering and superimposing images to explore memory and history. https://www.philamuseum.org/calendar/exhibition/pictures-pictures
EFA IA, 1998, by Allan L. Edmunds
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Good vibes, dope music, open bar. Party at the museum on March 26. Listen to the best of Philly including @beanofrench, @seraiahnicole, @dj_amh & @djcaution856. https://philamuseum.org/?keyword=ArtishNav
The museum stores is here for you and your last minute shopping needs. #curbsidepickup available till 3pm tomorrow. Link in bio to order now. And remember members save 10%!
The feeling when Fall into Art is less than two weeks away. Do you have your tickets? philamuseum.org/yfevent Video: Mole Street Artists
Our favorite DJ @djroyalephilly will be spinning soulful and funky dance rhythms at Fall into Art on Nov. 3 🌹 visit his page to watch the full video. Link in our bio to get your tickets. @philamuseum @etcreative @maxgrudz @molestreetartists
Get your dancing shoes on for the biggest party of the year, Fall into Art Party. Models will strut down the steps for a Neiman Marcus fashion show and guests will spin to music by DJ Royale. Video created by the Young Friends Planning Committee.
#FallintoArt featured again in @phillymag Insider! Tickets will sell out so get yours now — link in profile.
And we’re just getting started! #YPAcrossPhilly
We can’t stop watching our story from last night’s #FallintoArt event. Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who came out to celebrate the Philadelphia Museum of Art at the party of the year.
#FallintoArt is a night for art lovers, partygoers, and young philanthropists. Music by DJ Royale, artist detours by Paradigm Gallery + Studio, printmaking with Fleisher Art Memorial, and a BackDroppers photo-booth are just a few of the things in store —get your tickets before they sell out. http://ow.ly/Gv0L30gbYZY Photos by Dave DiRentis Photography
#FallintoArt featured in Philadelphia Magazine Insider! Get your tickets now to this annual sell out event. Insider photos by Dave DiRentis Photography.
Check out the curious story of Marcel #Duchamp, on view until December 3 and sponsored by the @pmayoungfriends.
Check out our Instagram story for pictures from today's Annual Young Friends Picnic @pmayoungfriends.
Our #YFWeekendPick is the closing weekend of #AmericanWatercolor. Due to popular demand, the exhibition will be open late (until 7:00 p.m.) tonight and tomorrow night. And, as a Young Friend, your tickets are free and your guests are only $15. >> https://goo.gl/nLUQGe
Young Friends Chelsea Gallery Tour last stop at one of the most prominent framers in the world. Here's a behind-the-scenes of their factory.
We can't wait to see everyone for tonight's happy hour at Positano Coast, 6pm-8pm! Get the details about the Watercolor Remix Party while enjoying drink specials and more. Video created by Young Friends Publicity Committee
Check your mailbox for a special surprise. #WatercolorRemix @philamuseum #invited #philly link in profile
Be one of the first to see "Design Currents" this Saturday and enjoy a tour with exhibition curators and artist Zanini de Zanine. See how three artists under forty interpret their local culture through contemporary design to form deeply expressive objects. Young Friends free tickets: http://ow.ly/r6Qf3069pH6
How many times can we say thank you to the #FallintoArt planning committee? We're not sure if it's ever enough! Tonight we're getting a behind-the-scenes look of the amazing work by our Photography Studio as another thank you.
Drum roll please....#FallintoArt
One last #TBT before we get ready to make all new memories at tomorrow's #FallintoArt. Tickets are still available if you don't want to miss out on the season's hottest event. www.philamuseum.org/yfevent
There are a couple ways to stay cool during this heatwave @fringearts #fringefestival #fallintoart #dance
⭐Congrats to @jessienoms the winner of our #FallintoArt ticket giveaway! Join us for our late-night event at @philamuseum in two weeks. www.philamusuem.org/yfevent #colorscape #creativeafrica⭐
As we get ready for tonight's #FallIntoArt publicity party, we can't help but look back on some of the great events we've had in the past. #ThrowbackThursday Photos courtesy of Dave DiRentis Photography.
A huge thank you goes out to our summer intern @t.hunkins (front row center) for the amazing work he did with our social media accounts over the past few weeks! Stay tuned to see some of his projects come to life as we gear up for #FallintoArt.
Fun, Bright, Bubbly. This is the trailer to the #InternationalPop special exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Opening on February 24, this show is dedicated to when popular culture took the world by storm. Come see art, music, fashion, and even bigger than that--an attitude shaped by pop. Want more? Celebrate this exhibition with us at the #YFPopParty! Food, drinks, and styled music are all included. February 27, come have fun with us. Tickets are still available here: goo.gl/kD02Up
Join over 300 young professionals, art lovers, and emerging creatives (ages 21 to 45) through the Young Friends.
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