Historical Society of Pennsylvania

​Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped By Women

This display will highlight the historic accomplishments and recent contributions of women who have worked in the public art field as artists, benefactors, and leaders. Exploring the Association for Public Art’s archival collection at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, as well as contemporary materials housed at aPA, the exhibit will provide insight into the long-lasting impact of women’s contributions to the ongoing public art landscape both, locally and nationally.

Dates:

January 30 - March 15, 2024

Opening Reception, February 1, 6-8 PM

Location:

1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia 19107

Contact:

Justina Barrett, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer: jbarrett@hsp.org

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) commemorates its 200th birthday in 2024!  Since our founding, we have collected and preserved an astonishing array of documents that bring the people of the past into conversation with us today. We enter our third century eager to invite you to find yourself in history. To connect with the past and make meaningful discoveries about who you are and who we are together. Join us in this endeavor to explore our shared American history.