August 13, 2024

Fashion District Partners with the School District of Philadelphia with Back-2-School Bus Tour & Giveaway

August 13, 2024/ Fashion District/ Kory Aversa

Fashion District Philadelphia is teaming up with The School District of Philadelphia to help Philadelphia families head back to school this fall. Celebrate back-to-school season as the School District's Back-2-School Bus Tour will make a special stop at The District on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The two organizations will prepare Philly youth for a great school year with complimentary backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), back-to-school information, no charge immunizations and physicals, education activities for kids, school registration, Parent Portal help, and of course fun games, treats and other surprises. The festivities will include a parade with the 76ers Drumline, The Sixers Stixers, music from @DJb_all, and a Fashion Show presented by Philly Fashion Week including a full contest for the kids to win great prizes. Businesses in The District will also offer specials, promotions and events during the event. Individuals and corporations looking to help set-up local families for success are encouraged to donate new backpacks and school supplies by dropping them off at Levi's (Level 2R). The District is located at 901 Market Street, in Center City Philadelphia.

June 30, 2021

Wonderspaces Adds Three New Installations at Fashion District in Time for Summer

June 30, 2021/ Wonderspaces/ Guest User

Wonderspaces Philadelphia announces the debut of three new installations coming to the Philadelphia Fashion District just in time for summer. Starting Wednesday, June 30th, Wonderspaces welcomes Our Top 100 by Jody Servon, Erupture by Nicole Banowetz, and Micromonumental Mapping: The Essence of Creation by Limelight. The new exhibits join other recent additions and continuing installations, such as Submergence by Squidsoup, Body Paint by Memo Akten and Thank You Bags by Reed van Brunschot. Wonderspaces continues to be a unique, interactive and socially distanced activity for locals, neighbors and visitors in the heart of Center City. Wonderspaces is currently operating at reduced capacity, making the experience even more personal and intimate. Timed with the launch of these new installations, Wonderspaces will expand capacity to 20 people per every fifteen minutes. Masks are required for all visitors who are not fully vaccinated.

January 26, 2021

Wonderspaces Reopens at Fashion District with New Exhibits to Celebrate One Year Anniversary

January 26, 2021/ Wonderspaces Philadelphia/ Guest User

Philadelphia's largest new cultural attraction is back! Wonderspaces Philadelphia is celebrating its reopening and one year anniversary with the debut of new installations that include Akousmaflore by Scenocosme, Thank You Bags by Reed van Brunschot, and a new VR film: Notes on Blindness: Into Darkness by Peter Middleton, James Spinney, Arnaud Colinart, and Amaury La Burthe. The new artworks join popular returning exhibits, including the glowing Submergence by Squidsoup, the sunrise and sunset of Sun by Phillip Schutte and the colorful Body Paint by Memo Akten. With the reopening of its doors, Wonderspaces will continue to implement health and safety protocols designed to keep patrons and team members safe during the global pandemic, including requiring face masks at all times, including for photos.

July 29, 2020

Wonderspaces Philadelphia Reopens at Fashion District with New Exhibits and Safety Protocols

July 29, 2020/ Wonderspaces/ Guest User

Wonderspaces Philadelphia announces it will reopen this Friday, July 31, 2020 at Fashion District Philadelphia starting at Noon 12:00pm. After a grand opening in January with sold-out crowds until the shut-down in March, Wonderspaces returns to Philadelphia's art and culture scene with 14 highly immersive and interactive exhibits from artists around the world. Along with popular exhibits that include the glowing Submergence by Squidsoup, the sunrise and sunset of Sun by Phillip Schutte and the colorful Body Paint by Memo Akten, Wonderspaces Philadelphia will debut two new exhibits - including three new "robot" sketch artists. Wonderspaces will also reopen with all new health and safety protocols designed to keep patrons and staff safe during the global pandemic.

January 03, 2020

Wonderspaces Expands to East Coast with Grand Opening at Philadelphia Fashion District

January 03, 2020/ Wonderspaces/ Kory Aversa

Wonderspaces, an experiential, interactive arts venue, announces the grand opening of its largest location to date, right here in Philadelphia at the Fashion District. Building on the success of annual pop-up shows in San Diego, and its first permanent location in Scottsdale, AZ, Wonderspaces will open a 24,000 square foot new gallery space in late-January. This inaugural lineup features fourteen experiential and participatory art installations from artists from around the world, with each work focusing on the theme of perspective. Wonderspaces unique art experiences will find a welcome home in the new shopping concept that blends together entertainment and art, and features an existing $1 million in commissioned artwork.