first friday

I have always been a lover of art. 3D sculptures, paintings, drawings, and everything in between. I not only enjoy looking at art, but creating it. Throughout High School and even college, I have absorbed myself in art and its beauty and its peace that it gives me. Nothing makes me happier than sitting down with a blank canvas and paint palette, and just letting my imagination run wild: following my hand as it creates images upon the canvas.

Philadelphia is a great place for art. It is everywhere. Art can be located at the Philadelphia Museum, along the sides of homes and buildings in the form of murals, and even in the various galleries located throughout the city. Art here in Philly is found in every shape and form, every nook and cranny. It is a beautiful thing. No matter where I am walking, I can find art. The subway, the corner store, Temple buildings, and more.

So it is no wonder that Philadelphia has created a famous event to the city known as "First Friday." I am saddened by the fact I have not attended this event. However, I plan on in the future. First Friday takes place on the first Friday of every month, and includes several of the city's galleries who "open their doors to the public" (phillyartgalleries.com). These galleries allow people to browse the art, purchase the art, or even create the art. I have heard that people are allowed to paint or create sculptures at this event. There are even wine tastings that take place at First Friday.

Most of what I have heard about this event has been by ear. Many of my friends have attended First Friday and absolutely loved it. My High School art teacher as well as my art professors here at Temple speak highly of the event. It is unusual that I have yet to attend the event, but definitely plan on it in the future.

One can tell that Philadelphia encourages the arts here in the city. So much that once a month they even encourage all to gather and appreciate every single form of art there is. So much history has taken place here in Philly, and it is a great place to use creativity and the imagination to come up with amazing statues and paintings. The city of brotherly love, the city of awesome artwork.