Former face painter turned to art to make ends meet
When COVID affected her job, Tee Taylor went back to her love of painting to pay the bills, and now it brings her pure happiness.
Prison portraits: Former prisoner humanizes fellow inmates with portraits
Mark Loughney is a former inmate who has drawn over 800 portraits of people he met while incarcerated for a portrait project called "Pyrrhic Defeat."
Local sculptor shocked by offers to buy her 'goddesses' works of art
People are noticing Myrtle Williams' work, which pays tribute to women of the past, present and future, but the local sculptor says she isn't selling!
Visual artist uses black hair to weave history, culture into her sculptures
Adebunmi Gbadebo started collecting hair from barbershops, and hair sent from around the world, to incorporate into her sculptures as a way to bring history into her work.
Philadelphia Film Festival: A place where people push the boundaries of film making
More than 25,000 dedicated film lovers and makers gather at the world's most prestigious film festivals.
Paradigm Gallery: Local gallery globally recognized within the arts community
With a new location, the Paradigm Gallery now rests in Old City, allowing for more artists to frequent the 5-story building for exhibitions, art classes, and more.
Regina Marie Designs Fine Art & Crafts Gallery: Showcasing local artisans' crafts
Regina Marie Designs Fine Art & Crafts Gallery is a collection of handcrafted jewelry, pottery, glass, textiles, fiber, art, photography, painting, wood, sculpture, and fine arts. Two local woman run the gallery as an outlet for local artisans to showcase their crafts.
D'IYANU: Local African-inspired fashion that pays tribute to founder's culture
D'IYANU, located in Norristown, is a celebration of African culture in a way that inspires people to be bold and express themselves.
'I aspire to inspire': Local chef, photographer, and influencer can be found cooking up in restaurants all across Philly
Reuben "Big Rube" Harley has figured out the Philly hustle. Many people credit Big Rube for the hip-hop culture in the 90s and early 2000s.
'I aspire to inspire': Local chef, photographer, and influencer can be found cooking up in restaurants all across Philly
Reuben "Big Rube" Harley has figured out the Philly hustle. Many people credit Big Rube for the hip hop culture in the 90s and early 2000s.
Our City, Your Orchestra: Digital series connects Philadelphia Orchestra with local businesses
David Kim, the Concertmaster for The Philadelphia Orchestra, discusses Our City, Your Orchestra on "The 215."
Locks Gallery: Three-floor gallery serves as hub for modern, contemporary art
FOX 29's Mike Jerrick chats with Andrew Cole, the Sr. Associate of the Locks Gallery, on "The 215."
Studio Incamminati: Students use eyes as analytical instruments to create art
Dr. Shelia Barker, the Executive Director of Studio Incamminati, joins "The 215" to discuss the art school and its influences derived from Nelson Shanks.
Really Real Ginger: Couple uses gingers to create juices, treats
Iliyaas and Hadia Muhammad, the owners and founders of Really Real Ginger join "The 215" to discuss their business and the inspiration behind it.
Flygirrl: Local woman known for her art, design, music, and production style all across Philadelphia
Flygirrl has worked with super-stars from all across the world. Her artistic abilities landed her various gigs all across the city, one of which includes creating the iconic "Jawn" t-shirts.
Red Rum Theater: Local theater puts on murder mystery shows that allow the audience to get involved
The Red Rum theater is a relatively new theater in Philadelphia that puts on murder mystery shows that are interactive and engaging for the audience. The talent work with script writers from all across the county to create intense and interesting shows.
Natural Hair Dolls: Dolls created to exemplify the beauty of ethnic woman
Artist, Vanessa, creates natural hair dolls by crafting hairstyles on them that include afros, braids, dreadlocks, curly styles, and more. The goal is to inspire women to embrace their natural hair.
Local artist tells Philadelphia stories through her canvas art and facial paintings
Local face painter, Tee Taylor, had to change her artistic focus during the pandemic, but since then, her career took off and now she's even pursuing 3-dimensional art for the first time since high school.
Sea Foam Soap Company: A boutique for your senses
Soap shop at the Jersey Shore sells hand-made, organic soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs, and more.
Giving back: Philadelphia man works to build up the neighborhood he was raised in by giving back to the community
Saul "Big Duke" Landers stays connected to his roots in Southwest Philadelphia by buying properties in the neighborhood to build up the area and by hosting community events that provide various resources to those in need.