DesignPhiladelphia Festival

Shadows at Cliveden; Film Photography at Cliveden of the National Trust
Time: 12:00 am
The exhibition features black and white film photography of Thomas Jefferson University students exploring natural light and historic spaces. Cliveden is a historic mansion in Germantown section of Philadelphia with a history going back to before the revolutionary war, and continuing through the community to this day.

Cities under Climate Threat - Rome
Time: 12:00 am
The Smart and Healthy Cities Studio has the vision to show the solutions for tomorrow’s most pressing problems; urbanization, public health, environment, and climate change.

Diffused Reality: Complicated Relationships
Open every day 12pm - 9pm and 11pm - 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
This exhibition represents Dan Marcolina's most recent work, reflecting his 35-year journey in digital image creation. By blending Al with traditional digital techniques, he reimagines his original photographs, resulting in distinctive and thought-provoking visual juxtapositions. The show is also enhanced in very surprising ways when engaging with the art through your phone.

PhilaNOMA Members Design Display
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
African-American architecture projects on display. Connect with minority architects.

Creating Our Third Century
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Step into the rich history and bright future of Thomas Jefferson University with Creating Our Third Century, an inspiring display of student and faculty work that captures the spirit of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Film and Video Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will screen award-winning films from the NLF Film Festival and other student competitions from various career and technical education public high school Film and Video programs.

CTE School District of Philadelphia: Digital Media Production and Graphic Design Programs
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The installation will include 2D designs from various public school students in Career and Technical Education Design programs in Graphic Design and Digital Media Production.

Design Is Inclusive Exhibition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition to be installed at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia (1218 Arch Street), to showcase the varied backgrounds (culturally, ethnically, challenges, etc.) of local Streetwear designers and their work.

Exhibits at Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Center for DesignPhiladelphia and explore a captivating showcase of designers and exhibitions as part of DesignPhiladelphia’s 20th Anniversary

Textiles: Found All Over, "Feels Good"
Time: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
We have invited our brilliant partners from AATCC, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, and W.L. Gore to speak about the importance of textile testing. This event will feature Christina Rapa and Jessica Brooks.

Cloud Gehshan Design Open House
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
We are excited to announce the grand opening of Cloud Gehshan Design's new studio and we would be delighted to have you join us for an open house event to celebrate this milestone. Come and explore our new space, meet our team and see firsthand the innovative designs and projects we are working on.

Social Networking Event - PhilaNOMA
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Social networking with minority architects. Connect with Philadelphia's best and brightest minority architects and minority design students. From retired architects, firm owners, department leaders, employees, and students.

Night of Lights
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Night of Lights draws thousands to Chestnut Hill to experience the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s free, innovative public streetscape exhibition