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AVENUE OF THE ARTS, INC. REIMAGINES 1-MILE STRETCH FROM CITY HALL TO WASHINGTON AVENUE ON SOUTH BROAD STREET INTO A WORLD CULTURAL BOULEVARD PHILADELPHIA (January 14, 2026) — A bold, art-inspired transformation of Center City officially began today as Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI) broke ground on AveArts 2.0, a $150 million, decade-long initiative … Read more
Philadelphia, PA – [December 17, 2025] – Avenue of the Arts, Inc., the nonprofit dedicated to enhancing and promoting Philadelphia’s premier performing arts district, announced today that Carl E. Dranoff, President and Founder of Dranoff Properties, has been elected Board Chair, effective December 9, 2025. Dranoff succeeds Madeline Apollo and will lead the organization as … Read more
Philadelphia, PA – October 6, 2025 – Avenue of the Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and promoting Philadelphia’s performing arts district, announced today a series of leadership changes and board appointments to guide the organization into its next chapter. Desaree K. Jones is the newly appointed Executive Director, bringing extensive experience in … Read more
The 104 granite sidewalk planters lining Philadelphia’s iconic Avenue of the Arts are undergoing their annual spring metamorphosis. Vibrant pops of blue, orange, and green peek out from the soil, signaling that spring has officially arrived and creating a delightful experience for pedestrians, residents, art patrons, and visitors. Behind the Beauty: Avenue of the Arts, … Read more
Philadelphia’s iconic Avenue of the Arts, a place steeped in history and home to beloved seasonal traditions like the Nutcracker and the Grinch, is set to dazzle visitors for the 2024 holiday season. Starting Friday, November 29, the cultural heart of Philadelphia will be a holiday wonderland of strolling performers and spectacular decorations, including twin … Read more
The leadership and board of Avenue of the Arts, Inc. announced today its vision for a transformative $100 million plan to reimagine the Avenue of the Arts (aka S. Broad Street) from City Hall to Washington Avenue into a lush, green arts park. Titled Avenue of the Arts 2.0, this groundbreaking project is designed by … Read more