InLiquid’s annual March for Art BASH Brings the Crowds (and Collectors) to North American Street
Philadelphia’s creative corridor along North American Street was buzzing last month as InLiquid annual March for Art BASH, one of the city’s most beloved and accessible art events
Held at the Crane Arts Building and spilling out onto the surrounding blocks, the week long festival once again delivered on its promise: with most original artwork priced at $250 or less, making collecting feel less intimidating and a lot more fun.
More than 100 artists, designers, and makers set up shop, offering everything from paintings and photography to ceramics, jewelry, prints, and wearable art. The vibe was equal parts block party and open-air gallery, drawing a steady stream of seasoned collectors, curious first-timers, and neighborhood regulars to the gallery on American Street.
Debut’s his new exhibition, behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art, called: Radical Americana project, “Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial”, it will be up for two days only! April 18 & 19, a temporary public art intervention at the Reilly Memorial in Fairmount Park, reworking the six bronze Revolutionary War figures through large-scale jewelry, drawing on the language of military decoration — medals, ribbons, insignia — and shifting how the monument reads.
What makes this event stand out and keeps people coming back every year is its mission-driven edge. Every dollar from art sales goes directly to the artists, reinforcing InLiquid’s long-standing role as a connector between creators and the public
The event continues to anchor the growing North American Street arts corridor, linking studios, galleries, and creative businesses into one walkable cultural experience. Over the years, it has evolved into a signature spring time tradition that not only supports artists but helps cultivate the next generation of collectors.
Next up at InLiquid: Brownin’, a powerful new group exhibition opening April 9 at the InLiquid Gallery.
Curated in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, the show brings together five Philadelphia-based artists whose work centers on the Black figure, offering a layered and intentional exploration of identity, representation, and beauty.
Running April 9 through May 23, the exhibition kicks off with an opening reception on April 9 from 6 to 9 pm, followed by a second reception on May 14.
At its core, Brownin’ challenges narrow definitions of beauty and replaces them with something more expansive and authentic. As Harley puts it, “This exhibition explores and exalts the musings of melanated communities and explodes the myth of a singular Black beauty.”
The featured artists
• Caff Adeus
• Marcus Branch
• Mikel Elam
• Akria Gordon
• Yannick Lowery
Expect a mix of portraiture and figurative work that feels both personal and culturally resonant, continuing InLiquid’s mission of elevating Philadelphia artists while making contemporary art accessible to a wider audience.
Have a great day!! Socially yours, xoxo HughE
