Culture
6 Black Owned Craft Studios In Philly You Need To Take a Class At
This one is for the crafty folks. The folks that don’t mind getting our hands dirty while making something we love.
Bliss: A Black Love Story: Isaiah Gaymon on Black Future
The second feature in our photo journal series is by Isaiah Gaymon. Not only a writer here at The Download or a content creator, Isaiah’s talents also extend to photography.
Kyra Knox: The Impact Producer Redefining Storytelling
Kyra Knox is a filmmaker whose work is driven by purpose. As an award-winning impact producer and director, she has dedicated her career to telling stories that matter—stories that challenge perceptions, uplift voices, and spark meaningful change.
Understanding Black Ivy: Style & History
More than just a style, Black Ivy describes a movement, a representation of resilience, intellect, and cultural identity.
Patrice and Garry: Advocates for Marriage Equality and a Future Without Penalties for People with Disabilities
As Garry aptly puts it, “It’s not just about us, it’s about everyone who deserves to love freely and without fear of losing everything.”
Dolio the Sleuth: Bridging Bluegrass, Hip-Hop, and Storytelling
Lawrence Durant, better known as Dolio the Sleuth, is a dynamic artist whose music defies categorization.
The Plug: February Artists Opportunities
hilly creatives, artists, and those dreaming to be; this one is for you. Our team scoured the city, from local organizations neighborhood galleries for some of the best opportunities to start or support your art.
Wi-Moto Nyoka: Redefining Horror and Sci-Fi Through Inclusive Storytelling
While mainstream media often marginalizes diverse voices, Wi-Moto Nyoka is carving out a vibrant space for BIPOC artists in horror and science fiction.
90’s Fine: Black Cinema Week at The Philadelphia Film Society
The Philadelphia Film Society is hosting Black Cinema Week. As part of their Curated Film Series, the Philadelphia Film Society will be showing a selection of Black films with the theme “Black 90s”.
Naomieh Jovin: Bridging Generations Through the Lens of Art and Resilience
Naomieh Jovin’s photography, inspired by Avedon and Arbus, reflects technical skill and resilience, connecting generations through art.
Keith Hamilton Cobb Talks “American Moor” and Why This Art Is Needed Now
We had the pleasure of speaking with actor and theatremaker Keith Hamilton Cobb about his acclaimed play, American Moor, which recently concluded its successful extended run at Philly's Lantern Theatre.
Destiny Crockett: Exploring Art, Poetry, and Black Cultural Preservation
Destiny Crockett is a scholar, artist, and Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Rutgers University, blending Black feminist theory, visual art, and poetry.
Through Gabardine, David A. Gaines Explores Black Masculinity, Mental Health, and Art
At the heart of Gabardine is Gaines’s philosophy that poetry is the essence of all art and that writing, film, and acting are not separate entities but interwoven languages used to express that essence threads that together shape his artistic lens.
7 Things You Can Do To Jumpstart 2025
Whoever said the only time you can make a change is on January 1 was misinformed.
5 Ceramicists Reshaping Philly's Art Scene
Living Philly means we are surrounded by brilliant, innovative, and unique creatives. That is true for every medium, specifically ceramics.