Conrad Benner
@streetsdept.bsky.social
📍Your guide to Philly’s Art + Public Space since 2011!
🎧 Podcast, Art Outside
🎨 Curation, #StreetsDeptWalls
📸 Founded by Conrad Benner
🎧 Podcast, Art Outside
🎨 Curation, #StreetsDeptWalls
📸 Founded by Conrad Benner
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Conrad Benner
@streetsdept.bsky.social
· Apr 10
Philly was recently named the “Best City for Street Art.” And if you’re interested in learning more about this dynamic world, I’d love to invite you to check out my podcast with WHYY called, Art Outside!
David Guinn’s “Schuylkill Falls” is located on JFK a half block west from 30th Street. David created the project with Justin Geller, 10th Floor Productions, Sid, and Le Josh for Brandywine Realty at Schuylkill Yards.
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
David Guinn’s “Schuylkill Falls” is located on JFK a half block west from 30th Street. David created the project with Justin Geller, 10th Floor Productions, Sid, and Le Josh for Brandywine Realty at Schuylkill Yards.
Philly’s newest work of public art was a gift from art collectors and Penn alumni, Glenn Fuhrman and Amanda Fuhrman. Titled "Rui Rui," the sculpture is by famed artist Jaume Plense, who’s perhaps best know for “Crown Fountain” at Millennium Park in Chicago.
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Philly’s newest work of public art was a gift from art collectors and Penn alumni, Glenn Fuhrman and Amanda Fuhrman. Titled "Rui Rui," the sculpture is by famed artist Jaume Plense, who’s perhaps best know for “Crown Fountain” at Millennium Park in Chicago.
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This week's column is about balancing the legacy of the past with the needs of the present.
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The weight of history falls on Philly neighbors and museum’s CEO | Shackamaxon
Historic district neighbors find it hard to change, while Philadelphia Museum of Art CEO Sasha Suda is out after she changed too much.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This week's column is about balancing the legacy of the past with the needs of the present.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
Here’s the history of Philly‘s Front Street Walls project, which is now curated by me (#StreetsDeptWalls) with Mural Arts and CookNSolo!
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Here’s the history of Philly‘s Front Street Walls project, which is now curated by me (#StreetsDeptWalls) with Mural Arts and CookNSolo!
You know his name, now get to know the artist: streetsdept.com/2025/11/05/a...
An Interview with Graffiti Writer REW
Words and photos by Streets Dept Lead Contributor Eric Dale. If you’ve been in Philly the last three years, you know the name REW. It’s written on buildings, bridges, smoke stacks, water tanks, bil…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
You know his name, now get to know the artist: streetsdept.com/2025/11/05/a...
This is just a fun reminder that a Philly artist (Fabiola Laura) designed THE “vote” sticker for Instagram, and a Philly artist/company can easily create the next PMA redesign!
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This is just a fun reminder that a Philly artist (Fabiola Laura) designed THE “vote” sticker for Instagram, and a Philly artist/company can easily create the next PMA redesign!
This morning, I stopped by the Share Food Program to learn how you can get help and give help to your neighbors in Philly right now during the government shutdown.
November 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This morning, I stopped by the Share Food Program to learn how you can get help and give help to your neighbors in Philly right now during the government shutdown.
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The Philly collab I’ve been dying for
Sometimes you just have to go appreciate the art of your city with the people who love doing the same! If you don’t know Philly With Lena yet, you will. And if you’ve walked by this mural a million times without truly noticing it in all its glory, slow down next time you’re in the neighborhood!
November 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Philly collab I’ve been dying for
Sometimes you just have to go appreciate the art of your city with the people who love doing the same! If you don’t know Philly With Lena yet, you will. And if you’ve walked by this mural a million times without truly noticing it in all its glory, slow down next time you’re in the neighborhood!
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Sometimes you just have to go appreciate the art of your city with the people who love doing the same! If you don’t know Philly With Lena yet, you will. And if you’ve walked by this mural a million times without truly noticing it in all its glory, slow down next time you’re in the neighborhood!
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Pennsylvania vote YES on all three Supreme Court judges on November 4th!
PHILLY/ PA: Vote on November 4, and vote YES on all three PA Supreme Court judicial retentions! 🗳️✅
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Pennsylvania vote YES on all three Supreme Court judges on November 4th!
For last month’s Streets Dept Excursion, we checked out murals in West Philly, including this 20-year-old landmark from artist Ana Uribe! Located at 47th and Upland Streets, the mural was created with kids from the neighborhood and celebrates the power of mentorship!
November 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
For last month’s Streets Dept Excursion, we checked out murals in West Philly, including this 20-year-old landmark from artist Ana Uribe! Located at 47th and Upland Streets, the mural was created with kids from the neighborhood and celebrates the power of mentorship!
New wheatpaste by Symone Salib on South Broad Street in Philly. If you have the means, find ways to support those who might soon to be facing new or growing food insecurities. Talk to your neighbors; donate to community fridges, food banks, and food programs.
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New wheatpaste by Symone Salib on South Broad Street in Philly. If you have the means, find ways to support those who might soon to be facing new or growing food insecurities. Talk to your neighbors; donate to community fridges, food banks, and food programs.
TOMORROW!!!
As rainbow crosswalks are being eliminated in towns and cities across the country, Philly is hosting a conversation with LGBTQ+ artists and leaders about the importance of queer representation in the public space!
Learn more here: epgn.com/2025/10/14/m...
Learn more here: epgn.com/2025/10/14/m...
Mural Arts Philadelphia to celebrate queer art with ‘Love, Tribute, Joy’ panel - Philadelphia Gay News
In celebration of Mural Arts Month, Mural Arts Philadelphia is hosting a panel: Love, Tribute, Joy: Voices from the Philly LGBTQ+ Arts Scene.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
TOMORROW!!!
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What a gorgeous piece of work!
Philly’s newest mural was hand-painted by artist Sāgar Kāmath in one of the windows of the Wanamaker building. Created with Mural Arts Philadelphia and #StreetsDeptWalls, the artwork was inspired by a collaboration Opera Philadelphia!
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
What a gorgeous piece of work!
Philly’s newest mural was hand-painted by artist Sāgar Kāmath in one of the windows of the Wanamaker building. Created with Mural Arts Philadelphia and #StreetsDeptWalls, the artwork was inspired by a collaboration Opera Philadelphia!
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Philly’s newest mural was hand-painted by artist Sāgar Kāmath in one of the windows of the Wanamaker building. Created with Mural Arts Philadelphia and #StreetsDeptWalls, the artwork was inspired by a collaboration Opera Philadelphia!
If you have ever noticed a little something extra on Philly’s street sign poles, allow us to introduce you to Amy Orr! (Video created with words from Streets Dept Lead Contributor, Eric Dale.)
October 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
If you have ever noticed a little something extra on Philly’s street sign poles, allow us to introduce you to Amy Orr! (Video created with words from Streets Dept Lead Contributor, Eric Dale.)
Today we learn about Getting to Green, a multi-layered project that is encouraging Philadelphians to use SEPTA to get to our city’s public green spaces! The project is guided by Shira Walinsky and Laura Deutch, who I interview for this video.
October 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Today we learn about Getting to Green, a multi-layered project that is encouraging Philadelphians to use SEPTA to get to our city’s public green spaces! The project is guided by Shira Walinsky and Laura Deutch, who I interview for this video.
Proud to be a judge for the 17th annual Kensington Kinetic Derby, and to get a front row view of all the action! I love this city so much ❤️🦅
October 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Proud to be a judge for the 17th annual Kensington Kinetic Derby, and to get a front row view of all the action! I love this city so much ❤️🦅
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Pennsylvania: The Courts
PHILLY/ PA: Vote on November 4, and vote YES on all three PA Supreme Court judicial retentions! 🗳️✅
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
October 25, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Pennsylvania: The Courts
Reposted by Conrad Benner
PHILLY/ PA: Vote on November 4, and vote YES on all three PA Supreme Court judicial retentions! 🗳️✅
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
October 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Last night, I had the honor of hosting the Artblog farewell party. For over an hour, the floor was open for people to share memories and admiration for this remarkable 22 year effort. Libby and Roberta started something so incredibly special that benefited Philly‘s art community in countless ways!
October 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Last night, I had the honor of hosting the Artblog farewell party. For over an hour, the floor was open for people to share memories and admiration for this remarkable 22 year effort. Libby and Roberta started something so incredibly special that benefited Philly‘s art community in countless ways!
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I want all my PA peeps to know that if we MUST note this upcoming November 4th. Judges are IMPORTANT! Tell your friends.
PHILLY/ PA: Vote on November 4, and vote YES on all three PA Supreme Court judicial retentions! 🗳️✅
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I want all my PA peeps to know that if we MUST note this upcoming November 4th. Judges are IMPORTANT! Tell your friends.
PHILLY/ PA: Vote on November 4, and vote YES on all three PA Supreme Court judicial retentions! 🗳️✅
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
October 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
PHILLY/ PA: Vote on November 4, and vote YES on all three PA Supreme Court judicial retentions! 🗳️✅
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
#PACourtsMatter #PAVotes #StayInformed #ProtectPACourts
If you saw me almost get hit by a car at 18th and Walnut on this day, no you didn’t! (I accidentally walked on red when I didn’t notice the light had changed. Sorry to the person who laid on their horn at me.)
October 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If you saw me almost get hit by a car at 18th and Walnut on this day, no you didn’t! (I accidentally walked on red when I didn’t notice the light had changed. Sorry to the person who laid on their horn at me.)