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!
The test street art bus times sign by artist Make It Weird is gone from 8th and Wharton Streets. And in its place a new sign including artwork by Badly Drawn Buses and custom mount support by Lac Arts. So exciting to see this project grow and continue to support Philly’s public transit riders!
January 18, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The test street art bus times sign by artist Make It Weird is gone from 8th and Wharton Streets. And in its place a new sign including artwork by Badly Drawn Buses and custom mount support by Lac Arts. So exciting to see this project grow and continue to support Philly’s public transit riders!
A few moments from photographing art around Philly for Streets Dept in 2016! 1/5
January 18, 2026 at 12:26 AM
A few moments from photographing art around Philly for Streets Dept in 2016! 1/5
I feel like the Free Library could do some really cool things with the LOVE Park UFO building, including tons of free programming for Philadelphians of all ages.
January 15, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I feel like the Free Library could do some really cool things with the LOVE Park UFO building, including tons of free programming for Philadelphians of all ages.
My wonderful brother and sister-in-law were on Good Day Philadelphia this morning sharing about his cancer journey and this incredible organization that supports people with cancer: Keep It Clean with Raylene. Special thanks to Fox 29’s Jennaphr Frederick for sharing stories like these! ❤️
January 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
My wonderful brother and sister-in-law were on Good Day Philadelphia this morning sharing about his cancer journey and this incredible organization that supports people with cancer: Keep It Clean with Raylene. Special thanks to Fox 29’s Jennaphr Frederick for sharing stories like these! ❤️
Apply by 3 PM, JAN 16: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Apply by 3 PM, JAN 16: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The history of one of Philly’s most iconic murals, inspired by acts of protest from the 1970s!
January 14, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The history of one of Philly’s most iconic murals, inspired by acts of protest from the 1970s!
Wait, is the new KoP Netflix House—Cringe or Binge?
Streets Dept investigates: www.patreon.com/posts/147025...
Streets Dept investigates: www.patreon.com/posts/147025...
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January 10, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Wait, is the new KoP Netflix House—Cringe or Binge?
Streets Dept investigates: www.patreon.com/posts/147025...
Streets Dept investigates: www.patreon.com/posts/147025...
Spotted in Copenhagen, Denmark.
January 9, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Spotted in Copenhagen, Denmark.
I hope y’all get the next issue of Philly Current, I’m gonna be on the cover! 🥰🎉
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
I hope y’all get the next issue of Philly Current, I’m gonna be on the cover! 🥰🎉
Did you know that Philly used to be called the “Workshop of the World?”
January 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Did you know that Philly used to be called the “Workshop of the World?”
If you ever find yourself at 30th Street Station with some time to spare, walk a few blocks over to Chestnut Street and check out one of Philly’s most iconic murals. It’s one that’s older than our Mural Arts program itself! (Watch to the end of the video.)
January 6, 2026 at 12:21 AM
If you ever find yourself at 30th Street Station with some time to spare, walk a few blocks over to Chestnut Street and check out one of Philly’s most iconic murals. It’s one that’s older than our Mural Arts program itself! (Watch to the end of the video.)
Wheatpaste from YOMI at 9th and Washington in South Philly.
January 4, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Wheatpaste from YOMI at 9th and Washington in South Philly.
No money for healthcare, but endless dollars for war.
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
No money for healthcare, but endless dollars for war.
Philly was mentioned in the Stranger Things finale because: we are not a real place.
January 2, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Philly was mentioned in the Stranger Things finale because: we are not a real place.
Should Philly paint one of the world‘s largest murals on the back of the PSFS Building?
December 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Should Philly paint one of the world‘s largest murals on the back of the PSFS Building?
Is Berlin’s TV Tower the most underrated landmark in the world?
December 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Is Berlin’s TV Tower the most underrated landmark in the world?
Here’s how to visit one of Berlin‘s most historic sites. 
December 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Here’s how to visit one of Berlin‘s most historic sites. 
P.s. Philly doesn’t half-🫏 anything, least of all the holidays 🎄🥂
December 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
P.s. Philly doesn’t half-🫏 anything, least of all the holidays 🎄🥂
How did I get to see this special moment?! ❤️🎄😭Congrats to the happy couple!
December 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
How did I get to see this special moment?! ❤️🎄😭Congrats to the happy couple!
Here’s a look at Luster Gallery + Studio in the Crane Arts Building on American Street, a new Philly arts space that you should absolutely add to your roster of galleries to check out frequently!
December 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Here’s a look at Luster Gallery + Studio in the Crane Arts Building on American Street, a new Philly arts space that you should absolutely add to your roster of galleries to check out frequently!
You will be missed, Roberta.
December 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
You will be missed, Roberta.
Still thinking about Dave Hannon’s “Julia’s First Interview” installation at the Icebox Project Space. So, instead of recording a voiceover with more information, please just enjoy my friend Aubrie and I’s honest and real-time reaction to this wonderfully bizarre, thought-provoking piece!
December 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Still thinking about Dave Hannon’s “Julia’s First Interview” installation at the Icebox Project Space. So, instead of recording a voiceover with more information, please just enjoy my friend Aubrie and I’s honest and real-time reaction to this wonderfully bizarre, thought-provoking piece!
Hosted a special Streets Dept Excursion at Calder Gardens this morning! Will make a video about it soon. But such a great way to start the weekend!
December 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hosted a special Streets Dept Excursion at Calder Gardens this morning! Will make a video about it soon. But such a great way to start the weekend!
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Why is this so heartwarming?!
December 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Why is this so heartwarming?!