Philadelphia, PA

ArtJaz Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Established in 1999, Pamela Brown and Beverly Dawson combine art and jazz in this forum and exhibition space for emerging and career artists of color; all the art on display is original works that range from the merely good to spectacular; a great value to art collectors

DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Sat 11a-5p; other hours by appt

ADDRESS: 53 North 2nd Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 2nd Street SEPTA Station is 1 block south

PHONE: 215-922-4800

WEBSITE:  http://www.artjaz.com

October Gallery
DESCRIPTION: African American art, originals, serigraphs, lithographs and etchings; special events include First Fridays and panoramic poetry

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-6p, Sat Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 68 North 2nd Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 2nd Street SEPTA Station is 1 block south

PHONE: 215-629-3939

WEBSITE: http://www.octobergallery.com

Neo Dekor Gallery
DESCRIPTION: a 3,800 square foot gallery by Charles Waller that features beautiful hand-made Italian furniture by Natuzzi that can be customized for your living space

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: 33 North 3rd Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 2nd Street SEPTA Station is 1 block south and 1 block east on Market

PHONE: 215-238-1018

WEBSITE: http://www.neodekor.com

Tribal Home
DESCRIPTION: A small, precious collection of distinctive African masks and crafts; get the backstory on the pieces from owner Karen Riggs

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11-7, Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 56 North 3rd Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 2nd Street SEPTA Station is 1 block south and 1 block east on Market

PHONE: 215-592-4215

WEBSITE: coming

Twist
DESCRIPTION: a boutique that design and hand-makes stylish new furtniture and carries a nice selection of vintage furniture, home accessories, gifts and one of a kind objects from around the world; one of the co-owners, Sharne Algotsson, has published a book of home decorating

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 11-6, Sun Noon-4p

ADDRESS: 1134 Pine Street  MAP

PARKING: garages nearby

TRANSIT: Lombard-South SEPTA Station is 4 short blocks west on Pine, 1 block south on Broad; 12-13th Streets PATCO Station is 2 long blocks north on 12th Street

PHONE: 215-925-1242

WEBSITE: http://www.twisthome.com

Sande Webster Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Sande Webster is one of the pioneers in Center City who has presented fine African American art for over 20 years; today she features art by upcoming artists from the community as well as nationally known arts;
 a good place to frame your art

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 11a-4p

ADDRESS: 2006 Walnut Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 19th Street SEPTA Station is 4 short blocks north on 20th, 1 block east on Market

PHONE: 215-636-9003

WEBSITE:  http://www.sandewebstergallery.com

Heirloom21
DESCRIPTION: Recently moved to this larger gallery in Rittenhouse Square; features modern and collectible furniture, light fixtures and museum quality decorative arts; owner Taji Nahl travels worldwide to collect exquisite pieces, most are unique

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sun Noon 6p

ADDRESS: 2007 Chestnut Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 19th Street SEPTA Station is 2 short blocks north on 20th, 1 block east on Market

PHONE: 215-275-9926

WEBSITE: http://www.heirloom21.net

Chic Bella
DESCRIPTION: Aaliyah Castro provides a nice selection of modern, upscale women’s apparel such as Ungaro, Herrera, Evisu and more; often features items on sale

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-5p, Sun by appt

ADDRESS: 100 South 21st Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 22nd Street SEPTA Station is 2 blocks north, 1 block west on Market

PHONE: 215-972-0707

WEBSITE: http://www.chicbella.com

Art Around Gallery
DESCRIPTION: A small gallery whose specialty is avant garde pies d’art; holds frequent artist exhibits

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat

ADDRESS: 2011 Chestnut Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 19th Street SEPTA Station is 2 blocks north, 1 block east on Market

PHONE: 215-972-1644

WEBSITE:

Silver Legend
DESCRIPTION: Leon Scott specializes in unique silver designs and handbags that must seen to be appreciated; specializes in reduced prices for sterling silver

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a–7p, Sat 11a–6p, Sun 11a–5p

ADDRESS: 2008 Walnut Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 19th Street SEPTA Station is 4 blocks north, 1 block east on Market

PHONE: 215-564-4050

WEBSITE:  http://silverlegends.net

Coeur
DESCRIPTION: a small boutique by Mona Lisa Jackson that provides intimate apparel that touches the heart; also features active wear and swimwear

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-6p and by appt

ADDRESS: 132 South 17th Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: 19th Street SEPTA Station is 3 blocks north, 2 block west on Market

PHONE: 215-972-0373

WEBSITE:

Hakim's Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: Afrocentric books and cards

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 210 South 52nd Street  MAP

PARKING: street

TRANSIT: 52nd Street SEPTA Station is 4 blocks north

PHONE: 215-474-9495

WEBSITE: http://www.hakimsbookstore.com

Amazulu
DESCRIPTION: African clothing, sterling silver jewelry, hand crafted jewelry, gifts and much more

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Fri 11a-7p, Sat 10a-5p, Winter hours by appt

ADDRESS: 1627 North 2nd Street  MAP

PARKING: street

TRANSIT: Burks SEPTA Station is 4 blocks east on Cecil Moore, 3 blocks north on Front

PHONE: 215-426-3387

WEBSITE: http://www.amazulu.com

Know Thyself Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: Afrocentric books

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri Noon-6p, Sat Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 528 South 52nd Street   MAP

PARKING: street

TRANSIT: 52nd SEPTA Station is 7 blocks north

PHONE: 215-748-2278

WEBSITE: coming

Jessie's Ladies Shop
DESCRIPTION: a boutique for women’s apparel and an herbal shop; specialty white dresses and suits

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-6p

ADDRESS: 1537 South Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: Lombard-South SEPTA Station is 2 blocks east, 1 block north on Broad

PHONE: 215-735-0458

WEBSITE:

Designer Fabrics
DESCRIPTION: Get custom cuts for a beautiful figure

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-5p, Wed 11a-6:30p

ADDRESS: 770 South Street  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: Lombard-South SEPTA Station is 6 blocks west, 1 block north on Broad

PHONE: 215-627-6177

WEBSITE:

Lucien Crump Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Featuring visual artists from all genres of the African Diaspora; since Lucien past away in 2006, it has converted to a non-profit art education resource center

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 6380 Germantown Ave  MAP

PARKING: street

TRANSIT: Upsal SEPTA Station is 3 blocks south on Johnson, 1 block west on Greene

PHONE: 215-843-8788

WEBSITE: http://www.luciencrumpsartgallery.com

Bold Urge
DESCRIPTION: Afrocentric and American clothing and accessories for voluptuous women

DAYS & HOURS:  Wed-Sat Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 6365 Germantown Ave  MAP

PARKING: street and nearby lots

TRANSIT: Upsal SEPTA Station is 3 blocks south on Johnson, 1 block west on Greene

PHONE: 215-848-2112

WEBSITE: http://www.boldurge.net

Sandaga
DESCRIPTION: African clothing and crafts

DAYS & HOURS: Tuen-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 7130 Germantown Ave  MAP

PARKING: street

TRANSIT: Allen Lane SEPTA Station is 2 blocks south on Durham, 2 blocks west on Cresheim

PHONE: 215-753-0455
WEBSITE: returning soon