Conrad Benner
@streetsdept.bsky.social
📍Your guide to Philly’s Art + Public Space since 2011! 🎧 Podcast, Streets Dept Podcast 🎨 Curation, #StreetsDeptWalls 📸 Founded by Conrad Benner
You’re not normally allowed into this part of Fairmount Waterworks. But, until August 8th, 10 local artists are inviting you in to explore this space and consider our connection to water! In this video you hear from artists Nadia Hironaka, Paul Swenbeck, and Eugene Lew!
Titled “Reconciling Time: in pursuit of Tomorrow with dreams of Liberty in hand,” these nine works of banner art by sāgar kāmath capture the evolution of democracy, liberty, and curiosity from the past (red), present (blue), and future (yellow). The artworks will be un displayed through this year!
The weather has turned, and it looks like it’s actually gonna be pretty nice tonight! Last chance to join us for our first evening Streets Dept Excursion: 
Conrad Benner@streetsdept.bsky.social · last wk.Join us for our first Streets Dept “Best-of” Excursion! On this beloved tour, we walk the Gayborhood to see decades of incredible mural making from local and international artists exploring themes of queerness, sanctuary, and everything Philly! 🎟️ (7/30, 5 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
Join us for our first Streets Dept “Best-of” Excursion! On this beloved tour, we walk the Gayborhood to see decades of incredible mural making from local and international artists exploring themes of queerness, sanctuary, and everything Philly! 🎟️ (7/30, 5 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
Best-Of Excursion: Gayborhood Mural Walk (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Join us for our first Streets Dept “Best-of” Excursion! On this beloved tour, we walk the Gayborhood to see decades of incredible mural making from local and international artists exploring themes of queerness, sanctuary, and everything Philly! 🎟️ (7/30, 5 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
Best-Of Excursion: Gayborhood Mural Walk (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
events.ticketleap.com
A new episode of the Streets Dept Podcast is waiting for you! This time I talk with Chris Rabb, one of the next members of Congress entering the U.S. House of Representatives next year after a major election victory. Find it now wherever you get your podcasts. @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
Only until August 16th: Come stroll through a symphony at Spruce Street Harbor Park! “PrismaPhonik” is an installation of light and sound by William Simard and Anthony Gagnon Boisvert that invites you to experience music in new way! #Sponsored
The artworks are each on view until the space that they’re displayed in becomes occupied again. This project was a collaboration between Center City District, the City of Philadelphia, and Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Our next two Streets Dept Excursions are coming up quick–come explore the art around Philadelphia! streetsdept.com/2026/07/15/a... @billy-penn.bsky.social
Announcing Summer/Fall ‘26 Excursions, Plus Bonus Evening Tours
Streets Dept Excursions are curated, guided walking tours exploring the art of Philadelphia. After 15 years running Streets Dept, we’ve learned a lot about the art and artists that are defining our…
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You’re not normally allowed into this part of Fairmount Water Works. But, until August 8, 10 local artists are inviting you in to explore this space and consider our connection to water! 1/3
Our next two Streets Dept Excursions are coming up quick–come explore the art around Philadelphia! streetsdept.com/2026/07/15/a... @billy-penn.bsky.social
Announcing Summer/Fall ‘26 Excursions, Plus Bonus Evening Tours
Streets Dept Excursions are curated, guided walking tours exploring the art of Philadelphia. After 15 years running Streets Dept, we’ve learned a lot about the art and artists that are defining our…
streetsdept.com
As Chris Rabb plans to head to Washington, D.C. to represent a large chunk of Philadelphia in the United States House of Representatives, today we learn more about him as a person and public servant in a long form interview on the @streetsdept.bsky.social Podcast. https://bit.ly/4wGtVjq
Rep Chris Rabb Looks toward Washington, D.C.
The state rep and presumed U.S. Representative Chris Rabb gives Conrad Benner of Streets Dept his first, big post-primary interview
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Today on the Streets Dept Podcast, I sit down with one of the next members of Congress, Chris Rabb to talk about organizing, improv, and inspiring voters! Special thanks to @thephilacitizen.bsky.social for elevating this important interview: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/chris-rabb-i...
Rep Chris Rabb Looks toward Washington, D.C.
The state rep and presumed U.S. Representative Chris Rabb gives Conrad Benner of Streets Dept his first, big post-primary interview
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TOMORROW on the Streets Dept Podcast, we sit down with the progressive powerhouse that Philly is sending to Congress in 2027, Chris Rabb! 🎧 Make sure you’re following the Streets Dept Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to get the episode as soon as it drops! @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
Day 6 of the United States of Science Challenge 😮💨 9 states remain. FL 59 NY 32 TX 44 GA 28 IL 20 VA 15 MI 20 CT 9 IN 8 Fill some bubbles to help our organization connect scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries and more. $10 donations fill bubbles! givebutter.com/USS2026
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1/4 For a few days at the end of September in 2015, the Ben Franklin Bridge was closed to motor vehicles. This took place because of Pope Francis’ historic visit, which saw many of Philly’s roadways closed to vehicular traffic and under high security.
Have you listened to our Streets Dept Podcast episode with artist, comedian, opera singer, and drag superstar, Sapphira Cristál yet? Listen and follow the podcast now wherever you get your podcasts! @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
You asked for more–so we're doing more! Just posted our monthly Streets Dept Excursions from July through November–with one more additional evening best-of excursion each month! Come explore Philly‘s art world with me: events.ticketleap.com/events/stree...
Did you know that there’s a three-year Fine Arts Certificate Program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and applications for the fall semester are open now! #PAFAPartner www.pafa.org/school
Or maybe it’s just the walkable cities? Either way, these send a very heartwarming message to your neighbors as they pass by. Fully approve! ❤️✅
I can’t help but think how far $15 million would’ve gone, if given to local, independent event producers and programs, who could’ve done incredible stuff with Philadelphians all year long.
Incredible work! ❤️ 🇺🇸💙 And love the @streetsdept.bsky.social pod! 🎧
Conrad Benner@streetsdept.bsky.social · last mo.From now through August 1, experience “Wings and Water: The Space Between,” a powerful community-driven art installation at Cherry Street Pier. Created by resident artist Duwenavue Santé Johnson (aka ArtXStitch) and hundreds of artists from Philly and around the country.
From now through August 1, experience “Wings and Water: The Space Between,” a powerful community-driven art installation at Cherry Street Pier. Created by resident artist Duwenavue Santé Johnson (aka ArtXStitch) and hundreds of artists from Philly and around the country.
You asked for more–so we're doing more! Just posted our monthly Streets Dept Excursions from July through November–with one more additional evening best-of excursion each month! Come explore Philly‘s art world with me: events.ticketleap.com/events/stree...
So incredibly honored to get some love on this widely read Substack about podcasts from the ingenious Lauren Passell! "Conrad invites everyone in. His enthusiasm for literally whatever he is talking about is contagious." Read the full review: podcastthenewsletter.substack.com/i/203841384/...
🤳 I'm finally starting a podcast + 10 podcasts I texted my friends (debt, parties, 1 little fart)
🍭 👂 I would definitely buy Burglar Barbie 🌈 🤸♀️
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A new episode of the Streets Dept Podcast is waiting for you! This time I talk with Sapphira Cristál, a mega-talent artist, drag performer, comedian, podcaster, opera singer, and RuPaul's Drag Race runner-up! Find it now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧🎉
New underground mural in Philly by artist Patrick Vale and local school students!
Ocular migraine on the BSL is trippy. So glad these only last a half hour! Ready for the weekend!
