Tagged: Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA)

PIFA Executive Director Ed Cambron shares plans for the next month-long Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, scheduled for March 28th to April 27th, 2013

Susan Lewis considers early 20th-century artists whose work in Paris has inspired PIFA collaborations.

PIFA 2011 continues in locations around Philadelphia through May 1st. WRTI's Susan Lewis looks at a sampling of how 21st-century arts groups are interpreting the legacy of early 20th-century Paris.

Jim Cotter speaks with playwright Rogelio Martinez. The Arden Theatre presents the world-premiere production of his Wanamaker's Pursuit as part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA).

Susan Lewis considers two early 20th-century artists whose work in Paris has inspired collaborations in this year's PIFA.

Eric Brannon takes us to Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville, PA for an exhibition of historical mechanical musical devices - the forefathers of modern electronic appliances such as the CD player and the iPod.

The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts is now taking place at venues throughout the city with 135 events and 1,500 artists. WRTI's Susan Lewis considers the historical context of PIFA, with a look at the arts and culture of early 20th-century Paris.