Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs, 5:30-9PM
Closing Reception: Thurs, April 17th, 6-9PM
The 3rd Art Student Biennial, the Philadelphia region’s largest LGBTQIA+ student exhibition, returns to the William Way LGBT Community Center from March 6 – April 17, 2025, with a companion virtual exhibition on the Center’s website. This year’s Biennial is the biggest yet, featuring artwork from more colleges and universities than ever before.
At a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being challenged, especially in higher education and cultural institutions, it is more important than ever to uplift emerging artists in our community. This exhibition provides a space for young creatives to share their perspectives and be part of a growing community here at the Center. Please join us in celebrating the next generation of LGBTQIA+ artists during our Closing Reception on Thursday, April 17th, from 6-9PM.
Featuring 29 Students from 11 Colleges and Universities in the Philadelphia Region:
Arcadia University
Drexel University
Haverford College
Moore College of Art and Design
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Rowan University
Rutgers University-Camden
Swarthmore College
Temple University
University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Juror: Jonathan Lyndon Chase
Jonathan Lyndon Chase (b. 1989) is a Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary artist who works in painting, video, sound, and sculpture to depict queer Black love and community. Chase has been featured in solo exhibitions at Artists Space, New York (2023) and the Fabric Workshop Museum, Philadelphia (2020-2021). Their work is included in numerous collections such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, Brooklyn Museum, Walker Art Center, and the Leslie Lohman Museum. They received an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (2016) and a BFA from University of the Arts (2013).
Artwork Sales
Many works in the show are available for purchase, with 65% of the proceeds going directly to the artists and 35% supporting the Center’s Art and Culture programs. You can inquire about purchasing an artwork at the front desk or online in our virtual exhibition. Buying artwork is a great way to support both the artists and the Center.
Installation Team: Viola Borden, Chris Belton
Site Design: M Slater
