Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

The Kimmel Center Box Office is located at the southwest corner of Broad and Spruce Streets

The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center, launches the city’s art and cultural scene onto the world stage with a three-week festival offering performances, exhibits and events for loyal fans and casual attendees. Based on the philosophy of collaboration, innovation and creativity, PIFA’s programs represent every arts discipline and include more than 100 partners. Offerings include newly commissioned works, classical performances and exhibits, surprising partnerships featuring local and international artists and exciting explorations of traditional, non-traditional, new and emerging art forms. In homage to the artistic energy of Paris 1910-1920, PIFA celebrates works from that era and new creations inspired by the brashly innovative spirit of the period. The festival was made possible by an extraordinary grant from Philadelphia philanthropist Leonore Annenberg, whose vision for a city-wide celebration of the arts shaped its philosophy and programming. PIFA takes place April 7-May 1, 2011.

PIFA features 135 events and 1,500 artists over 25 days from circus arts to theatrics. Highlights include over 30 specially commissioned works as well as the participation of nearly 140 regional arts and cultural partner organizations. Tickets are available now, here: http://pifa.org/tickets