The Arts at Drexel

The arts are flourishing at Drexel. The University has a rich array of cultural events, organizations, galleries, lectures and exhibitions that are open to students, faculty, staff and the Greater Philadelphia community.

Literature

Several literary publications and events are housed at Drexel University

• The Painted Bride Quarterly
  Painted Bride Quarterly is a literary magazine that has been publishing fiction, poetry, prose and art for over 30 years. Housed in Drexel University's Department of English and Philosophy, it is available online and as an annual print anthology.
• The Drexel Interview
  The Drexel InterView is a lively half-hour original TV series hosted by Drexel University professor Paula Marantz Cohen. The show features conversations with nationally known and emerging talents in the arts, culture, science and society.
• Maya
  Maya is Drexel University's undergraduate literary magazine.
• D&M Magazine
  D&M Magazine is the result of a two term project that allows a group of Design & Merchandising seniors to experience, first hand, what is involved in creating a commercial publication.

Art Galleries

Drexel's art galleries are all open to the public:

• Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery
  Located on the third floor of Drexel University's Main Building, the Picture Gallery features decorative arts, prints, drawings, textiles, a David Rittenhouse Tall-Case Clock, dating to c. 1773, and 19th century paintings.
• Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Virtual Digital Media Student Portfolio Gallery View examples of work from the portfolios of Drexel students. Images from the runway of the annual fashion show can be found here.
• The Drexel Digital Museum Project
  Photographs of fashion design can be found here.
• Leonard Pearlstein Gallery
  Located in Nesbitt Hall, the Pearlstein Gallery was designed by Drexel adjunct professors Neil Sandvold and Andy Blanda and faces Lancaster Walk and the 33rd Street Armory. The Pearlstein Gallery is named in honor of former trustee Leonard Pearlstein. The archive on the Web site features information about past exhibits and the Calendar lists the exhibits currently scheduled.
• The Paul Peck Alumni Center Gallery
  Located in the Paul Peck Alumni Center, the gallery houses 19th Century paintings.

Music and Theater

Music and theater organizations provide opportunities for students to take part in performances that are often open to the public. Visit their Web sites for calendars of events or go to the Dragon Calendar for a complete listing of upcoming events:

• Drexel Chamber Singers
• Drexel Concert Band
• Drexel Fusion Band
• Drexel Gospel Choir
• Drexel Guitar Ensemble
• Drexel Jazz Orchestra
• Drexel Keyboard Ensemble
• Drexel Pep Band
• Drexel Percussion Ensemble
• Drexel Players
• Drexel String Ensemble
• Drexel University Chorus
• Drexel Vocal Jazz
• Mandell Theater