1776 Seconds: Philadelphia Illuminated
Discover Public Art in Philadelphia and collect limited edition postcards with a treasure hunt for art, curated by Creative Philadelphia for America's 250th with the Finale on August 4 @ City Hall
Trops is on a mission to make art discovery an everyday adventure through real-world treasure hunts that connect people with their local communities, surroundings, and culture.
Explore Philadelphia's Vibrant Public Arts landscape with the Trops Mobile App. Navigate to public art drops, collect tokens, and claim limited edition postcard print rewards from local venues. All art drops are free to access and all art is a treasure for the senses.
The Trops is an ecosystem for "art drops" and cultural experiences.
Trops Foundation
It is important to have community infrastructure that empowers the Arts to thrive in the physical world. The Trops Foundation's mission is to inspire cultural awareness and appreciation by fostering arts activation, collaboration, and community development.
Discover Trops Publishing, publishing house to the Trops Foundation. Presenting Poetry Books, Catalogs, Art Books, and the exciting first issue of Trops Magazine.
Trops Gallery
The Trops takes pride in discovering and celebrating the works of early, emerging, and established artists with pop-up Exhibitions and Curatorial Projects.
Trops Mobile App
Experience Art Drops with this Treasure Hunt for Art. Download the mobile application to discover Culture happening in your neighborhood and beyond.
JonOne Live Painting Performance, In Defense of Poesy, Paris 2023. Photo by Adrian Crispin
Performances at the Trops
Find full performances, artist talks, highlights from art events, and more on our Youtube channel.