What to Count on
ArtPhilly is a motion connecting Philadelphia’s acclaimed arts and tradition neighborhood via ongoing creative programming, commissions of unique work and — the primary occasion — a serious recurring citywide artwork competition that includes over 30 performances, exhibitions and initiatives.
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The entire of Philadelphia’s arts neighborhood comes collectively to supply the multidisciplinary competition, together with premier establishments just like the Philadelphia Museum of Artwork and Mural Arts; community-based organizations, like Theatre within the X and Asian Arts Initiative; and seasoned artists and curators, like curatorial director Tania Isaac, producer and performer King Britt, and the director of Philadelphia Dance Tasks Terry Fox.
Happening at iconic Philly museums, landmarks and venues, the jam-packed slate of programming displays the vibrancy and variety of Philly’s cultural scene with musical concert events, theatrical exhibits, dance performances, visible artwork reveals and new museum experiences.
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Impressed by the nation’s milestone 250th anniversary, the theme, What Now, encourages artists and audiences to harness the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers and envision a daring future for our nation.
Featured initiatives embrace:
- Black Music Metropolis Music Residency on the Museum of the American Revolution: A collaboration between the Museum of the American Revolution and Black Music Metropolis, this music residency showcases proficient Philadelphia-based Black artists and culminates in performances of unique compositions at museums and venues in Historic Philadelphia.
- From Our Forefathers: Local weather Disaster via Museum Excursions: Artist, curator and public historian Aislinn Pentecost-Farren takes tour-goers via Philadelphia’s legendary museum collections, exploring the historical past of the local weather disaster via their artwork and artifacts.
- A collaboration between Anna Deavere Smith and First Individual Arts: Lauded playwright and actor Anna Deavere Smith digs into her household’s Civil Battle-era historical past in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, York and Philadelphia and the present-day expertise in these cities on this unique play.
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