A Valentine For Mae V. Cowdery Mural Dedication
Explore Steve “ESPO” Powers' latest work alongside live poetry readings.This Mural Arts Month, experience the union of poetry and public art as Steve “ESPO” Powers unveils his latest mural in Center City, dedicated to Philadelphia poet Mae V. Cowdery, a forgotten voice of the Harlem Renaissance.We’ll gather to dedicate A Valentine For Mae V. Cowdery with live music, light refreshments, and poetry readings by 2026-2027 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate Emi Wong Shing and 2025-2026 Youth Poet Laureate Rashawn Dorsey.Known for his iconic Love Letter mural series, Philly-born artist ESPO returns to the city with a new work inspired by Cowdery