“Lite Instruction,” with “Priscilla Bell Lamberty” Mural Arts Artist

“Lite Instruction,” with The AACOPhilly

Event Description: Join us for a fun and interactive event with The AACOPhilly at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Get ready to learn new techniques, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and have a blast creating something special. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your artistic side!

Priscilla was born in North Philadelphia and raised in the Hunting Park section of the city. She attended Moore College of Art and Design where she received a BFA in 2D Fine Arts. In 2010, she graduated with her MFA in Painting from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

As an artist, Priscilla looks towards her family, surroundings, and cultural heritages for guidance and inspiration. She continues to explore the issues that mean the most to her, including Parenthood, Environmental Justice, the centering and uplifting of Black & Brown voices, and Indigenous/Native/Indigenous Caribbean visibility.

Priscilla is a MIT Solve Indigenous Communities Fellow (2024), recipient of the Leeway Transformation award (2024), “Distinguished Alumni” award from Community College of Philadelphia (2023), “Taino Muralist of the Year” award (2020), “Phenomenal Woman” award (2020), Leeway Art & Change grant (2017), “Taino Storyteller of the Year” award (2017). She also works as a freelance muralist with Mural Arts and is a painting instructor at Fleisher Art Memorial.