Voices of the Neighborhood: BGE Poetry & Public Art Workshop

Creative Philadelphia invites you to a special community poetry workshop hosted by Kerry Kennedy, creative partner to artist Gary L. Moore, whose proposal “Afro‑Sankofa / In Flight” was recently approved for the Broad, Germantown, and Erie Percent for Art commission.

This workshop offers a rare opportunity for residents to help shape the language that will be incorporated into Moore’s upcoming public artworks—three coordinated pieces featuring mosaic planters, mosaic bench seating, and an iconic metal sculpture inspired by the Sankofa and the stories of Nicetown‑Tioga.

Participants will craft poetry rooted in the neighborhood’s history, memories, and future. Selected words and phrases will be physically embedded into the final artwork, ensuring the community’s voice is preserved for generations.

🍽️ Lunch will be served.
🗓️ Please RSVP here by Wednesday, May 13th

What to Expect

• A guided poetry workshop led by Kerry Kennedy
• Space to reflect on neighborhood identity and storytelling
• The chance to contribute language that may appear in the final artwork
• A welcoming, creative environment open to all ages and experience levels
• Complimentary lunch for all participants

Event Details

📍 Nicetown‑Tioga Library, Second Floor*
📅 Saturday, May 16th, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This workshop is FREE and open to the public.

*Accessibility Note: This workshop takes place on the library’s second floor, which is accessible by stairs only. We are committed to including everyone; if you require first-floor accommodations, please notify library staff upon arrival, and our instructor will provide the programming to you on the main level.

Help shape a new cultural landmark in the heart of Nicetown‑Tioga!