Creative Philadelphia

Join us for the opening of two Black History Month exhibitions: "My Skin is Black" and "Counter Narratives" on view through April 24!Creative Philadelphia and Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke are proud to present two new Art in City Hall exhibitions celebrating Black History Month. Join us for light refreshments and remarks during a special opening reception on February 20, 5-7 p.m.My Skin is Black, curated by Debra Powell-Wright, features19 Black women artists working in the mixed media fiber arts whose artwork focus on first-person narratives.Counter Narratives – Resistance and Resilience, organized by the Sankofa Artisans Guild, features 24 members of the

Become a co‑creator of "Afro-Sankofa / In Flight", a new public artwork by Gary L. Moore at the Broad, Germantown, and Erie triangle.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

Join us for the opening reception for "Philadelphia Stories 250" Art in City Hall exhibition series.City Hall, Mayor’s Reception, Room 202Followed by light refreshments in Conversation Hall, Room 201*Please sign in at the Northeast Corner Visitor’s Entrance with picture I.D. Join Creative Philadelphia’s Art In City Hall program for the opening of Philadelphia Stories 250, a series of exhibitions showcased throughout historic City Hall commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through the platform of the arts. Collaborating organizations include the Office of Councilmember Rue Landau, Mural Arts Philadelphia, the Office of Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, and the U.S.