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SUMMARY:"Philadelphia Stories 250" Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception for “Philadelphia Stories 250” Art in City Hall exhibition series.\n\n\nCity Hall\, Mayor’s Reception\, Room 202 \nFollowed by light refreshments in Conversation Hall\, Room 201 \n*Please sign in at the Northeast Corner Visitor’s Entrance with picture I.D.	 \n \nJoin 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. Conference of Mayors. After the program\, guests will be invited to view the exhibitions throughout City Hall. \n \nPhiladelphia Stories 250: Life\, Liberty and the Pursuit of Joy \nMay 26– July 24Creative Philadelphia Art Gallery\, 1st floor & Room 592 \n \nPhiladelphia Stories 250: Out of Many\, One – A Photographic Journey \nJune 5th – August 8th4th floor cases & 1st floor SW corner cases \n \nPhiladelphia Stories 250: For the People\, By the People \nMay 26 – July 172nd & 3rd Floors\, NE Corner \n \nPhiladelphia Stories 250: America 250 City Art Poster ProjectJune 12 – August 28th \n2nd Floor\, NE Corner \n \nLincoln University: Grounded in Legacy\, Growing in VisionMay 18 – July 24 \n5th Floor\, NE Corner \n \nCreative Philadelphia provides creative and economic opportunities for all Philadelphians to thrive through the arts. We advance public access to arts and culture\, collaborate with local creative communities\, and celebrate the city’s cultural assets\, contributing to a safer\, cleaner\, and greener city. For more information\, visit: https://www.creativephl.org/ and follow us @creaivephl
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LOCATION:Philadelphia City Hall\, 1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Neighborhood: BGE Poetry & Public Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Become a co‑creator of “Afro-Sankofa / In Flight”\, a new public artwork by Gary L. Moore at the Broad\, Germantown\, and Erie triangle.\n\n\nCreative 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. \nThis 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. \nParticipants 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. \n🍽️ Lunch will be served.🗓️ Please RSVP here by Wednesday\, May 13th \nWhat to Expect\n\nA guided poetry workshop led by Kerry Kennedy\nSpace to reflect on neighborhood identity and storytelling\nThe chance to contribute language that may appear in the final artwork\nA welcoming\, creative environment open to all ages and experience levels\nComplimentary lunch for all participants\n\nEvent Details\n📍 Nicetown‑Tioga Library\, Second Floor*📅 Saturday\, May 16th\, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nThis workshop is FREE and open to the public. \n*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. \nHelp shape a new cultural landmark in the heart of Nicetown‑Tioga!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/voices-of-the-neighborhood-bge-poetry-public-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Nicetown-Tioga Library\, 3720 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception | Art in City Hall: Black History Month Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of two Black History Month exhibitions: “My Skin is Black” and “Counter Narratives” on view through April 24!\n\n\nCreative 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. \nMy 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. \nCounter Narratives – Resistance and Resilience\, organized by the Sankofa Artisans Guild\, features 24 members of the collective whose artworks feature Black founding ancestors\, pathfinders\, and activists. \nArt in City Hall’s Black History Month exhibitions are on on view in Creative Philadelphia’s gallery (City Hall Room 116) and on the first\, second\, and fourth floor cooridors\, northeast corner through April 24\, 2026. \nPlease arrive early to go through security. Enter through the Northeast Corner Visitor’s Entrance of City Hall.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/opening-reception-art-in-city-hall-black-history-month-exhibitions/
LOCATION:Art Gallery at City Hall\, City Hall\, Room 116\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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