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SUMMARY:More Than Murals w/ Dominique Smack: Making Art Across Mediums
DESCRIPTION:Join us at W Philadelphia for happy hour and candid conversation with some of the city’s most exciting multi-hyphenate creatives.\n\n\nDuring this month’s installment of her dynamic speaking series\, Dominique Smack will host artists who are breaking boundaries across visuals\, music\, and performance. \nAbout Mural Than Murals\nMore Than Murals w/ Dominique Smack is a dynamic monthly speaking series presented by Mural Arts Philadelphia that brings the organization’s broader mission to life—demonstrating that Mural Arts is not only about public art\, but also about social justice\, restorative justice\, art education\, workforce development\, and deep community impact throughout Philadelphia. Through candid conversations with community leaders\, cultural changemakers\, program participants\, and local partners\, the series spotlights individuals whose lives and neighborhoods have been shaped by Mural Arts while reinforcing the importance of sustained investment in the organization’s transformative work. \nThe series is hosted on the 7th floor of W Philadelphia\, reimagining Philadelphia’s iconic First Fridays tradition through a vibrant blend of thought leadership\, culture\, and hospitality. Set across the hotel’s elevated social spaces\, each event will feature curated conversations hosted by Dominique Smack\, alongside happy hour\, live DJs\, artist showcases\, and creative networking opportunities. Aligning with the Mayor’s Ring It On 2026 campaign\, More Than Murals positions Center City as an active cultural destination while extending the legacy of First Fridays into a contemporary platform that merges public engagement\, nightlife\, and civic storytelling. Through strategic storytelling\, collaborative marketing\, and immersive live experiences\, this series serves as both a cultural activation and an advocacy platform for the More Than Murals campaign. \nCurated by Medina Oyefusi and Dominique Smack. \nPhoto caption: More Than Murals w/ Dominique Smack: Preserving Queer Art in Philadelphia\, June 5\, 2026. Photo by Andriana Ortiz.
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LOCATION:W Philadelphia\, 1439 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:More Than Murals w/ Dominique Smack: Preserving Queer Art in Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:A monthly speaking series presented by Mural Arts Philadelphia and W Philadelphia that brings the organization’s broader mission to life!\n\n\nMore Than Murals w/ Dominique Smack is a dynamic monthly speaking series presented by Mural Arts Philadelphia that brings the organization’s broader mission to life—demonstrating that Mural Arts is not only about public art\, but also about social justice\, restorative justice\, art education\, workforce development\, and deep community impact throughout Philadelphia. Through candid conversations with community leaders\, cultural changemakers\, program participants\, and local partners\, the series spotlights individuals whose lives and neighborhoods have been shaped by Mural Arts while reinforcing the importance of sustained investment in the organization’s transformative work. \nThe series will be hosted on the 7th floor of W Philadelphia\, reimagining Philadelphia’s iconic First Fridays tradition through a vibrant blend of thought leadership\, culture\, and hospitality. Set across the hotel’s elevated social spaces\, each event will feature curated conversations hosted by Dominique Smack\, alongside happy hour\, live DJs\, artist showcases\, and creative networking opportunities. Aligning with the Mayor’s Ring It On 2026 campaign\, More Than Murals positions Center City as an active cultural destination while extending the legacy of First Fridays into a contemporary platform that merges public engagement\, nightlife\, and civic storytelling. Through strategic storytelling\, collaborative marketing\, and immersive live experiences\, this series serves as both a cultural activation and an advocacy platform for the More Than Murals campaign. \nPreserving Queer Art in Philadelphia \nExploration of queer art preservation\, visibility\, and community presence in Philadelphia \nFramed through multiple perspectives: artist\, advocate\, and project leadership
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/more-than-murals-w-dominique-smack-preserving-queer-art-in-philadelphia/
LOCATION:W Philadelphia\, 1439 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pours + Prose
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 5-8 pm this summer\, W Philadelphia hosts an elevated\, literature-based\, weekly happy hour series called ‘Pours + Prose.’ The event is free and open to the public\, taking place at W Philadelphia’s 7th floor WET Bar. \nAs an alternative to Center City SIPS\, Pours + Prose invites guests to grab a drink after work\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and discover new literature. It is the perfect mid-week rest for those seeking something more engaging. Each week features a different literary partner to inspire conversation and creativity. \nUpcoming collaborations for Pours + Prose include: \nUlises Books  – July 23\nThe local bookshop will be on-site at W Philadelphia with a pop-up bookshop \nBlue Stoop  – July 30\nBlue Stoop is hosting a coworking and networking session in WET Bar for Blue Stoop members \nBinding Agents  – August 13\nThe cookbook-centric shop will have a pop-up shop at W Philadelphia with tarot card readings from their bestselling pasta-themed tarot card deck \nBlue Stoop Returns – August 20\nBlue Stoop is coming back again to host a second coworking and networking session in WET Bar for Blue Stoop members \nBeyond inspiration and connection through literature\, guests can enjoy a drink from the “Read Between the Lines” menu\, which includes wine tastings curated by Vine Street Imports\, classic cocktails\, and zero-proof options. Stop in for a drink and leave with a new summer read!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pours-prose/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:W Philadelphia\, 1439 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mural Lab Live Presents: "The Impact of Murals in Philadelphia and Beyond"
DESCRIPTION:Explore the evolving role of murals in cities nationwide with experts\, as they discuss their impact on public spaces and community transform\n\n\nMural Arts Philadelphia has a long history of investigating and realizing diverse facets of muralism while collaborating with Philadelphians to transform public space with works that beautify\, inspire\, and empower. Today\, we see an increasing collection of murals in cities nationwide\, some of which have looked to Philadelphia for inspiration\, advice\, and affirmation. What is the role of murals today? How are we shaping our current understanding of murals and their impact? Join us in a conversation with city representatives expanding their mural collections while exploring murals’ context\, nature\, and impact in their communities.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mural-lab-live-presents-the-impact-of-murals-in-philadelphia-and-beyond/
LOCATION:W Philadelphia\, 1439 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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