https://vimeo.com/45065065] After 30 years of urban blight, the rejuvenation of Francisville has begun, largely thanks to the Arts Garage, an eclectic venue bringing energy and attention back to the North Philadelphia neighborhood. The Arts Garage [continue reading…]
The Greene Street Artists Cooperative has been a community where multifaceted artists can live and work for over two decades. Each artist comes from a diverse background, but as a whole they make up a unified [continue reading…]
A local businesswoman has added is a new spin to her laundromat. Lisa Budnick displays art in her laundromat gallery and is seeking to focus on Latino art. Art at Budnick’s unique gallery is [continue reading…]
Teaching the community to be creative and self-sufficient is the driving force behind Red House, a nonprofit organization and sewing school all combined in a single space at 3733 Midvale Ave. in East Falls. Red House [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41273298] The arts are a frequent target for budget cuts from the state, but local artists have worked together to combat this financial barrier. Each year, less and less money is allotted for arts funding. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40669257] Vivian Nix-Early spends her Tuesday afternoons sitting on a bright, blue-carpeted floor surrounded by a handful of singing 4-year-olds. And she literally does not miss a note–singing everything from the participants’ names to the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40895662] BuildaBridge, located at 205 W. Tulpehocken St. in Germantown, is aimed at bringing hope and healing into the lives of children, families and communities in tough areas through the use of artistic gifts. Co-founders [continue reading…]
One of the greatest challenges musicians face is how to make a living off their craft. Rob Swift and Tom Williamson, members of the band, The Rivals, are attempting to supplement their band income with [continue reading…]
Puppets, masks and more were on display last weekend during a show at the 40th Street artist-in-residence program. The gallery featured the works of Beth Nixon, a staple in the West Philadelphia art and East [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/38754082] Nestled between the 4200 block of Spruce Street’s famous Victorian-style homes lies the University City Arts League. UCAL, as it is often known, has been a staple in the University City community for the [continue reading…]
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