What to Expect
ArtPhilly is a movement connecting Philadelphia’s acclaimed arts and culture community through ongoing artistic programming, commissions of original work and — the main event — a major recurring citywide art festival featuring over 30 performances, exhibitions and projects.
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The whole of Philadelphia’s arts community comes together to produce the multidisciplinary festival, including premier institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mural Arts; community-based organizations, like Theatre in the X and Asian Arts Initiative; and seasoned artists and curators, like curatorial director Tania Isaac, producer and performer King Britt, and the director of Philadelphia Dance Projects Terry Fox.
Taking place at iconic Philly museums, landmarks and venues, the jam-packed slate of programming reflects the vibrancy and diversity of Philly’s cultural scene with musical concerts, theatrical shows, dance performances, visual art exhibits and new museum experiences.
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Inspired by the nation’s milestone 250th anniversary, the theme, What Now, encourages artists and audiences to harness the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers and envision a bold future for our country.
Featured projects include:
- Black Music City Music Residency at the Museum of the American Revolution: A collaboration between the Museum of the American Revolution and Black Music City, this music residency showcases talented Philadelphia-based Black artists and culminates in performances of original compositions at museums and venues in Historic Philadelphia.
- From Our Forefathers: Climate Crisis through Museum Tours: Artist, curator and public historian Aislinn Pentecost-Farren takes tour-goers through Philadelphia’s legendary museum collections, exploring the history of the climate crisis through their art and artifacts.
- A collaboration between Anna Deavere Smith and First Person Arts: Lauded playwright and actor Anna Deavere Smith digs into her family’s Civil War-era history in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, York and Philadelphia and the present-day experience in these cities in this original play.
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