purpose
Dec. 18, 2020 8:45 am
New perspectives, new resources: Business on Board trains future board members
The Arts + Business Council for Greater Philadelphia’s leadership development program is accepting applications for its upcoming cycle through the end of this month.
purpose
Nov. 24, 2020 8:57 am
Hey, shoppers, forget Black Friday. Have you heard of Museum Store Sunday?
This holiday gift guide highlights 17 nonprofit online shops and museum stores to check out Nov. 29 and beyond.
purpose
Oct. 21, 2020 12:25 pm
I Belong works to help recent immigrants feel seen and heard without judgment
Through cross-cultural events, virtual conversation circles, and now an art contest focused on immigrant heritage, the group strives to eliminate barriers of language, lack of social capital, and isolation.
purpose
Oct. 15, 2020 10:45 am
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture champions civic engagement through art
"Representation matters and the origination of civically engaged art by Arabs, BIPOC, and community-based organizations is critical to shaping the future of our neighborhoods," says Hazami Sayed.
purpose
Sep. 22, 2020 9:24 am
Blind and visually impaired performers to be showcased in local (virtual) talent show
During October, National Federation of the Blind chapters across the country will host outreach events and fundraisers with the mission of breaking down misconceptions about the blind. The Keystone chapter event is Oct. 17.
purpose
Sep. 1, 2020 4:07 pm
Drexel professor’s app allows choir members to create music apart but together
"This is a great way to keep singing through the pandemic. Nothing beats being onstage for a chorale singer, but this is a way that we can continue to collaborate, express ourselves and do things musically," says Dr. Youngmoo Kim.
purpose
Aug. 24, 2020 1:53 pm
Independence Media Foundation’s Community Voices grant elevates Black and brown voices left behind during COVID-19
At the end of July, IPMF announced they awarded a total of $1.75 million to 43 projects across the greater Philadelphia area. The projects will record, document, share, and preserve underrepresented voices and narratives.
people
Jul. 13, 2020 7:30 am
Power moves: Arts orgs welcome new directors and artistic staff
From choreographing for Beyoncé to training with Cuban ballet royalty; from touring with Gerald Veasley to performing with Evanescence — this week's movers and shakers have more than the usual star shine. Plus, an award first for Philadelphia.
purpose
Jul. 9, 2020 8:58 am
Uprising in Philadelphia: A to-do list for the next six months
18 of Philadelphia's best and brightest tell us what they think needs to happen next — individually and collectively — to address the longstanding structural inequities in the city.
purpose
May 8, 2020 8:33 am
Opinion: Budget cuts would make us a city with no front door
The growth that Philadelphia has experienced in population, in jobs, in reputation, are all a result of the offices the mayor proposes to cut or eliminate, says guest columnist Deborah Diamond.