purpose
Aug. 3, 2016 12:44 pm
This short film uses animation to tell stories of homelessness in Philly
Local animator John Serpentelli is using his craft to help three local homeless individuals tell their life stories in "Homeless to Hopeful."
people
Aug. 2, 2016 12:46 pm
BlackStar founder Maori Karmael Holmes is ‘not afraid’ to end the festival someday
Holmes discusses the future of the film festival and why it's OK for things to end if they've had a "lovely life."
method
Jul. 29, 2016 12:02 pm
Join the Asian Arts Initiative in the Theatre of the Oppressed this weekend
Build community and express yourself by rediscovering your childhood with this cool, interactive workshop.
results
Jul. 11, 2016 10:03 am
Museums should share knowledge: DataArts has launched to do just that
A boost from a recent Pew Center for Arts & Heritage grant will help cultural nonprofits using the platform make smarter, data-informed decisions.
purpose
Jun. 28, 2016 12:55 pm
This local filmmaker is exploring educational inequity in communities of color across the world
The documentary "Baobab Flowers" will highlight the commonalities between two Black female teachers working in primarily Black schools — one in Sao Paulo, Brazil and one in Philadelphia.
people
Jun. 13, 2016 8:39 am
Tayyib Smith’s Institute of Hip Hop Entrepreneurship landed a nod from CNN
The entrepreneur's Knight-funded project was the subject of a recent profile in CNNMoney.
funding
Jun. 9, 2016 8:52 am
Why NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson will sport an ArtWell logo on his helmet in August
The nonprofit won $25K for public school programming in a national competition held by the racecar driver's foundation. Plus, the nonprofit's poetry team is competing in Philly Youth Poetry Movement's finals this week.
people
May 10, 2016 12:46 pm
This time-traveling sci-fi writer is not your average public interest attorney
By day, Rasheedah Phillips fights systemic oppression with the law. But she's an Afrofuturist author by night, penning tales of Black culture from a time warp.
method
Apr. 5, 2016 2:46 pm
How local artists are communicating hard facts about the ‘new Jim Crow’
Ten local artists will make the facts about mass incarceration digestible in a multimedia variety show at the Painted Bride.
method
Mar. 7, 2016 9:12 am
How the Philly Block Project is using photography to unite a changing community
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center will exhibit professional portraits of South Kensington residents as well as residents' own family photos.