This body of work by artists Nile Livingston and De’von Downes was created through a deep community engagement and research process centered on the history, cultural impact, and neighborhood relationships surrounding the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in […]
This mural was designed to honor the life of Paul Gripper, a local Philadelphia community member whose positive impact extends beyond himself. Paul was described as a larger-than-life figure, known for his loud and braggadocious personality. He embodied the spirit […]
Ballroom is an unavoidable cultural phenomenon today. You would have to be entirely oblivious to not encounter some aspect of Ballroom in at least one corner of our world. However, it is possible to broach noticeable aspects of the […]
The First Time, Ever I Saw Your Face is a traveling group exhibition commissioned by The Colored Girls Museum. The title of the exhibition was inspired by Roberta Flack’s iconic 1972 rendition of the same name, on display by appointment […]
I named this piece “Entanglement” as an ode to some of the most memorable contributions to the COVID lexicon as well as an attempt to capture the complexity of today’s world. This assemblage of moments encourages us to stop and […]
My first conscious encounter of Nina Simone’s musical genius was a happenstance introduction—I wandered into a boutique in West Philly on a birthday stroll in my late teens and another woman in the boutique told me that she was getting […]
Philly Rising is a virtual mural project in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Wawa Welcome America Festival; designed to connect and represent people across Philadelphia. It’s a collaborative artwork that encourages Philadelphians to send in their images of […]
Center City District Philadelphia has curated a creative group of local, all women identifying artists, to design a set of banners recently installed in the downtown area to greet Philadelphia’s slight reopening. Many of the beautiful, visual renderings are filled […]
Maximizing the Value of Art Through Charitable Donations: A Guide Art has the power to enrich our lives in numerous ways, from sparking joy to provoking thought and conversation. But did you know that strategically purchasing art, getting it appraised […]
