Philadelphia Inclusive Art Event to Spotlight 11 Local Artists
Philadelphia is gearing up for an inclusive art event that celebrates the city’s creative community. The nonprofit Artists for Artists Global (A4Ag) is sponsoring its second inclusive art program. This…
Philadelphia is gearing up for an inclusive art event that celebrates the city's creative community.
The nonprofit Artists for Artists Global (A4Ag) is sponsoring its second inclusive art program. This event, part of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11 and 12, at SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. Eleven diverse Philadelphia artists will showcase their work for members of the community.
This year's featured artists will include the following:
- Derek Ayers
- Jude Bigboy
- Abigail Cornelia
- Wendy Elliott Vandivier
- Seb Genikov
- Dominique London
- Emilio Maldonado
- Sean Mosley
- Jesus Murillo
- Amy Nemirow
- Julie Woodard
Guests will enjoy interactive workshops, live music and choir performances, film screenings, culinary demonstrations, and a variety of hands-on experiences.
The weekend will begin with a casual mixer at Cira Green, 129 S. 30th St., on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This informal gathering is open to everyone.
“We are thrilled to support these incredible artists and give the public a chance to experience their creativity up close,” said Rosa McAllister, A4Ag co-founder, to The Northeast Times. “This weekend is all about connecting, learning, and celebrating the artists who make our city's creative community so rich.”
Co-founded by McAllister and Michael Sean Degnan, A4Ag is dedicated to supporting artists in underserved communities across genres, fostering connections, and providing resources through regular virtual gatherings.
Learn more about the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours on The Center for Emerging Visual Artists website. Follow A4Ag on Facebook and Instagram.
