Creative Placemaking Leaders to Meet in Philadelphia


Ever wondered what it’s like to work at the Cultural Alliance? We’ll introduce you to members of our staff! This month the spotlight is on B.J. Tindal!
Last month, Cultural Alliance member (and neighbor!) CultureWorks marked a major milestone—fifteen years of community, creativity, and shared impact. The…
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has been working towards making our sector more accessible, diverse, equitable and inclusive. We started…
Job Title & Organization: Retired owner/principle designer at Vivian Gast Graphic Design (29 years); Retired account manager at Mangos (advertising agency)…
Philadelphia Young Playwrights (PYP) taps the potential of youth and inspires learning through playwriting. With a special emphasis on working with students in the School District of Philadelphia, their Core Program gives students a platform to express themselves through playwriting, which advances literacy skills, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. Learn more about PYP’s past year of virtual programs, partnership with the Bloomberg Internship Program, and our future plans on their blog.
It’s February, a time to honor love, connection, and Black history. In this issue of CultureWire, we celebrate Black artists and cultural institutions, highlight equity-driven research, and share opportunities to connect—including updates on the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, advocacy news, a preview of our March Member Mixer, and details from our just released Cultural Dynamics Report. Let’s dive in!