Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The State of Affairs of Arts & Culture in the Urban Philadelphia Community - 4/27

We have to answer this question: How will the creativity of Philadelphia's youth and its cultural community continue to survive and grow?

Vivant Art Collection cordially invites you to the State of Affairs of Arts and Culture in the Urban Philadelphia Community. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 27th at 6pm at the African- American Museum in Philadelphia.  This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in an open discussion and share your organizations' challenges and successes as it pertain to the state of arts and culture in Philadelphia. 

Confirmed panelists include:

Gary Steuer- Chief Cultural Officer for the City of Philadelphia

Patricia Washington -Vice President of Cultural Tourism at GPTMC and Director of Philly 360

April Williamson - Community Engagement Manager of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Richard Watson - Curator of Exhibits at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

Tarana Burke - Managing Director of Art Sanctuary

June O'Neill -  Manager at The Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Since 1994, due to federal cuts, Philadelphia school district has significantly reduced its arts and music programs and departments [with only 83 cents per child dedicated for arts supplies for the entire year]. In the thirteen years that followed, art funding has decreased by 50 percent affecting museums, community art based programs and other arts institutions. 

Reconstruction is essential in order to help our future artists, writers, dancers, musicians and art leaders! The Philadelphia community needs the minds and hearts of influential art leaders like you to speak out about the current the State of Affairs of Arts Culture in the Urban Community.

Florcy Morisset, Owner & Curator of Vivant Art Collection
2011 Philadelphia Creative Ambassador for Philly 360
Chairman of the Board of the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia
Chair of Arts & Culture Committee for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women

 

Vivant Art Collection presents an expert panel discussion regarding the growth and vitality of Philadelphia's arts and cultural community. Featured panelist will include, Gary Steuer- Chief Cultural Officer for the City of Philadelphia.