Arts & Culture Community Applauds City Council for Soda Tax Decision Philadelphia, PA — On Thursday, June 16, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance joined supporters of education, parks, rec centers and libraries in applauding City Council’s 13-4 vote in favor of the Sugary Beverage Tax. Arts advocates throughout the city have strongly supported this effort,…
Cultural Alliance Names New Policy Director Philadelphia, PA — The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is pleased to announce that it has named Anne Marie Rhoades as its new Director of Policy & Community Engagement. Rhoades comes to the Alliance after years of policy experience in fundraising and communications for political campaigns and elected offices in…
Drama of Education Funding Hits the Big Stage in School Play Philadelphia – Pennsylvania’s school funding crisis will take center stage in School Play at the nationally-renowned Suzanne Roberts Theatre on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reviews following the sold-out premiere performances last April at the National Constitution Center, School Play will…
Arts Advocates Win Fight to Maintain Cultural Fund Budget Philadelphia — Despite the threat of a proposed 40% cut to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) in the City’s FY2016 budget, Philadelphia’s arts and cultural community can officially claim a win this budget season. Led by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s GroundSwell program, arts advocates successfully…
Students to Make Third Plea to City Council to Protect Budget for Arts Education Philadelphia—On Thursday, June 11, GroundSwell (a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance) and Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) will organize a group of public school students in demonstrations at City Hall, asking City Council members to commit to…
Arts and Parks Unite for Mayoral Candidates Forum at Free Library Philadelphia–On Wednesday, April 22, GroundSwell (a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance) and the Philadelphia Parks Alliance will host a public mayoral candidates forum around issues relating to arts, culture, parks, recreation and other quality-of-life issues. The forum will begin at 5:45pm, and…
Artists, Musicians and Performers Take Over City Hall for Second Annual Philadelphia Arts Advocacy Day Philadelphia–On Tuesday, April 7, GroundSwell (a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance) will lead artists and arts advocates in demonstrations at City Hall for the second annual Philadelphia Arts Advocacy Day. This year’s Advocacy Day focuses on Mayor Michael…
Cultural Alliance Hosts Community Engagement Forum in Honor of MLK Day of Service Philadelphia—On Thursday, January 22, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s GroundSwell advocacy & community engagement program will host “Arts & Culture Vitality in Your Community,” a forum to highlight and discuss the work creative organizations are doing in communities across the region. This…
Philadelphia Cultural Fund Receives $1.3 Million Budget Increase Plans Include Reinstating Youth Arts Enrichment Grants for Philly Students PHILADELPHIA—June 20, 2014—Philadelphia’s arts and cultural sector can officially claim a win on the FY2015 budget for the Philadelphia Cultural Fund. On June 19, City Council approved an amended FY2015 city budget that includes a $1.3 million…
Philadelphia—May 15, 2014—The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance releases the democratic gubernatorial candidates’ positions on issues relating to arts and culture.