Heart of Kensington Creates Artist Talk
About this Event
Earlier this October, Mural Arts welcomed new murals, gallery exhibitions, and installations to Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood through the Heart of Kensington Creates initiative. Now, you can hear directly from artists who made the work about their creative practices, design processes, and community engagement.
From photographer Paolo Morales’ collaborative exhibition at UV Space to large-scale murals at the Allegheny and Tioga SEPTA stations, these projects reflect the stories, voices, and creativity of the Kensington community. How did local residents help shape these works? What stories do they tell about the neighborhood?
Join us for a panel conversation exploring these questions and more, moderated by project managers Ricky Yanas and Conrad Benner and featuring artists BUSTA, DISTORT, Iris Barbee Bonner of THESEPINKLIPS, Linda Fernandez, Magdalena Rieders, Manuela Guillén, Martha O'Connell, Paolo Morales, Vanessa Vega, and Zerbe.
About Heart of Kensington Creates
Heart of Kensington Creates is a collaboration between Mural Arts Philadelphia, Impact Services, and the Office of Councilmember Quetcy Lozada. The initiative brings together new public art projects, streetscape improvements, community-led art activations, and more community-focused, creative investment in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
For more information, visit the Heart of Kensington Creates Hub.
RSVP does not guarantee entry.
Photo credits: Shine Your Light by BUSTA, A World of Inspiration by Vanessa Vega, El Limite No Existe by Linda Fernandez & Martha O’Connell, We Bloom Together by Iris Barbee Bonner of Thesepinklips. Photos by Steve Weinik.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors open
🕑: 06:15 PM
Artist talk
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