2012 West Park Arts Fest: Friends Across Cultures

 

FRIENDS ACROSS CULTURES

MORE THAN 25 CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE JOINING WEST PARK CULTURAL CENTER TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY

A FUN DAY OF FREE PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

On the grounds and inside the School of the Future from 11:00am - 5:00pm:

• INDEPENDENT ARTIST STAGE with 14 music acts hosted by Lil' Drummaboy Productions. Acts include Ashley Super and harmony, TImi Tanzania, PASCOE King of Kings, IRIS, Ralph Collins, The Philadelphia Electro Orchestra, Gretchen Elyse Walker, Black Broccoli, Monica McIntyre, School of the Future Jazz Ensemble, School of the Future rappers and singers
  
• MAINSTAGE with the Multicultural Children's Choir and International Opera Theatre, CAMERATA Philadelphia, Universal Drum and Dance Ensemble and Urban Suburban Film Festival
  
• Streetscape Performance Area with singer and tap dancer Brianae Ali, West Philadelphia Senior Community Center Line Dancers, Gospel Choir, Poetry Slam, and more...
  
• Children's Pavilion featuring drawing workshops with Janice Merendino, book give-a-ways with Tree House Books, storytelling, arts and crafts and more...
  
• Arts, Craft, and Food Vendors
  
• Franklin Institute Backpack Science
  
• Tangle Movement Arts aerial acrobatic performance
  
• Chosen Dance Company hip hop dance performance
  
• Dancin' On Air
  
• Settlement Music School Jazz Ensemble and solo performers
  
• KYO DAIKO Japanese Drumming
  
• Consulate General of Italy in Phialdelphia presenting mask making workshops, Tarentella Dance demonstrations, Strolling musician, Commedia dell'Arte - Italian Comedy

TAKE THE FREE TROLLEY TOUR TO MORE FESTIVAL SITES AND ACTIVITIES IN FAIRMOUNT PARK

From 11:30am to 2:30pm beginning at the School of the Future (40th and Parkside Avenue)

• Concourse Lake Project
  
• Please Touch Museum (outlside on the plaza)
  
• Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Sakura Pavilion
  
• Belmont Mansion
  
• and back to the School of the Future

ARTS, CRAFT AND FOOD VENDORS SEE APPLICATION FORMS BELOW.

DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT!

KYO DAIKO Japanese Drumming

Children's Pavilion Youth Chess Tournament
(Photo by Thaddeus Govan, Jr.) (photo by Ron Allen)

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Sharp with Art Group Call for Artists (Philadelphia)

Sharp with Art Group Call for Artists (Philadelphia): "Sharp with Art Group presents KEEP IT MOVIN' -- The Art Show



Sharp with Art Group (SWAG) is looking for artists to participate in our next exhibition titled Keep It Movin'. The selected artists will be asked to showcase their current or past works relating to the theme of Keep It Movin'. The art show will be held on First Friday, September 2, 2011 at Top Hat, located at 2nd & Market. You will be showcasing alongside other artists. There will be a DJ, appetizers, drink specials, select vendors, giveaways and more.



Exhibition Date: First Friday, September 2, 2011



Exhibition Time: 7pm to 10pm



Exhibition Venue: Top Hat, 247 Market St, Philadelphia PA



Exhibition Theme: Anything related to the phrase 'Keep it Movin'. The theme is broad this time around and includes anything relating to the act of movement and keeping it moving. This can include transportation (trains, planes, automobile, sneakers, wheels, etc). Whatever 'Keep It Movin' means to you, your art should relate to that for the show.



Mediums Accepted: All Mediums



Submission Instructions: Send an email with the subject 'KIM Submission' and the following information to info[at]sharpwithartgroup.com:



1. Name



2. Phone Number



3. Email Address



4. 3 photos of your current/past works in JPEG format OR links to your work. The photos of your artwork submitted for consideration don't have to relate to theme, but would be helpful. Artwork presented in the actual show MUST relate to the theme.



5. Artist Website (if any)



6. Artist Facebook (if any)



7. Artist Twitter (if any)



Submission Due Date: July 30, 2011



Commission Breakdown: 15% Exhibition Commission for any pieces sold.



Artist Participation Fee: NONE



Contact:

Niesha, Director of Public Affairs niesha[at] sharpwithartgroup.com

Cyril, CEO & Founder rellstylez [at]sharpwithartgroup.com



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