We Are Deeply Rooted – First Friday Event with PHS on the Plaza
5:00-8:00 p.m. Thomas Paine Plaza 1401 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102
Join us on Friday, September 7 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thomas Paine Plaza as we partner with the Philadelphia Horticulture Society at their Farm for the City installation for an evening of art and sharing. Hosted by Denise Valentine and featuring Afaq Mahmoud, art from our (DIS)PLACED series and #iAlphabet installation, and more. Celebrate the Then, Now, and Next of many immigrant communities through storytelling and visual art. Please join us for the evening!
Welcoming Week Kick-Off: Book Launch and Interactive Art Making
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Parkway Central Library Lobby, 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103
Come kick off Welcoming Week 2018 with an interactive book launch of America, Border, Culture, Dreamer: The Young Immigrant Experience from A to Z, celebrating art as a tool to amplify marginalized voices and jumpstart meaningful dialogue. Hear from Mayor Kenney, meet author and photographer Wendy Ewald, talk with students featured in the book, and create your own art exploring identity, immigration and inclusivity. Co-hosted by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, The Free Library, and the Office of Immigrant Affairs. RSVP for this free event here!
