muraLAB: Staying in Place

The W.O.W. Project, Mei Lum

May 14, 2019 

For nearly eight years — in neighborhoods as diverse as Belmont/Mantua, Kensington, Mifflin Square, Oxford Square and Tacony — Mural Arts Philadelphia has been exploring the idea of neighborhood-based art studios and artist residencies as an approach to promoting community resiliency and connecting with individuals in need of support services. Other organizations in Philadelphia, and in cities as diverse as Kansas City, New York, Pittsburgh and Vancouver, are exploring similar models. 

Join muraLAB for a conversation among artists who are leading these path-breaking projects. We’ll explore how these spaces can connect with individuals and strengthen community networks; serve as an open space for artists, communities and individuals to interact; allow artists to evolve their practices while exploring and responding to the unique needs of each community, and more. 

The following artists and swill be on hand to discuss their work: 

Mei Lum, W.O.W. Project, New York

Kathryn Pannepacker, Kensington Studio, Philadelphia 

Shira Walinsky, Southeast by Southeast, Northwest Passage, Philadelphia

Anne Ishii, Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia, Moderator

Tuesday, May 14th, 6 p.m.
Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street