MAKING HOME IN THE CITY
MAKING HOME IN THE CITY

A day-long gathering to share and discuss university-community partnerships in the arts, culture, and humanities, bringing together artists, educators, students, and community members from a wide range of disciplines and organizations.

More events coming soon…

AUGUST WILSON & BEYOND
AUGUST WILSON & BEYOND

A partnership between University of Pennsylvania and West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance / Paul Robeson House. August Wilson’s plays form the bridge that connects these two groups as students and community members spend time together through events, oral history interviews, and performances.

JOURNEY2HOME: STILL SEARCHING
JOURNEY2HOME: STILL SEARCHING

Telling their stories with photography and theatre, young Philadelphians invite the audience to explore the complexities of home through their eyes.

Home can be safe. Home can be a war zone. Home can be whatever you make it.

Sponsored by the Mural Arts Program’s Journey2Home, a socially engaged public art program about housing insecurity for youth

SPEAKING OF KIDS
SPEAKING OF KIDS

Gathering an oral history of parenting advice in the US – from parents and caregivers in all types of communities and families – to share through audio clips, podcasts, video, live performance, and more. Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.

DRAGON'S EYE THEATRE
DRAGON'S EYE THEATRE

Through a partnership with Philadelphia treasure Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, DET welcomed Smith visitors from all parts of the city and beyond to join in theatrical adventures that invite everyone to use their imaginations together.