ART CLASS FOR EVERYONE.
LOVE ARTS PHILLY
The LOVE ARTS GERMANTOWN: Weekly Drawing & Painting Workshop at October Gallery offers a free, community-focused three-hour session designed to foster creativity and connection among artists of all skill levels. Hosted in one of the nation’s oldest African American art galleries, this series, curated by @rootslounge.main and led by resident artist Tony Howard, provides a welcoming environment for attendees to hone their craft. Each unique session alternates between the dynamic challenge of live model drawing and the thoughtful composition required for still life painting, reinforcing October Gallery’s long-standing mission of promoting African American art and culture and providing essential art education within the Germantown neighborhood.
PHILADELPHIA REBORN!
NEODELPHIA
NEO:DELPHIA is a transformative 12-week initiative empowering Philadelphia high school students with cutting-edge AI skills to reimagine their neighborhoods. Led by Anthony Tyrone Howard, a seasoned Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in design, animation, and community-focused programs, NEO:DELPHIA equips students with generative AI, digital design, and urban planning skills to address real-world challenges like vacant lots and underutilized public spaces. As the visionary behind FRSHWV Teen Tech & Music Festival, Howard brings proven expertise in creating impactful, youth-driven programs lauded by media, such as FOX Philadelphia, for fostering innovation. We seek a cornerstone partner to launch our pilot, amplifying Philadelphia’s next generation of creators and showcasing your commitment to education, creativity, and community innovation.
A NEW WAY TO CREATE
NEODELPHIA STUDIOS
Neodelphia Studios (NDS) proposes to develop a dynamic, affordable, and flexible complex of artist studios and residency spaces in Philadelphia, utilizing retrofitted shipping containers. This project addresses the critical shortage of affordable, dedicated workspace for local artists by offering safe, climate-controlled, and inspiring environments. NDS provides a scalable, sustainable, and rapidly deployable solution to foster local talent, anchor creative communities, and activate underutilized urban spaces.
EXPLORE PHILLY DIGITALLY
PHILLY PRETZEL RUN
Philly Run: The Pretzel Quest is a vibrant, fast-paced isometric auto-runner platformer that immerses the player in the dynamic streets of Philadelphia, from Germantown’s history to Center City’s bustle. The core loop features a continuously running, Eagles-jersey-clad character who must tap or swipe to jump and dash over quintessential Philly obstacles like traffic cones and water ice stands. Strategy is added through limited lane switching in the 2.5D view. Progression relies on collecting local icons: Soft Pretzels are the main currency and health restorers, the Cheesesteak offers a power-up shield, and collecting Eagles Icons unlocks gear. The ultimate power-up, The Mummers March, grants a speed and invincibility boost, all tracked by the visual health meter known as the “Jawn Bar.”
THE NEXT GEN OF PHILLY CREATIVE LEADERS
YOUTH ART MAYOR PROGRAM
THE ART MAYOR INITIATIVE is a high-level marketing campaign designed to foster innovation and civic engagement within Philadelphia’s creative ecosystem. The core mission, encapsulated by the slogan “Your Vote. Your Neighborhood. Our Art Future,” is to empower the arts community by moving leadership from the grassroots to a city-wide platform. We transform passive enthusiasts into creative producers of civic dialogue, developing essential skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and city-wide vision through structured, engaging phases. Using high-impact platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and local media partnerships, we secure 1,000+ nominations for hyper-local Art Ambassadors and aim for 10,000+ total votes, ensuring imagination meets promotional strategy to nurture the city’s next generation of cultural leaders.