Mossadegh Is My Homeboy: Call for Submissions

The coup of Iranian populist leader Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh is a key moment in contemporary Iranian history. From The Mouth Of The Lion Artist Project is curating a collection of short films that mention or reflect on this historical turning point, Mossadegh’s leadership, and iconographic status. “Mossadegh Is My Homeboy” will tour in Fall 2012-Spring [...]

Valentine Foundation announces info sessions for prospective applicants

The Valentine Foundation has advocated for social change on behalf of women and girls through responsive, responsible grantmaking for over 25 years.   Teleconference information sessions will be held for two separate funding opportunities, the Valentine Fund for Visionary Leadership and the Valentine Fund: Letter of Interest. The deadline for both is June 30.

11th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival

11th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival will be held on Friday, June 8, 7:00pm at Scribe Video Center (4212 Chestnut Street 3rd Floor).
This is a free event. The Media That Matters Film Festival is the premiere showcase for short films on the most important topics of the day. Local and global, online and in communities [...]

Execute Art Not People Event

Please join Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for Execute Art Not People on Friday June 1 at The Ethical Society of Philadelphia (1906 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia) at 6:00pm-9:00pm. The event is free. Execute Art Not People brings awareness to the tremendous expense of the death penalty via artists in all genres and explores ideas about what [...]

Upcoming Film Festival Deadlines

Check out these upcoming film festival Deadlines: 21st Annual Philadelphia Film Festival Deadlines: June 29 ($50), July 20 ($60), July 27 ($75) ; Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival Presented by Project 21 Deadlines: June 21 ($35-50)

Yowei Shaw Presents Philly Youth Radio TV Special on PhillyCAM

Yowei Shaw (ACG ’11, ACG ’10, ACG ’09) presents a special youth TV program this June with the help of Philly Youth Radio and PhillyCAM. During this season of Philly Youth Radio, its students were asked to produce stories about their “sanctuaries,” their secret places to relax and recharge. After several intensive radio production workshops, [...]

Low-Residency MA in Art and Art Education (INSTEP) Call for Applications

The Art and Art Education program of Columbia University Teachers College is now accepting applications to its Low-Residency INSTEP 2012 degree program. This Low-Residency program can be completed over three years and combines intensive five-week summer sessions with on-going independent work in students’ own communities and schools. The program honors and embraces the experiences of [...]

Leeway Grantees Present at Philadelphia Trans Health Conference

Now in its eleventh year, Philadelphia Trans Health Conference (PTHC) proudly offers a space for transgender people and our allies, families, and providers to come together to re-envision what health means for transgender people. The focus of this unique conference is promoting transgender health and wellness in mind, body, spirit, and community. PTHC recognizes the [...]

The Kensington Riots Project Exhibit

Maria Möller (ACG ’11) and Jebney Lewis will be exhibiting The Kensington Riots Project, created in collaboration with Arab American youth about the conflicts and challenges of immigration in America today. June 2 and 3 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at the Cranes Arts Old School Building.

MamaCita Collective launches fundraising campaign

The MamaCita Collective (ACG ’11) and Mothers in Charge have launched an online fundraising campaign for the mentoring component of their One Year project, an art installation that will memorialize each person who is murdered in Philadelphia in 2012. Click here to find out more.