ArtWell Poetry and Art Show
The annual ArtWell Poetry and Art Show is held each spring at The Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design to celebrate our students’ creative journeys.
Mark your calendars for this year’s show! The opening reception on Saturday, May 16th at 4-7PM is a celebratory and family-friendly evening honoring our youth artists and the stories they share through their work.
The fun continues throughout the week-long exhibition with open gallery hours and free, artistic workshops!
This year’s theme: Community
As we celebrate 25 years of ArtWell, we are celebrating our past achievements, looking to the future, and using our core value of imagination to reenvision Philadelphia.
This exhibit honors imagination as an important vehicle for emotional growth and crafting new futures, while showcasing who we, as a city, can be.
Interested in volunteering at the show? Reach out to our Program Director, Enoch Church at enoch@theartwell.org.
Art, Poetry, and Live Performances
Through an engaging exhibition of visual art, spoken word performances, and interactive experiences, attendees witness firsthand the impact of ArtWell’s programs on students’ lives. The show is a dynamic blend of poetry, painting, music, and mixed media, all created by K-12 students across Philadelphia — it is an invitation to uplift youth voices and support their creative journeys.
Not only will attendees be able to eat, mingle, and connect with each other, but they will also enjoy community-centered visual and literary art and live performances.
Want to help make the show as impactful as possible? Learn about sponsorship opportunities →
Past Poetry & Art Shows
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Ciara Chantelle
Feature Poet
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Joshua Peeler
Feature Musician
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Malaya Ulan
Youth Poet Laureate
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ArtWell Students
Join us at the show!
The show is free, but we’ll send you details and important reminders before the event.