Saturday, October 19

ECHO: A Transformative Outdoor Gallery Experience

Get ready for ECHO: A mind-blowing outdoor art show that will change the way you see the world around you!

Date and time

Saturday, October 19 · 3 - 6pm EDT

Location

Holman Field: 6309 Cherokee St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Enter from Cherokee St or Washington Ln)

58 West Pomona Street Philadelphia, PA 19144

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

3:00 PM

Event Starts

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Welcome & Project Grounding

Keisha Whatley, Germantown ArtHaus Founder

Host & ArtHaus Founder, Keisha Whatey welcomes attendees, shares the Germantown ArtHaus mission and the project's backstory.

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Mural Project Inspiration - Dance Performances

Two songs inspired the Transforming Tragedy mural project and Dance 4 Nia, a local dance company, interprets these songs through movement and expression.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Artist Talk / Q & A

Keisha Whatley

Host & ArtHaus Founder leads an interview with the four Artists and facilitates an Audience Q & A.

Exhibit Re-Opens

6:00 PM

Event Concludes

About this event

Rain Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024

ECHO: Reflections on the Struggle for Absolute Equality

Experience the next level of the "Full Circle Mural- Juneteenth" mural up close and personal!

* A Transformative Outdoor Gallery Experience *

As part of the 2023 multi-city 'Absolute Equality' Mural Project, the Germantown ArtHaus introduced Philadelphia's 1st Juneteenth mural to Germantown. ArtHaus Founder and Lead Artist, Keisha Whatley shared the story behind each of the three levels of the mural as it stands today:

from Pre-Colonial West Africa,
through the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, and
Juneteenth

... She also shared a hint; that there are two more "levels" to this story...

TRANSFORMING TRAGEDY & THE STRUGGLE FOR ABSOLUTE EQUALITY

Since May of 2021, four Community Artists have grappled with a creative challenge:

Create a piece of artwork (painted, 3-D relief, etc.) that honors the life of a victim of police brutality or gun violence AND points to a future where we need not create a mural like this ever again.

... and "ECHO: Reflections on the Struggle for Absolute Equality" was born! This outdoor walking art installation gives attendees an up-close-and-personal look at each of the four artworks before they are installed as the fourth level of the Germantown ArtHaus mural!

Join us at Holman Field for a one-of-a-kind outdoor walking gallery exhibit! Get ready to be amazed, touched and transformed by the stunning creativity of four amazing artists. Each artist's installation will include their 5x5 ft artwork, decor and an interactive experience for attendees!

Victoria Holmes: @vic_toriaholmes
Keshida Layone: @keshida.layone
Paige Lewis: @PinkAngryTinyMighty
Kathryn Pannepacker: @kpannepacker

Stunning outdoor installations will ignite your senses and spark your imagination. ECHO is not a normal event; it's an experience that will leave you mesmerized and transformed.

Enter Holman Field from Cherokee St or Washington Ln and prepare to be transported to a world where art meets nature in the most magical way. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity and beauty!

SAVE THE DATE: Looking forward, we are planning a festive mural Dedication event for Saturday, November 2nd where you'll have an opportunity to see how this level fits into the grand story we are telling on Germantown Avenue!

Check our website's calendar to stay in the know about upcoming events!

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Holman Field?

Holman Field is a hidden gem in Germantown! The field is located behind the Johnson House and can be access through the parking lot of the Germantown Mennonite Church (Washington Lane) or Cherokee Street (closer to Washington Lane).

Should I bring anything?

You are welcomed to and encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to relax in during the Artist Talk portion of the event. We will have limited seating and hope to provide them to our disabled and senior attendees.

Will there be access to a bathroom?

Yes, we are happy to share that the adjacent Germantown Mennonite Church has opened their restrooms to our attendees for the event.

Organized by

The Germantown ArtHaus

The Germantown ArtHaus is Philadelphia's newest creative community hub! The Germantown ArtHaus merges community with the arts hosting events that foster self-expression, connection and healing. Our events encourage creativity, personal growth and the quest for a peaceful and thriving community.

Free