We Here Forum

Mural Arts will celebrate the artists and community members behind We Here. Featuring lead artist Roberto Lugo in conversation with Tony Award-winning playwright and poet Lemon Andersen, followed by a roundtable on the arts, behavioral health and community wellbeing with speakers including Brenda Mosley, Executive Director, By Faith Health and Healing; Héctor Ayala, CEO, Hispanic Community Counseling Services; Valerie Gay, Chief Cultural Officer, City of Philadelphia; a representative of the city of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services; and Nadia Malik, Director, Porch Light Program, Mural Arts. Hosted by We Here’s Community Advisory Committee of Kensington residents and Curator of Public Engagement Megan Voeller, the program debuts a 15-minute documentary about the project by Philly-based Colibrí Workshop. After the forum, enjoy hands-on clay sculpting activities with Lugo and We Here artist Nitza Walesca Rosario, a Polaroid photo booth at Lugo’s monumental sculpture with artist Daisie Cardona, music, games and refreshments.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc, 2600 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States