12 weeks of Hendricks programs that engage communities through events that are fun, enriching and accessible. In addition to free museum admission, programs include hands-on workshops, films, music, dance performances, guided tours and storytelling. All programs take place Sundays at 2 pm. Admission is FREE and no rsvp is required.
Please join us!
Sunday, October 18
Meet the Artist: Barkley L. Hendricks
Join artist Barkley L. Hendricks on a tour of his exhibition and talk to him about his work.
Sunday, October 25
"The Be-Bop and Post-Bop Era in Jazz"
Join Bob Perkins, host of WRTI’s Jazz with Bob Perkins, and the Don Wilson Trio for a conversation about the evolution of bebop in jazz. Hear the revolutionary harmonies of some of the era’s greatest artists performed live and listen to Bob Perkin’s insightful and expert comments on the evolution of the bebop movement and its influence on subsequent generations of musicians. (Organized in conjunction with the Philadelphia Clef Club for Jazz)
Sunday, November 1
Video Screening: Against All Odds - The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s brought the accomplishments of African-Americans to the forefront of popular culture. Against All Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance remembers the glory days of the New York neighborhood. Spurred by efforts from the NAACP and the Urban League, black Americans were urged to step up creatively after the 1919 race riots. The result was a blossoming of talent through theatre, music, dance, and art. Harlem became a place of intrigue as people recognized the heightened activity. This one-hour presentation traces the history of this important American movement.
Sunday, November 8
Art Making Workshop: Life-Size Self-Portrait Drawings and Painting
View Barkley L. Hendricks’s striking and provocative life-size portraits of everyday African-American people from the urban environment and learn to draw your own life-size self-portraits.
Sunday, November 15
Jazz Performance: The Brent White Trio
On his way to becoming a jazz legend in his own right, Philadelphia native Brent White grew up playing trombone in the gritty homeless shelters and projects of South Philadelphia, before going on to study with some of the best in jazz like Slide Hampton and Al Grey. He has performed with the likes of Natalie Cole and Chubby Checker, and received accolades from legendary jazz great Mickey Roker, who says that White makes music that “feels good.” White and friends will perform a selection of jazz pieces that will make the whole family “feel good.” (Organized in conjunction with the Philadelphia Clef Club for Jazz)
Sunday, November 22
Video Screening: Scribe Video’s “Precious Places”
Scribe Video Center has collaborated with dozens of community groups to produce neighborhood histories. Precious Places is an opportunity for neighborhood residents to be the authors of their communities' histories. Experienced videomakers and humanities/social science consultants work with each participating community group to facilitate the documentary process, neighborhood residents conduct the research about the place, arrange for interviews with elders and other neighborhood subjects, and operate the cameras, sound, and lighting equipment themselves.
The resulting video projects document a community’s past through a variety of techniques, including oral history narratives provided by neighborhood residents. The stories and memories residents share capture the life of the community and provide an opportunity for all city residents to become aware of the area’s unique neighborhoods. It also provides a chance to look at how development policies impact a neighborhood’s “precious places.” While some communities are thriving, others face uncertain futures. Producing a documentary videotape provides a chance to honor the local experience and to raise awareness about the richness of community histories.
Sunday, November 29
Art Making Workshop: Portrait Painting
In the studio, learn to paint your own portrait with community members as models.
Sunday, December 6
Dance Performance: Become Your Dreams - History of Hip Hop with Il Style and Peace
Tracing hip hop dance styles from the late 60s to today, this acclaimed dance ensemble demonstrates locking, popping, breaking (break dancing), old and new school hip hop and house dance forms, while teaching the lesson that children can be whatever they want to be with hard work and perseverance. The program spreads a message of peace, love and unity, as well as important lessons about curbing violence and drug use, and encourages children to get involved and join the performers on stage to practice the dance steps themselves.
Sunday, December 13
Panel Discussion: "The Cool Factor: Defining What is Hip”
Four experts in the field of hipness come together to celebrate and discuss the distinctive look, feel and sound of what it means to be cool. Panelists include: Aqueelah Jamal, host of WURD’s "Jazz and Conversation," Stanley Straughter, Chair of the Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs, and Antionette Dendtler, Founder and Head of ECO Charter School. The session will be moderated by Shuna Ali Miah, Jr., Director of the Philadelphia Clef Club.
Sunday, December 20
Art Making Workshop: Cool Caps
Hunt for cool caps in Barkley L. Hendricks' portraits and make some hip hats of your own.
Sunday, December 27
Queen Nur, Storytelling: "As Cool As It's Kept - Words, Wisdom a Wit from the African American Community." - A Storytelling Event.
Everyone has stories to tell. This presentation engages the audience in interactive exercises. Participants will hear stories inspired by Barkley Hendricks' portraits, emphasizing story elements, presentation skills and story enhancement techniques, including song, rhythms, and dance.
Queen Nur, a nationally renowned storyteller and teaching artist, enthralls audiences in the delight of the African Oral Tradition. Sharing her gift, she has performed in venues from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to Equity Theater on Broadway, from the National Black Storytelling Festival to the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro. She has been the recipient of MidAtlantic Artist as Catalyst Grants for her work with Teens-at-Risk and Women’s Shelters. Queen has become nationally known for her highly energetic, creative and expressive storytelling style. Her tales celebrate storytelling’s ability to speak of values, history and universal truths.
Sunday, January 3
Artmaking Workshop – Basketball Paintings
View Hendricks' Basketball paintings inspired by his love of the game. In the studio, paint your own sports paintings from basketball playing models.