The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania and the Paul Robeson House and Museum have received a lead grant from the William Penn Foundation – $400,000 over 24 months – to launch a new collaboration to support West Philadelphia artists. The grant will support the creation of a West Philadelphia Community Arts Council, which will distribute grants, develop programming, and explore ways to collaborate with arts-based community initiatives and other community resources within Penn. The Paul Robeson House & Museum will also launch an Artist-In-Residence program for West Philadelphia artists.
We are grateful and excited for this robust investment in the artistic community of West Philadelphia!