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Jul 20

Artology 3: Sculptures and Snakeskins

Published in community by J. Nathan Corbitt |

Out in the WoodsEach morning begins with a drum circle to steady the excitement and focus for work. Then it is out to the woods. This day visiting Artist Pedro Ospino talks about Native

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Jul 18

Artology 2: Artist Lucian Crump and Shoe Horns

Published in community by J. Nathan Corbitt |

Art from Shoe HornsThe Artology camp is in full swing with kids arriving as early as 7:30, excited and ready to explore natural biology and create art. Charlene Melhorn, BuildaBridge Community Driector explains it this way:

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Jul 10

A Persian Celebration

Published in Untagged  by J. Nathan Corbitt |

Active Image"What BuildaBridge does is provide access to the arts and culture of people our children have never experienced before," proclaimed a staff member and public school teacher at Traveler's Aid, Philadelphia's largest transitional home.  Expanding world views is one of the outcomes of a semester's programs.  The outcomes also included teaching drama skills, a study of cultural images, the work of Shakespeare, and building a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.

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Jul 05

The Healing Place

Published in The Healing Place by Katie Kersh |

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This fall, BuildaBridge will begin its next Create! Opportunity project, The Healing Place. This eight-week course brings together a team of psychologists, drama coaches, and actors to provide creative and interactive training

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Jul 05

Artists On Call

Published in Artists On Call by Katie Kersh |

Active ImageBuildaBridge announces the launch of our new Artists On Call initiative, which will connect artists and volunteers willing to serve underpriveleged children in Philadelphia and around the world.

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Jul 03

Artology

Published in community by J. Nathan Corbitt |

Active ImageBuildaBridge Community Create! Discovery is partnering with local organizations to present an art and biology camp in Northwest Philadelphia for homeless kids.

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