JOIN WEST PARK ARTS FEST AS THEY CELEBRATE 15 YEARS!
Philadelphia, PA – Presented by West Park Cultural Center and Fairmount Park Conservancy, the West Park Arts Fest celebrates its 15th Anniversary on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. West Park Arts Fest brings communities together in the park to celebrate Philadelphia’s arts and cultural diversity while promoting greater awareness of the area’s history and heritage.
This free, family-friendly event occurs in West Fairmount Park on South Concourse Drive from East Memorial Hall Drive to 41st Street. The summer festival kick-off features two stages:
- The Music Stage/FunkFest will feature headliner Urban Guerilla Orchestra. Dianne Thompson curates the line-up, including Johnny Jupiter, Badd Kitti, Everyday People, The Kirk Abernathy Experience, and host comedienne, K-Mack.
- A Dance Stage/Second Stage will showcase outstanding professional and youth talent, including West Park Cultural Center’s danceLogic, BalletX, Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble, and more to be announced.
The children’s activity zone includes artmaking activities led by some of our partners, face painting, science, and other activities for all ages. The Handmade Marketplace will feature as many as 60 art/craft and other vendors. The always popular historical trolley tour of the Fairmount Park Centennial District, narrated by Kathy Lee, is back.
“This free, family-friendly event has become a must-destination in June, a place to have fun, experience different cultures, and meet new people.” – Betty Lindley, Founder/Executive Director/WPCC
Beautiful West Fairmount Park provides the site and backdrop for the festival that has brought record crowds and drawn praise from festival-goers of all ages. The festival embraces partnership and has, over the years, been made possible significantly by the participation of many arts, cultural, and community partners across Philadelphia. West Park Arts Fest partners include: The Mann, Please Touch Museum, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Tree House Books, and more to be announced.
Sponsors as of this writing include Comcast, ShopRite, Centennial Parkside CDC, and Zerflin,
About the West Park Arts Fest Presenters
West Park Cultural Center
Founded in 2001, West Park Cultural Center uses arts and culture as a central tool in programs that help children and youth tap into their creative and academic potential. West Park Cultural Center is where families can access the arts, education, and other programs that contribute to their personal development.
Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that leads and supports efforts to improve Philadelphia’s parks. Fairmount Park Conservancy works with the City of Philadelphia and its communities to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources and public health.
To learn more about the festival, visit https://www.westparkcultural.org/westparkartsfest and http://www.facebook.com/westparkartsfestival Call 215-473-7810 or email info@westparkcultural.org with questions.
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Contact Information
Niesha Kennedy, Communication Manager
267.594.8644
SOURCE: West Park Cultural c/o Kennedy Robinson PR
