PHILADELPHIA – The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) has announced the summer schedule for Performances in Public Spaces, a free series of family-friendly, cultural performances in parks and plazas throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods from June through October.
The series is part of OACCE’s Arts in Action initiative that regularly brings quality arts programming to communities across Philadelphia and supports local, creative talent. Performances in Public Spaces include music, theatre, dance and film experiences. The 2018 series will begin on Wednesday, June 6 with a performance by Opera Philadelphia’s T-VOCE at Headhouse Shambles.
This year, Performances in Public Spaces includes 45 free events and 20 participating artists or organizations, with 11 new participating artists. New performances include Der Vorfuhreffekt Theatre’s production of “Feast of Fools” at the Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden, Danse4nia Repertory Ensemble’s dance performance at Gorgas Park, and a concert by the Philly POPS at Vernon Park.
“Performances in Public Spaces is an opportunity for Philadelphians to enjoy the city’s open spaces, discover new cultural experiences and support local creative talent,” said Kelly Lee, Chief Cultural Officer. “This series takes quality performances from the theatre stages and brings them to outdoor spaces in Philadelphia communities.”
The full list of Performances in Public Spaces events can be found on OACCE’s Arts Access Calendar alongside other free cultural events happening across the city. With summer approaching, the Arts Access Calendar is the resource for Philadelphians to find free, arts events happening in their communities. The comprehensive listing connects families, groups, and individuals seeking affordable and meaningful experiences with cultural activities. The events can be filtered to search by day, program or discipline. Creative organizations are invited to submit their free, summer programming to be included in the calendar.
“Whether it be through Performances in Public Spaces or another local, cultural event, I encourage Philadelphians to explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods through the arts this summer,” added Lee.
For all rain dates, updates, and performance descriptions, please visit creativephl.org/pps.
About Arts in Action
This is an umbrella that comprises OACCE’s core neighborhood and performing arts programming which includes Performances in Public Spaces, Culture in Neighborhoods and the Community Schools Series. Arts in Action activates the public spaces in neighborhoods across the city, makes quality cultural programming accessible, and supports local artists and performing arts organizations of all sizes and skill levels in sharing their work with new audiences. For more information about the Arts in Action, visit creativephl.org/artsinaction.
About City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy supports and promote arts, culture and the creative industries; develops partnerships that ensure culture and creativity are essential components of Philadelphia’s community revitalization, education, and economic development strategies; and links Philadelphians to cultural resources and opportunities. For more information about the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, visit CreativePHL.org and follow @CreativePHL on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.