The Philadelphia Art Museum is set to host a special Black History Month edition of its Friday Night series on February 13th from 5-8:30pm. This installment will be a celebration of Black artists and culture, featuring live music, interactive artmaking, and pay-what-you-wish admission.
Indigo Ensemble will take center stage in the Great Stair Hall, performing an enchanting blend of traditional instrumentation with electronic elements courtesy of DJ Cvgbird, Youba Cissokho, Tacuma Bradley, and Faith on violin. The evening's musical experience will be further enriched by attendees' contributions to a live pop-up studio session with Philly Drawing Club and artist Oluwafemi.
Meanwhile, visitors can also contribute their own creative input to a collaborative tape artwork inspired by the works of Julie Mehretu in Gallery 251. Community organizations such as Get Fresh Daily, Sable, BlackStar, and Treehouse Books will be on site, offering additional resources for attendees.
A range of food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event, with tickets now available online at a pay-what-you-wish admission price.
Indigo Ensemble will take center stage in the Great Stair Hall, performing an enchanting blend of traditional instrumentation with electronic elements courtesy of DJ Cvgbird, Youba Cissokho, Tacuma Bradley, and Faith on violin. The evening's musical experience will be further enriched by attendees' contributions to a live pop-up studio session with Philly Drawing Club and artist Oluwafemi.
Meanwhile, visitors can also contribute their own creative input to a collaborative tape artwork inspired by the works of Julie Mehretu in Gallery 251. Community organizations such as Get Fresh Daily, Sable, BlackStar, and Treehouse Books will be on site, offering additional resources for attendees.
A range of food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event, with tickets now available online at a pay-what-you-wish admission price.
they're really doing it right by featuring live music and interactive artmaking - gotta check out indigo ensemble and see what kinda magic they bring to the great stair hall 
. and yay pay-what-you-wish admission, that's so inclusive and cool 
. can't wait to explore the gallery with all those community orgs on site, like get fresh daily and sable - gotta support local and black-led initiatives 
. also, free food and drinks? yes please 
The Philly Art Museum is gonna host this Black History Month thingy but I'm not sure how long it'll last 
... just like how all these art events and festivals start to feel like the same old thing, you know? 
they're just trying to fill up some empty space. And have you seen the line for the museum lately? 
it's gonna be packed with tourists no doubt. 
I mean, electronic elements and all that jazz... might be a bit much for my ears 
. Not to mention the violinist Faith on violin? 
doesn't sound like a replacement for some real instrumentation if you ask me. 
. It's great to see how they're using their platform to amplify the work of Black artists and culture. The interactive artmaking sessions and live music events sound like a perfect way to engage with the community and promote creativity. I'm also a fan of pay-what-you-wish admission – it's all about accessibility, right? 
. Can't wait to check out Indigo Ensemble's performance – their blend of traditional instrumentation with electronic elements sounds like a real treat 
It's great that they're highlighting Black artists and culture – we need more of that! I've been to the museum before and it's always a vibe 
. I'm intrigued by the interactive artmaking session and the pop-up studio thingy... sounds like so much fun! 
And the fact that it's pay-what-you-wish admission is a big plus, you know? More people should be able to enjoy this kind of event without breaking the bank 
. Can't wait to see what Indigo Ensemble does – their music always gives me chills 
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The only thing that's got me slightly skeptical is how crowded it might get, but overall I think this event has all the makings of an epic celebration. Fingers crossed everything comes together smoothly and everyone has an amazing time! 
Did you know that according to Google Trends, searches for "Black History Month" have increased by 25% over the past 2 years? 
It's clear that people are craving more representation and awareness about the rich history and culture of African Americans. 
! Indigo Ensemble is going to bring the house down with their unique blend of traditional and electronic instrumentation. Did you know that the average concert ticket price in the US has increased by 15% over the past year? 
But with pay-what-you-wish admission, everyone can enjoy this incredible show without breaking the bank! 
The Philadelphia Art Museum attracts over 1 million visitors annually, making it one of the most visited art museums in the country. 
but anyway, this Black History Month thing is gonna be lit! Live music with a DJ? Count me in 
I've been meaning to try out that new cafe near my place and now I know exactly what I'm gonna get on Feb 13th 
I'll def be there with my squad and we're all about supporting local artists and communities 
. I mean, can't they just have the Black History Month thing without all the bells and whistles? It's like they're trying too hard to be inclusive or whatever 
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. And honestly, I think they're making a big deal out of this Black History Month thing... what's the point of celebrating just one month a year? Can't we just do it all year round or something?
. I love how they're incorporating local talent and community organizations into the event - it's all about giving back to the community 
. Can't wait to see what everyone creates in the collaborative tape artwork!