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ARTS & CULTURE

These folks support art, music, dance and any other types of art making that you want
to attempt. If you've got skills, then you should be down with somebody on this listing.
Don't Sleep.  By the way, if you notice any errors or know of any organizations that should be on this list, please let us know about it at info@hollerpeople.com.

Center City


The Rainbow Company


Contact:

Prince Music Theater
1412 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215 - 569 - 9700
Email: info@princemusictheater.org
www.princemusictheater.org

Description: The Rainbow Company is a multicultural group of young performers from 12 to 18 years old. Teens must audition to participate. As part of their training, members perform in various productions presented by the Prince Music Theater. In this program, young people are given the opportunity to learn and grow as theater performers and, even more importantly, as people.

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Acting & Theater Classes


Contact: Sally Wojcik

Arden Theatre
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215 - 922 - 8900 ext.20
www.ardentheatre.org

Description: Arden Theater offers a variety of free classes including Acting, Musical Theatre, Drama Shop, Costume Design and Technical Theatre. Satruday workshops also available. Call for information.

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Youth Arts Workshops


Contact:

Asian Arts Initiative
1219-1223 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215 - 557 - 0455
Email: info@asianartsinitiative.org
www.asianartsinitiative.org

Description: The Asian Arts Initiative hosts a series of ongoing youth arts workshops for Asian American teens. Projects over the years have included theater, spoken word, poetry, writing, documentary video, narrative film, short video, drawing/painting, mural making, hip-hop dance, DJ techniques, and many more.

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The Big Picture Program


Contact: Lisa Murch

Asian Arts Initiative
1219-1223 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215 - 685 - 0757
Email: lisa.murch@muralarts.org
www.muralarts.org

Description: The Big Picture is a yearlong mural-training opportunity for youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Students work extensively on group projects with other students, artists, the community, and other facets of Mural Arts. Experienced artists and educators teach lessons about Philadelphia murals. The Big Picture Program is a program of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. For more details call or check the website.

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North Philly


Project H.O.M.E. North Philly Teens Media Arts Program
Contact: April Alcaraz

Honickman Learning Center & Comcast Technology Labs
1936 N. Judson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215 - 235 - 2900
www.projecthome.org/services/education/teen

Description: Classes in digital video and music production, digital photography, flash animation, film editing, web page design/maintenance, and graphic design; robotics; weekly art workshops; individual tutoring, and basic computer/Internet skills.

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North Stars After-School Arts Program


Contact: Melissa Talley-Palmer

Art Sanctuary/Church of the Advocate
1801 W. Diamond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215 - 232 - 4485
Email: info@artsanctuary.org
www.artsanctuary.org

Description: Performance-based after-school arts program for teens. Offers classes in video production, music, Modern & African dance, poetry, spoken word and theater.

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Performing Arts Training Program


Contact: Thom Page

New Freedom Theatre
1346 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215 - 765 - 2793
www.freedomtheatre.org

Description: Students study acting, dance and vocal arts, as well as other traditional and/or modern performance skills, theory, various techniques of a discipline, writing and aspects of technical production.

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The Big Picture Program


Contact: Lisa Murch

James G. Blaine Elementary School
3001 Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121

The Lighthouse
141 W. Somerset Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133

William McKinley Elementary School
2010 N. Orkney Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Norris Square Neighborhood Project
2141 N. Howard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Olney High School
100 W. Duncannon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120

General David B. Birney Elementary School
900 Lindley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141

Laura W. Waring Elementary School
1801 Green Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Paul Green’s School of Rock
1508 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Phone: 215 - 685 - 0751
www.muralarts.org

Description: Big Picture is a yearlong mural-training opportunity for youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Students work extensively on group projects with other students, artists, the community, and other facets of Mural Arts. Experienced artists and educators teach lessons about Philadelphia murals. The Big Picture Program is a program of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. For more details call or check the website.

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Arts Challenge After School Program

Contact: El Sawyer

The Village of Arts and Humanities
2544 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Phone: 215 - 225 - 3949
www.villagearts.org

Description: Dance, Video, Music Production, Drumming and Theater.

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Youth Artist Program


Contact: April Alcaraz

Taller Puertorriqueño
2557 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Phone: 215 - 423 - 6320
www.tallerpr.org

Description: Two-year professional art-training program for high school students. With the guidance of artist mentors, this portfolio building program offers a select group of high school students a unique opportunity to develop their artistic skills.

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Northwest Philly


The Big Picture Alliance


Contact:

Stenton Artists Guild
4732 Stenton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 381 - 2588
http://www.bigpicturealliance.org/

Description: Introduces teens to filmmaking techniques and concepts through the production of a short film. Students learn the processes involved in Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production, including screenwriting, camera, lighting and sound, video and audio editing, sound effects, musical scoring, artwork and title design.

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Settlement Music School


Contact: Patricia A. Manley, Branch Director

Germantown
6128 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 320 - 2612
Email: pmanley@smsmusic.org
www.smsmusic.org

Description: Settlement Music School provides children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts. For teens, Settlement offers individual lessons at all levels in piano and organ, all string, brass and percussion. Settlement requires students to have an instrument for study and, in limited circumstances, may be able to assist students in acquiring instruments on loan. Settlement keeps a list of instrument vendors at each branch to help students find instruments.. 

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The Big Picture Program


Contact: Lisa Murch

Wissahickon Charter School
4700 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Nicetown CDC
4414 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 215 - 685 - 0751
www.muralarts.org

Description: Big Picture is a yearlong mural-training opportunity for youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Students work extensively on group projects with other students, artists, the community, and other facets of Mural Arts. Experienced artists and educators teach lessons about Philadelphia murals. The Big Picture Program is a program of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. For more details call or check the website.

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Arts Classes at Allens Lane


Contact:

Allens Lane Art Center
601 West Allens Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: 215 - 248 - 0546
www.allenslane.org

Description: Allens Lane Art Center is an important part of the Mt. Airy community. They provide art classes for children or adults, art exhibitions and theater on their stage. Currently, there are classes in dance, theater and visual arts. Call for more information and fees.

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Wissahickon Dance Academy


Contact: Nancy Malmed

Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club
38 E Schoolhouse Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215 - 849 - 7050
www.wissahickondance.com

Description: Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap dance, Yoga and Jazz. The fees are based on classes taken. There are classes on Saturdays.

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South Philly


Saturday Young People's Classes


Contact: Jeannette Chapman

Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147-2811
Phone: 215 - 922 - 3456
Email: info@fleisher.org
www.fleisher.org

Description: The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial is a legendary Philadelphia arts training program where people from all economic and cultural backgrounds learn various fine-arts mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and ceramics.

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The Big Picture Program


Contact: Lisa Murch

John H. Taggart Elementary School
400 W. Porter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Phone: 215 - 685 - 0751
www.muralarts.org

Description: Big Picture is a yearlong mural-training opportunity for youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Students work extensively on group projects with other students, artists, the community, and other facets of Mural Arts. Experienced artists and educators teach lessons about Philadelphia murals. The Big Picture Program is a program of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. For more details call or check the website.

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Performing Arts Programs


Contact:

Point Breeze Performing Art Center
1717-21 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145-1932
Phone: 215 - 755 - 1014
www.pbpac.org

Description: Point Breeze Performing Art Center provides year-round, instruction in the performing arts, public performance opportunities and a range of support services, including counseling, mentorship, educational/ vocational support activities and cultural exchange programs.

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Settlement Music School


Contact: Eric E. Anderson, Branch Director

Mary Louise Curtis
416 Queen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 320 - 2602
Email: eanderson@smsmusic.org
www.smsmusic.org

Description: Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the United States and provides children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts. For teens, Settlement offers individual lessons at all levels in piano and organ, all string, brass and percussion. Settlement requires students to have an instrument for study and, in limited circumstances, may be able to assist students in acquiring instruments on loan. Settlement maintains and distributes a list of instrument vendors at each branch.

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The Northeast


Settlement Music School


Contact: William Peters, Branch Director

Kardon-Northeast
3745 Clarendon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Phone: 215 - 320 - 2622
Email: wpeters@smsmusic.org
www.smsmusic.org

Description: Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the United States and provides children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts. For teens, Settlement offers individual lessons at all levels in piano and organ, all string, brass and percussion. Settlement requires students to have an instrument for study and, in limited circumstances, may be able to assist students in acquiring instruments on loan. Settlement maintains and distributes a list of instrument vendors at each branch. 

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West Philly


Documentary History Project for Youth


Contact: Boone Nguyen

Scribe Video Center
4212 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 222 - 4201
Email: boone@scribe.org.
http://www.scribe.org/

Description: A group of student video makers work closely with filmmakers and humanities consultants afterschool and Saturdays during the school year and during the summer.  Student filmmakers are paid a modest stipend for their efforts. Call for more information.

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After School Music Program


Contact: Vincent Coles

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
5732-36 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: 215 - 686 - 9779

Description: Music appreciation curriculum. Registration fee. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for those playing string instruments. Tuesday and Thursday for those playing brass instruments.

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After School Art Classes


Contact:

University City Arts League
4226 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215 - 382 - 7811
Email: info@ucartsleague.org
www.ucartsleague.org

Description: The University City Arts League is 40 year old community-based, arts school and exhibition space. It offers various classes for children and adults in Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, as well as Crafts, Dance, Spanish, French, Music, Writing and more. Teens are welcome in most adult classes. Call or check the website for more information.

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The Big Picture Program


Contact: Lisa Murch

Southwest Community Enrichment Center
1355 South 46th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Rudolph Blankenburg Elementary School
4600 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Mastery Charter School: Shoemaker Campus
5301 Media Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131


Phone: 215 - 685 - 0751
www.muralarts.org

Description: Big Picture is a yearlong mural-training opportunity for youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Students work extensively on group projects with other students, artists, the community, and other facets of Mural Arts. Experienced artists and educators teach lessons about Philadelphia murals. The Big Picture Program is a program of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. For more details call or check the website.

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Settlement Music School


Contact: Kirsten Halker-Kratz, Branch Director

West Philadelphia
4910 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215 - 320 - 2642
Email: kkratz@smsmusic.org
www.smsmusic.org

Description: Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the United States and provides children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts. For teens, Settlement offers individual lessons at all levels in piano and organ, all string, brass and percussion. Settlement requires students to have an instrument for study and, in limited circumstances, may be able to assist students in acquiring instruments on loan. Settlement maintains and distributes a list of instrument vendors at each branch.

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