Join us for a free community art auction supporting Accessing the Arts
Featuring work by Ben Woodward, Nicole Rodrigues, Alaina Ewins, and members of The Arts League Board.
Every bid helps expand access to arts education and creative opportunities in West Philly.
Come for the art, stay for the community.

Critical Making: Reimagining Community Care Through Arts Education

Join us for Critical Making, an inspiring conference that brings together visionary workshop teachers Conrad Benner, Manuella Guillein, Debora Charmelus, Candy Gonzales, and Kate Lien for a day of shared learning, dialogue, and hands-on collaboration. This gathering centers community-care practices in arts education, offering practical strategies for accessibility, equity-driven teaching, and creative engagement across ages and disciplines.

Participants will connect with fellow educators and artists, exchange ideas rooted in experimentation and responsive pedagogy, and leave with new tools for building inclusive, impactful learning experiences. Whether you’re a teaching artist, educator, or arts advocate, this conference is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and invest in the future of community-based arts education.

🎟️ Tickets: $42.26
👯 Buy more than one ticket and receive 50% off, enter discount code TALAC at check out
❤️ Proceeds support our Accessing the Arts campaign, helping remove barriers to arts education.

Join The Arts League and WHYY for an afternoon of open discourse tackling topics within Philadelphia’s arts and culture landscape