The Foundation combines great music with a social message in hopes of inspiring Penn students to do more than just dance. The Foundation is a community gathering place for the promotion of arts and culture. This center seeks to bring together the Penn student community with the people of West Philadelphia and the greater Philadelphia area. We work from the belief that art is a catalyst for change, and that arts events can lead to the formation of meaningful Penn-West Philadelphia partnerships. Arts of all kinds are presented, including live musical performances, mulitmedia collaboratives, visual arts, and dance.
Events are open to the public for free, with donations encouraged.
As an alcohol free venue, the Foundation also provides a valuable social alternative for Penn students. The Foundation stimulates student interest through vibrant and engaging programming that encourages interaction among diverse groups of people. During the day, the space is available to student groups and local arts organizations for use as arts space, and as a home for seminars and workshops. Expressions provides an after school program with the Foundation to promote creativity and cultural awareness in elementary school students. We place agents from the community in charge of supplying the talent to maximize community support and involvement.