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WE ARE THE SEEDS PHILLY 2022: A TWO DAY CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS ARTS
Friday, November 18 1p-7p + Saturday, November 19 10a-7;30p CHERRY STREET PIER In its third year, We Are the Seeds Philly 2022 includes a fine art show, music, dance, storytelling, interactive art making, a live painting exhibition, panel discussions, and film screenings. Artist booths include carver David Farnham, jewelry designer Tchin, children’s book author Colleen Farwell, and painter Moses Buffalo Boy. The Seeds Stage includes performances by Red Blanket Singers, Silvercloud Singers, The We Are the Seeds Dance Troupe, singer/songwriter Jennifer Kreisberg, The Magic of Storytelling with Tchin, and a panel discussing food sovereignty produced in partnership with Asian Arts Initiative. A film program curated by cinéSPEAK will follow the event on Saturday, November 19 at 4:30p. Cherry Street Pier located at 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Suggested donation is $10. Register here. |
Past Events
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Native Courting Flute Workshop with Tchin
June 26, July 10, and July 17 Cherry Street Pier We Are the Seeds is creating space for Native and Non-Native individuals to learn from Tchin, an Indigenous Elder musician and culture bearer. Participants will learn to make and play the Native courting flute which has unique historical and cultural significance. They will also have the opportunity to spend quality time with Tchin, learning and having discussions together for cross-cultural understanding. By the end of the three sessions, participants will acquire a solid understanding of this art form. Register here. |
MANIFOLD MEANINGS: INDIGENOUS ART AND PERSPECTIVES
September 30, 2021 6p - 7:30p
This round table discussion, moderated by Tailinh Agoyo, will feature artist and muralist Priscilla Bell (Taino), playwright and educator Murielle Borst-Tarrant (Kuna/Rappahannock Nations), and multi-disciplinary artist Jason Wesaw (Potawatomi). Together, they will explore the manifold meanings and manifestations of Native art, reflecting a plurality of artistic practices and perspectives, and engaging questions of representation, audience, and culture. Manifold Meanings: Indigenous Art and Perspectives is the inaugural event of “Indigenous Arts in Focus,” a year-long program series at the University of Pennsylvania generously supported by and coordinated in collaboration with The Sachs Program For Arts Innovation, the History of Art Department, We Are the Seeds of CultureTrust, and Natives at Penn.
Find more info here.
September 30, 2021 6p - 7:30p
This round table discussion, moderated by Tailinh Agoyo, will feature artist and muralist Priscilla Bell (Taino), playwright and educator Murielle Borst-Tarrant (Kuna/Rappahannock Nations), and multi-disciplinary artist Jason Wesaw (Potawatomi). Together, they will explore the manifold meanings and manifestations of Native art, reflecting a plurality of artistic practices and perspectives, and engaging questions of representation, audience, and culture. Manifold Meanings: Indigenous Art and Perspectives is the inaugural event of “Indigenous Arts in Focus,” a year-long program series at the University of Pennsylvania generously supported by and coordinated in collaboration with The Sachs Program For Arts Innovation, the History of Art Department, We Are the Seeds of CultureTrust, and Natives at Penn.
Find more info here.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Philly 2021
October 11, 2021 at 11a - 5p | Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia, PA) Join us on this historical date in celebrating the multi-ethnic community of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. This year we have an amazing lineup of Indigenous dignitaries, artists, sponsors, vendors, and Lenape guests who will be here to celebrate with all of us the first official Indigenous Peoples' Day in the city. This year we are featuring the work of: Erica Bread Tchin Storytelling Native Nations Dance Theater Richie Olivera Campatlanezi We are the Seeds Black Crow Mocassins Nochextli Issac Murdoch Inkarayku Marcus Frejo and much more... Suggested Donation - Adults: $10 / Elders & Children: $5 Find more info at ipdphilly.org |
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Fit Fest
October 16, 2021 12p - 10p | Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia, PA) Fit Fest is a FREE day-long multidisciplinary outdoor arts and fitness festival celebrating our human freedom to move in Philadelphia’s cherished public spaces. Fit Fest connects artists and community groups to foster a more vibrant public life, and provides equitable access to artistic movement workshops, performances, and health resources by eradicating financial and social barriers to enrich and connect our communities. Performances by Tchin at 2:30p and Vaughnda Hilton at 6:30p! Click here for more information on Fit Fest and how you can get involved. |
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form & concept Exhibition
August 11, 2021 - October 16, 2021 A dimensional biography of Seed's inception and growth through stories of the artists who’ve contributed along the way. The group exhibition features over two dozen artists and a range of work from traditional beading, steel, and textile practices to contemporary painting and wearable art. Explore the full show in-person at form & concept, or online at formandconcept.center EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Gino Antonio, Loren Aragon (ACONAV), Marco Arviso, Peter Boome, Violet Elliott, Tyrone Elliott, David Farnham, Colleen Farwell, Peggy Fontenot, Kristin Gentry, Rykelle Kemp, Roberto Jackson, Margaret Jacobs, Galen LaRoche (Christopher Bordeaux), Robert Martinez, Joseph M. Sanchez, LaKota Scott, Dawn Spears, Jeff Suina, Tchin, and Gordell Wright |
Unless otherwise specified, photographs and/or video will be taken at our events. By taking part in We Are the Seeds events you grant the We Are the Seeds full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity, or other purposes to help our mission. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organizer. Thank you.
