Yoga with Nico aims to be a safe space to find peace, & help alleviate the stresses of daily life while moving your body through a gentle, yet challenging workout.
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Lyrical Therapy
Open mic and Chill with us
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Call for Art Extended
UrbArts is extending its call for art so more artists can participate in this group show. The theme is all about healing and self-care. Your balm could be creating or experiencing art. We are asking artists to share their works that express wellness in these challenging times. To date, we have received some works to…
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Tour Our Latest Exhibit Virtually
The Due Process Denied art show closes on MLK Day but we hope to bring back the virtual exhibit soon. If you have not seen it, it is worth checking out the powerful works of art on display. Of course, the pandemic made it necessary to close the gap between visiting the UrbArts Old North…
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Due Process Denied Closing Event | MLK Day Event
Come experience Due Process Denied in person before the close the exhibit. Beats by Siddall tha Selecta.
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Centering Black Life
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter protests, UrbArts took time to reassess how to serve Black artists and support our community. At a minimum, we knew we needed to develop new partnerships with organizations on the frontlines of police reform. Additionally, we understand that public policy regulates human behavior…
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Art is Revolutionary
Founded in August 2001, our mission is to create platforms and platform creatives for youth and community development. The animating idea behind Urban Artist Alliance was the concept of “social arts,” where poets, writers, actors, musicians, and visual artists would create art that reflect the conditions and possibilities of their communities. This kind of art is…
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Next Exhibit: “Black Culture” – A Photography Exhibit
On April 19th, UrbArts will open its next art exhibition focusing on the works of black photographers. Though it will be on view for a limited time, visitors will be able to experience the works on opening night and during gallery hours, Tuesday through Thursday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Alezy Irving, one of the…
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Artist Statement: Journeys of the African Spirit
by MwazaCarol I am a creator of things. I am one who asked to be manifested here to bring things into fruition, make them beautiful and tangible. It has taken me many years to recognize this but, once I did, it placed me firmly on my path and life opened up for me. I became…
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UrbArts x December Mag Collab for Fundraiser
On Dec 1st, December Mag and UrbArts will hold a joint fundraiser at .Zack (3224 Locust Street) called December Jam. It’ll be a mix of DJing, slam poetry, and art. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $35 and can be bought here.
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