The Creative Communities Initiative helps lay the groundwork for transformative projects in towns and cities across Pennsylvania. From murals to green spaces to innovation hubs, these inspired initiatives have an impact far beyond their immediate reach.
As we look back on ten episodes of Prism, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts shares his thoughts on this multi-year project, pulling out some of his favorite moments and making an argument for the essential role of the creative economy.
One of the most essential pieces of only bringing creatives into a neighborhood —and keeping them there — is housing. Affordable housing. In this episode, we hear from two organizations on opposite sides of the state that tackling this problem and making their communities stronger in the process.
This series of pitch contests has demonstrated that innovation goes far beyond traditional tech. Past winners in fields as diverse as food science, art education, and job-site safety are poised to make an impact in their communities and beyond. Could you be next?
From live music to chainsaws, the state's annual festivals celebrate everything under the sun. They also boost their communities, increase local pride, and showcase the host area for a wide swath of new people. The economic benefits redound throughout the year. In this latest episode, we're joined by representatives from Bethlehem's Musikfest and Ridgway's Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous.
The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship partnered with a local business to transform a historic space, launching a new media lab that will serve as a resource for the region's entrepreneurs.
This Southeastern Pennsylvania city is home to an arts & culture district created by and for locals. In this episode of Prism, we talk with two Chester natives who have worked hard to make this dream a reality.
For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Lenape thrived in the Delaware Valley. Centuries of abuse and displacement followed, and now a repatriation project aims to heal old wounds. In this installment, we discuss the complex process of giving the tribe’s ancestral remains and artifacts a final resting place at Pennsbury Manor.
A group of artists has transformed an organic farm in the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania into a community hub and performance space, welcoming visitors for workshops, live theater, and lessons about climate change.
A changing world pushed this arts campus towards its own evolution, inspiring the team to focus on accessibility and the outdoors. The annual Spring Iron Pour and Forge Festival, a celebration of local blacksmithing, is happening on April 30.
Whether you're a gardener with an herbal remedy, a woodworker with a brilliant flooring solution, or a scientist with an accidental discovery, transforming an idea into a business is a major challenge. Fortunately, if you live in the PA Wilds, you don't have to do it alone — there is a wealth of funding and support, if you know where to look.
