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Campaign Name: Pwojè Vitrin Love + Grit
Project Summary: The Love + Grit Storefronts Project aims to reinvigorate and beautify the city’s empty storefronts by transforming them into art installations on display throughout the holidays. The citywide exhibition features original creations by 12 QBIPOC artists and highlights 24 Black- and Brown-owned businesses adversely affected by COVID-19.
Funding: The project is funded in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Goals: The project aims to:
- Beautify the city for locals and visitors and use high-traffic areas to show off art created by local QBIPOC artists
- Encourage Philadelphians to shop Black- and Brown- owned businesses that were adversely affected by the pandemic
Featured Artists & Businesses
Northern Liberties:
Artist: Tiff Urquhart
Inspiration for Work: Galri Franny Lou
Where to See the Art: 806 N. 2nd Street
Old City:
Artist: Mz. Icar
Inspiration for Work: The Modern Republic
Where to See the Art: 244 Race Street
South Street:
Artist: Tash Billington
Inspiration for Work: Kolektif Sabl
Where to See the Art: 501 South Street
Artist: Cindy Lozito
Inspiration for Work: Inked Vintage
Where to See the Art: 501 South Street
Artist: Jonai Gibson-Selix
Inspiration for Work: Faheem’s Hands of Precision
Where to See the Art: 501 South Street
Artist: Derick Jones
Inspiration for Work: South Philly Barbakya
Where to See the Art: 501 South Street
Artist: Fabiola Lara
Inspiration for Work: Ill Exotics
Where to See the Art: 501 South Street
Artist: Derick Jones
Inspiration for Work: Kafe & Liv Tonton Bobbie
Where to See the Art: 636 South Street
Artist: Manny Hernandez
Inspiration for Work: Puyero Gou Venezyelyen
Where to See the Art: 636 South Street
Artist: Illkya Acosta
Inspiration for Work: Grant Blvd
Where to See the Art: 2207 South Street
Chinatown:
Artist: Kathy Chung
Inspiration for Work: Lil Pop Shop
Where to See the Art: 1001 Vine Street
Artist: Nazeer Sabree
Inspiration for Work: Kesyon ak Repons
Where to See the Art: 1001 Vine Street
Center City:
Artist: Manny Hernandez
Inspiration for Work: El Merkury
Where to See the Art: 12th & Arch Streets
Artist Jonai Gibson-Selix
Inspiration for Work: Apotik Libète
Where to See the Art: 1500 Market Street, Suite L460 (viewable from 16tyè Street)
Artist: Mz. Icar
Inspiration for Work: African American Museum in Philadelphia
Where to See the Art: 1500 Market Street, Suite L475
Artist: Nazeer Sabree
Inspiration for Work: Yowè
Where to See the Art: 1500 Market Street, Suite L480
Northwest Philly:
Artist: Cindy Lozito
Inspiration for Work: Queen and Rook Game Cafe
Where to See the Art: 7900 Germantown Avenue
Artist: Lauren Lopez
Inspiration for Work: Konpayi Dyamond Philadelphia
Where to See the Art: 8123 Germantown Avenue
Artist: Tiff Urquhart
Inspiration for Work: Girl’s Auto Clinic
Where to See the Art: 7900 Germantown Avenue
Artist: Lauren Lopez
Inspiration for Work: Kiba Lib
Where to See the Art: 8026 Germantown Avenue
Artist: Fabiola Lara
Inspiration for Work: Sabbatical Beauty
Where to See the Art: 7900 Germantown Avenue
Artist: Illkya Acosta
Inspiration for Work: Nwa ak Mobil
Where to See the Art: 8123 Germantown Avenue
Artist: Tash Billington
Inspiration for Work: Duafe Hair Salon
Where to See the Art: 8335 Germantown Avenue
Roxborough:
Artist: Kathy Chung
Inspiration for Work: Vout + Rezen
Where to See the Art: 6117 Ridge Avenue