Exhibit A

Dropped our location out front to let everyone know where the art show is this weekend!
Live Art Competition
Local Artists
Music
Food
Creative expression Activations
Graffiti Lounge Cypher by The Hip-Hop Foundation
Maker’s Market
Mural ArtWalk & Garden Tours
Scavenger Hunt
& more!

Come visit the 4th District Container Village open W-Sun 12-7pm
RSVP for free for Art After Dark in the Garden
This Friday September 18th
6-10pm
4862 Parkside Ave

See you soon!

Hey yall! A reintroduction for those who are new here!

Peace and light family,
Exhibit A here coming to you live from the 4th District Container Village nestled in the heart of West Philadelphia right outside of the Mann Center-4862 Parkside Ave!

Exhibit A is the Curator for all things commUNITY,Art, Growth and Wellness here at the Fourth District Container Village! We are an incubator space for small black businesses scaling up and providing the community with necessary products and services! Conveniently opened Wednesday through Sunday with ongoing events, Village Maker’s Markets and workshops! The Village is a safe space for the community to get your hair done, outfit set, home decor, T-shirt made, while you wait to grab you grab a sweet treat, loaded hotdog and seafood platter!

This is a public service announcement to all creatives! We need your Art work! Exhibit A is a creative Historian bringing knowledge and power to art collectors and community members alike! Come through the gallery for a personal tour of the artworks of over 35 local artists and take a stroll down the Mural ArtWalk to see the incredible installations that will be on view for our Garden Party August 28th from 6-10! It’s free general admission with a VIP exclusive ticket only $25 which includes a drink ticket as well as a swag bag and scavenger hunt passport to get a gift! Our Villagers have some Exhibit A artwork hidden with their amazing products and services in their containers-locate and share them to win a prize!

Our graffiti lounge is another place you can spot Exhibit A artworks and learn more about the origin of Hip Hop in our city! Learn about the history of graffiti and take photo with a piece tagged by the legend himself Darryl “Cornbread” McCray !

There’s so much more to share about all the great programs, offerings and activities we have coming up…
this was long enough though…
so if you made it this far….
YOU ARE APPRECIATED!

Slide to the link in my bio for Free Vending Opportunities, Calls for Art, Artist Development and more.

Oh yeah, I need to move this art so… come get it! It’s ON SALEEEEEEE! sale on the table out front!

Something is Growing in the Garden… ART AFTER DARK IS BACK!

Go direct to the link in my bio to RSVP for your FREE general admission ticket.

OR! You can upgrade your experience by grabbing a $25 VIP ticket which includes a drink, swag bag and Village Scavenger Hunt Passport with discounts to activations!

AUGUST 28th,2026
6-10pm

Includes:

Art Gallery and Mural ArtWalk Tours
Incredible Black Art for Sale
Floral Inspired Refreshments
Fourth District Container Village Scavenger Hunt Passport
Creative Activations led by local Creatives
Live People’s Choice Art Competition

CALL FOR CREATIVES!

FREE VENDING WHEN YOU SIGN UP BY AUGUST 15th! Email [email protected] for more information/to secure a spot. Check for an email to fill out our vendor form shortly.

We’re looking for plant/floral/growth inspired vendors to join us and create a memorable evening for patrons!

Join us!

Are you ready to walk through the physical vibrations of the Culture?

250 Years Black in America Art Exhibit & Art After Dark- FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Celebrating Black art, culture, and vision! One day. Three chapters. Infinite stories.

June 12th, 2026 | 1PM–9PM | 4862 Parkside Ave.
Free. All ages. All welcome.
TAG A CREATIVE!

God Bless ?

We THEM people! Art Concerns US ALL!

250 Years Black in America Grand Opening Exhibition
A Celebration of Legacy, Resistance, Creativity & Culture
4862 Parkside Ave Philadelphia, PA
June 12, 2026 - ALL DAY! 1-9pm

1-5:30 pm
Family friendly event open to the public with Art Gallery and ArtWalk tours, live art creation, portraits, performances, raffles, and most importantly community!

At 1pm-Join us as our Mayor and sanction the 8th Bell of the city!

6-9pm Art After Dark
An immersive view of the exhibit that highlights visual storytelling through painting, murals, live performances from your favorite local artists, photography, mixed media, physical artifacts and historical reflection. We invite you to engage with the artists, explore each gallery space, and celebrate the power of Black expression and legacy.

Patrons will have the opportunity to win free gifts, exclusives from the Villagers, Black owned Businesses, and a chance to get your portrait done by a live artist!

CALL FOR ART OF THE CULTURE!

We are accepting vendors for both the daytime and nighttime events! The first 5 people to email [email protected] get exclusive $20 vendor fee! We’re looking for creatives of all variations! Show what the culture IS!

Share this with a friend who needs to be connected to their community and repost to help us get the word out!
ART CONCERNS US ALL!!!
ART IS LIFE, LIFE IS ART. WE USE ART TO HEAL!


Want to sponsor this event?! Have a community resource to share?! Email [email protected]