our partners & supporters
Generous support from individuals, foundations, and other organizations has made it possible for Artcinia to bring the performing arts to neighborhoods throughout the Philadelphia region. We acknowledge with gratitude:
Neighborhood Venue Partners
Since its establishment on July 4, 1845,
by Bishop Kendrick, St. Anne Parish
has been a vital part of the Catholic-Christian
community in Olde Richmond and Port
Richmond. The parish has a storied history,
including hosting John F. Kennedy during his
1960 campaign and being the final resting place
for 38 Civil War veterans. Today, St. Anne’s
remains a lively center for cultural and community
events, from Christmas concerts and Bingo nights
to activities for local youth, reflecting both its
deep heritage and its dynamic future.
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St. Anne
Since its establishment on July 4, 1845,
by Bishop Kendrick, St. Anne Parish
has been a vital part of the Catholic-Christian
community in Olde Richmond and Port
Richmond. The parish has a storied history,
including hosting John F. Kennedy during his
1960 campaign and being the final resting place
for 38 Civil War veterans. Today, St. Anne’s
remains a lively center for cultural and community
events, from Christmas concerts and Bingo nights
to activities for local youth, reflecting both its
deep heritage and its dynamic future.
The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany,
part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, is
known for its rich diversity, encompassing people
of all ages, orientations, and backgrounds. Since its
foundation in 1839 and merger in 1898, the church has
been dedicated to service and compassion, from early
outreach efforts to modern-day support initiatives. Today,
it continues to embody this commitment through various
parish activities, support groups, and community service,
offering a welcoming environment where God's love is
actively lived out.
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St. Luke and the Epiphany
The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany,
part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, is
known for its rich diversity, encompassing people
of all ages, orientations, and backgrounds. Since its
foundation in 1839 and merger in 1898, the church has
been dedicated to service and compassion, from early
outreach efforts to modern-day support initiatives. Today,
it continues to embody this commitment through various
parish activities, support groups, and community service,
offering a welcoming environment where God’s love is
actively lived out.
Established by Rev. William Motley on January
19, 1920, the parish began with a group of seventy
German-American families and was named after
St. William of Vercelli. Originally meeting in the
Germania Maennerchor Hall, the church now serves
over 5,000 members with services in four languages.
The current church building, constructed in 1955,
supports a vibrant community with a range of worship
services and activities.
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St. William
Established by Rev. William Motley on January
19, 1920, the parish began with a group of seventy
German-American families and was named after
St. William of Vercelli. Originally meeting in the
Germania Maennerchor Hall, the church now serves
over 5,000 members with services in four languages.
The current church building, constructed in 1955,
supports a vibrant community with a range of worship
services and activities.
In 2008, Calvary Episcopal Church, Northern
Liberties, and St. Augustine Church of the Covenant
explored a merger, culminating in their first joint
service on February 15, 2009, as Calvary St. Augustine
Episcopal Church. Guided by the Reverend Renee
McKenzie-Hayward, the church flourished until her
move in October 2011, after which the Reverend Isaac
Miller took on the role of Interim Rector, leading the
congregation in its mission of community support
and spiritual unity.
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Calvary St. Augustine
In 2008, Calvary Episcopal Church, Northern
Liberties, and St. Augustine Church of the Covenant
explored a merger, culminating in their first joint
service on February 15, 2009, as Calvary St. Augustine
Episcopal Church. Guided by the Reverend Renee
McKenzie-Hayward, the church flourished until her
move in October 2011, after which the Reverend Isaac
Miller took on the role of Interim Rector, leading the
congregation in its mission of community support
and spiritual unity.
Nearly 200 years ago, the Market Square Church,
one of the earliest German Reformed Churches in
America founded in 1733, conducted services in German.
This led to the creation of the First Church to cater to
English-speaking members. Officially organized on
October 17, 1809, the church overcame financial difficulties
and flourished under leaders such as Rev. J. Frederick
Dripps and Rev. D. Reginald Thomas. Today, First
Presbyterian Church in Germantown has transformed
into a vibrant urban ministry, reflecting the diversity of
its surrounding community.
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The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown
Nearly 200 years ago, the Market Square Church,
one of the earliest German Reformed Churches in
America founded in 1733, conducted services in German.
This led to the creation of the First Church to cater to
English-speaking members. Officially organized on
October 17, 1809, the church overcame financial difficulties
and flourished under leaders such as Rev. J. Frederick
Dripps and Rev. D. Reginald Thomas. Today, First
Presbyterian Church in Germantown has transformed
into a vibrant urban ministry, reflecting the diversity of
its surrounding community.
Settlement Music School provides high-quality music
and arts education for children and adults through a diverse,
dedicated faculty of over 200 professionals. Committed to
inclusivity and excellence, Settlement creates a nurturing
environment, ensuring all students have access to exceptional
instruction in music, dance, and creative arts therapy across
its branches. For over 115 years, Settlement Music School
has provided high-quality arts education to the Greater
Philadelphia region. Offering financial aid to over 60% of
students, it ensures accessibility for all, regardless of age
or background. With inclusive programming and exceptional
faculty, Settlement serves over 10,000 students weekly
across the community.
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Settlement Music School
Settlement Music School provides high-quality music
and arts education for children and adults through a diverse,
dedicated faculty of over 200 professionals. Committed to
inclusivity and excellence, Settlement creates a nurturing
environment, ensuring all students have access to exceptional
instruction in music, dance, and creative arts therapy across
its branches. For over 115 years, Settlement Music School
has provided high-quality arts education to the Greater
Philadelphia region. Offering financial aid to over 60% of
students, it ensures accessibility for all, regardless of age
or background. With inclusive programming and exceptional
faculty, Settlement serves over 10,000 students weekly
across the community.
Settlement Music School provides high-quality music
and arts education for children and adults through a diverse,
dedicated faculty of over 200 professionals. Committed to
inclusivity and excellence, Settlement creates a nurturing
environment, ensuring all students have access to exceptional
instruction in music, dance, and creative arts therapy across
its branches. For over 115 years, Settlement Music School
has provided high-quality arts education to the Greater
Philadelphia region. Offering financial aid to over 60% of
students, it ensures accessibility for all, regardless of age
or background. With inclusive programming and exceptional
faculty, Settlement serves over 10,000 students weekly
across the community.
Queen Village
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Settlement Music School
Settlement Music School provides high-quality music
and arts education for children and adults through a diverse,
dedicated faculty of over 200 professionals. Committed to
inclusivity and excellence, Settlement creates a nurturing
environment, ensuring all students have access to exceptional
instruction in music, dance, and creative arts therapy across
its branches. For over 115 years, Settlement Music School
has provided high-quality arts education to the Greater
Philadelphia region. Offering financial aid to over 60% of
students, it ensures accessibility for all, regardless of age
or background. With inclusive programming and exceptional
faculty, Settlement serves over 10,000 students weekly
across the community.
Esperanza empowers North Philadelphia’s Hunting Park
community by providing faith-based programs for over 30 years.
These include education, youth civic engagement, STEM,
and arts programs, helping individuals accumulate skills and assets.
Guided by faith, integrity, and excellence, Esperanza fosters hope,
opportunity, and leadership among underserved communities.
Esperanza fosters personal and community transformation by
promoting self-efficacy and hope in North Philadelphia. For over
30 years, it has created "opportunity communities" through programs
in education, housing, economic development, and legal services.
Esperanza’s model combats poverty by empowering individuals and
building local institutions for national replication.
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Esperanza Arts Center
Esperanza empowers North Philadelphia’s Hunting Park
community by providing faith-based programs for over 30 years.
These include education, youth civic engagement, STEM,
and arts programs, helping individuals accumulate skills and assets.
Guided by faith, integrity, and excellence, Esperanza fosters hope,
opportunity, and leadership among underserved communities.
Esperanza fosters personal and community transformation by
promoting self-efficacy and hope in North Philadelphia. For over
30 years, it has created “opportunity communities” through programs
in education, housing, economic development, and legal services.
Esperanza’s model combats poverty by empowering individuals and
building local institutions for national replication.
Partners
- The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Foundations
- Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation
- The Connelly Foundation
- The John K. and Elizabeth W. Knorr Foundation
- The Presser Foundation
Private
We are deeply grateful to the many individuals whose generosity fuels Artcinia’s mission. Your support has brought the performing arts to neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia where access is limited, allowing residents to experience the transformative power of music and art right in their own backyards. Each performance celebrates community, culture, and connection, all made possible by your belief in our work. From all of us at Artcinia and from the communities touched by every note and every song, thank you for being a vital part of this journey.
“Such an outstanding performance and so much fun.”
—Raul y su ClavéAche
Gayborhood, September 2022
