A(mobile)DRIFT

For Immediate Release

A(mobile)DRIFT: An Observational Art Bus Drift from City to Country

Hey friends! Ready for something totally unique? Join us on September 20, 2025, at 1 pm for our playful, off-the-rails (in the best way) participatory project—A(mobile)DRIFT—from the heart of Philadelphia out to the charming fields around Cochranville, PA.

We’ll kick things off at A Man Full of Trouble, the cozy (and delightfully quirky) tasting room of Succession Fermentory in Old City Philly—part art project, part time capsule of local flavor. From there, we’re hopping aboard our drift-mobile (aka art bus) and heading west, from the buzzy city pulse to the open expanses of rural Pennsylvania.

During the ride, keep your eyes peeled, your sketchbooks open, and your camera ready—this isn’t just any bus trip. You’ll be invited to observe, sketch, photograph, and reflect on the shifting landscapes and what the journey reveals about how place shapes us, and vice versa.

Mid-journey, we’ll make a special stop led by Keith Hartwig of Succession Fermentory. Get hands-on: he’ll guide us in foraging wild botanicals—think curious leaves and roots that might end up in our creative brew. Your finds might even become part of the Becoming Succession exhibition back at Street Road!

When we arrive at Street Road Artists Space, you’ll be greeted with a reception for Becoming Succession, the new show that bubbles with stories of farms, ferments, and the land that binds us. Plus, your own sketches and observations will join other participants’ contributions on display—you become part of the artwork itself.

Finally, our drift ends as the bus brings us full circle—back to Philly around 7 pm, full of new sights, stories, and maybe even a few treasures from the field. All this for just $15, with pay-what-you-can options available.

Whether you’re an art wanderer, plant lover, or just someone wanting to shake up your weekend, A(mobile)DRIFT is a delightfully unexpected way to travel between worlds—literally and imaginatively.

Who’s Who at Street Road Artists Space (Cochranville, PA)

• Emily Artinian – Founder of Street Road Artists Space, Emily is the driving force behind this experimental venue, connecting rural Pennsylvania with global ideas in art and writing.
• Carol Maurer – Artist and walking fellow-traveller, Carol brings a reflective, path-making spirit to Street Road’s projects.
• Emily Manko – The behind-the-scenes powerhouse at Street Road, Emily keeps everything running smoothly and adds her own creative spark.
• Hannah LeVasseur – Artist and plant enthusiast, Hannah is co-curator (with Keith Hartwig) of Becoming Succession at Street Road, exploring how farms, ferments, and art intertwine.
• Keith Hartwig – Artist, designer, and part of Philly’s Succession Fermentory and A Man Full of Trouble. Keith is a guest collaborator at Street Road and co-curator (with Hannah) of Becoming Succession. For A(mobile)DRIFT, he’ll lead the foraging stop, opening our senses to the wild botanicals around us.