Barnes on the Block – Block Party

Barnes on the Block is back for another summer edition. Presented by PNC Arts Alive, this year’s block party will take place on July 16th from 11 am to 5 pm

In partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and AFROTAINO, guests are able to enjoy a festival atmosphere with plenty of fun activations including visual art displays, family-friendly art-making, live performances, food trucks, a beer garden, and more.

DJ JAMZ will be spinning throughout the event, which will also feature art and wellness workshop with Shanina Dionna, performances by Batala Philly, and Nasya Gay

The Closing musical performance will be curated by AFROTAINO. In addition there will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop through dance and graffiti by TAMEARTZ.

Clay Studio’s Claymobile will also be on-hand for a pop-up ceramic studio. Other hands-on activities include:

• Make a flower crown with floral artist Marcellus
• Get a personalized poem by Marshall Kavanaugh and Queen Pierce
• Learn about printmaking with Jessica Eldredge and see her work Infinite Prayer
• Check out live mural painting by Mural Arts Philadelphia

This event is free, but registration is required for the Barnes collection and special exhibition, #WilliamEdmondson: A Monumental Vision. Registration for timed gallery admission will open at 10 am on Thursday, July 13. Registration will be available barnesfoundation.org