Creating new possibilities through Art Education
Founded in 1998, Art Sphere Inc. is the only non-profit of its kind to deliver a range of artistic and human services to youth living in culturally underserved neighborhoods throughout the Philadelphia region. We use the arts as strategic tools to educate and create meaningful experiences for people of all ages. With the support and partnership of public institutions and private organizations, Art Sphere Inc. mobilizes a diverse volunteer base to focus on beautifying public spaces and encourage flourishing communities.
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National and International Art Exchanges Make World Connections
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A promising future author demonstrating her new knowledge of Spanish.
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Face Painting at Health Fair
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Promoting Educational Event with Fun Activities
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Origami Butterflies at Cradle Of Birding Event
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Art Promotes Wildlife and Conservation at Festival at John Heinz Refuge
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“Magical Garden” at McMichael Elementary
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Mural painting at McMichael Elementary after learning how to identify flowers and birds.
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Conflict Resolution
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North Philly youth process and express their feelings through drawing and acting.
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Arcadia Volunteer
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An Arcadia University student contributes to the effort at The Fishtown Recreation Center.
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Art for Literacy: Eastwick Branch of Free Library
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Art made from book and computer research helps build curiosity and knowledge.
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Sharing the Joy of Paint: Cornelia's Neighbors
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Transforming space for summer school and after school program with local youth.
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Fish Mural Memorial to Local Killed Youth: Fishtown Recreation Center
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An alternative to graffiti, designed with local graffiti writers.
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All Graffiti Covered Surfaces Painted
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Walls, doors, sidewalks, benches, poles, fountains, trash cans and more painted!
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Youth Use Photography of Local Churches and Prided Trolley
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Port Richmond youth convert trash filled lot into painted sanctuary playground.
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Experience Team Building Thru Art and Service
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High School and College Interns and Business leaders volunteer!
National and International Art Exchanges Make World Connections
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/09_slide.jpgA promising future author demonstrating her new knowledge of Spanish.
Face Painting at Health Fair
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/04_slide.jpgPromoting Educational Event with Fun Activities
Origami Butterflies at Cradle Of Birding Event
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/05_slide.jpgArt Promotes Wildlife and Conservation at Festival at John Heinz Refuge
“Magical Garden” at McMichael Elementary
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/07_slide.jpgMural painting at McMichael Elementary after learning how to identify flowers and birds.
Conflict Resolution
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/03_slide.jpgNorth Philly youth process and express their feelings through drawing and acting.
Arcadia Volunteer
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/02_slide.jpgAn Arcadia University student contributes to the effort at The Fishtown Recreation Center.
Art for Literacy: Eastwick Branch of Free Library
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/01_slide.jpgArt made from book and computer research helps build curiosity and knowledge.
Sharing the Joy of Paint: Cornelia's Neighbors
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/08_slide.jpgTransforming space for summer school and after school program with local youth.
Fish Mural Memorial to Local Killed Youth: Fishtown Recreation Center
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10_slide.jpgAn alternative to graffiti, designed with local graffiti writers.
All Graffiti Covered Surfaces Painted
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/11_slide.jpgWalls, doors, sidewalks, benches, poles, fountains, trash cans and more painted!
Youth Use Photography of Local Churches and Prided Trolley
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12_slide.jpgPort Richmond youth convert trash filled lot into painted sanctuary playground.
Experience Team Building Thru Art and Service
https://artsphere.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/06_slide.jpgHigh School and College Interns and Business leaders volunteer!
More and more, communities across our region are stretched for creative public resources. Declining education funding has forced schools to cut arts programs, while shrinking budgets prevent libraries and recreation centers from offering their own arts programs.
ASI aims to fill the artistic void in these communities by fostering the visual arts, music, STEAM, mindfulness and dance programs. Through our programs students develop a broad range of skills to help them thrive in all subjects.
Our mission is to engage the creative in youth, empower neighborhoods to explore the positives in peoples’ lives, and heal the mind, body and spirit through the arts. We are proud to be 100% volunteer-run. ASI offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers to get involved and give back to the community.