For the next Art In City Hall exhibition, Creative Philadelphia and the Office of Councilmember Rue Landau issue a "Call for Artists" to former University of the Arts students and faculty members who were impacted by the recent sudden closure of the University of the Arts.
Entitled: “Transcending Uncertainty: Art Endures at Home in Philadelphia”, the exhibit will be selected by local Independent curator and artist, Lauren Rinaldi, who also serves as the Arts and Culture Liaison for Councilmember Rue Landau.
"Transcending Uncertainty: Art Endures at Home in Philadelphia," joins the chorus of community and cultural voices in support of UArts students, faculty, and staff. This exhibit aims to uplift, highlight, and celebrate UArts' diverse artistic expressions while demonstrating Philadelphia's support and solidarity for the UArts community following the school's closure. By providing a platform in the People's Building to display their work and gain exposure and recognition, the art exhibit encourages the artists to continue their artistic journeys in Philadelphia.
Each artist can submit up to three pieces. Two and three-dimensional works are eligible, though not to exceed 40" x 40" due to space limitations.
Lauren Rinaldi (b. 1983, Brooklyn, NY) is an American artist living and working in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Temple's Tyler School of Art and has exhibited her work in solo shows at Paradigm Gallery + Studio in Philadelphia, and extensively in group shows throughout the United States. In addition to her role in Councilmember Rue Landau's office as the Arts and Culture Liaison, she is a community activist and has served as a Democratic Ward Leader and Committee Person since 2018.
Rue Landau is a civil rights and housing attorney, a public school parent, and the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Philadelphia City Council. She has spent her entire career fighting for social justice and equity for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable communities. She has been an At-Large Councilmember since 2023.
For more information about Councilmember Landau, please visit PhlCouncil.com/RueLandau.
