Seventh Annual Barnes on the Block with Mural Arts Philadelphia Returns Sunday July 14th

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The Barnes Foundation announces the seventh annual Barnes on the Block, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, on Sunday, July 14, noon–5 pm. Barnes on the Block with Mural Arts Philadelphia is presented by PNC Arts Alive.

Taking place on the grounds of the Barnes Foundation, Barnes on the Block is a free block party that encourages neighbors to connect through various forms of creativity. The popular event features a variety of food trucks and the Barnes on the Block Beer Garden by Constellation Culinary Group, plus entertainment and activities for guests of all ages, including family-friendly art making, live music, and dance performances. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy live painting led by Mural Arts Philadelphia; a pop-up ceramics studio with The Clay Studio’s Claymobile; DJ sets by Ben Arsenal and DJ Giz; and a celebration of hip-hop through dance with TAMEARTZ. Guests can also have a personalized poem written by Marshall James Kavanaugh, make their own identity symbol with Cesar Viveros and Lemus, create a collage with Collage Philadelphia, and more.

“In its seventh year, Barnes on the Block has become a fixture on Philly’s summer calendar, and we’re excited to partner with Mural Arts Philadelphia once again to bring the community together for a day of artful fun for the whole family,” says James Claiborne, deputy director for community engagement. “This year’s event is a true representation of the vibrancy of the city’s creative community, featuring a stellar lineup of Philadelphia artists, makers, and performers, along with delicious food and beverage options from local vendors.”

“As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are excited to once again collaborate with the Barnes Foundation for Barnes on the Block,” says Jane Golden, executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia. “This family-oriented celebration of art and music will not only be fun but also highlight the power of art to unite our community. We hope people from every part of the city join us on this special day!”

During Barnes on the Block, guests also enjoy free admission to the first floor of the Barnes collection; the new exhibition Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes, featuring a selection of renowned canvases from its modern European art collection; and Visions, an exhibition of original artwork created by participants in Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Guild program and artists at SCI Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men, on view in the first-floor classroom of the collection gallery.  

Registration is required for collection and exhibition access, and capacity is limited. Free tickets for timed admission will be available online beginning at 1o am on Thursday, July 11. Additional information will be available on the website.

The full lineup of activities is available on the website, with highlights listed below:

  • A variety of food trucks will be located on 20th Street (between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Callowhill Street).
  • Barnes on the Block Beer Garden by Constellation Culinary Group will serve seasonal brews from Philadelphia-based Yards Brewing Co.; Two Robbers vodka sodas, featuring cans inspired by Mural Arts; Surfside Vodka Iced Tea and Lemonade; a selection of French wines, including rosé, in celebration of Bastille Day; Hibiscus Punch, featuring Tenango Rum, which was founded by El Merkury owner-chef Sofia Deleon, whose grandmother was one of the first female distillers in Guatemala; and nonalcoholic beverage options. The beer garden will be located near the Barnes box office on 20th Street (between the Parkway and Callowhill Street).
  • Beers from Yards Brewing Co. will include: Yards Bit Vipe, Yards High Dive Summer Pils, Yards Pale Ale
  • Music and dance performances throughout the day will include:
  • From noon to 4 pm, art-making demos will include: 

Barnes on the Block will take place rain or shine, moving indoors in the event of inclement weather.

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