Create: Show N' Tell!

In this talk from April 2018, Smith Memorial Playground Executive Director Meg Wise led us in an exploration of the importance of play.

All photos by Jere Mahaffey.

Despite an increasingly digital and remote work environment, our physical presence in the workplace impacts how we feel and create, says Colleen T. Reese in this body positivity talk from March 2018.

All photos by Khrys Oros.

“To be curious, you need freedom and you need time.” In February 2018, Hidden City Philadelphia’s Pete Woodall explained how curiosity fueled his urban exploration and more. Sponsored by FS Investments and the Navy Yard.

All photos taken by FS Investments Video Producer Endrit Faslliaj.

In January 2018, Edd Conboy channeled his experience as a licensed therapist and as Broad Street Ministry’s director of social services to help us better understand and cope with anxiety.

All photos taken by Candace Price.

“I purposely place my art in public spaces to say ‘we are here, we have been here, and this is what we contribute.” In December 2017, the CreativeMornings Philadelphia community heard about context, art, and issues surrounding immigration from visual artist, muralist, and community arts educator Michelle Angela Ortiz.

All photos by Steve Weinik.

“Part of why I’m death-obsessed or ‘dead’-icated is because I’ve experienced loss,” said Evi Numen, an artist, curator, and researcher focused on mourning through art. In November 2017, she spoke to the CreativeMornings Philadelphia community about death.

All photos taken by Steve Weinik.

In October 2017, Bluecadet CEO Josh Goldblum spoke about pioneering in the City of Philadelphia and in his own life.

All photos taken by Steve Weinik.

“Compassion does not have to be perfect, but it does have to be intentional.” In September 2017, Chris Bolden-Newsome, co-founder and co-director of the farm at Bartram’s Garden, spoke about the importance of compassion in everyday life.

All photos taken by Steve Weinik.

“Are you ready to leave the table, not just pull up another chair?” In July 2017, filmmaker and Leeway Foundation Program Director Sara Zia Ebrahimi spoke about equity and equality. All photos by Steve Weinik.

The ability to overcome adversity and withstand waves of turbulent times is part of the human spirit. In our hardwiring, it is the oldest of threads that also fuels our creativity. In 2005, Andrew Simonet founded Artists U, an artist-run incubator for helping artists make sustainable lives. In June 2017, he spoke to CreativeMornings Philadelphia about making a successful, sustainable living in art. All photos taken by Steve Weinik.