First Person Arts

Chances are you’ve already seen the work of artist Eric Okdeh dozens of times, although you may not have realized it. Okdeh, a South Philadelphia native, is the creative force behind many of the city’s most beautiful murals.

On August 13th, Okdeh will join us to discuss his current project with the Mural Arts Program: a work dedicated to overcoming the stigma of mental illness through recovery. The mural, located at 4040 Market Street, represents a collaboration with over 150 community members, who contributed poetry, paintings, and glass and mosaic work. Okdeh will offer a behind the scenes look at this unique creative process. Don’t miss it!

You can see more of Okdeh’s work here.

FIRST PERSON SALON: Wednesday August 13th, 7-9pm, at the Gershman Y
An evening of innovative art and conversation. Featuring…

•Filmmaker ANDREW DAVID WATSON
•Muralist ERIC OKDEH
•Storyteller JULIET WAYNE
•Multi-media artist MATTHEW BORGEN

$5-10 sliding scale admission. Beer (made possible by Flying Dog) and refreshments available for donation. All ages welcome. 401 South Broad Street.