Art and Music
M&E is a hub for BIPOC Philadelphia artists and artists with histories in child welfare. Each month, we create a special event aimed at creating community, showcasing often unseen or overlooked creative work and lifting up artists and maker in Philadelphia. We provide training in promotion and pricing, support installation and ensure a safe and supportive environment. Artists are paid a stipend and encouraged to sell their work.
Are you a Philadelphia artist, maker, musician, poet interested in sharing your work? Complete this form.
Recruiting artists, poets, performers and makers of all mediums on a rolling Basis!
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Past Work
Kvon Harris-Robinson
K’von is a self-taught artist whose choice of medium is acrylics. He enjoys depicting bright colors and using harsh lines in his modern/impressionist pieces. He hopes to convey life and gracefulness to viewers, inspiring a brief pause and a deep inner sense of belonging.
Instagram: @KHR_Creations
Joshua Childs
Joshua Childs is a filmmaker and storyteller from Philadelphia, PA. Joshua considers themself to be extremely tech savvy and is passionate about researching and documenting youth perspectives on current issues. As a filmmaker, Joshuas's intention is to provide youth a platform to share ideas, stories, solutions and resources. Joshua co-produced the documentary entitled Youth in the Foster Care System which takes an inside look into the foster care system and the experiences of foster youth. Josh has co-produced other documentaries on topics such as environmental justice and black lives matter.
Instagram: @__.joshyyy.__
Linda Fernandez
Linda Fernandez is a multicultural educator and advocate for arts and education in public spaces. She is a founding member of Amber Art and Design, an artist collective based in Philadelphia that creates public art through community engagement. Her research investigates trends in neighborhood change and places artists in the role of community organizers working to prevent physical and cultural displacement. Linda’s artistic practice is rooted in collaboration. Her work involves coordinating the creative exchange of messages, artwork and personal artifacts between people across physical, social and cultural divides. As a result, interactions through exchange create solidarity, unity and a sense of belonging which are important human needs. These collaborative works bring a diversity of voices, ideas and dreams to the table. Linda has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Tyler School of Art, a certificate in Contemporary Art from Metafora Escola de Arte Contemporaneo in Barcelona, Spain, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. She is an alumni of National Urban Fellows and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute’s Intercultural Advocacy Fellowship.
Instagram: @lindafernandy
Kaniesha Thomas of Revolutionary Ratchet
Kaniesha L. Thomas, MSW is the owner of Revolutionary Ratchet Creations which was established in 2017 with one mission: to infuse culture, spirit and creativity into one. Ms. Thomas utilizes her business to merge her experience in social work with her growing knowledge in spirituality to encourage and assist individuals with making positive, long lasting life changes. All of her handmade items: candles, candle making class, bi - monthly subscription boxes and yearly planners all seek to give individuals the tools to start to heal and love themselves.
Instagram: @revolutionaryratchet
Maria Rocke
Maria Rocke is a 22-year-old college student at CCP majoring in early childhood education. Marias inspiration for creating visual arts stems from the beauty of life. Creating beautiful pieces of work and sharing them in her community is Maria's goal for the First Friday Art Show.
Instagram: @minnie_rican
Jamie Clarie Chau
JamieHyphenClaire is a singer songwriter who has trained vocally in their shower and long car drives. She takes most of her lyrical inspiration from existential crises and how messed up the world is. They're honored to perform their first US original set in their beloved home city of Philadelphia.
Youtube, Instagram, and Soundcloud: @jamiehyphenclaire
Khayla Atte
Philadelphia based artist, Khayla Atte, has been honing her skills in painting and collage since 2001. Her work is grounded in social commentary focusing on themes surrounding identity politics, the body, contemporary society, and institutional critique. The provocative use of symbolism and composition works to push her audience to challenge social norms and constructs. Khayla’s process is a meticulous and eclectic layering of paper, literature and paint. She is inspired by the works of Romare Bearden, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kara Walker. When Khayla is not dedicating time to creating art, she enjoys coaching collegiate track & field, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.
Instagram: @tangerineartist
Brian Walker,
Safe x Sound Executive Producer: Brianna Spause
SAFE x SOUND is an exploration of consent and safe spaces in the underground music scene, as told by Philadelphia musician, activist and advocate, Brian Walker of A Day Without Love. This film was made possible by the incredible hospitality of the creators we met along the way on the Storytellers Tour. 18 cities in 17 days, and some damn good stories along the way that we are so humbly honored to share.
From bars to coffee shops, art spaces to basement shows, we discovered a common thread. Consent and inclusion is the only way to create a space to feel SAFE and SOUND.
Instagram: @adaywithoutlove @safesoundfilm
Website: www.bsproductions.com
Dom Lyner
Dom Lyner is a Philadelphia native poet and artist that writes based on personal experiences as well as worldly observations. His passion for poetry began at age 16 when his literature teacher encouraged him that he was a natural writer. Dom has been creating visual art since he could write. He illustrates intricate mandalas that are inspired by abstracting natural and common shapes. As a teaching artist with Mural Arts Philadelphia for the last 5 years, Dom feels blessed to work with young creative minds. When Dom is not making art or teaching, he enjoys resting and reading for inspiration.
Instagram: @llyn.el