World Heritage Week May 22-27, 2022

Photo Credit: Christopher Smith

SUNDAY, May 22nd

Woodmere Art Reception

Picturing Philadelphia's Heritage: Young Artists at Work

• Building on our Educating Global Kids with Roots program, we have worked in partnership with Woodmere and with area school children in Philadelphia schools to create an art exhibit of children's art from local primary schools showcasing their personal heritage showcasing the theme of Sankofa.

• The art opening celebrating the works of art will be held at the Woodmere Art Museum from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. This will consist of a short program at 2:30 pm followed by a reception. 

Local Philadelphia Schools Participating:

• Alexander K. McClure Elementary School
• Anna L. Lingelbach School
• Samuel Gompers School
• Solomon Solis-Cohen School
• Mary McCloud Bethune School

RSVP here.

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Time: 2 - 4 pm 

Woodmere Art Museum

9201 Germantown Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19118

MONDAY, MAY 23rd

Global Philadelphia Host Live Discussion

• Join GPA for our “Young Professional Seminar: Navigating Global Careers" for a conversation hosted by GPA for young professionals working in or towards a globally-focused career.

• This will be a live virtual event available for viewing and participation on the GPA website (www.globalphiladelphia.org) and on GPA's Facebook. 

RSVP here.

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TUESDAY, MAY 24th

Preview of the West Chester Exposition

• West Chester Univerity will be hosting an exhibit featuring artifacts from local Philadelphia community organizations dedicated to UNESCO world heritage. Through a partnership with GPA, the exhibit designers connected with dozens of community organizations and representations from six continents. 

• The exhibition, "Beyond the Liberty Bell: Philadelphia's Many Heritages" commemorates the 50th anniverary of the establishment of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. It highlights the mosaic of heritages within Philadelphia which has reinforced the international standing of the city over time.

• The campus exhibit will host a preview ceremony on the 24th at 2 pm. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th

Join GPA for Two Virtual Conversations 

• Two exciting live virtual conversations will be featured by GPA. 

THURSDAY, MAY 26th

SDG #11 Sustainble Cities and Communities Unveiling 

*Sponsored by TD Bank Foundation

• GPA will be hosting an SDG mural unveiling at the Kipp School at 5:00 pm during World Heritage Week along with releasing an updated mural map.

• The SDG mural program highlights murals designed by Philadelphia artists' interpretations of the of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This unveiling's artist is Nazeer Sabree. 

• These murals are sponsored by local community partners and showcased around the city.

RSVP here.

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    Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

    Kipp Elementary School  

    5700 Parkside Avenue

    Philadelphia, PA 19131

FRIDAY, MAY 27th

National Historic Landmarks Highlight Video

• GPA will be showcasing video content from our 2022 International Day of Monuments and Sites that was celebrated on April 18th. This event showcases some of the 67 National Historic Landmarks in Philadelphia contributing to the international importance of our region. IDMS is an international day celebrated all over the world and activated in Philadelphia.

  *GPA has designed an NHL map available at area landmarks. You can find the map on our website here. 

   

  Learn more about International Day of Monuments and Sites here!

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