World Café Live and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts will come together to collaboratively present a cross medium discussion about America’s history and identity through 4 musical performances. As the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts presents its Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776–1976 exhibition (October 6, 2022 – April 2, 2023) highlighting some of the most acclaimed works of American art including new narratives of the history of American art, embracing stories about women artists, LGBTQ+ artists, and artists of color. World Café Live will commission 5 musicians and 3 poets reflective of those populations to come together to develop an several evening worth of performances that illuminate what constitutes American History and identity.

Work in Progress Showing at World Cafe Live or PAFA during the week of January 16-21st , 2023