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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15d

🎬Director/Producer: Melissa Beatriz
🎥@colibriworks
🎥Videographer: Joe Ronca
🎥Assistant Videographer: Joann Nguyen
👩💻Video Editor: Erika Ramirez-Lorenzo

Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15d

Check out Fleisher's fall programming and stay tuned for their annual Día de los Muertos procession/celebration. If you're interested in getting involved, reach out to La Calaca Flaca.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15d

Community events like these are crucial to the cultural preservation of the diverse groups that comprise the Latinx diaspora, as they encourage participants to learn, foster relationships, share knowledge, and preserve traditions.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15d

Artists, organizations, and community members come together to share different aspects of their culture through arts, dance, food, and more.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15d

The Día de los Muertos Celebration and Procession is hosted by Fleisher Arts Memorial annually and is rooted in the vibrant South Philadelphia Mexican and Latinx community.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15d

The Mexican tradition of celebrating deceased loved ones through community and offerings, known as Día de los Muertos, has spread across Latin America and even to Philadelphia.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15d

As part of our “In the Field” program, we're highlighting the Día de los Muertos procession/celebration hosted by La Calaca Flaca and Fleisher Art Memorial.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq6B...

In the Field - Día de los Muertos Celebration and Procession

As part of our “In the Field” program, we're highlighting the Día de los Muertos procession/celebration hosted by La Calaca Flaca and Fleisher Art Memorial The Mexican tradition of celebrating…

www.youtube.com

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• Blackstar is looking for submissions for their 2026 William+Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar. The deadline is September 29th. For more information, visit @blackstarfest or blackstarfest.org/seminar

Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• On September 25, CineSPEAK will be hosting Archives of Resistance, Films for Mobilizing, presented by IPMF. For more information, visit @cinespeak or cinespeak.org/cinema

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• Creative Philadelphia is hosting a competition to commission a permanent public artwork for installation at the Riverview Wellness Village. For more information, visit @creativephl or creativephl.org

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• Submissions for The Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival are now open. For more information, visit @phlatinfilmfest or phlaff.org

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• This month, Scribe Video Center will be hosting screenings for Body of Work: Tony Heriza on the 18th and 19th and The Five Demands by Andrea Weiss and Greta Schiller on the 26th. For more information, visit @scribevideocenter or scribe.org

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• The Philadelphia Fringe Festival is currently ongoing until September 28th. Festival performances include theater, film screenings, dance, immersive experiences, installation and gallery artwork, workshops, and more. For more information, visit @fringearts or phillyfringe.org

Philadelphia Fringe Festival - September 4-28, 2025

Looking to produce your show? Register for the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival - THE city-wide celebration of innovation and creativity in contemporary performance!

phillyfringe.org

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• Maestro Filmworks is offering an internship opportunity designed as an educational experience. For more information, visit @maestrofilmworks

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

• Mural Arts Photography Apprenticeship - Mural Arts is offering a paid Photography Apprenticeship. This opportunity is open to emerging photographers and students. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, visit @muralarts or muralartsinstitute.com

Photography Apprenticeship | Mural Arts Institute

Mural Arts Philadelphia facilitates over 100 public art projects and several hundred programs and events each year. To support this work, Mural Arts offers a paid Photography Apprenticeship (PA)…

muralartsinstitute.com

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 22d

September is full of amazing local media and arts opportunities! Make sure to check them out.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 26d

Barnes on the Block is an annual free block party hosted by the Barnes Foundation. This event encourages neighbors and people to engage with the arts through music, performances, arts and crafts, and more. Free admission to the first-floor collection is also available to guests during the event.

Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 26d

In July, our Media & Communications Coordinator had the opportunity to attend the Barnes on the Block event!

Check out our In the Field video capturing a vibrant celebration of the arts!

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In the Field - Barnes on the Block

In July, our Media & Communications Coordinator had the opportunity to attend the Barnes on the Block event! Barnes on the Block is an annual free block party hosted by the Barnes Foundation. This…

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · Aug 22

💛 This month, we want to highlight National Wellness Month through a social justice lens. Our media recommendations offer a compassionate point of view on engaging with our choices and the world.

Take a look at some of our recommendations and let us know if you have any!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're so grateful to the cultural workers, collaborators, and funders who helped make this film possible. Stay tuned to learn more about the team and crew.

Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · Aug 12

These photos highlight our Director, Melissa Beatriz, and our Multimedia & Communications Coordinator, Erika Ramirez-Lorenzo, working on collecting archival images for the short film "Philadelphia Rumba."

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎬 Our short film "Philly Rumba" is in the post-production stage! This film has come a long way from just a concept back in 2020 to seeking out archival images and videos.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · Aug 1

‼️ Check out these upcoming media/arts events & opportunities for August!

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