The Fairmount Arts Crawl started out as a local neighborhood event in November 2004. It began when a few neighborhood artists were discussing the fact that there were no art galleries in the neighborhood. Since a few local businesses regularly had featured artists, the idea formed that an event could be created which would partner more businesses with local artists. With the formation of the Fairmount Arts Council, The Fairmount Arts Crawl has evolved into an “Art Happening.” On Sunday, April 26^th from 2 to 6pm, Fairmount venues including restaurants and neighboring businesses, will open their doors and highlight the work of a wide variety of artists and their mediums. This will include painting, drawing, photography, pottery, and wearable arts. Organized by the Fairmount Arts Council, the Fairmount Arts Crawl is now an annual event held in the Spring of each year centered around 22^nd and Fairmount Avenues.

In addition to the Visual Art Venues, this year’s Art Crawl will include a variety of outdoor events designed to appeal to families and art lovers of all ages and interests. As testimony to the event’s growing popularity, the day’s program has been extended and now includes:

•  Musical venues including an Acoustic Philly Venue hosted by the legendary

   GENE SHAY, who has been a leading figure and radio show host supporting 
   folk and acoustic music in the city.

•  Magic Show with Kevin Joyce (Strolling Magician and Balloon Artist)

•  A Poetry Corner

•  FCA Children’s Art Show

•  Dream Flags

•  Sidewalk Pottery Demonstrations

•  7 additional outdoor musical performances 
•  Tango Demonstrations with audience participation 
•  Painting Demonstrations by the Mural Arts Program

Founded in August 2005, The Fairmount Arts Council is a group of artists, businesses and associations formed to promote Fairmount and its artistic heritage. Members include Neighborhood Potters, Fairmount Art Center, Fairmount Community Development Corporation, Fairmount Civic Association, the Eastern State Penitentiary and the Philadelphia Mural Arts program, among others.