By Zikeya Douglas
Tyler School of Art BA Candidate
July 2011

During my interview with Tarana Burke, who is the managing director for Art Sanctuary, an organization that uses black art to reach out to the community, I was able to get a better understanding of what the program does. Art Sanctuary, which was founded in North Philadelphia, uses inspiration from the inner city and encourages all forms of artists, musician and writers to help share their practice through performances and other educational programs.

Nikki Giovanni at the 2010 Celebration of Black Writing Festival, Church of the Advocate. Photo by Timothy Shepard.

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Uptown Youth Got Talent Search is looking for 12 - 18 year olds to become a part of the newly forming Uptown Youth Talent Ensemble! Register for Talent Auditions being held July 15th - August 30 at the African American United Fund Conference Center on 2227 North Broad Street, Philadelphia 19130, directly across street from the Uptown Theatre!

For the audition form and to register, call 215-236-1878 or register online at www.philadelphiauptowntheatre.org. Registration is $15 per person with a group discount for over three people in an act. The top prize is $250.00 with one winner per category!

Spoken Word Auditions
Friday, July 15, 2011
Original Works Only
6:00-9:00 pm

Singing and Rapping Auditions
Friday, July 29 2011
6:00-9:00 pm

Dance Crew Auditions
(Single Or Group Accepted)
Monday, August 15, 2011
6:00-9:00pm

Actor and Actress Auditions
Tuesday, August 30 2011
6:00-9:00pm