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PHILADELPHIA, PA – PhillyGoes2College’s “I AM PHL” contest invites Philadelphia high schoolers to submit original works to be featured at the Wawa Welcome America Festival. PhillyGoes2College is powered by the Philadelphia Education Fund. This is the third consecutive year that PhillyGoes2College and the Wawa Welcome America Festival have partnered with Vanguard to highlight and celebrate the aspirations of Philly high school students through “I AM PHL.”
In a continued effort to expose students in Philly to this creative contest, PG2C is hosting the “I AM PHL Student Summit” on Saturday, March 29, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Thomas Jefferson University’s East Falls Campus. The theme for this year’s event is “My Future, My Philly,” exposing students to the city’s rich arts and culture. Students will gain exclusive insights from Philly-based creatives and industry leaders, learning how to submit a winning piece, explore career pathways, and build a successful future in the arts. They will also participate in an open mic and workshops designed to help them present, own, and embody their art, music, or spoken word with confidence.
MARCH 29 STUDENT SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
– Hosted by Sarahn Sankofa, CEO and Founder of Sarahn Says and SATISFY Magazine
– Fire Side Chat with Chill Moody, Philly-based Hip Hop artist, entrepreneur, and Founder of Nicethings Music, LLC, and Christina Faith, multi-hyphenate creative and Founder of The Grind House Inc.
– Creative Workshops hosted by Kristal Oliver, Grammy/Emmy Nominated Songwriter, 2024 Innovative Educator Award Recipient
o Darren Burton, Award-Winning Photographer
o Sarahn Sankofa, Renowned Motivational Speaker, CEO and Founder
– Networking with professionals in the visual arts, music, spoken word, and finance
– Live DJ, musical/spoken word performance, and open mic
– Complimentary Lunch provided by Wawa Thomas Jefferson University donated the usage of Downs Hall on their East Falls Campus to host this event, demonstrating their commitment to supporting education and student success.
The contest invites students to submit original works in one of three categories: music, visual art, or spoken word. Winners of each category will receive one-of-a-kind prizes, including:
– $1000 sponsored by Vanguard (with another $1,000 to the winner who can best describe how they would invest the prize money to achieve their personal, educational, or artistic goals.
– Passes to the ticketed guest area of the 4th of July Concert and an exclusive opportunity to showcase their submissions during the Wawa Welcome America Festival this summer (exact dates TBD).
– a year-long membership to REC Philly
– a mentorship with seasoned creatives in the field: Jane Golden, Artist and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, will mentor the Visual Art Category winner.
Kristal Oliver, Grammy Nominated Songwriter, and Master Instructor featured in HBO’s Stand Up & Shout, will mentor the Music Category winner.
Trapeta Mayson, 2020-2021 City of Philadelphia Poet Laureate and Founder of Healing Verse Philly Poetry Line, will mentor the Spoken Word/Public Speaking Category winner.
The contest is currently open. Submissions are due April 15, and winners will be announced in May 2025. Visit PhillyGoes2College.org/IAMPHL for details.
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