Arts & Culture at Penn

“Our galleries are an open conversation with our visitors, making it possible for people to see themselves—and each other—in our magnificent global collection, and in doing so, uncover our shared humanity. As part of our new strategic vision, we will open reimagined presentations of the Eastern Mediterranean and ancient Egypt and Nubia galleries, which communicate the relevance of the past to the urgent issues of today. Integrated into a world-leading academic institution, our interdisciplinary research enables us to tell a diversity of human stories in entirely new ways.”

“We provide a place of respite, beauty, and learning where the joy and wonder of the natural world inspire all who visit to be enthusiastic ambassadors for plants and our fundamental dependence on them. We have kicked off a transformational new master plan that will expand research and educational opportunities, provide a more accessible and welcoming place for guests, and strengthen our leadership around environmental stewardship and sustainable design.”

“ICA is in the process of creating a new strategic vision to advance our mission as a hub of art and ideas that supports projects that challenge assumptions and encourage courageous conversation. Within the context of the ongoing public health crisis and the fight for social justice, it is especially vital that cultural institutions examine our agency as institutions for change.”

“After 50 years, Penn Live Arts has a renewed vision for the Annenberg Center and the performing arts at Penn, in which the physical transformation of performance spaces and the programmatic integration of performing arts across campus take center stage. We connect audiences with innovative, diverse artists who are creatively reframing the important issues of today, and our new vision aligns with major investments the University is making in the performing arts.”