From 2011-2012 I was a coordinator of “Philly Works” – a collective of artists, makers and fabricators all open and willing to collaborate on projects surrounding the theme “Qualities of Life” in Philadelphia. We created a website which housed a database of all of the creatives involved, their contact info, and their interests and aspirations for potential collaboration. Those involved formed partnerships & connections in order to collaborate and complete projects in preparation for a gallery exhibition in Fall of 2012.

The exhibition was held as part of Design Philadelphia, an annual design festival, at the Art Alliance near Rittenhouse Square. A mix of projects emerged from these collaborations, having to do with climate action, sustainable foods, urban design & streetscapes, education, and the unique artist & maker culture in the city.