The Rotunda
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The Rotunda, located at 4014 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA, is a community-gathering place that is fueled by the belief that art is a catalyst for social change and that the arts can lead to the formation of meaningful partnerships between the University of Pennsylvania and surrounding neighborhoods.
Over 300 events are offered every year, including live music, film, spoken word, theater, art, dance, education, youth programs, arts incubation, and various experimental genres. As an alcohol-free, smoke-free venue, The Rotunda provides a critical social alternative for all ages. At its core, The Rotunda is a shared space fostering learning, enrichment, and community support while empowering the public to present, produce, and promote their work.
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Rotunda Partners
Providing artists with spaces to rehearse, teach, and perform, and we encourage all in the larger community to explore their creativity through classes and performance opportunities.
34 Arts is the nonprofit arts wing of Studio 34 Yoga|Healing|Arts, furnishing our gallery with art shows, workshops, and events in the fields of dance, music, theater, clowning, comedy, film, and other performing and visual arts.
Neighborhood Bike Works inspires youth and strengthens Philadelphia communities by providing equitable access to bicycling and bike repair through education, recreation, leadership, and career-building opportunities.
The Rotunda as an essential space for arts, culture, and community at the University of Pennsylvania
The Rotunda is a multi-purpose venue and repurposed century-old house of worship in West Philadelphia that, in 2024, commemorated 25 years as a center for arts, culture, and community at the University of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Museum of Neighborhoods Exhibition
Philadelphia has been referred to as the city of neighborhoods and within those neighborhoods there are often even smaller subsections that have special spaces and places that are local favorites. These areas should have an opportunity to have a moment in the spotlight (even if it is a small battery operated spotlight). This exhibit highlights “hoods” across the city with a focus on the African-American experience, other communities of color, and neighborhoods that were shaped by large immigrant populations.
Curated and Photographed by Philadelphia Historian Gigi McGaw.
Access to the exhibit is through the east entrance. There are seven steps up into the building and then sixteen steps down into the basement (for those with accessibility needs).
Open during all Rotunda events.
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