Rhythms of Change

Last night, musicians, artists, dancers, baristas, activists, and community organizers gathered at Broad Street Ministries in Philadelphia to raise funds and awareness for Project H.O.M.E.'s Women's Respite.



Here is a small photo journal of the evening. More photos and a couple videos are posted here.

One of the featured artists was IKRU:



This was one of his many pieces:



This is a shot inside of the church, of the beautiful prayer cranes:



Back to the art room. Here is Aimee with Desiree:



And more of the gallery/people getting it ready:






Emmanuel Havens and some of the guests:






This is Charles playing the violin over the art gallery space...



And this is Hyacinth, who spoke about her own experiences with Project HOME:



The duo "One":



Aimee Wilson and The Factorye:




Philly Bloco! and dancers!







Sister Mary, announcing the good news that enough funds were raised to re-open the Women's Respite this winter!!





It was a privilege to be a part of this important and fantastic evening!!! I hope I have the opportunity to shoot and be a part of many more events like this!! Please visit this site to see more photos, and if you are a a musician or artist who asked me for images, email me @ jsingermessner@gmail.com
And if anyone wants to hire me for events, portraits, etc. please email me. I also am looking for a job in Social Work here in Philadelphia!