PANadelphia is more of an idea than a business. But it's an idea that's so amazing that it needs to be recognized and given it's due. you see the PAN part stands for the Planet Art Network, and it's basically a movement that believes in letting art and music flow freely throughout the planet. I'm only covering the Philadelphia branch since it's the only one that I've encountered, but in reality it does span across the globe, so if your reading this and wondering if it's in your area yet then you best get on here - http://www.tortuga.com/portal/nodes (and if it isn't and your an artist who interested in creating a movement then you'd best get on here - http://www.tortuga.com/portal/contact).
But enough about the basics that span the globe, because I'm focusing on Philadelphia. To properly do so I'm going to touch on the mission statement of the head of the Philadelphia branch, Paul Jarrett, because not only did he prove to be the man with the amazing plan when I met him, he's someone that sums up that plan better than I can -
"PANadelphia is dedicated to spreading the message of the World 13 Moon Calendar Change Peace Movement in the Philadelphia area. PANadelphia facilitates collaborative artwork and music with a focus on community outreach, education, and calendar reform. PANadelphia produces collaborative art by organizing materials and artists. Through doing so we exemplify the law of time... Art! A diverse group of artists regularly gather around working together in a collaborative effort to produce art and music. We include our musical musings as a part of the art and plan to release a compilation of recordings. PANadelphia is currently developing a portfolio to market and sell prints at galleries and online as well. We are also developing informative programs and workshops for community outreach and education about the Thirteen Moon Calendar. PANadelphia began on Yellow Self-Existing Star in 2002. Since then a steady stream of artists have contributed their time and effort into the production of many (30+) large mixed media piece's. A great many of curious and artistic minds have come in and left their mark, you could be next. Contact us if you would like to get involved with PANadelphia activity's."
To be honest it is as trippy as it sounds. But it's also one, and it's experience where you truly gain what you contribute out of it. It primarily takes place at several Art Parties throughout the city (mostly house parties but There's one going on at Fairmount park in July, and one going on as part of the Gaian Mind Summer Festival). during the parties you can either take it in by listening to live music, watching people create art before your eyes, and meet some interesting people. Or you can pick up a brush, marker, drum, guitar, or microphone, and leave your mark as you see fit. When I hit the party in West Philly last Saturday I immersed myself in as much as possible, and even left my brushstroke. While it literally is a work in progress (by idea, and fact that it is in need of a more concise website to list dates of gatherings). It is seriously one that has so much potential and future growth to it that it's already earned it's place on the map. read more
