ArtWell

What an inspiring week of creativity, connection, and artistic exploration! During the 2026 Poetry & Art Show exhibit week, ArtWell welcomed creatives of all ages to a series of free workshops at The Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design, surrounded by powerful poetry and artwork created by talented K–12 students from across Philadelphia.

Throughout the week, participants explored collage-making with Destiny Crockett during Lyrical Fragments, transforming poetry into visual art through abstract and figurative compositions. At Artbreak with ArtWell, attendees created vibrant fabric mosaic collages using textiles, paint markers, and thread. During The Art of Roses, led by Essence McCants, participants learned the art of reflexing roses and designed stunning embellished bouquets. The series concluded with The Ekphrastic Eye: Writing After Art, where writers and artists explored the relationship between visual art and poetry, creating original work inspired by the exhibit.

Thank you to our incredible workshop facilitators, participants, and everyone who helped make this week so special. We loved seeing our community come together to create, connect, and be inspired by the brilliance of Philadelphia’s young artists.