The Journey

Follow the stories of several PIFA artists on their daily search for inspiration and creative expression. Each episode is a personal, sometimes surprising, behind the scenes look at lives lived in pursuit of art and performance – all leading up to each artist’s PIFA moment.

The Artists

Hope: An Oratorio

Follow Jonathan Leshnoff, one of the nation’s most exciting young composers, as he creates an original oratorio.

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The Green Fairy Cabaret, Grounded Aerial and Fly City

Soar along with the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Grounded Aerial and Fly School Circus Arts as they prepare fantastical, new high-flying shows for PIFA.

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La Ville Radieuse (The Radiant City)

Be amazed as Mimi Lien transforms the interior of the Kimmel Center into a celebration of 20th Century Parisian arts and culture.

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How Philly Moves

Renowned photographer and mural artist, JJ Tiziou collaborates with the Philadelphia Mural Arts program to push the boundaries of mural making.

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Precious Places

Watch as Scribe, an organization in West Philadelphia, trains community based videomakers of all ages.

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Puentes/Bridges

Witness a wonderful mash-up of talent as they rehearse and perform together for the first time in preparation for PIFA at Taller Puertorriqueno.

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