Exhibition Dates: July 1-27, 2026
Location: The Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA

Soft Opening Reception: July 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Cultural Programming: July 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM-9:00 PM

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That same week, on July 1, a different kind of American story opens at The Arts League of Philadelphia. America // América brings together eight Latine and Caribbean artists to ask a perspective that the Semiquincentennial celebrations may not share – the story of “Whose America are we discussing?”

Co-curated by Debora Reaves Charmelus and Linda Fernandez, presented by The Arts League in partnership with Kolektivo Sin Nombre, America // América is a group exhibition featuring Latine and Caribbean artists whose work examines the complex meanings of identity, belonging, memory, and power across the Americas.

Featured artists include:

• Debora Reaves Charmelus

• Heather Raquel Philips

• José Ortiz-Pagán

• Linda Fernandez

• Manuela Guillén

• Margery Cedano

• Ricky Yanas

• Yoanny Aldaya Ramírez

• Kenni Field

In addition to the exhibition, a day of cultural programming on July 11 will feature an artist talk, film screening of “Baobab Flowers” by Gabriela Watson Burkett, musical performances, and community engagement activities that deepen the themes explored in the exhibition.

The exhibition brings together perspectives from artists living within and across multiple cultural identities, highlighting both the profound influence of Caribbean and Latin American cultures on the United States and the enduring impact of U.S. imperial policies throughout the region. By centering these narratives and forefronting voices from Latin America and the diaspora, America // América offers a timely reflection and proposes a more expansive understanding of American history and identity.

Cultural Programming: July 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM-9:00 PM

4:00 PM — Artist Roundtable | Supported by the Leeway Foundation

5:30 PM — Screening: Baobab Flowers

Presented with Philadelphia Latino Film Festival

Filmmaker Conversation with Gabriela Watson Burkett, moderated by Marangeli Mejia-Rabell, Founder, PHLAFF

7:00 PM — Live Concert featuring Rough Draft, Los Espukis, & Karlia curated by Kenni Field

All Free with RSVP

Following the success of our cyanotype workshop series, visual artist Yannick Lowery returns to Three Hearts Oasis for an evening dedicated to the art of collage.

Known for his work in both collage and cyanotype, Yannick invites participants to explore storytelling, memory, imagination, and place through the layering of images.

Join us at Three Hearts Oasis Community Center (915 Spring Garden Street) to cut, layer, assemble, and reimagine.

All materials will be provided, just bring yourself and a willingness to create.

Venue: 915 spring garden street philadelphia pa 19123

Barrymore-nominated performers join community ensemble for this free outdoor show, July 29 – August 2

Shakespeare in Clark Park (SCP) returns for its 21st season with an inventive new production of Hamlet, presented in collaboration with Revolution Shakespeare.

Running July 29 through August 2 in the Bowl of Clark Park, with touring performances beginning July 24, this bold adaptation reimagines Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy through an ensemble-driven approach featuring acclaimed Philadelphia performers sharing the title role. Barrymore Award nominees Cassandra Alexander (Jane Eyre, PAC), Brittany Onukwugha (An Army of Lovers, Azuka Theatre), Minou Pourshariati (recently seen at People’s Light) and Dawn McCall in a production that blends professional artists with a community ensemble to create a playful, fast-paced, and deeply human exploration of one of Shakespeare’s most enduring works.

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The 12th District Community Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 and will include a festival, a ceremonial street renaming in honor of Police Officer Joe Young at 65th and Woodland, and a parade. The festival will be held at 61st and Woodland. See the flyer for more details.