05/05/2026
Join us from May to October for A People’s Exposition at the Kensington Engagement Center!
As the nation and city celebrate America's semi-quincentennial, we invite everyone to join us for a citywide exhibit and engagement series to take a critical and honest look at four key issues shaping Philadelphia, to envision a more just and equitable future for our city, and to act on co-created solutions that address our greatest challenges.
We’re drawing inspiration from those who disrupted the status quo and put forth legitimate solutions to persistent systemic issues during the 1893 World’s Fair - often remembered for its architectural achievements rather than its reinforcement of racial hierarchies and exclusion of Black Americans. During each month, partners and residents from across the city will come together to explore a topic through workshops, events, and conversations with neighbors, beginning in June with justice reform, followed by community food systems and transportation, housing, youth and education, and concluding in October exploring the intersection and action around all topics.
Join us to get a first look at what’s ahead at our opening celebration (good food, music, community, and more!) on May 20th from 5:30PM-7:30PM! What you can expect from this series:
- A welcoming space to connect with neighbors, organizations, practitioners, organizers, and others who want to create real change
- Workshops to learn about the status of four topics impacting Philadelphians
- Celebrations of our cultural vibrancy as a city and collective wins
- Opportunities to explore and take direct action on creative, co-created solutions
Join us on May 20th for our opening celebration and stay tuned as we share more including about stipends for folks who want to participate in the series and a calendar of each month’s workshops! Learn more at nkcdc.org/a-peoples-exposition, or sign up for our newsletter for more consistent updates at https://mailchi.mp/988822e8de98/a-peoples-exposition
