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Multi-Talented Artist & Advocate Shekhinah B. (Dr. Walls & Friends Vodcast) 01.24.25

Dr. Kathleen E. Walls welcomes Shekhinah B. to the show. Shekhinah B. is a creative hybrid and versatile professional. She's an internationally acclaimed vocal performer, a dedicated advocate for the arts, a skilled cultural producer, a thoughtful conversational curator, and the author of The Art Economic Empowerment Workbook & Take Charge. This is going to be an informative and entertaining show!

Shekhinah B. has made a significant impact in the nonprofit and creative cultural sectors, championing art as a tool for community connection, promoting emerging artists, and amplifying underrepresented voices. She played a pivotal role in co-organizing Pennsylvania's inaugural Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival (JWAF). Honored by the City of Philadelphia in both 2023 & 2024 with public award citations for the historical and celebratory Juneteenth event.

The Executive Director and Founder of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Her dedication lies in the education, unification, and empowerment of creatives, achieved through a range of initiatives that foster creative expression, self-sufficiency, multiculturalism, self-esteem, and collective growth.

Building on the foundation of the Free Grant Writing Workshop – Art Economic Empowerment Initiative, Part II will take participants deeper into the grant-writing process, focusing on strategy, sustainability, and securing funding for long-term success.

This session will cover advanced techniques, including identifying high-impact funding opportunities, crafting compelling narratives, budgeting for grants, and navigating the reporting process. Attendees will also gain insights into leveraging grant funding for artistic growth, business expansion, and community impact.

Designed for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs, this hands-on workshop will provide practical tools and resources to turn ideas into funded projects, ensuring lasting economic empowerment within the arts sector.

World Premiere! A new musical of, by, and for the people of Philadelphia, Night Side Songs explores the intimacy of illness, mortality, and the profound dignity of caregivers. Before its run at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, the production will tour community spaces across the city for two weeks. #BlackTheaterNight

The Arts Affair 2025—an unforgettable night where creativity, innovation, and impact collide! Experience electrifying live performances, immersive art, music, and the celebration of this year’s PVLA Award Honorees, all leading up to a vibrant, festival-style party filled with energy and inspiration. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind evening of art, connection, and celebration—we can’t wait to see you there!