Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/13/2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Categories
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) will host Exploring Francis Johnson: Artists in Conversation, featuring visual and performing artists whose work has been inspired by Francis Johnson, a pioneering international Black composer and bandleader in 19th-century Philadelphia. Textile artist Santé Johnson, choreographer Lauren Putty White, and musician Brent White will discuss the enduring impact of Johnson and how he has been a catalyst for their own creations.
The participants relied on the collections at HSP and elsewhere to guide their work on Johnson. $10 per ticket; free for students; pre-register; 6:30 p.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST. Admission includes access to the exhibit Changing Faces of Independence: Pennsylvania in the 1800s on view through Friday, April 24, 2026.
The exhibit looks at how the identity of who is an American has changed since the American Revolution. Historical Society of Pennsylvania,1300 Locust St. Email programs@hsp.org; 215-732-6200 or buy tickets here or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-francis-johnson-artists-in-conversation-tickets-1986426715780