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Let Art Freedom Ring © is a program of the Philadelphia Arts Education Partnership (PAEP) in collaboration with the National Liberty Museum. To make art an essential part of every child’s education, PAEP provides resources and support to artists, teachers, schools, cultural and community organizations.

Eight elementary and middle school classrooms working with art teachers, classroom teachers, and teaching artists are successfully completing the second annual Let Art Freedom Ring Liberty Bells. You will be able to see the bells at the National Liberty Museum, the National Constitution Center, the African American Museum, and other locations throughout the summer. Watch for more news on their travels. Read about last year's bells in the Inquirer.

Participating 2011 Schools:
Comly Elementary School with artist Marie Elcin
McCloskey Elementary School with artist Rubens Ghenov
Andrew Jackson Elementary School with artists from CosaCosa art at large
Julia de Burgos Elementary School with artist Andres Gonzalez
Morton Elementary School with artist Brian Elstein
Grover Washington Jr. Middle School with Benjamin Volta
St. Gabriel Elementary School with artist Lisa Volta
St. Francis de Sales School with artist Diane Pieri


This program will engage students from participating schools in:

  • A study of Philadelphia’s role in shaping our democracy
  • Work with professional artists
  • A city-wide art competition creating a “Let Art Freedom Ring” Liberty Bell.

Program Details:

  • Students will study the concept of democracy, civic responsibility, and art making techniques with a professional artist mentor.
  • Students will create a 6 foot, 3-dimensional interpretation of the Liberty Bell.
  • Bells will be judged and displayed at the National Constitution Center starting June 30 for the summer of 2010. Bells will be on display at the NCC, the National Liberty Museum, the African American Museum, and other locations around Independence Mall

Program Goals:

  • Let Art Freedom Ring will demonstrate the importance of the arts as a foundation for building future generations of leaders and creative thinkers.
  • Building a Liberty Bell collaboratively will promote cooperation and tolerance among students.
  • Students will gain self-esteem and pride in community by participating in a learning experience focused on literacy, civics, and Philadelphia’s role in building our nation.

For more information regarding program details, sponsorship opportunities and contributions, contact PAEP at (215) 717-6596 or email paep@uarts.edu