University City Arts League

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HISTORY: For 40 years the University CIty Arts League ("UCAL") has been a driving force in the enrichment of the University City/West Philadelphia Community. In addition to serving as a noted venue for education, performances and exhibitions, UCAL has also proven to be a valuable collaborative partner with individuals and organizations within the community. UCAL presents workshops, lectures and dance parties which draw participants from all over the Philadelphia region. UCAL serves a diverse population including individuals from underserved communties, minorities, women, the elderly, children, physically challenged individuals and members of the gay and lesbian communities.
Mission: The University City Arts League is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to education and cultural enrichment in the arts. UCAL,serves people of all ages from diverse ethnic, geographic and socio-economic backgrounds. Our mission is twofold:
(1) to encourage and support the development of the arts
(2) to provide a venue for people of diverse backgrounds to experience the arts.
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

+ Anyone interested in learning more about the arts in any of its many forms.

+ Fun, open-minded and interesting people of all shapes, sizes, colors and walks of life

+ Sculptors, dancers, painters, martial artists, musicians, writers, actors, b-boyz, b-gyrlz, cartoonists, photographers, language-lovers, fitness-seekers, poets, knitters...you get the idea!

My Blog

UCAL’s Annual Auction ’08!!!

The 2008 UCAL Annual Auction will be held on May 3, 2008 at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Wilson Student Center. The preview dinner will again be catered by Rx restaurant, with beer...
Posted by University City Arts League on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:59:00 PST

Taste the Fine Wine of Argentine for Valentines!!!

Come get cozy in UCAL's Art gallery amidst the paintings of UCAL Tango instructor Lesley Mitchell. Here you will enjoy sampling some of the delightful wines of Argentina in a relaxed & friendly at...
Posted by University City Arts League on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:23:00 PST

What goes on here at UCAL?

It's a good question. What does go on at UCAL? Well, first we have about 70 classes a week in a huge range of art, crafts, dance, pottery, language and fitness. I think it is fair to...
Posted by University City Arts League on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PST

Where can I get such cool earings?

At the University City Arts League HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW!!!! 4226 Spruce Street in West Philly. Starts December 7th 5.30pm runs through December 18th. Ceramics; Jewelry; Arts; Crafts; Cards and so ...
Posted by University City Arts League on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:20:00 PST

Help PEC Families

PEC's 200 families are challenged with meeting daily living needs and have extremely limited resources, which is why your generosity can brighten the holiday season and make a difference in the lives ...
Posted by University City Arts League on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:05:00 PST

World Class Art in your neighborhood

You know, we really do have it. World class art here at UCAL. The show in the gallery right is by Jaqueline Unanue who is from Chile. See the photo on our profile for a taste. Like B...
Posted by University City Arts League on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:44:00 PST

New semester of Dance

Did you know there were so many different types of dance offered by UCAL? Get in shape for the holidays....amaze your friends.......freak out your family....... A new 5 week holiday semes...
Posted by University City Arts League on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:15:00 PST

Unanue at UCAL

University City Arts League (UCAL) presents ...
Posted by University City Arts League on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:36:00 PST

Mexico

In honor of Mexican Independence Day we have a photo from Merida.How about learning Spanish at UCAL?Or French?Go to Main Website
Posted by University City Arts League on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:27:00 PST

What do Kurt Cobain, Anna Nicole Smith and UCAL have in common?

THEY WERE ALL BORN IN 1967Kurt as a little boy, Anna as a little girl and UCAL as a non-profit in West Philly.Alas UCAL is the only one still with us.Check us out!Find out more!...
Posted by University City Arts League on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:54:00 PST