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- EIN 20-1440309
- info@philadelphiasmagicgardens.org
- 215-733-0390
- 1020 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147 USA
- www.philadelphiasmagicgardens.org
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Causes: Art Museums, Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness
Mission: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a folk art environment, gallery space, and nonprofit organization that showcases the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar. Located at the site of Zagar's largest public mosaic installation, the Magic Gardens includes a fully mosaiced indoor gallery and a massive outdoor labyrinthine mosaic sculpture. The installation, primarily consisting of found objects and contributions from the community, covers half a city block with myriads of tile, texture, and color. A walk through the labyrinth will reveal sculptures from Latin America and Asia, bicycle wheels from local South Street shop Via Bicycles, Zagar's hand-made tiles, and mirrors of every shape and size. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens seeks to educate the public about mosaic, folk, and public art and foster civic engagement , community beautification and artistic collaboration. Open to visitors daily, PMG is quickly becoming a popular artistic venue, hosting concerts, dance performances and art openings within the tiled walls year-round.
Geographic areas served: Philadelphia area
Programs: To preserve, interpret and protect the artworks of isaiah zagar, educate the public about mosaic, folk and visionary art and foster community engagement.