Explore the diverse community programs hosted at the Paul Robeson House & Museum.
Spiral Q’s 26th Annual Peoplehood is more than a single Parade Day. Peoplehood is a 6 week long process of community dialogue, dreaming, and artistic making. There’s so many ways to join Peoplehood, and we hope you can join in this Fall as we build a parade and pageant performance to uplift, celebrate, and honor our collective power and struggle.
Days: Saturday Nov. 7th, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Free
A workshop for interested volunteers on our new archival processes and technology for access. 3rd part of Wynn Eakins and Khalil Abdellah’s Maroon’s Motherboard workshop series.
Days: Wednesday November 11th, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free with RSVP
Keep an eye out for more events, which will also be announced on our Instagram page, @robesonhousephl
The Youth Docent Program is a partnership between the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance/Paul Robeson House & Museum (WPCA/PRHM), the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania, University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) and students from Sayre, Paul Robeson, and West Philadelphia High Schools. Through hands-on historical research, interactive learning, and tour guide training, students explore the life and legacy of Paul Robeson as an internationally renowned artist, scholar, lawyer, athlete, and human rights activist, then deepen their understanding by sharing that history with museum visitors as youth docents. The program builds students’ leadership, public speaking, research, communication, and critical-thinking skills while strengthening their connection to their communities.
Parlor Talks is an engaging speaking series featuring authors offering insights into creative practices, historical context, and contemporary issues in art and culture.
Arts in the Parlor is a series of community arts and cultural events, open houses, concerts, performances, and neighborhood collaborations celebrating Black art, history, and cultural identity.
Location: Paul Robeson House & Museum’s Frances P. Aulston Annex
4949 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
The Paul Robeson House & Museum has a rich history of supporting artists whose work celebrates creativity, cultural expression, and community engagement. Through its artist-in-residence opportunities, the museum provides space for artists to develop their practices, connect with West Philadelphia residents, and carry forward Paul Robeson’s legacy of artistic excellence and social change.
A visual and movement artist, Shanina led Free Transform, a series of community workshops exploring wellness, creativity, and collective healing. Her residency brought together local artists, educators, and wellness practitioners through free public programming.
A Philadelphia-born visual artist and muralist, Nile created public artwork exploring community identity, cultural history, and collective resilience. Her projects include Philly Rising, a participatory digital mural celebrating the spirit of Philadelphia.
An African drummer recognized by the Paul Robeson House & Museum as one of its earlier artists-in-residence, representing the museum’s longstanding commitment to music, cultural traditions, and artistic expression.
