Geri Allen

Location
Coatesville

Awarded Grants

2009
Art and Change Grant (ACG)

$2,500
Discipline(s)
Multidisciplinary
Social Change Intents
Cultural Preservation

Mrs. Geri Allen will create an event to share the history of individuals, families, and the greater community of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In addition to showcasing the talents of local people, the event will provide a forum for community members to share stories, food and display their art and handmade crafts. There will also be a memorial tribute to children who have been lost over the years to violence. Born and raised in the community where she works, Mrs. Geri Allen will use the event to pass the knowledge of a community and its triumphs and struggles from one generation onto another.

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