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Jazz and creative music is only the beginning of what we do. We create visual art exhibitions, discussions, podcasts, publications, and so much more—all ways of allowing the music to help us understand the power of ideas, creativity, and human potential.
partially collapsed interior of old house with torn and faded vintage Sun Ra concert poster on crumbling wall
March 17, 2021
Ars Nova rallies community support for the Sun Ra House in Philadelphia
Following a partial collapse of the building, Ars Nova Workshop is now working with a coalition of foundations, volunteers, contractors, and legal advisors to secure “Sun Ra House,” the Philadelphia home of the Sun Ra Arkestra for over fifty years.
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podcast logo - Ad Hoc: Why Improvisation Matters
December 22, 2020
Ad Hoc: Why Improvisation Matters
Join us for Ad Hoc: Why Improvisation Matters — a new podcast about the practice and study of improvisation in music, art, life, and everything beyond. Coming soon from Ars Nova Workshop and Rowhome Productions.
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July 31, 2020
Thank you for your support!
ANW photographer Ryan Collerd's framed images have all sold. Proceeds have gone to Black Lives Matter Philly, The Youth Art & Self Empowerment Project, and Jazz Coalition Commission Fund.
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July 27, 2020
Coming Soon: Muhal Richard Abrams’ SoundPath
Ars Nova Workshop to release Muhal Richard Abrams' SoundPath featuring Bobby Zankel's all-star Warriors of the Wonderful Sound with Marty Ehrlich. Pre-order details coming soon.
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DM Hotep and Tara Reid performing as Jupiter Blue , from their live-streamed Quarantine Concerts performance, April 26, 2020
May 22, 2020
What we’re up to…
We are still working hard to keep bringing you the life-changing and spirit-lifting music we love so much, and we are finding new ways to do it.
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