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MISSION STATEMENT
Artsi's mission is to connect local artists with Philadelphia communities by transforming unconventional spaces into accessible, engaging art experiences. We are dedicated to offering diverse audiences the opportunity to experience art in innovative ways, all at an affordable cost.
Where it all BEGAN
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Artsi came about with the desire of presenting art in accessible spaces to connect new audiences to experience something different. Art has a wonderful way of seeing the world through a different lense, to explore ideas, to challenge notions, and to better understand our part in it all. Art has the ability to move, inspire, provoke, and empower and we hope to create spaces for this to happen. It's our desire to expose local artists to local people who typically would not be found in the artistic scene.
We are excited for what's ahead!
With much excitement & enthusiasm,
Keila & Pradhan
KEila Perez-Vega
Keila Pérez-Vega is a Puerto-Rican, Philadelphia-based artist who received her BFA in 2015 at University of the Arts. While studying, Keila became a principal dancer at Eleone Dance Theatre where she remained for three years. Post-graduation, Keila has worked with numerous local artists and companies: Dance Iquail (PHL), 10HL Projects (NYC), Melissa Rector & Dancers (PHL) and ARTolerance (PHL), among others. Outside of concert dance, Keila is a passionate latin dancer, instructor and performer, where she competes and has received several world titles. Her passion for the arts extends to her work in the administrative field. Keila is Marketing/Events Director at Koresh Dance Company, Marketing Associate for KYL/D and ARTolerance as well as Programming Director for Almanac's 2021 Fit Fest. Her proudest endeavour is founding Artsi, a 501(c)3 non profit with a mission to bring diverse audiences together to experience art in unique ways and spaces. Keila is a company dance artist at Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers as of 2016.
Pradhan Sharma
Pradhan Sharma graduated from Rutgers University in 2015 with an M.S. in Biology and is a 2018 graduate of the University of the Sciences graduating with a M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies. Currently Pradhan practices geriatric internal medicine at Suburban Geriatrics, a private practice focused on in Montgomery Country, PA. Although medicine has always been a passion for Pradhan, art has always had a close following. The love for art started when Pradhan began his relationship with a modern/contemporary dancer, Keila, in 2009. With exposure to numerous works of dance, theater, spoken word, music, and visual art, the appreciation grew. Pradhan believes that art has the ability to challenge thought and discussion through works that are provoking, controversial, and beautiful. Pradhan is the proud co-founder of Artsi.