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Let Art Freedom Ring © is a program of the Philadelphia Arts Education Partnership (PAEP) and the National Liberty Museum. To make art an essential part of every child’s education, PAEP provides resources and support to artists, teachers, schools, cultural and community organizations.

Five School District of Philadelphia middle school classrooms working with art teachers, classroom teachers, and artists successfully completed the first annual Let Art Freedom Ring Liberty Bells. See the bells at the National Liberty Museum and at the National Constitution Center throughout the summer. Read about it in the Inquirer. To see photos of the bells and vote click above.

Participating Schools:
Beeber Middle School with artist, Deb Williams
Hunter Elementary School with artist, Diane Pieri
Kenderton School with artists from CosaCosa art at large
Lingelbach Elementary School with artist Lisa Volta
Sharswood Elementary School with artist Steven Seese


This program will engage students from participating schools in:

  • A study of Philadelphia’s role in shaping our democracy
  • Work with professional artists
  • A city-wide art competition creating a “Let Art Freedom Ring” Liberty Bell.

Program Details:

  • Students will study the concept of democracy, civic responsibility and art making techniques with a professional artist mentor.
  • Students will create a 6 foot, 3-dimensional interpretation of the Liberty Bell.
  • Bells will be judged and displayed at the National Constitution Centerstarting July 2 for the summer of 2010, then traveling to New Yorkfor display during the fall of 2010.

Program Goals:

  • Let Art Freedom Ring will demonstrate the importance of the arts as a foundation for building future generations of leaders and creative thinkers.
  • Building a Liberty Bell collaboratively will promote cooperation and tolerance among students.
  • Students will gain self-esteem and pride in community by participating in a learning experience focused on literacy, civics, and Philadelphia’s role in building our nation.

For more information regarding program details, sponsorship opportunities and contributions, contact PAEP at (215) 717-6596 or email paep@uarts.edu